JP2021083476A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in operation correspondence display.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 displays a button image Z1221 in a "concave" mode at timing ta5B when display of the button image Z1221 in a third "convex" mode is completed after displaying the button image Z1221 in a third "convex" mode, an acting performance for changing a special character image Z1224 to a mode in which a special character performs depression operation of the button image Z1221 with hands is executed, then an operation correspondence image Z1022 is erased, and at the same time an effect image Z60 is displayed as erasure display for emphasizing erasure of the operation correspondence image Z1022, and a speech image Z23 of a friend character is displayed as a speech performance while operation correspondence display is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-28

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Some gaming machines such as pachinko game machines and slot machines are provided with a detection means capable of detecting a predetermined motion of a player and a display means capable of displaying a motion correspondence display corresponding to the predetermined motion of the player. ..

In this type of gaming machine, when the first mode in which the special effect is executed based on the detection of the player's predetermined motion when the motion correspondence display is displayed, and when the motion correspondence display is displayed. In addition, there is a second mode in which a special effect is executed by an action of a special image on the motion-corresponding display even if a predetermined motion of the player is not detected, and the like can be set to (for example, Patent Document). 1).

JP-A-2018-94094

Like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the motion-compatible display is only displayed until a special image acts on the motion-compatible display in the second mode, it is not possible to enhance the interest of the motion-compatible display. There was a problem.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of motion-compatible display.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A detection means that can detect a predetermined movement of the player,
A display means that can display an operation-corresponding display corresponding to a predetermined operation,
At least, an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition after the display of the operation correspondence display, and
Set to a first mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the detection means, and a second mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied by a trigger different from the detection result by the detection means. Possible mode setting means and
With
The operation-corresponding display includes a first display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected, a second display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is detected, and the first display and the display. There is a predetermined display that is different from the second display and indicates that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
The display means
The first display and the second display can be displayed alternately.
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, after displaying the first display, the predetermined display is displayed.
The effect executing means executes the predetermined effect when the predetermined display is displayed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation corresponding display in the first mode, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the operation corresponding in the second mode is supported. In the display, after the first display is displayed, the predetermined effect is executed after the predetermined display is displayed, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined action of the player.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the time saving loss in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine as a feature part 208SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine as a feature part 208SG. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. (A) to (E) are explanatory views showing the flow of effect setting. (A) is a diagram for explaining the effect mode type, and (B) is a diagram for explaining the automatic continuous striking function. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of development production type determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination effect type determination process. It is a figure which shows the flow of super reach. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of the development effect type determination table A, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of the development effect type determination table B, and (C) is a diagram for explaining the development effect type. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a table for determining a determined effect type, and (B) is a diagram for explaining a determined effect type. (A) to (H) are diagrams showing an example of a production operation of the first development suggestion effect (line effect). (A) to (H) are diagrams showing an example of the production operation of the second development suggestion effect (dash confrontation effect). (A) to (H) are diagrams showing an example of the production operation of the third development suggestion effect (rock destruction confrontation effect). (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an example of a production operation of a determined effect. (E) to (J) are diagrams showing an example of a production operation of a determined effect. It is a figure explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dialogue effect. Similarly, it is a figure explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dialogue effect. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dialogue effect pattern PA1-2 is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) is a timing chart when the dialogue effect pattern PA2-2 is executed in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example. It is a figure explaining the flow of the operation correspondence display in the serif effect pattern PA2-3 in the 2nd effect mode. Similarly, it is a figure explaining the flow of the operation correspondence display in the serif effect pattern PA2-3 in the 2nd effect mode. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dialogue effect pattern PA1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) is a timing chart when the dialogue effect pattern PA2-3 is executed in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example. It is a figure explaining the flow of operation promotion display and operation correspondence display in dash confrontation production. Similarly, it is a figure explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dash confrontation production. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dash confrontation effect pattern PB1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) is the dash confrontation effect pattern PB2-3 executed in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example at the time. It is a figure explaining the flow of operation promotion display and operation correspondence display in rock destruction confrontation production. Similarly, it is a figure explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the rock destruction confrontation production. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) is the timing chart showing the effect operation example when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC2-3 is executed in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example when it is done. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC1-3A is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) is the timing chart showing the effect operation example when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC2-3A is executed in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example when it is done. It is a figure explaining the flow of the operation promotion display in a decision production. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the determined effect pattern KB-1 is executed, and (B) is a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the determined effect pattern KV-2 is executed.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Characteristic part 208SG form)
The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A) capable of detecting a predetermined operation of a player (for example, a single push operation, a long press operation, a continuous hit operation, a pull operation, etc.), and
A display means capable of displaying an operation-corresponding display (for example, an operation promotion display, an operation-corresponding display) corresponding to a predetermined operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation promotion display or an operation-corresponding display in the display area of the image display device 5). The part to be displayed) and
At least, it is developed when the effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is set to the first effect mode) capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition after the display of the operation corresponding display. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect, the operation promotion image Z22, the operation promotion image Z32, and the operation promotion image Z42 are displayed as the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B to the player to promote the operation. An effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed according to the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the period of displaying the image, and the second effect mode is set. When, the effect control CPU 120 determines the operation-compatible image Z1022, the operation-compatible image Z1032, and the operation-compatible image Z1042 as the operation-compatible display corresponding to the operation promotion display when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the development suggestion effect. After displaying, even if the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, the effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation-compatible image is displayed. The part to be displayed) and
Set to a first mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the detection means, and a second mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied by a trigger different from the detection result by the detection means. Possible mode setting means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 sets the player to set the first effect mode or the second effect mode according to the operation in the operation setting reception process in step S78).
To prepare
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can select either the first mode or the second mode, so that the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a shielding effect (for example, a portion displaying the shielded image Z61) that makes the operation-corresponding display difficult to see.
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, it is possible to execute an action effect in which a special image acts on the operation-corresponding display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a special character as a button image). A part that executes an action effect that changes the special character image Z1224 in a mode in which the Z1221 is manually pressed (acts on the button image Z1221), etc.
In the action effect, the special image acts on the operation-corresponding display at a timing at which the operation-corresponding display is not difficult to see due to the shielding effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the special character image Z1224. , A portion that changes the display mode in which the button image Z1221 is manually pressed (acted) at the timing ta5B in a period other than the period in which the shield image Z61 is displayed. See FIG. 11-28 (B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the action by the special image being executed at the timing when the motion corresponding display is difficult to see due to the shielding effect.

The gaming machine of the third embodiment is the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
The display means has a first display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected and a predetermined display, which are common to the operation-corresponding display in the first mode and the operation-corresponding display in the second mode. A second display that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting an operation and a second display that imitates the form of the detection means are alternately displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a button image Z221 in a "convex" mode and a character image Z222 in a "press!" The first display for displaying the operation promotion image Z22 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode, the character image Z222 for "press!", And the pressing direction. A portion in which the downward arrow image Z223 and the second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z22 including the operation promotion image Z22 are alternately repeated for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds); see FIG. 11-25 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's movement can be suitably promoted.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
The display means displays a predetermined display different from the first display and the second display as the operation-corresponding display applied to the special image by the action effect, indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied. An operation-corresponding image after executing an action effect for displaying (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the special character image Z1224 in a manner in which the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 (acts on the button image Z1221)). A portion that erases the Z1022 and displays the effect image Z60 as an erase display for emphasizing that the operation-corresponding image Z1022 has been erased).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that the special image has acted on the motion-compatible display.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects.
The special image (for example, the special character image Z1224) acts on the first display when the number of times the first display is displayed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) (see FIG. 11-25 (B)). ),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the trigger for the special image to act is constant, it is difficult to overlook the timing at which the player acts.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects.
In the shielding effect, the effect executing means can alternately execute the first effect in which the operation-corresponding display is difficult to see and the second effect in which the operation-corresponding display is visible (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, during the execution period of the dialogue effect, a shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 difficult to see by the shielding image Z61 and a non-shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 visible by the shielding image Z61 can be alternately executed). ,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably perform the operation-corresponding display without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect.

The gaming machine of the seventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment.
The operation-corresponding display (for example, operation-corresponding image Z1022) is displayed during a period (for example, periods ta3 to ta5) during which the second effect (for example, non-shielding effect) is executed.
The effect executing means is
After executing the first effect in the period (for example, period ta0 to ta1) before the operation correspondence display is displayed, the second effect is executed.
After the operation correspondence display is displayed (for example, the period ta5 to ta5C), the first effect is executed (see FIG. 11-28 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably perform the operation-corresponding display without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect.

The gaming machine of the eighth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the sixth or seventh aspect.
The special image acts on the operation-corresponding display during the period in which the second effect is executed (for example, in the special character image Z1224, when the shield image Z61 is displayed intermittently, the shield image Z61 is displayed. At the timing ta5B in a period other than the displayed period, the part that changes to the display mode in which the button image Z1221 is manually pressed (acted)),
The effect executing means is
After the first effect is executed (for example, the period ta5C to ta5B) in the period before the special image acts on the motion corresponding display (for example, the period ta5 to ta5C), the second effect is executed.
The first effect is executed in a period (for example, periods ta6A to ta6B) after the special image acts on the motion corresponding display (see FIGS. 11-28 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to ensure visibility when the special image acts on the motion-compatible display without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect.

The gaming machine of the ninth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.
The detection means can change from a non-vibrating non-vibrating state to a vibrating vibrating state when the operation correspondence display is displayed (for example, the push button 31B drives the vibration motor 61). It is possible to change from a non-vibrating state to a vibrating state),
It is highly expected that the vibrating state is controlled to be more advantageous to the player than the non-vibrating state (for example, the patterns PA1-3 and PA2-3 accompanied by button vibration are more likely to be used as the dialogue effect type. Patterns without button vibration PA1-1-2, parts with higher expectation of big hits than PA2-1-2)
When the detection means is in the vibration state during the period in which the movement correspondence display is displayed, the detection means continues the vibration state even if the movement correspondence display is made difficult to see by the shielding effect ( For example, as shown in FIG. 11-28 (B), the portion where the vibration effect by the vibration motor 61 is executed during the period ta5 to ta5C where the shield image Z61 is displayed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the vibration effect is continued even if the motion-corresponding display is shielded, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of the tenth form is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth forms.
The effect executing means is
When the mode setting means is set to the first mode and when the second mode is set, it is possible to execute the predetermined effect having the contents determined in common (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, in the development suggestion effect type determination process of step S208SGS278, the dialogue effect, the dash confrontation effect, and the rock destruction confrontation effect are both when the first effect mode is set and when the second effect mode is set. The part that determines one of them and makes it possible to execute the determined type of production),
When the mode setting means is set to the first mode, the predetermined effect is executed assuming that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the detection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is the first. When the effect mode is set, the operation promotion image Z22 and the operation promotion image Z32 are displayed as operation promotion displays for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the development suggestion effect. , The operation promotion image Z42 is displayed, and the effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed according to the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the period in which the operation promotion image is displayed. Display part),
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, the predetermined effect is not executed even if the predetermined operation is performed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is set to the second effect mode). Displays the operation-compatible image Z1022, the operation-compatible image Z1032, and the operation-compatible image Z1042 as the operation-compatible display corresponding to the operation promotion display when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the development suggestion effect, and then push button 31B. Even if the operation of is not detected, the effect image (for example, the portion that displays the effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.)) at the timing when a predetermined time elapses after displaying the operation-compatible image).
The display means has a first display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected and a predetermined display, which are common to the operation-corresponding display in the first mode and the operation-corresponding display in the second mode. A second display that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting an operation and a second display that imitates the form of the detection means are alternately displayed (for example, the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed when the first effect mode is set. The first display period of one display and the first display period of the first display in the operation-compatible images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed when the second effect mode is set are common periods in the development suggestion effect. The second display period of the second display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed when the first effect mode is set, and the operation promotion image displayed when the second effect mode is set. The second display period of the second display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 is a common period in the development suggestion effect),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation corresponding display in the first mode, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the operation corresponding in the second mode is supported. By alternately displaying the first display and the second display on the display, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort with respect to the operation-corresponding display.

The gaming machine of the eleventh form is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to tenth forms.
As the operation-corresponding display, a first display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "convex" mode, a character image Z222 in a "press!", And a pressing direction are displayed, which imitates the form of the detecting means when a predetermined operation is not detected. A second display (for example, a first display for displaying an operation promotion image Z22 including a downward arrow image Z223) and a second display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "concave" mode) that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation. And the second display that displays the operation promotion image Z22 consisting of the character image Z222 of "press!" And the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction), and a display different from the first display and the second display. There is a predetermined display indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an effect image Z60 as an erase display for emphasizing that the operation-corresponding image Z1022 has been erased).
The display means
The first display and the second display can be displayed alternately.
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, after displaying the first display, a predetermined display is displayed.
The effect executing means executes the predetermined effect when the predetermined display is displayed (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 displays the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode, the third "convex" mode is displayed. At the timing ta5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode is terminated, the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode is displayed, and the special character image Z1224 is changed so that the special character manually presses the button image Z1221. The operation effect is executed, then the operation-compatible image Z1022 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation-compatible image Z1022 has been erased. The part that displays the dialogue image Z23 of the ally character as a dialogue effect. See FIGS. 11-24 (E') to (G')),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation corresponding display in the first mode, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the operation corresponding in the second mode is supported. In the display, after the first display is displayed, the predetermined effect is executed after the predetermined display is displayed, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined action of the player.

The gaming machine of the 12th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 11th forms.
The effect executing means is
After the operation correspondence display is displayed, the specific effect can be executed based on the fact that the specific condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied.
When the first mode is set by the mode setting means, the specific effect is executed assuming that the specific condition is satisfied based on the continuous detection of the predetermined operation by the detection means in the specific period. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 detects a long press operation of the player's push button 31B while executing the operation promotion display, the display is displayed during the period tb5A to tb7 during which the long press operation is detected. A part that executes a long-press effect that changes the running image Z31 so that the running ally character accelerates. See FIGS. 11-19 (C) (F) and 11-31 (A)).
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, the specific effect is executed assuming that the specific condition is satisfied by a trigger different from the detection result of the detection means in the specific period (for example, the effect). The control CPU 120 displays the button image Z1221 during the period tb5B to tb7 in which the special character manually presses and holds the button image Z1221 at the timing tb5B at which a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the preparation display was started. A portion for executing a long press effect that changes the image Z31 so that the traveling ally character accelerates. See FIGS. 11-19 (C) (F) and 11-31 (B)).
As the operation-corresponding display, an operation including a first display (for example, a button image Z1221 in a "convex" mode and a downward arrow image Z1223 indicating a pressing direction) that imitates the form of the detecting means when a predetermined operation is not detected. A first display that displays the corresponding image Z1032), a second display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is detected (for example, a button image Z1221 in a "concave" mode, and a downward arrow image Z1223 that indicates the pressing direction). A specific display (for example, "concave") indicating that the specific condition is satisfied, which is different from the first display and the second display, and the operation-corresponding image Z1032. There is a button image Z1221 of the mode and a long press display of the mode in which the hand of the special character image Z1224 is shaken in small steps).
The display means
When the first mode is set by the mode setting means, the first display and the second display can be alternately displayed over the specific period (see FIG. 11-31 (A)). ,
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, after displaying the first display, the specific display is continuously displayed (FIGS. 11-30 (D'), 11-31 (FIG. 11-30 (D')). B)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation corresponding display in the first mode, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the operation corresponding in the second mode is supported. In the display, after the first display is displayed, the specific display is continuously executed for a predetermined period, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the specific effect is executed by the predetermined action of the player.

The gaming machine of the thirteenth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to twelfth forms.
As the operation-corresponding display, a first display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "convex" mode, a character image Z222 in a "continuous hit!", And a pressing direction are displayed, which imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected. A second display (for example, a first display for displaying an operation promotion image Z42 including a downward arrow image Z223) and a second display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "concave" mode) that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation. And the second display) that displays the operation promotion image Z42 consisting of the character image Z222 of "continuous hitting!", The downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, and the operation promotion image Z42.
The display means can alternately display the first display and the second display over a specific period (for example, periods ct3 to tk7).
The effect executing means is
After the display of the operation correspondence display, the special effect can be executed based on the fact that a special condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is executing the operation promotion display, the game is played. At the timing tc5A when the push operation of the push button 31B of the person is detected, the part that executes the continuous striking effect of changing the image Z41 into a mode in which the ally character and the enemy character hit the rock strongly),
When the first mode is set by the mode setting means, the special effect is assumed that the special condition is satisfied based on the detection of the predetermined operation a plurality of times in succession by the detection means in the specific period. (For example, at the timing ct5A when the effect control CPU 120 detects the push operation of the player's push button 31B while executing the operation promotion display, the image Z41 is set to the ally character and the enemy character. The part that executes the continuous striking effect that changes the mode of hitting the rock strongly. (See FIGS. 11-20 (C) (D) and 11-34 (A)), the predetermined operation is continued by the detection means during the specific period. The special effect can be executed on the assumption that the special condition is satisfied based on the detection (for example, the player's push button 31B when the effect control CPU 120 is displaying the operation promotion image Z42. When the pressing operation of is detected, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation continues for the continuous hitting determination period (for example, about 1 second), and the image Z41 is used as a ally character from the timing tc5A determined to have continued for the continuous hitting determination period. A part that executes a continuous striking effect in which the character and the enemy character hit the rock strongly. See FIGS. 11-20 (C) (D) and 11-35 (A)),
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, the special effect is executed assuming that the special condition is satisfied by a trigger different from the detection result by the detection means in the specific period (for example, the effect). The control CPU 120 executes a continuous striking effect that changes the image Z41 into a mode in which the ally character and the enemy character continuously hit the rock at the timing tk5B in which a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the preparation display was started. Part. See FIGS. 11-30 (D'), 11-34 (B), 11-35 (B)),
The period from when the operation-corresponding display is displayed in the first mode to the execution of the special effect (for example, period TL1), and from the time when the operation-corresponding display is displayed in the second mode, the special effect (See Figure 11-35), unlike the time period (eg, period TL2) before
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, the special effect is executed after the first display is displayed (for example, the display of the button image Z1221 in the first "convex" mode). At the timing tc5B at which the above is completed, a portion for executing a continuous striking effect in which the ally character and the enemy character continuously hit the rock. FIGS. 11-34 (B) and 11-35 (B). reference),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation corresponding display in the first mode, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the operation corresponding in the second mode is supported. In the display, after the first display is displayed, the special effect is continuously executed a plurality of times in a predetermined period, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the special effect is executed by the predetermined action of the player. In addition, since the period until the special production is started differs between the first mode and the second mode, it is possible to enhance the interest.

The gaming machine of the 14th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 13th forms.
The form of the detection means changes depending on whether a predetermined operation is not detected or detected (for example, the push button 31B projects upward with respect to the base portion 31C when the operation portion 31D is located at the origin position. It is in a "convex" mode, and when the operation unit 31D is located at the detection position, it is in a "concave" mode in which a part is buried in the base portion 31C).
As the operation-corresponding display, a first display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "convex" mode, a character image Z222 in a "press!", And a pressing direction are displayed, which imitates the form of the detecting means when a predetermined operation is not detected. A second display (for example, a first display for displaying an operation promotion image Z22 including a downward arrow image Z223) and a second display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "concave" mode) that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation. And the second display) that displays the operation promotion image Z22 consisting of the character image Z222 of "press!", The downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, and the operation promotion image Z22.
The display means can alternately display the first display and the second display (see FIG. 11-28 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, as the motion-corresponding display, the first display and the second display that imitate the form at the time of non-detection and the detection of the predetermined motion are alternately displayed, so that the player can easily recognize the predetermined motion. Therefore, the execution of a predetermined operation can be suitably promoted.

The gaming machine of the 15th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 14th forms.
The first display is displayed when the detection by the detection means is enabled (for example, the operation of the push button 31B at the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect control CPU 120 started the preparation display. The first display that enables the detection and displays the operation promotion image Z22 consisting of the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode, the character image Z222 of "press!", And the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. Part to be performed. See FIG. 11-28 (A)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the form of the detection means when the detection is enabled and the operation correspondence display are matched, the predetermined operation can be more easily recognized, and thus the execution of the predetermined operation can be suitably promoted. ..

The gaming machine of the 16th embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 15th aspects.
The display means can display the operation-corresponding display even before the detection by the detection means is enabled (for example, periods ta2 to ta3).
As the operation-corresponding display before the detection by the detection means is enabled, a preparation display (for example, FIG. 11-26 (C)) different from the first display and the second display is displayed (FIG. 11). -28),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can recognize that it is before the detection of the predetermined motion is enabled.

The gaming machine of the 17th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 16th forms.
The display mode of the operation-corresponding display differs between the first mode and the second mode (for example, in the button image Z1221, the display mode of the first region Z1221A is common to the first region Z221A of the button image Z221. However, the display mode of the second region Z1221B is different from that of the second region Z221B of the button image Z221).
The period during which the first display is displayed is common to the first mode and the second mode (for example, the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, Z42 displayed when the first effect mode is set). The first display period of the first display in the above and the first display period of the first display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed when the second effect mode is set are common in the development suggestion effect. It is said to be the period of),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to specify which of the first mode and the second mode is set depending on the display mode of the operation-corresponding display, and the period is the same even if the display mode is different, so that the first display is used. It can be easily recognized that.

The gaming machine of the 18th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 17th forms.
The detection means includes a first detection means (for example, push button 31B) and a second detection means (for example, stick controller 31A).
The operation-corresponding display includes the first display (see FIG. 11-23 (C)) that imitates the form of the first detection means when the predetermined operation is not detected, and the form of the detection means when the predetermined operation is detected. The second display (see FIG. 11-23 (D)) that imitates the above, and the first special display that imitates the form of the second detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected (see FIG. 11-36 (C)). And a second special display (see FIG. 11-36 (D)) that imitates the form of the second detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation.
The period from when the first display is displayed until the second display is displayed (for example, period TL3) and the period from when the first special display is displayed until the second special display is displayed. (For example, period TL4) and different lengths (TL3 <TL4, see FIGS. 11-37).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to display an appropriate operation correspondence display corresponding to each detection means.

The gaming machine of the 19th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 18th forms.
The effect executing means can execute a special effect related to the operation corresponding display before the operation corresponding display is displayed (for example, the push button before the effect control CPU 120 displays the operation promotion image Z22). A portion capable of executing a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started by gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z221 imitating 31B. See FIG. 11-23 (A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the attention to the motion-compatible display by executing a special effect.

The gaming machine of the 20th embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 19th embodiments.
The form of the detection means changes depending on whether a predetermined operation is not detected or detected (for example, the push button 31B projects upward with respect to the base portion 31C when the operation portion 31D is located at the origin position. It is in a "convex" mode, and when the operation unit 31D is located at the detection position, it is in a "concave" mode in which a part is buried in the base portion 31C).
As the operation-corresponding display, a first display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "convex" mode, a character image Z222 in a "press!", And a pressing direction are displayed, which imitates the form of the detecting means when a predetermined operation is not detected. A second display (for example, a first display for displaying an operation promotion image Z22 including a downward arrow image Z223) and a second display (for example, a button image Z221 in a "concave" mode) that imitates the form of the detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation. And the second display) that displays the operation promotion image Z22 consisting of the character image Z222 of "press!", The downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, and the operation promotion image Z22.
The display means can alternately display the first display and the second display (see FIG. 11-28 (A)).
The detection means (for example, push button 31B) is
It is possible to change between a non-light emitting state that does not emit light and a light emitting state that emits light.
During the period when the first display is displayed, the light emitting state is set.
During the period in which the second display is displayed, the non-light emitting state is set (for example, in the display period of the first display in which the effect control CPU 120 has the button image Z221 in the convex mode, the button image Z221 is in a bright display mode. In addition, while the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, during the display period of the second display in which the button image Z221 is in the concave mode, the button image Z221 is in the dark display mode and the button LED 62 is displayed. The part that turns off the push button 31B),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to encourage the player to perform a predetermined motion by the motion-corresponding display and the light emitting means.

The gaming machine of the 21st form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 20th forms.
When the display means is set to the second mode by the mode setting means, the display means displays the predetermined display after displaying the first display a predetermined number of times (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the third display. The effect image Z60 is displayed as an erase display at the timing ta5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode is terminated (see FIG. 11-25 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the trigger for displaying the predetermined display is constant, it is difficult to overlook the timing at which the player acts.

The gaming machine of the form 22 is the gaming machine according to any one of the forms 10 to 21.
When the mode setting means is set to the second mode, the display means displays the second display and then displays the predetermined display indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, effect control). After displaying the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode at the timing ta5B at which the CPU 120 for ending the display of the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode for the third time, the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erase display (FIG. 11-). 25 (B))),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make it appear as if a predetermined effect is executed by a predetermined action of the player.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols are displayed. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

A predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

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

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Below the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are configured to include an LED.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. In addition to the upper plate, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (ball hitting plate) on which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning a prize to the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the jackpot game state described later (a start winning is generated, but is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a special symbol different from the above (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". The "missing" in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a "missing time saving" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum opening period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also called "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating (turning on) the power supply switch 91, power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be transferred to the power supply board 17. Can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

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

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is executed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the out-of-game symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stop state different from the out-of-game symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the setting change state, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the amusement park or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the jackpot game state, control the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold memories, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" and the jackpot type when it is set as "big hit" are displayed as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit", etc. It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "out of place", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of times cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. It should be noted that the case where the variable special figure has the set value of 2 to 6 in the first special figure and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (A).

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. It should be noted that the case where the variable special figure has the set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "out of time saving" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the above, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

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

That is, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 are common. While only the numerical values in the numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers in the range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020-1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) set in the previous term. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range of the hit determination values from 1020 to 1346 is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range.

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

That is, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the common numerical range (of the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1) While only the numerical values in (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, it is within the range of the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. Numerical values are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

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

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for the loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) of the set value 6. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical value of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the range. The features of the other display result determination table for the second special figure are the same as those of the display result determination table for the first special figure.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, 65317 to 65317 to the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the time saving state, regardless of the set value. When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range of the time saving and the time saving is out, and the variable special figure is the second special symbol, the set value is set depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set to the common numerical range that is out of time. In other words, when the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the ratio at which the variable display result is out of time reduction is the same ratio for all the set values, so that the gambling property depends on the set value. Can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, with regard to the time-saving loss, which is assigned a common number of judgment values for each set value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from the time-saving loss reference value of 65317 for all the set values, it is variablely displayed. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination that the result is out of time reduction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the set values that can be set are 6 from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. .. Further, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command that specifies to start the jackpot game state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the effect process flag. The value of is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The jackpot effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to "" and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 208SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the feature unit 208SG in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-37. In the following, detailed description will be omitted by adding the same reference numerals to the configurations having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic explanation or having different forms, arrangement positions, etc. The points different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the feature portion 208SG is mainly used for performing various effect settings on the right side of the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) in the gaming machine frame 3. A cross key 60 is provided. The cross key 60 has a built-in cross key sensors 60A to 60D capable of detecting front / rear / left / right operations, and the effect control CPU 120 is a detection signal (game) from the cross key sensors 60A to 60D connected to the effect control board 12. It is a signal output when an operation by a person is detected, and may instruct the display control unit 123 to execute the effect based on the signal indicating the operation content as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, a vibration motor 61 built in the stick controller 31A is connected to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 vibrates the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Is possible. Further, the button LED 62 built in the push button 31B is connected to the lamp control board 14, and the effect control CPU 120 can turn on / off the button LED 62.

FIG. 11-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated and the like.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (pre-determined result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C". The command 8C04H is the fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stopped and then the power supply is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

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

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result specification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the large winning opening and the notification command after opening the large winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal opening big hit state and the high-speed opening big hit state described later corresponds to. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

The command D100 is a customer waiting demo designation command for designating the execution of the customer waiting demo effect, and is executed when neither the first hold storage nor the second hold storage exists in the special symbol normal processing, as will be described later. It is a command transmitted by the demo display setting, and the customer waiting demo effect is executed when a predetermined period elapses after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted.

The commands shown in FIG. 11-3 (A) are examples, and some of these commands may not be provided, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 11-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11-4, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for use is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. As will be described later, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit set in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has any of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 11-5 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, individual special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is the referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table 1, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the jackpot game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of the game is high.

Further, FIG. 11-5 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the variable display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. The table referenced for. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result judgment table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment is controlled to the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in the present embodiment, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. There is. Specifically, in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, it is assigned to "small hit". Judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning is formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control. In the high base state where a prize is given to the mouth and a lot of variable display of the second special figure is executed, "small hit" is almost not generated, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. In a high base state in which a game ball easily enters the winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained and to prevent the game interest from being deteriorated.

FIG. 11-6 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11-6 (B). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type includes high-accuracy control and time-saving control after the end of the jackpot game state. "Probability change jackpot A" and "probability change jackpot B" that are executed and shift to the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state in which the high-accuracy control is executed but the time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" that shifts and a "non-probability variation jackpot" that shifts to a low probability high base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot B" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variation jackpot" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10-round (10R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Further, in the jackpot game by the "probability variation jackpot C", the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is executed. The opening period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed opening jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state which is advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability variation big hit C. It is an open period (0.1 seconds in this embodiment). After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to be "probability variation big hit C" or "small hit", variable display is executed with the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 11-7). As a result of the variable display, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and since the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, these variable displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 are used. Since it is not possible to distinguish between the "probability change jackpot C" in which the probability variation control is executed and the "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the probability variation control being executed, the probability variation jackpot C After the big hit game or the small hit game is completed, it is possible to continue the game while expecting the player to execute the probability change control.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-6 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are set according to whether the variablely displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" to control the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state in which the number of winning balls obtained is small. It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-6 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it exists, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is a special figure game of the first special figure or a second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment values for the "probability variation jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the allocation of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 11-6 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively, and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach variation pattern, normal reach α, normal reach β, ... In this case, a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided, and in this case, the jackpot expectation (big hit reliability) of each normal reach fluctuation pattern of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... May be different. Further, although super reach α and super reach β are provided as super reach fluctuation patterns, the present invention is not limited to these, and the super reach fluctuation pattern may be only one type as in the normal reach fluctuation putter.

The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern of a special hit corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "small hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 11-7, the special figure variable display time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern. Further, among the fluctuation patterns of super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β has a variable display period longer than the variable display period (50 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α (60 seconds).

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 11-8 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the variable pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-8, when the variable display result is a non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is used using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. Is determined from PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot). If the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) using the jackpot variation pattern determination table B. It is determined from the fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot).

As shown in FIG. 11-8, the number of determination values assigned to PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3 is different between the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A and the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B. .. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, 300 determination values are assigned to PB1-2, and 200 determination values are assigned to PB1-3. Assigned. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table B, 250 judgment values are assigned to PB1-1, 347 judgment values are assigned to PB1-2, and 400 judgment values are assigned to PB1-3. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is the probabilistic jackpot A or the probabilistic jackpot B, the fluctuation pattern of the superreach is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability jackpot. In addition to being easy, the super reach β is easier to determine than the super reach α, so that it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display.

If the variable display result is a probability variation big hit C or a small hit, select the special hit variation pattern determination table, and use the special hit variation pattern determination table to set the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special hit variation). Pattern) is decided. That is, in the present embodiment, since the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern depending on whether the variable display result is the probability variation big hit C or the small hit, the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to identify whether the result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit.

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the out-of-reach variation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-range variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-range variation pattern), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for deviation is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

If the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved memory of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), and PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PA1-4 using the deviation pattern determination table D. From (non-reach out-of-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach out-of-time fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α out-of-time fluctuation pattern), and PA2-3 (super reach β out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) decide.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is "off", the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved memory of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display time is shorter than the normal non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4). It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit while preventing the game from being delayed.

The RAM 102 in the present embodiment is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes, for example, a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game. It includes a control counter setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ), It is the pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, but the special drawing has not yet started. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ), It is the pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 11-2 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. This effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the buffer number 1-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the first special figure, and the buffer numbers 1-1 to 1 to the buffer numbers 1 to 4 corresponding to the hold storage 1 to 4 of the first special figure. -4, buffer number 2-0 corresponding to variable display during execution by hold storage of the second special figure, buffer number 2-1 to buffer number 2-4 corresponding to hold storage 1 to 4 of the second special figure The data that composes the start prize reception command buffer, in which entries that can store data such as the start opening prize specification command, the symbol specification command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command, are set in association with each of them, It is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Then, the four commands of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command that constitute these one set are the buffer numbers corresponding to the start opening prize designation command and the hold storage number notification command. Stored in the entry of.

The stored contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 1 to 0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the first special figure are the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1"" when the start condition is satisfied. ) Is started, as will be described later, the contents are shifted upward one by one, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are stored. , It is cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is finished. Similarly, the stored contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 2 to 0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the second special figure are the highest held storage (buffer number "2" when the start condition is satisfied. When the variable display of -1 ") is started, it is shifted upward one by one as described later, and the buffer number" 2-0 "that stores the contents of the hold storage for which the start condition is satisfied is stored. The stored contents are cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is terminated.

The effect control CPU 120 receives a command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. At the time of winning winning, the head of the empty entry among the buffer numbers 1-1 to 1-4 of the buffer number 1-1 (the youngest buffer number). It is stored from the entry), and at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, it is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) in the empty entry of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. .. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the command buffer received at the time of starting winning is the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (buffer number "1-0" or "2-". What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "1-0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1-1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "1-0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-1". Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-3" and "1-4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-2" and "1-3". Will be done. Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

(Production setting process)
FIG. 11-9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process processing in the feature unit 208SG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation setting acceptance process after executing the processes of steps S71 to S77 shown in FIG. 9 (step S78). In the operation setting reception process, the effect control CPU 120 starts the customer waiting demo effect (see FIG. 11-10 (B)) based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command, and various effect settings described below. Makes the process executable.

Specifically, the CPU 103 outputs a customer waiting demo designation command based on the elapse of a predetermined period without starting the variable display of the special symbol after stopping the variable display of the special symbol. The effect control CPU 120 displays a demo effect screen (for example, character image Z1) on the image display device 5 based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B). .. In addition, it is composed of a button image imitating the push button 31B and a character image "The menu screen can be displayed by button operation", and displays the menu operation reception image Z2 for accepting the display operation of the menu screen.

When the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the push button 31B while displaying the menu operation reception image Z2, the effect control CPU 120 has a menu image Z3 showing the menu screen and a cross as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C). The selection operation promotion image Z4 for accepting the selection operation by the key 60 and the determination operation promotion image Z5 for accepting the determination operation by the push button 31B are displayed.

On the menu screen, a volume adjustment item for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a light amount adjustment item for adjusting the light amount of the image display device 5, and an effect mode setting for setting the effect mode. Items, an auto-repeated hit function item for turning on or off the auto-repeated hit function, a game explanation item for explaining the game, and a return item for returning to the demo production screen are displayed, and a cross key is displayed. By selecting an item with 60 and pressing the push button 31B, the setting screen of the selected item is displayed. The various effect setting items displayed on the menu screen are not limited to those described above, and effect settings other than the above may be possible.

When the effect mode setting item is selected / determined on the menu screen, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (D), the effect mode setting image Z6 showing the effect mode setting screen, the selection operation promotion image Z4, and the determination operation The promotion image Z5 and is displayed. On the effect mode setting screen, a first effect mode item, a second effect mode item, and a return item for returning to the menu screen are displayed. The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode to the first effect mode when the first effect mode item is selected / determined, and sets the effect mode to the second effect mode when the second effect mode item is selected / determined. Is set to, and the set effect mode type is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

As shown in FIG. 11-11 (A), in the first effect mode, an operation promotion display that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is displayed in various effects such as a development suggestion effect, a decision effect, or a notice effect, which will be described later. It is a mode in which a predetermined effect is executed assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B during the displayed period (operation valid period). On the other hand, in the second effect mode, the stick controller is displayed during the period (operation invalid period) in which the operation-corresponding display corresponding to the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is displayed in various effects such as the development suggestion effect and the advance notice effect described later. Even if the operation of the 31A or the push button 31B is not detected, the "auto button function" in which the predetermined effect is executed assuming that the predetermined condition is satisfied is enabled. The details of the development suggestion production and the decision production will be described later.

In the feature unit 208SG, when the second effect mode is set, the auto button function is always enabled during the variable display period of the symbol, but as shown in FIGS. 11-15, it is based on the super reach fluctuation pattern. In the variable display period, when the second effect mode is set, the auto button function is effective until the variable display mode becomes the super reach mode, but after the variable display mode becomes the super reach mode until the variable display ends. The auto button function is disabled during this period. That is, the period from the super reach mode to the end of the variable display is an important period that determines whether or not the jackpot is achieved. Therefore, if the continuous hitting effect can be executed during this period, the period is over a predetermined period. Even if a long press operation is detected, the auto button function does not operate, and the effect image is changed based on the detection of the player operation.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, when the second effect mode is set in the variable display period based on the super reach fluctuation pattern, the auto button function is enabled until the variable display mode becomes the super reach mode, and the super reach mode is enabled. Although the embodiment in which the auto button function is invalidated during the period from the time when the variable display is completed to the end of the variable display is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, the super reach mode in the super reach variation pattern. The player may be able to select a third effect mode in which the auto button function is disabled during the period from the time when the variable display is completed until the variable display is completed.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, an embodiment in which either the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be set as the effect mode is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the above two types of effect modes are used. Not only that, at least one of three or more kinds of production modes may be set.

Further, when the auto-continuous hitting function item is selected / determined on the menu screen, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (E), the auto-continuous hitting function setting image Z7 showing the auto-continuous hitting function setting screen and the selection operation promotion image Z4 And the decision operation reception image Z5 are displayed. On the auto-continuous striking function setting screen, an ON item for turning on the auto-continuous striking function, an OFF item for turning off the auto-continuous striking function, and a return item for returning to the menu screen are displayed. When the ON item is selected / determined, the effect control CPU 120 sets the auto continuous striking function to ON (the auto function ON is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122), and when the OFF item is selected / determined, the auto continuous striking function is set. Is set to OFF (auto function OFF is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122).

As shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), the "automatic continuous striking function" mainly has a plurality of push buttons 31B (may be a stick controller 31A) within a predetermined period in various effects such as a development suggestion effect and a notice effect described later. A function that operates when the first effect mode is set when an effect (for example, a rock-breaking confrontation effect, which will be described later) that promotes a continuous hit operation that promotes a continuous hit operation is executed. However, it is different from the "auto button function" that operates when the second effect mode is set.

When the effect control CPU 120 is set to the first effect mode and the auto continuous hit function is OFF, the continuous hit operation promotion display is displayed (the continuous hit operation promotion effect is executed) during the period (operation valid period). , The effect image is changed each time a single push operation of the push button 31B is detected. On the other hand, when the automatic continuous striking function is ON, the push button 31B is pressed for a predetermined period (for example, about 1 second) during the period (operation valid period) during which the continuous striking operation promotion display is displayed (the continuous striking operation promotion effect is executed). When it is continuously detected (such as when a long press operation is detected), the effect image is changed multiple times at predetermined intervals without having to continuously operate the single press multiple times. That is, when the automatic continuous striking function is set to ON, the push button 31B is detected for a long period of time, so that the continuous striking operation is detected, and the effect image is continuously pressed. It is a function that changes the image multiple times at predetermined intervals.

Further, although the embodiment in which the player can select ON / OFF of the automatic continuous striking function is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game store may select ON / OFF of the automatic continuous striking function. However, at least one of the player and the game store may be able to select ON / OFF of the automatic continuous hitting function.

FIG. 11-12 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 208SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 208SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer are set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with each other are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 208SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 208SGS271 (step 208SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 208SGS273). When the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 208SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is finished, and when the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 208SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 109SG194A, one buffer number. It shifts upward by the minute (step 208SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing step 208SGS272 or step 208SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 208SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 208SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. To do.

In the feature unit 208SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as the stop symbol. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the sixth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbol is "334" or "778", which is the same chance as the probability variation big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. (Out of design) is decided.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern in the variable display is a normal reach fluctuation pattern or a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 208SGS277), and when it is a normal reach fluctuation pattern or a super reach fluctuation pattern (step 208SGS277). Y), the development suggestion effect type determination process shown in FIG. 11-13 is executed to determine the effect pattern (effect type) of the development suggestion effect described later in the variable display (step 208SGS278). When it is not a normal reach variation pattern or a super reach variation pattern (step 208SGS277; N), the process proceeds to step 208SGS283.

As shown in FIG. 11-13, in the development suggestion effect type determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (step 208SGS301). The variable display result is a variable display for designating the variable display result (off, probabilistic jackpot A, probabilistic jackpot B, probabilistic jackpot C, non-probability jackpot, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display. Variable display result specification command for storing the result specification command This can be specified by the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In this feature unit 208SG, since the target of the development suggestion effect is the normal reach and the super reach, specifically, the variable display result is a big hit (probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, probability change big hit C, non-probability change big hit) or. It suffices to specify whether it is out of order by the variable display result specification command, and specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach by the fluctuation pattern specification command. In addition, the case of the probability variation jackpot C may be excluded as the target of the development suggestion effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set effect mode is the first effect mode (step 208SGS302), and if it is the first effect mode (step 208SGS302; Y), the development suggestion effect. A random number for determination is extracted, and an effect pattern of the development suggestion effect is determined using the development suggestion effect type determination table A shown in FIG. 11-16 (A) (step 208SGS303). On the other hand, when the set effect mode is not the first effect mode, that is, when it is the second effect mode (step 208SGS302; N), a random number for determining the development suggestion effect is extracted and FIG. 11-16 (B). ) Is used to determine the effect pattern of the development suggestion effect (step 208SGS304).

In the feature unit 208SG, the random number for determining the development suggestion effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of random numbers for determining the development suggestion effect is 100, which is in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random numbers for determining the precursory effect is appropriate. You just have to decide. Further, a random number counter for determining the development suggestion effect for generating these random numbers for determining the development suggestion effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the development suggestion effect is updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number update process. Random numbers.

(Direction during Super Reach)
Here, the production during super reach will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11-15, in the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the normal reach fluctuation pattern or the super reach fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display as the variable display effect, and then displays the variable display mode as the normal reach display. A normal reach effect is performed based on the mode. Further, in the super reach variation pattern, after executing the normal reach effect, the super reach effect is performed based on the variable display mode being set to the super reach display mode, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is ended after the super reach effect is completed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a development suggestion effect suggesting that the normal reach effect is developed into a super reach effect in the normal reach variation pattern or the super reach variation pattern. In other words, in the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach deviation, the development suggestion production in the normal reach production will not develop into the super reach production, but in the super reach fluctuation pattern, the development suggestion production in the normal reach production will develop into the super reach production, and the variable display will be performed. A decision effect is executed to notify whether or not the result is a big hit.

Further, in the super reach α and β, different types of super reach effects may be executed, or similar types of super reach effects may be executed. Further, the type of super reach is not limited to the above two types, and may be one type or three or more types. Further, the development suggestion effect and the decision effect may be performed by at least one of a plurality of super reach.

(About development suggestion production type)
In this feature unit 208SG, as a development suggestion production type, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (C), a dialogue production as a first development suggestion production suggesting the development of super reach by the dialogue contents by the enemy character and the ally character ( Patterns PA1-1 to 3 and PA2-1 to 3) and dash confrontation production (patterns PB1-1 to 3) as a second development suggestion production that suggests the development of super reach by the result of dash confrontation between enemy characters and ally characters. , PB2-1-3) and the rock destruction confrontation production (Patterns PC1-1-3, PC1-1A) as the third development suggestion production that suggests the development of super reach by the result of the rock destruction confrontation between the enemy character and the ally character. ~ 3A, PC2-1-3, PC2-1A ~ 3A) are feasible.

(1st development suggestion production [line production])
Patterns PA1-1 to 3 and patterns PA2-1 to 3 in the dialogue production have the same production content that the dialogue content suggests the development to a super reach production, but the patterns PA1 to 1 to 3 are the first. 1 When the effect mode is set, when a single push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected within the operation valid period, the pattern is such that the dialogue image of the ally character is displayed, and the pattern PA2-1. ~ 3 is a pattern in which the dialogue image of the ally character is displayed even if the single push operation of the push button 31B by the player is not detected when the second effect mode in which the auto button function is enabled is set. (See Fig. 11-18).

The pattern PA1-1 is an operation promotion display that promotes a single push operation of the player during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is valid after the dialogue of the enemy character is displayed in the frame (FIG. 11-18 (FIG. 11-18). D)) is displayed, and when the operation of the push button 31B is detected while the operation promotion display is displayed, the weak lines of the ally character are displayed in the white frame.

In pattern PA1-2, after the lines of the enemy character are displayed in the frame, an operation promotion display that promotes the player's single push operation is displayed during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is valid, and the operation is promoted. This is a pattern in which the strong lines of the ally character are displayed in the red frame at the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is detected while the display is displayed.

In the pattern PA1-3, after the dialogue of the enemy character is displayed in the frame, an operation promotion display for promoting the player's single push operation is displayed during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is valid, and the operation is promoted. At the timing when the operation of push button 31B is detected while the display is displayed, the weak lines of the ally character are displayed in the white frame, and then the strong lines of the ally character are displayed in the red frame. is there.

The feature unit 208SG exemplifies a form in which the dialogue of the ally character is not displayed in the frame at the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected and the operation valid period ends, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the dialogue of the ally character may be displayed in the frame at the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected and the operation valid period ends.

On the other hand, the patterns PA2 to 1 to 3 corresponding to the second effect mode are patterns corresponding to the patterns PA1 to 1 to 3 and have the same contents, but the operation of the push button 31B is effective in the patterns PA1 to 1 to 3. In the operation correspondence period corresponding to the operation validity period, a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation correspondence display (see FIGS. 11-23 (C') and D') corresponding to the player's single push operation is displayed. This is a pattern in which the dialogue of the ally character is displayed even if the player's single push operation is not detected by the special character acting on the operation correspondence display at the timing.

In addition, the above-mentioned strong lines are considered to indicate that the development expectation for super reach production (big hit expectation) is higher than the weak lines, and the red frame is the development expectation for super reach production than the white frame. It is said to be a color that suggests that is high. In addition, although the contents of the lines of the enemy character, the weak lines of the ally character, and the strong lines are common to each pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different for each pattern. May be good. Further, in each of the patterns PA1-1 to PA2-1 to 3, it may be possible to select one of a plurality of types of lines having a common degree of expectation for development in super reach production by lottery or the like.

The expectation (reliability) of various effects is, for example, the probability that the development suggestion effect is executed and becomes a probabilistic jackpot or a non-probability change jackpot, and the probability that the development suggestion effect is executed and becomes a probability variation jackpot or a non-probability change jackpot. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities that the development suggestion effect is executed and does not become a probabilistic jackpot or a non-probability change jackpot (execution probability of the development suggestion effect).

Further, the effect patterns that can be executed in the dialogue effect are not limited to the above-mentioned patterns PA1-1 to 3 and PA2-1 to 3, and any of a plurality of types of effect patterns other than the above can be determined. May be. Further, in the above, the form in which the dialogue of the ally character is displayed after the dialogue of the enemy character is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the dialogue, the display order of the dialogue, the number of dialogues displayed, etc. Is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways, and three or more types of lines may be displayed.

(Second development suggestion production [dash confrontation production])
Patterns PB1-1 to 3 and patterns PB2-1 to 3 of the dash confrontation production have the same production content that the result of the dash confrontation suggests the development of super reach, but patterns PB1-1 to 3 have the same effect. In the case of being set to the first effect mode, when the player's long press operation of the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period, the pattern is such that an image in which the ally character accelerates is displayed, and the pattern PB2 When -1 to 3 are set to the second effect mode in which the auto button function is enabled, an image in which the ally character accelerates is displayed even if the player does not detect the long press operation of the push button 31B. (See Fig. 11-19).

In the pattern PB1-1, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the dash confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the long press operation of the player during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective is displayed. After being displayed and the dash confrontation is started (the ally character and the enemy character start running), the push button 31B is pressed and held while the operation promotion display (see FIG. 11-19 (B)) is displayed. An image is displayed in which the ally character accelerates at the timing when is detected. After that, in both the first half and the second half, the ally character was slower than the enemy character and the confrontation continued with inferiority, and at the timing when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ended, the enemy character finished first and the ally character finished second Is a pattern in which the result of "" is notified.

In the pattern PB1-2, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the dash confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the long press operation of the player during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective is displayed. After being displayed and the dash confrontation is started (the ally character and the enemy character start running), the ally character accelerates at the timing when the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected while the operation promotion display is displayed. The image to be displayed is displayed. After that, in both the first half and the second half, the ally character continued to dominate faster than the enemy character, and at the timing when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ended, the ally character finished first and the enemy character finished second. Is a pattern in which the result of "" is notified.

In the pattern PB1-3, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the dash confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the long press operation of the player during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective is displayed. After being displayed and the dash confrontation is started (the ally character and the enemy character start running), the ally character accelerates at the timing when the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected while the operation promotion display is displayed. The image to be displayed is displayed. After that, in the first half, the ally character is slower and inferior to the enemy character, but in the second half, the ally character reverses and becomes superior to the enemy character faster, and when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ends, the ally character becomes This is a pattern in which the result of "first-come-first-served success" is notified with the first and second enemy characters.

On the other hand, the patterns PB2-1 to 3 corresponding to the second effect mode are patterns corresponding to the patterns PB1-1 to 3 and have the same contents, but the operation of the push button 31B is effective in the patterns PB1 to 1 to 3. In the operation response period corresponding to the operation validity period, the operation correspondence display (see FIG. 11-29 (C')) corresponding to the operation promotion display for promoting the long press operation of the player is displayed, and the player's head is displayed. This is a pattern in which an operation-corresponding display is displayed as if the player is pressing and holding the push button 31B even if the push operation is not detected.

The above-mentioned "first-come-first-served success" is a result suggesting that the development expectation (big hit expectation) for the super reach production is higher than the "first-come-first-served failure". Further, although the running mode of the enemy character and the ally character, the race development, and the like are exemplified in the form common to each pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be different for each pattern. In addition, it may be possible to select one of a plurality of types of running modes and race developments in which the degree of expectation for development of super reach production is common in each pattern by lottery or the like.

Further, the effect patterns that can be executed in the dash confrontation effect are not limited to the above-mentioned patterns PB1-1 to 3 and PB2-1 to 3, and any of a plurality of types of effect patterns other than the above is determined. It may be possible. In addition, the race development, the number of characters to be confronted, the confrontation result, and the like can be changed in various ways, and a pattern such as tie-up may be determined.

(Third development suggestion production [rock destruction confrontation production])
The rock destruction confrontation patterns PC1-1 to 3 and PC1-1A to 3A and the patterns PC2 to 1 to 3 and PC2-1A to 3A have the same production content that suggests the development of super reach based on the results of the rock destruction confrontation. However, in the patterns PC1 to 1-3, when the player's repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period in the case where the first effect mode is set, the push button 31B is pressed. The pattern is such that an image (strong hit) in which the strength with which the ally character hits the rock increases each time a single push operation is detected is displayed, and the auto button function is enabled for the patterns PB2-1 to 3. When the second effect mode is set, an image in which the strength with which the ally character hits the rock is increased is displayed multiple times at predetermined intervals even if the player does not detect the repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B. (See Fig. 11-20).

In the pattern PC1-1, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the rock destruction confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the player's repeated hitting operation during the operation valid period when the operation of the push button 31B is effective ( (See FIGS. 11-32 (C) (D)) is displayed and the rock destruction confrontation is started (the ally character and the enemy character start hitting the rock), and then pushed when the operation promotion display is displayed. An image is displayed in which the strength with which the ally character hits the rock with a hammer increases at the timing when the pressing operation of the button 31B is detected. After that, in both the first half and the second half, the ally character is slower to destroy than the enemy character and the confrontation continues with inferiority, and at the timing when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ends, the ally character's "destruction failure" (enemy character's "destruction" It is a pattern in which the result of "success") is notified.

In the pattern PC1-2, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the rock destruction confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the player's repeated hitting operation during the operation valid period when the operation of the push button 31B is effective is displayed. After being displayed and the rock destruction confrontation started (the ally character and the enemy character started hitting the rock), the ally character at the timing when the push operation of the push button 31B was detected while the operation promotion display was displayed. An image is displayed in which the strength of hitting the rock with a hammer increases. After that, in both the first half and the second half, the ally character is destroyed faster than the enemy character and the confrontation continues with the superiority, and at the timing when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ends, the ally character's "destruction success" (enemy character's "destruction" It is a pattern in which the result of "failure") is notified.

In the pattern PC1-3, the ally character and the enemy character waiting for the start of the rock destruction confrontation are displayed, and the operation promotion display that promotes the player's repeated hitting operation during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective is displayed. After being displayed and the rock destruction confrontation started (the ally character and the enemy character started hitting the rock), the ally character at the timing when the push button 31B push operation was detected while the operation promotion display was displayed. An image is displayed in which the strength of hitting a rock with a hammer increases. After that, in the first half, the ally character is slower to destroy than the enemy character and is inferior, but in the second half, the ally character is destroyed earlier than the enemy character and becomes superior, and at the timing when the operation promotion display (operation valid period) ends. , This is a pattern in which the result of "successful destruction" of a friendly character ("failure of destruction" of an enemy character) is notified.

On the other hand, the patterns PC2 to 1 to 3 corresponding to the second effect mode are patterns corresponding to the patterns PC1 to 1 to 3 and have the same contents, but the operation of the push button 31B is effective in the patterns PC1 to 1 to 3. During the operation response period corresponding to the operation validity period, the operation correspondence display (see FIG. 11-32 (C')) corresponding to the operation promotion display for promoting the player's repeated hit operation is displayed, and the player's continuous hit operation is performed. This is a pattern in which an operation-corresponding display is displayed as if the player repeatedly hits the push button 31B even if the above is not detected.

Further, the patterns PC1-1A to 3A corresponding to the automatic continuous striking function ON in the first effect mode are patterns corresponding to the patterns PC1-1 to 3A and have the same contents, but the push buttons are used in the patterns PC1 to 1 to 3. When the player's long press operation is continuously detected for a predetermined period during the operation valid period in which the operation of 31B is valid, it is as if the player repeatedly hits the push button 31B without detecting the player's repeated hitting operation. It is a pattern in which an operation promotion display (automatic continuous hit display) in a mode of operating is displayed.

Further, the patterns PC2-1A to 3A corresponding to the automatic continuous striking function ON in the second effect mode are patterns corresponding to the patterns PC2 to 1 to 3 and have the same contents, but the push buttons are used in the patterns PC2 to 1 to 3. In the operation corresponding period corresponding to the operation valid period in which the operation of 31B is valid, the operation corresponding display corresponding to the player's repeated hitting operation is displayed, and the player pushes as if the player does not detect the repeated hitting operation. This is a pattern in which an operation-corresponding display (automatic continuous hitting display) in a mode in which the button 31B is repeatedly hit is displayed.

The above-mentioned "successful destruction" is considered to suggest that the expectation for development (big hit expectation) for super reach production is higher than that for "failure to destroy". In addition, although the mode in which the enemy character and the ally character hit the rock and the development of the confrontation are common to each pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different for each pattern. May be good. In addition, it may be possible to select one of a plurality of types of rock hitting modes and confrontation developments, which have a common development expectation for super reach production in each pattern, by lottery or the like.

Further, the effect patterns that can be executed in the rock destruction confrontation effect are not limited to the above-mentioned patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PC2-1 to 3, and PC2-1A to 3A, and other than the above. It may be possible to determine one of a plurality of types of production patterns. In addition, the development of the confrontation, the number of characters to be confronted, the confrontation result, and the like can be changed in various ways, and a pattern such as tie-up may be determined.

Further, in the above-mentioned patterns PA1-3, PA2-3, PB1-3, PB2-3, PC1-3, PC1-3A, PC2-3, and PC2-3A, the operation promotion display or the operation correspondence display of the push button 31B is displayed. During the displayed period, a vibration effect is performed in which the vibration motor 61 is driven to vibrate the push button 31B.

The feature unit 208SG exemplifies a form in which the operation targets of each pattern in the above-mentioned dialogue effect, dash confrontation effect, and rock destruction confrontation effect are all push buttons 31B, but the present invention is not limited to this. A part of the patterns (for example, pattern PA2-3) may be a pattern to be operated by the stick controller 31A, or in addition to a pattern in which the operation target is the push button 31B, a pattern in which the operation target is the stick controller 31A. May be determinable.

As shown in FIG. 11-16 (A), in the development suggestion effect type determination table A for the first effect mode, "Pattern PA1-1", "Pattern PA1-2", "Pattern PA1-3", "Pattern PB1-1", "Pattern PB1-2", "Pattern PB1-3", "Pattern PC1-1, PC1-1A", "Pattern PC1-2, PC1-2A", "Pattern PC1-3, PC1" For each of "-3A", the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot (any of probabilistic jackpot A, probabilistic jackpot B, and probabilistic jackpot C), non-probability jackpot, super reach is lost, and normal reach. Different determination values are assigned to each of the cases of deviation so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIG. 11-16 (A).

Specifically, when the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot, five judgment values are set for "Pattern PA1-1", "Pattern PB1-1", and "Pattern PC1-1, PC1-1A". 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA1-3" and "Pattern PB1-2", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC1-2, PC1-2A". Twenty determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-3", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PC1-3, PC1-3A". When the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot, 5 for "Pattern PA1-2", "Pattern PA1-3", "Pattern PB1-3", and "Pattern PC1-3, PC1-3A". 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA1-1", "Pattern PC1-2, PC1-2A", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-2". Values are assigned, 20 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PC1-1, PC1-1A", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-1". If the variable display result is out of super reach, "Pattern PA1-3", "Pattern PB1-3", "Pattern PC1-2, PC1-2A", "Pattern PC1-3, PC1-3A" 5 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-2", 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC1-1, PC1-1A", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA1-2". Fifteen determination values are assigned, 20 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-1", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PA1-1". When the variable display result is out of the normal reach, 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC1-1, PC1-1A", and 20 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB1-1". Is assigned, and 70 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PA1-1". If the variable display result is out of the normal reach, it does not develop into a super reach effect, so "Pattern PA1-2, PA1-3" where strong lines are displayed, "Pattern PB1-2," which is "first-come-first-served success", "PB1-3" and "Pattern PC1-2, PC1-2A, PC1-3, PC1-3A" that are "successful destruction" are not determined.

When the judgment value is assigned in this way and the probability variation jackpot is obtained in the variable display, "Pattern PC1-1 to 3A, PC1-1A to 3A (rock destruction confrontation production)" has the highest ratio. If it is decided and it becomes a non-probability change jackpot, "Pattern PB1-1-3 (dash confrontation production)" is decided at the highest ratio, and if it is out of super reach or normal reach, "Pattern PA1-1-3" (Speech production) ”is determined at the highest rate. In other words, the rock destruction confrontation production has the highest jackpot expectation, and the rock destruction confrontation production, the dash confrontation production, and the dialogue production have the lowest jackpot expectations (big hit expectation; rock destruction confrontation production> dash confrontation production> dialogue production). .. Further, in each pattern of the rock destruction confrontation effect, the dash confrontation effect, and the dialogue effect, the patterns PC1-3, PC1-3A, PB1-3, and PA1-3 have the highest expectation of big hits. The determination ratio can be changed in various ways.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-16 (B), in the development suggestion effect type determination table B for the second effect mode, "Pattern PA2-1", "Pattern PA2-2", and "Pattern PA2-" 3 ”,“ Pattern PB2-1 ”,“ Pattern PB2-2 ”,“ Pattern PB2-3 ”,“ Pattern PC2-1, PC2-1A ”,“ Pattern PC2-2, PC2-2A ”,“ Pattern PC2- For each of "3, PC2-3A", if the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot (either probabilistic jackpot A, probabilistic jackpot B, or probabilistic jackpot C), or if it is a non-probability jackpot, the super reach will be lost. In this case, different determination values are assigned to each of the cases where the normal reach is lost so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIG. 11-16 (B).

Specifically, when the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot, five judgment values are set for "Pattern PA2-1", "Pattern PB2-1", and "Pattern PC2-1, PC2-1A". 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA2-3" and "Pattern PB2-2", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC2-2, PC2-2A". Twenty determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-3", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PC2-3, PC2-3A". In the case where the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot, 5 for "Pattern PA2-2", "Pattern PA2-3", "Pattern PB2-3", and "Pattern PC2-3, PC2-3A". 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA2-1", "Pattern PC2-2, PC2-2A", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-2". Values are assigned, 20 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PC2-1, PC2-1A", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-1". If the variable display result is out of super reach, "Pattern PA2-3", "Pattern PB2-3", "Pattern PC2-2, PC2-2A", "Pattern PC2-3, PC2-3A" 5 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-2", 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC2-1, PC2-1A", and 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PA2-2". Fifteen determination values are assigned, 20 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-1", and 25 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PA2-1". When the variable display result is out of the normal reach, 10 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PC2-1, PC2-1A" and 20 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern PB2-1". Is assigned, and 70 determination values are assigned to "Pattern PA2-1". If the variable display result is out of the normal reach, it does not develop into a super reach effect, so "Pattern PA2-2, PA2-3" where strong lines are displayed, "Pattern PB2-2" which is "first-come-first-served success" "PB2-3" and "Pattern PC2-2, PC2-2A, PC2-3, PC2-3A" that are "successful destruction" are not determined.

When the judgment value is assigned in this way and the probability variation jackpot is obtained in the variable display, "Pattern PC2-1 to 3 and PC2-1A to 3A (rock destruction confrontation production)" has the highest ratio. If it is decided and it becomes a non-probability change big hit, "Pattern PB2-1-3 (dash confrontation production)" is decided at the highest ratio, and if it is out of super reach or normal reach, "Pattern PA2-1-3" (Speech production) ”is determined at the highest rate. In other words, the rock destruction confrontation production has the highest jackpot expectation, and the rock destruction confrontation production, the dash confrontation production, and the dialogue production have the lowest jackpot expectations (big hit expectation; rock destruction confrontation production> dash confrontation production> dialogue production). .. Further, in each pattern of the rock destruction confrontation effect, the dash confrontation effect, and the dialogue effect, the patterns PC2-3, PC2-3A, PB2-3, and PA2-3 have the highest expectation of big hits. The determination ratio can be changed in various ways.

In the feature unit 208SG, the determination ratio of each corresponding pattern is the same in the development suggestion effect type determination table A for the first effect mode and the development suggestion effect type determination table B for the second effect mode. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the development suggestion effect type determination table A for the first effect mode and the development suggestion effect type determination table B for the second effect mode are used. The determination ratio of each corresponding pattern may be different.

Returning to FIG. 11-13, in step 208SGS305, the development suggestion effect types determined in step 208SGS303 or step 208SGS304 correspond to the continuous striking operation patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PC2-1 to 3, It is confirmed whether or not it is any of PC2-1A to 3A (step 208SGS305). Unless the determined development suggestion effect type is any of the patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PC2-1 to 3, and PC2-1A to 3A corresponding to the continuous striking operation (step 208SGS305; N), Proceeding to step 208SGS309, if the determined development suggestion effect type is any one of the patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PC2-1 to 3, and PC2-1A to 3A corresponding to the continuous striking operation (step). 208SGS305; Y), it is confirmed whether or not the auto continuous striking function is set to ON (step 208SGS306). If the automatic continuous striking function is not set to ON (step 208SGS306; Y), the pattern PC1-1 to 3 or PC2-1 to 3 that does not correspond to the auto continuous striking function is determined (step 208SGS307), and the auto continuous striking function is ON. If it is set to, one of the patterns PC1-1A to 3A and PC2-1A to 3A corresponding to the automatic continuous striking function is determined (step 208SGS308).

After executing any of the processes of steps 208SGS305, 208SGS307, and 208SGS308, the determined development suggestion effect type is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 208SGS309). Then, the process proceeds to step 208SGS310, the period until the start of the effect is set in the timer for waiting for the start of the development suggestion effect (step 208SGS310), and the process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 11-12, after executing the process of step 208SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern in the variable display is the super reach fluctuation pattern (step 208SGS279), and the super reach fluctuation When it is a pattern (step 208SGS279; Y), the determination effect type determination process shown in FIG. 11-14 is executed to determine the effect pattern (effect type) of the determination effect described later in the variable display (step 208SGS280). When it is not a super reach fluctuation pattern, that is, when it is a normal reach fluctuation pattern (step 208SGS279; N), the process proceeds to step 208SGS283.

As shown in FIG. 11-14, in the determination effect type determination process, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display result specified in step 208SGS301 regardless of the set effect mode type, and is FIG. 11-17. The effect pattern of the determined effect is determined using the table for determining the type of determined effect (common to the first effect mode and the second effect mode) shown in (A) (step 208SGS311). Next, the determined determined effect type is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 208SGS312), a period until the start of the effect is set in the timer for waiting for the start of the determined effect (step 208SGS313), and the process is terminated.

(Regarding the type of production)
As shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), in the feature unit 208SG, as shown in FIG. 11-17 (B), an operation promotion display is performed to enable the player to perform a single push operation of the push button 31B by enabling the operation of the push button 31B. It is possible to execute the patterns KB-1 and KB-2 and the patterns KV-1 and KV-2 that enable the operation of the stick controller 31A and display an operation promotion display for promoting the single pulling operation of the stick controller 31A to the player. It is said that.

The deciding effect is said to be an effect for deciding the battle confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character, which was executed in the super reach effect. Specifically, for example, after displaying that the ally character gives the final blow to the enemy character, the operation promotion display of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is performed to the player, and the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is displayed. At the timing when the operation of is detected, or at the timing when the operation valid period ends without detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the jackpot confirmation notification that defeats the enemy character and wins the battle, or the enemy character One of the out-of-court confirmation notifications that are defeated and defeated in the battle is performed.

Patterns KB-1 and KV-1 are selected when the variable display result is out of order, and the pattern KB-2, which is a pattern in which a ally character is defeated by an enemy character and is defeated in the battle is notified. KV-2 is selected when the variable display result is a big hit, and is a pattern in which a big hit confirmation notification is performed in which a ally character defeats an enemy character and wins the battle.

Further, in the patterns KB-2 and KV-2, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is detected, or the timing when the operation valid period ends without detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. Then, the vibration motor 61 is driven for a predetermined period (for example, about 10 seconds) to vibrate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A.

As shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), in the determination effect type determination table, each of "Pattern KB-1", "Pattern KB-2", "Pattern KV-1", and "Pattern KV-2" On the other hand, if the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot (any of probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, and probability variation jackpot C), a non-probability variation jackpot, and a super reach loss, different judgment values are obtained. , The number of determination values shown in FIG. 11-17 (A) is assigned.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot, 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KB-2", and 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KV-2". Assigned. In addition, when the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot, 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KB-2" and 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KV-2". ing. When the variable display result is out of super reach, 70 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KB-1" and 30 judgment values are assigned to "Pattern KV-1". ing.

When the determination value is assigned in this way and a probability variation jackpot occurs in the variable display, the "pattern KV-1" whose operation target is the stick controller 31A is determined at the highest ratio, and the non-probability variation jackpot is determined. In the case of, "Pattern KB-2" in which the operation target is the push button 31B is determined at the highest ratio, and in the case of being out of super reach, "Pattern KB-1" in which the operation target is the push button 31B is determined. Is determined at the highest rate. That is, the probability variation jackpot expectation is higher when the stick controller 31A is the operation target than when the push button 31B is the operation target. The determination ratio can be changed in various ways.

In the feature unit 208SG, a mode of determining the development suggestion effect and the effect pattern of the determined effect in the development suggestion effect type determination process and the determined effect type determination process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the above-mentioned development suggestion effect and decision effect, for example, a character notice effect in which a character appears, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, and a group notice in which a predetermined group of characters crosses the display area, etc. In the case of deciding the advance notice effect of these different modes, the timing of starting the notice effect differs depending on the mode of the notice effect. Therefore, the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect, which will be described later, may be used. Different periods may be set according to the mode of the advance notice effect.

Returning to FIG. 11-12, in step 208SGS283, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 208SGS284).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in order in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (step 208SGS285). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 208SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 208SGS286). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 208SGS287). The predetermined time is, for example, 33 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the variable display image data including the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM each time the predetermined time elapses. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written in the VRAM to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal. As a result, variable display of decorative patterns and display of moving images of other effects are realized.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and ends the variable display start setting process (step 208SGS288).

(Flow of super reach)
Next, the flow of super reach will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-18 to 11-22. 11-18 are diagrams in which (A) to (H) show an example of an effect operation based on the patterns PA1-1 to 3 and PA2-1 to 3 of the development suggestion effect. 11-19 are diagrams in which (A) to (H) show an example of an effect operation based on the patterns PB1-1 to 3 and PB2-1 to 3 of the development suggestion effect. 11-20 are diagrams showing examples of production operations based on the development suggestion production patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PB2-1 to 3, and PB2-1A to 3A in FIGS. 11-20. Is. 11-21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation based on patterns KB-1 to 2 and KV-1 to 2 of the determined effect in (A) to (D). 11-22 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation based on patterns KB-1 to 2 and KV-1 to 2 of the determined effect in (E) to (J).

(Example of operation of dialogue production)
First, at the start of variable display based on the super reach fluctuation pattern, an example of an effect operation when it is decided to execute any of the lines PA1-1 to 3 and PA2-1 to 3 as a development suggestion effect type. explain.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, and then displays the variable display mode in the normal reach display as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B). In the case of the aspect, the normal reach effect (for example, the image Z20 in which the ally character appears as an image suggesting the development to the super reach is displayed) is started.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (C), the effect control CPU 120 displays the symbol image Z15 in which the decorative symbol is reduced to the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the normal reach display mode. At the same time, the enemy character and the enemy dialogue image Z21 showing the dialogue of the enemy character are displayed at the lower right side of the display area, and the development suggestion effect (line effect) is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (D), the operation promotion image Z22 is displayed above the enemy dialogue image Z21 as an operation promotion display for promoting the single push operation of the push button 31B to the player. The details of the operation promotion image Z22 and the operation correspondence display will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (E), when the operation of the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period displaying the operation promotion image Z22, in the case of the patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1, the ally. The ally weak dialogue image Z23 showing the character and the weak dialogue of the ally character is displayed above the enemy dialogue image Z21. After that, in the case of a normal reach deviation, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (F), the combination of the detached decorative symbols is stopped and displayed to notify the confirmation of the deviation.

On the other hand, in the case of the patterns PA1-2 and PA2-2, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected within the operation valid period displaying the operation promotion image Z22, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (G), After displaying the ally character and the ally strong line image Z24 showing the strong lines of the ally character above the enemy line image Z21, the movable body 32 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-18 (H). It develops into a super reach effect by executing a movable body effect that drops from the origin position above the area to the effect position on the front side of the display area.

Further, in the case of the patterns PA1-2 and PA2-2, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (E), the ally weak dialogue image Z23 is displayed above the enemy dialogue image Z21 and is shown in FIG. 11-18 (G). As shown above, after displaying the ally character and the ally strong dialogue image Z24 showing the strong dialogue of the ally character above the enemy dialogue image Z21, the movable body effect is executed as shown in FIG. 11-18 (H), and the super Develops into reach production.

(Example of operation of dash confrontation production)
Next, at the start of the variable display based on the super reach fluctuation pattern, the effect operation when it is decided to execute the dash confrontation effect of any of the patterns PB1-1 to 3 and PB2-1 to 3 as the development suggestion effect type. An example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, and then displays the variable display mode in the normal reach display as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B). In the case of the aspect, the normal reach effect (for example, the image Z20 in which the ally character appears as an image suggesting the development to the super reach is displayed) is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (A), the effect control CPU 120 reduces the decorative symbol to the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the normal reach display mode. In addition to displaying Z15, the image Z31 of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the dash confrontation is displayed, and the development suggestion effect (dash confrontation effect) is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (B), after displaying the operation promotion image Z32 for promoting the long press operation of the push button 31B to the player between the ally character image and the enemy character image. , Image Z31 is changed to the mode in which the dash confrontation is started and the ally character and the enemy character start running. The details of the operation promotion image Z32 and the operation correspondence display will be described later.

Next, the mode of the operation promotion image Z32 is changed according to the detection of the player's long press operation, and in the case of the patterns PB1-1, PB1-3, PB2-1, and PB2-3, FIG. 11-19. As shown in (C), the image Z31 is changed to a mode in which the ally character is slower than the enemy character and is inferior to the ally, and in the case of the patterns PB1-2 and PB2-2, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (F). Image Z31 is transformed into a mode in which the ally character is faster than the enemy character. During the period when the player's long press operation is detected, the image Z31 is changed to a mode in which the ally character or the enemy character accelerates and the traveling speed becomes faster.

Further, in the case of the patterns PB1-3 and PB2-3, after displaying the image Z31 in the mode of inferior ally shown in FIG. 11-19 (C), the image Z31 is changed to the mode in which the ally character overtakes the enemy character and reverses. After that, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (F), the image Z31 is changed to the ally-dominant mode.

Then, when the operation valid period displaying the operation promotion image Z32 ends, in the case of the patterns PB1-1 and PB2-1, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (D), the image Z31 is preceded by the ally character. In the case of patterns PB1-2, PB1-3, PB2-2, and PB2-3, the image Z31 is displayed as shown in FIG. 11-19 (G). Change to a "first-come-first-served" mode in which the ally character finishes before the enemy character.

After that, in the case of a normal reach loss, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (E), the combination of the missed symbols is stopped and displayed to notify the confirmation of the loss. On the other hand, in the case of the super reach fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (H), the movable body effect is such that the movable body 32 is dropped from the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 to the effect position on the front side of the display area. And develop into a super reach production.

(Example of operation of rock destruction confrontation production)
Next, at the start of variable display based on the super reach fluctuation pattern, any of the rocks of patterns PC1-1 to 3, PC1-1A to 3A, PB2-1 to 3, and PB2-1A to 3A are used as development suggestion production types. An example of the effect operation when the execution of the destructive confrontation effect is decided will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, and then displays the variable display mode in the normal reach display as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B). In the case of the aspect, the normal reach effect (for example, the image Z20 in which the ally character appears as an image suggesting the development to the super reach is displayed) is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (A), the effect control CPU 120 reduces the decorative symbol to the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the normal reach display mode. In addition to displaying Z15, the image Z41 of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the rock destruction confrontation is displayed, and the development suggestion effect (rock destruction confrontation effect) is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (B), an operation promotion image Z42 for promoting the repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B to the player is displayed between the ally character image and the enemy character image, and then the operation promotion image Z42 is displayed. Image Z41 is changed to a mode in which rock destruction is started and the ally character and the enemy character start hitting the rock. The details of the operation promotion image Z42 and the operation correspondence display will be described later.

Next, the mode of the operation promotion image Z42 is changed according to the detection of the player's pushing operation, and the patterns PC1-1, PC1-1A, PC1-3, PC1-3A, PC2-1, and PC2-1A are changed. In the case of PC2-3 and PC2-3A, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (C), the image Z41 is changed to a mode in which the ally character is slower to destroy the rock than the enemy character, and the pattern PC1-2. In the case of PC1-2A, PC2-2, and PC2-2A, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (F), the image Z41 is changed so that the ally character breaks the rock faster than the enemy character. When the player's pushing operation is detected, the image Z41 is changed to a mode in which the strength with which the ally character or the enemy character hits the rock is increased. Further, in the case of the patterns PC1-3, PC1-3A, PC2-3, and PC2-3A, after displaying the image Z41 of the ally inferior aspect shown in FIG. 11-20 (C), the ally character is the enemy character in the image Z41. After changing the mode to overtake and reverse, the image Z41 is changed to the ally-dominant mode as shown in FIG. 11-20 (F).

Then, when the operation valid period displaying the operation promotion image Z42 ends, in the case of the patterns PC1-1 and PC2-1, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (D), the image Z41 is placed before the ally character. In the case of patterns PC1-2, PC1-2A, PC1-3, PC1-3A, PB2-2, PB2-3, PB2-3A, the pattern is changed to the mode of "destruction failure" in which the enemy character destroys first. As shown in 11-20 (G), the image Z41 is changed to the mode of "successful destruction" in which the ally character destroys the rock before the enemy character.

After that, in the case of a normal reach loss, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (E), the combination of the missed symbols is stopped and displayed to notify the confirmation of the loss. On the other hand, in the case of the super reach fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (H), the movable body effect is such that the movable body 32 is dropped from the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 to the effect position on the front side of the display area. And develop into a super reach production.

(Example of operation of decision production)
Next, when it is decided to execute one of the patterns KB-1, KB-2, KV-1, and KV-2 as the determined effect type at the start of the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. An example of the production operation of the above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display mode to the super reach display mode, the ally character shows the reach title indicating the type of the super reach effect and the image showing the jackpot expectation. Z51 is displayed to notify that the super reach effect has been developed. Next, when a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an image Z52 in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle (confront)) is started and a predetermined time elapses from the time when the super reach display mode is set, the operation target Is the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (C), the operation promotion image Z53 for promoting the single push operation of the push button 31B is displayed to the player, and the operation target is the stick controller. In the case of 31A, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (D), the operation promotion image Z54 for promoting the single pull operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed to the player. The details of the operation promotion images Z53 and Z54 will be described later.

Timing when a single push operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) or a single pull operation of the stick controller 31A (detection signal from the stick controller 31A) is detected during the operation validity period displaying the operation promotion display. Alternatively, if the variable display result is a big hit at the timing when the operation valid period ends without detecting the single push operation of the push button 31B or the single pull operation of the stick controller 31A, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (E). While performing the movable body effect of dropping the movable body 32 from the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 to the effect position on the front side of the display area, the effect image Z55 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 11-22 (F). After displaying the image Z56 showing that the ally character has won the battle with the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (G), the combination of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot confirmation notification is performed.

On the other hand, during the operation validity period displaying the operation promotion display, a single push operation of the push button 31B (detection signal from the push sensor 35B) or a single pull operation of the stick controller 31A (detection signal from the stick controller 31A) was detected. If the variable display result is off at the timing, or at the timing when the operation valid period ends without detecting the single push operation of the push button 31B or the single pull operation of the stick controller 31A, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (H). In addition, the effect image Z57 is displayed without executing the movable body effect of dropping the movable body 32 from the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 to the effect position on the front side of the display area, and FIG. 11-22 (I). After displaying the image Z58 showing that the ally character has lost the battle with the enemy character as shown in FIG. I do.

For example, the operation timing of the push button 31B differs between the case where the push button 31B is operated at the start of the operation valid period and the case where the push button 31B is not operated during the operation valid period. The difference in scale caused by 1. 2. Period of shaking of the decorative design until the design is confirmed. Display period of images Z55 to Z58, 3. It may be absorbed by extending or shortening any period of the effect period of the movable body effect.

(Operation promotion display and operation correspondence display)
Next, an operation promotion display that promotes the operation of the player in the first effect mode and an operation support display that is displayed corresponding to the operation promotion display in the second effect mode will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the push button 31B is an operation unit provided so as to be movable up and down between the base portion 31C and the origin position and the detection position below the origin position with respect to the base portion 31C. It has 31D and is always urged upward so that the operation unit 31D is maintained at the origin position. When the player presses the operation unit 31D, the player presses the operation (pressing operation). Is detected by the push sensor 35B. That is, operating the push button 31B means pressing the operation unit 31D.

Further, the push button 31B has a "convex" shape that protrudes upward with respect to the base portion 31C when the operation portion 31D is located at the origin position, and is a base portion when the operation portion 31D is located at the detection position. It is a "concave" mode in which a part is buried in 31C.

On the other hand, the stick controller 31A has a base portion 31E and an operation portion 31F rotatably provided in the front-rear direction between the origin position and the detection position in front of the origin position with respect to the base portion 31E. The operation unit 31F is always urged toward the rear so that the operation unit 31F is maintained at the origin position, and when the player pulls the operation unit 31F toward the front, the player's pulling operation (pulling operation) is performed by the controller sensor unit 35A. It is designed to be detected at. That is, operating the stick controller 31A means pulling and operating the operation unit 31F.

Further, the stick controller 31A has a "standing" mode in which the operation unit 31F stands up against the base unit 31E when the operation unit 31F is located at the origin position, and the stick controller 31A is placed on the base unit 31E when the operation unit 31F is located at the detection position. On the other hand, the upper part is tilted forward, which is a "tilted" mode.

The amount of movement S1 between the origin position and the detection position of the operation unit 31D of the push button 31B is smaller than the amount of movement S2 between the origin position and the detection position of the operation unit 31F of the stick controller 31A ( S1 <S2).

Further, in the development suggestion effect type determination process of step S208SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 has a dialogue as a development suggestion effect in both the case where the first effect mode is set and the time when the second effect mode is set. One of the effects, the dash confrontation effect, and the rock destruction confrontation effect is determined, and the determined type of effect can be executed.

Then, when it is decided to execute any of the dialogue production, the dash confrontation production, and the rock destruction confrontation production as the development suggestion production, when the first production mode is set, the predetermined time after the development suggestion production is started. Operation promotion image Z22 (see FIG. 11-18 (D)) and operation promotion image Z32 (see FIG. 11-19 (B)) as an operation promotion display for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B when , The operation promotion image Z42 (see FIG. 11-20 (B)) is displayed, and the effect image (for example, image Z23, image) is generated according to the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the period in which the operation promotion image is displayed. Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) are displayed.

On the other hand, when the second effect mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the operation-compatible image Z1022 as an operation-compatible display corresponding to the operation promotion display when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the development suggestion effect. (See FIG. 11-23 (C') (D')), the operation-compatible image Z1032 (see FIG. 11-29 (C')), and the operation-compatible image Z1042 (see FIG. 11-23 (C')). After that, even if the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, the effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation-compatible image is displayed. .. In other words, when the second effect mode is set, even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the predetermined effect for displaying the effect image is not executed in response to the detection.

In this way, when the effect control CPU 120 is set to the first effect mode, the player advances the effect assuming that the predetermined condition is satisfied by detecting the operation of the push button 31B of the player. As an operation-corresponding display corresponding to the operation, an operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed to the player, whereas when the second effect mode is set, the operation of the push button 31B of the player is displayed. Regardless of the moment when the development suggestion effect is started, it is assumed that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined time elapses from the start of the development suggestion effect. As the operation corresponding display corresponding to the predetermined operation of the player, the operation corresponding display is displayed instead of the operation promotion display.

(Operation promotion display [single press])
Hereinafter, the details of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dialogue effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-23 and 11-24 based on the timing chart shown in FIG. 11-25. FIG. 11-23 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dialogue effect. FIG. 11-24 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the same dialogue effect. 11-25 shows a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dialogue effect pattern PA1-2 is executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. 11-25 shows the dialogue effect pattern PA2-2 in the second effect mode. Is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation when is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-25 (A), when the dialogue effect (pattern PA1-2) is executed when the first effect mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 starts the normal reach effect. After displaying the dialogue image Z21 (see FIG. 11-18 (C)) of the enemy character at the timing ta0 when the predetermined time has elapsed, a plurality of button images imitating the push button 31B at the timing ta1 when the predetermined time has elapsed. By gradually superimposing Z221, a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started is performed (see FIG. 11-23 (A)).

The button image Z221 is composed of a first region Z221A imitating the operation unit 31D and a second region Z221B imitating the base unit 31C. In the second region Z221B, an indicator display indicating the remaining time in the operation valid period is displayed. (The black area decreases as the remaining time decreases) is possible.

Next, at the timing ta2 in which the plurality of button images Z221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation promotion display. (See FIG. 11-23 (B)).

Next, at the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the operation detection of the push button 31B is enabled, and the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and the character image Z222 in the "press!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z22 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. Next, at the timing ta4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first display, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode, the character image Z222 in the "press!", And the pressing direction. The second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z22 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the above is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about) until the timing ta7 when the operation valid period ends. Repeat alternately (0.5 seconds) (see FIGS. 11-23 (C) (D)).

Further, in the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in a convex mode, the button image Z221 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, while the button image Z221 is concave. In the display period of the second display, which is the mode, the button image Z221 is set to a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off.

Then, at the timing ta5A (when the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received) when the player's push button 31B pressing operation is detected while the operation promotion display is being executed (see FIG. 11-24 (E)). While erasing the operation promotion image Z22, the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z22 has been erased (see FIG. 11-24 (F)), and the operation promotion display is terminated. Then, the dialogue image Z23 (see FIG. 11-18 (E)) of the ally character is displayed as the dialogue effect.

When the operation valid period ends without detecting the player's push button 31B pressing operation (see FIG. 11-24 (G)), the operation promotion image Z22 is deleted at the timing ta7 when the operation valid period ends. At the same time, as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z22 has been erased, the button image Z221 is displayed in a manner of gradually fading out (see FIG. 11-24 (H)), and the operation promotion display is terminated. In this case, the dialogue image Z23 (see FIG. 11-18 (E)) of the ally character is not displayed as the dialogue effect.

In this way, the effect image Z60 is displayed when the erase display is performed based on the player's operation, while the button image Z221 in the fade-out mode is displayed when the erase display is performed without the player's operation. It becomes easy to understand that the dialogue image Z23 is displayed by the operation of the person.

The operation valid period is a period from timing ta3 to timing ta7, and when the player's push button 31B pressing operation is not detected, the operation promotion image Z22 is displayed from timing ta2 to timing ta7.

(Operation correspondence display [single press])
As shown in FIG. 11-25 (B), when the dialogue effect (pattern PA2-2 corresponding to the pattern PA1-2) is executed when the second effect mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control CPU 120. At the timing ta0 when the predetermined time has passed since the start of the normal reach effect, the dialogue image Z21 (see FIG. 11-18 (C)) of the enemy character is displayed, and at the timing ta1 when the predetermined time has passed, the push button 31B is imitated. By gradually superimposing the plurality of button images Z1221, a predetermined display suggesting that the operation-corresponding display is started is performed (see FIG. 11-23 (A')).

The button image Z1221 is composed of a first region Z1221A corresponding to the first region Z221A imitating the operation unit 31D and a second region Z1221B corresponding to the second region Z221B imitating the base unit 31C, and is composed of a second region Z1221B. In, there is no indicator display and only the star pattern is displayed. That is, in order to show that the operation-corresponding display displayed in the second effect mode is a display that does not encourage the player to operate the push button 31B, the button image Z1221 displays the first area Z1221A in the button image Z221. Although it is common with the first region Z221A of the above, the display mode of the second region Z1221B is different from that of the second region Z221B of the button image Z221. That is, some display modes are common, but other display modes are different.

Next, at the timing ta2 in which the plurality of button images Z1221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z1221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation correspondence display. (See FIG. 11-23 (B')).

Next, at the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode and the downward arrow image Z1223 indicating the pressing direction are displayed without enabling the operation detection of the push button 31B. The first display for displaying the operation-corresponding image Z1022 including the above is performed. Since the operation is not promoted, the character image Z1222 of "press!" Is not displayed. Further, during the timing ta3 to timing ta4, which is the display period of the first display, a special character image Z1224 showing a special character different from the ally character and the enemy character appearing in the dialogue effect is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221. Next, at the timing ta4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first display, the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode and the downward arrow image Z1223 indicating the pressing direction are composed of the button image Z1221. The second display for displaying the operation-corresponding image Z1022 is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are alternately repeated for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) (FIGS. 11-23 (C') (FIG. 11-23 (C')). See D')).

Further, in the display period of the first display in which the button image Z1221 has a convex shape, the button image Z1221 has a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, while the button image Z221 is concave. In the display period of the second display, which is the mode, the button image Z1221 is set to a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off.

Then, after displaying the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode before the timing ta5B at which a predetermined predetermined time elapses after the start of the preparation display (see FIG. 11-24 (E')). At the timing ta5B for ending the display of the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode, the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode is displayed, and the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 (button image Z1221). (See FIG. 11-24 (F')) to perform an action effect that changes the special character image Z1224 in an aspect (see FIG. 11-24 (F')).

Next, the operation-compatible image Z1022 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erase display for emphasizing that the operation-compatible image Z1022 has been erased (see FIG. 11-24 (G')), and the operation-compatible display is displayed. On the other hand, the dialogue image Z23 (see FIG. 11-18 (E)) of the ally character is displayed as the dialogue effect. In this way, by displaying the effect image Z60 to be displayed when the erase display is performed based on the player's operation at the timing ta5B, it is possible to make it appear as if the dialogue image Z23 is displayed by the player's operation. ..

Next, a case where the dialogue effect (pattern PA1-3) is executed while the first effect mode is set will be described. FIG. 11-26 is a diagram illustrating a flow of operation-corresponding display in the dialogue effect pattern PA2-3 in the second effect mode. FIG. 11-27 is a diagram illustrating a flow of operation-corresponding display in the dialogue effect pattern PA2-3 also in the second effect mode. 11-28 shows a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dialogue effect pattern PA1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. 11-28 shows the dialogue effect pattern PA2-3 in the second effect mode. Is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation when is executed. In the following description, detailed description will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals to the display contents similar to the above-mentioned pattern PA1-2.

As shown in FIG. 11-28 (A), in the case of the pattern PA1-3, the first display and the second display alternate with each other in the difference from the pattern PA1-2 described in FIG. 11-25 (A). During the period from timing ta3 to timing ta5A displayed in, the point of executing the vibration effect of driving the vibration motor 61 to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and after displaying the ally weak dialogue image Z23, the ally strong dialogue This is a point at which the image Z24 is displayed. The vibration effect may be continuously performed until the timing ta6 at which the operation promotion display ends.

Next, a case where the dialogue effect (pattern PA2-3 corresponding to the pattern PA1-3) is executed while the second effect mode is set will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-28 (B), the effect control CPU 120 has a dialogue image Z21 of the enemy character (see FIG. 11-18 (C)) at the timing ta0 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the normal reach effect. Is displayed, and as a suggestion effect suggesting the development to a super reach effect, a shield image Z61 (difficult to see image) capable of shielding (concealing) the button image Z1221 so as to be in a mode that is difficult to see is displayed. A shielding effect (difficult to see effect) is executed (see FIG. 11-26 (A)).

The shielded image Z61 is, for example, an image imitating "fog" and is displayed over a wide range in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, the shield image Z61 is regarded as an image having low transmittance, and is displayed on a display layer higher than the dialogue image Z21 so as to overlap a part of the dialogue image Z21, so that a part of the dialogue image Z21 is difficult to see. It becomes.

Next, it is suggested that the operation-compatible display is started by gradually superimposing the plurality of button images Z1221 imitating the push button 31B at the timing ta1 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the shield image Z61 was displayed. A predetermined display is performed (see FIG. 11-26 (B)). Then, at the timing ta2 in which the plurality of button images Z1221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z1221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation correspondence display. (See FIG. 11-26 (C)).

Next, from the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the first display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 and the button image Z1221 in which the button image Z1221 is in a convex mode without enabling the operation detection of the push button 31B. The second display of the operation-corresponding image Z1022 in which is concave is alternately repeated for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) (see FIGS. 11-26 (D) and (E)). Further, during the display period of the first display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 in which the button image Z1221 is in a convex mode, the button image Z1221 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to make the push button 31B emit light. During the display period of the second display of the operation-corresponding image Z1022 in which the button image Z221 is in the concave mode, the button image Z1221 is in the dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off to turn off the push button 31B.

Here, the second time from the timing ta5 when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the preparation display, specifically, the timing ta5 when the display of the button image Z1221 in the second "convex" mode is started. The shield image Z61 is displayed for a period up to the timing ta5C at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode is finished (see FIGS. 11-26 (F) (G)). The shield image Z61 is displayed on a display layer higher than the button image Z1221 and the downward arrow image Z1223 so as to overlap the button image Z1221 and the arrow image Z1223, so that the button image Z1221 and the arrow image Z1223 are difficult to see. ..

At this time, the button image Z1221 and the downward arrow image Z1223 may be invisible due to the shield image Z61, or may be visible but in a difficult state. That is, the fact that the button image Z1221 and the downward arrow image Z1223 are difficult to see may include those that cannot be seen.

Then, after displaying the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode for the third time, the special character image Z1224 is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 (see FIG. 11-27 (H)). Next, at the timing ta5B when the display of the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode is started, the action effect of changing the special character image Z1224 in a mode in which the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 (acts on the button image Z1221). (See FIG. 11-27 (I)), the operation-compatible image Z1022 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erase display for emphasizing that the operation-compatible image Z1022 has been erased (FIG. 11). -27 (J)), while ending the operation correspondence display, the dialogue image Z23 (see FIG. 11-18 (E)) of the ally character is displayed as a dialogue effect.

After that, after the display of the effect image Z60 is finished, the period ta6 to ta6A corresponding to the period in which the button images Z1221 in the "convex" mode and the "concave" mode are alternately displayed once, although they are not actually displayed, has elapsed. After that, the shield image Z61 is displayed again in the periods ta6A to ta6B corresponding to the period in which the button images Z1221 in the "convex" mode and the "concave" mode are alternately displayed once (see FIG. 11-27 (K)). At this time, since the shield image Z61 is displayed on the display layer higher than the dialogue image Z23 so as to overlap a part of the dialogue image Z23, it becomes difficult to visually recognize a part of the dialogue image Z23. After that, the dialogue image Z24 is displayed at the timing ta6B in which the shield image Z61 is erased (see FIG. 11-27 (L)).

As described above, the shield image Z61 that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 difficult to see is displayed as a display suggesting the development to the super reach effect, during the period ta0 to before the display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 in the execution period of the dialogue effect is started. It is possible to intermittently display ta1, the period ta5 to ta5C during which the operation-compatible image Z1022 is displayed, and the periods ta6A to ta6B after the display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 is completed.

In other words, the effect control CPU 120 provides a shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 difficult to see by the shielding image Z61 and a non-shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 visible by the shielding image Z61 during the execution period of the dialogue effect. It can be executed alternately.

Then, in the special character image Z1224, when such a shield image Z61 is displayed intermittently, the button image Z1221 is manually pressed at the timing ta5B in a period other than the period in which the shield image Z61 is displayed ( Since the display mode is changed to (act), it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the action of the special character image Z1224 being executed at a timing when the operation-compatible image Z1022 is difficult to see by the shield image Z61. Can be done.

Further, in the dialogue effect, in the second effect mode, a mode in which the special character image Z1224 is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 during the timing ta3 to the timing ta4, which is the display period of the first display, is illustrated. The display of the special character image Z1224 as a special image is not limited to this, and the display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 is started if the timing is before the action effect by the special character image Z1224 is executed. After that, it may be an arbitrary timing before executing the action effect, or it may be a timing before starting the display of the operation-corresponding image Z1022 (for example, the start timing of the dialogue effect). Further, the display period of the special character image Z1224 can be changed in various ways.

Further, the shielded image Z61 exemplifies a mode in which the first display and the second display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 are performed once in the second effect mode, but the present invention is limited thereto. The display period for displaying the shielded image Z61 in the dialogue effect is arbitrary and can be changed to various periods. Further, the display period in one display is also arbitrary and can be changed to various periods.

(Operation promotion display [hold down])
Next, the details of the operation promotion display and the operation promotion display in the dash confrontation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-29 and 11-30 based on the timing chart shown in FIGS. 11-31. FIG. 11-29 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dash confrontation effect. FIG. 11-30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the dash confrontation effect. 11-31 shows a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the dash confrontation effect pattern PB1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. 11-31 shows the dash confrontation effect pattern PB2 in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example when -3 is executed. In the following description, detailed description will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals to the display contents similar to the above-mentioned pattern PA1-2.

As shown in FIG. 11-31 (A), when the dash confrontation effect (pattern PB1-3) is executed when the first effect mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 starts the normal reach effect. At the timing tb1 when the predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the image Z31 (see FIG. 11-19 (A)) of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the dash confrontation at the timing ta0 when the predetermined time has elapsed. By gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z221 imitating the push button 31B, a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started is performed (see FIG. 11-29 (A)). Next, at the timing tb2 in which the plurality of button images Z221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation promotion display. (See FIG. 11-29 (B)).

Next, at the timing tb3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the operation detection of the push button 31B is enabled, and the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and the character image Z222 in the "long press!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z32 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. Next, at the timing tb4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the first display was started, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode and the character image Z222 in the "long press!" The second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z32 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the direction is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, until the timing tb7 when the operation valid period ends). Repeat alternately (see FIGS. 11-29 (C) and (D)).

Further, in the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in a convex mode, the button image Z221 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, while the button image Z221 is concave. In the display period of the second display, which is the mode, the button image Z221 is set to a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off. Further, during the period from timing tb3 to timing tb5A in which the first display and the second display are alternately displayed, a vibration effect is executed in which the vibration motor 61 is driven to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. The vibration effect may be continuously performed until the timing tb8 at which the operation corresponding display ends.

Then, at the timing tb5A (when the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received) when the push operation of the push button 31B of the player is detected while executing the operation promotion display, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode and the button image Z221 are displayed. A long-press display is started in which the operation promotion image Z32 consisting of the character image Z222 of "long press!", The downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, and the operation promotion image Z32 are quivered, and the player presses and holds the push button 31B for a long time. This is continuously performed for the period during which the push sensor 35B is receiving the detection signal (see FIG. 11-30 (E)). Further, during the period tb5A to tb7 during which the long-press operation is detected, a long-press effect is executed in which the displayed image Z31 is changed to a mode in which the traveling ally character accelerates.

If the player's push button 31B push operation is not detected during the period from timing tb3 to timing tb7, the first display and the second display are alternately and repeatedly displayed.

After that, at the timing tb7 when the operation valid period ends, the operation promotion image Z32 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z32 has been erased (FIG. 11-30 (FIG. 11-30). F)), while ending the operation promotion display, the image Z31 is changed to a mode of "first-come-first-served success" in which the ally character finishes before the enemy character (see FIG. 11-19 (G)).

(Operation correspondence display [hold down])
As shown in FIG. 11-31 (B), when the dash confrontation effect (pattern PB2-3 corresponding to pattern PA1-3) is executed when the second effect mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 is used. After displaying the image Z31 (see FIG. 11-19 (A)) of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the dash confrontation at the timing ta0 when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the normal reach effect, the predetermined time By gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z1221 imitating the push button 31B at the timing tb1 after which, a predetermined display suggesting that the operation-corresponding display is started is performed (FIG. 11-29 (A'). )reference). Next, at the timing tb2 in which the plurality of button images Z1221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z1221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation correspondence display. (See FIG. 11-29 (B')).

Next, from the timing tb3 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the preparation display, the first display in which the button image Z1221 is in a convex mode is displayed without enabling the operation detection of the push button 31B, and then the special character image Z1224 is displayed. Is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 (see FIG. 11-29 (C')). Further, in the display period tb3 to tb5B of the first display in which the button image Z1221 has a convex mode, the button image Z1221 has a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to make the push button 31B emit light. Further, a vibration effect is executed in which the vibration motor 61 is driven to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. The vibration effect may be continuously performed until the timing tb8 at which the operation corresponding display ends.

Here, at the timing tb5B at which a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the preparation display, specifically, at the timing tb5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the first "convex" mode is completed, "concave". After the special character image Z1221 is changed to a mode in which the special character presses and holds the button image Z1221 by hand (acts on the button image Z1221) while starting the display of the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode. The long-pressed mode display of the button image Z1221 and the special character image Z1224 in which the hand is shaken in small steps is continuously performed until the timing tb7 corresponding to the end timing of the operation valid period (see FIG. 11-30 (D')). .. Further, during the period tb5B to tb7 in which the special character is manually pressing and holding the button image Z1221, a long-pressing effect is executed in which the displayed image Z31 is changed to a mode in which the traveling ally character accelerates. ..

After that, at the timing tb7 when the operation valid period ends, the operation promotion image Z32 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z32 has been erased (FIG. 11-30 (FIG. 11-30). F)), while ending the operation promotion display, the image Z31 is changed to a mode of "first-come-first-served success" in which the ally character finishes before the enemy character (see FIG. 11-19 (G)).

Further, in the dash confrontation effect, in the second effect mode, a mode in which the special character image Z1224 is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 during the timing tb3 to the timing tb5A, which is the display period of the first display, is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and if the timing for starting the display of the special character image Z1224 as a special image is the timing before the action effect by the special character image Z1224 is executed, the display of the operation-compatible image Z1032 is displayed. It may be an arbitrary timing after the start and before the action effect is executed, or it may be a timing before the display of the operation-corresponding image Z1032 is started (for example, the start timing of the dash confrontation effect). Further, the display period of the special character image Z1224 can be changed in various ways.

(Operation promotion display [Continuous hit / Auto continuous hit function OFF])
Next, the details of the operation promotion display and the operation promotion display in the rock destruction confrontation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-32 and 11-33 based on the timing charts shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35. To do. FIG. 11-32 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the rock destruction confrontation effect. 11-33 is also a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display in the rock destruction confrontation effect. 11-34 shows a timing chart in which (A) shows an example of the effect operation when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC1-3 is executed in the first effect mode, and (B) shows the rock destruction confrontation effect in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example when the pattern PC2-3 is executed. 11-35 shows a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the rock destruction confrontation effect pattern PC1-3A is executed in the first effect mode, and FIG. 11-35 shows the rock destruction confrontation effect in the second effect mode. It is a timing chart which shows the production operation example when the pattern PC2-3A is executed. In the following description, detailed description will be omitted by assigning the same reference numerals to the display contents similar to the above-mentioned pattern PB1-2.

As shown in FIG. 11-34 (A), when the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern PC1-3) is executed when the first effect mode is set and the auto continuous hit function is set to OFF, the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 displays the image Z41 (see FIG. 11-20 (A)) of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the rock destruction confrontation at the timing ct0 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the normal reach effect. After that, at the timing tc1 when the predetermined time elapses, a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started is performed by gradually superimposing the plurality of button images Z221 imitating the push button 31B (FIG. 11). See −32 (A)). Next, at the timing tc2 in which the plurality of button images Z221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation promotion display. (See FIG. 11-32 (B)).

Next, at the timing ct3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the operation detection of the push button 31B is enabled, and the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and the character image Z222 in the "continuous hit!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z42 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. Next, at the timing ct4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first display, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode, the character image Z222 in the "continuous hit!", And the pressing direction. The second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z42 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the above is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about) until the timing tb7 at which the operation valid period ends. Repeat alternately (0.5 seconds) (see FIGS. 11-32 (C) (D)).

Further, in the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in a convex mode, the button image Z221 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, while the button image Z221 is concave. In the display period of the second display, which is the mode, the button image Z221 is set to a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off. Further, during the period from timing ct3 to timing ct5A in which the first display and the second display are alternately displayed, the vibration effect of driving the vibration motor 61 to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is executed. The vibration effect may be continuously performed until the timing tc8 at which the operation promotion display ends.

Then, at the timing tc5A (when the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received) when the push operation of the push button 31B of the player is detected while executing the operation promotion display, the button image Z221 is displayed as a button in a "concave" mode. After changing to the image Z221 and changing the character image Z222 and the downward arrow image Z223 into a shaking mode, the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode is displayed in a continuous striking mode (FIG. 11-33 (E)). (See), the image Z41 is changed into a strong hitting mode in which the strength with which the ally character and the enemy character hit the rock increases. After that, at the timing when the push operation of the push button 31B of the player is detected, the operation promotion image Z42 is changed to the continuous hitting mode display, and the image Z41 is hit hard to increase the strength with which the ally character and the enemy character hit the rock. Perform a continuous hitting effect that changes the mode.

If the player's push button 31B push operation is not detected during the period from timing tb3 to timing tb7, the first display and the second display are alternately and repeatedly displayed.

After that, at the timing tb7 when the operation valid period ends, the operation promotion image Z32 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z32 has been erased (FIGS. 11-33 (FIG. 11-33). F)), while ending the operation promotion display, the image Z41 is changed to the mode of "successful destruction" in which the ally character destroys the rock before the enemy character (see FIG. 11-20 (G)). ..

(Operation compatible display [Continuous hit / Auto continuous hit function OFF])
As shown in FIG. 11-34 (B), when the second effect mode is set and the auto continuous hit function is set to OFF, the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern PC2-3 corresponding to pattern PC1-3). When executing, the effect control CPU 120 is the image Z41 of the enemy character and the ally character waiting for the rock destruction confrontation at the timing ta0 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the normal reach effect (FIGS. 11-20). (See (A)) is displayed, and at the timing tc1 when a predetermined time has elapsed, it is suggested that the operation-compatible display is started by gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z1221 imitating the push button 31B. A predetermined display is performed (see FIG. 11-32 (A')). Next, at the timing tc2 in which the plurality of button images Z1221 are changed into one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z1221 is changed to a dark mode to indicate that it is before the start of the operation correspondence display. (See FIG. 11-32 (B')).

Next, from the timing tc3 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the preparation display was started, the first display in which the button image Z1221 is in a convex mode is displayed without enabling the operation detection of the push button 31B, and then the special character image Z1224 is displayed. Is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 (see FIG. 11-32 (C')). Further, in the display period ct3 to ct5B of the first display in which the button image Z1221 is in a convex mode, the button image Z1221 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to make the push button 31B emit light. Further, a vibration effect is executed in which the vibration motor 61 is driven to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. The vibration effect may be continuously performed until the timing tc8 at which the operation corresponding display ends.

Here, at the timing tc5B at which a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the preparation display, specifically, at the timing tc5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the first "convex" mode is completed, "concave". After starting the display of the button image Z1221 of the embodiment and changing the special character image Z1224 to a mode in which the special character manually pushes and operates the button image Z1221 (acts on the button image Z1221), the "convex" aspect is performed. The button image Z1221 is displayed, and thereafter, until the timing tc7 corresponding to the timing when the operation valid period ends, the operation-compatible image Z1042 is violently moved up and down by the hand of the special character image Z1224, and the "convex" mode and the "concave" mode are displayed. The continuous striking mode display is continuously changed so that the button image Z1221 of the mode is alternately repeated for a predetermined time (for example, the "convex" mode is about 0.2 seconds, the "concave" mode is 0.5 seconds, etc.). At the same time (see FIG. 11-33 (D')), a continuous striking effect is performed in which the image Z41 is changed into a striking mode in which the strength with which the ally character and the enemy character striking the rock continuously increases.

After that, at the timing tb7, the operation-compatible image Z1042 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation-compatible image Z1042 has been erased (see FIG. 11-33 (E')). While ending the operation correspondence display, the image Z41 is changed to the mode of "first-come-first-served success" (see FIG. 11-19 (G)) in which the ally character finishes before the enemy character.

Further, in the rock destruction confrontation effect, in the second effect mode, a mode in which the special character image Z1224 is displayed in the vicinity of the button image Z1221 during the timing ct3 to the timing ct5B, which is the display period of the first display, is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and if the timing for starting the display of the special character image Z1224 as a special image is the timing before the action effect by the special character image Z1224 is executed, the display of the operation-compatible image Z1022 is performed. It may be an arbitrary timing after the start of the operation effect before the action effect is executed, or it may be a timing before the display of the operation-corresponding image Z1042 is started (for example, the start timing of the rock destruction confrontation effect). Good. Further, the display period of the special character image Z1224 can be changed in various ways.

(Operation promotion display [Continuous hit / Auto continuous hit function ON])
Next, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (A), when the first effect mode is set and the auto continuous striking function is set to ON, the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern PC1 corresponding to pattern PC1-3). When executing -3A), the difference from the case where the automatic continuous striking function is OFF is that the effect control CPU 120 detects the pressing operation of the player's push button 31B while displaying the operation promotion image Z42. Occasionally, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation continues for the continuous striking determination period (for example, about 1 second), and the button image Z221 of the operation promotion image Z42 is "concave" from the timing tc5A determined to have continued for the continuous striking determination period. After changing the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and changing the character image Z222 and the downward arrow image Z223 into a shaking mode, the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode is displayed in a continuous striking mode (FIG. 11-). 33 (E)), it is a point to execute a continuous hitting effect that changes the image Z41 into a strong hitting mode in which the strength with which the ally character and the enemy character hit the rock increases. If the pressing operation is not continued for the continuous hitting determination period, the first display and the second display are alternately and repeatedly displayed.

After that, at the timing tb7 when the operation valid period ends, the operation promotion image Z42 is erased, and the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z42 has been erased (FIGS. 11-33 (FIG. 11-33). F)), while ending the operation promotion display, the image Z41 is changed to the mode of "successful destruction" in which the ally character destroys the rock before the enemy character (see FIG. 11-20 (G)). ..

(Operation compatible display [Continuous hit / Auto continuous hit function ON])
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (B), when the second effect mode is set and the auto continuous striking function is set to ON, the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern PC2-corresponding to pattern PC2-3). Regarding the case of executing 3A), as described in FIG. 11-34 (B), the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern) is set when the second effect mode is set and the auto continuous striking function is set to OFF. Since it operates in the same manner as when PC2-3) is executed, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the rock destruction confrontation effect (pattern PC1-3A) is executed when the first effect mode is set and the auto continuous striking function is set to ON, the preparation display is started and the operation promotion display is displayed. The period from the start to the start of the continuous striking mode display TL1 requires a continuous striking operation determination period. Therefore, when the second effect mode is set and the auto continuous striking function is set to ON, the rock destruction confrontation effect ( When the pattern PC2-3A) is executed, the period from the start of the preparation display to the start of the operation correspondence display to the start of the continuous hitting mode display is longer than TL2 (TL1> TL2).

The production control CPU 120 is set to the first production mode in the production in which the content progresses according to the operation detection of the player, such as the dialogue production, the dash confrontation production, and the rock destruction confrontation production as the development suggestion production described above. If so, the operation promotion display (operation promotion images Z22, Z32, Z42) is displayed during the operation valid period, and the effect is advanced based on the fact that the player's operation is detected while the operation promotion display is displayed. When the second effect mode is set, the operation correspondence display (operation correspondence image Z1022, Z1032, Z1042) is displayed in the period corresponding to the operation validity period, and the operation correspondence display is displayed regardless of the operation detection of the player. The production proceeds at a predetermined timing in.

That is, the operation promotion display (operation promotion images Z22, Z32, Z42) and the operation support display (operation support images Z1022, Z1032, Z1042) are used in various development suggestion effects (line effect, dash confrontation effect, rock destruction confrontation effect). It is displayed in a common period (for example, periods ta2 to ta7, tb2 to tb7, tc2 to tc7). In other words, the operation-compatible display (operation-compatible images Z1022, Z1032, Z1042) starts at a common timing (for example, timing ta2, tb2, tk2) in the development suggestion effect (line effect, dash confrontation effect, rock destruction confrontation effect). After that, it ends at a common timing (for example, timing ta7, tb7, tc7).

In addition, the first display period (for example, periods ta3 to ta4, tb3 to tb4, tc3 to tk4) of the first display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed in the first effect mode, and the second effect mode. The first display period of the first display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed in (for example, periods ta3 to ta4, tb3 to tb4, and tc3 to tc4) is a common period in the development suggestion effect. To.

Further, the second display period (for example, periods ta4 to ta5, tb4 to tb5, tc4 to tk5) of the second display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed in the first effect mode, and the second effect mode. The second display period of the second display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed in (for example, periods ta4 to ta5, tb4 to tb5, and tc4 to tk5) is a common period in the development suggestion effect. ing.

Therefore, when the second effect mode is set, the operation correspondence display similar to the operation promotion display is displayed in the same period as the period in which the operation promotion display is displayed when the first effect mode is set. Therefore, the player understands that the display mode of the operation-corresponding display is partially different from the display mode of the operation promotion display, and the second effect mode is set, so that the effect proceeds without any operation. On the other hand, by displaying a mode similar to the operation promotion display, it is possible to make it appear as if the production is progressing by the player's own operation, so that the player feels uncomfortable even in the second production mode. The production can proceed without giving.

(Operation promotion display [single pull])
Hereinafter, the details of the operation promotion display in the determination effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-22 to 11-24 and 11-36 based on the timing chart shown in FIGS. 11-37. 11-36 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the operation promotion display in the determination effect. 11-37 shows a timing chart showing an example of the effect operation when the determined effect pattern KB-1 is executed, and FIG. 11-37 is an example of the effect operation when the determined effect pattern KV-2 is executed. It is a timing chart shown.

First, a case where the push button 31B executes the pattern KB-1 (disengagement) to be operated in the determination effect will be described. Regarding the determined effect, a common operation promotion display is performed regardless of whether the first effect mode or the second effect mode is set. Further, even if the auto continuous striking function is set to ON, the execution period of the super reach effect is invalid, so that the common operation promotion display is performed regardless of whether the auto continuous striking function is set to ON or OFF.

As shown in FIG. 11-37 (A), the effect control CPU 120 confronts the battle at the timing td0 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect (for example, the battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character). In order to settle the situation, the ally character displays an image that gives the enemy character the final blow, and the decision production is started. Next, at the timing td1 when the predetermined time has elapsed, a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started is performed by gradually superimposing the plurality of button images Z221 imitating the push button 31B (FIG. FIG. 11-23 (A)), at the timing td2 in which the plurality of button images Z221 are changed to one overlapping mode, the one overlapping button image Z221 is changed to a dark mode before the start of the operation promotion display. A preparatory display is performed to indicate that (see FIG. 11-23 (B)).

Next, at the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the operation detection of the push button 31B is enabled, and the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and the character image Z222 in the "press!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z22 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. Next, at the timing ta4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first display, the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode, the character image Z222 in the "press!", And the pressing direction. The second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z22 including the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the above is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about) until the timing ta7 when the operation valid period ends. Repeat alternately (0.5 seconds) (see FIGS. 11-23 (C) (D)).

Further, in the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in the convex mode, the button image Z221 is in the bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to make the push button 31B emit light, while the button image Z221 is concave. In the display period of the second display, which is the mode, the button image Z221 is in a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off.

Then, the operation promotion image Z22 is erased at the timing td5A (when the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is received) when the player's push button 31B pressing operation is detected while the operation promotion display is being executed (FIG. FIG. 11-24 (F)), the effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z22 has been erased, and then the effect image Z57 is displayed (see FIG. 11-22 (H)). ), After displaying the image Z58 showing that the ally character has lost the battle with the enemy character (see FIG. 11-22 (I)), the combination of the missed symbols is stopped and displayed, and the missed confirmation notification is performed (FIG. 11). See -22 (J)).

When the operation valid period ends without detecting the player's push button 31B pressing operation, the operation promotion image Z22 is deleted and the button image Z221 is gradually faded out at the timing td7 when the operation valid period ends. While displaying (see Fig. 11-24 (H)) and ending the operation promotion display, the effect image Z57 is displayed (see Fig. 11-22 (H)), and the ally character loses the battle with the enemy character. After displaying the image Z58 indicating that the image Z58 has been displayed (see FIG. 11-22 (I)), the combination of the missing symbols is stopped and displayed, and the loss confirmation notification is performed (see FIG. 11-22 (J)).

Next, a case where the stick controller 31A executes the pattern KV-2 (big hit) to be operated in the determination effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-37 (B), the effect control CPU 120 confronts the battle at the timing td0 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect (for example, the battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character). In order to settle the situation, the ally character displays an image that gives the enemy character the final blow, and the decision production is started. Next, at the timing td1 when the predetermined time has elapsed, a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started is performed by gradually superimposing a plurality of part images Z541A imitating the parts constituting the stick controller 31A. After that (see FIG. 11-36 (A)), at the timing td2 in which the plurality of component images Z541A are changed to one superimposed mode, the one overlapping controller image Z541 is changed to a dark mode to promote the operation. A preparatory display indicating that the display has not started is performed (see FIG. 11-36 (B)).

Next, at the timing td3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, the operation detection of the stick controller 31A is enabled, and the controller image Z541 in the "start" mode, the character image Z542 in the "close!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z54 including the forward arrow image Z543 indicating the pulling direction. Next, at the timing td4 when a predetermined time (for example, about 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the first display was started, the controller image Z541 in the "tilt" mode, the character image Z542 in the "close!" The second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z54 including the forward arrow image Z543 indicating the above is performed, and thereafter, the first display and the second display are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about) until the timing ta7 when the operation valid period ends. It is repeated alternately (for 0.8 seconds) (see FIGS. 11-36 (C) and 11-36 (D)).

As described above, since the stroke amount of the pulling operation of the stick controller 31A is larger than the stroke amount of the pressing operation of the push button 31B, the display period TL4 of the first display and the second display in the operation promotion image Z54 (for example, , About 0.8 seconds) is longer than the display period TL3 (for example, about 0.5 seconds) of the first display and the second display in the operation promotion image Z22.

Further, during the display period of the first display in which the controller image Z541 is in the “start” mode, the controller image Z541 is in a bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B, while the controller image Z541 is emitted. In the display period of the second display in which is in the "tilt" mode, the controller image Z541 is in a dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off and the push button 31B is turned off.

Then, at the timing td5A (when the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A is received) when the pulling operation of the player's stick controller 31A is detected while the operation promotion display is being executed, the operation promotion image Z54 is erased and the operation promotion image Z54 is deleted. After displaying the effect image Z60 as an erase display for emphasizing that the operation promotion image Z54 has been erased (see FIG. 11-36 (F)), the movable body 32 is placed at the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5. An image showing that the ally character has won the battle with the enemy character by displaying the effect image Z55 (see Fig. 11-22 (E)) while executing the movable body effect that drops from to the effect position on the front side of the display area. After displaying Z56 (see FIG. 11-22 (F)), the combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed to give a jackpot confirmation notification (see FIG. 11-22 (G)).

When the operation valid period ends without detecting the pulling operation of the player's stick controller 31A, the operation promotion image Z54 is erased and the controller image Z541 is gradually faded out at the timing td7 when the operation valid period ends. It is displayed (see FIG. 11-36 (H)), and while the operation promotion display is terminated, the movable body effect is executed and the effect image Z55 is displayed (see FIG. 11-22 (E)), and the ally character is displayed. After displaying the image Z56 showing that the battle with the enemy character has been won (see FIG. 11-22 (F)), the combination of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed to notify the jackpot confirmation (Fig. 11-22 (G)). reference).

Further, the button LED 62 is turned on from the timing td5A when the pulling operation of the player's stick controller 31A is detected or the timing td7 when the operation valid period ends, and the vibration motor 61 is driven to vibrate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A. The vibration effect to be made is determined and executed until the timing td9 at which the effect ends.

Further, in the case of the pattern KB-2, the operation promotion image Z22 corresponding to the push button 31B is displayed from the timing td to the timing td5A as described with reference to FIG. 11-37 (A), and after the timing td5A. The operation is the same as that of the pattern KV-2.

Further, in the case of the pattern KV-1, the operation promotion image Z54 corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed from the timing td to the timing td5A as described with reference to FIG. 11-37 (B), and after the timing td5A. The operation is the same as that of the pattern KB-1.

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As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 208SG, a detection means (for example, a push sensor) capable of detecting a predetermined movement of the player (for example, a single push operation, a long press operation, a continuous hit operation, etc.) 35B, controller sensor unit 35A), display means capable of displaying operation-compatible displays (for example, operation promotion display, operation-compatible display) corresponding to a predetermined operation, and development suggestion when set to the first effect mode. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the production, the operation promotion image Z22, the operation promotion image Z32, and the operation promotion image Z42 are displayed as the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B to the player, and the operation promotion image Z42 is displayed. The effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed according to the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the period in which is displayed, and the second effect mode is set. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the development suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the operation-compatible image Z1022, the operation-compatible image Z1032, and the operation-compatible image Z1042 as the operation-compatible display corresponding to the operation promotion display. After the display, even if the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, the effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation-compatible image is displayed. The effect control CPU 120, the first effect mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the detection means, and the predetermined condition are satisfied by a different trigger from the detection result by the detection means. It is provided with a second effect mode to be set and a mode setting means that can be set to.
According to this feature, the player can select either the first effect mode in which the effect is executed based on the player's operation or the second effect mode in which the effect is executed regardless of the player's operation. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a shielding effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the operation-corresponding display by the shielding image Z61, and when the second effect mode is set, the special character manually presses the button image Z1221. It is possible to execute an action effect that changes the special character image Z1224 in an operation mode (acting on the button image Z1221), and in the action effect, the operation-corresponding image of the special character image Z1224 is difficult to see due to the shielding effect. It acts on the operation-corresponding image at no timing.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the action of the special character image Z1224 being executed at a timing when the operation-corresponding image Z1022 is difficult to see due to the shielded image Z61. In other words, it becomes easy for the player to understand that the effect is executed by the special character image Z1224 acting on the operation-corresponding image Z1022.

Further, the shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 difficult to see by the shielding image Z61 is a suggestion effect that suggests the development to the super reach effect, and the pattern PA2-3 that executes the shielding effect does not execute the shielding effect. It is said that the pattern has a higher degree of expectation for development in super reach production than the pattern of. That is, when it is desired to increase the jackpot expectation by displaying the above-mentioned shield image Z61 or character image in a form such as a cut-in image or a character group image while performing operation-compatible display in a dialogue effect, etc. In the above, even if the shielded image Z61 or the like is displayed large so as to shield at least a part of the operation-compatible image Z1022, the special character image Z1224 is displayed at the timing when the shielded image Z1224 is not shielded, so that the shielding effect is preferable so as not to affect the action effect. It becomes possible to execute.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the operation promotion image Z22 including the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode, the character image Z222 of "press!", And the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. A second display for displaying the operation promotion image Z22 including the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode, the character image Z222 of "press!", The downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction, and the second display for a predetermined time (for example). , About 0.5 seconds) can be repeated alternately. According to this feature, the player's movement can be suitably promoted.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases the operation-corresponding image Z1022 after executing the effect effect of changing the special character image Z1224 in a manner in which the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 (acts on the button image Z1221). At the same time, the effect image Z60 can be displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the operation-corresponding image Z1022 has been erased.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that the special character image Z1224 has acted on the operation-compatible image Z1022. The first display that imitates the form of the detection means when the predetermined operation is not detected and the second display that imitates the form of the detection means when the predetermined operation is detected are the detection means when the predetermined operation is not detected. It includes a first display of an aspect that is the same as or similar to the form, and a second display of an aspect that is the same as or similar to the form of the detection means at the time of detecting a predetermined operation.

Further, the special character image Z1224 acts on the first display when the number of times of display of the first display reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). According to this feature, since the trigger for the special character image Z1224 to act is constant, it is difficult to overlook the timing at which the player acts. It should be noted that the first display may be affected when the number of times of display of the first display is less than 3 times or 4 times or more.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 alternately alternates between a shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 difficult to see by the shielding image Z61 and a non-shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible image Z1022 visible by the shielding image Z61 during the execution period of the dialogue effect. It is feasible. According to this feature, the operation-compatible image Z1022 can be suitably displayed without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect.

Further, the operation-compatible image Z1022 is displayed in the periods ta3 to ta5 during which the non-shielding effect is executed, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the shielding effect in the periods ta0 to ta1 before the operation-compatible image Z1022 is displayed. Later, the non-shielding effect can be executed, and the shielding effect can be executed during the period ta5 to ta5C after the operation-corresponding image Z1022 is displayed.
According to this feature, the operation-compatible image Z1022 can be suitably displayed without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect.

Further, in the special character image Z1224, when the shield image Z61 is displayed intermittently, the button image Z1221 is manually pressed (acted) at the timing ta5B in a period other than the period in which the shield image Z61 is displayed. The display mode is changed, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-shielding effect in the periods ta5C to ta5B after the shielding effect is executed in the periods ta5 to ta5C before the special character image Z1224 acts on the operation-corresponding image Z1022. Then, the shielding effect is executed in the period ta6A to ta6B after the special character image Z1224 acts on the operation-corresponding image Z1022. According to this feature, visibility when the special character image Z1224 acts on the operation-compatible image Z1022 can be ensured without deteriorating the effect of the shielding effect. In addition, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the shielding effect.

Further, the push button 31B can be changed from a non-vibration state to a vibrating state by driving the vibration motor 61. For example, as a dialogue effect type, the patterns PA1-3 and PA2-3 accompanied by button vibration have button vibration. The big hit expectation is higher than the patterns PA1-1 to 2 and PA2-1 to 2 without the above, and the vibration effect by the vibration motor 61 is executed during the period ta5 to ta5C in which the shield image Z61 is displayed. According to this feature, even if the operation-corresponding image Z1022 is shielded, the vibration effect continues, so that the expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state can be maintained.

Further, in the development suggestion effect type determination process of step S208SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 has a dialogue effect and a dash confrontation in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode. It is possible to determine either the effect or the rock-destroying confrontation effect and execute the determined type of effect. When the first effect mode is set, a predetermined time has elapsed since the development suggestion effect was started. At that time, the operation promotion image Z22, the operation promotion image Z32, and the operation promotion image Z42 are displayed as the operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B to the player, and the push button 31B is displayed during the period when the operation promotion image is displayed. An effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed according to the detection of the operation of, and when the second effect mode is set, the development suggestion effect is started. After the operation-compatible image Z1022, the operation-compatible image Z1032, and the operation-compatible image Z1042 are displayed as the operation-compatible display corresponding to the operation promotion display when a predetermined time has elapsed, even if the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, The effect image (for example, image Z23, image Z24, image Z31, image Z41, etc.) is displayed at the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the operation-compatible image is displayed, and is displayed when the first effect mode is set. The first display period of the first display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42, and the first display of the first display in the operation-compatible images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed when the second effect mode is set. The period is a common period in the development suggestion effect, and is the second display period of the second display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed when the first effect mode is set, and the second effect. The second display period of the second display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed when the mode is set is a common period in the development suggestion effect.
According to this feature, the operation promotion image Z22 in the first effect mode alternately displays the first display and the second display, so that the player can suitably promote a predetermined operation, while in the second mode. By alternately displaying the first display and the second display on the operation-compatible image Z1022, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort with respect to the operation-compatible image Z1022.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode, and then ends the display of the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode at the timing ta5B, the button in the "concave" mode. While displaying the image Z1221, the action effect of changing the special character image Z1224 in a manner in which the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 is executed, and then the operation-compatible image Z1022 is deleted and the operation-compatible image Z1022 is deleted. The effect image Z60 is displayed as an erasure display for emphasizing that the character has been erased, and the operation-compatible display is terminated, while the dialogue effect of displaying the dialogue image Z23 of the ally character can be executed as the dialogue effect.
According to this feature, the operation promotion image Z22 in the first effect mode alternately displays the first display and the second display, so that the player can suitably promote the predetermined operation, while the second effect mode. In the operation-corresponding image Z1022 in the above, after the first display is displayed, the effect image Z60 is displayed and then the predetermined effect is executed, so that it appears as if the dialogue effect is executed by the predetermined action of the player. Can be done.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 detects the long press operation of the player's push button 31B while executing the operation promotion display in the first effect mode, the period tb5A to the period tb5A to detect the long press operation. In tb7, it is possible to execute a long-press effect that changes the displayed image Z31 so that the traveling ally character accelerates, and a predetermined predetermined value is determined after the preparation display is started in the second effect mode. At the timing tb5B when the time has passed, the displayed image Z31 is changed to the mode in which the running ally character accelerates during the period tb5B to tb7 in which the special character is manually pressing and holding the button image Z1221. When the long press effect can be executed and the first effect mode is set, the first display and the second display can be alternately displayed over a specific period tb3 to tb7, and the second effect mode is set. If it is set, after displaying the first display, the long press mode display is continuously displayed.
According to this feature, the operation promotion image Z22 in the first effect mode alternately displays the first display and the second display, so that the player can suitably promote the long press operation, while the second effect. After the first display is displayed on the operation-corresponding image Z1032 in the mode, the long-press mode display is continuously executed for a predetermined period, so that the long-press effect is executed as if the player's long-press operation. Can be shown to.

Further, in the first effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image Z41 at the timing ct5A when the player's push button 31B is detected while the operation promotion display is being executed when the automatic continuous striking function is OFF. When the operation promotion image Z42 is displayed when the automatic continuous striking function is ON, the player's push button 31B is used to perform a continuous striking effect that changes the strength of the ally character and the enemy character to hit the rock. When the push operation is detected, it is determined whether or not the push operation continues for the continuous hit determination period (for example, about 1 second), and the image Z41 is set as the ally character from the timing tc5A determined to have continued for the continuous hit determination period. Image Z41 is executed at the timing tc5B in which a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the preparation display was started in the second effect mode by executing the continuous striking effect of changing the strength of the enemy character to hit the rock. The period from when the operation promotion display is displayed in the first effect mode to when the operation promotion display is executed is TL1. , The period from the time when the operation correspondence display is displayed in the second effect mode to the execution of the continuous striking effect Unlike TL2, in the second effect mode, the display of the button image Z1221 in the first "convex" mode is finished. At the timing tc5B, a continuous hitting effect is executed in which the image Z41 is changed so that the ally character and the enemy character hit the rock continuously.
According to this feature, the first display and the second display are alternately displayed in the operation promotion display in the first effect mode, so that the player can suitably promote the continuous striking operation, while in the second effect mode. After the first display is displayed on the operation-compatible display, the continuous striking effect is executed a plurality of times in succession in a predetermined period, so that it is possible to make it appear as if the continuous striking effect is executed by the player's continuous striking operation. ..

In addition, since the period until the continuous striking effect is started differs between the first effect mode and the second effect mode, it is possible to enhance the interest. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (A), when the "automatic continuous striking function" is set to ON in the first effect mode, and as shown in FIG. 11-35 (B), the second effect. When the "auto button function" is enabled in the mode, the player can perform the same mode of continuous striking mode display and continuous striking effect even if the player does not repeatedly perform the pressing operation. Is not due to its own operation, but by the "auto button function" of the second effect mode, when the continuous striking mode display or the continuous striking effect is executed by the "auto continuous striking function" when the long press operation is performed in the first effect mode. There is a risk that the operation timing may be overlooked in the subsequent production due to the misunderstanding that the continuous striking mode display or the continuous striking effect has been executed. Therefore, when the "automatic continuous striking function" is enabled as described above, since the continuous striking determination period has elapsed from the timing when the player's operation is detected, the continuous striking mode display and the continuous striking effect are started to start the operation promotion display. The period TL1 from the start of the continuous striking mode display to the start of the continuous striking mode display is longer than the period TL2 from the start of the operation correspondence display to the start of the continuous striking mode display when the "auto button function" is enabled (TL1>. TL2), Since it becomes easier for the player to identify which of the "automatic continuous striking function" and the "auto button function" is effective, the continuous striking effect by the "automatic continuous striking function" in the first effect mode and the second effect mode The continuous hitting effect by the "auto button function" can be appropriately used according to the player's preference.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can alternately display the first display and the second display in the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display. According to this feature, as the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display, the first display and the second display that imitate the form at the time of non-detection and the detection of the predetermined operation are alternately displayed, so that the player can perform the predetermined operation. Is easy to recognize, so that the execution of a predetermined operation can be suitably promoted.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 enables the operation detection of the push button 31B at the timing ta3 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the preparation display, and also enables the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and "press!" The first display is performed to display the operation promotion image Z22 including the character image Z222 and the downward arrow image Z223 indicating the pressing direction. According to this feature, the form of the detection means when the operation detection is enabled matches the operation correspondence display, so that the predetermined operation can be more easily recognized, and thus the execution of the predetermined operation is suitably promoted. it can.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display even in the periods ta2 to ta3 before the operation detection is enabled, and as the operation correspondence display before the operation detection is enabled. , Display a preparation display different from the first display and the second display. According to this feature, the player can recognize that it is before the detection of the predetermined motion is enabled.

Further, in the button image Z1221, the display mode of the first region Z1221A is the same as that of the first region Z221A of the button image Z221, but the display mode of the second region Z1221B is different from the second region Z221B of the button image Z221. , Operation promotion image displayed when the first effect mode is set The first display period of the first display in Z22, Z32, Z42 and the operation support displayed when the second effect mode is set. The first display period of the first display in the images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 is a common period in the development suggestion effect. According to this feature, it is possible to specify which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set by the difference in the display mode between the operation promotion display and the operation compatible display, and even if the display mode is different, the period Is the same, so it can be easily recognized that it is the first display.

Further, as the operation-corresponding display, the first display (see FIG. 11-23 (C)) that imitates the form of the push button 31B when the predetermined operation is not detected and the form of the push button 31B when the predetermined operation is detected are imitated. The second display (see FIG. 11-23 (D)), the first special display (see FIG. 11-36 (C)) that imitates the form of the stick controller 31A when the predetermined operation is not detected, and the predetermined operation. There is a second special display (see FIG. 11-36 (D)) that imitates the form of the stick controller 31A at the time of detection, and the period TL3 from the first display to the second display. , The length is different from the period TL4 from the display of the first special display to the display of the second special display.
According to this feature, the movement amount S1 between the origin position and the detection position of the operation unit 31D of the push button 31B is the movement amount S2 between the origin position and the detection position of the operation unit 31F of the stick controller 31A. Since it is less than (S1 <S2), the period TL3 from the display of the first display to the display of the second display is the period from the display of the first special display to the display of the second special display. By making the period shorter than TL4, it is possible to display an appropriate operation correspondence display corresponding to each detection means.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 suggests that the operation promotion display is started by gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z221 imitating the push button 31B before displaying the operation promotion image Z22. The display is executable. According to this feature, attention to the operation-corresponding display can be increased by executing the predetermined display.

Further, in the effect control CPU 120, during the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in the convex mode, the button image Z221 is in the bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to emit the push button 31B. In the display period of the second display in which the button image Z221 is in the concave mode, the button image Z221 is in the dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off to turn off the push button 31B. According to this feature, the operation correspondence display and the button LED 62 can prompt the player to perform a predetermined operation.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image Z60 as an erasure display at the timing ta5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the third "convex" mode is terminated. According to this feature, since the trigger for displaying the effect image Z60 is constant, it is difficult to overlook the timing at which the player acts.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image Z60 as an erase display after displaying the button image Z1221 in the "concave" mode at the timing ta5B at which the display of the button image Z1221 in the "convex" mode is finished for the third time. .. According to this feature, it is possible to make it appear as if a predetermined effect is executed by a predetermined action of the player.

Although the feature portion 208SG in the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and there are changes and additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Is also included in the present invention.

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In the feature unit 208SG, the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A as the detection means exemplify a mode in which a single push operation, a long press operation, a continuous hit operation, or the like can be detected as a predetermined operation of the player. Is not limited to this, and the detecting means may be able to detect a predetermined operation (for example, a slide operation, a touch operation, etc.) other than the above.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as a detection means, a push sensor 35B or a controller that takes a "convex" mode or a "raised" mode when a predetermined motion is not detected and a "concave" mode or a "tilted" mode when a predetermined motion is detected. Although the embodiment to which the sensor unit 35A is applied has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and detection other than the above if the mode changes between the time when the predetermined operation is not detected and the time when the predetermined operation is detected. Means (eg, cross key 60, etc.) may be applied. Further, it may be one that can be changed into a plurality of modes when a predetermined motion is not detected, or one that can be changed into a plurality of modes when a predetermined motion is detected.

Further, for example, it may be possible to execute an effect in which the content progresses according to the detection result of the detection means capable of detecting a plurality of types of operations (for example, front, back, left, right) such as the cross key 60. In this case, when the selection operation promotion image Z4 shown in FIG. 11-10 (C) is displayed as the operation promotion display image or the operation correspondence display image, for example, the front, rear, left, and right operation units are not displayed. When the first display of the "convex" mode imitating the form at the time of detection and the second display of the "concave" mode imitating the form at the time of detection can be alternately displayed, and the operation promotion display is displayed, While the second display in the "concave" mode is displayed in response to the operation detection, when the operation-compatible display is displayed, a special image acts after displaying the first display in the "convex" mode to "concave". The second display of the aspect may be displayed. If the amount of movement between the origin position and the detection position of each operation unit of the cross key 60 and the amount of movement between the origin position and the detection position of the operation unit 31F of the stick controller 31A are different, "convex". It is preferable that the first display period of the first display of the mode is different from the first display period of the first display of the "start" mode of the stick controller 31A.

Further, when a plurality of types of operations (for example, front / rear / left / right) can be detected like the cross key 60, a part of the plurality of operation units (for example, left / right) can be detected. When the operation is effective, in the operation promotion display image and the operation correspondence display image, the first display and the second display may be alternately displayed only in the operation unit where the operation is effective. Further, when the operations of a plurality of operation units are valid, the timing of displaying the first display or the second display may be the same timing for all the operation units, or the first display or the second display may be displayed for each operation unit. The timing of displaying may be different.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, in the production in which the content progresses according to the detection result of the detection means capable of detecting the predetermined movement of the player (for example, the development suggestion production or the determination production), the operation promotion display or the operation correspondence display is displayed. The first display imitating the form at the time of non-detection and the second display imitating the form at the time of detection can be alternately displayed, and the content progresses according to the detection result of the detection means capable of detecting the predetermined motion of the player. When performing an operation promotion display that promotes the player's operation other than the effect to be performed (for example, when performing an operation that is not related to the jackpot expectation level, such as when the effect is set as shown in FIG. 11-10), the operation promotion display or operation support is performed. In the display, it is preferable not to enable the first display imitating the non-detection form and the second display imitating the detection form to be alternately displayed, but the first display and the second display are set alternately. You may do so.

Further, other than the effect that the content progresses according to the detection result of the detection means capable of detecting the predetermined motion of the player and the effect that the content progresses according to the detection result of the detection means capable of detecting the predetermined motion of the player ( For example, when displaying the effect of (for example, when performing an operation not related to the jackpot expectation degree such as when the effect is set as shown in FIG. 11-10) in a common period, detection of a detection means capable of detecting a predetermined motion of the player In the production in which the content progresses according to the result, the first display and the second display can be alternately displayed in the operation promotion display and the operation correspondence display, while in the production other than the production, the first display in the operation promotion display is possible. It is preferable not to enable the display and the second display to be displayed alternately, but the first display and the second display may be set alternately.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, the operation promotion display as the operation promotion display corresponding to the predetermined operation is a display for promoting the predetermined operation to the player, and the operation support display is a display corresponding to the operation promotion display. , However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the operation-compatible display corresponds to (or is related to) the predetermined operation, as long as the display does not promote the predetermined operation to the player. A display that does not correspond to the operation promotion display (for example, an operation-compatible display different from the display mode of the operation promotion display) may be used.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, the period in which the operation-compatible images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 are displayed as the operation-compatible display is set as a period in which the player's operation is not effectively detected. Not limited to this, even if the player's operation is effectively detected, if a predetermined effect (for example, a dialogue effect, a dash confrontation effect, a rock destruction confrontation effect, etc.) is not executed, the operation-compatible images Z1022 and Z1032 , Z1042 may be effectively detected during the period when the player's operation is displayed.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, when a player's operation is detected in the first effect mode or when a predetermined time elapses after the operation correspondence display is started in the second effect mode, a dialogue effect or a dash is performed as a predetermined effect. We have illustrated a form in which a confrontation effect or a rock destruction confrontation effect can be executed. However, when a predetermined effect is executed, a new image is displayed or the display mode of the already displayed image is changed to perform the predetermined effect. It includes not only advancing but also starting a predetermined effect by displaying a new image. Further, the predetermined effect is not only a display effect by displaying various images as described above, but also a movable body effect for operating the movable body 32, a light emission effect for emitting light emitting means, a sound effect for outputting sound, and a light guide plate. It may be any one of the light guide plate effect by the above, or it may be a composite effect in which at least two or more of these effects are executed in a common period.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, in the second production mode, it is assumed that a predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing when a predetermined time elapses after starting various development suggestion productions (for example, a dialogue production, a dash confrontation production, or a rock). An example of a mode in which a destructive confrontation effect is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if the opportunity is different from the detection result by the detection means, a predetermined time after starting various development suggestion effects. Does not have to be the timing at which the above has elapsed. For example, the timing at which the first display period of the first display of the predetermined time ends, the timing at which the second display period of the second display of the predetermined time starts, and the shield image Z61 are erased and displayed. The predetermined conditions may be satisfied at various triggers (timing) such as the timing when the special character image Z1224 is displayed and the timing when the predetermined time has elapsed since the special character image Z1224 was displayed.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as a shielding effect that makes the operation-compatible display difficult to see, a form that makes it difficult to see by displaying the fog-like shielding image Z61 on at least the button image Z1221 of the operation-compatible image Z1022. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the shielded image Z61 can be variously modified, and appears in clouds, rain, shutters, development suggestion effects, etc. in addition to fog, for example. The operation-compatible image Z1022 may be an image that easily makes it difficult to see, such as a character, an animal, an item, a decoration, and a design. Further, it is not only shielded by displaying an image such as the shielded image Z61, but also visually recognized by a movable body 32 provided on the game board 2 or a structure such as a movable body provided on the gaming machine frame 3. Including productions that are difficult to do.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as a special image acting on the operation-compatible display, a form in which a special character image Z1224 different from the ally character and the enemy character appearing in the super reach effect is applied has been illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The image is not limited, and may be an image representing a ally character, an enemy character, or another character appearing in the super reach effect. It may also be an image representing something other than a living thing such as a character (for example, a rock, a shooting star, a lightning bolt, a flash of light, etc.).

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, a mode in which the special character image Z1224 is applied as a special image acting on the operation-compatible display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of a plurality of types is used. The special image of the above can be determined, and the type of the development suggestion effect may be suggested depending on the type of the special image, or whether or not it will be a big hit may be suggested. The timing of acting on the operation correspondence display is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.
Further, in the feature unit 208SG, an example is illustrated in which the timing at which the special character image Z1224 as a special image acts on the operation-compatible display is always the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special character image is not limited to this. The timing at which the Z1224 acts on the operation-corresponding display is arbitrary. Further, one of a plurality of timings during the period in which the operation correspondence display is displayed may be determined and act on the determined timing. Further, in this case, the type of development suggestion effect may be suggested depending on the timing of action, or whether or not it will be a big hit may be suggested.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as an example in which the special image acts on the operation-corresponding display, a mode in which the special character image Z1224 is changed to a mode in which the special character manually presses the button image Z1221 has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and the special character may act in other modes such as trampling the button image Z1221. Further, the action means not only that the special image is displayed so as to be in contact with or close to the operation-compatible image, but also that the display mode of the operation-compatible image is changed even if the special image is separated from the operation-compatible image. Including what makes you.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, the first display period of the first display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 displayed when the first effect mode is set, and the second effect mode are set. The first display period of the first display in the operation-corresponding images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 sometimes displayed is a common period in the development suggestion effect, and the operation displayed when the first effect mode is set. The second display period of the second display in the promoted images Z22, Z32, and Z42, and the second display period of the second display in the operation-compatible images Z1022, Z1032, and Z1042 displayed when the second effect mode is set. Illustrated a form that is regarded as a common period in the development suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode are the first display period and the second display. As long as at least a part of the period is common, not all the first display period and the second display period may be common.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, the display times of the first display and the second display in the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, Z42 and the operation compatible images Z1022, Z1032, Z1042 are all the same (about 0.5 seconds). Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display times of the first display and the second display may be different. Further, when the first display is displayed a plurality of times, the display time of the first display of each time does not have to be the same, and when the second display is displayed a plurality of times, the display time of the second display of each time is not the same. Do not have to be all the same.

Further, the feature unit 208SG exemplifies a mode in which the effect image Z60 is displayed as a predetermined display which is different from the first display and the second display and indicates that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The display mode of the effect image Z60 is not limited, and may be a display mode different from the display mode shown in FIG. 11-24 (F). Further, not only the effect image Z60 that displays an image different from the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, Z42 and the operation compatible images Z1022, Z1032, Z1042, but also a part of the operation promotion image and the operation compatible image, for example. The button images Z221 and Z1221 which are the above may display an image in which the image is broken or melted.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, when the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 are erased and displayed, the effect image Z60 is displayed when the operation promotion image Z22, Z32, and Z42 are erased and displayed according to the operation of the player, and the effect image Z60 is erased according to the end of the operation valid period. An example of a form in which the operation promotion images Z22, Z32, and Z42 are faded out when displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation promotion image is erased and displayed according to the operation of the player and the operation valid period ends. It is also possible to erase and display in the same display mode as when erasing and displaying according to the above.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as an operation-corresponding display before the detection by the detection means is enabled, as a preparatory display different from the first display and the second display, as shown in FIGS. 11-26 (C). Although the embodiment in which the button image Z221 is changed to a dark mode has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the button image Z221 may be displayed in a display mode other than the above, such as blinking. .. Further, it is not always necessary to display the preparation display as the operation correspondence display before the detection by the detection means is enabled.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as a special effect related to the operation correspondence display before the operation correspondence display is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (B), the operation promotion image Z22 is pushed before being displayed. Although a mode in which a special display suggesting that the operation promotion display is started by gradually superimposing a plurality of button images Z221 imitating the button 31B can be executed has been illustrated, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a display different from the operation promotion display or the operation-compatible display (for example, an image that displays the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A to suggest which operation is effective) may be performed. .. Also, the special display does not necessarily have to be displayed before the detection by the detection means is enabled.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as the development suggestion effect, any of the dialogue effect, the dash confrontation effect, and the rock destruction confrontation effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least. As long as one type of development suggestion effect can be executed, it is not always necessary to execute the above three types. In addition, any one of four or more types of development suggestion effects may be made feasible.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, as an effect in which the effect progresses (progresses) by the operation of the player when the first effect mode is set, a dialogue effect as a development suggestion effect executed before the super reach is reached. , Dash confrontation production, or rock destruction confrontation production has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and dialogue production, dash confrontation production, and rock destruction confrontation production are super reach. It may be possible to individually execute an effect other than the development suggestion effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect, a notice effect, a big hit medium effect, etc.) that is executed before the event.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, when the variable display result is a big hit in the determination effect type determination process of step 208SG280, the operation target is the pattern KV-2 of the stick controller 31A, and the operation target is the pattern KB of the push button 31B. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the operation target is determined by the pattern KB-1 of the push button 31B, and the operation target is determined by the pattern KV-1 of the stick controller 31A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the operation target is the pattern KV-2 of the stick controller 31A, and the operation target is the push button 31B. When the variable display result is missed or the time saving is missed, the pattern KB-1 of the push button 31B is the operation target, and the pattern KV-1 of the stick controller 31A is the operation target. It may be determined at a higher rate than. In this case, when the pattern corresponding to the stick controller 31A is determined, the controller image Z541 in the "start" mode and the controller image Z541 in the "tilt" mode are alternately displayed, and the pattern corresponding to the push button 31B is displayed. When determined, the button image Z221 in the "convex" mode and the button image Z221 in the "concave" mode may be displayed alternately.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, during the display period of the first display in which the button image Z221 is in the convex mode, the button image Z221 is in the bright display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned on to make the push button 31B emit light. In the display period of the second display in which the button image Z221 is in the concave mode, the button image Z221 is in the dark display mode, and the button LED 62 is turned off to turn off the push button 31B. The present invention is not limited to this, and during the display period of the second display, even if the button LED 62 is not turned off, the button LED 62 may be made to emit light with a lower brightness than when the button LED 62 is turned on with the first display.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, when executing the patterns PB1-3 and PB2-3 (with vibration effect) of the dash confrontation effect, the vibration effect is executed after detecting the operation of the player. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to give a surprise to the player, increase the expectation, and enhance the effect by linking the operation promotion display or the operation corresponding display and the movement of the button. be able to.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG, since the stroke amount of the pulling operation of the stick controller 31A is larger than the stroke amount of the pressing operation of the push button 31B, the display period TL4 of the first display and the second display in the operation promotion image Z54 ( For example, about 0.8 seconds) exemplifies a form in which the display period of the first display and the second display in the operation promotion image Z22 is longer than the display period TL3 (for example, about 0.5 seconds). The display TL3 and the display period TL4 are made different regardless of the stroke amount of the detection means, for example, when it is determined that the control is performed in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) without limitation. (For example, the display period of the first display in the "convex" mode may be set to about 1.0 second), and by making it possible to execute an effect that gives the player a sense of discomfort in this way, a big hit is suggested. You may try to do it.

Further, the feature unit 208SG exemplifies a form in which a so-called one type of pachinko game machine capable of being controlled to a probabilistic state after the end of a big hit game is applied as a pachinko game machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , A so-called type 1 or 2 type of gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state by generating a V prize triggered by a small hit in a short time state after the jackpot game is completed, and the game playability can be changed in various ways. is there.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like are illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is used for the game. The number of rented balls that are circulated inside the machine and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is subtracted and stored. In these enclosed gaming machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) has been applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like in which a gaming medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine capable of playing a game may be at least one that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A detection means that can detect a predetermined movement of the player,
A display means that can display an operation-corresponding display corresponding to a predetermined operation,
At least, an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition after the display of the operation correspondence display, and
Set to a first mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the detection means, and a second mode in which the predetermined condition is satisfied by a trigger different from the detection result by the detection means. Possible mode setting means and
With
The operation-corresponding display includes a first display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is not detected, a second display that imitates the form of the detection means when a predetermined operation is detected, and the first display and the display. There is a predetermined display that is different from the second display and indicates that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
The display means
The first display and the second display can be displayed alternately.
When the second mode is set by the mode setting means, after displaying the first display, the predetermined display is displayed.
The effect executing means executes the predetermined effect when the predetermined display is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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