JP2022048279A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preferably enhancing an attention degree to a game.

SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 10 comprises a performance operation part 75 which can be operated by a player. When an operation performance occur on a display screen, when the performance operation part 75 is operated in a predetermined operation period of the operation performance, an operation corresponding performance corresponding to the operation is performed. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a specific operation period different from the predetermined operation period is set. When the performance operation part 75 is operated in the specific operation period, the information is stored as specific operation information.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery for whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a winning gaming state is performed when the gaming ball enters the starting ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. It will be done. Further, for example, in a display device provided in a gaming machine, a variable display of a pattern is started, and a stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed at the final stop display of the variable display, which is a display effect for one game. Is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-81853

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

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

The present invention
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated, and
An operation effect executing means for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing a player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means, and an operation effect executing means.
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means executes the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period.
When the grasping means grasps that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect means for executing the operation correspondence effect by the predetermined notification means or another notification means. Equipped with
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period.
It is characterized by comprising a storage means for storing specific operation information as information for which the operation within the specific period is grasped by the grasping means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pass / fail table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows the information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the game time control process. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a variation display time. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening and closing process of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for each round. It is a flowchart which shows the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure for performing various productions. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hold storage area. It is a flowchart which shows the processing for various productions in MPU of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation process for hold. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation display time table. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a hold command. It is a flowchart which shows the process for hold control. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a variation start. It is a flowchart which shows the process for changing. It is a flowchart which shows the process for variable termination. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the outline of the operation effect. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the outline of the operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the operation effect execution period. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of the game times and the operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the operation grasp process. It is a flowchart which shows the correspondence processing outside the period. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation correspondence during a specific operation period. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a demo screen. In the second embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing the corresponding processing outside the period, and (b) is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the operation instruction period in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. In the fourth embodiment, (a) is a schematic diagram for explaining a production accessory, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the production accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of an operation instruction period. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the operation instruction period in 5th Embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining how the operation is performed during the operation production. In the sixth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing the setting process of the operation effect pattern, and (b) is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of each effect pattern. In the seventh embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. (A) is a flowchart showing a correspondence process outside the period, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the eighth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a corresponding process outside the period. In the ninth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation effect generation lottery, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the tenth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing the pending information grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing the corresponding process outside the period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification which changes the operation instruction effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification which changes the operation instruction effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating how the operation correspondence effect is performed according to the number of operations. It is explanatory drawing which shows the application example of this invention with respect to the structure in which the number of operations is added according to the period in which an operation is continued.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction by being processed by a router. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entry section or non-priority starting entry section) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting ball entry section or priority starting entry section). A unit) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display unit 43, an accessory display unit 44, and the like are provided.

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

The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower operating port 34 with respect to the upper operating port 33, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts related to the lower operating port 34 than the number of payouts related to the upper operating port 33. Further, in order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 for each of the operating ports 33 and 34, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts for the variable winning device 32 than for the number of payouts for each of the operating ports 33 and 34.

In addition, an out opening 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area through the out opening 37. Further, a large number of nails 38 are planted on the game board 24 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Aspects that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

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

The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a is in a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and an open state (supported state or guided state) in which the game ball is easier to win than in the closed state. Can be switched to.

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

According to the above configuration, the game ball cannot win the lower operating opening 34 in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, and the lower operating opening 34 can be won by opening the electric accessory 34a. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is sufficiently opened, it is impossible to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and the prize can be won only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. That is, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is repelled to the outside, and does not directly win the lower operating opening 34. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it becomes extremely difficult to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower operating port 34 is entered. Winning will be easier.

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

The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32b for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and a predetermined opening / closing door 32b is likely to win a prize when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which the game shifts when a big hit or a special loss is won. The open / close execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an aspect to be done.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the surface of the gaming board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball can be seen in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the above-mentioned general winning openings 31 is installed in a state of being opened upward.

When the variable winning device 32 is in the open / close execution mode (or in the open / close execution mode) due to the big hit winning, the main display unit 43 has the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode. The round display unit RS for clearly indicating the number of times the is opened, the first result display unit AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34. A second result display unit BS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning prize is set.

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

In the first result display unit AS, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the upper operating port 33, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS and is displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the second result display unit BS, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the lower operating port 34, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and is displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

Here, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the variation display is started on the corresponding result display units AS and BS, the predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped. It corresponds to one game. However, one game round is not limited to the above content, and for example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if a prize is awarded to any of the actuation ports 33 and 34, the single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variation display is performed in the result display unit, the variation display is started in the single result display unit, and the game is played until the variation display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. It will be once.

The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly showing the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 performs a variable display of the pattern triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35 is performed. The result of is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and is displayed in a variable manner. After it is stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower actuating port 34 is in the open state in a predetermined manner.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are composed of a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used. May be good.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variable display (or variable display or switching display) of the symbol. Further, in the variable display unit 36, a center frame 42 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is not deteriorated due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. ..

The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. In this case, the variation display in the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display unit BS, the variable display is performed accordingly. At the same time, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. Then, for example, the game times for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode are preset in the symbol display device 41. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

A first reserved light emitting unit 45 corresponding to the first result display unit AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided on the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the upper operating port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first reserved light emitting unit 45. Further, in the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42, a second reserved light emitting unit 46 corresponding to the second result display unit BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the lower operating port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the second reserved light emitting unit 46. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 and the second reserved light emitting unit 46 is not hindered by the falling of the gaming ball. ing.

At the lower part of the center frame 42, a third reserved light emitting unit 47 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is displayed by lighting the third holding light emitting unit 47. It should be noted that each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 may be configured to be displayed by a part of the symbol display device 41.

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

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

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 61. A display light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window unit 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. Further, on both the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided.

Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

Further, in the area of the upper bulging portion 65 facing the front of the pachinko machine 10, a production operation unit 75 (specifically, an operation button) manually operated by the player is provided. For example, by manually operating the effect operation unit 75 according to the suggestion displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, the effect content on the display screen G or the like of the symbol display device 41 corresponds to the operation. It will be the production content of.

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

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

The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 83 made of the above. The board box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Since they are inseparably connected by the box coupling portions 85, the substrate box 83 needs to be destroyed or partially cut when the internal space of the substrate box 83 is opened. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portions of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used to perform the coupling processing.

Any configuration can be applied to the box joint portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the box joint portion 85, the box base can be connected to the box base. It is designed so that it cannot be opened with the box cover. The joining process by the box joining portion 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the joining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the illegal opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole among the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 are used. Cut the connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body. As a result, the box base of the board box 83 and the box cover are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 83 has been opened illegally by looking at the board box 83.

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

As a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a sealing sticker may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Further, the seal seal is provided with an IC tag that transmits a response wave containing identification information to a ring wave of a predetermined frequency, and when the seal seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response is described above. It may be configured so that the transmission of waves is impossible.

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

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

The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and is a tank 95 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game field are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. It is equipped with a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism unit 92 is mounted with a back pack board provided with a power switch for performing an ON operation and an OFF operation of the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power source of AC 24 volt.

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

The control device collective unit 93 includes a payout control device 97, a power supply, and a launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and launch control device 98 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured by accommodating a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by accommodating a power supply and a launch control board in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and is further determined by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled by operating the firing handle 54. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, and can maintain the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become like.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

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

The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, etc. provided in the main control device 81 are connected to the input side of the MPU 202. In this case, a power supply and a launch control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Further, as a part of various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning ball entry section (payout compatible ball entry section) such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, and a through gate 35, etc. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the above are connected, and a winning determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry portion is performed in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81. Further, in the MPU 202, the jackpot generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and the support generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the through gate 35.

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

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

Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening / closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 201, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is won in the open state, the drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b is executed in the MPU 202 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, in each game round, the display control of the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the main display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display unit is in the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32. The display control of the round display unit RS in 43 is executed.

Furthermore, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side can be informed of ball entry to various ball entry sections and a big hit. Information about the lottery result such as is output. This makes it possible to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like with the hall computer HC.

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

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

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

Further, an operation detection sensor provided in the effect operation unit 75 is connected to the effect control device 82. When the effect operation unit 75 is operated, it is detected by the operation detection sensor, and the effect control device 82 can grasp the operation.

The display control device 212 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, the effect control device 82 determines the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 41 based on various commands input from the main control device 81. Execute a lottery for the presence or absence of reach and the content of the reach effect.

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

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

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

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

Further, in the case of the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result described later, the variation display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed in the state where the combination of the symbols with different numbers is formed, and then the explicit moving image is displayed. It is designed to be displayed. Further, in the case of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, which will be described later, the variation display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then the variation display is completed. , Common videos are displayed.

The mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate.

The first hold display area Ga is set on the left side at the lower part of the display screen G, and the second hold display area Gb is set on the right side at the lower part of the display screen G.

In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of holds when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a partition. Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper operating opening 33, the maximum number of holdings is 4, and in correspondence with this, the first holding display area Ga includes the first unit holding display areas Ga1 and the second. The unit hold display area Ga2, the third unit hold display area Ga3, and the fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

For example, when the number of holdings when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 is 1, a predetermined holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Ga1, and the game ball is placed in the upper operating port 33. When the number of reserved images is four, a predetermined reserved image is displayed in all of the first unit reserved display area Ga1 to the fourth unit reserved display area Ga4.

Further, in the second hold display area (priority side hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of holds when the game ball wins the lower operating port 34 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. It is displayed in a section so that it can be displayed. Specifically, when the game ball wins the lower operating port 34, the maximum number of holdings is 4, and in correspondence with this, the second holding display area Gb includes the first unit holding display area Gb1 and the second. The unit hold display area Gb2, the third unit hold display area Gb3, and the fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

For example, when the number of holdings when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34 is 1, the holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Gb1, and the game ball wins in the lower operating opening 34. When the number of reserved images is 4, the reserved image is displayed in all of the 1st unit reserved display area Gb1 to the 4th unit reserved display area Gb4.

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

The main display area P corresponds to the main display unit 43, and when variable display is performed by the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the main display unit 43, the main display area P corresponds to the main display area P. Also, variable display is performed. As described above, the variable display corresponding to the main display unit 43 is performed not only in the variable display by the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G but also in the main display area P.

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

The MPU 202 uses various counter information during the game to perform a big hit generation lottery, a display setting of the main display unit 43, a symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, a display setting of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a lottery for generating jackpots, and a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type such as a probabilistic jackpot result or a normal jackpot result. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first result display unit AS of the main display unit 43. The second result display unit BS and the variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time of the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 and the main display area P in the symbol display device 41 are used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is set to the electric accessory open state is used.

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

The holding ball storage area 232 includes a holding area RE including a holding area Ra for the first result display unit and a holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb are provided with a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and are buffers for a lottery counter according to the winning history of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, respectively. The numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the 231 is stored in any of the areas as reserved information. The reserved information corresponds to special information.

In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth. Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of areas. By providing each of the four areas in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 can be reserved and stored. Further, a total reserved number storage area is provided in the reserved ball storage area 232, and the number of winning histories stored in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is specified in the total reserved number storage area. Information to do is stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the hold area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and is the execution area AE at the start of one game round. Based on various numerical information stored in, the hit / fail judgment is performed.

More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 599, reach the maximum value (that is, 599), and then return to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The value of the random number that wins the big hit is stored as a hit / miss table (hit / miss information group) in the hit / miss table storage area 221 as the hit / miss information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the pass / fail table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, as the pass / fail tables, the pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) in FIG. 8 (a) and the pass / fail table for the high probability mode in FIG. 8 (b) (high). Probability pass / fail information group) is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is two. On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 8B, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

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

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value (that is, 29), and then return to 0. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of big hit results are (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the lower after the opening / closing execution mode ends. By providing differences in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

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

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

The number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, and the opening limit time for one opening and the opening limit number for one opening are in the low-frequency winning mode in the high-frequency winning mode. As long as the frequency of winning a prize in the variable winning device 32 increases from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of openings and closings than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is long, or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be large. good.

However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the open / close execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 does not substantially win a prize. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one opening, while in the low frequency winning mode, one opening is set. The product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the open limit number may be set longer than the open limit time. Further, even if the firing interval of the game ball and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former. It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a prize is not substantially generated in the variable winning device 32.

As a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is compared in a situation where the firing of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area. Low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) and high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state) so that the frequency of opening state per unit time is relatively high and low. And are set.

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

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the lower operating port 34 will be won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper operating port 33 is higher than that of the lower operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 34 is more likely than the upper operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is won in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. be able to.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the electric service open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, the electric accessory open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric service open state in. Further, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one of the conditions of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability, or any combination of the conditions.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

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

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

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (low probability corresponding special gaming state).

The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. be. In other words, the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot state (unspecified high probability corresponding gaming state).

The explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

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

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

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

As described above, since the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot results, the modes of the probability variation jackpot results are diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of probability variation jackpot results, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest, and the opening / closing execution is executed. Although it becomes a low frequency winning mode in the mode, it becomes a high frequency support mode in the support mode. The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the next highest, and it becomes a low frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode and a low frequency support mode in the support mode. The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, the monotonousness of the game can be suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

In particular, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, as a game state, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode, it is possible to create a game state in which the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode or a low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

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

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the big hit is won is the case where the big hit is won based on the prize to the upper operating port 33 and the winning to the lower operating port 34. It is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display unit or the distribution table for the second result display unit is used, the probability that the probability variation jackpot result will be the same when the jackpot is won is the same. There is. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. ing. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the winning / failing lottery mode will be in the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode is that the jackpot is won based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. It is the same as the case of (specifically, 2/3).

However, if a jackpot is won based on a prize in the lower operating port 34 and a probability variation jackpot result is generated, a 15R probability variation jackpot result is always obtained, whereas a jackpot is won based on a prize in the upper operating port 33. In the case of a probability variation jackpot result, there is a 1/4 probability of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and a 1/2 probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot result. That is, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which has the highest degree of advantage for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. It will be higher than if you win a big hit based on the prize.

In addition, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, as described above, the winning / fail lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode, so that the 15R probability variation jackpot result And when compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the chances of receiving the payout of the game ball are reduced because the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, and further, it is shaken based on the distribution table for the second result display unit. It is less likely that a minute lottery will be held.

As described above, there is a clear difference in the advantage for the player between the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. Therefore, the player will play the game while expecting that the lower operating port 34 of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 will be awarded, and the frequency of winning the lower operating port 34 accordingly. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode increases.

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

On the other hand, in the case of the special deviation result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the deviation result is obtained, the special deviation state is obtained. In the special out-of-order state, the open / close execution mode is entered in the situation where the out-of-order result is obtained in the winning / failing lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the migration destination is a low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special deviation, it cannot be expected that the game ball will win the big prize opening 32a. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the transition between the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

By setting the special deviation result as described above, the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, in the normal gaming state where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode instead of the opening / closing execution mode, if a special deviation result is obtained, the opening / closing execution is performed as the low frequency winning mode. It only shifts to the mode, and then returns to the above-mentioned normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, but the winning / failing lottery mode is high. It becomes a probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state shift to the open / close execution mode as the same low frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes the low frequency support. The difference between the two is that in the former, the winning / failing lottery mode is in the low probability mode, while in the latter, it is in the high probability mode. That is, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state have the same behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34. However, only the internal lottery status will be different. As a result, when the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, occurs under the normal gaming state, it becomes possible to imagine whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode has subsequently shifted to the high-probability mode. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of.

When the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number resulting in the special deviation is two, which is the same as the value of the random number winning the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the value of the random number resulting in the special deviation is special in the number of random number values of the jackpot winning and the low probability mode. It is one that is less than the number of random numbers that result in deviation. By reducing the number of random number values that result in special deviations to be smaller than the number of random number values that win big hits in high-probability mode, the jackpot is greater than the probability of special deviation results in high-probability mode. You can increase the probability of winning. In addition, by setting the number of random numbers that result in special deviations less in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probability of a special deviation result in the high probability mode is lower than in the low probability mode. Can also be lowered.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reach the maximum value (that is, 238), and then return to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb. Then, it is decided whether or not to generate the reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game round to shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the reach generation regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be set individually according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variation display is a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This is a display state for making the player think that the special display result is likely to be a variable display state before the display.

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

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

To specifically explain the display contents of FIG. 6, first, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. After that, the variation display mode of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or can recognize the symbol displayed. Then, when the variation display of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is completed, the variation display mode of the lower symbol sequence Z3 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 ends. In this case, the reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the same numbers on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. Then, when the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display and the open / close execution mode is generated, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variation display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2 in the middle row is terminated.

Further, in the reach display, in the state where the combination of the reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variable display of the symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to reach the reach. It includes those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether or not to perform the advance notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character by using the reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS includes the variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43, the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41, and the main display area in the symbol display device 41. The variable display time in P is used in determining the MPU 202. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the variable type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

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

As described above, in the MPU 202, the fluctuation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined by using the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE. In making the determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. Further, in the MPU 202, the stop result in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined by using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, in making the determination, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 81>
Next, the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing executed in order to advance the game in each game time by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 will be described. In the MPU 202, in addition to the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing, the main processing activated when the power is turned on and the NMI interrupt processing activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) are executed. However, the description of these processes will be omitted.

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

In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved. For example, when it is determined that the ball has entered the upper operating port 33, the winning detection flag for the upper operating port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and the ball has entered the lower operating port 34. If it is determined that the flag has been set, the winning detection flag for the lower operating port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235. Further, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

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

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

In the following step S104, a prize-winning process for thru accompanying the prize-winning to the through gate 35 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not the through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and if the flag is stored, it is stored in the electric service holding area. The value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the electric accessory holding area on condition that the number of stored accessories is less than 4. Further, the effect control device 82 is subjected to a process for turning on the hold light emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the hold storage number. When the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage areas 235, the winning detection flag for the through gate is deleted and the winning process for the through gate is completed.

After executing the winning process for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, and in the step S105, the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt process is terminated. do.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, when the game ball does not win in any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

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

That is, when the start hold storage number RaN for the upper operating port is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS updated in step S103. Is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area Ra of the hold area Ra for the upper working port, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the start hold storage number RaN for the upper working port incremented by 1 in step S302.

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

In the following steps S305 and S306, the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are the control devices on the sub side (secondary side), recognize that the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 has won a prize, and will be described later. The confirmation process for hold and the setting process for the hold command, which are the processes for executing the hold notice, are executed. After that, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is cleared and the information acquisition process is terminated.

The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later, but the hold command has an upper operation port. Information on which of the winnings to the working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 is based on is included, and the effect control device 82 receives the hold command to receive the hold display area Ga. , Performs a process for changing the display in Gb in accordance with the increase in the number of pending items.

Specifically, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the upper operation port 33, the hold display area for the upper operation port 33 The process for displaying the holding image on Ga is executed. In the hold display area Ga, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the upper operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 at the left end. If the start hold storage number RaN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4. Further, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the lower operation port 34, the command is held in the hold display area Gb for the lower operation port. Execute the process to display the image. In the hold display area Gb, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RbN for the lower operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Gb1 at the left end. If the start hold storage number RbN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4. A detailed description of each process of steps S305 and S306 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

After executing the game times control process in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404 to execute the game state transition process. The details will be described later, but by this game state transition process, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. The details of the game times control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

In the following step S405, an electric service support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower actuating port 34 is executed. In this electric service support process, the electric service is released depending on whether or not the electric service 34a is opened by using the numerical information acquired from the electric service release counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 233 of the RAM 204. A lottery is performed, and when the electric accessory is won in the open state, the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric service opening lottery.

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

In the electric service support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Then, in the case of the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set more than in the case of the low frequency support mode, and once, when the electric accessory open state is won. Set a long opening time. Further, in the high frequency support mode, when the electric accessory open state is won and the electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, the next open state is started after one open state is completed. The closing time is set to be shorter than the one-time opening time.

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

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

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

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

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly. The variable type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control process>
Next, the game times control process in step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 17.

In the game times control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. do. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is deleted when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process.

When the open / close execution mode is in progress, this game is performed without executing any of the processes after step S502, that is, the game round start process of steps S503 to S505 and the game round progress process of steps S506 to S509. Ends the control process. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not the operating openings 33 and 34 have been won.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common hold number CRN is 1 or more, as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display unit hold area Rb should be set for variable display regardless of whether the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the hold area Ra for the first result display unit and the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, the hold for the second result display unit corresponding to the lower operating port 34 is held. The reserved information stored in the area Rb has priority.

In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first start hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S603, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

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

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

In the following step S607, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, to the upper operating port 33. A shift command including information that it is supported is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

In the following step S613, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, the information that the hold area targeted for the data shift this time corresponds to the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, corresponds to the lower operating port 34. A shift command including information about what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process is terminated.

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

Next, the fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the variation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Is determined. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the open / close execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is cleared when the normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

If the mode is not in the high probability mode, the pass / fail judgment is performed in step S702 with reference to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. 8A. Determine if it is. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the pass / fail judgment is performed in step S703 with reference to the pass / fail table for the high probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / failing table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Determine if it is.

After the processing of step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S712, the processing for setting the game result of the current game round is executed, and the first result display unit AS or the first result display unit AS or the first in the current game round. 2 The process for setting the stop result when the variable display executed by any of the result display units BS is terminated is executed. In this case, when setting the stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as the stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

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

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

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

After the processing of step S706 or step S707, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probability variation jackpot result. In the case of a probabilistic jackpot result, in step S709, a state in which either the stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the current game round in which the probabilistic jackpot result is generated. Executes the stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot to set whether to end the fluctuation display with. Further, in step S709, information for specifying in the MPU 202 which probabilistic jackpot result is the hit / fail determination result of this game round is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S709, any one of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, and the 15R probability change flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

On the other hand, if the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired with reference to the stop result table for the normal jackpot, and the address information is used to stop the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. After that, in step S711, information for specifying in the MPU 202 whether the hit / fail determination result of this game round is a normal jackpot result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S711, the normal flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big hit, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, for the time of disconnection for setting which stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the current game time, which is the result of the disengagement, to end the variation display. Executes the stop result setting process of. Further, in step S712, information for specifying in the MPU 202 that the hit / fail determination result of the current game round is a miss result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S712, either the normal deviation flag or the special deviation flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

After executing any of the processes of step S709, step S711, and step S712, in step S713, in order to set the variation display time of the current game times in the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS. The variable display time setting process of is executed.

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

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

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

If an affirmative judgment is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, and the variation display time table for reach generation stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is referred to this time. The variation display time information corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS is acquired, and the variation display time information is collected in the subsequent step S804 in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. ). After that, this setting process ends.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the winning / failing lottery is the result of shifting to the open / close execution mode (one of the big hit results and the special loss result), or the result of the winning / failing lottery is the normal loss result and for reaching. When the lottery is won, the reach display is executed.

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

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

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the variation type counter CS this time is referred to with reference to the variation display time table for non-reach stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 in step S805. The fluctuation display time corresponding to the above is acquired, and the fluctuation display time information is set in the fluctuation display time counter area in step S806. After that, this setting process ends. The variation display time information when the reach does not occur is set so that the variation display time becomes shorter as the number of start hold storage numbers N increases. The variable display time table for non-reach generation will be described in detail later.

In the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the reach is not selected so that the shorter variable display time is selected as compared with the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. A variable display time table for generation is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variable display time may be the same or may be the opposite of the above relationship. Further, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time when the reach occurs, and the variable display time that is easy to be selected and the variable display time that is difficult to be selected are different between the jackpot winning time and the losing reach time. It may be configured. Further, the variable display time table for the probabilistic jackpot, the variable display time table for the normal jackpot, the variable display time table for the missed reach, and the variable display time table for the complete miss may be set individually.

As described above, the variation display time of each game is determined by using the presence / absence of reach occurrence, the type of reach display, the number of reserved information, the value of the variation type counter, and the like as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game is set with the contents of other pending information, specifically, the information for jackpot determination, the information for type determination, and the information for reach determination included in the other reserved information as parameters. It is decided without doing.

Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 16), after step S713, the variation start command and the type command are set in step S714. The fluctuation start command includes information on whether or not reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time. In addition, the type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes information on the game result, such as information on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, information on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, and information on the special missed result. included.

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

After that, in step S715, among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS, the variation display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game times. In this case, if the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game times is the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. When it is stored, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game times is the second result display unit BS. After that, this fluctuation start processing is terminated.

Returning to the description of the game round control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is in the variable display, the game round progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game round progress process, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game round has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation display time information stored in the fluctuation display time counter area of the RAM 204 is "0". As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17). Further, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is activated.

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

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

In the following step S509, a variable end command is set. After that, the game round control process is terminated. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 transmits the received variable end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. By receiving the variable end command, the display control device 212 makes a definite display (final stop display) of the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round.

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Next, the game state transition process in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 to 21.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the variation display of the pattern on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS of one game round is completed. If it is not the timing when the variation display is finished, the game state transition process is finished as it is.

When the variation display is finished, in step S903, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game times corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the unexplicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special deviation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

If any of the above flags is stored, the opening / closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S904. In the start processing, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) for waiting without starting the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 for the opening of the opening / closing execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information set differs depending on whether or not the open / close execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is different in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

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

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

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

In the following step S910, after executing the external signal setting process, the game state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine 10 generates a jackpot in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the unspecified 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special deviation flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any of them is stored. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot and the special deviation signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and the special deviation signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot and special deviation signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot and special deviation signal are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine in the management control device. It is possible to grasp that the opening / closing execution mode has occurred at 10.

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

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, such a determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning driving unit 32c. When the large winning opening 32a is not open, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0", and the timer area provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is determined in step S1003. It is determined whether or not the value of T is "0".

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

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

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the high frequency winning mode is set. In the high frequency winning mode, in step S1102, “15000” (that is, 30 sec) is set in the timer area T in order to measure the opening / closing timing for opening / closing the large winning opening 32a. The count value set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. In the following step S1103, "10" is set in the winning counter area PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening 32a. After that, this setting process ends.

In the case of not the high frequency winning mode, that is, in the low frequency winning mode, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T in step S1104, and the winning counter area PC is set in the following step S1105. , Set "6". After that, this setting process ends.

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

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

When the value of the timer area T is "0" in step S1007, or when the value of the winning counter area PC is "0" in step S1010, it means that the large winning opening closing condition is satisfied. In such a case, the variable winning drive unit 32c is set to the non-driving state in order to close the large winning opening 32a in step S1011.

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

In the high frequency winning mode, the timer area T is set to "1000" (that is, 2 sec), and in the low frequency winning mode, the timer area T is set to "100" (that is, 0.2 sec). do. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the time during which the large winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. After that, the closing command is set in step S1017, and the opening / closing process of the main winning opening is completed. This set closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This closure command contains information on whether it is a high frequency winning mode or a low frequency winning mode. Based on the received closing command, the effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

If it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the round counter area RC is "0", the ending start process is executed in step S1018. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending of the open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for the ending stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information set differs depending on whether or not the open / close execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is different in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

Then, in step S1019, after setting the ending command, the opening / closing process of the winning opening is completed. This set ending command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This ending command contains information on whether it is a high frequency winning mode or a low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the display (for example, moving image display) corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode is performed based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 18), after executing the large winning opening opening / closing process in step S912, it is determined in step S913 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, and the step is also taken. In S914, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for the ending has elapsed. If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" or the waiting time for the ending has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

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

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

If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the unspecified 2R probability variation flag is stored. If the unspecified 2R probability change flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1206. After that, in step S1207, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1207, the present migration process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1205 that the unspecified 2R probability variation flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored. If the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1209. After that, in step S1210, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, "100" is set in the game count counter area provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode ends when the game times continue 100 times, and then shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. After executing the process of step S1211, the present migration process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, the main transition process is terminated as it is. That is, when the result is a special deviation and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the game state of the game times resulting in the special deviation is maintained after the end of the open / close execution mode.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 18), after the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode in step S915 is completed, the round display end process is executed in step S916. In this process, the display control of the round display unit RS is terminated so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off. That is, the round display in the round display unit RS starts when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode ends. In this case, when the opening / closing execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened / closed is smaller and the opening time and closing time of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than those in the high-frequency winning mode. .. Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display unit RS is shorter than that in the high frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display that is stopped and displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS is started when the game round ends and continues until the next game round is started. Therefore, when shifting to the open / close execution mode, the above result display starts before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display unit RS, and continues until after the content of the number of rounds is displayed. Will be continued. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the content of the number of rounds.

After that, in step S917, after executing the end processing of the open / close execution mode, the main game state transition process is ended. In the end processing of the open / close execution mode, if the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special deviation flag are stored, they are deleted and not already stored. If so, maintain that state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the effect control device 82, the MPU 252 has a hold display control command (hold display control information) for performing hold display control, a game turn control command (game turn control information) for performing variable display of a symbol, and a game turn control command. Receives open / close execution mode commands (open / close execution mode information) for displaying moving images in open / close execution mode. Then, the received commands are analyzed, or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

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

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

The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver built in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

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

It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and share them with each character ROM 256 to store image data and the like. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

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

<Processing related to various productions>
Next, processing related to various effects executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. As this process, various effect processes are provided, and the various effect processes are periodically started by the MPU 242 at a predetermined cycle (for example, a 2 msec cycle).

Hereinafter, various production processes will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

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

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

Then, in step S1305, after performing other processing for the production, various production processing is terminated. In the other processing, processing for performing various settings, initialization, and the like of various light emitting units 45 to 47, 63 for production, the speaker unit 64, and the like is executed. In the configuration in which the movable accessory is connected to the effect control device 82, the initial position setting process of the movable accessory is performed by this process. In addition, in this other process, a process for performing an effect based on the reception of an effect command (a command for opening / closing execution mode and a command corresponding to the transition of the support mode or the lottery mode) according to the transition of the gaming state. I do.

Hereinafter, the hold control process in step S1301, the variation display control process in step S1302, the operation grasp process in step S1303, and the demo screen process in step S1304 will be described.

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

Hereinafter, the confirmation process for holding will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

Specifically, first, in step S1402, among the reserved information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, the information for jackpot determination, that is, the acquired jackpot random number counter. Grasp the value of C1.

In the following step S1403, it is determined whether or not the mode is in the low probability mode. Specifically, by determining whether or not the high-probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, it is determined whether or not the current winning / losing lottery mode is the low-probability mode. In the case of the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the information for jackpot determination (value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 with reference to the hit / fail table for the low probability mode corresponds to the jackpot winning. Identify if they are included in the group. Further, in the case of the high probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the jackpot determination information (big hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S302 is referred to with reference to the hit / fail table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. 8A. (Value of) is included in the information set as a jackpot win.

After step S1404 or step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406 to determine whether or not the jackpot determination information (value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 corresponds to the jackpot winning or special loss result. If the jackpot winning or special loss result is supported, the jackpot information or special loss information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1407, and the confirmation process for this hold is terminated as it is.

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

In the following step S1409, the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1408 is referred to by referring to the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203. (Value of) is included in the information set as the reach win.

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

<Pending command setting process>
Next, the setting process of the hold command will be described. The hold command setting process is a process for causing the effect control device 82 to grasp the result of determining whether the hold information is correct or not and the variation display time.

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

As described above, the variation display time in the game round is set in the variation time setting process (steps S713, FIG. 17) of the variation start process (FIG. 16). In such processing, when the reach display occurs, the variation display time table for reach occurrence is referred to, and when the reach display does not occur, the variation display time for non-reach occurrence is referred to and the variation display time is set. ..

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

The variation display time table for reach generation and the variation display time table for non-reach generation will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 26.

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

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

In the variation display time table for non-reach generation, as shown in FIG. 26B, the variation display time is set to be shorter as the number of common hold number CRNs is larger. Specifically, the variable display time when the common hold number CRN is "1" is "21 sec", and the variable display time when the common hold number CRN is "2" or "3" is "9 sec", which is "4" or more. In the case of, the variable display time is "3 sec". Therefore, when a large amount of hold information is stored in the hold ball storage area 232, the variable display time is shortened and the progress of the game becomes smooth. In addition, if the reserved information is not stored or even if it is stored but the number of stored information is small, the variable display time becomes long, and the period during which the game times are not executed is shortened as much as possible. It has become. The variable display time may be set differently according to the stored holding areas Ra and Rb.

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

First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the information corresponding to any of the jackpot results or the special missed results is stored as the information stored in step S1407. When the information corresponding to any of the jackpot results or the special missed result is stored, in step S1502 and step S1503, the information of the type of the jackpot result or the information of the special missed result and the information of the variable display time are stored. A process for causing the effect control device 82 to grasp is executed. Specifically, in step S1502, if any of the jackpot results is obtained, the jackpot type counter C2 of the pending information is grasped and the distribution table is acquired, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result and the unspecified 2R probability variation are obtained. The hold information corresponding to the jackpot result, the 15R probability variation jackpot result, or the normal jackpot result is grasped, and the fluctuation type counter CS of the hold information is confirmed to grasp the fluctuation display time. Further, in step S1502, when the result is a special deviation, the fluctuation type counter CS of the hold information is confirmed to grasp the fluctuation display time. As described above, in the case of either the jackpot result or the special off result, the reach display always occurs, so that the fluctuation display time can be grasped based on the fluctuation type counter CS.

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

Although the hold command is configured to include the game result information, the configuration is such that the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 are included, and the effect control device 82 side sets the hit / fail table and the distribution table of the main control device 81. The game result may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. Further, although the hold command is configured to include the variation display time information, the configuration is such that the variation type counter CS information is included, and the same table as the variation display time table of the main control device 81 is provided on the effect control device 82 side. It may be stored and the fluctuation display time may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the fluctuation type counter CS. These are the same for other pending commands.

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

In the case of hold information for which reach display occurs, in step S1505, the fluctuation display time of the hold information is grasped. In this process, the fluctuation type counter CS of the hold information and the fluctuation display time table for generating reach (FIG. 26A) are acquired, and the fluctuation display time is grasped.

If the hold information does not cause reach display in step S1504, the change display time of the hold information is uniformly set to 21 sec in step S1506 without being based on the information of the change type counter CS.

Here, the timing at which the hold command setting process is executed is the timing at which a game ball wins a prize in any of the actuation ports 33 and 34, and is one process included in the game turn control process (FIG. 14). It is different from the timing at which the fluctuation display time is set in a certain fluctuation start processing (FIG. 16). Therefore, there is a possibility that the variable display time of the pending information grasped by the hold command setting process (FIG. 27) and the variable display time set by the variable start process (FIG. 16) are different from each other. There is.

That is, since the fluctuation display time when reach occurs is determined based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS (see FIG. 26A), if the fluctuation type counter CS has the same value, it is grasped or set in both of these processes. There is no difference in the variable display time. On the other hand, since the variable display time when reach does not occur is determined based on the common hold number CRN (see FIG. 26B), it is grasped or set in both processes depending on the winning status after the hold command setting process. Differences can occur in the variable display time. Therefore, in step S1506, when the temporary variation display time (21 sec) is set as the variation display time of the hold information and the effect using the variation display time is set at the start of the process, the provisional variation is set. The effect is set according to the display time, and then, if it differs from the actual variable display time, it is corrected each time.

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

<Process for hold control executed by MPU 242 of the effect control device 82>
Next, the hold control process (step S1301) executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. As described above, the hold control process is a process performed as a part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) periodically executed by the effect control device 82, and the hold display control command is received. Based on this, the display of the hold image is changed, and the process for giving the hold notice is executed.

Here, the hold notice specifies the information corresponding to the result of the pass / fail judgment when the hold information is the target of the pass / fail judgment at the timing before the acquired hold information is the target of the pass / fail judgment. Based on the specified content, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 63, and the like perform notification corresponding to the result of the hit / miss determination. More specifically, for example, as a hold notice, based on the acquisition of hold information that is a predetermined game result, the stop result of the game times before the game times for the hold information is set to the predetermined symbol. It is an effect that a predetermined character is set to be a combination (so-called chance eye), or a predetermined character appears in a game round before the game round for the hold information. In addition, for example, as a hold notice, a hold image is used so that a type of hold image corresponding to the game result of the corresponding hold information is displayed (for example, even if the hold information is a jackpot result). For example, a golden or red hold image is easily selected, and even if the result is out of reach, one of the reach is displayed. If the hold information is held information, the green hold image is easily selected and the reach is not displayed. If so, the effect of predicting the game result before the start of the game round is also applicable according to the type of the hold image, such as making it easier to select the white hold image.

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

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

In the following step S1603, the hold information grasping process is executed. In the hold information grasping process, the information included in the received hold command (in addition to the game result information and the fluctuation display time information, the presence / absence of reach display, etc.) is grasped. Further, in step S1603, the grasped information is stored in the holding storage area 260. More specifically, it is determined whether the received hold command is based on which of the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 has won a prize, and among the empty areas in the corresponding sub-side holding areas 251,252, the first Information on the game result and information on the variable display time are stored in the area where the hit / fail judgment is executed.

Then, in the following step S1604, the hold notice process is executed. In the hold notice process, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the received hold command (hold information acquired this time), and when the hold notice is executed, the game is used based on the decision. The process for changing the effect content and executing the hold notice is executed.

Further, in step S1604, the hold display determination process is executed as a part of the hold notice. In this process, the type of the hold image to be displayed in the hold display areas Ga and Gb is determined based on the information of the game result included in the received hold command and the information of the variable display time. For example, if the game result is one of the jackpot results, a hold image whose color and shape are different from the normal hold image is displayed with a predetermined probability, or even if the game result is out of the normal result, it is displayed in a variable manner. If the time is long (for example, when the variable display time corresponds to super reach), a hold image having a different color or shape from the above-mentioned normal hold image may be displayed.

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

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

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

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

That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not one game is being executed. If one game is not being executed, it is determined in step S1702 whether or not a variation command has been received. If the variation command has not been received, the variation display control process is terminated as it is. If a variation command has been received, the variation start process is executed in step S1703, and then the variation display control process ends. On the other hand, if one game is being executed, it is determined in step S1704 whether or not the variation end command has been received. If the variable end command has not been received, the variable display control process is terminated after the variable intermediate process is executed in step S1705. Further, when the variation end command is received, the variation display control process is terminated after the variation end process is executed in step S1706.

Hereinafter, the fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation intermediate processing, and the fluctuation end processing will be described in detail.

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

In the following step S1803, the hold notice process is executed. In step S1803, for example, an execution lottery for whether or not to give a hold notice in the current game round is performed, and if the lottery is won or it is decided to give a hold notice, the hold notice is given. Set to perform the game rotation production according to the content. As described above, as one process related to the setting of the hold notice, the hold notice process is also set in step S1604 of the hold control process (FIG. 28). That is, for example, the number of stored information will be different between the time of acquisition of the hold information and the time of digestion of the hold information (at the start of the game round), and the game state (support state or winning / failing lottery mode). High and low) can also be different. In this way, by configuring the two systems of acquisition and digestion to process the hold notice, it is possible to execute the hold notice according to the different game situations. ..

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

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

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

Then, in step S1807, the effect pattern command including the effect pattern information set in step S1805 and the stop result command including the stop result information specified in step S1806 are transmitted to the display control device 212. Based on the received effect pattern command and stop result command, the display control device 212 reads a data table for performing the effect for this game round on the symbol display device 41 from the program ROM 253, and determines in advance according to the data table. A drawing list is output to VDP255 every time the image update timing is reached (for example, at a cycle of 20 msec). As a result, in the symbol display device 41, the effect for the game round is executed according to the effect pattern determined by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82, and the stop result determined by the MPU 242 is finally stopped and displayed. .. After executing the process of step S1807, the variation start process is terminated.

Next, the processing for variable use will be described.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, in the fluctuation processing, the fluctuation control processing is executed in step S1901. In the variation control process, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, etc. are controlled so as to execute the variation display of each symbol sequence Z1 to Z3 with the contents set in the above variation start process. do.

Here, again, with reference to FIG. 6B, the contents of the variable display of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G will be specifically described. First, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all symbol columns Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. After that, the variation display mode of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or can recognize the symbol displayed. Then, when the variation display of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is completed, the variation display mode of the lower symbol sequence Z3 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 ends. In this case, if the game is a game in which the reach display occurs, the main symbols with the same numbers attached to any of the effective lines L1 to L5 are stopped and displayed to form the reach line. Then, when the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display and the open / close execution mode is generated, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. (Hereinafter referred to as a reach symbol) is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the open / close execution mode does not occur, the main symbol with a number different from the main symbol forming the reach line or the sub symbol without a number is stopped and displayed on the reach line. Then, the variation display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2 in the middle row is terminated.

Further, in the case of a game in which the reach display does not occur, the reach line is not formed when the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is completed, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display as it is. Instead, the variable display of the symbol is terminated.

That is, in the game times in which the reach display occurs and in the game times in which the reach display does not occur, after the variation display of the lower symbol string Z3 is completed, the variation display of the symbols in the game times (variation display of the middle symbol column Z2) is displayed. The length of the period until the end may differ. Specifically, the period from the end of the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 to the end of the variable display of the middle symbol column Z2 is longer in the game times in which the reach display is performed than in the game times in which the reach display is not performed. It is set to be long.

Here, in the present embodiment, after the reach display occurs, the period (period HT1) from the occurrence of the reach display to the switching of the variable display of the middle symbol column Z2 from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display is different. It is set to differ depending on the variable display time of the game times. Further, the period (period HT2) from switching to the low-speed fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation display of the middle symbol sequence Z2 is also set to be different depending on the fluctuation display time of each game. However, the timing for switching to the low-speed fluctuation display is predetermined regardless of the position where the reach symbol stops or the position of the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2. Specifically, the situation where the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 exists on the fluctuation base side by 2 lines from the right line L3 (see FIG. 6B) of the display screen G, that is, by 2 lines from the reach symbol. At the timing when the symbol on the fluctuation destination side exists on the right line L3, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed. Therefore, the period (period HT2) from switching to the low-speed fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation display is determined by the position where the reach symbol stops and the position of the reach line.

Returning to the description of the variable processing process, after executing the process of step S1901, the hold control process is executed in the following step S1902. In this process, when the hold information is acquired during the change display of the game times, the process for executing the hold notice in the change of the game times is performed. That is, for example, in the configuration in which the hold notice is executed by the combination of the stop symbols (chance eyes), in the process of step S1902, the stop symbol of the game times being executed is not the stop symbol set at the start of the game times, but is held. Perform processing to correct the stop symbol corresponding to the notice.

In the following step S1903, the operation control process corresponding to the operation effect is executed. This process will be described in detail later. Then, after executing other effect processing in step S1904, the variable intermediate processing is terminated. In this step S1904, various counters are updated (counters for counting the elapsed time of the game times, etc.) are updated.

Next, the variable end processing is executed.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, in the fluctuation end processing, the definite notification processing is executed in step S2001. In the definite notification process, a definite notification for ending the game round is executed in a state where the stop result corresponding to the game result of the game round is notified. For example, in an effect in which the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are temporarily stopped during the game round (for example, a revariable effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, etc.), when the temporary stop is performed, the variable display of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is displayed. Although it does not do it, it keeps the state where each symbol is shaken and does not stop completely. Then, after that, the variable display is executed again. On the other hand, in the definite notification, the state in which each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is completely stopped is maintained, and the player can identify that the game round is completed.

In the following step S2002, various update processes for erasing / initializing various flags and counters used in the game times are executed, and then the variable end process is terminated.

<About operation production>
Next, the operation effect related to the operation of the effect operation unit 75 will be described. The operation effects are roughly divided into an operation explanation effect that explains the operation method and its effect to the player, an operation instruction effect that urges the player to operate the effect operation unit 75, and an operation instruction effect that the player uses the effect operation unit 75. An operation-compatible effect as an effect based on the operation of is set. The outline of these will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

As the operation effect, in the present embodiment, it is set to occur during the super reach display of the reach display in each game. That is, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends, the reach line is formed, and the reach display is started, the operation effect is generated with a predetermined probability. Here, in Super Reach, if the result is a big hit, the same symbol that forms the reach line stops on the reach line, and if the result is off, the same symbol that forms the reach line is one line from the reach line. The game ends by stopping at a line shifted to the minute fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side.

As the operation effect, first, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the operation explanation effect is executed during a predetermined period in which the reach display is performed (the middle symbol string Z2 is displaying the high-speed fluctuation). This operation explanation effect is an operation for effect as a specific area GP of the display screen G, in an area that does not overlap with the changing middle symbol row Z2, for example, "If a button is pressed and a school of fish appears, chance is UP!". The game result of the game is a big hit result when the effect involves the operation of the part 75, and when the operation is performed to generate a predetermined effect (a fish school effect as an operation corresponding effect, this fish school effect will be described in detail later). It is explained that the expectation of being is improved.

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the operation explanation effect ends, and the operation instruction effect for prompting the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is started. In this operation instruction effect, for example, in the above-mentioned specific area GP, the character display "Press !!" and the period display unit KP indicating the operation period during which the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is valid are displayed. To. The period display unit KP is displayed in a bar format, for example, so that the elongated frame and the color in the frame change from one of the longitudinal directions with the passage of the period. That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the length of the horizontally long frame of the period display unit KP indicates the entire operation period, and as the operation period elapses, the progress display area JP moves from the left end of the period display unit KP to the right end. And extend. Then, when the operation period ends, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the progress display area JP can store the entire period display unit KP. In this way, the player can easily understand the length of the operation period and the remaining period.

When the player operates the effect operation unit 75 at a timing before the end after the start of this operation period, an operation-corresponding effect is generated with a predetermined probability. In this case, even if the operation instruction period remains, the operation instruction effect ends. In the present embodiment, as an operation corresponding effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), a fish school effect in which a small school of fish crosses the background of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is set. It should be noted that the operation-corresponding effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is set so that the higher the expectation that the game result is a big hit result, the higher the probability of occurrence.

If the effect operation unit 75 is not operated by the end of the operation period, or if the lottery for generating the operation-compatible effect is not won even if the operation unit 75 is operated, it is shown in FIG. 34 (e). As such, the operation corresponding effect does not occur, and the operation instruction effect ends.

It should be noted that the configuration may be such that an effect corresponding to the fact that the lottery was not won or that an effective operation was not performed is performed. In this case, it is preferable to be able to distinguish between the notification that the prize was not won and the notification that the effective operation was not performed. Then, as a player, some action for the operation of the player will be generated from the gaming machine side, and a sense of fulfillment for the operation will be obtained (in other words, the operation has been performed). It is possible to reduce the feeling of emptiness in which nothing is produced. Further, the notification may be distinguishable between a valid operation and an ineffective operation.

<Processing related to operation effects>
As the processing related to the operation effect, the operation grasping process (step S1303) and the demo screen process (step S1304) of various effect processing (FIG. 24) executed by the effect control device 82 are set. In addition, the operation effect processing (step S1804) executed as a part of the variation start process (FIG. 30) in the variation display control process (step S1302) of the various effect processes, and the variable process process (FIG. 31). The operation control process (step S1903) to be executed as a part is set. Here, first, the operation effect processing in the fluctuation start processing and the operation control processing in the fluctuation intermediate processing will be described, and then the operation grasping processing and the demo screen processing will be described.

<Process for operation effect in process for starting fluctuation>
First, the operation effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35. In this operation effect processing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the operation effect is to be generated in the current game round, and if it is to be generated, the execution timing of the operation effect is set.

Specifically, first, in step S2101, it is grasped whether or not the super reach display occurs in this game round. Whether or not the reach display has occurred and the type thereof can be determined by the fluctuation display time grasped in step S1802 in the fluctuation start processing. If the game is a game in which the super reach display does not occur, the processing for this operation effect is terminated as it is. As described above, the operation effect occurs with a predetermined probability in the game times in which the super reach display having a higher expectation of big hit than the normal reach is performed. In other words, in the game times where the super reach display is not performed, the operation effect does not occur. In this way, by limiting the number of game times in which the operation effect is generated, it is possible to suppress the excessive generation of the operation effect and avoid a decrease in the degree of attention (sickness) when the operation effect occurs.

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

After performing the lottery process in step S2102, it is determined in step S2103 whether or not the lottery process has been won. If it is not won, the operation effect processing is terminated as it is, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, the operation effect execution period setting process is executed.

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

In step S2201, a process of grasping the effect pattern and the stop result of the current game times is executed prior to steps S1805 and S1806 in the variation start process. This process is the same as the process of step S1805 and step S1806, and the effect pattern table is acquired from the various table storage areas 245 and the random number counter is acquired from the various counter areas 249. Grasp the production pattern and stop result. Here, in step S2201, instead of grasping all the information of the effect pattern of the game times and the stop result, among them, in particular, the occurrence timing and end timing of the reach display, and the middle symbol column Z2 in the reach display are displayed in high-speed fluctuation. To grasp the timing of switching from to low-speed fluctuation display, the reach line in the reach display, and the stop line of the reach symbol.

In the following step S2202, based on the processing result of step S2201, the period during which the operation effect can be executed in the current game round is grasped. More specifically, in this game round, the period from the end of the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 and the start of the reach display to the end of the reach display is defined as the period during which the operation effect can be executed. grasp. The timing chart of FIG. 37 shows that the variation display of the game times is started at the timing of t1 and the reach display is started at the timing of t2. This reach display ends at the timing of t8, and after the confirmation notification, the game round ends at the timing of t9. In this case, in step S2202, the timing of t8 at which the reach display ends is grasped as the executable period of the operation effect from the timing of t2 at which the reach display starts.

Then, in step S2203, the start timing and the execution period of the operation explanation effect are set. More specifically, in this game round, the operation is performed at a timing slightly delayed (for example, 0.5 sec as a predetermined period) from the end of the variable display of the lower symbol sequence Z3 and the start of the reach display. Description Set as the start timing of the effect. Further, in the reach display, the operation explanation effect is set to end at the timing when the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display. That is, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set to be shorter than the period HT1 in which the middle symbol string Z2 is performing the high-speed fluctuation display, and ends when the middle symbol sequence Z2 is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display.

In the timing chart of FIG. 37, in the reach display started at the timing of t2, the operation explanation effect is started at the timing of t3 slightly delayed from the timing of t2. At the timing of t3, the middle symbol sequence Z2 is displaying high-speed fluctuations. Then, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set so that the operation explanation effect ends at the timing of t5 when the middle symbol sequence Z2 switches to the low-speed fluctuation display.

As described above, at the timing of t5 when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from high speed to low speed, the reach symbol does not appear on the display screen G, and the right line L3 is two lines from the reach symbol. It is a situation where the symbol on the fluctuation destination side exists. For example, if the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is the main symbol with "7", the symbol on the fluctuation destination side for two lines is the main symbol with "6", and at the timing of t5. , The main symbol with "6" is present on the right line L3, and the main symbol with "7" does not appear on the display screen G (it cannot be visually recognized).

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

Further, the start timing may be set so that the later the start timing of the operation effect is, the higher the expectation of big hit is. By doing this, we want the operation effect to occur, but it is preferable that the start timing is late (in other words, it is better not to occur easily), utilizing the balance of the player's delicate feelings to the effect. It is possible to increase the degree of attention.

In the following step S2204, the start timing and the execution period of the operation instruction effect are set. More specifically, in this game round, the timing at which the variation display of the middle symbol sequence Z2 is switched to the low-speed variation display, that is, the end timing of the operation explanation effect is set as the start timing of the operation instruction effect. Then, the timing before the reach symbol reaches the reach line (more specifically, the timing after the reach symbol reaches the line on the variable base side by two lines from the reach line, which is the reach line. The period up to (timing before reaching) is set as the operation period.

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

Here, as described above, the length of the period of HT2 in which the middle symbol row Z2 is variablely displayed at a low speed in the reach display is determined by the relationship between the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line. That is, the timing at which the middle symbol row Z2 becomes low speed is predetermined as the timing at which the reach symbol exists on the fluctuation base side of the right line L3 by two lines in the middle symbol row Z2. On the other hand, the stop timing of the reach symbol is determined not only by the game result but also by the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line, and this reach line is randomly determined by the effect pattern table or the like. If the game result is one of the big hit results, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and if the game result is off, the reach symbol is a line different from the reach line (variable base side or Stop at the line shifted to the fluctuation destination side).

For example, when the game result is one of the big hit results, when the reach line is set to the right line L3, the period of HT2 in which the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is performed at low speed is the shortest, and the reach line is set. When set to the left line L1, the period of HT2 becomes the longest. Further, for example, when the game result is an off result, the reach symbol stops at the line before the reach line (variation base side), or the reach symbol is on the line ahead of the reach line (variation destination side). The period of HT2 differs depending on whether it is stopped. When the game result is off, the reach line is set to the right line L3, and the stop position of the reach symbol is set so that the reach symbol stops before the reach line, which is the period of HT2. Is the shortest, and the period of HT2 is the longest when the reach line is set to the left line L1 and the stop position of the reach symbol is set so that the reach symbol stops at the end of the reach line.

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

However, in the setting process of step S2204, the start timing is set first as the operation period that can be secured in this game round, while the end timing is the timing before the reach symbol stops (more detailed). Is the timing at which the reach symbol reaches the fluctuation base side by one line from the line at which the reach symbol stops), and the operation period is not set until the timing when the reach symbol stops. This is a device for securing a specific operation period, which will be described below, in addition to the reason for securing a period for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the operation period.

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

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

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

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

In the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2, the first specific operation period TT1 is set to be longer than the second specific operation period TT2. This is because in the second specific operation period TT2, the period from the end of the operation period ST to the end of the reach display is limited, whereas in the first specific operation period TT1, the operation effect (operation explanation effect). ), The timing may be before the operation period ST, which is due to the fact that there is a relatively large margin.

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

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

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

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

<Operation control processing in variable processing>
Next, the operation control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38. In this operation control process, if the operation effect is set in the current game times, the operation effect is performed at the effect timing, and if the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is performed, the corresponding effect (operation correspondence) is performed. Perform the process to execute the production).

That is, first, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not the operation effect is executed in this game round. In step S2301, the presence or absence of the operation effect can be grasped by confirming whether or not the information related to the operation effect is stored in the sub-side execution area 253. If the operation effect is not executed, the operation control process is terminated as it is.

In the case of a game time in which the operation effect is executed, it is determined in step S2302 whether or not it is the execution timing of the operation effect. Here, the MPU 242 has a progress counter for grasping the progress of the production of each game in various counter areas 249. Then, at the start of the game round, a numerical value corresponding to the fluctuation display time is input to the progress counter, and the progress counter is updated at a predetermined cycle. Further, at the start of the game round, the set effect pattern is associated with the progress counter and stored in the sub-side execution area 253. In the MPU 242, by grasping this progress counter, it is possible to grasp what kind of effect should be executed at each timing. Then, in step S2302, based on the information of the progress counter, a process of grasping whether or not it is the execution timing of the operation effect is performed. Explaining with reference to FIG. 37 again, if the timing is from the timing of t3 to the timing of t7, an affirmative determination is made in step S2302.

In the present embodiment, as described above, in the effect during the game rotation, the operation effect is configured to be executed during the reach display as a whole. Therefore, in step S2302, it may be configured to determine whether or not the reach is being displayed, instead of determining whether or not it is the execution timing of the operation effect. By doing so, it becomes possible to make the association between the progress counter and each effect simpler. In this case, in FIG. 37, if it is from the timing of t2 to the timing of t8, an affirmative determination is made in step S2302.

If it is the execution timing of the operation effect in step S2302, it is determined in step S2303 whether or not it is the start timing of the operation explanation effect. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing is t3 in FIG. 37. When it is the start timing of the operation explanation effect, the process proceeds to step S2304, and the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute the operation explanation effect. In the display control device 212, the processing of step S2304 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), so that the operation explanation effect is displayed on the display screen G. The display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so as to start (FIG. 33 (b)). After executing the process of step S2304, this operation control process is terminated.

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

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

When it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag is stored, it is determined in step S2310 whether or not the effect generation flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 247. The effect generation flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp when an operation corresponding effect is generated mainly based on the predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75, and is an operation grasp process (FIG. FIG.) described later. It is a flag stored in 39).

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

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

If it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2314. In step S2314, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is executed. Further, in step S2314, a command for making the display control device 212 know that the value of the operation instruction period counter SK has been updated is output. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so as to update the display of the progress display area JP in the period display unit KP based on receiving the command. More specifically, as the value of the operation instruction period counter SK approaches "0", the progress display area JP is displayed and controlled so as to extend to the right end.

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

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

The case where the negative determination is made in step S2318 means that the reason for the affirmative determination in step S2317 is not the start timing of the first specific operation period but the start timing of the second specific operation period (timing of t6). .. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2320 to determine whether or not the above-mentioned supported flag is stored. If the supported flag is stored, this operation control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the corresponding flag is not stored, it means that the predetermined operation was not performed during the operation period. In this case, the second specific operation period TT2 is started in step S2321. A process of inputting a value corresponding to the length of the second specific operation period TT2 to the second specific period counter TK2 provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. The second specific period counter TK2 is a counter for the MPU 242 to grasp that it is in the second specific operation period, and the update (subtraction) process is performed at a predetermined cycle (step S2323 described later). As described above, the information on the length of the second specific operation period TT2 is stored in the sub-execution area 253. After executing the process of step S2321, the operation control process is terminated.

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

If any of the specific operation periods is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2323, the process of subtracting the values of the corresponding specific period counters TK1 and TK2 by "1" is executed, and then the operation control process is terminated.

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

<Operation grasp processing in various production processing>
Next, the operation grasping process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39. As described above, the various effects processing is a process that is started at a predetermined cycle, and the operation grasping process is executed as a part of the various effects processes. The operation grasping process is provided independently of the hold notice process (hold control process: step S1301) and the game round process (variation display control process: step S1302) in the various effect processes. It is a process that is being done. That is, the operation grasping process is started at a predetermined cycle regardless of whether or not the hold notice or the game round is executed.

In the operation grasping process, first, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed based on the detection information from the operation detection sensor of the effect operation unit 75. If no operation has been performed, the operation grasping process is terminated as it is. If the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2402.

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

The processes of steps S2403 and S2404 can be used when changing the predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75 during the operation period to be treated as a plurality of operations. That is, for example, if the configuration is such that when the effect operation unit 75 is operated five times as a predetermined number, it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed, the operation counter AC is set to "5" in the process of step S2404. It may be configured to perform a process of determining whether or not it is. By the way, in the present embodiment, since one operation is set as a predetermined number, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2402, the operation flag is set in step S2405 without performing the processes of steps S2403 and S2404. It may be configured to be stored.

After executing the process of step S2405, the process proceeds to step S2406. In step S2406, the corresponding effect generation generation lottery process is executed. In this corresponding effect generation lottery, a table for generation lottery is acquired from various table storage areas 245, and a random number counter for lottery is acquired from various counter areas, and the generation lottery is performed. The table for the generation lottery is set so that the probability of generating the corresponding effect is different based on the game result of the game times being executed. In the present embodiment, the case of being in the operation period (step S2402: YES) means that the game is being played. Therefore, by referring to the sub-side execution area 253, it is possible to grasp the game result of the game times being executed. By the way, in this embodiment, if the result is a big hit, the probability of winning the generated lottery is 90%, and if the result is a miss, the probability of winning the generated lottery is 50%, which is lower than the case of the big hit result. Is set to.

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

On the other hand, if the operation flag is stored in step S2405 but the effect generation flag is not stored in step S2408, in the above-mentioned operation control process, the corresponding flag is set without performing the process of step S2311. It is stored (step S2312), and the operation period is forcibly terminated (step S2313). In this case, the operation corresponding effect is not executed.

In the above case, although the predetermined operation has been performed, it may be configured to notify that the lottery has not been won. For example, the operation instruction effect may be wrapped in smoke and disappear, or the school of fish may appear on the passing base side (right end of the screen) but to the right side without moving to the passing destination side (left side of the screen). It is possible to create a disappearing effect.

If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is performed but it is out of the operation period, in step S2409, the corresponding process outside the period is executed, and then the operation grasping process is terminated. do.

The correspondence processing outside the period in step S2409 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2501, it is determined whether or not the specific operation period is in progress. This determination is the same process as the process of step S2322 above, and if either the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 is not "0", it is considered that the specific operation period is in progress. judge. If it is not during any specific operation period, this corresponding process is terminated as it is. If any of the specific operation periods is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2502. In step S2502, it is determined whether or not the specific operation valid flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 247. The specific operation valid flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp the operation during the specific operation period satisfying the predetermined condition as an effective operation, and is a flag in step S2105 of the operation effect processing (FIG. 35) in the fluctuation start processing. The flag to be stored.

If it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S2503, and a process of adding 1 to the specific operation counter BC provided in various counter areas 249 is executed. Then, in step S2504, it is determined whether or not the specific operation counter BC has a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the specific operation counter BC is not a predetermined value, the corresponding process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2504 that the value is a predetermined value, in step S2505, a process of storing the operation flag is executed assuming that the predetermined operation has been performed even during the specific operation period.

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

After executing the process of step S2505, the process proceeds to step S2506. In step S2506, the corresponding effect generation generation lottery process is executed. This corresponding effect generation lottery is the same process as the process of step S2406. After performing the process of step S2506, it is determined in step S2507 whether or not the generated lottery has been won. If it is not won, the corresponding process is terminated as it is. If the winning is achieved, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2508, and then the corresponding processing is terminated. By storing the effect generation flag in step S2508, an affirmative determination is made in step S2310 in the above-mentioned operation control process, and the operation corresponding effect is performed. This is the same as in the case of step S2405 to step S2408 described above. The same applies to the case where the operation flag is stored but the effect generation flag is not stored.

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

In the following step S2510, a process of adding 1 to the invalid counter CC provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. Then, in step S2511, it is determined whether or not the ineffective counter CC has a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the invalid counter CC is not a predetermined value, the corresponding process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2511 that the value is a predetermined value, the process of storing the specific operation storage flag in the various flag storage areas 247 is executed in step S2512. The specific operation storage flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to specify that a predetermined operation has been performed during the specific operation period. If a negative determination is made in step S2511, or after the process of step S2512 is executed, the corresponding process is terminated.

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

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

That is, in step S2601, it is determined whether or not the specific operation storage flag is stored. If the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2602, and then the corresponding processing is terminated. If the specific operation storage flag is not stored, the specific operation storage flag is stored as it is. End the process.

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

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

First, the timing chart of FIG. 42 shows how the operation corresponding effect occurs when the operation is performed during the operation period.

As shown in FIG. 42 (a), first, in a predetermined operation effect, the period from the timing of ta2 to the timing of ta3 is set as the operation period ST, and the period is continuous before the operation period ST. Assuming that the period from the timing of ta1 to the timing of ta2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from the timing of ta3 to ta4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST. In the predetermined operation effect, the operation corresponding effect does not occur because the predetermined operation did not occur in the effect operation unit 75.

As shown in FIG. 42 (b), when the period from ta6 to the timing of ta7 is set as the operation period ST, the period from ta5 to ta6 is set as a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from ta7 to the timing of ta8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST. In this operation effect, since a predetermined operation occurred in the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of ta6.1 during the operation period ST, at the timing of ta6.1 (actually, command setting, output, and reception). (Slightly delayed due to processing such as) An operation-compatible effect occurs. Then, this operation-corresponding effect is executed until the timing of ta6.2 thereafter.

In the above case, since the operation instruction period counter SK is cleared to "0" based on the occurrence of a predetermined operation (step S2313), the operation period ST is forcibly terminated, and then the second specific operation period TT2. Is not set either.

Next, a case where a predetermined operation occurs during the second specific operation period TT2 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 43.

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

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

In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 43B, similarly, the period from tb6 to tb7 is set as the operation period ST, and the timing from tb5 to tb6 is set as the period before that. It is assumed that the period up to is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from tb7 to the timing of tb8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as the subsequent period.

As described above, since the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the operation effect this time. In this case, if a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tb7.1 during the second specific operation period TT2, unlike the case of FIG. 43A, the predetermined operation is treated as valid and the operation is supported. Production occurs (timing from tb7.1 to tb7.2). As a result, the second specific period counter TK2 is cleared to "0" (step S2313), and the second specific operation period TT2 ends at a timing before the timing of tb8.

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

As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in a predetermined operation effect, the period from tc2 to the timing of ct3 is set as the operation period ST, and tk1 is a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from to the timing of tk2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from ct3 to the timing of ct4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST.

It is assumed that a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of ct1.1 during the first specific operation period TT1 in the predetermined operation effect. However, the first specific operation period TT1 is a period outside the operation period in the first place, and even if a predetermined operation occurs, it is not treated as valid. However, by this operation, the specific operation storage flag is stored, and it is stored that the operation timing of the player who plays the pachinko machine 10 is likely to be a timing before the operation period ST.

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

In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), similarly, the period from tc6 to tc7 is set as the operation period ST, and the timing from tc5 to tc6 is set as the period before that. It is assumed that the period up to is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from ct7 to the timing of tk8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as the subsequent period.

As described above, since the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the operation effect this time. In this case, if a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of ct5.1 during the first specific operation period TT1, unlike the case of FIG. 44 (a), the predetermined operation is treated as valid and the operation is supported. The production is executed (timing from tc5.1 to tc5.2). As a result, the first specific period counter TK1 is cleared to "0" (step S2313), the first specific operation period TT1 ends at a timing before the timing of tk6, and then the operation period ST and the second operation period ST and the second. The specific operation period TT2 is not set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation is performed during the specific operation period outside the operation period, the player who memorizes the operation and plays the pachinko machine 10 operates outside the operation period. Identify as easy to do. Then, when the memory is performed as the first condition and then the operation outside the operation period is performed, the operation is treated as valid with that as the second condition. By doing so, it becomes possible to correspond to various operation modes of the player. However, such an operation outside the operation period is only an exception, and it is not preferable to treat it as effective for all players. Therefore, in the present embodiment, such exceptional handling is canceled based on the satisfaction of the third condition. Hereinafter, the configuration to be released will be described.

<Demo screen processing in various production processing>
The process for the demo screen will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45. As described above, the various effect processing is a process that is started at a predetermined cycle, and the demo screen process is a process that is executed as a part of the various effect processes. In the demo screen processing, when a situation occurs in which the game is not performed for a predetermined period, the demo screen is displayed on the display screen G, or the power consumption of various light emitting parts is reduced to enter the energy saving mode. This is the process for setting.

First, in step S2701, it is determined whether or not the game is being executed. If the game is in progress, the demo screen processing is terminated as it is. If it is not during the game round, the process proceeds to step S2702. In step S2702, it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined period (for example, 120 sec) has elapsed since the end of the previous game round. If the specified period has not passed, the demo screen processing is terminated as it is. If the predetermined period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2703.

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

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

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

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

As an operation effect, an operation instruction effect is performed, and if the player operates the effect operation unit 75 during the operation period during the operation instruction effect, the operation corresponding effect is executed, and the operation must be performed during the operation period. For example, since the operation-corresponding effect is not executed, it is possible to enhance the sense of solidarity between the effect from the gaming machine side and the operation of the player. In such an operation effect, it is considered that the shorter the operation period is, the more the player tries to operate during that period (that is, to generate the operation corresponding effect), and the player is more concentrated on the operation. Can be made to. Therefore, it is considered that if the operation period is shortened, the effect of the operation effect will be enhanced. On the other hand, if the operation period is shortened, it is thought that the situation where the operation cannot be performed during that period is likely to occur, and then, depending on the skill of the player, it is not possible to see the operation response effect prepared with great care. Inconvenience can also occur.

Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when a specific operation period is set before and after the operation period and the operation is performed during the specific operation period, it is first memorized, and at the time of the next operation effect, the operation is performed. If the operation is treated as valid when the operation is performed during the specific operation period, it is possible to generate the operation corresponding effect even by the operation of the player who cannot operate during the operation period. Therefore, the operation effect can be suitably executed.

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

The configuration is such that the information operated during the specific operation period is deleted on condition that the demo screen is returned. The operation effect itself can occur in various game times, but if the player changes, it is possible that the operation mode of the predecessor player and the operation mode of the successor player are different, and such a predecessor A configuration in which the operation mode is inherited is not preferable. However, if the information on the operation mode is deleted at each end of the game round, for example, the information on the operation mode cannot be used for a plurality of operation effects generated across the game rounds. Therefore, in order to balance the two, by setting the deletion condition that a predetermined period elapses after the end of the game round and returns to the demo screen, it is possible to deal with the case where the player changes. It is possible to set each operation effect according to the player.

It should be noted that the erasing conditions include, for example, that the effect operation unit 75 and other operation units are operated by a predetermined operation mode (for example, long press), and that the firing handle 54 returns to the initial position. The erasing condition may be satisfied by the positive erasing operation by. By doing so, it is possible to deal with the case where the player wants to delete the information of the operation mode without changing the player, for example, when the operation is mistakenly performed during the specific operation period.

Further, as the erasure condition, the erasure condition may be satisfied when it is grasped by the hold information grasping process that a predetermined result such as a jackpot result exists in the hold information. When such a predetermined result exists, for example, there is a possibility that an operation effect different from the normal operation effect is performed, and once the information on the operation mode is deleted, such an operation effect different from the normal operation effect is supported. It is also possible to perform operations.

Further, when the specific operation valid flag is stored in the corresponding processing outside the period (FIG. 40) (step S2502: YES), the previous operation is in either the first specific operation period TT1 or the second specific operation period TT2. It may be configured to grasp whether it has been performed and to determine whether or not to enable it (whether to proceed to the process on the step S2503 side or the process on the step S2509 side) based on the grasp. That is, when the operation is performed in the first specific operation period TT1 on the front side in the previous operation effect, the value of TK1 is stored as the operation timing, and the second specific operation period TT2 on the rear side in the previous operation effect. When the operation is performed in, the value of TK2 is stored as the operation timing. Then, it may be configured to determine which of the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 is valid according to the value. By doing so, it is possible to obtain an operation effect that more closely matches the operation mode of the player.

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

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

Here, as the form of the reach display in the present embodiment, a single line reach in which the reach display is performed in the one-line reach line and a cross-line reach in which the reach display is performed in the two-line reach line are set. There is.

Explaining with reference to FIG. 6 again, the single line reach is the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol in any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2, and the right line L3 among the effective lines L1 to L3. It refers to a reach display in which a reach line is formed by stopping a main symbol having the same number in column Z3, and a reach line is not formed in other lines. That is, in the single line reach, the reach line is formed by any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2, and the right line L3, and is not formed by the right-down line L4 and the right-up line L5.

On the other hand, the cross line reach is a reach display in which a reach line is formed by the right-down line L4 and the right-up line L5 among the effective lines L1 to L5, and no reach line is formed in the other lines. say. More specifically, in the cross line reach, the reach line of the downward-sloping line L4 is formed by the main symbol that stops at the left line L1 in the upper symbol row Z1 and the main symbol that stops at the right line L3 in the lower symbol row Z3. In addition, the reach line of the upward-sloping line L5 is formed by the main symbol that stops at the right line L3 in the upper symbol row Z1 and the main symbol that stops at the left line L1 in the lower symbol row Z3. In the cross line reach, the symbol forming the reach line in the upper symbol row Z1 (the upper main symbol of the right-down line L4 and the upper main symbol of the right-up line L5) and the symbol forming the reach line in the lower symbol row Z3. (The lower main symbol of the right-down line L4 and the lower main symbol of the right-up line L5) are the main symbols with consecutive numbers. As described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of each symbol are in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of each symbol are in ascending order. Therefore, for example, when the main symbol with "3" attached to the left line L1 is stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, the main symbol with "3" attached to the right line L3 is stopped in the lower symbol row Z3. A reach line at the downward-sloping line L4 is formed. In this case, in the upper symbol row Z1, the main symbol with "2" attached to the right line L3 is stopped, and in the lower symbol row Z3, the main symbol with "2" attached to the left line L1 is stopped. It is stopped, and as a result, a reach line is formed also at the upward-sloping line L5. Then, in the reach display in the above example, the effect of whether or not the reach is possible (notification of winning or not) is executed from the right-up line L5 (the main symbol with the reach symbol "2"), and then the right-down line. The effect of whether or not the reach is possible (notification of whether or not the winner is won) is executed by L4 (the main symbol with the reach symbol "3").

As already explained, the advantage for the player is set to be different depending on whether the non-specific symbols (even numbers) are aligned and the jackpot result is obtained, or the specific symbols are aligned and the jackpot result is obtained. There is. Therefore, it is considered that the player is very interested in which line the jackpot is notified (whether the symbols are aligned) in the cross line reach. As a result, unlike the mode in which the reach is simply repeated twice, the degree of attention to each reach is inflated, and the interest is improved.

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

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

Here, in the cross-line reach in the present embodiment, since the reach symbols forming each reach line are continuous as described above, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is once switched from high speed to low speed. After that, the low-speed fluctuation display continues until the effect of the reach line on the rear side (except when stopping at the reach line on the front side). That is, after the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, the effect of the low speed fluctuation display for the reach line (upward right line L5) on the front side is performed, and then the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed. The fluctuation display does not return from low speed to high speed (without a period of high speed fluctuation display), progresses at low speed, and in the state of fluctuation display due to the low speed, about the reach line (downward right line L4) on the rear side. The production is done.

As the operation effect in the cross line reach, the operation period and the specific operation period are set for each reach line for the operation instruction effect. That is, as the operation period for the reach line on the front side, the reach is from the timing when the reach symbol corresponding to the reach line on the front side exists on the fluctuation base side of the reach line on the front side by two lines in the middle symbol row Z2. The period until the timing at which the symbol moves on the reach line of the destination side is set as the operation period corresponding to the reach line of the destination side. Further, as the operation period for the rear reach line, the reach is from the timing when the reach symbol corresponding to the rear reach line in the middle symbol row Z2 exists on the fluctuation base side by one line from the rear reach line. The period until the timing at which the symbol moves onto the rear reach line is set as the operation period corresponding to the rear reach line.

More specifically, for example, in the cross-line reach of "2" and "3", the reach line on the front side is formed on the upward-sloping line L5, and the reach symbol is the main symbol with "2". Become. Further, the reach line on the rear side is formed on the downward-sloping line L4, and the reach symbol is the main symbol with "3". The line in which these reach lines are formed in the middle symbol row Z2 is a line that intersects with the middle line L2. After the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, the main symbol with "2" exists on the fluctuation base side of the middle line L2 by 2 lines as the operation period for "2". From the timing (the timing when the main symbol with "1" is present on the middle line L2) to the timing when the main symbol with "2" reaches the middle line L2 is set. As for the operation period for "3", the timing when the main symbol with "3" exists on the fluctuation base side by one line from the middle line L2 (the main symbol with "3" is the right line). The timing from the timing existing in L3) to the timing when the main symbol with the "3" reaches the middle line L2 is set.

Although detailed description by reference is omitted, the operation period corresponding to each of these reach displays is set in the operation effect execution period setting process in FIG. 36. That is, when it is determined in step S2201 that the reach display this time is cross-line reach in the effect pattern and stop result grasping process, the reach symbol and the stop result are grasped. Then, the execution period of the operation explanation effect common to each line is set (step S2203), and the execution period (operation period) of the operation instruction effect for each line is set (step S2204). Further, a first specific operation period and a second specific operation period are set for each operation period (step S2205).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one game, and a plurality of operation periods and specific operation periods are set accordingly.

In the first embodiment, when an operation is performed during the specific operation period, it is stored as a specific operation storage flag, and based on the flag, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the next and subsequent game rounds. The configuration was set. In the present embodiment, these processes are executed during one game round.

FIG. 46A is a flowchart showing the corresponding processing (step S2408) outside the period in the present embodiment. As described above, the corresponding processing is a processing performed in the operation grasping processing which is a part of various production processing (FIG. 24) started as a periodic processing in the MPU 242.

As for the corresponding processing outside the period in this embodiment, the processing from step S2501 to step S2510 is the same as that of the first embodiment. After executing the process of adding 1 to the ineffective counter CC in step S2510, it is determined in step S2511 whether or not the added ineffective counter CC is 1. As described above, this process is an optional process, and in the above embodiment, the process of step S2510 always determines affirmatively in step S2511. Then, as the process when the affirmative determination is made in step S2511, unlike the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, after the process of storing the specific operation valid flag is executed in step S2513, the corresponding process is performed. To finish. Along with this change, in the present embodiment, the operation correspondence process (FIG. 41) during the specific operation period in the fluctuation start process is not executed.

When the operation effect is generated a plurality of times during one game rotation by the above process, the operation during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect can be reflected in the operation effect from the next time onward.

FIG. 46B is a timing chart for explaining the validity / invalidity of the operation in each operation effect.

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

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

That is, according to the present embodiment, even during one game rotation, it is possible to reflect the operation during the specific operation period in the operation during the other specific operation period. As described above, if the configuration is such that the operation information of another specific operation period is used during one game rotation, the possibility that the player is different between the one operation effect and the other operation effect is extremely reduced. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an event in which the operation mode of the predecessor player is taken over even though the player has been replaced.

In addition, in order to more preferably exert the above-mentioned effect of the present embodiment, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the specific operation storage flag and the specific operation valid flag are deleted by the variable end processing of each game.

In the present embodiment, since the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation during the specific operation period, the predetermined operation is further performed during the specific operation period in which the predetermined operation is performed. For example, an operation-responsive effect may occur. Further, for example, if the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation performed during the first specific operation period on the front side in the operation effect of 1, the second specification on the rear side in the operation effect of 1 is performed. An operation-corresponding effect is generated based on a predetermined operation during the operation period. By doing so, it becomes possible to handle a predetermined operation as being widely effective, and it becomes possible to correspond to various operation modes.

However, for example, when the effect operation unit 75 is continuously operated during the specific operation period of 1, the operation timing is shifted and the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, but rather the operation effect is simply generated. Then, it is conceivable that the operation mode should be regarded as continuing to operate the effect operation unit 75 regardless of the operation period. In the present embodiment, even in such a case, the operation correspondence effect is generated based on the fact that the specific operation valid flag is stored and the continuous operation is continuously performed. Then, while it is possible to correspond to various operation modes, the significance of setting the operation period may be lost in the first place. That is, by setting the operation period in a predetermined period during the operation effect, the period for operating the effect operation unit 75 is specified, and if the player operates according to the operation period, the operation corresponding effect is generated. In the first place, the operation production is a series of productions based on the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, and by doing so, the cooperation between the player's operation and the production is deepened. It is possible to create a more integrated production. However, if the significance of setting the operation period disappears as described above, it is conceivable that the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player will be weakened and the effect of the production will be reduced. Therefore, for example, in step S2513, instead of storing the specific operation valid flag, the specific operation storage flag is stored, and then when the next operation effect occurs (that is, the operation control process in the variable processing process). (FIG. 38)), a process of determining the presence / absence of the specific operation storage flag is added at the start of the specific operation period, and if the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored and the specific operation storage flag is set. If it is not stored, the specific operation valid flag is not stored. In this way, at least when a predetermined operation is executed a plurality of times in one specific operation period, it is not treated as valid, and if the predetermined operation is performed in the next and subsequent specific operation periods. It will be treated as valid.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, how the operation period setting is changed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 48.

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

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

Here, the timing from t6 to t7 is set as the operation period this time, the timing from t5 to t6 is set as the first specific operation period TT3 this time as the period before that, and the timing from t7 to t8 is set as the subsequent period. It is set as the second specific operation period TT4. However, in the present embodiment, such a change (extension) of the operation period is limited to a predetermined number of times (once). That is, by proceeding to the process on the step S2803 side, the valid flag is stored in step S2806, and in the subsequent operation instruction period setting process, a negative determination is made in step S2803 and the normal operation period is set. Will be done (step S2802). This is done for the following reasons.

That is, when the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the player, in particular, the player is urged to operate based on the operation instruction from the gaming machine side, and the player performs the operation based on the operation instruction, the player operates. In an operation effect that involves a series of exchanges between the gaming machine and the player, such as a corresponding effect, the shorter the operation period in which the operation instruction is given, the more motivated the player to operate accordingly. It is considered that this occurs, and it is preferable that the operation period is as short as possible in order to enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, if the operation period is short, it is considered that inconveniences such as the inability to perform the operation during the operation period may occur depending on the game level and operation mode of the player. Therefore, in order to avoid the inconvenience in such a case, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to perform processing based on the operation (change by extending the operation period or the like) in a specific operation period outside the operation period. However, if the process of extending the operation period based on the operation in such a specific operation period is executed indefinitely, the operation period can become endlessly long, and the operation is performed in the first place as described above. The significance of setting a short period may be lost. Therefore, by limiting the extension of such an operation period, it is possible to correspond to the game modes of various players to the extent that the significance of setting the operation period short can be guaranteed. Become.

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the operation period DT grasping process in step S2807, the process of grasping the specific operation period that can be set for the current operation period ST is executed in step S2804. After that, in step S2808, due to the relationship between the operation period DT grasped in step S2808 and the specific operation period grasped in step S2804, the current operation period is specified this time with respect to the normal operation period ST. Determine whether the period including the operation period can be set (extended). Specifically, assuming that a predetermined operation is performed at the final timing of the added period in the period in which the specific operation period is added, the operation corresponding effect using the effect accessory 300 is used from that timing. Is executed, it is determined whether or not it is possible to end the operation corresponding effect before the end timing of the game round. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the period in which the operation period DT is further added to the period in which the specific operation period is added this time ends is the timing before the end timing of the variation display time of the game times. .. As a result, if it is determined that the time is earlier than the end timing of the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S2805, the period including the specific operation period is set as the current operation period, and the present setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step S2808 that the timing is later than the end timing of the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S2802, a normal operation period is set without adding a specific operation period, and then this setting is made. End the process.

The state in which the operation period is changed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 53.

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

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

Here, also in this operation effect, as the specific operation period, the first specific operation period TT3 is set at the timing from t8 to t9, which is the timing before the operation period, and is the timing after the operation period. The second specific operation period TT4 is set at the timing from t10 to t11. For example, if a predetermined operation is performed during the specific operation period TT3 and TT4, the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation. Then, even in the operation effect in the next and subsequent game rounds, it is determined whether or not the operation period including the specific operation period can be set based on the specific operation valid flag. In this case, for example, assuming that the predetermined operation is executed at the timing of t11 (timing of t11.1) at which the second specific operation period TT4 ends, the operation period DT is added, and the operation period DT ends the game round. It is determined whether or not it has passed before. According to the example in this figure, assuming that the operation corresponding effect is started at t11.1, the operation corresponding effect ends at the timing of t11.2 after the operation period DT, and the timing is the end of the game round (timing of t12). ). As a result, in such a case, the operation period (timing from t8 to t11) to which the specific operation period is added is not set, but the normal operation period (timing from t9 to t10) is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the operation period is set in relation to the operation period DT of the effect accessory 300, inconvenience occurs in the relationship between the operation end timing of the effect accessory 300 and the end timing of the game round. do not have. That is, for example, if the game round ends even though the production accessory 300 has not yet returned to the standby position, the next game round can start, so that the period of the next game round can be started. Therefore, the operation periods of the production accessory 300 in the previous game round overlap. When such an event occurs, whether the operation of the production accessory 300 corresponds to the previous game round or the current game round, and thus the previous game round ends. Since it may be unclear whether or not the game has been played, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of clearly notifying the result of each game at the final stop. Therefore, if the operation period is set as described above, even if a predetermined operation (effective operation) is performed at the final timing of the operation period, the operation period DT of the effecting accessory 300 corresponding to the operation is set. It is possible to appropriately secure the game within the game.

In particular, if the effect 300 with physical movement is applied to the operation-compatible effect, the predetermined operation accompanied by the movement of the player and the operation of the effect 300 are combined to further produce the effect. Can be expected to increase. On the other hand, in the operation period DT of such an effect accessory 300, it may be difficult to mechanically shorten or extend (particularly shorten) the display effect on the display screen G, unlike the period in which the display effect is performed. That is, in the display effect, it is possible to set the display effect according to the secured time, but in the effect accessory 300, in order to execute the effect, the operation period DT is secured in the first place. It is necessary to do, and the premise is completely different from the case of display production. Therefore, for example, even if the operation period can be changed when the operation-compatible effect is realized by the display effect, the change becomes difficult when the operation-compatible effect is realized by the operation of the effect accessory 300. There is. However, if the operation period DT length is changed by changing the operation pattern of the effecting accessory 300, the processing load is extremely increased and the storage capacity for storing the effect pattern is stored. There are concerns about the increase, and inconveniences such as the weakening of the production accessory 300 and the drive unit 301. Therefore, if the operation period is set on the premise of the operation period DT as in the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect of the effect while avoiding these feared inconveniences.

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

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

That is, in the present embodiment, the length of the operation period is not changed based on the operation during the specific operation period (based on the fact that the specific operation valid flag is stored), and the start timing of the operation period is changed. Will be done. The situation will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 53.

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

When a predetermined operation outside the above operation period is received and an operation effect is generated in a game round executed at the timing of t7 to t12 as shown in FIG. 53 (b), originally, t9.1 to t10. The timing of 1 is set as the operation period, the timing of t8.1 to t9.1 is set as the first specific operation period TT1 before that, and then the timing of t10.1 to t11.1 is set as the second specific operation period. What was set as TT2 is changed as follows. That is, although the length of the operation period is not changed, it starts at the timing of t9.2, which is late in the period A from t9.1, and ends at the timing of t10.2, which is late in the period A from t10.1. Further, although the length of the first specific operation period is not changed, it starts at the timing of t8.2, which is late in the period A from t8.1, and ends at the timing of t9.2, which is late in the period A from t9.1. The length of the second specific operation period is not changed, but it starts at the timing of t10.2, which is late in the period A from t10.1, and ends at the timing of t11.2, which is late in the period A from t11.1. As a result, when a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of t9.3, which is the timing between t10.1 and t10.2. Will be executed.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, although the start timing of the operation period is changed, the length of the operation period itself is not changed. By doing so, it is possible to match the operation mode of the player without requiring a significant change in the configuration in the operation effect.

In the process of changing the start timing of the operation period (step S2810), the change on the rear side may be restricted in relation to the variation display time of the game times. That is, if the start timing is shifted too far to the rear side, an event such as the operation period continuing even though the game round has ended may occur. Therefore, in such a case, it is advisable to make the configuration so as to shift to the rear side as much as possible according to the fluctuation display time of the game times, or to make the configuration so as not to shift to the rear side in the first place.

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

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

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

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

As described above, since the configuration is such that the production pattern of the operation effect from the next time onward is different based on the operation during the specific operation period outside the operation period, at least it reflects that the operation was performed even outside the operation period. Even if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, it can be meaningful to perform the operation.

In this case, since it is changed to the side where the expectation of a big hit result is high, it is easy for the player to feel the significance of performing the operation. On the contrary, if it is changed to the side where the expectation that the big hit result is low, it can be felt as a penal treatment that the operation is performed outside the operation period.

Since the operation effect is configured to change the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect before the player's operation is performed, it is possible to grasp that the previous operation is reflected before the operation. Therefore, it becomes easy to feel the significance of performing the previous operation.

In the above embodiment, among the operation effects, the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect is different, but from the viewpoint of giving the meaning of the operation in the previous operation effect, the effect pattern is limited to the operation instruction effect. Instead, the effect pattern of the operation explanation effect and the operation corresponding effect may be different. Further, the selection rate of other effect patterns such as the game round effect and the hold notice may be different based on the previous operation.

<7th Embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, one operation (operation counter AC = 1) for the effect operation unit 75 is handled as a predetermined operation, but in the present embodiment, the operation number of the effect operation unit 75 is increased. The configuration is such that it is determined whether or not to handle it as a predetermined operation.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the lottery table is set so that the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect differs according to not only the game result of the current game times but also the operation counter AC. More specifically, when the result of this game is a big hit result, if the value of the operation counter AC is "1" to "5", the winning rate is set to 20%, and if it is "6" to "10". If it is set to 70%, if it is "11" or more, it is set to 95%, and the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect increases as the value of the operation counter AC increases. If the result of this game is out of order, the winning rate is set to 5% if the value of the operation counter AC is "1" to "5", and 50% if the value is "6" to "10". If it is set to "11" or more, it is set to 80%, and when compared with the same operation counter AC value, the winning rate is lower than in the case of the jackpot result, but the winning rate increases as the operation counter AC value increases. Is set to.

Then, in step S2406, the corresponding effect generation generation lottery process is executed, and if it is determined in step S2407 that the winning effect is generated, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2408, and then the operation grasping process ends. If the operation is not performed in step S2401 or if a negative determination is made in step S2407, the operation grasping process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation is outside the operation period, the operation grasping process ends after the corresponding process outside the period is executed in step S2409.

Here, as described above, the higher the number of operations, the higher the winning rate. Therefore, the winning rate is higher at the next operation than at the previous operation. Further, since the operation grasping process is a process that is started periodically, a lottery to be generated is performed every time a predetermined operation is performed. In this way, if the winning rate is increased according to the number of operations, the player can feel that it was worth the operation because the more the operation is performed, the easier it is to produce the corresponding effect. Not only that, because the lottery is performed multiple times within the operation period, even if you do not win at the time of the previous operation, if the operation period remains, you can operate again and receive the lottery, so the operation period The significance of repeating the operation within can be further enhanced.

Next, the corresponding processing (step S2409) outside the operation period in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 56 (a).

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

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

In the following step S2514, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the value of the specific operation counter BC after performing the addition process of step S2503 and step S2513 from various table storage areas 245 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 56 (b), the lottery table is basically the same lottery table as the lottery table in FIG. 55 (b). That is, not only the game result of this game round, but also the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect is set to be different according to the specific operation counter BC, and the higher the value of the specific operation counter BC, the higher the winning rate. Is set to. Further, when compared with the values of the same specific operation counter BC, the winning rate is set so that the jackpot result has a higher winning rate than the out-of-game result.

Then, after the operation flag is stored in step S2505, the corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed in step S2506. If it is determined in the subsequent step S2507 that the winning is achieved, the effect generation flag is stored in the step S2508, and then the corresponding processing is terminated. If it is determined in step S2507 that the player has not won, the corresponding process is terminated as it is.

The case where it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored and the process proceeds to the process on the step S2509 side is the same as the process of steps S2509 to S2512 already described, so the description thereof will be omitted. ..

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the operation corresponding effect differs depending on the number of operations during the operation period, and then the number of operations during the specific operation period outside the operation period is set to the operation from the next time onward. The composition can be reflected in the production. That is, if an operation is performed during the specific operation period in a situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the number of operations is added to the non-valid counter CC (step S2510), and the specific operation storage flag is stored. (Step S2512). As a result, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the next operation effect, and the operation outside the operation period is also treated as valid (the process on the step S2503 side is executed). Then, not only the number of operations during the specific operation period (outside the operation period) in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored, but also the number of operations in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored is during the specific operation period. It is reflected in the number of operations of (step S2513), and the lottery process of the operation corresponding effect is performed (step S2506).

As described above, if the rate of occurrence of the operation corresponding effect differs depending on the number of operations during the operation period, the operation corresponding effect depends on the operation skill of the player (the number of operations that can be performed during the operation period is large or small, etc.). Will be different. In this case, for example, it may be difficult for some players to make an operation-compatible effect appear. However, it is considered that the configuration in which the occurrence rate of the effect is different according to the number of operations as described above contributes sufficiently to the improvement of the participation rate of the player in the effect, and in order to enhance the effect of the effect. There are sufficient merits to adopt this configuration. Therefore, if the configuration is such that the number of operations outside the operation period can be reflected in the occurrence rate as described above, it is possible to easily make an operation-compatible effect appear while obtaining the merit of enhancing such an effect. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as not being able to do so.

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

FIG. 57A is a part of a flowchart showing the operation grasping process in the present embodiment. In addition, the process of omitting the description in FIG. 57 (a) shall be the same as the process of the seventh embodiment.

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

FIG. 57B is a part of a flowchart showing the corresponding processing outside the period in the present embodiment. In addition, the process of omitting the description in FIG. 57 (b) shall be the same as the process of the seventh embodiment.

That is, after the addition processing of the specific operation counter BC is performed in step S2503, the number of operations outside the operation period (specific operation counter BC) in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored is obtained in step S2515. Then, the process of adding the number of operations outside the operation period (invalid counter CC) and the number of operations during the operation period (operation counter AC) in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored is executed. After that, in step S2514, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the specific operation counter BC after the process of the step S2515 is executed. That is, for example, in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored in the operation effect, not only the number of operations (CC) during the specific operation period TT1 and TT2 in the situation where the valid flag is not stored, but also the valid. It is added to the number of operations (AC) during the operation period in the situation where the flag is stored and the number of operations in the specific operation period TT1 and TT2 this time, and the lottery for generating the operation correspondence effect is generated by the added number of times. It will be the configuration to be done.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the seventh embodiment, the operation can determine the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the operation is not valid (the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored). Not only is it reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period in the enabled situation (the situation where the specific operation enable flag is stored), but also the number of operations during these specific operation periods is used as the number of operations during the operation period. In addition to reflecting the above, the number of operations during the operation period can also be reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the operation is effective, and it becomes possible to respond to a wider variety of operation modes.

It is possible to determine whether or not to reflect the accumulated number of operations in the current operation effect based on the player's operation (for example, a predetermined operation such as a long press of the effect operation unit 75). It may be configured. In this way, it is possible to further encourage the active participation of the players.

<9th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the operation effect generation lottery is different in the seventh and eighth embodiments. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the process of the operation effect generation lottery in the present embodiment. As described above, the operation effect generation lottery is a process (step S2102) performed as a part of the operation effect process started at the start of the game round (variation start process), and is a game for executing the super reach display. This is a process for deciding whether or not to perform an operation effect at a time. By the way, as already explained, in this lottery, the higher the expectation that the game result of the game is a big hit result, the easier it is to win (the operation effect is likely to occur).

The operation effect generation lottery in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 58 (a), the process of acquiring the value of the invalid counter CC is executed in step S3001, and various types are executed in step S3002. The main lottery process is terminated after the process of drawing a lot from the table storage area 245 with reference to the lottery table for the operation effect generation lottery.

As shown in FIG. 58B, the lottery table acquired in step S3002 is set so that the larger the value of the ineffective counter CC, the lower the winning probability. That is, the larger the number of operations during the specific operation period when the specific operation is not valid (the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored), the less likely the operation effect is to occur.

By doing so, it is possible to avoid an event in which the expectation level of the operation effect changes according to the number of operations when the operation effect is not valid. That is, if the configuration is such that the number of operations when not valid is reflected in the number of operations when not valid as described above, the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect after the operation is determined not only by the number of operations when enabled but also by the number of operations when not valid. Change. Then, despite the fact that the rate of occurrence of operation-compatible effects is different according to the degree of expectation of big hits to increase the degree of attention when operation-compatible effects occur, depending on the number of operations when not valid. There may be an inconvenience that the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect is not linked to the jackpot expectation. That is, for example, when the number of operations when not valid is large, the operation corresponding effect is likely to occur even if the number of operations is small in the next operation effect, and as a result, the game result is out of order. There may be a situation where there is no choice but to generate an operation-responsive effect. Then, in order to solve such a situation, it is considered that the configuration may be such that the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of a deviation result is lowered and the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of a big hit result is increased. Will be. As a result, when the result is a big hit, the operation effects are concentrated, and there is a disadvantage that the relationship between the number of operations and the occurrence rate of the operation correspondence effects cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, as described above, by making the occurrence rate of the operation effect itself lower as the number of operations when it is not valid increases, the operation effect can be produced even if the result is off, in relation to the occurrence rate of the operation-compatible effect. It is possible to make it possible to occur and avoid the above-mentioned inconvenience.

<10th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the operation during the specific operation period is valid in relation to the reserved information. FIG. 59A is a flowchart showing the pending information grasping process in the present embodiment. As described above, the hold information grasping process is a process executed in step S1603 of the hold control process (FIG. 28) based on the reception of any hold command from the main control device 81 side.

As shown in FIG. 59 (a), first, in step S3101, based on the hold command received this time, the game result information about the hold information related to the hold command and the variation display time information are grasped. .. Then, in step S3102, a process of storing each of the grasped information in the corresponding reserved areas 251,252 is executed. Incidentally, in each of the above embodiments, basically, the processes of steps S3101 and S3102 are executed respectively.

After executing the process of step S3102, the operation effect generation lottery is executed in step S3103. This process is the same as the process of step S2102 or the like, and is for specifying the effect content of the game round for the hold information at a timing earlier than the start of the game round for the hold information. It is the processing of. Then, in step S3104, it is determined whether or not it is won to generate the operation effect based on the processing result of step S3103. If it is not won, the hold information grasping process is terminated as it is, and if it is won, the process of storing the flag with operation effect in the various flag storage areas 247 of the RAM 244 is executed in step S3105, and then the process is executed. Ends the pending information grasping process. The operation effect presence flag is a process for the MPU 242 to grasp that the hold information corresponding to the execution of the operation effect exists in the hold information stored in the hold areas 251,252.

FIG. 59B is a flowchart showing a part of the corresponding processing outside the period in the present embodiment. The processes omitted in FIG. 59 (b) can be applied to the processes of each of the above embodiments.

In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2516, and it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned operation effect flag is stored. If the flag with operation effect is stored, the processing after step S2509 is executed, and if it is not stored, the corresponding processing is terminated as it is.

That is, when an operation is performed during a specific operation period in a situation where the operation outside the operation period is not valid, if there is a stored hold information corresponding to the operation effect, the operation is stored and the operation is stored. Corresponding processing is performed. On the other hand, even if the operation is performed during a specific operation period in a situation where the operation outside the operation period is not effective, if there is no corresponding operation effect in the stored hold information, the operation is stored or the operation is stored. No corresponding processing is done.

That is, if there is hold information corresponding to the operation effect that can reflect the operation during the specific operation period in the hold areas 251,252, the operation during the specific operation period is stored, and if not, the operation during the specific operation period is stored. In addition, by making the configuration that does not store the operation, it is possible to greatly simplify the processing configuration. Not only that, it is highly likely that the operation in the operation effect for the stored reserved information will be operated by the same player as the player who performed the operation during the specific operation period this time. By doing so, it becomes possible to more accurately follow the operation of the player who performs the operation outside the operation period.

The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or may be partially or wholly combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or a part of the various configurations shown in each of the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined is guaranteed. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration consisting of a combination of embodiments, or may be partially or wholly applied in combination.

(1) Based on the operation during the specific operation period, the configuration is such that the operation during the specific operation period is valid / invalid in the next and subsequent operation effects, but the operation during the specific operation period in this operation effect is valid / invalid. It may be configured to switch between. For example, if the operation is performed in the first specific operation period TT1, the operation in the second specific operation period TT2 may be treated as valid, or when the operation is continuously performed in any of the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2. May be treated as valid after the predetermined number of operations (second or third operation).

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

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

(4) In a configuration in which the operation period is changed based on the operation information during the specific operation period, the operation period is not extended by the specific operation period, but is extended to the operation timing during the specific operation period. good. Further, it may be configured to extend from the operation timing with a grace period of a predetermined period. If the configuration is extended with a grace period, even if the operation timings of the previous time and this time are slightly different, it can be treated as effective.

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

(6) As the display of the operation period, the period display unit KP is displayed, and the area of the progress display area JP is changed with the passage of the operation period, but the display of the operation period is not limited to this. For example, it may be an analog type period display or a digital type period display.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 60A, when the operation period or the operation instruction effect is executed at the timing of t2 to t3, the operation is performed at the timing of t1 during the specific operation period before that. Suppose. In this case, as the subsequent operation effect, the operation period is not changed at the timing from t2 to t3, and the operation instruction effect is set to start from the timing of t2.1, which is the timing before the timing of the previous t1. .. The timing of t2.1 corresponds to the specific operation period in each embodiment, and the operation performed at the timing of t1 is treated as valid in this operation effect. Then, the operation instruction effect started at the timing of t2.1 ends at the timing of t2.2. In this case, the operation instruction effect may be terminated at the timing of t3 when the operation period ends, or the operation instruction effect may be terminated at a timing before that. If the operation instruction effect is terminated at a timing before t3, the content (length) of the operation instruction effect does not need to be changed, and the configuration can be simplified. Although the operation on the front side has been described for the operation period, it goes without saying that the operation is limited to the front side, and the end timing of the operation instruction effect may be changed (earlier) for the operation on the rear side. ..

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the operation period and the operation instruction effect are executed at the timings from t2 to t3, the start of the operation period (t2) is the same as in FIG. 60 (a). When the operation is performed at the timing of t1 shifted to the front side, the operation instruction effect may be shifted to the rear side instead of the front side. That is, assuming that the period of deviation between t1 and t2 is P1, the operation instruction effect is started at the timing of t2.1 by shifting from t2 to the rear side by the period of P2 as a period equal to or longer than P1. And. By doing so, since this player operates by P1 minutes earlier than the start of the operation instruction effect, by delaying the operation instruction effect itself, the timing of t1.1 operated earlier by P1 minutes. Can be stored within the operation period. Therefore, various operations can be supported by changing only the operation instruction effect without changing the operation period. In the same manner as described above, the configuration may be such that the end timing of the operation instruction effect is changed (earlier) with respect to the operation on the rear side.

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

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

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

FIG. 62B shows a configuration in which the operation correspondence effect is performed at the timing of t4 to t5 after a predetermined grace period has passed after the end of the operation period from t1 to t3. That is, even when the predetermined number of times is reached at the timing of t2 before t3 by the first aspect PA, the operation correspondence effect is not immediately generated, and the operation correspondence effect is performed from the timing of t4. Then, assuming that the operation was performed at the timing of PB whose continuous operation is slower than that of the first aspect PA, although the operation was not in time for the timing of t3, the specified number of times was reached at the timing of t2.1 before t4. And. In this case, the operation corresponding effect is executed at the timing of t4, as in the case where the operation is performed in the first aspect PA. By providing the grace period in this way, even if the operation during the operation period is not in time, there is no need to change the operation response effect itself, and it is possible to play various games while simplifying the configuration. Can be accommodated.

In addition, for example, the production accessory 300 moves from the standby position to the preparation position within the grace period (t3.1), and then a predetermined operation is performed including the grace period (at a specified number of times). It may be configured to operate at the effect position based on what has been achieved). By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the operation of the effecting accessory 300 and suppress the phenomenon that the operation corresponding effect cannot be performed depending on the operation period DT.

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

(10) It may be applied not only to a configuration for forcing a continuous operation but also to a configuration in which automatic continuous striking can be performed based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75. That is, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the operation period is set at the timings from t1 to t2 and the effect operation unit 75 is operated (the pressing operation is continued) according to the operation period, the automatic continuous striking function is used. , The specified number of times is reached at the timing of t2 or earlier. As a result, an operation-compatible effect is generated. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), when the effect operation unit 75 is operated from the timing of t1.1 before t1, the period from t1.1 to t1 is operated. The configuration is such that the operation is not treated as invalid, but as valid. By doing so, even if the operation is performed before the operation period, the operation is not completely invalidated, and the significance of the operation can be generated.

In this case, for example, the configuration may be such that the speed of automatic continuous striking is slowed down. By doing so, it is possible to reach the specified number of times at the same / substantially the same timing as when the operation is performed from the normal t1 timing, and the processing configuration for executing the subsequent operation corresponding effect is greatly simplified. Can be. In addition, although the case where the operation is performed before the operation period has been described, the configuration for changing (increasing) the speed of automatic repeated hits when the operation is performed after a while even during the operation period is configured. May be applied.

(11) Based on the fact that the special operation enable flag is stored (the predetermined operation was performed during the special operation period), the configuration was set to enable / disable the operation during the special operation period. Alternatively or in addition, the configuration may be configured to switch between valid / invalid of the operation during the operation period based on the storage of the special operation valid flag. Further, instead of or in addition to these, the probability of switching the validity / invalidity of the operation during this operation period may be changed. By doing so, for example, it is possible to switch between valid / invalid of the operation during the operation period based on the fact that the operation cannot be performed during the operation period (a predetermined operation is performed during the special operation period). Will be. Specifically, if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, the probability of occurrence of the operation response effect based on the operation during the operation period is lowered, while the probability of occurrence of the operation response effect based on the operation during the specific operation period is increased. With the configuration, it is possible to generate an operation-corresponding effect at a timing that more closely matches the operation mode of the player.

(12) As the special operation period, the first special operation period is provided on the front side of the operation period and the second special operation period is provided on the rear side of the operation period, but one of these may be provided. Further, although both front and rear are usually set, at least one of the front side and the rear side may be set according to the variation display time of the game times and the effect pattern. In particular, depending on the variable display time, if the operation is performed at the final timing of the operation instruction effect, the game round will just end if the operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. 2 There may be no time to set up a special operation period. Therefore, if the configuration is such that whether or not the setting is possible is determined according to the variable display time and the effect pattern, a special operation period can be provided without using a complicated configuration such as changing the variable display time and the effect pattern of the game times. It will be possible.

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

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

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

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

(16) A pachinko machine of another type different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball is placed in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. Or, after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as paying out a medal is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable / closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start rotation of a reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

In addition, the invention described in each of the following feature groups states, "For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a winning game is triggered by the fact that the gaming ball enters the starting ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a state. Further, for example, in a display device provided in a gaming machine, a variable display of a pattern is started, and the above-mentioned is performed when the final stop display of the variable display is performed. Regarding the background technology that "the display effect for one game is executed in which the stop result according to the lottery result is displayed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853)", "Here, in the game machine, to the game" It is necessary to raise the degree of attention of the slingshot, and there is still room for improvement in this regard. "

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

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of the operating means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that the degree of attention to the game can be increased more effectively.

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

The configuration of "a specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period" may be limited to "a specific period is set before or after the predetermined operation period". .. By doing so, as a player who could not operate during the predetermined operation period, it is possible to respond to the operation of the player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period. Become.

Feature A2. Judgment means (step S2502 by the effect control device 82) for determining whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated based on the specific operation information stored in the storage means. The gaming machine according to feature A1, which is characterized by having a function of executing processing).

According to the above configuration, based on the specific operation information, it is determined whether or not to execute the operation correspondence effect when the operation means is operated. That is, when the operation means is operated, the operation correspondence effect may or may not be performed depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information. By doing so, it becomes possible to execute the operation-corresponding effect according to the various operation modes of the player, and the effect of the feature A1 can be more preferably performed.

Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A2, wherein the determination means determines whether or not the operation corresponding effect can be executed when the operation means is operated during the specific period.

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

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

According to the above configuration, the operation timing during the specific period is stored as specific operation information, and based on the operation timing, for example, the operation period or the length or timing of the specific period can be changed in the operation production from the next time onward. Various measures can be taken, such as determining whether or not the operation response effect can be executed depending on the operation timing. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the operation effect according to various operation modes of the player.

Feature A5. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one of the gaming times.

According to the above configuration, since the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one game time, for example, the same player can participate in the operation effect on the front side and the operation effect on the rear side in one game time. Highly sex. Therefore, even if the specific operation information operated outside the predetermined operation period (specific period) in the operation effect on the front side is used in the operation effect on the rear side, the same operation is performed (for example, from the predetermined operation period). Since it will be operated out of alignment), inconvenience is unlikely to occur even if operations outside the operation period are allowed.

Feature A6. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The operation effect can be executed at a predetermined timing in the game times.
The gaming machine according to feature A4 or feature A5, wherein the storage means is configured to be capable of retaining memory even after the end of one of the game rounds.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to store the specific operation information operated during the specific period across the game times. Thereby, for example, it is possible to reflect the specific operation information on the operation effect performed in different game times.

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

According to the above configuration, inconvenience due to the specific operation information being stored indefinitely (for example, the operation information of the predecessor player is reflected in the operation effect even though the player has changed). Can be avoided.

Feature A8. It is equipped with a predetermined operation unit (directing operation unit 75 and firing handle 54) operated by the player.
The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein the erasing means has a configuration capable of erasing the specific operation information based on the operation of the operation unit.

According to the above configuration, depending on the player, there may be a case where the specific operation information is to be deleted before the deletion condition is satisfied, and if the deletion is possible based on the operation of the operation unit, the needs of such a player. It is possible to respond to.

As a predetermined operation unit, for example, as a gaming machine provided with a launching means capable of launching a gaming ball in a gaming area, operation of a launching handle for operating the launching means can be considered. Further, as this launch handle, for example, in a configuration in which the game ball is rotated from the initial position to the maximum operation position and the game ball is launched with a firing intensity according to the rotation operation amount, the game ball is arranged at the initial position. The specific operation information may be erased by using the operation as an operation of the operation unit.

Feature A9. Information acquisition means (function to execute information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) to acquire special information based on the satisfaction of predetermined acquisition conditions, and
An information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number (4 pieces) predetermined.
With respect to the special information stored in the information storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for sequentially determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant of the privilege to the player, the privilege granting means (according to the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process) and
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, the predetermined special information corresponds to the result of the grant determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination, and the predetermined special information is the grant determination. The destination identification means for executing the process to be specified at the timing before the target of
Equipped with
The erasing means has a configuration capable of erasing the specific operation information based on the result of the specifying process by the prior specifying means being a predetermined result, and the feature A7 or the feature A8. The gaming machine described in.

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

Feature A10. Judgment means (step S2502 by the effect control device 82) for determining whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated based on the specific operation information stored in the storage means. Has a function to execute processing)
Based on the operation timing of the specific operation information, the determination means can set a timing at which the operation corresponding effect is allowed to be executed when the operation means is operated in the specific period after the next time. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, characterized in that it is provided with various setting means (a function of executing the process of step S2809 by the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, based on the operation timing during the specific period, it is possible to set the timing for handling the next and subsequent operations as valid (allowing the execution of the operation corresponding effect), so that the player's operation can be further performed. It is possible to create an operation effect that suits the mode.

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

For example, in relation to the game rotation effect, depending on the execution timing of the operation effect, one before and after the predetermined operation period may have a period margin, while the other may not have a margin. Therefore, if the above configuration is used, it is possible to reasonably execute the operation-compatible effect.

As for the operation effect, it is considered that the effect of the operation is enhanced when the operation effect is generated at a timing closer to the climax of the game time than in relation to the game time effect. Therefore, in the above configuration, if the permissible side is the front side of the predetermined operation period and the restricting side is the rear side, the game rotation effect is completed (furthermore, the next game rotation effect is started). Nevertheless, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the operation corresponding effect is performed.

Feature A12. The setting means executes the operation correspondence effect when the operation means is operated at the timing up to the operation timing stored in the specific operation information in the specific period after the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine according to feature A10 or feature A11, which is characterized by being set to allow.

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

In addition, instead of "timing until the stored operation timing" or in addition, "until the timing delayed by a predetermined period from the stored operation timing", the configuration is such that the deviation of the operation timing is further allowed. It is also possible.

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

According to the above configuration, the number of operations during a specific period is stored as specific operation information, and based on the number of operations, for example, in the next and subsequent operation effects, the effect mode can be changed or the execution conditions of the operation corresponding effect can be set. Various measures can be taken, such as changing. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the operation effect according to various operation modes of the player.

Feature A14. The operation-corresponding effect means is characterized in that the execution probability of the operation-corresponding effect can be changed based on the number of times the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine described in A13.

According to the above configuration, since the execution probability of the operation-corresponding effect differs depending on the number of operations within a predetermined operation period, the execution probability of the operation-corresponding effect differs depending on the number of operations that the player can operate. Therefore, for example, if the number of times that the number of times that the game runs out in a specific period is stored in the storage means and the execution probability of the operation corresponding effect is changed based on the number of times, even a player who can operate many games cannot operate many games. Even a person can execute an operation-corresponding effect with a fair probability.

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

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

For example, in a gaming machine provided with a game rotation execution means for executing a game rotation effect, as a period setting means, period information is selected according to the length of the game rotation effect to lengthen a predetermined operation period. With the configuration in which the key is set, the operation effect can be suitably executed in relation to the length of the game rotation effect.

Feature A16. The specific period is set before and after the predetermined operation period.
Judgment means (step S2502 by the effect control device 82) for determining whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated based on the specific operation information stored in the storage means. Has a function to execute processing)
The determination means enables the operation-corresponding effect to be executed based on the operation of the operation means during a specific period of one before and after the operation effect in the operation effect from the next time onward, while the other before and after the operation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15, which comprises means for limiting the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation means during a specific period of the above.

According to the above configuration, for one of the specific operations set before and after the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation is performed, but for the other, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation may be limited. At the timing when the operation effect is performed, there may not be much time to execute the operation response effect on the front side or the rear side of the predetermined operation period. Therefore, if the above configuration is used, it is not necessary to change the operation effect or other related effects, and it is possible to execute the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period without difficulty.

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

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

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

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

In addition, it also has "means for limiting the execution of the operation corresponding effect when the operation within the specific period is grasped in the operation effect in the situation where the specific operation information is not stored in the storage means". As a result, the operation during the specific period can be enabled / disabled depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information. Therefore, the operation during the specific period is not blindly enabled, but the operation effect that more closely matches the operation mode of the player. It becomes possible to do.

Feature A19. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period.
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage means, the specific process execution means (by the effect control device 82) that executes the specific process that enables the setting of the predetermined operation period to be changed in the operation effect from the next time onward. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A18, characterized in that it is provided with a function of executing processes such as steps S2509 to S2512.

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

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

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of the operating means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that the degree of attention to the game can be increased more effectively.

Then, this predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information in which the operation means is operated in the operation effect. Therefore, it is possible to set a predetermined operation period according to the operation timing of the player, and it is possible to further enhance the cooperation between the game machine and the player. Therefore, it is possible to more preferably realize the above-mentioned effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B2. The gaming machine according to feature B1, wherein the period setting means can change the length of the predetermined operation period based on the operation information.

According to the above configuration, when the operation timing of the player deviates from or before the predetermined operation period, the operation of such a player can be supported by lengthening the predetermined operation period. can. On the contrary, depending on the operation timing, it is possible to shorten the predetermined operation period, and in this way, the effect of the feature B1 can be more preferably performed.

Feature B3. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, wherein the period setting means can change the timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed in the operation effect based on the operation information.

According to the above configuration, when the operation timing of the player deviates from or before the predetermined operation period, the timing at which the operation instruction effect for which the predetermined operation period is set is executed is changed. It is also possible to cope with the operation of such a player.

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

According to the above configuration, based on the satisfaction of the specific condition, the timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed is changed without changing the length of the predetermined operation period. By doing so, it is not necessary to complicate the processing configuration required to change the predetermined operation period or to force the change of other effects, and the effect of the feature B1 is exhibited while greatly simplifying the processing. It becomes possible.

As a specific condition, for example, in a gaming machine that executes a game rotation effect, the length of the game rotation effect may be a part or all of the condition, and a movable accessory may be used as an operation-compatible effect. In the gaming machine in which the above is operated, the operation period, the operation mode, and the like of the movable accessory may be a part or all of the conditions.

Feature B5. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The game times control means includes an operation period setting means (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81) for setting an operation period for the game times, and is set by the operation period setting means. The game is to be performed over the operation period.
The period setting means is described in any one of features B1 to B4, which is characterized in that the predetermined operation period can be set based on the operation period set by the operation period setting means. Pachinko machine.

According to the above configuration, a predetermined operation period is set according to the length of the operation period for the game round. Here, since the operation effect is generally configured to be executed as a part of the effect for the game round, normally, the predetermined operation period in the operation effect is set to the length of the operation period for the game round. It is considered to be configured according to the setting. However, as described in the above feature B1, in this feature group, it is premised that a predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information of the operation means. That is, by setting a predetermined operation period based on the operation information of the operation means that is expected to be variously operated by the player, it is possible to more effectively perform the integrated production of the player and the gaming machine. While achieving the effect of being possible, on the other hand, if an attempt is made to set a predetermined operation period according to the player's operation indefinitely, the game round has ended (or the next game round has started). However, since inconveniences such as having to perform an operation-compatible effect may occur, a predetermined operation period is set in consideration of the length of the operation period for the game round. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve a remarkable effect such as effectively increasing the attention of the operation effect while avoiding the inconvenience during the game rotation.

Feature B6. A movable accessory that can be switched between a first position and a second position different from the first position by requiring a predetermined movable period (operation period DT) based on the establishment of predetermined operating conditions. (Production for production 300) and
A switching control means (a function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) to execute a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the establishment of the operation condition. When,
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the period setting means has a configuration capable of setting the predetermined operation period based on the movable period.

According to the above configuration, a predetermined operation period is set according to the movable period of the movable accessory executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the movement of the movable accessory is incorporated as an operation-compatible effect, the operation effect will be such that both the operation of the player and the operation of the movable accessory on the gaming machine side are related to each other. Can be significantly increased.

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

Feature B7. The period setting means is configured to be able to set the predetermined operation period based on the operation information up to a predetermined specific number of times (once), and if the specific number of times is exceeded, the predetermined number of times is predetermined. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein the specified period is set as the predetermined operation period.

According to the above configuration, the number of times a predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information can be limited. That is, if it is possible to set an unlimited predetermined operation period based on the operation information, it may be necessary to change other effects (for example, a game round like the feature B4 or a movable accessory like the feature B5). However, there is a concern that the change will make other productions look strange, resulting in a decrease in attention. Further, in this configuration, the number of settings is limited, and when the upper limit is exceeded, a predetermined period is set as a predetermined operation period, so that the configuration can be greatly simplified. ing. Therefore, by adopting this configuration, it is possible to achieve the remarkable effect described in the feature B1 while avoiding each of the above-mentioned inconveniences.

Feature B8. The period setting means is characterized in that, when the specific number of times is exceeded, the predetermined operation period in the previous operation effect is set as the predetermined operation period this time as a predetermined period. Features The gaming machine described in B7.

According to the above configuration, although the number of settings is limited, if the number of times exceeds the upper limit, the predetermined number of operations of the previous time is taken over, so that the player takes at least the same response as the previous response. It becomes possible to.

Feature B9. A period display means (period display unit KP) that displays the predetermined operation period as a period display at the start of the operation instruction effect and updates the period display in accordance with the elapse of the predetermined operation period is provided.
Any of the features B1 to B8, wherein the display means executes the period display at the start of the operation instruction effect without taking into account the predetermined operation period set by the period setting means. The gaming machine described in 1.

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

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

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

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

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of the operating means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that the degree of attention to the game can be increased more effectively.

Then, this predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information in which the operation means is operated in the operation effects up to the previous time. Therefore, it is possible to set a predetermined operation period according to the operation timing of the player, and it is possible to further enhance the cooperation between the game machine and the player. Therefore, it is possible to more preferably realize the above-mentioned effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

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

According to the above configuration, information on operations during a specific period set before or after a predetermined operation period is stored, and a predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information. By doing so, the information that could not be operated during the predetermined operation period (information on the operation performed during the specific period) can be used for setting the predetermined operation period, and the operation mode of the player can be used. It can be an operation effect that matches.

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

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done.

Here, even if the operation means is operated in this operation effect, the execution of the operation corresponding effect may be restricted by the limiting means. In this way, even if the operation is performed, the operation corresponding effect may or may not occur. Therefore, it is considered that the player performs the operation in anticipation of the operation corresponding effect. , The production effect is further enhanced.

However, if such a restriction is applied, it may give the player the impression that he / she has lost the operation. Therefore, as in the above configuration, if it is restricted, the mode of the operation effect from the next time onward can be changed, so that if the operation is performed, even if the operation corresponding effect does not occur in this operation effect, The operation can be reflected at least from the next time onward, and the player's feeling of loss can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect of the operation effect.

Feature C2. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant of the privilege to the player, the privilege granting means (according to the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process) and
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The operation effect is executed during the game rotation, and is executed.
As the mode of the operation effect, a high expectation mode and a low expectation mode are used so that the expectation that the result of the grant determination corresponding to the running game times is the result of the grant correspondence is relatively high or low. , Is set,
The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the changing means has a configuration capable of changing the mode of the operation effect from the low expectation mode to the high expectation mode.

According to the above configuration, if the high expectation mode and the low expectation mode are set in the operation effect executed during the game rotation, the operation effect of the high expectation mode is generated as a player. If the operation effect of the high expectation mode is generated, it is considered that the operation of the operation means in the operation effect will be strengthened. Therefore, as described in the feature C1, if the configuration is changed to the operation effect of the high expectation mode as a compensation for the restriction by the restriction means, the player is restricted rather than reduced. It is possible to expect that the operation effect from the next time onward will be a high expectation mode, and it will be possible to further increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature C3. Information acquisition means (function to execute information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) to acquire special information based on the satisfaction of predetermined acquisition conditions, and
An information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number (4 pieces) predetermined.
With respect to the special information stored in the information storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for sequentially executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant of the privilege to the player, the privilege granting means (according to the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process) and
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, the predetermined special information corresponds to the result of the grant determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination, and the predetermined special information is the grant determination. The destination identification means for executing the process to be specified at the timing before the target of
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2, wherein the changing means has a configuration capable of making the change based on the result of the specified process by the prior specifying means.

According to the above configuration, the information corresponding to the result of the grant determination may be specified at the timing before the grant determination is performed. Then, the mode of the operation effect is changed based on the specified result. By doing so, it is possible to associate the operation information with the result of the grant determination prior to the current operation effect, and it is possible to arouse the expectation due to the change. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

In particular, if this configuration is applied to the feature C2, the mode of the operation effect during the current game rotation is changed from the low expectation mode to the high expectation mode based on the result of the process specified by the prior identification means. Therefore, it is possible to raise the degree of attention not only for this operation production (game times) but also for the subsequent game times.

Feature C4. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the changing means has a configuration capable of changing the execution mode of the operation instruction effect among the operation effects.

According to the above configuration, among the operation effects, the mode of the effect executed at the timing before the player's operation such as the operation instruction effect is changed is changed. As a result, the player can recognize that the change has been made before the operation. And, for example, if this change is preferable to the player, it is considered that the operation will be strengthened. By doing so, it becomes possible to suitably execute the operation effect premised on the operation of the player.

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

According to the above configuration, when the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect is executed, while when the operation means is operated during the period other than the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect is executed. Is restricted. In such a configuration, it is sufficient that the operation can be performed within a predetermined operation period, but it is assumed that some players may not be able to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period. Then, for the player who cannot perform such an operation, it becomes impossible to see the operation corresponding effect at all, and as described in the feature C1, it may give the impression that the operation is detrimental. Therefore, when such a restriction is made, if at least the mode of the operation effect from the next time onward is made different, the significance of performing the operation can be generated, and the player participates in the operation effect. Can be urged.

Feature C6. As a period outside the predetermined operation period, a specific period set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period is set.
The first means is characterized in that, based on the grasping means that the grasping means has grasped that the operating means has been operated during the specific period, the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp is restricted. The gaming machine according to the feature C5.

According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period, which is a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period, is limited. That is, if the operation is performed a little before the predetermined operation period or a little after the operation, the operation corresponding effect is limited, but the mode of the subsequent operation effect may be changed. In this way, instead of memorizing the operation for a period completely unrelated, such as a period far from the predetermined operation period, and changing the mode of the operation effect based on the operation, the operation is continuous with the predetermined operation period. By memorizing the operation during the operation period and changing the mode of the operation effect based on the operation, the significance of providing the predetermined operation period can be guaranteed. That is, the operation of the player is accepted in a series of operation effects in which the player and the game machine interact with each other, such as an operation instruction on the gaming machine side, an operation of the player, and an operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation. It is considered that the shorter the predetermined operation period is, the more the player concentrates on the operation effect in order to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period. As described above, in order to enhance the effect of the effect, it is considered that the predetermined operation period should be set shorter. However, it is considered that the shorter the predetermined operation period is, the more likely it is that an event in which the operation cannot be performed within that period will occur. Therefore, as described above, in the period continuous to the predetermined operation period, if the operation corresponding effect is restricted and the mode of the subsequent operation effect is changed, the effect of the effect is enhanced and the player's effect is improved. It is possible to rescue the operation.

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

According to the above configuration, when the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect is executed, while the operation correspondence effect is restricted by the second means even within the predetermined operation period. obtain. With such a configuration, even if an operation is performed within a predetermined operation period, the operation-compatible effect does not always occur, and it is possible to perform the operation while hoping that the operation-compatible effect will occur. Will be. Therefore, the player's interest in the operation can be increased.

In particular, if this configuration is applied to the feature C5, the operation correspondence effect is restricted by the first means outside the predetermined operation period, and the operation correspondence effect is limited by the second means within the predetermined operation period. In this way, even if the period is different, if the operation-compatible effect is similarly restricted by the two systems of means, the operation-compatible effect does not occur even though the operation is performed. In addition, it can be obscured by which means the restriction was applied. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the game production.

Feature C8. The operation-corresponding effect means executes the operation-corresponding effect based on the grasp by the grasping means that the operation means has been operated within a predetermined operation period.
The limiting means is a first means (effect) for limiting the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp that the grasping means has grasped that the operating means has been operated outside the predetermined operation period. A function of executing processing when a negative determination is made in step S2402 by the control device 82) is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature C7, wherein the changing means does not make the change when the limitation is made by the second means.

According to the above configuration, if it is operated outside the predetermined operation period and it is restricted by the first means, the mode of the subsequent operation effect is changed, but it is operated within the predetermined operation period and it is the first. When restricted by the two means, the mode of the subsequent operation effect is not changed. Therefore, it is considered that the player is interested in which means is used to limit the operation when the operation corresponding effect does not occur even though the operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention in the period from the time when this restriction is applied to the occurrence of the next operation effect.

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

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done.

Not only that, in the above configuration, the operation of the operation means is grasped and stored as the specific operation information even outside the predetermined operation period in which the operation instruction effect is performed. Then, the operation correspondence effect may be executed based on the specific operation information. By doing so, it is possible to perform the operation corresponding effect even if the operation is not performed during the predetermined operation period, and the player operates the operation means not only during the operation effect. Significance arises. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the special execution means has a configuration capable of executing the operation-corresponding effect based on the specific operation information stored before the operation effect of the present time.

According to the above configuration, the operation correspondence effect is performed based on the information (specific operation information) of the operation of the operation means performed at the timing before the operation effect of this time is performed. By doing so, for example, information that could not be operated during the predetermined operation period at the time of the previous operation effect (information operated outside the operation period of the calligraphy) can be used at the next operation effect, which is novel. It can be directed.

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

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

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

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

Feature D5. It is provided with means (a function of executing the processing of steps S3001 and S3002 by the effect control device 82) capable of changing the occurrence probability of the operation effect based on the number of operations stored as the specific operation information. The gaming machine according to the feature D4.

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

Feature D6. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant of the privilege to the player, the privilege granting means (according to the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process) and
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The operation effect is executed during the game rotation, and is executed.
The operation-corresponding effect means is set so that the higher the expectation that the result of the grant determination corresponding to the running game times is the grant-corresponding result, the easier it is to execute the operation-corresponding effect. The gaming machine according to the feature D5.

As in the above configuration, if the configuration of the feature D5 is applied to a gaming machine in which the higher the expectation of the granting result to which the privilege is given, the easier the operation corresponding effect is to be performed, the effect of the feature D5 can be obtained. It can be played even more effectively. That is, when the operation correspondence effect is generated, the expectation of the grant correspondence result becomes high, but the grant determination result may not be so, and even if a large number of operations are stored as specific operation information, Even in such a case, if the operation-compatible effect is generated, there is a disadvantage that the expectation level is lowered even if the operation-compatible effect is generated as a result. Therefore, if it is possible to change the probability of occurrence of the operation effect itself as in the feature D5, it is possible to avoid such an inconvenience.

<Characteristic E group>
Features E1. An operation means that can be operated by the player (operation unit 75 for production) and
A grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (a function of executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82) and
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing a player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (design display device 41). Function to execute) and
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means executes the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period.
Based on the fact that the grasping means grasps that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect is executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means. Means and
A movable accessory that can be switched between a first position and a second position different from the first position by requiring a predetermined movable period (operation period DT) based on the establishment of predetermined operating conditions. (Production for production 300) and
A switching control means (a function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) to execute a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the establishment of the operation condition. When,
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means includes a setting unit (a function of executing the process of steps S2807, S2804, S2808, S2805 by the effect control device 82) to set the predetermined operation period based on the predetermined movable period. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done.

Then, the operation effect executing means sets a predetermined operation period for performing the operation instruction effect based on the movable period of the movable accessory executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the movement of the movable accessory is incorporated as an operation-compatible effect, the operation effect will be such that both the operation of the player and the operation of the movable accessory on the gaming machine side are related to each other. Can be significantly increased.

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

Feature E2. Grant determination means (a function of executing the hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing the grant determination as to whether or not to grant the privilege to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined execution conditions.
One game is to start the variation display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means, and end the variation display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a time, a game time control means (a function of executing a variation display control process by the effect control device 82) that causes the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means.
Equipped with
The game times control means includes an operation period setting means (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81) for setting an operation period for the game times, and is set by the operation period setting means. The game is to be performed over the operation period.
The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the operation effect is executed over a predetermined period during the gaming rotation.

According to the above configuration, an operation instruction effect and an operation correspondence effect are set as operation effects to be executed over a predetermined period during the game rotation, and the operation correspondence effect is an effect accompanied by the operation of a movable accessory. Is done. By applying the feature E1 to such a gaming machine, it is possible to set a predetermined operation period of the operation instruction effect while associating the operation period of the game times with the movable period of the movable accessory. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the operation effect without changing the effect on the game rotation side or the operation mode of the movable accessory.

Feature E3. The setting means is characterized in that the predetermined operation period is set so that the movable period ends at a timing before the end of the operation period for the game round in one of the game rounds. Feature The gaming machine described in E2.

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

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

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

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

According to the above configuration, the operation period may not be set in consideration of the entire movable period of the movable accessory, but the operation period from the third position to the second position may be considered, and the operation of the movable accessory and the operation of the movable accessory may be considered. The degree of freedom in setting the operation period is improved. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the games.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. An operation means that can be operated by the player (operation unit 75 for production) and
A grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function of executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82) and
A storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing the operation information for which the operation of the operation means is grasped by the grasping means, and
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing a player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (design display device 41). Function to execute) and
Equipped with
The grasping means is configured to be able to store the number of times the operation is performed as specific operation information.
Based on the specific operation information, the operation corresponding effect means (a function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) for executing the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notification means or another notification means is provided.
The grasping means is a gaming machine having a configuration capable of reflecting the number of times the operation is performed outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed in the specific operation information.

According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operation instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation correspondence effect when the operating means is operated based on the operation instruction by the player. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, it becomes possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Be done.

Not only that, in the above configuration, the number of times the operation is performed is grasped and stored as specific operation information, and the operation correspondence effect may be executed based on the specific operation information. Then, the number of operations is reflected even outside the period during which the operation instruction effect is being performed. By doing so, as a player, it is meaningful to operate the operating means not only during the operation effect. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Feature F2. The gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein the operation-corresponding effect means has a configuration capable of changing the execution probability of the operation-corresponding effect based on the number of operations performed on the operation means. ..

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

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

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

According to the above configuration, even a player whose operation speed is slow can see the operation corresponding effect if the operation during the predetermined grace period is reflected, for example. In this way, if a grace period is provided in advance, it is not necessary to drastically change the configuration of the operation-compatible effect based on the operation outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed, and the configuration is simplified. However, the effect of the feature F1 can be suitably exhibited.

Features F4. The start timing of the operation-corresponding effect is the same or substantially the same depending on whether the specific operation information reflects the number of times the operation is performed outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed or not. The gaming machine according to feature F3, which is characterized by being present.

According to the above configuration, the effect of the feature F3 can be suitably exhibited.

Feature F5. The grasping means is
Based on the fact that the operating means is operated in a predetermined mode, the number of times can be added according to the period during which the operating means is operated in the predetermined mode.
One of the features F1 to F4, which is characterized in that the specific operation information can be reflected in the fact that the operation is performed in the predetermined correspondence outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed. The gaming machine described in.

According to the above configuration, if the operating means continues to be operated in a predetermined manner, the number of times is added according to the period. In such a configuration, the operation speed of the player may not be so related to the presence or absence of the operation corresponding effect. However, depending on the player, the operation may be performed in a predetermined mode even outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed. Therefore, if such an operation is also reflected as specific operation information, an operation correspondence effect can be performed based on the specific operation information, so that it is possible to correspond to various operation modes of the player.

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

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

Not only that, in the above configuration, if the operation is performed in the first operation mode, the first effect is performed, and if the operation is performed in the second operation mode, the second effect is performed. However, the third effect may be performed by the third means even in the second operation mode. In this way, it is possible to diversify the game production by providing a case where different productions are performed even if the operation modes are the same in some parts, while the effects are different depending on the operation mode.

Feature G2. The gaming machine according to feature G1, wherein the third effect is the first effect.

According to the above configuration, the first effect may be performed even in the second operation mode. By doing so, even though the player has performed an operation so that the first effect is performed, the operation is mistakenly changed to the second operation mode instead of the first operation mode. Can be rescued.

Feature G3. An operation means that can be operated by the player (operation unit 75 for production) and
A grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (a function of executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82) and
An operation effect executing means (a function of executing an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) capable of executing an operation effect related to the operation of the operation means by a predetermined notification means (design display device 41), and
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means is a means capable of executing another operation effect based on the operation information grasped by the grasping means in one operation effect (outside the period by the effect control device 82). A gaming machine characterized by having a function (function to execute corresponding processing, etc.).

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

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

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player (launching handle 54), a gaming ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53), and the launched game ball. A ball passage (rail portions 51, 52) leading to a predetermined gaming area (gaming area PE) and each gaming component arranged in the gaming area are provided, and a predetermined passing portion (general prize) among the gaming parts is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a mouth 31, etc.).

Revolving gaming machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence, and the symbol variation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. This is a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A throwing device that is provided with a ball tray to generate a game, etc., and is provided with a throwing device that takes in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device that pays out the game ball to the ball tray. A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... Upper operating port, 34 ... Lower operating port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 54 ... Launch handle, 75 ... Production operation unit, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Production control Device, HT1 ... period, HT2 ... period, SK ... operation period counter, TT1 ... first specific operation period, TT2 ... second specific operation period.

Claims (1)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated, and
An operation effect executing means for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing a player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means, and an operation effect executing means.
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means executes the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period.
When the grasping means grasps that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation correspondence effect means for executing the operation correspondence effect by the predetermined notification means or another notification means. Equipped with
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period.
A gaming machine comprising a storage means for storing specific operation information as information for which an operation within the specific period is grasped by the grasping means.

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