JP4935943B1 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A pachinko gaming machine capable of promoting active participation of a player by using an operation means and enhancing the interest of the game.
In a pachinko gaming machine, a first instruction for displaying a first completed image and a first instruction for a plurality of small pieces to gather in a predetermined area of a display screen from outside the screen in response to an operation of an operation means within a set time. A first worm-eaten display area having a missing part in one display area is formed, and a second instruction for displaying the first worm-eaten image with the first completed image as a worm-eating state and the missing part are filled in steps. In this manner, the third instruction to repeat the first and second instructions and the fourth instruction to display the first completed image in which all missing portions are filled are output to complete the first stage, and the first completed image The first pattern that outputs the fifth to eighth instructions similar to the first to fourth instructions and completes the second stage, the second pattern that does not complete the second stage, and the first stage is not completed. And the third pattern is completed. Reach demonstration is to determine if that.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine capable of displaying a predetermined image while variably displaying a plurality of rows of symbols on a display screen of a display.

  Conventionally, in the pachinko gaming machine, various ideas have been made to enhance the interest of the game. For example, on the display screen of a display that displays multiple rows of symbols in a variable manner, as an effect of showing the jackpot determination result, instead of the notification mode of the determination result based on the stop symbol combination of the symbols to be displayed in a variable manner, a piece of jigsaw puzzle is collected and displayed. There has been proposed an effect indicating that the determination result is a big hit if the image pattern is completed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation means that allows a player to input an operation, and when the player operates the operation means a predetermined number of times within the operation input valid period of the operation means, a specific reach effect is performed. A configured one has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-8-173607 JP 2007-014403 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine as described above, even if the operation means is provided, it has not led to the active participation of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can promote active participation of a player by using operation means and can enhance the interest of the game. And

In order to solve such a problem, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention, it is determined whether or not a game ball can be entered, and when the game ball enters, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. A start opening and a special entry opening that is switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and is opened when it is determined to be a big hit; A display having a display screen on which an image of a symbol game for notifying a player of a determination result as to whether or not the game ball is a big hit when the game ball enters the start opening is displayed on the display. An effect control means for displaying an image and displaying an effect image of an effect pattern selected from a plurality of effect patterns provided in advance during a period in which the image of the symbol game is displayed, and an operation by the player are possible Operation signal according to the operation Operating means for giving to the effect control means, and when the predetermined effect pattern is selected, the effect control means displays an image prompting the player to input an operation on the display screen when the predetermined effect pattern is selected. In response to the operation signal of the operation means input by the player within the set time for the image, an instruction to display the effect image of the selected effect pattern is output. A first display instruction for displaying an image in which a plurality of small pieces are gathered from the outside of the display screen toward a predetermined area of the display screen when the player performs an operation input of the operation means within a set time. Then, after the first display instruction, a first worm-eaten display area having a missing portion around and / or inside the first display area for displaying the first completed image is formed in a predetermined area of the display screen. image And a second display instruction for displaying a first worm-eaten image in a worm-eaten state so that the first completed image is applied to the first worm-eaten display area other than the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area. And then, at a set time, the player determines whether or not the operation input of the operation means is performed a predetermined number of times, and if it is determined that a predetermined number of operation inputs have been performed, A third display instruction for performing the first display instruction to the second display instruction so as to fill a part of the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area and the previous first worm-eaten image, and outputs the third display instruction. By repeating the instruction, the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area and the first worm-eaten image is resolved step by step, and an image that approaches the first display area and the first completed image is displayed. Display, the third display instruction Is output a first display instruction for displaying the first completed image without missing portions in the first display region in which all missing portions of the first worm-eaten display region are filled. A plurality of small pieces in a state in which the first completed image is displayed when the player performs an operation input of the operation means a predetermined number of times within a set time after the fourth display instruction. Displays a second assembled image after the fifth display instruction, and a fifth display instruction for displaying an image gathered from the outside of the display screen toward an area where the first completed image is displayed on the display screen. Displaying an image for forming a second worm-eaten display area having a missing portion around and / or inside the second display area in a region covering the first completed image of the display screen, and the second The second completed image in the worm-eaten display area A sixth display instruction for displaying a second worm-eaten image in a worm-eaten state so as to be applied to a portion other than the missing portion of the second worm-eaten display area, and thereafter, the player performs the operation at each set time. It is determined whether or not the operation input of the means is performed a certain number of times, and when it is determined that the operation input is performed a certain number of times, the missing portion of the previous second worm-eaten display area and the previous second worm-eaten image By outputting the seventh display instruction for performing the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction so as to fill a part of the first display instruction and repeating the seventh display instruction, the second worm-eaten display area and the step by step are repeated. After the missing part of the second worm-eaten image is eliminated and the second display area and the second completed image are displayed, the seventh display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, Missing part of 2 worm-eaten display area There the second display area all filled, the first demonstration pattern to complete the second step of outputting the eighth display instruction for displaying a missing part without the second complete image, the first display instruction - the After completing the first stage of outputting the fourth display instruction, the fifth display instruction to the seventh display instruction are output, and after the seventh display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, the second worm-eaten display area Display an image in which the second worm-eaten display area is erased before all of the missing part is filled, and output a ninth display instruction not to display the second completed image without the missing part. The second effect pattern that is not completed and the first display instruction to the third display instruction are output, and after the third display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, before all the missing portions of the first worm-eaten display area are filled. The first worm-eaten display area disappears. A third effect pattern that displays a left image and outputs a tenth display instruction that does not display the first completed image without a missing portion and does not complete the first stage, If one effect pattern is completed to the end, then, in the symbol game, symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped and displayed in a state of constituting a part of a predetermined combination for notifying the jackpot, and the final stop symbol fluctuates. When it is determined that the displayed reach effect is to be performed, and the player does not perform the operation input of the operation means within a set time at each stage in each effect pattern. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the worm-eaten display area being displayed is erased and the subsequent effect images are not displayed.

  According to the invention which concerns on Claim 1, a player's active participation can be promoted using an operation means, and the interest of a game can be improved.

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine in the embodiment of the present invention (a is a front view showing the whole structure of the game machine, b is a side view) Front view showing game board Block diagram showing electrical configuration Flow chart showing main processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing input processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing data acquisition processing of main control circuit Diagram showing the pending data area of the main control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit judgment processing of the main control circuit Flow chart showing variation pattern setting process of main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for selecting the fluctuation pattern for big hit (the figure which shows the contents of record of the main control circuit) The figure which shows the control data for selecting the fluctuation pattern for outreach (the figure which shows the record contents of the main control circuit) Flow chart showing special symbol variation start processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing special symbol fluctuation stop processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing main process of effect control circuit The flowchart which shows the INT interruption processing of the production control circuit Diagram showing the relationship between commands and command processing flags Flow chart showing counter update processing of effect control circuit Diagram for explaining the contents of random counter addition Flow chart showing command processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing winning command processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing variation pattern command processing of effect control circuit The figure which shows the control data for selecting an effect pattern command (The figure which shows the recording content of an effect control circuit) The figure which shows the control data for selecting video data (the figure which shows the record contents of the symbol control circuit) The flowchart which shows the notice effect reproduction | regeneration process 1 of a symbol control circuit The flowchart which shows the notice effect reproduction | regeneration process 1 of a symbol control circuit Flow chart showing notice effect reproduction processing 2 of the symbol control circuit Flow chart showing notice effect reproduction processing 2 of the symbol control circuit The flowchart which shows the notice effect reproduction | regeneration processing 3 of a symbol control circuit Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect Figure showing the playback result of the notice effect

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1. Description of mechanical configuration

  As shown in FIG. 1, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of Pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular tube shape whose front and rear surfaces are open. A front frame 2 is mounted on the front end surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. A horizontally long rectangular lower plate 3 positioned at the lower end is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 2, and a lower plate 4 whose upper surface is open is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3. An upper plate 5 is disposed above the lower plate 3. The upper plate 5 is attached to the front frame 2, and an upper plate 6 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the upper plate 5.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect button 6 </ b> A as an operation means is attached to the upper plate 6. The effect button 6A is operated and input by a player with fingers, and is slidable in the front-rear direction between an initial position protruding forward from the front surface of the upper plate 6 and a pushing position behind the initial position. In addition, a spring is connected to the effect button 6A. This spring is to hold the effect button 6A in the initial position in front in a state in which no pressing force is applied to the effect button 6A, and the effect button 6A is pushed backward against the spring force of the spring. Based on this, it moves from the initial position to the pushing position, and when the operating force is removed, the spring force of the spring returns to the initial position from the pushing position. An operator of a button switch 6B (see FIG. 3) is mechanically connected to the effect button 6A. The button switch 6B is a self-returning push switch, and is fixed inside the upper plate 6. This button switch 6B is in an electrically off state based on the fact that the operator is held in the off position via the effect button 6A at the initial position of the effect button 6A. The child is turned on based on the movement of the child to the on position via the effect button 6A.

  A handle base 7 is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3 at the right end, and a firing handle 8 is rotatably attached to the handle base 7. A firing motor 9 is fixed to the rear of the firing handle 8, and a hitting ball 10 is connected to a rotation shaft of the firing motor 9. The firing motor 9 corresponds to a driving source of the hitting ball 10, and when the shooting handle 8 is rotated, a driving power is supplied to the shooting motor 9, and the upper plate is driven based on the driving of the hitting ball 10. The game balls in 6 are ejected toward a game area 22 to be described later.

  A window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front frame 2. The window frame 11 has a circular hole-shaped window portion 12, and a transparent window 13 made of glass, acrylic resin, or the like is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 12. Speakers 14 are fixed to the rear surface of the window frame 11 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner, and a net-like speaker cover 15 is disposed in front of each speaker 14. Each speaker cover 15 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the game sound reproduced by each speaker 14 is emitted through the front speaker cover 15. A lamp cover 16 is fixed to the window frame 11 between both speakers 14, and a plurality of illumination LEDs 17 are arranged behind the lamp cover 16. Each of these illumination LEDs 17 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the lamp cover 16 is illuminated from behind based on the fact that the illumination LEDs 17 emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game board 18 is attached to the front frame 2, and the game board 18 is covered from the front by a transparent plate such as the transparent window 13 of the window frame 11. An outer rail 19 and an inner rail 20 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 18. A launch passage 21 is formed between the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20, and the game ball that is hit by the hitting ball 10 is discharged into the game area 22 through the launch passage 21. A plurality of obstacle nails 23 are driven into the game area 22, and the game balls released into the game area 22 fall within the game area 22 while hitting the obstacle nails 23. This game area 22 refers to a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20 (the remaining area of the launch passage 21), and corresponds to a rolling area that is the maximum range in which the game ball can roll.

  A pocket-shaped special symbol starting port 24 whose upper surface is open is fixed in the game area 22. A special symbol start sensor 25 (see FIG. 3) consisting of a proximity switch is fixed in the special symbol start port 24, and the special symbol start sensor 25 detects that a game ball has won a prize in the special symbol start port 24. Then, a special symbol start signal is output. The special symbol start port 24 corresponds to a start port, the special symbol start sensor 25 corresponds to a start port sensor, and the special symbol start signal output from the special symbol start sensor 25 corresponds to a start signal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a prize opening base plate 26 is fixed in the game area 22, and a square cylindrical large winning opening 27 whose front surface is open is fixed to the prize opening base plate 26. A count sensor 28 (see FIG. 3) comprising a proximity switch is fixed in the special winning opening 27, and the count sensor 28 detects that a game ball has won the special winning opening 27 and outputs a count signal. To do. This special winning opening 27 corresponds to a special winning entrance.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a door 29 is attached to the winning prize base plate 26 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 30 at the lower end. The door 30 is connected to a plunger of a special winning opening solenoid 31 (see FIG. 3), and the special winning opening solenoid 31 plays a game on the front of the special winning opening 27 based on turning the door 29 in a vertical state. The ball is closed so that it cannot be won, and the front of the big winning opening 27 is opened so that the game ball can win based on the turning operation of the door 29 in a horizontal state where the door 29 falls forward. In other words, the big winning opening 27 is switched between a closed state in which the game balls cannot be won and an open state in which the game balls can be won.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a display base plate 32 is fixed in the game area 22, and a special symbol display 33 is fixed to the display base plate 32. The special symbol display 33 is composed of an LED display. The special symbol display 33 displays “7” as a jackpot symbol and “−” as a miss symbol. These jackpot symbol “7” and off symbol “−” correspond to special symbols, and the player is notified of the jackpot based on the fact that the jackpot symbol “7” is displayed on the special symbol display 33, An outage is notified based on the display of the out symbol “-”.

A decorative symbol display 34 corresponding to a display is fixed to the display base plate 32. The decorative symbol display 34 is composed of a color liquid crystal display having a larger display area than the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol display 34 displays a decorative symbol. This decorative symbol is composed of three columns of numeric symbols that visually create a state in which the type of special symbol is determined, and the numeric symbols in each column correspond to symbol elements of the decorative symbol.
2. Description of electrical configuration

  The main control circuit 50 in FIG. 3 is the highest-level control means for controlling the game content, and includes a CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, and the CPU 51 executes a control operation based on the control program and control data in the ROM 52 using the RAM 53 as a work area. The main control circuit 50 corresponds to main control means.

  The input circuit 54 shapes the special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 25 and the count signal from the count sensor 28 and outputs the waveform to the main control circuit 50. The main control circuit 50 receives the special signal from the input circuit 54. A prize ball command is set based on detecting either the symbol start signal or the count signal. The timer circuit 55 outputs a pulse signal to the main control circuit 50 periodically (specifically, every 4 msec). The main control circuit 50 executes a processing operation every time the pulse signal from the timer circuit 55 is detected. To do.

  The solenoid circuit 56 cuts off the power of the special winning opening solenoid 31, and the main control circuit 50 opens and closes the door 29 of the special winning opening 27 based on driving control of the solenoid circuit 56. The LED circuit 57 displays a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the main control circuit 50 controls the display content of the special symbol display 33 based on driving control of the LED circuit 57.

  The payout control circuit 60 controls the payout operation of the prize balls, and has a CPU 61, a ROM 62, and a RAM 63. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 62 of the payout control circuit 60, and the CPU 61 executes a payout operation of the game ball based on the control program and control data in the ROM 62 using the RAM 63 as a work area. The payout control circuit 60 receives a prize ball command transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and sets a drive signal based on detecting the prize ball command.

  The motor circuit 64 is provided with a drive signal setting result from the payout control circuit 60, and supplies a driving pulse signal to the stepping motor 65 based on the drive signal from the payout control circuit 60. The stepping motor 65 corresponds to a drive source of a prize ball payout device for paying out game balls as prize balls into the upper plate 6. The upper balls 6 have prize balls based on the driving of the stepping motor 65. The number of prize balls according to the command is paid out.

  The effect control circuit 70 comprehensively controls the effect contents of the decorative symbol game, and includes a CPU 71, a ROM 72, and a RAM 73. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, and the CPU 71 executes processing operations based on the control program and control data in the ROM 72 using the RAM 73 as a work area. The effect control circuit 70 receives a command from the main control circuit 50 and sets the command based on detecting the command from the main control circuit 50. The timer circuit 74 periodically outputs a pulse signal to the effect control circuit 70 (specifically, every 4 msec), and the effect control circuit 70 executes a processing operation every time the pulse signal from the timer circuit 74 is detected. To do. The switch circuit 6C outputs one pulse signal having a certain time width based on the input of a trigger pulse, and is mainly composed of a one-shot multivibrator. This switch circuit 6C outputs a pulse signal at the rising timing of the ON signal using the ON signal from the button switch 6B as a trigger pulse, and the CPU 71 pushes the effect button 6A from the initial position based on the detection of the pulse signal. It is determined that the position has been operated, and the operation pattern of the effect button 6A is determined based on both the time interval and the number of pulse signals. Then, the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 outputs predetermined display instruction information to the symbol control circuit 80 according to the operation pattern. The effect control circuit 70 corresponds to effect control means.

  The symbol control circuit 80 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, a VDP 84, a VROM 85, and a VRAM 86. The CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 sets control data based on a command from the effect control circuit 70, and instructs the VDP 84 to select video data in accordance with the control data setting result. The corresponding video data is selected from the VROM 85, and a display signal is generated based on the selection result of the video data. The VDP 84 transmits the display signal setting result to the LCD circuit 87, and the LCD circuit 87 displays an image corresponding to the display signal from the VDP 84 on the decorative design display 34. A series of operations of the CPU 81 and the VDP 84 are performed based on a control program and control data recorded in the ROM 82, and the RAM 83 and the VRAM 85 function as work memories for the CPU 81 and the VDP 84. The symbol control circuit 80 corresponds to display control means.

  The sound control circuit 90 includes a CPU 91, a ROM 92 and a RAM 93. The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 selects sound data corresponding to the command from the effect control circuit 70 from the ROM 92, generates a sound signal based on the selection result of the sound data, and transmits it to the speaker circuit 94. The speaker circuit 94 outputs sound corresponding to the sound signal from both speakers 14. The series of operations of the CPU 91 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 92, and the RAM 93 functions as a work memory for the CPU 91.

The illumination control circuit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. The CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 selects illumination data corresponding to the command from the effect control circuit 70 from the ROM 102, generates an illumination signal based on the selection result of the illumination data, and transmits it to the LED circuit 104. In other words, the LED circuit 104 causes the illumination LED 17 to emit light with contents corresponding to the illumination signal. The series of operations of the CPU 101 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 102, and the RAM 103 functions as a work memory of the CPU 101.
3. Explanation of gaming functions 3-1. Special design game function

  When the player inserts a game ball into the upper plate 6 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game ball is launched into the game board 18 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 23. When this game ball wins in the special symbol start opening 24, a set number of game balls are paid out as prize balls in the upper plate 6 from the prize ball payout device, and the special symbol game is started. In this special symbol game, special symbols are sequentially displayed on the special symbol display 33 in a variable state and a variable stop state, and a special symbol is notified to the player according to the type of the special symbol in the variable stop state. The outline of the game is as follows.

The special symbol display 33 displays either the special symbol “7” or “-” in a stationary state, and when the game ball effectively wins in the special symbol start opening 24, the special symbol starts to fluctuate. . This variation refers to a change in the type of the special symbol, and the special symbol change order is set in the order of “7” → “−” → “7” →. This special symbol notifies the player of the big hit based on the stop of the fluctuation at “7”, and notifies the player of the loss based on the stop of the fluctuation at “−”. The time required to stop is called the special symbol variation display time.
3-2. Big hit game function

When the special symbol display 33 stops displaying the big hit symbol, the big hit game is started. This big hit game is to open the grand prize opening 27 and generate a player's advantageous state in which the game ball is allowed to win in the big prize opening 27. The maximum number of the big prize openings 27 (10). The game ball is held in the open state until the number condition for the game balls to win or the time condition for the open time to reach the upper limit (30 sec) is satisfied. The opening / closing operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the big winning opening 27 is called a big hit round, and the big hit round is repeated a fixed number of times (15 times). The repetition of the big hit round is equivalent to the big hit game. During each big hit round, the big hit round is displayed on the decorative symbol display 34, and during the big hit round display, both speakers 14 are linked to the display contents. A game sound is output, and the plurality of illumination LEDs 17 emit light in conjunction with display contents.
3-3. Special symbol game hold function

The special symbol game is put on hold when the game ball is effectively won in the special symbol start port 24 during the special symbol game and the big hit game in which the special symbol game cannot be started immediately. An upper limit value is set for the number of times this special symbol game is held, and the special symbol game is not held when the game ball wins in the special symbol start port 24 with the number of times the hold has reached the upper limit value. A winning of a game ball in which the special symbol game is not held is referred to as an invalid winning, and a winning in which the special symbol game is held is referred to as an effective winning.
3-4. Decorative design game function (design game function)

  When the game ball effectively wins in the special symbol start opening 24, the decorative symbol game is started in conjunction with the special symbol game. This decorative symbol game displays a moving image on the decorative symbol display 34 based on the reproduction of video data, outputs game sounds according to the display contents of the moving image from both speakers 14, and turns on the plurality of illumination LEDs 17 It is composed by emitting light according to the display content of the moving image surface, and the outline of the decorative design game is as follows.

  On the decorative symbol display 34, any one of the symbol symbols “1” to “8” is displayed in a stationary state as a symbol element in the left column, a symbol element in the middle column, and a symbol element in the right column of the decorative symbol. The three rows of symbol elements start to fluctuate in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. The variation (variable) of the decorative symbols means that the symbol elements in each column change while moving. The movement direction of the symbol elements in each column is set from top to bottom, and the symbol elements in each column are changed. The change order is set in a loop of “one” → “two” → “three” ... → “seven” → “eight” → “one”.

The decorative elements in the three rows of decorative symbols are (1) left row, (2) right row, (3) variable stop in the order of the middle row (variable stop), the player is in the three rows of variable stop state Big hits and misses are reported by the combination of. In the reach state where the symbol elements in the left column of the decorative symbol and the symbol elements in the right column are stopped at the same number, the reach action screen is displayed on the decorative symbol display 34, and the symbol elements in the final middle column are the left column and the right column. It is implied according to the progress of the reach action screen whether or not the change is stopped with the same number of target symbols. In other words, in addition to notifying the jackpot and misses themselves, the decorative symbol game is intended to give the player a mood change such as a feeling of pounding and harassment based on visualizing the special symbol game. Is.
In a decorative symbol game, a notice effect may be performed while three rows of symbol elements are changing. This notice effect informs the possibility of the reach effect or the possibility of a big hit state occurring in the subsequent decorative symbol game, and here, informs the possibility of the reach effect. It is supposed to be.
4). Internal processing of main control circuit 50 4-1. Main processing

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 51 of the main control circuit 50 initializes all data in the RAM 53 in the power-on process in step S1 of FIG. 4, and determines the setting state of the timer interrupt flag in step S2. This timer interrupt flag is turned on in the timer interrupt process based on the CPU 51 receiving a pulse signal from the timer circuit 55. When the CPU 51 detects that the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S2, step S3 is performed. And the timer interrupt flag is turned off.

When the CPU 51 turns off the timer interrupt flag in step S3, the CPU 51 sequentially executes the input process in step S4 to the data acquisition process in step S6. When the data acquisition process in step S6 is completed, the big hit determination process in step S7 to the big hit game process in step S11 are executed alternatively based on the set state of the main control flag, and the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S2. The process proceeds to step S3 based on newly detecting. The main control flag is initially set to the big hit determination process in the power-on process in step S1.
4-2. Input processing

When the CPU 51 proceeds to the input process of step S4 in FIG. 4, the CPU 51 determines the output state of the special symbol start signal from the input circuit 54 in step S21 of FIG. If it is detected that there is no special symbol start signal, the start signal flag is turned off in step S22. If it is detected that there is a special symbol start signal, the start signal flag is turned on in step S23. That is, when the game ball wins in the special symbol start port 24, a special symbol start signal is output from the input circuit 54, and the start signal flag is turned on.
4-3. Counter update processing

When the CPU 51 proceeds to the counter update process of step S5 in FIG. 4, "1" is added to the current measured values of the random counters R1 to R3. These random counters R1 to R3 are added from a common initial value “0” to a different upper limit value and then cyclically added back to the initial value “0”. The addition contents of the random counters R1 to R3 are as follows: It is as follows.
(1) The random counter R1 corresponds to a random value for selecting a variation pattern, and is added cyclically by returning to the initial value “0” after being added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “100”. The
(2) The random counter R2 corresponds to a random number value that assigns the determination result to complete detachment and detachment reach at the time of determination of detachment. It returns to 0 and is added cyclically.
(3) The random counter R3 corresponds to a random number value for drawing whether or not a big hit has occurred. The random counter R3 is added to the upper limit value “248” from the initial value “0” and then returned to the initial value “0” to cycle. Is added to
4-4. Data acquisition processing

  When the CPU 51 finishes the counter update process in step S5 in FIG. 4, the CPU 51 proceeds to the data acquisition process in step S6, and determines the setting state of the start signal flag in step S31 in FIG. Here, when it is detected that the start signal flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S 32, and the measured value of the counter N 1 is compared with the upper limit value MAX (4) recorded in the ROM 52. The counter N1 measures the number of special symbol games held. When the CPU 51 determines “N1 <MAX” in step S32, it determines that the number of special symbol games held has not reached the upper limit. And it transfers to step S33 and acquires the present measured value of random counter R1-R3.

  In the RAM 53 of the main control circuit 50, four reserved data areas E1 to E4 are set as shown in FIG. The order of use “1” to “4” is assigned to these four reserved data areas E1 to E4, and the CPU 51 of the main control circuit 50 acquires the measured values of the random counters R1 to R3 in step S33 of FIG. Then, in step S34, the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the area with the earliest use order among the unused reserved data areas. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in both the reserved data area E1 in the use order “1” and the reserved data area E2 in the use order “2”, the use order is the earliest among the unused reserved data areas. The acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data area E3. That is, the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data areas E1 to E4 in the order of acquisition, and the usage orders 1 to 4 correspond to information indicating the acquisition order.

When the CPU 51 stores the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 in step S34 in FIG. 6, the number of special symbol games held is updated based on adding “1” to the counter N1 in step S35.
4-5. Big hit judgment processing

  When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the big hit determination process, the CPU 51 shifts from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the big hit determination process in step S7. In step S41 in FIG. It is determined whether or not random counters R1 to R3 are stored in E1. If it is detected that the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the hold data area E1, the acquisition result of the random counter R3 is detected from the hold data area E1 in step S42, and the detection result of the random counter R3 is set to the jackpot value “ 7 ”. The jackpot value “7” is recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 51 detects that the detection result of the random counter R3 is the same as the jackpot value “7”, it determines that the jackpot value is a big hit. In S43, the big hit flag is turned on. Further, when it is detected in step S42 that the detection result of the random counter R3 is different from the big hit value “7”, it is determined to be out, and the big hit flag is turned off in step S44. That is, the big hit is determined with a fixed probability of “1/249”.

  When the CPU 51 proceeds to step S45, it determines the set state of the big hit flag. If it is determined that the big hit flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S46, and the special symbol “7” is set. If it is determined in step S45 that the big hit flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S47, and a special symbol “-” is set. That is, the special symbol “7” is set when the big hit is determined, and the special symbol “−” is set when the loss is determined.

  When the special symbol “-” is set in step S47, the CPU 51 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R2 from the reserved data area E1 in step S48, and compares it with the ten outreach values “0-9”. These outlier reach values are recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 51 determines in step S48 that the detection result of the random counter R2 is the same as one of the ten outlier reach values, the outlier reach value is obtained. In step S49, the release reach flag is turned on. If it is determined in step S48 that the detection result of the random counter R2 is different from any of the 10 outreach values, it is determined that it is completely out, and the outreach flag is turned off in step S50.

When proceeding to step S51, the CPU 51 sets a winning command as shown in the following (1) to (3). In step S52, the winning command setting result is transmitted to the effect control circuit 70, and in step S53, the variation pattern setting process is set in the main control flag. (1) When the big hit flag is turned on, the winning command “big hit” is set.
(2) When the big hit flag is off and the outreach flag is on, the winning command “outreach reach” is set.
(3) When both the big hit flag and the miss reach flag are off, the winning command “completely miss” is set.
4-6. Fluctuation pattern setting process

  When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the fluctuation pattern setting process in step S8, and in step S61 in FIG. Determine the setting status. When it is determined that the big hit flag is turned on, it is determined that the big hit is determined in the previous big hit determination process, and the process proceeds to step S62.

  In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, a variation pattern table for big hits and a variation pattern table for outreach are recorded. Each of these variation pattern tables shows the correlation between the random counter R1, the variation pattern, and the variation display time. When the CPU 51 proceeds to step S62, the CPU 51 selects a variation pattern table for big hit from the ROM 52, and proceeds to step S63. . Here, the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is detected from the reserved data area E1, and the variation pattern for big hit corresponding to the detection result of the random counter R1 is selected from the variation pattern table for big hit. FIG. 10 shows the recorded contents of the big hit variation pattern table. In the big hit variation pattern table, variation patterns P1 to P4 are set.

  When the CPU 51 selects the big hit variation pattern in step S63 in FIG. 9, the CPU 51 selects the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern selection result from the big hit variation pattern table in FIG. 10 in step S64. For example, when the detection result of the random counter R1 is “10”, the variation pattern “P1” is selected, and when the variation pattern selection result is “P1”, the variation display time “30 sec” is selected.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the big hit flag is turned off in step S61 of FIG. 9, the CPU 51 determines that a loss reach or complete loss has been determined in the previous big hit determination process. In this case, the process proceeds from step S61 to step S65, and the setting state of the detach reach flag is determined. When it is determined that the outreach flag is turned on, it is determined that the outreach has been determined in the previous jackpot determination process, and a variation pattern table for outreach is selected from the ROM 52 in step S66. In step S67, the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is detected from the reserved data area E1, and the fluctuation pattern for outreach according to the detection result of the random counter R1 is selected from the fluctuation pattern table for outreach.

  FIG. 11 shows the recording contents of the variation pattern table for outreach, and variation patterns P5 to P8 are set in the variation pattern table for outreach. These deviation reach fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 are for generating the same system image with the same development as the big hit fluctuation patterns P1 to P4. In step S67 in FIG. When a pattern is selected, in step S68, a variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern selection result is selected from the variation pattern table for outlier reach in FIG. For example, when the detection result of the random counter R1 is “5”, the variation pattern “P5” is selected, and when the variation pattern selection result is “P5”, the variation display time “28 sec” is selected.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S65 in FIG. 9 that the release reach flag has been turned off, the CPU 51 determines that a complete release has been determined in the previous jackpot determination process. In step S69, the fluctuation pattern P9 is selected. In step S70, the fluctuation display time “12 sec” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern P9 is selected.

When the CPU 51 selects the variation pattern and the variation display time, the variation pattern command is set to the variation pattern command in step S71 of FIG. And the setting result of a fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the production | presentation control circuit 70, and it transfers to step S72. Here, the selection result of the fluctuation table time is set in the timer T1, and in step S73, a special symbol fluctuation start process is set in the main control flag. In other words, the effect control circuit 70 is transmitted with the selection result of the variation pattern in addition to the determination result of the big hit, the loss reach, and the complete loss.
4-7. Special symbol variation start processing

  When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the special symbol variation start process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the special symbol variation start process in step S9, and in step S81 in FIG. A special symbol variation start signal is output to the circuit 57. Then, the LED circuit 57 starts the special symbol variation display based on detecting the special symbol variation start signal.

  When the CPU 51 outputs a special symbol variation start signal in step S81, the CPU 51 transmits a decorative symbol variation start command to the effect control circuit 70 in step S82. And it transfers to step S83 and sets a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process to a main control flag. This decoration symbol variation start command is equivalent to a decoration symbol game start command, and the production control circuit 70 starts the visual production of the decoration symbol game based on receiving the decoration symbol variation start command. The design control circuit 80 is instructed, the sound control circuit 90 is instructed to start the sound design of the decorative design game, and the design control circuit 100 is instructed to start the electrical design of the design design game. To do. 4-8. Special symbol change stop processing

  When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the special symbol fluctuation stop process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the special symbol fluctuation stop process in step S10, and in step S91 in FIG. The remaining time of the special symbol game and the remaining time of the decorative symbol game are updated based on subtracting the set value ΔT1 from the current measured value of T1. Then, the process proceeds to step S92, and the subtraction result of the timer T1 is compared with “0”.

  When the CPU 51 detects that the subtraction result of the timer T1 is “0” in step S92, it determines the end of the special symbol game and the decorative symbol game, and outputs a special symbol fluctuation stop signal to the LED circuit 57 in step S93. This special symbol fluctuation stop signal instructs to stop the special symbol fluctuation display according to the selection result of the jackpot determination process, and the LED circuit 57 changes the special symbol fluctuation based on the provision of the special symbol fluctuation stop signal. The display stops at either of the selection results “7” and “−”.

  When the CPU 51 outputs a special symbol variation stop signal to the LED circuit 57 in step S93, the CPU 51 transmits a decorative symbol variation stop command to the effect control circuit 70 in step S94. This decoration symbol variation stop command corresponds to a stop command of the decoration symbol game, and the effect control circuit 70 stops the visual effect of the decoration symbol game based on detecting the decoration symbol variation stop command. Instruct the symbol control circuit 80 to instruct the sound control circuit 90 to stop the sound effect of the decorative symbol game, and instruct the electrical control circuit 100 to stop the electrical effect of the decorative symbol game. To do.

  When the CPU 51 transmits the decorative symbol variation stop command in step S94, the CPU 51 determines the set state of the big hit flag in step S95. Here, when it is detected that the big hit flag is off, a big hit determination process is set in the main control flag in step S96, and when a big hit flag is detected, the big hit game process is set in the main control flag in step S97.

When proceeding to step S98, the CPU 51 subtracts the number of times the special symbol game is held based on subtracting “1” from the counter N1. Then, the process proceeds to step S99, and the reserved data area of the RAM 53 is organized. In this process, the random counters R1 to R3 in the reserved data area E1 are erased, and when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored after the holding data area E2 is included, the random counters R1 to R3 are used one order before. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the hold data area E1, the hold data area E2, and the hold data area E3, the random counters R1 to R3 of the hold data area E1 are deleted. The random counters R1 to R3 of the reserved data area E2 are moved to the previous reserved data area E1, and the random counters R1 to R3 of the reserved data area E3 are moved to the previous reserved data area E2.
4-9. Big hit game processing

When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set to the big hit game process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the big hit game process in step S11. This jackpot game process is executed for 15 jackpot rounds. At the start of the jackpot game process, a jackpot round start command is transmitted from the CPU 51 to the effect control circuit 70, and at the end of the jackpot game process, a jackpot round stop command is transmitted. Is done.
5. Internal processing of effect control circuit 70 5-1. Main processing

When the power is turned on, the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 initializes all data in the RAM 73 in the power-on process in step S201 in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S202, and the setting state of the timer interrupt flag is determined. The timer interrupt flag is turned on in the timer interrupt process based on the CPU 71 receiving the pulse signal from the timer circuit 74. When the CPU 71 detects that the timer interrupt flag is turned off in step S202, the CPU 71 executes step S203. If the timer interrupt flag is detected to be on in step S202, the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, the timer interrupt flag is turned off, and the counter update process in step S205 to the command process in step S206 are executed in order.
5-2. INT interrupt processing

When the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 detects the strobe signal (INT signal) from the main control circuit 50, it starts the INT interrupt process. The strobe signal is transmitted together with the command by the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 71 starts the INT interrupt processing, the CPU 71 receives the command in step S301 in FIG. 15, and records the command reception result in the RAM 73 in step S302. . Then, the process proceeds to step S303, and the command processing flag is set according to the type of command. This command processing flag is initially set in the command waiting process, and FIG. 16 shows the relationship between the type of command transmitted from the main control circuit 50 and the setting contents of the command processing flag.
5-3. Counter update processing

  When proceeding to step S203 in FIG. 14, the CPU 71 adds “1” to the current measurement value of the random counter R11 in step S211 in FIG. This random counter R11 selects a symbol element in the left column of the decorative symbol, a symbol element in the middle column, and a symbol element in the right column from a group of symbol elements “1 to 8”, and is composed of a three-digit counter. Has been. As shown in FIG. 18, the first digit of the random counter R11 is added from “0” to “7”, then returned to “0” and cyclically added, and the second digit is “1”. “1” is added every time the carry is added from “7” to “0”, and the second digit is added by “1” every time the carry is added from “7” to “0”. The

  When the CPU 71 updates the random counter R11 in step S211 of FIG. 17, the first digit and the third digit of the update result of the random counter R11 are compared in step S212. If it is detected that the two are different, the process proceeds to step S213, and the update result of the random counter R11 is stored in the completely out of symbol area of the RAM 73. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the complete out symbol area stores basic data of complete out symbols that are different in the left and right columns. The stored data in the complete out symbol area is stored in the next step S213. Updated.

  When the CPU 71 detects that the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R11 are the same in step S212 of FIG. 17, the CPU 71 compares the first digit and the second digit of the random counter R11 in step S214. If it is detected that the two are different from each other, the process proceeds to step S215, and the update result of the random counter R11 is stored in the outreach symbol area of the RAM 73. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the outreach symbol area stores basic data of outreach symbols that have the same left column and right column but different middle columns. It is updated in the next step S215.

When the CPU 71 proceeds to the counter update process of step S205 in FIG. 14, the CPU 71 adds “1” to the current measured values of the random counters R12 to R13. These random counters R12 to R13 are added from a common initial value “0” to a different upper limit value and then cyclically added back to the initial value “0”. The addition contents of the random counters R12 to R13 are as follows: It is as follows.
(1) The random counter R12 corresponds to a random number value for drawing lottery symbols. The random counter R12 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “7”, then returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically.
(2) The random counter R13 corresponds to a random value for drawing the effect pattern command. The random counter R13 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “60”, then returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically.
5-4. Command processing

When the CPU 71 proceeds to the command processing in step S206 in FIG. 14, the CPU 71 alternatively performs the command waiting processing in step S401 to the big hit round stop command processing in step S407 based on the setting state of the command processing flag.
5-4-1. Command wait processing

When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the command waiting process, the CPU 71 returns to step S202 in FIG. 14 through the command waiting process in step S401 in FIG. This command waiting process is a process of waiting for a command from the main control circuit 50, and no substantial processing operation is performed.
5-4-2. Win command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the winning command processing, the CPU 71 detects the winning command from the RAM 73 in step S221 of FIG. If it is determined that the detection result of the winning command is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S222, and the current measured value of the random counter R12 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to step S223, where “1” is added to the acquisition result of the random counter R12, and each column of the decorative symbols is set as the addition result of the random counter R12. For example, when the acquisition result of the random counter R12 is “6”, “1” is added to “6”, and the decorative symbol is set to the big hit symbol “777”, which is a combination of big hits.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S221 that the detection result of the winning command is out of reach, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter R11 from the out of reach symbol area of the RAM 73 in step S224. Then, the process proceeds to step S225, and the decorative design is set based on adding “1” to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R11. For example, when the storage result of the random counter R11 is “010”, “1” is added to the number in each column, and the decorative symbol is set to the outreach symbol “one and one” which is a combination of outreach.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the winning command is completely out in step S221, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter R11 from the complete out symbol area of the RAM 73 in step S226. Then, the process proceeds to step S227, and a decorative design is set based on adding “1” to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R11. For example, when the storage result of the random counter R11 is “001”, “1” is added to the numbers in each column, and the decoration symbol is set to a completely unsymbolized symbol “11”, which is a combination of completely unsuccessful symbols.

When the CPU 71 sets the decorative symbol, the CPU 71 transmits the decorative symbol setting result to the symbol control circuit 80 in step S228. Then, the process proceeds to step S229, and command waiting processing is set in the command processing flag. When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives the decorative symbol setting result from the effect control circuit 70, it transmits it to the VDP 84.
5-4-3. Fluctuation pattern command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the variation pattern command processing, the CPU 71 detects the reception result of the variation pattern command from the RAM 73 in step S231 in FIG. In step S232, the current measurement value of the random counter R13 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  An effect table is recorded in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70. As shown in FIG. 22, this effect table shows the correlation among the fluctuation pattern commands P1 to P9, the random counter R13, and the effect pattern commands P1-1 to P9-2. A plurality of effect pattern commands are set as options.

  When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S233 in FIG. 21, the effect pattern command corresponding to the detection result of the variation pattern command and the acquisition result of the random counter R13 is selected from the effect table in FIG. For example, when “P1” is detected as the variation pattern command and “10” is acquired as the random counter R13, the effect pattern command P1-1 is selected from the effect table.

  When the CPU 71 selects an effect pattern command in step S233 of FIG. 21, the selection result of the effect pattern command is transmitted to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S234. Then, the process proceeds to step S235, and the command processing flag is set to command waiting processing.

  A plurality of sound data are recorded in the ROM 92 of the sound control circuit 90, and when the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives the effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70, the sound data corresponding to the reception result of the effect pattern command is obtained. Select from ROM 92 and record in RAM 93. A plurality of illumination data is recorded in the ROM 102 of the illumination control circuit 100. When the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 receives an effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70, it corresponds to the reception result of the effect pattern command. The illumination data is selected from the ROM 102 and recorded in the RAM 103.

  A plurality of video data are recorded in the VROM 85 of the symbol control circuit 80 as shown in FIG. One kind of effect pattern command is assigned to each video data, and the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 transmits the effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70 to the VDP 84. Then, the VDP 84 selects video data corresponding to the effect pattern command from the VROM 85, decompresses the video data selection result, and records it in the VRAM 86. Each video data is started to be played when a decoration design change start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is stopped when a decoration design change stop command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50. The reproduction time of each video data is set to the same value as the variation display time, which is the time required from when the decorative symbol variation start command is transmitted until when the decorative symbol variation stop command is transmitted.

For example, the video data V1-1 and V1-2 are selected when the main control circuit 50 sets the fluctuation pattern P1, and the reproduction time of the video data V1-1 and V1-2 is in accordance with the fluctuation pattern P1. The same common value (30 sec) as the variable display time is set. The video data V5-1 and V5-2 are selected when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P5, and the reproduction time of the video data V5-1 and V5-2 varies depending on the variation pattern P5. The same common value (28 sec) as the display time is set.
5-4-4. Decorative symbol variation start command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the decorative symbol variation start command processing, the CPU 71 transmits a start command to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S404 of FIG. Set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

  When the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the game sound corresponding to the sound data selection result is output from the speaker 14 based on the reproduction of the sound data in the RAM 93. When receiving the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 causes the illumination LED 17 to emit light in a pattern according to the selection result of the illumination data based on reproducing the illumination data in the RAM 103.

When receiving the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 transmits the start command to the VDP 84. Then, the VDP 84 displays the video corresponding to the video data on the decorative design display 34 based on the reproduction of the video data of the VRAM 86, and superimposes the numeric character data on the reproduced video data to display the left column of the decorative design. Then, a video in which the middle row and the right row fluctuate (variable) and a video in which the fluctuation stops (variable stop) are generated. The CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 sets the variation stop timing for each column of the decorative symbols in accordance with the reception result of the effect pattern command, and the last middle column is immediately before the effect time corresponding to the effect pattern command elapses. Set to stop.
5-4-5. Decorative symbol fluctuation stop command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the decorative symbol variation stop command processing, the CPU 71 transmits a stop command to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S405 of FIG. Set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

When the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives a stop command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 101 of the sound control circuit 100 stops the reproduction processing of the sound data. Stop the data playback process. When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives a stop command from the effect control circuit 70, it instructs the VDP 84 to stop the reproduction of the video data, and the VDP 84 stops the reproduction process of the video data based on the instruction to stop the reproduction. .
5-4-6. Big hit round start command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the big hit round start command processing, it sends a big hit round start command to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S406 of FIG. The command processing flag is set in the command waiting process.

When receiving the jackpot round start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 transmits the command to the VDP 84. Then, the VDP 84 selects video data for the big hit round from the VROM 85, and displays the big hit round on the decorative symbol display 34 based on reproducing the selection result of the video data. The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 selects the jackpot round sound data from the ROM 92 based on receiving the jackpot round start command from the effect control circuit 70, and reproduces the selection result of the sound data based on the reproduction of the sound data selection result. The game sound for the big hit round is output. The CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 selects the illumination data for the big hit round from the ROM 102 based on the reception of the big hit round start command from the effect control circuit 70, and reproduces the selection result of the illumination data. The LED 17 is illuminated for the big hit round.
5-4-7. Big hit round stop command processing

  When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the big hit round stop command processing, the big hit round stop command is transmitted to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S407 of FIG. The command processing flag is set in the command waiting process.

The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 stops the process of reproducing the sound data for the big hit round based on the reception of the big hit round stop command from the effect control circuit 70, and the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 receives the signal from the effect control circuit 70. On the basis of receiving the big hit round stop command, the reproduction processing of the big hit round illumination data is stopped. The CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 instructs the VDP 84 to stop playback of the video data for the big hit round based on the reception of the big hit round stop command from the effect control circuit 70, and the VDP 84 is instructed to stop the playback. And stop playing the video data for the big hit round.
6). Internal processing of symbol control circuit 80

  The video data V1-1 and V1-2 in FIG. 23 are selected when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P1 for jackpot, and the notice effect is not inserted in the video data V1-1. First, a notice effect is inserted in the video data V1-2. This notice effect is performed by cutting in a special notice image immediately after the three rows of decorative symbols start to change, and the video data V1-1 and V1-2 are mutually related in the presence or absence of the notice effect. Is different. Details of the notice effect will be described later.

  The video data V1-1 and V1-2 are used to generate the same system video with the same content of the production progress. When the video data V1-1 and V1-2 are reproduced, the three rows of decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed. The reach state is generated based on the fact that the fluctuation starts and the left column and the right column sequentially change and stop according to the setting result. After this reach state occurs, reach effect A occurs. After the reach effect A, the three rows of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination. The video data V1-1 is reproduced based on the VDP 84 generating a display signal based on the decompression result of the video data V1-1 and outputting the display signal generation result to the LCD circuit 87. V1-2 is reproduced based on the VDP 84 generating a display signal based on the decompression result of the video data V1-2 and outputting the display signal generation result to the LCD circuit 87.

  When the video data V2-1 to V4-2 and V6-1 to V8-2 in FIG. 23 are selected, one of the reach effects B, C, and D different from the reach effect A described above is included. Production display is performed. In addition, when the video data V9-1 and V9-2 in FIG. 23 are selected, an effect display for complete detachment that does not include a reach effect is performed. The details of the reach effects A to D will be omitted.

  Next, the notice effect process will be described. In selecting video data corresponding to the production pattern, any of video data V1-2, V2-2, V3-2, V4-2, V5-2, V6-2, V7-2, V8-2, V9-2 When is selected, a notice effect is performed immediately after the three rows of decorative symbols start to fluctuate. In this notice effect, a player is prompted to input an effect button, and a predetermined effect image is displayed when the player inputs an effect button within a set time. Details will be described below.

  Here, there are three effect patterns as the notice effect, one of which is selected and displayed by lottery or the like. In addition, when the 1st production pattern is selected among the 1st-3rd production patterns demonstrated below, it will be decided that a reach state will occur after that. That is, when the video data V1-2, V2-2, V3-2, V4-2, V5-2, V6-2, V7-2, V8-2 are selected, the first to third effect patterns. Is selected, and when the video data V9-2 is selected, one of the second to third effect patterns is selected.

  24 to 28 show the processing contents when the VDP 84 of the symbol control circuit 80 reproduces the notice effect, and FIGS. 29 to 35 show the result of the notice effect reproduction. The notice image of the notice effect is reproduced when the VDP 84 generates a display signal based on the decompression result of the data and outputs the display signal generation result to the LCD circuit 87. FIGS. The notice effect reproduction processing of VDP 84 represents display signal generation processing of VDP84. Hereinafter, the notice effect reproduction process will be described. The notice effect of the present embodiment includes a first stage representing a state in which the missing part is filled in steps every time the pieces are gathered, and the first completed image is displayed when the missing part is completely filled. After the first stage, each time the small pieces gather again, the missing part is filled in steps, and when the missing part is completely filled again, the second stage is displayed. Whether the stage is completed is displayed.

  First, the first effect pattern of the notice effect reproduction process (notice effect reproduction process 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25 and FIGS. 29 to 33. FIG.

  Step S501: Decoration on the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29 (a)) in which the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 in the stopped display state are displayed on the predetermined background screen 110 according to the setting result of the effect control circuit 70. The variable display of the symbols 111, 112, and 113 is started, and the left column (left symbol 111), the right column (right symbol 112), and the middle column (middle symbol 113) of the decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner from above to below (see FIG. 29 (b)).

  Step S502: After a predetermined time has elapsed (in this case, immediately after the start of the variable display), an instruction display for prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29C). Here, a button image 114 composed of an image indicating that the effect button 6A is repeatedly pressed (moved up and down) and a decorative symbol 111, 112, 113 in which a decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” is displayed in a variable manner. It is displayed prominently.

  Step S503: Here, it is determined whether or not the current elapsed time (for example, the time since the production button operation instruction display in Step S502 is displayed) is within a predetermined time (set time). Do.

  Step S504: If it is determined in step S503 that the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time range, the player's operation input number of the effect button 6A is set to a predetermined fixed number of times. It is determined whether or not a signal indicating that the signal has been reached is obtained. If there is no operation input of the effect button 6A or the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process returns to step S503. Note that the fixed number of times of operation input of the effect button 6A may be one. In addition, as an operation input of the effect button 6A, a so-called long-pressed state in which the pressed state of the button is held for a predetermined period of time may be performed (the same applies to the button operation of the present invention).

  Step S505: If the number of operation inputs of the effect button 6A has reached a predetermined number in the determination in step S504, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction is the first time.

  Step S506 (first display instruction): Here, if it is determined to be the first time in the determination in step S505, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a in which the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 are made translucent are used. While continuing the variable display, an image in which the plurality of small pieces 121 are gathered from the outside of the display screen 35 toward a predetermined region (here, substantially the center) of the display screen 35 is displayed (see FIG. 29D). . Note that each of the small pieces 121 of the present embodiment displays an image obtained by reducing the background screen 110.

  Step S507 (second display instruction): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, a missing portion is partially provided around and / or inside the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 described later. An image is displayed so that the first worm-eaten display area 122a having the shape is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29E). Here, the first worm-eaten display area 122a once shines white. Further, the size, number, arrangement, and the like of the plurality of small pieces 121 do not need to correspond exactly to the area increase of the first worm-eaten display area 122a, and are a predetermined area of the display screen 35 from the outside of the display screen 35. What is necessary is just to set suitably in order to produce the motion which gathers toward a center part. Next, the first worm-eaten image 123a in the worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122a that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area 122a. Are displayed as worm-eaten images (see FIG. 29F). Here, since the first completed image 123 displays a wristwatch, the first worm-eaten image 123a in a worm-eaten state in which holes are missing or missing in some parts of the watch image is displayed. It is supposed to be. Thereafter, the process returns to step S503.

  Step S508: If it is determined in step S505 that it is not the first time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are performed for the second time.

  Step S509 (third display instruction (first display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S508 that it is the second time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (g) of FIG. 29).

  Step S510 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, around and / or inside the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 described later. An image showing that a new first worm-eaten display area 122b partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the first time (FIG. 30). (See (h)). Next, a new first worm-eaten image 123b that is in a worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122b that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122b. A two-level worm-eaten image is displayed (see (i) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the watch image is less than that in the first worm-eaten display area 122a and the first worm-eaten image 123a in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123b. The shape is closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S503.

  Step S511: If it is determined in step S508 that it is not the second time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are the third time.

  Step S512 (Third Display Instruction (First Display Instruction)): Here, when it is determined that it is the third time in the determination of step S511, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (j) of FIG. 30).

  Step S513 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, the periphery and / or the inside of the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 to be described later An image showing that a further new first worm-eaten display area 122c partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the second time (FIG. 30). (See (k)). Next, a further new first worm-eaten image 123c that is worm-eaten so that the first completed image 123 is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122c that glows in white except for the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c. It is displayed as a third level worm-eaten image (see (l) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the wristwatch image is smaller than that of the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123c. It becomes a shape closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S503.

  Step S514 (fourth display instruction): If it is determined in step S511 that it is not the third time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further moved from the outside of the display screen 35 to a predetermined region (here, substantially the center). Part) is displayed (see (m) in FIG. 30).

  Step S515 (fourth display instruction): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, the first completed image 123 is displayed in the first display area 122 in which all missing portions of the first worm-eaten display area 122c are filled. (Refer to (n) to (p) in FIG. 31). Here, when the first completed image 123 is displayed in the first display area 122, the first completed image 123 is gradually displayed from the diagonally lower left of the first display area 122 shining white. It has become. Thereafter, the process returns to step S503.

  Step S516: If the current elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time (set time) determined in advance in the determination in Step S503, then the first portion in which the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c is all filled is filled. It is determined whether or not the first completed image 123 is displayed in the display area 122. If it is determined that the first completed image 123 is displayed, the first stage in the notice effect is completed. Proceed to the second stage of (1).

  Step S517: If it is determined in step S516 that the first complete image 123 is not displayed, the first worm-eaten display areas 122a, 122b, 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123a, 123b, 123c, When the button image 114 and the decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” are deleted and the notice effect reproduction process is finished, and the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 are made translucent, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a are made opaque. Returning to the decorative symbols 111, 112, and 113, the continuation of the variable display is displayed.

  Step S518: Next, it is determined whether or not the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time (set time).

  Step S519: If it is determined in step S518 that the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time range, the player's operation input number of the effect button 6A is set to a predetermined fixed number of times. It is determined whether or not a signal indicating that the signal has been reached is obtained. If there is no operation input of the effect button 6A or the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process returns to step S518.

  Step S520: Also, in the determination of step S519, if the number of operation inputs of the effect button 6A has reached the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are performed for the first time.

  Step S521 (fifth display instruction): Here, if it is determined in step S520 that it is the first time, the plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed again with the first completed image 123 displayed. An image gathered from the outside of the screen 35 toward the area where the first completed image 123 of the display screen 35 is displayed is displayed (see (q) in FIG. 31). Note that each of the small pieces 131 also displays an image obtained by reducing the background screen 110, as in the first stage.

  Step S522 (sixth display instruction): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, a missing portion is partially provided around and / or inside the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 described later. An image is displayed so that the second worm-eaten display area 132a having the shape is formed in an area covering the first completed image 123 of the display screen 35 (see (r) of FIG. 31). Here again, the second worm-eaten display area 132a once shines white like the first worm-eaten display area 122a. Also here, the size, number, arrangement, etc. of the plurality of small pieces 131 do not need to correspond exactly to the area increase of the second worm-eaten display area 132a, and a predetermined area of the display screen 35 from outside the display screen 35. What is necessary is just to set suitably in order to produce the motion which gathers toward the substantially center part which is. Next, the second worm-eaten image 133a in the worm-eaten state so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132a other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132a in the second worm-eaten display area 132a shining white is the first level. Are displayed as worm-eaten images (see (s) of FIG. 31). Here, since the second completed image 133 is designed to display a specific character, the second worm-eaten image that is in a worm-eaten state in which holes are missing or missing in portions of the image of the character. 133a is displayed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S518.

  Step S523: If it is determined in step S520 that it is not the first time, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are performed for the second time.

  Step S524 (Seventh Display Instruction (Fifth Display Instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S523 that it is the second time, a plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. The images gathered toward the area where the 35 first completed images 123 are displayed are displayed (see (s) in FIG. 31).

  Step S525 (seventh display instruction (sixth display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, around and / or inside the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 to be described later An image showing that a new second worm-eaten display area 132b partially having a missing portion is formed in the area where the first completed image 123 is displayed on the display screen 35 is lit white as in the first time. (See (t) of FIG. 32). Next, a new second worm-eaten image 133b that is in a worm-eaten state so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132b other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132b is displayed on the second worm-eaten display area 132b that glows white. It is displayed as a two-level worm-eaten image (see (u) of FIG. 32). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission in the character image is less than that in the second worm-eaten display area 132a and the second worm-eaten image 133a in FIGS. The second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b are displayed, and the second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b are displayed in the second display area 132 and the second worm-eaten image 133b. The shape is closer to the completed image 133. Thereafter, the process returns to step S518.

  Step S526: If it is determined in step S523 that it is not the second time, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are the third time.

  Step S527 (seventh display instruction (fifth display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S526 that it is the third time, a plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward the area where the 35 first completed images 123 are displayed is displayed (see (u) of FIG. 32).

  Step S528 (seventh display instruction (sixth display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, the periphery and / or the inside of the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 to be described later An image showing that a further new second worm-eaten display area 132c partially having a missing portion is formed at the substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the second time (FIG. 32). (See (v)). Next, a second new worm-eaten image 133c that is worm-eaten so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132c that has been whitened and is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132c. A third level worm-eaten image is displayed (see (w) of FIG. 32). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission in the character image is less than that in the second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b in FIGS. The second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c are displayed, and the second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c are displayed in the second display area 132 and the second worm-eaten image 133c. It becomes a form closer to the completed image 133. Thereafter, the process returns to step S518.

  Step S529 (eighth display instruction): If it is determined in step S526 that it is not the third time, a plurality of small pieces 131 displays the first completed image 123 on the display screen 35 from outside the display screen 35. An image gathered toward the region is displayed (see (x) in FIG. 32).

  Step S530 (eighth display instruction): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 131, the second completed image 133 is displayed in the second display area 132 in which all missing portions of the second worm-eaten display area 132c are filled. (See (y) to (z) in FIG. 33). Here, after the second completed image 133 is displayed in the second display area 132, the character of the second completed image 133 moves (see (a2) in FIG. 33). Thereafter, the process returns to step S518.

  Step S531: If the current elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time (set time) determined in advance in the determination in Step S518, then the second portion in which the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132c is all filled is filled. It is determined whether or not the second completed image 133 is displayed in the display area 132, and if it is determined that the second completed image 133 is displayed, the second stage in the notice effect is completed. It is determined that the reach production will be performed. After that, the semi-transparent left symbol 111a is stopped and displayed behind the second completed image 133 (see (b2) in FIG. 33), and then the second completed image 133 is erased to make the decorative symbol semi-transparent. 111a, 112a, 113a are returned to the opaque decorative symbols 111, 112, 113, the right symbol 112 is stopped and the reach state is displayed (see (c2) in FIG. 33), and one of the reach effects is performed. After that, display a big hit or out of reach.

  Step S532: If it is determined in step S531 that the second completed image 133 is not displayed, the second worm-eaten display areas 132a, 132b, 132c and the second worm-eaten images 133a, 133b, 133c, When the button image 114 and the decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” are deleted and the notice effect reproduction process is finished, and the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 are made translucent, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a are made opaque. Returning to the decorative symbols 111, 112, and 113, the continuation of the variable display is displayed.

  Next, the second effect pattern (notice effect reproduction process 2) of the notice effect reproduction process will be described with reference to FIG. 26 to FIG. 27, FIG. 29 to FIG.

  Step S601: The decoration on the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29A) in which the decoration symbols 111, 112, 113 in the stopped display state are displayed on the predetermined background screen 110 according to the setting result of the effect control circuit 70. The variable display of the symbols 111, 112, and 113 is started, and the left column (left symbol 111), the right column (right symbol 112), and the middle column (middle symbol 113) of the decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner from above to below (see FIG. 29 (b)).

  Step S602: After a predetermined time has passed (in this case, immediately after the start of variable display), an instruction display for prompting the operation of the effect button is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29C). Here, a button image 114 composed of an image indicating that the effect button 6A is repeatedly pressed (moved up and down) and a decorative symbol 111, 112, 113 in which a decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” is displayed in a variable manner. It is displayed prominently.

  Step S603: Here, it is determined whether or not the current elapsed time (for example, the time since the production button operation instruction display in Step S602 is displayed) is within a predetermined time (set time). Do.

  Step S604: If it is determined in step S603 that the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time range, the player's operation input number of the effect button 6A is set to a predetermined fixed number of times. It is determined whether or not a signal indicating that it has been reached is obtained. If there is no operation input of the effect button 6A or the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process returns to step S603.

  Step S605: If the number of operation inputs of the effect button 6A has reached the predetermined number in the determination in step S604, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the third display instruction are performed for the first time.

  Step S606 (first display instruction): Here, if it is determined to be the first time in the determination of step S605, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a are made translucent to the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113. While continuing the variable display, an image in which the plurality of small pieces 121 are gathered from the outside of the display screen 35 toward a predetermined region (here, substantially the center) of the display screen 35 is displayed (see FIG. 29D). . Note that each of the small pieces 121 of the present embodiment displays an image obtained by reducing the background screen 110.

  Step S607 (second display instruction): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, a missing portion is partially provided around and / or inside the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 described later. An image is displayed so that the first worm-eaten display area 122a having the shape is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29E). Here, the first worm-eaten display area 122a once shines white. Further, the size, number, arrangement, and the like of the plurality of small pieces 121 do not need to correspond exactly to the area increase of the first worm-eaten display area 122a, and are a predetermined area of the display screen 35 from the outside of the display screen 35. What is necessary is just to set suitably in order to produce the motion which gathers toward a center part. Next, the first worm-eaten image 123a in the worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122a that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area 122a. Are displayed as worm-eaten images (see FIG. 29F). Here, since the first completed image 123 displays a wristwatch, the first worm-eaten image 123a in a worm-eaten state in which holes are missing or missing in some parts of the watch image is displayed. It is supposed to be. Thereafter, the process returns to step S603.

  Step S608: If it is determined in step S605 that it is not the first time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are the second time.

  Step S609 (third display instruction (first display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S608 that it is the second time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (g) of FIG. 29).

  Step S610 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, the periphery and / or the inside of the first display area 122 that displays a first completed image 123 described later. An image showing that a new first worm-eaten display area 122b partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the first time (FIG. 30). (See (h)). Next, a new first worm-eaten image 123b that is in a worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122b that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122b. A two-level worm-eaten image is displayed (see (i) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the watch image is less than that in the first worm-eaten display area 122a and the first worm-eaten image 123a in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123b. The shape is closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S603.

  Step S611: If it is determined in step S608 that it is not the second time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are the third time.

  Step S612 (third display instruction (first display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S611 that it is the third time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further displayed from outside the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (j) of FIG. 30).

  Step S613 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, the periphery and / or the inside of the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 to be described later An image showing that a further new first worm-eaten display area 122c partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the second time (FIG. 30). (See (k)). Next, a further new first worm-eaten image 123c that is worm-eaten so that the first completed image 123 is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122c that glows in white except for the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c. It is displayed as a third level worm-eaten image (see (l) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the wristwatch image is smaller than that of the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123c. It becomes a shape closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S603.

  Step S614 (fourth display instruction): When it is determined in step S611 that it is not the third time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further moved from the outside of the display screen 35 to a predetermined area (here, substantially centered). Part) is displayed (see (m) in FIG. 30).

  Step S615 (fourth display instruction): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, the first completed image 123 is displayed in the first display area 122 in which all the missing portions of the first worm-eaten display area 122a are filled. (Refer to (n) to (p) in FIG. 31). Here, when the first completed image 123 is displayed in the first display area 122, the first completed image 123 is gradually displayed from the diagonally lower left of the first display area 122 shining white. It has become. Thereafter, the process returns to step S603.

  Step S616: If it is determined in step S603 that the current elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time (set time) set in advance, then the first portion in which the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c is all filled is filled. It is determined whether or not the first completed image 123 is displayed in the display area 122. If it is determined that the first completed image 123 is displayed, the first stage in the notice effect is completed. Proceed to the second stage of (2). In addition, about this 1st step, the process similar to the above-mentioned 1st production pattern is performed.

  Step S617: If it is determined in step S616 that the first complete image 123 is not displayed, the first worm-eaten display areas 122a, 122b, 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123a, 123b, 123c, When the button image 114 and the decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” are deleted and the notice effect reproduction process is finished, and the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 are made translucent, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a are made opaque. Returning to the decorative symbols 111, 112, and 113, the continuation of the variable display is displayed.

  Step S618: Next, it is determined whether or not the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time (set time).

  Step S619: If it is determined in step S518 that the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time range, the player's operation input number of the effect button 6A is set to a predetermined fixed number of times. It is determined whether or not a signal indicating that the signal has been reached is obtained. If there is no operation input of the effect button 6A or the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process returns to step S618.

  Step S620: Also, in the determination of step S619, when the number of operation inputs of the effect button 6A has reached a predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are performed for the first time.

  Step S621 (fifth display instruction): Here, if it is determined to be the first time in the determination in step S620, the plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed again with the first completed image 123 displayed. An image gathered from the outside of the screen 35 toward the area where the first completed image 123 of the display screen 35 is displayed is displayed (see (q) in FIG. 31). Note that each of the small pieces 131 also displays an image obtained by reducing the background screen 110, as in the first stage.

  Step S622 (sixth display instruction): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, a partially missing portion around and / or inside the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 described later. An image is displayed so that the second worm-eaten display area 132a having the shape is formed in an area covering the first completed image 123 of the display screen 35 (see (r) of FIG. 31). Here again, the second worm-eaten display area 132a once shines white like the first worm-eaten display area 122a. Also here, the size, number, arrangement, etc. of the plurality of small pieces 131 do not need to correspond exactly to the area increase of the second worm-eaten display area 132a, and a predetermined area of the display screen 35 from outside the display screen 35. What is necessary is just to set suitably in order to produce the motion which gathers toward the substantially center part which is. Next, the second worm-eaten image 133a in the worm-eaten state so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132a other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132a in the second worm-eaten display area 132a shining white is the first level. Are displayed as worm-eaten images (see (s) of FIG. 31). Here, since the second completed image 133 is designed to display a specific character, the second worm-eaten image that is in a worm-eaten state in which holes are missing or missing in portions of the image of the character. 133a is displayed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S618.

  Step S623: If it is determined in step S620 that it is not the first time, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are performed for the second time.

  Step S624 (seventh display instruction (fifth display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S623 that it is the second time, a plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. The images gathered toward the area where the 35 first completed images 123 are displayed are displayed (see (s) in FIG. 31).

  Step S625 (seventh display instruction (sixth display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, the periphery and / or the inside of the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 to be described later An image showing that a new second worm-eaten display area 132b partially having a missing portion is formed in the area where the first completed image 123 is displayed on the display screen 35 is lit white as in the first time. (See (t) of FIG. 32). Next, a new second worm-eaten image 133b that is in a worm-eaten state so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132b other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132b is displayed on the second worm-eaten display area 132b that glows white. It is displayed as a two-level worm-eaten image (see (u) of FIG. 32). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission in the character image is less than that in the second worm-eaten display area 132a and the second worm-eaten image 133a in FIGS. The second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b are displayed, and the second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b are displayed in the second display area 132 and the second worm-eaten image 133b. The shape is closer to the completed image 133. Thereafter, the process returns to step S618.

  Step S626: When it is determined in step S623 that it is not the second time, it is determined whether or not the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction are performed for the third time.

  Step S527 (Seventh Display Instruction (Fifth Display Instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S626 that it is the third time, a plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward the area where the 35 first completed images 123 are displayed is displayed (see (u) of FIG. 32).

  Step S628 (seventh display instruction (sixth display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 131, the periphery and / or the inside of the second display area 132 for displaying a second completed image 133 to be described later An image showing that a further new second worm-eaten display area 132c partially having a missing portion is formed at the substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the second time (FIG. 32). (See (v)). Next, a second new worm-eaten image 133c that is worm-eaten so that the second completed image 133 is applied to the second worm-eaten display area 132c that has been whitened and is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area 132c. A third level worm-eaten image is displayed (see (w) of FIG. 32). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission in the character image is less than that in the second worm-eaten display area 132b and the second worm-eaten image 133b in FIGS. The second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c are displayed, and the second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c are displayed in the second display area 132 and the second worm-eaten image 133c. It becomes a form closer to the completed image 133. Thereafter, the process returns to step S618.

  Step S629 (9th display instruction): If it is determined in step S626 that it is not the third time, a plurality of small pieces 131 displays the first completed image 123 on the display screen 35 from outside the display screen 35. An image gathered toward the region is displayed (see (x) in FIG. 32).

  Step S630 (9th display instruction): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 131, all the missing parts of the second worm-eaten display area 132c are filled and the second completed image 133 is formed in the second display area 132. After the state immediately before being displayed, an image 134 for deleting the second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c is displayed (see (d2) to (f2) in FIG. 34). Here, an effect display is displayed in which the second worm-eaten display area 132c is erased so as to be shattered, and a display is performed so that the first completed image 123 covered with the second worm-eaten display area 132c appears again. (See (e2) to (h2) in FIG. 32).

  Then, by deleting the second worm-eaten display area 132c and the second worm-eaten image 133c, the second stage of the notice effect is not completed, and it is undecided to perform the reach effect. Here, after the semi-transparent left symbol 111a is stopped and displayed behind the first completed image 123 (see (i2) in FIG. 34), the first completed image 123 is erased and becomes translucent. The decorated symbols 111a, 112a, 113a are returned to the opaque decorative symbols 111, 112, 113, the right symbol 112 is stopped and displayed so as not to reach the reach (see (j2) in FIG. 34), and the middle symbol 113 is stopped. (See (k2) in FIG. 34).

  If it is determined in step S618 that the current elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, a display similar to that in step S630 is performed, and the notice effect reproduction process ends. That is, the second worm-eaten display area 132a, 132b, 132c, the second worm-eaten image 133a, 133b, 133c, the button image 114, and the decoration character 115 of “continuous hitting” are deleted, the notice effect reproduction process is terminated, and the decoration pattern is finished. When 111, 112, and 113 are made translucent, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, and 113a are returned to the opaque decorative symbols 111, 112, and 113, and the continuation of the variable display is displayed.

  Next, a third effect pattern (notice effect reproduction process 3) of the notice effect reproduction process will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30 and FIG.

  Step S701: The decoration on the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29 (a)) in which the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 in the stopped display state are displayed on the predetermined background screen 110 according to the setting result of the effect control circuit 70. The variable display of the symbols 111, 112, and 113 is started, and the left column (left symbol 111), the right column (right symbol 112), and the middle column (middle symbol 113) of the decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner from above to below (see FIG. 29 (b)).

  Step S702: After a predetermined time has passed (in this case, immediately after the start of variable display), an instruction display for prompting the operation of the effect button is performed at the lower center of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29C). Here, a button image 114 composed of an image indicating that the effect button 6A is repeatedly pressed (moved up and down) and a decorative symbol 111, 112, 113 in which a decorative character 115 of “continuous hit” is displayed in a variable manner. It is displayed prominently.

  Step S703: Here, it is determined whether or not the current elapsed time (for example, the time since the presentation button operation instruction display in Step S602 is displayed) is within a predetermined time (set time). Do.

  Step S704: If it is determined in step S703 that the current elapsed time is within a predetermined time range, the player's operation input number of the effect button 6A is set to a predetermined fixed number of times. It is determined whether or not a signal indicating that it has been reached is obtained. If there is no operation input of the effect button 6A or the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process returns to step S703.

  Step S705: If the number of operation inputs of the effect button 6A has reached a predetermined number in the determination in step S704, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the third display instruction are performed for the first time.

  Step S706 (first display instruction): Here, if it is determined in step S705 that it is the first time, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a in which the decorative symbols 111, 112, 113 are made translucent are used. While continuing the variable display, an image in which the plurality of small pieces 121 are gathered from the outside of the display screen 35 toward a predetermined region (here, substantially the center) of the display screen 35 is displayed (see FIG. 29D). . Note that each of the small pieces 121 of the present embodiment displays an image obtained by reducing the background screen 110.

  Step S707 (second display instruction): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, a partially missing portion around and / or inside the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 described later. An image is displayed so that the first worm-eaten display area 122a having the shape is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 (see FIG. 29E). Here, the first worm-eaten display area 122a once shines white. Further, the size, number, arrangement, and the like of the plurality of small pieces 121 do not need to correspond exactly to the area increase of the first worm-eaten display area 122a, and are a predetermined area of the display screen 35 from the outside of the display screen 35. What is necessary is just to set suitably in order to produce the motion which gathers toward a center part. Next, the first worm-eaten image 123a in the worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122a that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area 122a. It is displayed as a level worm-eaten image (see FIG. 29 (f)). Here, since the first completed image 123 displays a wristwatch, the first worm-eaten image 123a in a worm-eaten state in which holes are missing or missing in some parts of the watch image is displayed. It is supposed to be. Thereafter, the process returns to step S703.

  Step S708: If it is determined in step S705 that it is not the first time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are the second time.

  Step S709 (third display instruction (first display instruction)): Here, if it is determined in step S708 that it is the second time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further displayed from outside the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (g) of FIG. 29).

  Step S710 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, the periphery and / or the inside of the first display area 122 that displays a first completed image 123 described later. An image showing that a new first worm-eaten display area 122b partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the first time (FIG. 30). (See (h)). Next, a new first worm-eaten image 123b that is in a worm-eaten state is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122b that glows white so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122b. A two-level worm-eaten image is displayed (see (i) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the watch image is less than that in the first worm-eaten display area 122a and the first worm-eaten image 123a in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123b. The shape is closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S703.

  Step S711: If it is determined in step S708 that it is not the second time, it is determined whether or not the first display instruction to the second display instruction are the third time.

  Step S712 (third display instruction (first display instruction)): Here, when it is determined that it is the third time in the determination of step S711, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further displayed from the outside of the display screen 35. An image gathered toward 35 predetermined regions (here, substantially the central portion) is displayed (see (j) of FIG. 30).

  Step S713 (third display instruction (second display instruction)): Next, as a result of the collection of the plurality of small pieces 121, the periphery and / or the inside of the first display area 122 for displaying a first completed image 123 to be described later An image showing that a further new first worm-eaten display area 122c partially having a missing portion is formed at a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 is displayed so as to shine white as in the second time (FIG. 30). (See (k)). Next, a further new first worm-eaten image 123c that is worm-eaten so that the first completed image 123 is applied to the first worm-eaten display area 122c that glows in white except for the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c. It is displayed as a third level worm-eaten image (see (l) of FIG. 30). Here, the worm-eaten state in which the degree of perforation or omission of the wristwatch image is smaller than that of the first worm-eaten display area 122b and the first worm-eaten image 123b in FIGS. The first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed, and the first worm-eaten display area 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed in the first display area 122 and the first worm-eaten image 123c. It becomes a shape closer to the completed image 123. Thereafter, the process returns to step S703.

  Step S714 (10th display instruction): If it is determined in step S711 that it is not the third time, a plurality of small pieces 121 are further moved from the outside of the display screen 35 to a predetermined area (here, substantially centered). Part) is displayed (see (m) in FIG. 30).

  Step S715 (10th display instruction): Next, as a result of the assembly of the plurality of small pieces 121, all missing portions of the first worm-eaten display area 122c are filled and the first completed image 123 is formed in the first display area 122. After displaying the state immediately before the image, the first worm-eaten display area 122c and the image 124 for deleting the first worm-eaten image 123c are displayed (see (l2) to (n2) in FIG. 35). Here, an effect display is performed in which the first worm-eaten display area 122c is erased so as to be shattered (see (m2) to (o2) in FIG. 35).

  Then, by deleting the first worm-eaten display area 122ac and the first worm-eaten image 123c, the first stage in the notice effect is not completed, and it is undecided to perform the reach effect. Here, after the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, 113a made translucent are returned to the opaque decorative symbols 111, 112, 113, and the left symbol 111 is stopped and displayed (see (p2) in FIG. 35), the reach state is reached. The right symbol 112 is stopped and displayed (see (q2) in FIG. 35), and the middle symbol 113 is stopped and displayed (see (r2) in FIG. 35).

  If it is determined in step S703 that the current elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, a display similar to that in step S715 is performed, and the notice effect reproduction process ends. That is, the first worm-eaten display area 122a, 122b, 122c, the first worm-eaten image 123a, 123b, 123c, the button image 114, and the decoration character 115 of “continuous stroke” are deleted, the notice effect reproduction process is terminated, and the decoration pattern is finished. When 111, 112, and 113 are made translucent, the decorative symbols 111a, 112a, and 113a are returned to the opaque decorative symbols 111, 112, and 113, and the continuation of the variable display is displayed.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a game in which a game ball can be entered, and when the game ball enters, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. (A start opening) 24 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered are switched to each other. A special game entrance 27) and a graphic game image for notifying the player of the result of determination as to whether or not the game ball is a big hit when the game ball enters the special design start port (starting port) 24 are displayed. A decorative symbol display (display) 34 having a display screen 35 and a graphic game image are displayed on the decorative symbol display (display) 34, and are provided in advance during a period in which the graphic game image is displayed. Of a production pattern selected from multiple production patterns An effect control circuit (effect control means) 70 for displaying the output image, an effect button (operation means) 6A that can be operated by the player and gives an operation signal to the effect control means in accordance with the operation; The effect control circuit (effect control means) 70 is a button image that prompts the player to input an operation on the effect button (operation means) 6A on the display screen 35 when a predetermined effect pattern is selected. 114 and the decoration character 115 (image) are displayed, and the button image 114 and the decoration character 115 (image) are displayed according to the operation signal of the effect button (operation means) 6A input by the player within the set time. An instruction to display the effect image of the selected effect pattern is output. As the effect pattern, the player uses the effect button (operation means) 6A within the set time. A first display instruction for displaying an image in which a plurality of small pieces 121 are gathered from the outside of the display screen 35 toward a substantially central portion of the display screen 35 when the operation input is performed a predetermined number of times, and the first display instruction Thereafter, an image for forming a first worm-eaten display area 122a having a missing portion around and / or inside the first display area 122 for displaying the first completed image 123 in a predetermined area of the display screen 35 is displayed. At the same time, a second worm-eaten image 123a in a worm-eaten state is displayed in the first worm-eaten display area 122a so that the first completed image 123 is applied to a portion other than the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122a. Display instructions, and then, at each set time, the player determines whether or not to perform a certain number of operation inputs of the effect button (operation means) 6A, and a certain number of operation inputs are performed. A third display that performs the first display instruction to the second display instruction to fill a part of the missing portion of the previous first worm-eaten display area and the previous first worm-eaten image when it is determined that By outputting the instruction and repeating the third display instruction, the missing portions of the first worm-eaten display areas 122a, 122b, 122c and the first worm-eaten image 123a, 123b, 123c are resolved step by step. An image that approaches the first display area 122 and the first completed image 123 is displayed, and after the third display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, all missing portions of the first worm-eaten display area 122c are all displayed. in the first display area 122 buried, with to complete the first step of outputting a fourth display instruction for displaying the no missing portion first finished image 123, after the fourth display instruction, When the player performs an operation input of the effect button (operating means) 6A within a predetermined time, a plurality of small pieces 131 are displayed from the outside of the display screen 35 in a state where the first completed image 123 is displayed. A fifth display instruction for displaying an image gathered toward the area where the first completed image 123 is displayed on the display screen 35, and a second display for displaying the second completed image 133 after the fifth display instruction. The second worm-eaten display area 132a having a missing portion around and / or inside the display area 132 is displayed in an area that covers the first completed image 123 of the display screen 35, and the second A sixth display for displaying a second worm-eaten image in a worm-eaten state so that the second completed image 133 is applied to a part other than the missing portion of the second worm-eaten display area 132a in the worm-eaten display area 132a And then, at each set time, the player determines whether or not to perform the operation input of the effect button (operation means) 6A a predetermined number of times, and determines that the operation input has been performed a predetermined number of times. If so, a seventh display instruction for performing the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction to fill a part of the missing portion of the previous second worm-eaten display area and the previous second worm-eaten image is output. Then, by repeating the seventh display instruction, the missing portions of the second worm-eaten display areas 132a, 132b, 132c and the second worm-eaten images 133a, 133b, 133c are resolved step by step. An image that approaches the display area 132 and the second completed image 133 is displayed, and after the seventh display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, the missing portion of the second worm-eaten display area 132c is completely filled. A first effect pattern that completes the second stage of outputting an eighth display instruction for displaying the second completed image 133 having no missing portion in the second display area 132 ; and the first display instruction to the fourth display. After completing the first stage of outputting the instruction, the fifth display instruction to the seventh display instruction are output, and after the seventh display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, the second worm-eaten display area 132c is missing. An image in which the second worm-eaten display area 132c is erased before the portion is completely filled is displayed, and a ninth display instruction for not displaying the second completed image 133 having no missing portion is output to perform the second step. The second effect pattern that is not completed and the first display instruction to the third display instruction are output, and after the third display instruction is repeated a specific number of times, before the missing part of the first worm-eaten display area 122c is completely filled. Before Displaying an image in which the first worm-eaten display region 122c is erased, and the third effect pattern does not complete the missing part without the first first stage and outputs the tenth display instruction not to display the finished image 123 If the first effect pattern is completed to the end, then the left symbol 111 and the right symbol 112 other than the middle symbol (final stop symbol) 113 in the symbol game notify the jackpot. It is determined that a reach effect is displayed in which the middle symbol (final stop symbol) 113 is variably displayed while being stopped and displayed in a state that constitutes a part of the combination. In the stage, if the player does not perform the operation input of the effect button (operation means) 6A within a set time, the worm-eaten display area being displayed is erased, Subsequent effect image is has a pachinko game machine that is adapted to not be displayed.

  Thereby, a player's active participation can be promoted using a production | presentation button, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  Each embodiment described above is described in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and is not described in order to limit the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, similar images (first display instruction to second display instruction, fifth display instruction to sixth display instruction) are each performed four times to complete the first stage and the second stage, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of times that the same image is repeated may be other than four times, and the number of times that the first stage and the second stage are completed is the same. It may be different. Furthermore, the number of times of input of the operation means necessary for repeatedly displaying the same image may be different depending on the number of times of repetition (for example, the first repetition is the operation 3 times → the second repetition is the operation 5). Times-> repeat 3 times, 7 operations, etc.).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the first effect pattern is selected, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 100%, but the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern are as follows. In particular, it was not associated with the probability that reach production was performed. However, for example, the probability that the reach effect is performed is 60% when the second effect pattern is selected, and the probability that the reach effect is performed is 40% when the third effect pattern is selected. The pattern may be associated with the occurrence of the reach effect. Further, not the reach production but the association with the probability of occurrence of the big hit may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notice effect has only the first to third effect patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another notice effect may be provided.

6A ... Production buttons (operation means), 24 ... Special symbol start port (start port), 27 ... Grand prize opening (special entrance port), 34 ... Decoration symbol display (display), 35 ... Display screen, 70 ... Production control circuit (production control means), 111, 111a ... left symbol (design), 112, 112a ... right symbol (design), 113, 113a ... middle symbol (final stop symbol), 114 ... button image (production button (operation) 115) decoration characters (images prompting operation input of effect buttons (operation means)), 121, 131 ... small pieces, 122 ... first display area, 122a, 122b, 122c ... first 1 worm-eaten display area, 123... First completed image, 123 a, 123 b, 123 c, first worm-eaten image, 124, image from which the first worm-eaten display area is erased, 132, second display area, 132 a, 32 b, 132c ... second moth-eaten display area, 133 ... second finished image, 133a, 133b, 133c ... second worm-eaten images, 134 ... second image wormholes display area is erased

Claims (1)

A starting opening for determining whether or not the game ball is a big hit when the game ball enters,
A special entrance that is switched between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and is opened when it is determined to be a big hit;
A display device having a display screen on which an image of a symbol game for notifying a player of a determination result as to whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start opening;
Effect display means for displaying an image of a design game on the display and displaying an effect image of an effect pattern selected from a plurality of effect patterns provided in advance during a period in which the image of the design game is displayed;
An operation means capable of being operated by a player, and providing an operation signal to the effect control means in accordance with the operation;
With
The production control means includes
When a predetermined production pattern is selected, an image prompting the player to input an operation on the operation unit is displayed on the display screen, and the operation unit is input to the image by the player within a set time. In response to the operation signal, an instruction to display the effect image of the selected effect pattern is output.
As the production pattern,
When a player performs an operation input of the operation means for a certain number of times within a set time,
A first display instruction for displaying an image in which a plurality of small pieces are gathered from outside the display screen toward a predetermined area of the display screen;
After the first display instruction, an image that forms a first worm-eaten display area having a missing portion around and / or inside the first display area for displaying the first completed image in a predetermined area of the display screen. And a second display instruction for displaying a first worm-eaten image in a worm-eaten state so that the first completed image is applied to the first worm-eaten display area other than the missing portion of the first worm-eaten display area. When,
Output
Thereafter, at each set time, the player determines whether or not the operation input of the operation means is performed a predetermined number of times, and when it is determined that the operation input of a predetermined number of times is performed, the previous first worm-eaten display By outputting a third display instruction for performing the first display instruction to the second display instruction to fill a part of the missing portion of the region and the previous first worm-eaten image, and repeating the third display instruction, In stepwise, the first worm-eaten display area and the missing portion of the first worm-eaten image are eliminated, and an image is displayed so as to approach the first display area and the first completed image.
After repeating the third display instruction a specific number of times, a fourth display instruction for displaying the first completed image without a missing part in the first display area in which all the missing parts of the first worm-eaten display area are filled And complete the first stage of outputting
After the fourth display instruction, when a player performs an operation input of the operation means for a certain number of times within a set time,
A fifth display instruction for displaying an image in which a plurality of small pieces are gathered from the outside of the display screen toward an area where the first completed image is displayed on the display screen in a state where the first completed image is displayed;
After the fifth display instruction, a second worm-eaten display area having a missing portion around and / or inside the second display area for displaying the second completed image is displayed as the first completed image on the display screen. A second worm-eaten image in which an image to be formed is displayed in the covering area and a second complete image is applied to the second worm-eaten display area except for the missing portion of the second worm-eaten display area. A sixth display instruction for displaying
Output
Thereafter, at each set time, the player determines whether or not the operation input of the operation means is performed a predetermined number of times, and when it is determined that the operation input of the predetermined number of times is performed, the previous second worm-eaten display By outputting a seventh display instruction for performing the fifth display instruction to the sixth display instruction so as to fill a part of the missing part of the region and the previous second worm-eaten image, by repeating the seventh display instruction, In stepwise, the second worm-eaten display area and the missing part of the second worm-eaten image are eliminated, and an image is displayed so as to approach the second display area and the second completed image,
After repeating the seventh display instruction a specific number of times, an eighth display instruction for displaying the second completed image without a missing part in the second display area in which the missing part of the second worm-eaten display area is completely filled A first performance pattern for completing the second stage of outputting,
After completing the first stage of outputting the first display instruction to the fourth display instruction,
Outputting the fifth display instruction to the seventh display instruction;
After repeating the seventh display instruction a specific number of times, an image in which the second worm-eaten display area is erased is displayed before all the missing parts of the second worm-eaten display area are filled, and the second part without the missing part is displayed . A second effect pattern that outputs a ninth display instruction for not displaying the completed image of 2 and does not complete the second stage;
Outputting the first display instruction to the third display instruction;
After repeating the third display instruction a specific number of times, an image in which the first worm-eaten display area is erased is displayed before all the missing parts of the first worm-eaten display area are filled, and the first part without the missing part is displayed . A third effect pattern that outputs a tenth display instruction not to display one completed image and does not complete the first stage;
Have
When the first effect pattern is completed to the end, after that, in the symbol game, symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped and displayed in a state of forming a part of a predetermined combination for notifying the big hit and the final stop symbol Is determined to be a reach production that is variably displayed,
At each stage in each effect pattern, if the player does not perform the operation input of the operation means for a certain number of times within a set time, the worm-eaten display area being displayed is erased and subsequent effect images are displayed. A pachinko machine that is designed not to be played.