JP5323916B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attract attention to a performance suggesting a high possibility of resulting in a specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: In execution of both of a button notice and a window notice, it is determined whether the execution of the button notice is limited. As one example of limiting the execution of the button notice, execution of a performance during an operation effective period and a performance in button operation are forcibly terminated in start of execution of the window notice. Depending on which of a plurality of types of performance modes of the button notice results according to a possibility that a variable display result becomes a "jackpot", a ratio for providing a limitation to the execution of the button notice may be different. Depending on whether the execution of the button notice is limited, the performance mode of a performance during an operation effective period may be different. When providing a limitation to the execution of the button notice, the operation effective period may be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a predetermined specific display result is derived in variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when played.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, an operation means (operation button) that can be operated by the player is provided, and when the operation means is operated, a notice effect (notice display) is executed to specify a variable display result. Some suggest the possibility of a display result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-357878 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of effects are executed, the possibility (reliability) of a specific gaming state suggested by each effect is not considered. For this reason, it is difficult to pay attention to an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of entering a specific game state, and there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of the game by, for example, paying attention to an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of entering a specific gaming state. .

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. A specific display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that constitutes a big hit combination) preliminarily set on the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, the image display device 5, etc. When it is derived, it is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state, Predetermining means for determining before the display result of the identification information is derived (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239); Corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the operation means (for example, push button 31B) by which the player can perform a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) and the variable display means, the operation is performed within a predetermined operation effective period. Operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect (for example, a button notice or the like) whose effect mode changes when the means is operated (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S517 based on the determination of Yes in step S516). ), An operation valid period notifying means for recognizing recognizing that the operation valid period is reached (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S515) and the start of notification by the operation valid period notifying means. It is suggested that the specific gaming state is more likely than the operation effect at a predetermined timing later. Limiting the execution of the operation effect when the suggestion effect is executed and the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S521) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, window notice). For example, an effect control CPU 120 that determines one of the notice effect control patterns CPY1-2 and CPY2-2 in step S403 based on the determination result of “restricted” in step S504. .
According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being in the specific game state is executed, by restricting the execution of the operation effect, the suggestion effect is noticed, and the game Interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the operation effect execution means, as the operation effect, has a plurality of types of operation effects (for example, button notice BY1, BY2 or the like) can be executed, and the operation effect limiting means limits the execution of the operation effect at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of types of operation effects is executed (for example, step S504). The portion for determining whether or not there is a restriction at the determination ratio shown in FIG.
In such a configuration, depending on the possibility of entering a specific gaming state, the effect mode of the operation effect is varied, and the ratio of the restriction is varied, so that attention is paid to the appropriate effect and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the operation validity period notifying unit differs depending on whether or not the operation effect restricting unit is limited in execution of the operation effect. For example, in the production contents MDP1, MDP2, etc. during the operation valid period, notification that the operation valid period is reached is performed.
In such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the restriction is provided by the notification mode that the operation valid period is reached, and it is possible to promote the operation on the operation means.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when the operation effect restriction means provides a restriction on execution of the operation effect, the operation is performed more than when the restriction is not provided. Operation effective period shortening means for shortening the effective period (for example, the operation effective period Ti10 is set corresponding to the notice effect control patterns CPY1-1 and CPY2-1, while corresponding to the notice effect control patterns CPY1-2 and CPY2-2. A portion for setting an operation effective period Ti13 shorter than the operation effective period Ti10).
In such a configuration, the operation effective period is shortened when a restriction is imposed on the execution of the operation effect, so that the interest of the appropriate effect can be noticed and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a plurality of performance execution timings (for example, before the display result is derived after the variable display means starts the variable display of the identification information) At a timing T1 and a timing T4, etc., a predetermined effect execution means (for example, an operation valid period effect, a button notice, a window notice, etc.) suggesting the possibility of entering the specific gaming state (for example, an operation valid period effect, button notice, window notice, etc.) The CPU 120 for effect control that executes the notice effect operation control process in step S453), whether or not to execute the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect executing means, and when the predetermined effect is executed, the predetermined execution is performed at the plurality of effect execution timings. Predetermined effect determining means for determining the effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the notice effect determining process in step S402). ), And the predetermined effect executing means changes the stage of the possibility of entering the specific gaming state corresponding to different effect modes at a predetermined first effect execution timing among the plurality of effect execution timings. A plurality of first predetermined effects (for example, “no button notice” or button notices BY1, BY2, etc. that do not execute button notices) and the first of the plurality of effect execution timings can be executed. A plurality of second predetermined effects (for example, no window notice is executed in different stage of the specific gaming state corresponding to different effect modes at the second effect execution timing later than the effect execution timing. Any one of “no notice” or “with notice” for performing window notice, and the predetermined effect determining means The first specific effect of the specific effect mode corresponding to the first specific stage that is more likely than the first normal stage is likely to be the specific gaming state among the plurality of first predetermined effects at the first effect execution timing. When the second performance stage is executed, the normal performance mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the possibility of entering the specific gaming state among the plurality of second predetermined performances is lower than the second specific stage at the second performance execution timing. Predetermined effects to be executed at the plurality of effect execution timings are determined so that the second normal effect is not executed or difficult to execute (for example, button notification is determined at the determination rate shown in FIG. 19B in step S502A). Etc.)
In such a configuration, the expectation for the specific gaming state once held by the player by the first predetermined effect previously executed at the first effect execution timing is executed later at the second effect execution timing. It is possible to prevent the game from being damaged by the second predetermined performance and improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a notice production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a notice effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect operation control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a button notice. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a window preview. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which provides a restriction | limiting in execution of a button notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the notice pattern which combined the button notice and the window notice. It is the flowchart etc. which show the modification of notice effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a selection notice production | presentation or a line notice production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a stop symbol notification effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in group display notice effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach is executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as the predetermined operation of the model. Preliminary effects for notifying the player of the advantages of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” May be executed.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “button notice” and “window notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  When a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R) are started after all the symbol changes are started. Etc.) before the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the operation effective period is performed. The effect during the operation effective period is an effect of prompting the player to operate the push button 31B by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. Any operation is acceptable. As described above, the effect during the operation effective period that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation of the push button 31B) is also referred to as an operation promotion effect.

  The production operation that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is not limited to the one that displays the production image on the image display device 5, but the one that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Lighting or blinking in a predetermined lighting pattern, moving a movable model provided in a production model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be.

  When an effect is performed during the operation effective period, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. When a push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected within the operation effective period, execution of the effect during the operation effective period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, A predetermined production operation is performed. For example, when the button operation effect is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed, the variable display result may be a “hit”. It is only necessary to provide an effect operation that provides a notice so that it can be recognized. Thus, when a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the operation effective period, it is only necessary to change the effect mode by switching the effect during the operation effective period to the button operation effect. .

  In the notice effect that becomes “window notice”, for example, a plurality of types of characters that are prepared in advance are shown at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period starts corresponding to the notice effect that becomes “button notice”. Of the effect images, an effect operation such as displaying any effect image so as to appear in the window on the display screen of the image display device 5 is executed. Various effect operations are performed such as displaying an effect image indicating a character and the like, displaying a message image notifying a message from the character, and outputting a predetermined sound notifying the message from the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be broken.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined to be “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. To be updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 6 (A), corresponding to the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the short time control when the game state is the probability changing state or the short time state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation pattern according to whether it is normal time or short of time, or according to the total number of reserved memories. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned so as to be decided. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the special figure holding memory number is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the special figure holding memory number is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, only the normal reach effect such as the change pattern PA3-1 is executed and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is not executed. The determination ratio is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-1, in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is not executed, is the change pattern PA2-2 or the change pattern PA2-3. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of losing. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived when the super A reach effect is executed is the same as the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio of the derived variation pattern PA2-3. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3, When the big hit type is “probability change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special diagram variation time and content, but the variable display result. Will be “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Also, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree and the probability variation expectation level (the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”) than when the Super A reach effect is executed. Sex) is increased.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol fluctuation is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  As the first variation start command and the second variation start command, the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are used. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the determination contents at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability (big hit)”, “probability ( "Big hit)".

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the change start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variation start determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If the content of the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is the same in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed in spite of the fact that the probabilistic symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, when the determination content at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the redrawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state. If it is determined in step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S402). Then, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S404 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

  Following the process of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S406). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S402 of FIG. 9A as the notice effect determination processing. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control CPU 120 first decides whether or not to execute the notice effect as the “button notice” and the effect mode (effect contents) in the case of execution. (Step S501). As an example, in the process of step S501, a button notice determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of a button notice and a production mode. In the button notice determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for button notice decision corresponds to "no button notice" that does not execute button notice and multiple types of effects when button notice is executed It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result such as “button notice BY1” or “button notice BY2”. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for button notice determination extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (the effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. By referring to the button notice determination table, the presence / absence of the button notice and the production mode may be determined.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determining a notice effect to be “button notice”. In this determination example, the effect mode (effect content) in the case of executing the notice effect to be “button notice” is that the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 is “lost”. It is determined at a different rate depending on whether it is a “big hit”. More specifically, when the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, “button notice BY1” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “big hit”. . On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the “button notice BY2” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “lost”. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio determined to “button notice BY1” is higher than “button notice BY2”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined to “button notice BY2” is higher than “button notice BY1”. Due to some or all of the settings relating to the determination ratio, the variable display result is “big hit” when the effect mode (effect content) of the button alert is “button alert BY2” than when it is “button alert BY1”. It can be suggested that there is a high probability (big hit reliability).

  For example, “button notice BY1” and “button notice BY2” are the types and shapes (pauses, etc.) of the character image displayed in the button operation effect as the effect mode (effect contents) in the notice effect to be “button notice”. ), A pattern (display pattern or the like), or a color (display color or the like) or a part or all of the display mode may be different. Alternatively, part or all of the display mode such as the content and shape (character font, font size, etc.), pattern, or color of the message image displayed in the button operation effect may be varied. In addition, some or all of various production modes such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, and the operational mode of the production model may be different. Good.

  After determining the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 10A, it is determined whether or not the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is executed (step S502). . As an example, in the process of step S502, a window notice determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a use table for determining the presence / absence of a window notice is selected and set. In the window notice determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for window notice decision is assigned to the decision result of “No notice” that does not execute window notice or “With notice” that executes window notice. It only has to be. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for window notice determination extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. The presence / absence of the window notice may be determined by referring to the window notice determination table.

  FIG. 10C shows an example of determining the notice effect to be “window notice”. In this example of determination, whether or not to execute the notice effect that becomes “window notice” depends on whether the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is “losing” or “big hit”. It is determined at a different rate depending on whether it is "." In the window notice determination table used for such a decision, if the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio determined as “without notice” is sufficiently higher than the ratio determined as “with notice”. It is sufficient that a decision value or the like is set. Also, if the variable display result is “big hit”, if the decision value etc. is set so that the ratio determined to “with notice” is sufficiently higher than the ratio decided to “without notice” Good. Depending on some or all of the settings related to the decision ratio, the possibility of a variable display result being a “big hit” (hit hit reliability) is greater than when the notice effect that is “window notice” is executed. Can suggest high.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the ratio determined as “no button notice” that does not execute the button notice in the process of step S501 depends on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Be the same. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10C, the ratio determined to “no notice” that does not execute the window notice in the process of step S502 is higher than the case of “big hit” when the variable display result is “lost”. Also gets higher. Therefore, when the notice effect that is “window notice” is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (hit hit reliability) is greater than when the notice effect that is “button notice” is executed. Get higher.

  It should be noted that the determination ratio of whether or not to perform button notice or window notice according to the variable display result is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, and by executing the window notice. It is only necessary to set the jackpot reliability higher than when the button notice is executed. In addition, when a plurality of types of window notices having different presentation aspects can be executed, one of the plurality of types of button notices is executed by executing one window notice having a specific aspect of the presentation aspect. It may be set so that the big hit reliability is higher than the time.

  After the determination of the notice effect to be “window notice” by the process of step S502 shown in FIG. 10A, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute both the button notice and the window notice ( Step S503). At this time, when it is decided to execute only one of the button notice and window notice, or when it is decided not to execute any notice effect (step S503; No). Then, the notice effect determining process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S503 that both the button notice and the window notice are to be executed (step S503; Yes), it is determined whether or not to limit the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” (step S504). ). As an example, in the process of step S504, a button notice restriction determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a use table for determining whether or not there is a restriction on execution of the button notice is selected and set. To do. In the button notice limit determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the button notice limit is a determination result of “no restriction” that places no restriction on the execution of the button notice or “with restriction” that places a restriction. As long as it is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the button notice limit extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By referring to the button notice restriction determination table, it may be determined whether or not there is a restriction on the execution of the button notice.

  FIG. 10D shows an example of determining the restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”. In this determination example, whether or not to restrict the execution of the button notice depends on whether the effect mode (effect contents) in the button notice is “button notice BY1” or “button notice BY2”. It is determined. More specifically, when the effect mode of the button notice is “button notice BY1”, it is determined to be “restricted” that always restricts the execution of the button notice. On the other hand, when the effect mode of the button notice is “button notice BY2”, it may be determined “no restriction” that does not place a restriction on the execution of the button notice at a predetermined rate.

  According to the determination ratio of the button notice as shown in FIG. 10B, when the button notice effect mode (effect contents) is “button notice BY2”, the big hit reliability is higher than when the button notice BY1 is given. The degree becomes higher. By determining whether or not to limit the execution of the button notice at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 10D, the presentation mode may vary depending on the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit gaming state occurs. Depending on which of a plurality of different types of button notices is executed, it is possible to vary the ratio of setting restrictions on the execution of button notices. For example, in the case of “button notice BY2” having a high jackpot reliability, the execution of the notice effect can be set at a higher rate than in the case of “button notice BY1” having a low jackpot reliability.

  As shown in FIG. 10D, among the notice effects that are “button notice”, for example, “button notice BY1” is a notice effect that becomes “window notice” as a suggestive effect with a high jackpot reliability. When the execution of the notice effect is performed at a predetermined rate, and when the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is executed, for example, “button notice BY2”, for example, a restriction is provided on the execution of the notice effect at all times. It is only necessary to include the second effect mode in which the restriction is provided. In addition, it is not limited to what contains both the 1st production | presentation aspect and the 2nd production | presentation aspect, At least one of the 1st production | presentation aspect or the 2nd production | presentation aspect may be contained. In addition to the first effect mode and the second effect mode, there is included a specific effect mode in which the execution of the notice effect is not restricted even when the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is executed as the suggestion effect having high jackpot reliability. Also good.

  Based on the determination result in the notice effect determination process, the process in step S403 shown in FIG. 9A determines and sets one of the prepared notice effect control patterns as a use pattern. . FIG. 11A shows an example of determining the notice effect control pattern. In this embodiment, when the effect mode (effect content) of the notice effect to be “button notice” is “button notice BY1”, it corresponds to the determination result of whether or not to restrict the execution of the button notice. The notice effect control pattern CPY1-1 and the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 are prepared in advance. Further, when the effect mode (effect content) of the notice effect to be “button notice” is “button notice BY2”, the notice effect control is performed in accordance with the determination result of whether or not the button notice is limited. A pattern CPY2-1 and a notice effect control pattern CPY2-2 are prepared in advance. Further, a notice effect control pattern CPW is prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where a notice effect to be “window notice” is executed.

  Each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, and the push button 31B It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting of an operation effective period for effectively detecting (pressing operation etc.) and setting of switching of the rendering operation when the operation is detected.

  In this embodiment, the setting of the operation valid period is made different depending on whether or not there is a restriction on the execution of the button notice. FIG. 11B shows a setting example of the operation valid period according to the notice effect control pattern for executing the button notice. In this setting example, the effect mode (effect contents) of the effect during the operation effective period in which the player is able to recognize that the operation is effective is different depending on whether or not there is a restriction on the execution of the button notice. The production mode (production content) is set. More specifically, in the notice effect control pattern CPY1-1 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-1 corresponding to the case where there is no restriction on the execution of the button notice, the notice contents MDP1 is displayed during the operation valid period. In the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-2 corresponding to the case where the execution is limited, the contents of the effect MDP2 during the operation valid period. In the operation effective period effect content MDP1 and the operation effective period effect content MDP2, the type and shape (pause etc.), pattern (display pattern etc.), color (display etc.) of the character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. Some or all of the display modes, such as colors, may be different. Alternatively, part or all of the display mode such as the content and shape (character font, font size, etc.), pattern, and color of the message image may be varied. In addition, some or all of various production modes such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, and the operational mode of the production model may be different. Good.

  In addition, in the setting example shown in FIG. 11B, the longest operation valid period corresponding to a case where a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation means such as the push button 31B is not detected is limited to the execution of the button notice. The time is set differently depending on whether or not is provided. More specifically, in the notice effect control pattern CPY1-1 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-1 corresponding to the case where there is no restriction on the execution of the button notice, the longest operation valid period is time Ti10, In the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-2 corresponding to the case where the execution of the notice is limited, the longest operation valid period is a time Ti13 shorter than the time Ti10.

  In step S403 shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect as “button notice” or “window notice”, or “button notice”. Depending on the effect mode in the case of executing the notice effect and the determination result of whether or not to set the restriction on the execution of the notice effect, one of a plurality of kinds of notice effect control patterns or a plurality of patterns are selected, What is necessary is just to set as a usage pattern. Note that when it is determined not to execute any of the notice effects that are “button notice” or “window notice”, the notice effect control pattern need not be selected.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not a notice effect such as “button notice” or “window notice” has been executed (step S452). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence / absence of a notice effect depending on whether any of a plurality of notice effect control patterns prepared in advance is set as a use pattern. And when it determines with execution of a notice effect (step S452; Yes), a notice effect operation control process is performed (step S453).

  When it is determined in step S452 that the notice effect is not executed (step S452; No), after the notice effect operation control process in step S453 is executed, it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S454). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (for example, a special chart change effect control pattern) determined as a usage pattern according to the change pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S455). For example, in the process of step S455, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. That is, it is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S454 that it is not the reach effect period (step S454; No), or after the process of step S455 is executed, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S456), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S453 of FIG. 12 as the notice effect operation control process. In the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the button notice effect period for executing the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” (step S511). The button notice effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, notice effect control patterns CPY1-1, CPY1-2, CPY2-1, CPY2-2 corresponding to the case where the notice effect to be “button notice” is executed. . The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the button notice effect period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S511 that it is the button notice effect period (step S511; Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the button notice effect period (step S512). For example, the start timing of the button notice effect period may be determined when the effect control process timer value matches the notice determination timer determination value set in the notice effect control pattern. If it is the start timing of the button notice effect period in step S512 (step S512; Yes), a setting for starting the operation effective period is performed (step S513). Thus, when a notice effect that becomes a “button notice” is executed, first, an operation valid period may be started so that a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the push button 31B can be effectively detected. If it is determined in step S512 that it is not the start timing of the button notice effect period (step S512; No), it is determined whether or not it is an operation valid period (step S514).

  After performing the process of step S513, or when it is determined in step S514 that the operation is effective (step S514; Yes), effect operation control for executing the effect during the operation effective period is performed (step S515). . For example, in the process of step S515, in order to execute the effect during the operation effective period by the effect content MDP1 during the operation effective period or the effect content MDP2 during the operation effective period, according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern. Various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  After executing the process of step S515, it is determined whether or not an operation has been detected in which a predetermined instruction operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected (step S516). At this time, when it is determined that the operation is detected (step S516; Yes), a setting for starting an effect operation as an effect at the time of button operation is performed (step S517). For example, in the process of step S517, various commands are generated and the display control unit is executed in order to execute the button operation effect by the button notice BY1 or the button notice BY2 according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern. 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. may be transmitted. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S516 that no operation has been detected (step S516; No), for example, based on the setting of the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern, whether or not the operation effective period is to be ended. Determination is made (step S518).

  After executing the process of step S517 or when it is determined in step S518 that the operation effective period is to be ended (step S518; Yes), settings for ending the operation effective period are performed (step S519). After executing the process of step S519, when it is determined that it is not the button notice effect period in step S511 (step S511; No), and when it is determined that it is not the operation valid period in step S514 (step S514; No), or when it is determined in step S518 that the operation effective period is not to be ended (step S518; No), it is determined whether or not it is a window notice effect period for executing a notice effect to be “window notice”. Determination is made (step S520). The window notice effect period may be set in advance in the notice effect control pattern CPW corresponding to the case where the notice effect to be “window notice” is executed, for example. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the window notice effect period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern CPW.

  When it is determined in step S520 that it is not the window notice effect period (step S520; No), the notice effect operation control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the window notice effect period (step S520; Yes), for example, various commands created according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern CPW are transmitted to the display control unit 123 or the like. Thus, after performing the effect operation control for executing the window notice (step S521), the notice effect operation control process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 shows the execution timing of the notice effect that becomes “button notice” or “window notice”. FIG. 15 to FIG. 17 show examples of the rendering operation in the case where a preview effect that is “button notification” or “window notification” is executed. In this embodiment, when both the notice effect of “button notice” and “window notice” are executed, after the operation valid period for effectively detecting the push operation on the push button 31B is started, The execution of the notice effect that becomes “notice” is started.

  FIG. 14A shows an example of setting the effect period when there is no restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”. For example, when the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is executed while the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is not executed, there is no restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”. FIG. 15 shows an example of an effect operation when a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed. In this case, for example, after the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 15A is started, the timing T1 that is determined to be the start timing of the button notice effect period by the process of step S512 shown in FIG. The operation valid period is started by performing the setting in the process of step S513. Further, by the effect operation control in the process of step S515, for example, the execution of the effect during the operation effective period as shown in FIG.

  In the effect during the operation effective period shown in FIG. 15B, an effect image that imitates the push button 31B is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and an effect image (message image) indicating a message such as “PUSH!” Is displayed so that the player can recognize that the operation valid period for effectively detecting the pressing operation on the push button 31B is reached. In addition, an effect image indicating a meter (gauge) whose display amount decreases as the remaining time of the operation effective period decreases is displayed. By executing such an effect during the operation effective period, the player is prompted to press the push button 31B. In addition, it is not limited to notifying that it becomes an operation effective period by performing an effect during the operation effective period after the operation effective period starts, for example, countdown is performed before the operation effective period starts. The player may be notified that the operation valid period will be reached from now on by displaying an effect image or outputting sound effects.

  In the notice effect control pattern CPY1-1 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-1 corresponding to the case where there is no restriction on the execution of the button notice, the longest operation is performed as shown in FIG. 11B and FIG. The effective period is set to be time Ti10. In addition, an effect during the operation effective period is executed in the effect content MDP1 during the operation effective period. If it is the operation valid period, it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected by the process of step S516 shown in FIG. When such a predetermined operation is not detected, a timer interrupt is repeatedly generated until the operation valid period ends, and the rendering operation control in the process of step S515 is performed. Thereby, the display of the effect image may be updated so that the display amount of the meter (gauge) as shown in FIG. 15C is reduced according to the remaining time of the operation effective period.

  In the example of setting the production period shown in FIG. 14A, when the push button 31B is pressed before the operation valid period ends, the operation is detected in the process of step S516 shown in FIG. Based on the determination, step S517 is executed. Thus, for example, in the button operation effect period Ti11 shown in FIG. 14A, among the effect modes (effect contents) such as “button notice BY1” or “button notice BY2”, in step S501 shown in FIG. An effect at the time of button operation is executed in any effect mode (effect content) determined in advance by the processing. As an example, in the effect mode (effect content) of “button notice BY1”, the first character image as shown in FIG. 14 (D1) is displayed, while the effect mode (effect content) of “button notice BY2”. Then, a second character image different from the first character image as shown in FIG. 14 (D2) is displayed.

  In the effect period setting example shown in FIG. 14A, the effect at the time of button operation is started at timing T2 when the time Ti10 that is the longest operation effective period has elapsed from timing T1. On the other hand, when the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected in the operation effective period before the timing T2, the execution of the effect during the operation effective period is terminated at that timing, and the effect at the time of the button operation is displayed. The execution should be started. Then, when the button operation effect period Ti11 has elapsed since the start of the button operation effect, the execution of the button operation effect may be terminated.

  When the time Ti10 corresponding to the longest operation effective period has passed and the timing T2 has elapsed without the pressing operation on the push button 31B being performed during the operation effective period, the operation effective period is set in the process of step S518 shown in FIG. Based on the determination that the operation is to be ended, a setting for ending the operation valid period is performed in the process of step S519. At this time, the display amount of the meter (gate) as shown in FIG. 15 (D3) becomes “0” in response to the remaining time of the operation effective period becoming “0”, and the performance during the operation effective period is executed. Ends. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 15E, the variable display of the decorative symbols proceeds.

  FIG. 14B shows an effect period setting example for executing a notice effect as a “window notice”. FIG. 16 shows an example of an effect operation when a notice effect that is “window notice” is executed. In this case, for example, after the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 16 (A) is started, at the timing T4 which is first determined to be the window notice effect period by the process of step S520 shown in FIG. Thus, execution of the notice effect that becomes a “window notice” as shown in FIG. Then, when the window notice effect period Ti21 elapses from the start of the execution of the window notice and the timing T5 is reached, it is determined that it is not the window notice effect period by the process of step S520 shown in FIG. The execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” may be finished.

  FIG. 14C shows an example of setting the effect period when there is a restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”. For example, when a notice effect that becomes a “button notice” is executed and a notice effect that becomes a “window notice” is also executed during the variable display of a decorative pattern based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied once. Is determined to limit the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” at a predetermined rate by the process of step S504 shown in FIG. FIG. 17 shows an example of an effect operation when a notice effect that becomes “window notice” is executed after an operation valid period corresponding to the notice effect that becomes “button notice” is started. In this case, for example, after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 17A is started, the operation effective period is started at the timing T1 which is the start timing of the button notice effect period, for example, The execution of the effect during the operation effective period as shown in FIG.

  In the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 or the notice effect control pattern CPY2-2 corresponding to the case where the button notice is restricted, the longest operation is valid as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 14 (C). The period is set to be time Ti13. This time Ti13 is shorter than the time Ti10 in the longest operation valid period corresponding to the case where there is no restriction on the button notice execution. For example, the window notice execution starts from the timing T1 when the operation valid period starts. It may be the same time as the time required until the timing T4. In addition, in the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 and the notice effect control pattern CPY2-2, the effect mode (effect contents) in the effect during the operation effective period is the operation contents MDP1 during the operation effective period when the execution of the button notice is not limited. The production operation control is performed so that the production contents MDP2 during the different operation advance notice periods. As a result, for example, by changing the shape, pattern, color, or the like of the effect image imitating the push button 31B displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect mode (effect contents) ) Can be different. Alternatively, by reducing the display amount of the meter (gauge) indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period at a high speed by the presentation operation control based on the notice effect control pattern CPY1-2 or the notice effect control pattern CPY2-2, In correspondence with the restriction on execution, the player may be notified that the longest operation valid period is shortened.

  When the time Ti13 corresponding to the longest operation effective period elapses and the timing T4 is reached without performing the pressing operation on the push button 31B in the operation effective period of the production period setting example shown in FIG. Even if the effect during the operation effective period as shown in FIG. 17C is being executed, the operation effective period is ended and the execution of the effect during the operation effective period is ended. At this time, in response to the start of the window notice effect period, execution of the notice effect that becomes a “window notice” as shown in FIG. 17D, for example, is started. Then, when the window notice effect period Ti21 elapses and the timing T5 comes, execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” may be finished.

  When the push button 31B is pressed before the time Ti13 elapses after the operation effective period starts, the execution of the effect during the operation effective period is terminated at that timing, and the effect during the button operation is also displayed. Start execution. In this case, when the button operation effect period Ti11 elapses before the timing T4, the execution of the button operation effect is terminated at that timing, and when the timing T4 is reached after that, the “window notice” is displayed. What is necessary is just to start execution of the notice effect. On the other hand, when the timing T4 is reached before the button operation time period Ti11 elapses, the execution of the button operation time effect is terminated at that timing, and the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is started. That's fine.

  As described above, when there is a restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, the operation during the operation effective period for notifying that the operation is valid, or the button operation corresponding to the pressing operation on the push button 31B. Although the time effect can be executed, when the timing T4 is reached, the execution of these effects is terminated and the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is started. Therefore, the period during which the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” can be executed is shortened, and when this period ends, the execution of the effect during the operation effective period and the button operation effect is forcibly terminated. Provided. Therefore, when a notice effect that becomes a “window notice” with a high degree of reliability is executed, a notice effect that becomes a “window notice” is prevented by preventing the notice effect that becomes a “button notice” from being duplicated. Can be easily noticed by the player.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to limit the execution of the button notice at the rate shown in FIG. 10D in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. Is done. Thereby, a restriction | limiting is provided in execution of a button notice at a different ratio according to the production | presentation aspect (production content) in a button notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the button notice may be limited regardless of the effect mode (effect contents) in the button notice.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, a notice that becomes a “window notice” from the timing T1 when the operation valid period starts corresponding to the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”. When the time required for the execution of the production to start at timing T4 is shorter than the time Ti10 corresponding to the longest operation effective period when no restriction is provided, and there is a restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes a “button notice” In the above description, the longest operation valid period is shortened to the time Ti13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by setting the required time from the timing T1 to the timing T4 longer than the time Ti10, the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is limited. The operation valid period may be set so as not to be shortened. In this case, when a restriction is imposed on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, there is no restriction on the execution of the effect during the operation effective period, while the execution of the effect during the button operation becomes the “window notice”. What is necessary is just to make it provide the predetermined | prescribed restriction | limiting which is forcedly terminated with execution of the notice effect.

  In this way, when a notice effect that is a “window notice” is executed, which suggests that there is a high possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state, the effect mode changes according to a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the push button 31B. There is a restriction on the execution of the effect during the operation effective period that the player can recognize so that the operation effective period is included in the operation effective period included in the notice effect that becomes “button notice” and the effect during button operation. On the other hand, there may be a restriction on the execution of the effect at the time of button operation in which the effect mode is changed.

  When there are no restrictions on the execution of the production during the operation valid period, the operation is valid in the common production mode (production contents) regardless of whether or not there is a restriction on the execution of the announcement of the “button notice”. An effect may be executed during the period. Thereby, from the production mode (production content) of the production during the operation valid period, whether or not a restriction is provided for execution of the notice production that becomes the “button notice”, the player makes it difficult or impossible to recognize, It is possible to improve the fun of the game by enhancing the unexpectedness of the production due to the restriction.

  In the embodiment described above, whether or not there is a window notice in the ratio shown in FIG. 10C in the process in step S502 shown in FIG. 10A, regardless of the determination result of the button notice in the process in step S501. It is determined. For this reason, for example, when it is determined in step S501 that the effect mode of “button notice BY2” is relatively high among the notice effects that become “button notice”, the window notice is given by the process of step S502. May be determined as “No notice”. In this case, the window notice is not executed at the second timing later than the first timing after the button notice is executed at the first timing in the effect mode of “button notice BY2” having a relatively high jackpot reliability. In addition, after the player has a sense of expectation that the player will once be controlled to the big hit gaming state by the button notice, the sense of expectation may be impaired and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, when a button warning with a relatively high jackpot reliability is executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings, the window warning is executed or is likely to be executed at the second timing later than the first timing. In addition, the presence / absence of the effect and the effect mode may be determined for a plurality of notice effects. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), a plurality of notice patterns YAP1 to YAP6 that combine the presence / absence of button notices and the presentation mode and the presence / absence of window notices are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. Prepare by doing. The effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining any one of the plurality of notice patterns YAP1 to YAP6 instead of the processes in step S501 and step S502 shown in FIG. For example, as a use table for determining a notice pattern, a notice pattern determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is selected and set. In the notice pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the notice pattern only needs to be assigned to the decision result of the notice pattern. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a notice pattern extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. By referring to the notice pattern determination table, any of the plurality of notice patterns YAP1 to YAP6 may be determined.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of determining the notice pattern. In this determination example, the notice pattern is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. However, regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice pattern YAP5 is set to be “0/100” (0%). The notice pattern YAP5 is a notice pattern in which the button notice is executed in the effect mode of “button notice BY2”, but the window notice is not executed. In this way, by setting the notification pattern YAP5 so as not to be determined, the button notification is always executed in the “button notification BY2” effect mode having a relatively high jackpot reliability. Perform window notice. Thereby, it can suppress that the sense of expectation to the big hit game state once held by the player by the button notice executed at the first timing is suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A plurality of notice patterns YAP1 to notice pattern YAP6 combining button notices and window notices as shown in FIG. 18A are not limited to those prepared in advance, and a predetermined notice is provided at one of a plurality of timings. Whether or not to execute a notice effect different from the predetermined notice effect at other timings among a plurality of timings at different ratios depending on whether or not the effect is executed and the effect mode when executed. You may make it determine the production aspect in a case. For example, instead of the process shown in FIG. 10A, the process shown in FIG. 19A may be executed as the notice effect determination process executed in step S402 in FIG.

  In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 19 (A), first, the presence / absence of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is determined after the presence / absence of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is determined in step S502. (Step S502A). At this time, the presence / absence of the button notice and the production mode may be determined at different ratios depending on the determination result of the window notice. As an example, in the process of step S502A, as shown in FIG. 19B, in addition to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, the ratio varies depending on whether there is a window notice, The presence / absence of the button notice and the production mode are determined. However, regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, in the case of “no notice” that does not execute the window notice, the determination ratio of “button notice BY2” is “0/100”. (0%) is set. With this setting, when a button notice of “button notice BY2” having a relatively high jackpot reliability is executed, a window notice is always executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by suppressing the expectation of the big hit gaming state once held by the player by the button notice executed at the first timing.

  In addition, when the button notice is executed in the “button notice BY2” effect mode, the button notice is not always executed, and the possibility that the window notice is executed is sufficiently high. Also good. That is, when the button notice is executed in the “button notice BY2” effect mode having a relatively high jackpot reliability, the window notice may be easily executed. Even if it does in this way, it can suppress that the expectation to the big hit game state once held by the player by the button notice executed at the first timing is suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In addition to the notice effect such as “button notice” and “window notice”, variable display results can be displayed at multiple timings from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative designs to when the variable display results are derived. The presentation control pattern (notification presentation control pattern) is determined and the presentation operation control is performed so that a plurality of notice presentation effects can be executed to predict the possibility that the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state. Also good. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control starts changing at a predetermined ratio that differs depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” in the notice effect determining process in step S402 shown in FIG. 9A. Deciding whether or not to execute multiple notice effects such as hour notice, notice during change of all symbols, notice when symbol is decelerated, notice after reach is established, and part or all of advance notice when reach is reached What is necessary is just to perform one or both with the determination of the notice pattern which shows an effect aspect. The notice effect that becomes the “button notice” or the “window notice” may be determined as any one of the notice at the start of change, the notice at all changes, the notice at the time of symbol deceleration, the notice after the reach is established, and the notice at the time of reach development.

  The change start notice is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing (variation start timing) when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. All symbol variation notice is the timing at which the decorative symbols fluctuate (high-speed variation) in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (all symbol variation timings) This is a performance operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state. The symbol deceleration notice is the timing at which the decorative symbol decelerates to stop (temporary stop) in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a performance operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the deceleration timing).

  The advance notice after reaching reach is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (timing after reach establishment). The timing after the reach is established may be, for example, a timing immediately after the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Alternatively, the timing after the reach is established may be a predetermined timing during a period in which decorative symbols are variably displayed in the reach mode of normal reach, for example. After the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C decreases, and variable display is first performed in the reach mode of normal reach. Then, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol fluctuates further, the decorative symbol stops, and a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived (in the case of normal reach). There is a case where the fluctuation speed is increased to shift to the reach mode of super reach (in the case of super reach). The advance notice at the time of reach development is the timing (reach development) when the production mode (reach mode) in the reach production of super reach develops from the first stage (for example, the supermarket A reach production) to the second stage (for example, super B reach production). (Timing) is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state.

  The effect modes (effect contents) in each of the notice effects that can be executed at a plurality of timings are different depending on, for example, the jackpot reliability, which is a possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state. In addition, the difference in the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect is caused not only by changing the effect operation when the notice effect is executed, but also depending on whether the notice effect is executed at each timing. Good. In the case where the effect mode in the notice effect that is executed at one timing among the plurality of timings is varied according to the jackpot reliability, for example, although it is the effect operation using the same effect device, the operation mode is varied. Thus, different rendering modes may be obtained.

  For example, in the change start notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. In the all-symbol-variation notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability, respectively. In the symbol deceleration notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. In the advance notice after the reach is reached, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the advance notice at the time of reach development, the production mode differs depending on the presence or absence of the corresponding production operation. In this way, the effect mode in the notice effect varies with the execution timing of each notice effect depending on the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state (hit hit reliability). In addition, it is not limited to what performs a notice effect with the effect aspect corresponding to low reliability, A player may be able to recognize that it is low reliability by not performing a predetermined notice effect. Prediction at start of change, notice during change of all symbols, notice at the time of symbol deceleration, notice after reach is established, and part or all of the advance notice at the time of reach development (direction contents) is low reliability, medium reliability, high reliability What is necessary is just to make it differ according to some or all of a plurality of predetermined jackpot reliability. For example, as a presentation mode (production contents) in each of the notice of start of change, notice of change of all symbols, notice of symbol deceleration, notice of reach establishment, notice of reach development, the big hit reliability is low reliability, medium reliability, Different production modes (production contents) may be prepared depending on which of the high reliability.

  For example, the low-reliability notice effect gives a notice that the possibility of a big hit gaming state is “less than 10%”. For example, the medium-reliability notice effect notifies that the possibility of a big hit gaming state is “10% or more and less than 30%”. For example, the high-reliability notice effect notifies that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state of “30% or more”. The probability of hitting a jackpot gaming state that is predicted by such a notice effect (hit hit reliability) may vary the decision rate of each notice pattern depending on whether the variable display result is "hit" or "losing" Therefore, it may be set in advance. For example, a low-reliability notice effect may be executed at a lower rate when it is a big hit and at a higher rate when it is lost than a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect. . In addition, the high-reliability notice effect has a higher ratio when it is a big hit and a lower ratio when it becomes a loss than the low-reliability or medium-reliability notice effect. . Here, when the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is 0%, the variable display result is always “lost”, meaning that the big hit gaming state is not achieved. In addition, when the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is 100%, the variable display result is always “big hit”, which means that the big hit gaming state is always obtained.

  In addition, the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state to be notified by the notice effect of each reliability (big hit reliability) is not limited to the above example, and ranges from 0% to 100% according to a predetermined number of stages Anything that has been done. That is, the high-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to be notified that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is greater than or equal to the predetermined first reference value, and the low-reliability notice effect is likely to become a big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to be able to notify that it is less than a predetermined second reference value lower than one reference value. In this case, the medium-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to be notified that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the first reference value and greater than or equal to the second reference value.

  For example, in the case of advance notice at the start of change, the production will be different depending on the low reliability and medium reliability. It becomes a different production mode corresponding to each. The medium-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability less than the first reference value, while the high-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability greater than or equal to the first reference value. That is, the jackpot that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing, compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. The upper limit value of reliability is set to be high (large).

  The notice effect that is executed at one timing among a plurality of timings is made to give notice of different jackpot reliability so that the player can recognize it by changing the effect form. Therefore, the number of types of effect modes in each notice effect may be equal to the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect. Alternatively, among the plurality of types of notice effects in each notice effect, there may be those that give notice of the same jackpot reliability in different effect forms. As in this case, the number of types of effects in each notice effect may be larger than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect.

  For example, even if a notice effect with the same number of stages of jackpot reliability, such as a notice during all symbol changes and a notice after reach, the first reference value of the jackpot reliability corresponding to each notice effect, The second reference value may be different. As a more specific example, the reliability of the big hit for all symbol changes is as follows: low reliability is "less than 5%", medium reliability is "5% or more but less than 20%", and high reliability is "20% or more" On the other hand, the big hit reliability for the advance notice after reach is set so that the low reliability is “less than 10%”, the medium reliability is “10% or more and less than 30%”, and the high reliability is “30% or more”. Also good. As described above, whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. In addition, when a specific advance notice effect is executed, for example, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, the jackpot reliability is “80% or more”, the possibility of becoming a big hit game state is greatly improved. This may be announced.

  Whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. That is, if the execution timing of the notice effect is different, the first reference value and the second reference value for dividing into stages of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability may be different. Therefore, the first reference value and the second reference value may not match between a plurality of notice effects with different execution timings. The first reference value for dividing into stages may be lower than the second reference value for dividing the announcement effect executed at other timing into medium reliability and low reliability. . Even in such a setting, a highly reliable notice effect that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value (reference value corresponding to the first timing). Is low reliability that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a second timing later than the first timing is less than a second reference value (a reference value corresponding to the second timing). It is only necessary that the notice effect is not executed.

  Furthermore, for example, after a medium-reliability change start notice and a medium-reliability or high-reliability all-variation notice are executed, a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice or a reach notice is executed. There is also no notice pattern that is a combination of notice effects. In this way, a low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing before a predetermined timing (for example, a timing when all symbols are changing) among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined value. Is not executed, the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing later than the predetermined timing is less than a predetermined value may not be executed. Alternatively, when only a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect is executed to predict that the possibility of a big hit gaming state at a timing before a predetermined timing among a plurality of timings is a predetermined value or more. Will not perform a low-reliability notice effect that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the predetermined value at a timing after the predetermined timing, and is a medium trust that notifies that it is above the predetermined value. Or a highly reliable notice effect may be executed.

  In addition, it is limited to the thing which prohibits that the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at one timing and the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at other timings have a predetermined relationship. For example, the determination ratio may be limited to be extremely lower than that in a case other than the predetermined relationship. For example, when a highly reliable notice effect is executed that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing out of a plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, it is later than the first timing. You may restrict | limit so that a low-reliability notice effect which notifies that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state at the second timing is less than the second reference value is difficult to be executed.

  Thus, as a first notice effect that is executed at one of a plurality of timings, a notice effect in a specific effect mode corresponding to the first specific stage that is more likely than the first normal stage is executed as a big hit gaming state. In such a case, as the second notice effect executed at a timing later than the first notice effect, the notice of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is lower than the second specific stage. The notice effect to be executed at a plurality of timings may be determined so that the effect is not executed or is not easily executed.

  From the start of variable display of decorative symbols, such as advance notice at start of change, advance notice during change, advance notice of deceleration, advance notice of reach, or part or all of advance notice of reach, until display result is derived In the multiple notice effects that predict the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at multiple timings (big hit reliability), among the selection notice effects, stop symbol notice effects, group display notice effects, dialogue notice effects, At least one notice effect may be included.

  In the selection announcement effect, by selecting any one option after presenting a plurality of options, a post-selection effect of a different effect mode is performed according to the selection result of the option. As an example, the selection notice effect is presented in a pre-selection effect and a pre-selection effect that presents a plurality of options by recognizing that the player can recognize a plurality of options. Includes a selection result notification effect that notifies a selection result when any one of a plurality of options is selected, and a post-selection effect that differs in effect depending on the selection result notified in the selection result notification effect Just do it.

  Which of the plurality of options presented in the pre-selection presentation is selected and notified as the selection result in the selection result notification production depends on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (pre- It may be determined at a different predetermined ratio according to the determination result), or may be determined based on a detection result of a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. That is, the selected notice effect may be executed instead of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” in the above embodiment, or may be executed instead of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”.

  For example, in the pre-selection effect, an operation effective period in which a part or all of the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A and the push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button or the pressing operation with respect to the push button 31B is detected for a predetermined period. It becomes. Then, the selection state of the options may be changed or confirmed in response to detection of a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. When a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is not detected and the operation valid period ends, the selection state of the options may be confirmed as it is, or no option is selected, so that a selection result notification effect is produced. Alternatively, the selection notice effect may be terminated without performing the post-selection effect. On the other hand, in the pre-selection production, the selection state of the options is changed in a predetermined order until the predetermined period elapses regardless of the detection result of the predetermined operation on the operation means, and the selection state is determined when the predetermined period elapses. (So-called roulette production).

  FIGS. 20A and 20B show an example of an effect operation based on the display operation on the screen of the image display device 5 when the selection advance notice effect is executed. In these effect operation examples, first, as shown in the upper part of FIGS. 20A and 20B, a pre-selection effect that presents options corresponding to three types of characters is performed.

  Then, in the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 20A, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 20A, the selection result notification effect for notifying the selection result of selecting the option corresponding to the upper left character is performed. . Subsequently, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 20A, the selected character at the upper left is displayed on the entire screen, and a post-selection effect that produces the line “chance!” Is performed.

  On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 20B, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 20B, a selection result notification effect for notifying a selection result of selecting an option corresponding to the character at the lower center is performed. . Subsequently, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 20 (B), the selected character at the lower center is displayed on the entire screen, and a post-selection effect that produces the line “Do Yaku?” Is performed.

  As an effect form in the selection notice effect, a selection notice effect that is one of the effect forms among a plurality of kinds of effect forms in which the types of characters corresponding to the plurality of options are different may be executed. In this case, the number of options to be presented may be the same, and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may vary depending on the type of option (character type). Alternatively, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” varies depending on the type of option (character type) selected from a plurality of options and notified as a selection result in the selection result notification effect. Also good. Alternatively, even in the same type of option, a predetermined presentation mode (for example, whether or not the display color or pattern of a part or all of the character is a cherry blossom pattern. If the pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, the reliability is high). May be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” differs. Or, regardless of which of a plurality of options is selected, a predetermined presentation mode in the post-selection presentation (for example, whether or not the display color or pattern of part or all of the character is a cherry blossom pattern, The variable display result may be set to have a different possibility of being a “big hit” depending on the content). What is presented as a plurality of options may be an effect image indicating a character representing a person or other object, or a still image, moving image, or predetermined effect indicating a character other than the character (for example, a simple display color) It may be a lighting of a lamp or a decoration LED, a pattern or a pattern drawn on the surface of a movable member, or a combination of some or all of these.

  When a predetermined suggestion effect is executed, which suggests that there is a higher probability of being a big hit gaming state than such a selection notice effect, the same as the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” in the above embodiment, Limit execution. Alternatively, in the above embodiment, when a selection notice effect is executed that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit gaming state than a notice effect that becomes a “button notice”, the notice effect that becomes a “button notice” is executed. Set restrictions. Thereby, the interest degree of the player with respect to the production suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the stop symbol notice effect, the ornament symbol to be derived or temporarily stopped is informed before the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the ornament symbol is derived. As an example, in the stop symbol advance notice effect, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in all the decorative symbol display areas. Before the decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped (derived display) or temporarily stopped is displayed in part or all of the decorative symbol display area where the decorative symbol is variably displayed. Inform in advance.

  FIGS. 21A and 21B show an example of an effect operation based on a display operation on the screen of the image display device 5 when a stop symbol notice effect is executed. In these effect operation examples, the derivation is made after the decorative symbol variable display is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Alternatively, a notice effect is displayed in which a temporarily stopped decorative symbol or the like is displayed in a translucent manner.

  For example, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21A, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed (high-speed fluctuation display) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “left” and “right” In the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbol indicating the same number “2” is displayed translucently. As a result, the decorative symbol indicating the same number “2” is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the variable display state is in a reach state. After that, as indicated by the notice, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and reach is reached.

  On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21B, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed (high-speed fluctuation display) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “medium” decorative symbol display is performed. A decorative pattern indicating that it becomes a quasi-continuous chance in the area 5C is displayed translucently. As a result, the pseudo-continuous chance eyes are notified of temporary stop display. Thereafter, as indicated by the notice, the pseudo-ream chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed.

  Note that a decorative symbol different from the decorative symbol notified by the stop symbol notification effect may be derived or temporarily stopped at a predetermined rate. Moreover, it is not limited to what is notified in advance by displaying the same decorative design as the decorative design to be derived or temporarily stopped (for example, semi-transparent display), for example, an effect mode corresponding to the decorative design to be derived or temporarily stopped (for example, A notification may be made by displaying an effect image indicating a character corresponding to each of a plurality of types of decorative designs.

  As an effect mode in the stop symbol notice effect, a stop that becomes any effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes in which the number or combination of the decorative symbol display areas for notifying the ornament symbol to be derived or temporarily stopped is different. The symbol notice effect may be executed. In this case, the variable display result may be set to have a different possibility of being a “big hit” depending on the number or combination of decorative symbols to be notified. Alternatively, even if the number of decorative symbols to be notified is the same, the variable display result may be a “big hit” depending on the predetermined presentation mode (for example, whether the display color or pattern of the translucent display is a cherry blossom pattern) May be set differently.

  When a predetermined suggestion effect is executed, which suggests that there is a higher possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state than the stop symbol notice effect, the stop symbol advance notice is performed in the same manner as the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” in the above embodiment. Limit the execution of the production. Alternatively, when a stop symbol notice effect is executed that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit gaming state than a notice effect that becomes a “button notice” in the above embodiment, the notice effect that becomes a “button notice” is executed. Set a limit on Thereby, the interest degree of the player with respect to the production suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the group display notice effect, an effect image group indicating a predetermined character is displayed. As an example, in the group display notice effect, an effect is performed in which an effect image group indicating many identical or similar characters passes through the screen of the image display device 5. In this case, a group display notice effect may be performed in which an effect image group indicating the same type of character as the character used in another notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect) is displayed. Alternatively, even if a group display notice effect is displayed that displays a group of effect images indicating characters of the same motif (for example, characters imitating the same movie characters), but different types from the characters used in other notice effects. Good. Alternatively, a group display notice effect may be performed in which an effect image group indicating a predetermined character having a different type and no motif common to characters used in other notice effects is displayed.

  22A and 22B show an example of an effect operation based on the display operation on the screen of the image display device 5 when the group display notice effect is executed. In these production operation examples, after the decorative symbol variable display is started, the decorative symbol indicating the same number “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The group display notice effect is executed when the variable display state becomes the reach state. In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 22A, an effect image group indicating a “balloon” character is displayed so as to pass on the screen. On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 22B, the effect image group indicating the character of “girl” is displayed so as to pass on the screen.

  As an effect mode in the group display notice effect, even if a group display notice effect that is one of the effect forms among a plurality of kinds of effect forms in which the number or types of characters indicated by the effect image group are different is executed. Good. In this case, the variable display result may be set to have a different possibility of “big hit” depending on the number and type of characters indicated by the effect image group. Alternatively, even if the number and types of characters indicated by the effect image group are the same, a variable display result can be obtained depending on a predetermined effect mode (for example, whether or not the display color or pattern of part or all of the character is a cherry blossom pattern). You may set so that possibility of becoming "big hit" may differ.

  When a predetermined suggestion effect is executed that suggests that there is a higher probability of being a big hit gaming state than such a group display notification effect, the group display notification is performed in the same manner as the notification effect that is the “button notification” in the above embodiment. Limit the execution of the production. Alternatively, when a group display notice effect is executed that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit gaming state than the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” in the above embodiment, the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is executed. Set a limit on Thereby, the interest degree of the player with respect to the production suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the dialogue notice effect, an effect is performed in which the character emits a dialogue according to the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit”. As an example, in the dialogue notice effect, an effect image indicating a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and an effect image (for example, a character string image or the like) indicating a line emitted by the character is displayed. Will be notified. In addition, instead of displaying the effect image such as the character string image, or together with the display of the effect image, the content of the lines emitted by the character may be notified by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Even if an effect image or the like showing a predetermined character is displayed in the dialogue notice effect, the content of the dialogue that the character emits is notified based on the detection result of the predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Good. For example, the character is displayed in the dialogue notice effect, and part or all of the tilting operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and the push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button or the push-down operation with respect to the push button 31B is valid for a predetermined period. This is the operation valid period to be detected. Then, in response to the detection of a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, display of an effect image that informs the content of the lines that the character emits (or audio output) may be performed. When the operation valid period ends without detecting a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the line notice effect may end without notifying the content of the line. On the other hand, in the dialogue notice effect, the content of the dialogue emitted by the character may be notified regardless of the detection result of the predetermined operation on the operation means. That is, the dialogue notice effect may be executed instead of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” in the above embodiment, or may be executed instead of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”.

  In addition, it is not limited to what notifies the content of the dialog which the character imitating a person emits, For example, it notifies the content of the message and comment described in the mail displayed on the screen of the image display apparatus 5, or a card | curd. There may be. Further, among the plurality of characters, one character emits a predetermined dialogue even if a predetermined operation on the operation means is not detected, and thereafter, according to the detection of the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. You may alert | report the content of conversation, when the same character or another character utters a line. In addition, each time a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is detected, any of a plurality of types of lines is emitted in a predetermined order, thereby providing a line notice effect that allows the content of the lines to be changed in a plurality of stages. It may be done.

  As an example of the effect operation in the dialogue notice effect, part or all of the effect operation in the selected notice effect shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B may be executed. As an example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 20 (A) or the lower part of FIG. 20 (B), a predetermined character is displayed on the entire screen and the line “chance!” (In the case of FIG. 20 (A)). Alternatively, a dialogue notice effect may be performed in which the dialogue “Do Yatsu!” (In the case of FIG. 20B) is issued.

  As an effect mode in the dialogue notice effect, a dialogue notice effect that is one of the effect modes may be executed among a plurality of types of effect modes in which the type of the character that emits the dialogue, the content of the dialogue, and the like are different. In this case, the variable display result may be set to have a different possibility of “big hit” depending on the type of the character that emits the line and the content of the line. Or, even if the type of dialogue and the content of dialogue are the same, it can be changed according to a predetermined production mode (for example, whether or not the display color or pattern of part or all of the character or character string image is a cherry blossom pattern). You may set so that a possibility that a display result will be "big hit" differs.

  When a predetermined suggestion effect is executed, which suggests that there is a higher probability of being a big hit gaming state than such a dialogue notice effect, in the same manner as the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” in the above embodiment, Limit execution. Alternatively, in the above embodiment, when a dialogue notice effect is executed that suggests that there is a higher possibility of being a big hit gaming state than the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is executed. Set restrictions. Thereby, the interest degree of the player with respect to the production suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the determination for performing the effect according to the big hit reliability is not limited to the determination of the notice effect, and may be applied to an arbitrary effect such as a reach effect, for example. More specifically, when the jackpot reliability is varied according to the effect mode of the reach effect, the notice effect of the specific effect mode corresponding to the first specific stage in which the jackpot reliability is higher than the first normal stage is executed. In such a case, as the reach effect executed at a timing later than the notice effect, the reach effect of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage whose jackpot reliability is lower than the second specific stage is not executed or is not easily executed. In this way, it is only necessary to determine a production mode such as a notice production or a reach production.

  In the above embodiment, by determining whether or not to limit the execution of the button notice at a decision rate as shown in FIG. 10 (D), a plurality of types of button notices having different presentation modes depending on the jackpot reliability. It has been described that the ratio of limiting the button notice execution varies depending on which one is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of window notices having different presentation modes are provided according to the jackpot reliability, and the ratio of setting the restriction of button notices is different according to the window notice presentation mode. It may be allowed. More specifically, if the window notice is executed in a normal effect mode that is relatively unlikely to become a big hit gaming state among the notice effects that become the “window notice”, the big hit gaming state may be set. It may be set so that the ratio of setting a restriction on the execution of the button notice is lower than when the window notice is executed in a specific effect mode having a relatively high performance.

  Furthermore, the ratio of providing a restriction on the execution of the button notice may be varied depending on the combination of the button notice effect form and the window notice effect form. As an example, a plurality of types of window notices having different presentation modes according to the jackpot reliability are provided together with a plurality of types of button notices having different presentation styles according to the jackpot reliability. Of the notice effects that become “window notice”, when the window notice is executed in a normal effect mode that is relatively unlikely to become a big hit gaming state, With regard to the button announcement in the normal performance mode with a relatively low jackpot reliability, the ratio of setting a restriction on the execution of the button notification is set higher than the button notification in the specific performance mode with a relatively high reliability level. May be. On the other hand, when the window notice is executed in a specific effect mode that has a relatively high possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state among the notice effects that become the “window notice”, the effect in the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” Regardless of the mode, it may be determined to always limit the execution of the button notice.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is restricted, the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” can be executed while the effect during the operation effective period and the effect during the button operation can be executed. It has been described that when it is started, there is a restriction that the execution of the effect during the operation effective period and the effect at the time of button operation is terminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as an arbitrary restriction can be provided for the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”.

  As an example, by prohibiting the operation valid period, the production during the operation valid period and the production during button operation included in the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” described in the above embodiment are not executed. It may be limited. Alternatively, a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is performed while an effect (dummy effect) similar to the effect during the operation effective period included in the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” described in the above embodiment is executed. Even when is performed, it may be limited so that the effect at the time of button operation is not executed. In this case, even if a dummy effect similar to the effect during the operation effective period is started, the operation effective period for detecting a predetermined operation by the player is not started, and when the predetermined time elapses, The execution can be terminated. By executing such a dummy effect, even if the player recognizes that the operation period is valid and performs a push operation of the push button 31B, the button operation effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is executed based on a sense of incongruity after the predetermined operation such that the effect mode of the dummy effect does not change even if the player performs the predetermined operation.

  As another example, when the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is started, the effect image during the operation effective period and the effect at the time of the button operation are reduced, the sound output volume is reduced, Alternatively, by reducing the amount of movement of the production model, the production during the operation effective period and the production during button operation may be limited to be executed in a production mode that is difficult for the player to recognize.

  In this way, when it is decided to provide a plurality of stages of effect restriction levels with different degrees of restriction on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, and when it is decided to restrict the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, It may be determined whether to set the production restriction level. For example, the production restriction level that prohibits the operation valid period and neither the production during the operation validity period nor the button operation production is performed is the first production restriction level with the highest degree of restriction on the execution of the notice production. . In addition, when the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is started, the effect restriction level that ends the execution of the effect during the operation effective period and the effect when the button is operated is executed more than the first effect restriction level. It becomes the 2nd production restriction level with a low degree of restriction. In addition, when the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “window notice” is started, the effect restriction level in which the effect during the operation effective period and the effect at the time of the button operation are executed in an effect form that is difficult for the player to recognize is the execution of the notice effect. It becomes the 3rd production restriction level where the grade which restricts is the lowest.

  For example, in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to limit the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, and the effect restriction level when the restriction is provided. What is necessary is just to determine at a predetermined ratio. More specifically, in the button notice restriction determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the button notice restriction is a determination result of “no restriction” that does not restrict the execution of the button notice, and the button It is only necessary to be assigned to a plurality of stages of production restriction levels corresponding to cases where restrictions are imposed on the execution of the notice.

  As an example of the setting in the button notice limit determination table, when the effect mode (effect contents) of the button notice is “button notice BY2”, the third effect restriction level is determined as compared to the case of “button notice BY1”. The determined value may be assigned to the first to third effect restriction levels so that the ratio is high and the ratio determined as the first effect restriction level is low. That is, when the button notice is executed in a specific effect mode that is relatively likely to be a big hit gaming state, the button notice is executed in a normal effect state that is relatively unlikely to be a big hit game state. The production restriction level may be determined at a higher rate than in the case where the degree of restriction of the button notice execution is low. In other words, the performance restriction level that restricts the execution of the button notice is more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the button notice is executed in a specific production mode that is relatively likely to be a big hit gaming state. When the button notice is executed in a normal performance mode with a relatively low performance, it may be determined at a high rate. More generally, the performance restriction level may be determined such that the degree of restricting the execution of the button notice decreases as the jackpot reliability of the button notice increases. In this way, a plurality of performance restriction levels with different ratios depending on which one of the plurality of types of button notices with different performance modes is executed depending on the possibility that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” game state. Any one may be determined.

  Alternatively, a plurality of performance restriction levels with different ratios depending on which of a plurality of types of window notices are performed out of a plurality of types of window notices depending on the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” game state. Either may be determined. For example, when a window notice is executed in a specific performance mode that has a relatively high possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state, the window notice is executed in a normal performance mode that has a relatively low possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state. The production restriction level may be determined at a higher rate than the case where the degree of restriction of the button notice execution is low. In other words, the performance restriction level that restricts the execution of the button notice is more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the window notice is executed in a specific production mode that is relatively likely to be a big hit gaming state. When the window notice is executed in a normal performance mode with a relatively low characteristic, it may be determined at a high rate. More generally, the production restriction level may be determined such that the degree of restriction on the execution of the button notice increases as the jackpot reliability of the window notice increases.

  Furthermore, the determination ratio of the production restriction level may be varied depending on the combination of the production mode of button notice and the production mode of window notice. As an example, a plurality of types of window notices having different presentation modes according to the jackpot reliability are provided together with a plurality of types of button notices having different presentation styles according to the jackpot reliability. Of the notice effects that become “window notice”, when the window notice is executed in a normal effect mode that is relatively unlikely to become a big hit gaming state, With regard to the button announcement in the normal production mode with a relatively low jackpot reliability, the production restriction is higher in the degree of restricting the execution of the button announcement at a higher rate than the button announcement in the specific production mode with a relatively high jackpot reliability. The level may be determined. On the other hand, when the window notice is executed in a specific effect mode that has a relatively high possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state among the notice effects that become the “window notice”, the effect in the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” Regardless of the mode, it may be determined to the highest production restriction level that always restricts the execution of the button notice.

  In the embodiment described above, it is determined that the operation is detected by the process of step S516 shown in FIG. 13 based on the determination that the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is executed by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. It has been described that when it is determined, an effect operation that is an effect at the time of button operation is executed by the process of step S517. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which a notice effect similar to the button operation effect is executed without detecting a predetermined operation by the player. In one example, a plurality of timings such as a first timing and a second timing later than the first timing are prepared in advance as timings at which a notice effect that becomes a “button notice” can be executed. When it is determined to execute the notice effect that becomes the “button notice”, the timing for executing the notice effect is determined at a predetermined ratio to any one of a plurality of timings. At this time, if it is determined at the first timing, the button operation effect is executed based on the detection of the predetermined operation by the player during the operation effective period, as described in the above embodiment. To be. On the other hand, when the second timing is determined to be later than the first timing, the button operation effect is determined corresponding to the elapse of the predetermined time regardless of whether or not the predetermined operation by the player is detected. A similar effect operation may be executed.

  The configuration for detecting a predetermined operation by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and may be a jog dial that can be rotated, for example, or a touch operation or a press operation like a touch panel. May be possible. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. That is, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the present invention is not limited to using medals as game media, and a predetermined game may be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals. For example, the number of bets (for example, “1” or “3”, depending on the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine housing, credits accumulated as data, and the like. )) Is set. Thereafter, based on the fact that the predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the start lever by the player, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” reels included in the symbol display device Rotation is started, and variable display of symbols (variable display game) is started.

  When the operation of the start lever is detected and variable display is started, part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is allowed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, for example, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined gaming state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel is started, based on the fact that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” stop switches detect a predetermined operation (for example, push-in operation) by the player, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (3 in the upper middle and lower and 2 in the diagonal) or 4 (2 in the upper middle and 2 on the diagonal) are predetermined, A predetermined number of winning lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at the maximum). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus. It should be noted that the slot machine may directly give medals as premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals as premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A gaming state in which the probability of allowing a challenge time (CT) and a specific winning (for example, a replay winning or a single bonus winning) to be allowed to be derived when a player pushes a combination of winning symbols is increased. (So-called replay time or concentration state) or the like, or a game state that combines these may be used.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of cards may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. . Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or giving points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or other special gaming state, special gaming state This includes a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed at is a first number (for example, “50”) that is larger than a second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  For example, an image display device capable of displaying various effect images is provided on the front door of the slot machine. In addition, two speakers for outputting sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine. In addition, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine. A predetermined game value such as, for example, a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus can be given to the rendering operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, and the like included in the slot machine. It is only necessary to include a notice effect for notifying the sex. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, when the variable display of the symbol is started. Determine aspects. At this time, using the preliminary determination data prepared in advance and the numerical data indicating the preliminary determination random number extracted from the random number circuit of the production control microcomputer, the extracted random number value and the presence or absence of the preliminary presentation, It is only necessary to compare the notice determination value assigned to the effect form, and determine the no notice or notice effect aspect corresponding to the decision value that matches the random value or the decision value range including the random value.

  As the notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” or the “window notice” in the above embodiment may be included. When a notice effect that becomes a “window notice” is executed, which suggests that there is a high possibility that a predetermined game value is given, the execution of the notice effect that becomes a “button notice” may be limited. I can do it. Thereby, the interest degree of the player with respect to the production suggesting that the predetermined game value is high can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation and the speaker in the image display device for executing a predetermined effect such as a “button notice” or a “window notice” Various presentation operations including the sound output operation and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified within the scope of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, for example, by determining “limited” in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. When a notice effect that becomes a “window notice” is suggested, which indicates that there is a high possibility that a “button notice” will be performed, a restriction is placed on the execution of the notice effect that becomes a “button notice”. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it easier to focus attention on the production suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the big hit game state.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 10 (A), the effect mode (effect content) of the button notice is a big hit such as “button notice BY1” or “button notice BY2” as shown in FIG. 10 (D). Depending on the possibility of the button notice depending on the possibility of entering the gaming state (effect contents), the determination ratio of whether or not to limit the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” is varied. Thereby, attention can be paid to the production | presentation which suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit game state appropriately, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  For example, when a restriction is set on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” by setting the operation valid period according to the notice effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 11B, such a restriction is not provided. Gives notification that the operation is valid in different production modes (production contents). Accordingly, it is possible to recognize that there is a restriction on the execution of the notice effect, and it is possible to promote the operation on the operation means such as the push button 31B.

  In addition, when a restriction is imposed on the execution of the notice effect that becomes the “button notice” by setting the operation effective period according to the notice effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 11B, such a restriction is not provided. The operation valid period is shortened. Thus, by shortening the operation effective period, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to an effect that appropriately suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state.

  For example, a plurality of notice patterns as shown in FIG. 18A are prepared, and the notice pattern is determined at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. Alternatively, in step S502A shown in FIG. 19A, the presence / absence of the button notice and the production mode are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 19B. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by suppressing that the player will have a sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state once held by the button notice executed at the first timing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A game for controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result Machine,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
An operation means that allows a player to perform a predetermined operation;
Corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means, an operation effect executing means for executing an operation effect that changes the effect mode when the operation means is operated within a predetermined operation effective period;
Operation valid period notifying means for recognizing recognizing that the operation valid period is reached;
A suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that it is more likely to be in the specific gaming state than the operation effect at a predetermined timing after the start of notification by the operation effective period notification means;
An operation effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the operation effect when the suggestion effect is executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.