JP5459336B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that plays a game with a game ball.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one that performs a button operation promotion effect that prompts the button operation of the effect button during symbol variation and performs a predetermined effect operation according to the operation of the effect button by the player has been proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when the notice pattern type determined based on the symbol variation pattern is a specific notice pattern type, a button operation promotion effect is performed, and when an operation of the effect button is detected within the operation valid period, A notice effect (step-up notice) is performed in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. Note that if the effect button is not pressed within the operation valid period, the notice effect is omitted and the effect corresponding to the remaining time until the symbol stops is performed.

  In addition, there has been proposed a system in which a lottery notice display that prompts an operation of a lottery button during a big hit game is performed and a positive change promotion effect is performed in accordance with the operation of the lottery button by a player (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this gaming machine, the lottery effect display is interrupted in a predetermined round of the big hit game and the lottery notice display is displayed to prompt the user to operate the lottery button. The start of the change display of the lottery image is started at the start of the next round. If the lottery button is pressed within the effective period from to, the effect is performed according to the predetermined effect pattern, and then the lottery image change display is stopped and the result of the lottery (presence / absence of positive change) is displayed. ing. If the lottery button is not pressed within the effective period, the production by the production pattern is omitted and only the lottery result is displayed.

JP 2009-273659 A JP-A-2005-245972

  In any of the gaming machines provided with the operation buttons described above, when the operation button is pressed by the player, the effect screen prepared in advance is displayed and the effect is ended, so the effect by the operation button is monotonous. However, it is not enough to impress the player with a strong impression and to make the game interesting. In particular, since the operation button prompts the player to perform an operation and participates in the game production, fully utilizing it can be considered as an important issue in improving the interest of the player.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the interest of the player by expanding the range of effects performed in accordance with the player's operation.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Production operation means operated by the player;
Effect pattern selection means for selecting a game effect to be performed in accordance with the progress of the game from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns according to the game progress status;
Effect display means for effect display;
Game effect execution means for performing the game effect on the effect display means according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means;
First operation promotion effect executing means for performing an operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the effect operation means at a predetermined time during execution of the game effect;
When the effect operation means is operated during the execution of the game effect and the operation promotion effect, the effect display means performs a predetermined first operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation, and the game effect being executed If the effect pattern is an effect pattern including a predetermined second operation-corresponding effect, the first operation-corresponding effect is completed with a success pattern, and if the effect pattern does not include the second operation-corresponding effect, the First operation corresponding effect executing means for completing the first operation corresponding effect with a failure pattern;
When the first operation corresponding effect is completed with the success pattern, an operation standby effect indicating that the operation of the effect operating means is in a standby state until the execution time of the second operation corresponding effect arrives. An operation standby effect execution means performed by the display means;
When the execution timing of the second operation-corresponding effect arrives during execution of the game effect and the operation standby effect, the operation standby effect being executed is terminated and the player is prompted to operate the effect operating means. Second operation promotion effect execution means for performing an operation promotion effect with the effect display means;
When the effect operation means is operated during execution of the operation promotion effect by the game effect and the second operation promotion effect execution means, the second operation response effect is performed by the effect display means. The gist is to provide execution means.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first operation promotion effect execution means performs the operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect operation means at a predetermined time during the execution of the game effect by the effect display means, and the first operation When the corresponding effect executing means operates the effect operating means during the execution of the game effect and the operation promotion effect, the effect display means performs a predetermined first operation corresponding effect corresponding to this operation and the game effect being executed. If the effect pattern is an effect pattern including a predetermined second operation-corresponding effect, the first operation-corresponding effect is completed with a success pattern, and if the effect pattern is an effect pattern not including the second operation-corresponding effect, the first operation-corresponding effect To complete with a failure pattern. Then, the operation standby effect execution means indicates that the operation of the effect operation means is in a standby state until the execution time of the second operation response effect comes when the first operation response effect is completed with a success pattern. The effect is displayed by the effect display means, and the second operation promotion effect executing means ends the operation standby effect being executed when the execution timing of the second operation corresponding effect is reached during the execution of the game effect and the operation standby effect. The effect display effect is generated by the effect display means for prompting the player to operate the effect operation means, and the second operation corresponding effect execution means is for the effect during the execution of the operation promotion effect by the game effect and the second operation promotion effect execution means. When the operation means is operated, the second operation corresponding effect is performed by the effect display means. That is, the execution of the second operation-corresponding effect is an operation promotion effect by the first operation promotion effect executing unit, a first operation-corresponding effect by the first operation corresponding effect executing unit, an operation standby effect by the operation standby effect executing unit, The operation promotion effect by the second operation promotion effect means and the second operation response effect by the second operation response effect execution means are performed. Accordingly, since the player is prompted to operate the operation means for the production in a different scene in order to execute the second operation-corresponding effect, the player is actively involved in the game effect during the execution of the game effect. Can improve the interest. In addition, since the operation standby effect is executed during the period from the completion of the first operation corresponding effect in the success pattern to the next operation promotion effect, the first operation corresponding effect is changed to the second operation corresponding effect. The player can be made to recognize as a series of effects, and the expectation for the second operation-compatible effect can be enhanced. Here, the “first operation promotion effect execution means” and the “second operation promotion effect execution means” include not only the same operation promotion effect but also different operation promotion effects.

  In such a gaming machine of the present invention, the first operation promotion effect executing means is means for performing the operation promotion effect by displaying a concealed image showing the effect operation means concealed on the effect display means. The first operation corresponding effect executing means performs an effect of completely releasing the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealed image as the success pattern and causing an image showing the effect operation means to appear, and the failure pattern As a means for performing an effect of leaving at least a part of the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealed image. If it carries out like this, the success or failure with respect to operation of the production | presentation operation means can be alert | reported effectively visually. In the gaming machine of this aspect of the present invention, means for executing the first operation promotion effect by gradually releasing the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealment image every time the effect operation means is operated. It can also be.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the operation standby effect executing means performs the operation standby effect by displaying an image showing the effect operation means in a state of low visibility on the effect display means, The second operation promotion effect executing means may perform the operation promotion effect by displaying an image showing the effect operation means in a highly visible state on the effect display means. In this way, the operation standby effect and the second operation promotion effect can be clearly distinguished using the image showing the operation means for the effect, and the transition from the operation standby effect to the second operation promotion effect is effectively notified visually. be able to.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to expand the range of effects performed according to the player's operation, and to improve the interest.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the fluctuation | variation display of the effect symbol of the effect display apparatus 34. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table for jackpot determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit variation pattern table distribution process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of high probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of low probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern table allocation process for detachment executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for a high probability deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for out of time at the low probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern table for a removal. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the button stock effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of 1st operation corresponding | compatible effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of a stock success / failure effect and a button stock effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of a stock success / failure effect and a button stock effect. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a post-stock button effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production including a button stock production, the 2nd operation promotion production, and the 2nd operation correspondence production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production including a button stock production, the 2nd operation promotion production, and the 2nd operation correspondence production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production including a button stock production, the 2nd operation promotion production, and the 2nd operation correspondence production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production including a button stock production, the 2nd operation promotion production, and the 2nd operation correspondence production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production including a button stock production, the 2nd operation promotion production, and the 2nd operation correspondence production. The state of execution of stock success / failure effects (first operation promotion effect and first operation response effect), button stock effect, second operation promotion effect, and second operation response effect from the start to the stop of the variation display of the effect symbols will be described. It is explanatory drawing.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 has a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of a game ball within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted in the CR unit, and a ball lending button 24a inserted in the CR unit. And a return button 24b for instructing the return of the existing card. In addition, the upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. Display device 40, effect display device 34 disposed in the center of game area 31, center accessory 50 disposed so as to surround the outer frame of effect display device 34, and disposed below center accessory 50 The first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the game ball and the second formed integrally with the left portion of the center accessory 50 for detecting the winning of the game ball. A second start port 38 having a start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3), an openable / closable tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 39 attached to the second start port 38, and a lower right portion of the game area 31. Grand prize that can be opened and closed 44, a total of three general winning ports 45 having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) arranged at the lower left of the game area 31 for detecting the winning of a game ball, and games that have not entered any of the winning ports And an outlet 46 for collecting the sphere. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 below the normal symbol operating gate 32, and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing game balls around the above-described winning holes. Is provided.

  The ordinary electric accessory 39 includes a wing piece portion 39a provided at the second start port 38, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 39a. In this ordinary electric accessory 39, when the wing piece 39a is standing upright, the possibility of winning a game ball to the second starting port 38 is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2). When 39a is open on the left side, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 38 in an open state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), which is higher than the normal state. In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece 39a is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second start port 38.

  The special winning opening 44 is normally in a closed state (a closed state) that does not accept a game ball, and in the big hit game (special game), it is easy to receive the game ball by the special winning opening solenoid 44a (see FIG. 3). It is driven to be in an open state (open state). A large winning opening switch 44b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball and counting the number of winning is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is a time until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44b counts 10 winning game balls or counts 10 game balls. The winning opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the large winning opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 4, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 5, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol display device 41 has a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 5), and the left normal symbol display unit 41b. A display mode in which the display unit 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 5), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on. (Refer to the third row from the top in FIG. 5) and four display modes in which both the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 5). There is. When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display by sequentially switching the four display modes. The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, when the stop-displayed display mode is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 5), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is held for a certain time (for example, 0. 0). For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A special symbol is expressed in a plurality of display modes (up to 128) in combination with turning off. The special symbol display device 42 variably displays the special symbol by sequentially switching the display state when a winning of either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 is detected, and the execution time of the variable display is When the time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode, the big winning opening 44 is opened for a certain time (for example, 25 seconds) as a big hit. In the embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit for the first start opening winning that displays the special symbol when the game ball is won in the first starting port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is The display part for the second start opening winning a prize that variably displays the special symbol when the game ball wins the second start opening 38 is used. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a for winning the first start opening is also referred to as the first special symbol, and is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b for winning the second starting port. This special symbol is also called a second special symbol. In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the drawing, the special symbol (the first normal big hit symbol) that becomes the first normal big hit is the display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. 2 There are display modes in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6). In addition, the special symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the first probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. There is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the second line from the top in FIG. 6). The special symbol for the second probability variation big hit (second probability variation big hit symbol) is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit, and the second special symbol There is a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the symbol display section 42b are lit (see the third level from the top in FIG. 6). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of each big hit is not limited to one type, A plurality of types may be prepared. When the game ball wins either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display is suspended for a maximum of four times for each start aperture. When the change display of is finished, the change display of the special symbol that is put on hold is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the first normal jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed, and a predetermined number of times (for example, after the jackpot game ends) , 100 times) until the special symbol variation display is performed, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is extended. It is a big hit mode that becomes a state (so-called short-time state). In addition, after the big hit game related to the first normal big hit, the low probability state (also referred to as a low probability mode) where the probability of the big hit determination result is a big hit is low. As in the first normal jackpot, the first winning jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and after the jackpot game ends. This is a big hit mode in which a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability mode) in which the probability of the big hit determination is higher than that in the low probability mode becomes a time-short state until the big hit is drawn. In addition, in the second probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a smaller number of rounds (for example, two rounds) than the first normal jackpot is performed, and after the jackpot game is over This is a big hit mode in which a probabilistic state and a short time state are obtained until the next big hit is drawn. In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game, a round display unit 43 that displays a symbol indicating the maximum number of rounds of the big hit game is provided in a part of the symbol display device 40 (see FIG. 4). The round display unit 43 is configured by using a 7-segment display similarly to the first special symbol display unit 42a and the second special symbol display unit 42b. The display mode of the round display unit 43 includes a display mode in which the upper and middle horizontal bar segments and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (in the form of the letter “F”), and the upper display in the round display unit 43 , Middle and lower horizontal bar segments and upper right and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (lighted in the form of “2” in arithmetic numbers). The former display mode is “first normal jackpot” ”And“ first probability variation jackpot ”as a trigger, and the latter display mode corresponds to a jackpot game round number display as a trigger of“ second probability variation jackpot ”.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball wins the first start port 36 and when the game ball wins the second start port 38. FIG. 8 shows an example of the effect symbol variation display and stop display of the effect display device 34. The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started. When the execution time of the variation display elapses, the production symbols 34L, The effect symbols 34R and the middle effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (see FIG. 8A), and the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are separated. Reach when they match. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, it is determined that the reach is off (FIG. 8 (b). )), A big hit is obtained when the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R coincide (see FIG. 8C). The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Matches.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays the first reserved symbol 35a and the second reserved symbol 35b in the display screen. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the first starting opening 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the second start opening 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the first start port 36 is disposed below the center accessory 50, and the player can play the game ball in the game area 31 during a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the left (so-called left-handed), the game ball can be won at the first start port 36. The second starting port 38 is formed in the left part of the center accessory 50, and when the time is short, the player can make a left-handed game ball in the second starting port 38. it can. The big prize opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player performs a so-called right-handed shot by rotating the launch handle 18 to the right to the maximum and firing the game ball. The game ball can flow down to the right side of the game area 31 and can be awarded to the big prize opening 44.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, A sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, an effect display control board 91 that controls the display control of the effect display device 34, a launch control board 100 that controls control related to the launch of the game ball, and the like It is comprised by the control board. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and wins from the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. A signal is directly input, and a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the big winning opening switch 44b, a winning signal from the general winning opening switch 45a, and the like are input through the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40 a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39 b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44 a, etc. are relay terminal boards 72 is output. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 26, and the like are connected. The effect display control board 91 includes an image ROM (not shown) for storing various effect images such as an effect symbol, a background symbol, and an effect button image, and a control signal from the main control board 70 or the sub control board 90. Based on this, the effect image corresponding to the game progress status is read from the image ROM, and the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process necessary for power-on such as an initialization process (step S100), a game start process (step S110), a normal symbol game process (step S120), and a game per normal symbol This is performed by repeatedly executing the process (step S130), the special symbol game process (step S140), and the big hit game process (step S150). In the present embodiment, the time required for the processes of steps S110 to S150 is about 4 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process in step S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a. Etc.) and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or update various random number values (such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc. described later). To do. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to winning a game ball (first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined that the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. Information) is sent to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0, but when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the normal symbol game process of the next step S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of step S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, whether the value is 1 or more. Decrement the number by 1 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate, and determine the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. That is, when the result of the determination is correct, the winning symbol (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 5) is determined to be stopped and displayed, and when the result of the determination is out of the way, the symbol (from the top in FIG. 5) is determined. 1 to 3) is determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set to start the normal symbol fluctuation display, and waits until the fluctuation display time elapses. The variable display time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the short time state. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is the winning symbol, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set and the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when not in the short time state, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when in the short time state. Further, as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is opened by driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39 to open the blade portion 39a to the left. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process in step S130.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of step S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 sets the elapsed time (open elapsed time) from the start of the normal electric accessory 39 to the set time set in the normal symbol game process. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (e.g., eight) of game balls has won the second start opening 38. If it is determined that the opening elapsed time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not won the second starting port 38, the normal electric game 39 is temporarily released while the normal electric accessory 39 is kept open. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already won the start opening 36 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, The driving of the electric accessory 39 is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the special symbol game process of the next step S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of step S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to the first start port 36 for variably displaying the first special symbol. It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (step S200). If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (step S202). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S204), and a random number for determination is acquired to make a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. The random number is stored in the random number storage area (step S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S208). Here, as the determination random number acquired in step S206, when the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the first start port 36 or the result of the big hit determination is a big hit The special display random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the reach display when the effect symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 because the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. For example, reach random numbers for determining whether or not to perform. Further, the first special symbol on-hold occurrence command transmitted in step S208 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in step S200 that no game ball has been won in the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of first special symbols held has reached the upper limit, the processing in steps S204 to S208 is performed. Skip to and proceed to the next process.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (step S210). If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (step S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S214), and a random number for determination is acquired to make a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. The second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S218). Here, as the determination random number acquired in step S216, the big hit determination random number or the big special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is the same as when the game ball is won in the first starting port 36. Examples include random numbers for determining jackpot symbols and reach random numbers for determination. Further, the second special symbol hold occurrence command transmitted in step S218 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b. If it is determined in step S210 that no game ball has been won in the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in step S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing in steps S214 to S218 is performed. Skip to and proceed to the next process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed (step S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of the symbols is during the stop display time (step S224). If it is determined that the big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is ended, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process in step S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols 2 is 0 (step S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the second special symbol determination random numbers (big hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is read ( Step S228), the variable display related process shown in FIG. 14 is executed (Step S230), and the special game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (step S232). If it is determined that the first special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number is read out from the first special symbol determination random numbers (big hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) ( Step S234), the variable display related process is executed (step S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In steps S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are not 0, the second special symbol change display (digestion of reservation) is executed with priority. Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 14).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the high probability mode or the low probability mode (step S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in the low probability mode, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination random number read in step S228 and the low probability jackpot determination table (step S302). When it is on, that is, when the current gaming state is the high probability mode, the big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table are read (step S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit Is determined (step S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 15A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 15B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the same jackpot determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the low probability jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination random number is a value from 0 to 796. The jackpot is set to 60 or 61 (a jackpot probability of 1 / 398.5), and the jackpot determination table for high probability is set to the jackpot when the hit determination random number is a value 60 to 79 out of the values 0 to 796. (Large probability of 1 / 39.85).

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit in step S306, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) (step S308), and the big hit is stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determination random number. A symbol is selected and set (step S310). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol for the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 16 is used, and for determining the jackpot symbol for the second special symbol, FIG. The big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol illustrated is used. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16, the symbol in the upper left of FIG. 6 is selected when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255. “First normal big hit” (approximately 40% big hit distribution probability), when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value 102 to 203, the symbol in the middle left of FIG. 6 is selected and becomes “first probable big hit” (About 40% big hit distribution probability) When the big hit symbol determination random number is a value of 204 to 255, the lower left symbol in FIG. 6 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 20% big hit distribution) probability). Further, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17, the right upper symbol in FIG. 6 is selected when the random number for big hit symbol determination is 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255. 6 becomes the “first normal big hit” (about 40% big hit distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 102 and 229, the right middle symbol of FIG. When the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 230 to 255, the lower right symbol in FIG. 6 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 10% Jackpot distribution probability). Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second start port 38 is higher than the probability of occurrence of “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first start port 36. The probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second starting port 38 is lower than the probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first starting port 36. When the big hit symbol is determined, the big hit variation pattern table distribution process of FIG. 18 is executed to allocate the big hit variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol at the time of the big hit (step S312).

  The big hit variation pattern table allocating process includes determining whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is in the high probability mode (step S330), whether or not the variation shortening flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is It is determined whether or not the time is short (step S332). When the probability variation flag is on, a large probability big hit variation pattern table is set (step S334), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, the probability is low. This is done by setting a variation pattern table for a short time big hit (step S336), and setting a low probability non-short time big hit variation pattern table when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is off (step S338). FIG. 19 shows an example of a jackpot variation pattern table in the high probability mode, and FIG. 20 shows an example of a jackpot variation pattern table in the low probability mode. FIG. 20 (a) shows a low probability short time big hit variation pattern table, and FIG. 20 (b) shows a low probability non-short time big hit variation pattern table. 19 and 20 show a table storing a small number of patterns for the sake of convenience, but actually a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  When the big hit variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read (step S314), and the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determining random number and the set big hit variation pattern table (step S316).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, a missing symbol is set (step S318), and the variation pattern table for losing for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol at the time of losing is out of FIG. The change pattern table allocation process is executed (step S320). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  The variation pattern table allocation process for detachment determines whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S340) and whether or not the variation reduction flag is on (step S342). A variation pattern table is set (step S344), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, a variation pattern table for low probability short-time deviation is set (step S346), the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is off. In this case, it is performed by setting a variation pattern table for low probability non-temporal deviation (step S348). FIG. 22 shows an example of a deviation variation pattern table in the high probability mode, and FIG. 23 shows an example of a deviation variation pattern table in the low probability mode. FIG. 23A shows a variation pattern table for low probability and short time deviation, and FIG. 23B shows a variation pattern table for low probability non-time and short time deviation. 22 and 23 show a table storing a small number of patterns for the sake of convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used. Further, as shown in the figure, in the variation pattern table for detachment, a variation pattern table for reach when there is a reach display and a variation pattern table for non-reach when there is no reach display are prepared.

  When the deviation variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach random number are read (step S322), and the variation pattern determination random number and the reach random number are set and the variation variation table is set. A pattern is set (step S324).

  When the big hit symbol and its variation pattern or the off symbol and its variation pattern are set, the special symbol variation display is started (step S326), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S328). Then, the variable display related process is terminated. Here, the symbol variation start command includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 to 13, when the special symbol game process is executed in a state where the variation display of the special symbol is started, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed in step S222. Therefore, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S238). Since the variation display time is determined according to the variation pattern when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation display time has passed is determined by the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). This can be done by comparing the elapsed time from the start of the variable display with the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation display time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped (step S240), and the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S242). ). The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol stop command transfers the symbol stop command to the effect display control board 91. Then, a stop display time is set (step S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in step S224 that the stop display time is in progress. Therefore, in step S246, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed, and it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (step S248).

  If it is determined in step S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (step S250), and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S252). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. Further, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (steps S254 and S256), and the variation shortening flag when the variation shortening flag is on. Is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (steps S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of step S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (step S264). If the variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is once terminated. When the fluctuation shortening flag is ON, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (step S266), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (step S268). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the state of time reduction (special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation shortening), and the value corresponding to the big hit mode is set at the end of the big hit game Is done. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time shortening state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the variation shortening flag is turned off in order to terminate the time shortening state ( In step S270, the release extension flag is turned off (step S272), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S274), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the short-time state to the non-short-time state. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to change the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the background for the time reduction to the background for the non-time reduction. Perform processing such as changing. Note that the determination in step S268 is executed regardless of whether the mode is the low probability mode or the high probability mode. However, in the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit, 10,000 times are set in the fluctuation shortening counter after the big hit ends. Therefore, in the case of these probable big hits, the fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the time saving state does not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of step S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 24 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step 400). When it is determined that the big hit game flag is off, the big hit game processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot game (step S402). If it is the start timing of the jackpot game, the number N of opening the big prize opening is set to 0. At the same time, the number of remaining rounds is initialized to the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot (step S404). In this embodiment, the number of rounds to be initialized is 15 rounds when the type of jackpot is the first normal jackpot or the first probability variation jackpot, and is two rounds when the second probability variation jackpot. If it is not the start timing of the jackpot game, the remaining number of rounds has been initialized, so the process of step S404 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S406.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 44 is open (step S406). If it is determined that the special winning opening 44 is closed (not open), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening 44. Is determined (step S408). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (step S410), the number N of times of opening is incremented by 1 and the number of remaining rounds is set. The value is decremented by 1 (step S412), an Nth release designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S414), and the big hit game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game process is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that the special winning opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 44 (step S416). This determination is made by determining whether the specified opening time has elapsed or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment). . In this embodiment, the opening time is set to 25 seconds in any of the first normal jackpot, the first probability variation jackpot, and the second probability variation jackpot. Of course, different times may be determined according to the type of jackpot. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (step S418), and whether or not the number of remaining rounds is greater than zero. Is determined (step S420). When the number of remaining rounds is greater than the value 0, a big winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S422), and the big hit game processing is once ended. When the number of remaining rounds is 0, FIG. Is executed (step S424), and the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 25, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns the big hit game flag from on to off (step S450), the big hit symbol is the probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is “the first probability variation big hit. ”Or“ second probability variation big hit ”is determined (step S452). If it is determined that it is not a probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is the “first normal big hit”, the probability variation flag is kept off and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times (step S454), and the probability variation symbol is determined. Then, the probability variation flag is turned on (step S456), and the variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (step S458). As described above, when the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times, the time-saving state is substantially continued until the next big hit. When the fluctuation shortening counter is set in this way, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (step S460), the release extension flag is turned on (step S462), and a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S464). The process when the big hit game ends is completed. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91, and sets the background screen of the effect display device 34 as a background for probability change or time reduction. Perform the process.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process includes an effect process at the time of holding occurrence (Step S500), a symbol variation effect process (Step S510), a jackpot game effect process (Step S520), a button stock effect process (Step S530), and a post-stock button effect. This is performed by repeatedly executing the process (step S540). The on-holding production process is performed when the first special symbol hold occurrence command is received from the main control board 70 in step S208 of the special symbol game process of FIG. And a display of the hold symbol 35a is added, and when the second special symbol hold occurrence command is received from the main control board 70 in step S218, the hold counter of the second special symbol is incremented by one. This is done by adding one display of the reserved symbol 35b.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 27, first, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 has received the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S328 of the variation display related process of FIG. Is determined (step S600). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit based on the received command (step S602). In step S604), the big hit symbol of the effect symbol is set (step S606), and the symbol variation effect is started (step S608). As described above, the symbol variation start command at the time of jackpot includes the jackpot variation pattern, the variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the jackpot stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). The selection of the jackpot effect pattern and the jackpot symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is received from the jackpot effect pattern and the jackpot symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90b as an effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop information designation command. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the current big hit determination result is not big hit, the off-line effect pattern is set (step S610), the off-line design of the effect symbol is set (step S612), and the symbol variation effect is started. (Step S608). The command variation start command when the big hit determination result is not a big hit (when it is out of) includes the outbreak variation pattern, the variation time in that pattern (variation pattern designation command), and the outage stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). Therefore, the setting of the off effect pattern and the out symbol is set in the off effect pattern and the off symbol pre-stored in the ROM 90b and the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command and the received special symbol stop. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the information specifying command. Note that the processing in step S608 includes an effect command (symbol that instructs the start of the symbol variation effect based on the effect pattern set in step S604 or step S610 and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in step S606 or step S612. The change display start command) is transmitted to the display display control board 91, and the display change of the display display board 34 of the display display device 34 by the display control of the display display control board 91 that has received the display effect command. Symbol variation display) is started.

  Here, the ROM 90b of the sub-control board 90 stores an effect pattern table for big hits, an effect pattern table for reach out, and an effect pattern table for out reach without reach, and each table has a special symbol variation. A plurality of performance pattern tables corresponding to each time are prepared. In the big hit effect pattern table, for example, in the effect pattern table corresponding to the first time having a short fluctuation time among the fluctuation patterns of the big hit fluctuation pattern table in FIG. There is an effect pattern (revival effect after losing) that once again deviates from, and then changes again to become a big hit. In addition, the effect pattern table corresponding to the second time having a long variation time among the variation patterns of the variation pattern table for big hits has an effect pattern or pseudo-continuous that develops from long reach to special reach (SP reach) and becomes a big hit. It includes a production pattern that is a big hit after reaching a special reach and developing a special reach (pseudo-continuous production). The “pseudo-ream” refers to one that repeats from the start to the stop of the variation display of the effect symbol for n times (n = 2 to 4) for one start winning. Specifically, In the variation display from the 1st to the (n-1) th time, the effect design is temporarily stopped by the unreachable design, and the reach is generated by the nth variation display. In addition, in the effect pattern table for reach removal, for example, the effect pattern table corresponding to the third time having a short change time among the change patterns in the change pattern table for release in FIG. The effect pattern table corresponding to the fourth time with a normal variation time includes effect patterns that are out of reach with a long reach. In addition, the effect pattern table corresponding to the fifth time having a long change time among the change patterns in the change pattern table for detachment is removed through an effect pattern or a pseudo-continuous effect that develops from long reach to special reach. The production pattern that becomes. FIG. 28 shows an example of a big hit effect pattern table corresponding to one of the fluctuation patterns in the big hit variation pattern table of FIG. 20, and FIG. 29 shows one of the fluctuation patterns in the outlier variation pattern table of FIG. An example of the corresponding effect pattern table for removal is shown. The jackpot effect pattern table illustrated in FIG. 28 is a table including an effect pattern that generates a special reach and becomes a big hit through a pseudo-continuous effect, and includes a button effect by the effect button 26. For SP reach A2 to A4 and pseudo-continuous production, button production is combined. 29 is a table including an effect pattern that is removed by generating a special reach and an effect pattern that is removed through a pseudo-continuous effect, and an SP reach that includes a button effect by the effect button 26. Button production is combined with B4 pseudo-continuous production. Note that the combination of button effects is not limited to those related to the above reach effects, but can also be applied to other reach effects and notice effects before reach (such as pseudo-continuous notice, cut-in notice, step-up notice). The CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 selects an effect pattern table that includes an effect pattern having the same playback time as the special symbol change time included in the symbol change start command, and draws the effect patterns from the selected effect pattern table. Select by.

  If it is determined in step S600 that a command variation start command has not been received, or if a symbol variation effect is started in step S608, it is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S242 of the special symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether or not a symbol stop command to be received has been received (step S614). When the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated, and when the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect has been received. Is finished (step S616), and the symbol variation effect process is finished. The process of step S616 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol change effect, and the effect display control board that has received the effect command. By the display control 91, the effect display device 34 ends the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display), and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in step S606 or step S612 is stopped and displayed.

[Big hit game effect processing]
The big hit game effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 30, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not a jackpot game start designation command has been received (step S700). Here, as described above, the jackpot game start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S252 when it is determined that the jackpot game process of FIG. 13 is a big hit. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, a jackpot game start effect (hit fanfare effect) is executed (step S702), and if it is determined that the jackpot game designation command has not been received, the process of step S702 is skipped. The process proceeds to the next step S704. In the jackpot fanfare effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that the jackpot fanfare screen indicating the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an Nth release designation command has been received (step S704). Here, the Nth release designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S414 when the round of big hit game is started in the big hit game process of FIG. If it is determined that the Nth release designation command has been received, the Nth round effect is executed (step S706). If it is determined that the Nth release designation command has not been received, the process of step S706 is skipped and the next step S708 is performed. Proceed to the process. In the N-th round effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that the N-th round effect screen, which is an effect indicating execution of the N-th round, is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is displayed. Is output from the speakers 28a and 28b to output a drive signal to the amplifier board 92, and the drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening closing instruction is received (step S708). Here, the special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S422 when the special winning opening 44 is closed in the state where the number of remaining rounds is greater than 0 in the big hit game processing of FIG. The If it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has been received, an effect during closing of the special winning opening is executed (step S710). If it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has not been received, the process of step S710 is skipped. The process proceeds to the next step S712. The effect during closing of the big prize opening is to send an effect command to the effect display control board 91 so that an interval screen showing an interval from the closing of the big prize opening 44 to the next opening is displayed on the effect display device 34, A drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and a drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. Is done.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end designation command has been received (step S712). Here, the big hit game end designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S464 in the big hit game end process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, the jackpot game end effect (hit ending effect) is executed (step S714), the jackpot game effect processing is terminated, and it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received. Then, the process of step S714 is skipped and the jackpot game effect process is terminated. In the jackpot game end effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

[Button stock production processing]
The button stock effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the button stock effect process of FIG. 31, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the button stock effect is being executed (step S800). Here, the button stock effect is an effect for notifying the use of the effect button 26 in advance, and the button effect by the effect button 26 is applied to the effect pattern set in step S604 or step S610 of the symbol variation effect process in FIG. It is executed when is included. When it is determined that the button stock effect is being executed, the button stock effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the button stock effect is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the stock success / failure effect is being executed (step S802). Here, the stock success / failure effect is an effect for notifying the player whether or not the above-mentioned button stock effect is executed in response to the operation of the effect button 26, and is executed when the lottery is won. Specifically, the stock success / failure effect is an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 26 (first operation promotion effect) and an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 (first operation corresponding) There is a case where the first operation corresponding effect is completed with a success pattern and a case where it is completed with a failure pattern. If it is determined that the stock success / failure effect is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the stock success / failure effect execution timing has come (step S804). This determination can be made, for example, by comparing the elapsed time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol and the execution time of the stock success / failure effect determined in advance. If it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the stock success / failure effect, the button stock effect process is once terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined as the execution timing of the stock success / failure effect, the operation of the effect button 26 is validated (step S806), and the stock success / failure effect is started (first operation promotion effect is executed) (step S810).

  In the present embodiment, the first operation promotion effect is performed by displaying an image (block image) showing a state in which an image imitating the appearance of the effect button 26 (effect button image) is concealed by a block. In the first operation corresponding effect following the first operation promotion effect, the effect button 26 is gradually destroyed every time the effect button 26 is operated a predetermined number of times, thereby performing the effect of exposing the effect button image on the back side thereof. When the corresponding effect is completed with a success pattern, the effect button image is completely uncovered by completely uncovering the effect button image by the block, and when the failure effect pattern is completed, the effect button image is hidden by the block. Display an image. A stock success / failure effect is constituted by the first operation promotion effect and the first operation corresponding effect.

  Here, for the display of the block image related to the first operation promotion effect, one of a plurality of display patterns stored in advance in the ROM 90b is selected by lottery, and the block image corresponding to the selected display pattern is displayed. This is performed by transmitting an effect command for instructing to the effect display control board 91. The CPU (not shown) of the effect display control board 91 displays an image ROM (not shown) mounted on the effect display control board 91 with a block image corresponding to the display pattern specified based on the effect command from the sub control board 90. And the block image is displayed on the effect display device 34. An example of the type (display pattern) of the block image is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, the block image includes a button size that defines the size of the effect button image on the back side of the block image, a block type that defines the type of block, a button color that defines the color of the effect button image, and a block There are four types of destructive patterns that define patterns that are destroyed. There are two types of button sizes: “Normal”, which is the normal size of the production button image, and “Deca Button”, where the production button image is larger than the normal size, and the “Deca Button” has a lower appearance probability than “Normal”. Is set to have a high probability of becoming a success pattern. In addition, there are two types of blocks: “brick” that expresses a block image as a brick image and “mini button” that expresses a block image as a set of a plurality of small production button images. Is set so that the probability of becoming a successful pattern is high. The button colors are "white", "red", and "pink". "Red" has a lower probability of appearance than "white" and has a higher probability of success, and "pink" is "red". Is set such that the probability of appearance is lower and the probability of a successful pattern is higher. The destruction pattern includes “repetitive strikes (heavy)” in which the number of operations (necessary operations) of the production buttons 26 necessary for destruction of the blocks is greater than normal, and “repetitive strikes (normal)” in which the required number of operations is ordinary There are “sequential hits (light)” that are less frequent than usual, and “sequential hits (normal)” have a lower probability of appearance than “sequential hits (heavy)” and a higher probability of successful patterns, and “sequential hits (light)” Is set to have a lower probability of appearance and a higher probability of a success pattern than “continuous hit (normal)”. In this embodiment, the block image is expressed by combining these four types of modes.

  When the stock success / failure effect is started (the first operation promotion effect is executed), it is determined whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated (step S810). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has been operated, the stock success / failure effect is successful. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (cleared) (step S812). In this embodiment, the success condition for the stock success / failure effect is set in step S604 or step S610 of the symbol variation effect process in FIG. It is assumed that the button pattern is included in the effect pattern. The number of required operations is a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the number of repeated hits (heavy) is greater than the number of hits (normal), and the number of consecutive hits (light) is The number of times less than “normal” ”is set. When it is determined that the effect button 26 is not operated, or when it is determined that the success condition of the stock success / failure effect is not satisfied even when the effect button 26 is operated, the operation of the effect button 26 is valid. It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed (step S814), and if it is determined that the operation effective period has not elapsed, the button stock effect process is once ended.

  If it is determined in step S810 that the effect button 26 has been operated and it is determined in step S812 that the success condition of the stock success / failure effect has been cleared, the stock success / failure effect is completed with the success effect (step S816), and the button stock effect is started. At the same time (step S818), the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (step S820), and the button stock effect process ends. In the successful production and the button stock production, the production command is transmitted to the production display control board 91 so that the production screen corresponding to the production is displayed on the production display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation valid period of step S814 has passed in a state where the production button 26 is not operated or a success condition is not cleared even if the production button 26 is operated, the stock success / failure production is completed with a failure production. (Step S822), the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (Step S820), and the button stock effect process ends. The failure effect is such that the effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that the effect screen corresponding to the effect is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. This is done by outputting a drive signal to the substrate 92 and outputting the drive signal to the decorative drive substrate 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the screen display.

  FIGS. 33 and 34 show a stock success / failure effect and a button stock effect. FIG. 33 shows an example of the first operation promotion effect when the button size is “normal”, the block type is “brick”, the button color is “white”, and the destruction pattern is “continuous hit (normal)”. In FIG. 34, as a type of the first operation promotion effect, an example of the effect when the button size is “deca button”, the block type is “mini button”, the button color is “white”, and the destruction pattern is “continuous hit (light)”. Indicates. In the stock success / failure effect of FIG. 33, a screen in which the effect button image is concealed with a brick image is displayed (see FIG. 33 (a)), and if the effect button 26 is a predetermined number of times (for example, “continuous hit (normal)”, 3 is displayed. Each time the operation is performed, the image of the flying brick pieces is displayed, and the concealment of the effect button image by the brick image is gradually solved (see FIGS. 33B and 33C). When the effect button 26 is operated the required number of times (for example, 30 times in the case of “continuous hit (normal)”) and the success condition of the stock success / failure effect is cleared, the concealment of the effect button image by the brick image is completely solved. Then, a successful effect of causing the effect button image on the back side to appear is performed (see FIG. 33 (d)), and the button stock effect that displays the character string “stock” and makes the effect button image translucent is executed. (See FIGS. 33 (e) and (f)). On the other hand, even if the production button 26 is operated, if the success condition of the stock success / failure production is not cleared, a failure production that maintains the screen on which the brick image remains is performed (see FIG. 33 (g)). Thereafter, the effect button image is deleted (see FIG. 33 (h)). In the stock success / failure effect of FIG. 34, a screen in which the effect button image is concealed by a set of mini buttons is displayed (see FIG. 34A), and the effect button 26 is a predetermined number of times (for example, “continuous hit (light)”). Each time the button is operated, the concealment of the effect button image by the set of mini buttons is gradually solved while deleting the mini buttons one by one (see FIG. 34B). When the effect button 26 is operated the required number of times (for example, 10 times in the case of “continuous hit (normal)”) and the success condition of the stock success / failure effect is cleared, the concealment of the effect button image by the mini button is completely solved. In addition, a successful effect of causing the effect button image on the back side to appear is performed (see FIG. 34C), and a character string “stock” is displayed, and a button stock effect that makes the effect button image translucent is executed. (See FIGS. 34 (d) and (e)). On the other hand, even if the production button 26 is operated, if the success condition of the stock success / failure production is not cleared, a failure production that maintains the screen on which the mini button remains is performed (see FIG. 34 (f)). Thereafter, the effect button image is deleted (see FIG. 34 (g)). Note that the effect button image is deleted by transmitting an effect command instructing that effect to the effect display control board 91.

[Post-button production process]
The post-stock button effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the post-stock button effect process of FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the button stock effect is being executed (step S900). If it is determined that the button stock effect is being executed, it is determined whether it is the operation timing of the effect button 26 (step S902). The operation timing of the effect button 26 can be determined on the basis of the elapsed time since the start of the change display of the effect symbol and the timing predetermined for each effect pattern being executed. When it is determined that the operation timing of the effect button 26 is reached, the button stock effect is ended (step S904), the operation of the effect button 26 is validated (step S906), and the second operation is promoted to prompt the player to operate the effect button 26. An effect is executed (step S908). Here, in the second operation promotion effect, an effect command for instructing display of an image imitating the appearance of the effect button 26 (effect button image) is transmitted to the effect display control board 91, and an effect button image is displayed according to the effect. This is done by displaying on the device 34.

  After executing the second operation promotion effect or when it is determined in step S900 that the button stock effect is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the second operation promotion effect is being executed (step S910). If it is determined that the second operation promotion effect is not being executed, the post-stock button effect process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second operation promotion effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated (step S912). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has not been operated, it is determined whether the operation effective period of the effect button 26 has elapsed (step S918). If it is determined that the operation effective period has not elapsed, the post-stock button effect process If it is determined that the operation valid period of step S918 has passed without the effect button 26 being operated, an effect command for instructing the deletion of the effect button image is transmitted to the effect display control board 91, and the effect button The second operation promotion effect is ended by deleting the image (step S920), the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (step S916), and the post-stock button effect process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S912 that the effect button 26 has been operated, an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 (second operation corresponding effect) is executed (step S914), and the operation of the effect button 26 is invalidated (step S914). S916), the post-stock button effect process is terminated. In the second operation corresponding effect, an effect command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 so that an effect screen corresponding to the effect is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier substrate 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving substrate 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. 36 to 40 show examples of effects including a button stock effect, a second operation promotion effect, and a second operation-compatible effect.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of an effect when the effect button 26 is used for the SP reach development advance notice for notifying the development from the long reach failure to the SP reach. During the long reach accompanied by the button stock effect, the effect button image is displayed in a semi-transparent display (see FIG. 36A). When the effect symbol deviates from the long reach and temporarily stops at the symbol (see FIG. 36B), the button stock effect is terminated and the second operation promotion effect is displayed in a state where the effect button image is clearly visible (see FIG. 36). 36 (c)). Then, when the effect button 26 is operated by the player, if the effect pattern being executed is a pattern that is out of the long reach as the effect corresponding to the second operation, it is confirmed and displayed as it is with the removed symbol (FIG. 36 (d)). )), When the performance pattern being executed is a pattern that hits or falls off with SP reach, it develops into SP reach (see FIG. 37 (e)).

  FIG. 37 shows an example of an effect in the case where the effect button 26 is used for the SP reach development advance notice in which the development to the SP reach is confirmed after the reach occurs and the development destination is selected from a plurality of types of SP reach. During the reach with the button stock effect, the effect button image is displayed in a semi-transparent display (see FIG. 37A). During the reach, the development to the SP reach is confirmed, and the effect button 26 is used to cause the player to select one of the three reach patterns of A reach, B reach, and C reach with the effect button 26. The second operation promotion effect displayed in a clearly visible state is executed (see FIG. 37B). For example, the development button 26 can be selected by moving the cursor at regular intervals so as to cycle between the A reach, the B reach, and the C reach, and the cursor is moved at the timing when the effect button 26 is operated. This is done by selecting the reach pattern that is located. When A reach is selected by the effect button 26, the SP reach effect is performed by the A reach (see FIG. 37C), and when the B reach is selected by the effect button 26, the SP reach effect by the B reach is performed. If the C reach is selected by the effect button 26 (see FIG. 37D), the SP reach effect at the C reach is performed (see FIG. 37E). The effect pattern table stores in advance an A reach effect pattern, a B reach effect pattern, and a C reach effect pattern. In the second operation corresponding effect, the reach pattern selected by the operation of the effect button 26 is read from the effect pattern table, and the effect image (moving image data) corresponding to the reach pattern is reproduced under the control of the effect display control board 91. By doing. Effect images (moving image data) corresponding to each reach pattern are stored in an image ROM (not shown) of the effect display control board 91.

  Fig. 38 shows a frame-by-frame effect that advances the design symbol one by one during SP reach, and produces a notice of the squealing effect that finally stops at one of the symbols while the big hit symbol and the one symbol in front of each other come and go An example of the effect in the case of using the button 26 is shown. During the SP reach with the button stock effect and the frame advance effect, the effect button image is displayed in a translucent state (see FIG. 38A). When the effect symbol approaches the big hit symbol, the button stock effect is ended, and a second operation promotion effect is displayed in a state where the effect button image is clearly visible (see FIG. 38B). When the effect button 26 is operated by the player, a cut-in image is displayed as the second operation-corresponding effect (see FIG. 38 (c)), and then the roaring effect is executed (see FIG. 38 (d)). ).

  FIG. 39 shows an example of an effect in the case where the effect button 26 is used for a revival jackpot notice that the effect symbol temporarily stops when the effect symbol deviates from the SP reach and then the temporarily stopped effect symbol re-varies. During the SP reach accompanied by the button stock effect, the effect button image is displayed in a translucent state (see FIG. 39A). When the effect symbol deviates from the SP reach and temporarily stops at the symbol (see FIG. 39 (b)), the button stock effect is terminated and the second operation promotion effect that is displayed in a state where the effect button image is clearly visible is executed (FIG. 39). 39 (c)). Then, when the effect button 26 is operated by the player, the temporarily stopped effect symbol is changed again as the second operation-corresponding effect, and is confirmed and displayed as a winning symbol (see FIG. 39 (d)).

  FIG. 40 shows an example of the effect when the effect button 26 is used for the SP reach development advance notice that develops from the pseudo-ream to the SP reach. When the button stock effect is generated in the first fluctuation display of the pseudo-ream (see FIG. 40 (a)), the fluctuation display of the (n-1) th (second time in the example of FIG. 40) out of the number n of the pseudo-ream fluctuation display. Until the button stock effect is retained (see FIGS. 40 (b) to (d)), the button stock effect is terminated with the occurrence of reach in the nth change display (third time in the example of FIG. 40), and the effect button image The second operation promotion effect that is displayed in a state that can be clearly seen is executed (see FIGS. 40E and 40F). Then, when the effect button 26 is operated by the player, the second reach corresponding effect develops from long reach to SP reach (see FIG. 40G). As described above, when the button stock effect is generated in the middle of the quasi-continuation, the button stock effect is maintained over the variable display of each time until the second operation promotion effect is started in the n-th change display. .

  FIG. 41 shows the execution of stock success / failure effects (first operation promotion effect and first operation response effect), button stock effect, second operation promotion effect, and second operation response effect from the start to the stop of the variation display of the effect symbols. It is explanatory drawing explaining a mode. As shown in the figure, the execution of the second operation corresponding effect is performed by operating the effect button 26 in accordance with the stock success / failure effect (first operation promotion effect), and the stock success / failure effect (first operation corresponding effect) is completed with a success pattern. The button stock effect is executed, the button stock effect is ended at the start of the second operation promotion effect, and the effect button 26 is operated by the second operation promotion effect. That is, the second operation-corresponding effect is executed by prompting the player to operate the effect button 26 in two different scenes. Thereby, a player can be actively involved in the game production using the production button 26, and the interest can be improved. At this time, since the button stock effect is executed until the second operation promotion effect is executed after the stock success / failure effect is completed with the success pattern, the stock success / failure effect to the second operation corresponding effect are continuously performed. A series of effects performed over a relatively long period of time can enhance the sense of expectation for the big hit.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, when a button effect (second operation promotion effect, second operation corresponding effect) is included in the effect pattern of the effect symbol, the operation of the effect button 26 is prompted. When the stock success / failure effect (first operation promotion effect) is executed and the effect button 26 is operated, the stock success / failure effect (first operation corresponding effect) is completed with a success pattern, the button stock effect is executed, and the second operation is performed. When the execution timing of the promotion effect arrives, the second operation promotion effect that terminates the button stock effect and prompts the operation of the effect button 26 is executed, and when the effect button 26 is operated, the second operation corresponding effect is executed. In other words, since the second operation-corresponding effect is executed by prompting the player to operate the effect button 26 in two different scenes, the player is actively involved in the game effect using the effect button 26. Can improve the interest. At this time, since the button stock effect is executed until the second operation promotion effect is executed after the stock success / failure effect is completed with the success pattern, the effect from the stock success / failure effect to the second operation corresponding effect is continuous. Can increase the sense of expectation for jackpots.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a block image that conceals the effect button image is displayed as a stock success / failure effect, and the concealment of the effect button image by the block image is released little by little every time the effect button 26 is operated. If you want to complete the stock success / failure effect with the success pattern, perform the effect of completely canceling the concealment by the block image and appear the effect button image on the back side, and complete the stock success / failure effect with the failure pattern Since the effect that the concealment by the block image remains is performed, success or failure (success and failure) of the operation of the effect button 26 can be effectively notified visually.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the button stock effect, the effect button image is displayed with a semi-transparent display with low visibility, and in the subsequent second operation promotion effect, the effect button image is clearly displayed with high visibility. Since it is displayed, the transition from the button stock effect to the second operation promotion effect can be effectively notified visually by allowing the player to clearly distinguish the button stock effect and the second operation promotion effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the stock success / failure effect and the button stock effect are executed as a part of the symbol variable game effect which is the effect during the variable symbol display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be executed as part of a jackpot game effect. In this case, the stock success / failure effect and the button stock effect can be applied to the probability change promotion effect and the round promotion effect. Here, the probable promotion effect usually stops and displays the effect symbol at the big hit, and notifies whether or not it will be promoted to the probable big hit after the start of the big hit game (fanfare effect, in-round effect, interval effect, ending effect) Production. Also, in the round promotion effect, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot, the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed in accordance with this is notified or not notified at the first round number (two rounds in this embodiment). This is an effect of notifying whether or not the number of rounds will be promoted to the second number (15 rounds in this embodiment) after the start of the big hit game.

  In the case of performing the probability change promotion effect using the button stock effect process of FIG. 31 and the post-stock button effect process of FIG. 35, the stock success / failure effect execution timing in the process of step S804 is relatively early, for example, the first round Or the second round. If it is determined in step S810 that the effect button 26 has been operated, in the case of executing the probable promotion effect, the success condition is determined to be cleared in step S812, and the stock success / failure effect is completed with the success pattern in step S816. In S818, the button stock production is started. On the other hand, when the probability change promotion effect is not executed, the stock success / failure effect is completed with the failure pattern regardless of the operation of the effect button 26. When the button stock effect is started, the button stock effect is maintained until the operation timing of the next effect button 26 comes in step S902 of the post-stock button effect process of FIG. Is done. The start timing of the probable promotion effect can be any timing from the start of the button stock effect to the ending effect, for example, the final round of the big hit game. If it is determined in step S902 that the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived, a second operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 is performed, and if the effect button 26 is operated within the operation valid period, the operation corresponding effect is changed. Promotion promotion.

  When performing the round promotion effect using the button stock effect process of FIG. 31 and the post-stock button effect process of FIG. 35, the initial round and the final round of the first round number as the stock success / failure effect execution timing in the process of step S804 (this In the embodiment, it may be the second round). If it is determined in step S810 that the effect button 26 has been operated, when executing the round promotion effect, the success condition is determined to be cleared in step S812, and the stock success / failure effect is completed with the success pattern in step S816. In S818, the button stock production is started. On the other hand, when the round promotion effect is not executed, the stock success / failure effect is completed with the failure pattern regardless of the operation of the effect button 26. When the button stock effect is started, the button stock effect is maintained until the operation timing of the next effect button 26 comes in step S902 of the post-stock button effect process of FIG. 35, that is, until the start timing of the round promotion effect arrives. Is done. The start timing of the round promotion effect is any timing between the start of the button stock effect and the start of the next round (the third round in this embodiment) after the end of the last round of the first number of rounds. be able to. If it is determined in step S902 that the operation timing of the effect button 26 has arrived, a second operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 is performed, and if the effect button 26 is operated within the operation effective period, the operation corresponding effect is rounded. Promotion promotion. When the operation valid period elapses without the effect button 26 being operated, the above round promotion effect is not performed, but the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined in advance by the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 16 and FIG. As a result, the round is promoted through a resurrection or the like or without performing the rendition.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the block image used for the stock success / failure effect (first operation promotion effect and first operation response effect) is expressed by a combination of four types of button size, block type, button color, and destruction pattern. However, some of these may be omitted, or other aspects may be added. In addition, as the stock success / failure effect, every time the effect button 26 is operated, the concealment of the effect button image by the block image is released little by little, and the effect button image is completely exposed in the case of a successful pattern. However, in the case of a successful pattern, the effect button image may be completely hidden by releasing the concealment of the effect button image by the block image when the effect button 26 is operated. Furthermore, the first operation promotion effect and the first operation corresponding effect are performed as stock success / failure effects, and in the case of a successful pattern in which the button stock effect is performed, the first operation corresponding effect is completed with the success effect and the button stock effect is not performed. In the case of the failure pattern, the effect may be performed in any manner as long as the first operation corresponding effect is completed with the failure effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect button image is displayed in a translucent display in the button stock effect, and the effect button image is displayed in a clear state in the second operation promotion effect, but is not limited to this. For example, buttons that use different button image colors for the button stock effect and the second operation promotion effect, or make the size of the effect button image in the button stock effect smaller than the second operation promotion effect, etc. Any display mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish between the stock effect and the second operation promotion effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect button 26 is configured as a push button, but the effect button is configured by a touch sensor or an operation lever, and is operated by the player for the effect. Any operation member may be used as long as it is one.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “game machine”, the effect button 26 corresponds to the “operation means for effect”, and the main control board that executes the processes of steps S302 and S304 of the variable display related process of FIG. 70 corresponds to “win / fail determination means”, the sub-control board 90 that executes the processes of steps S604 and S610 of the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 27 corresponds to “effect pattern selection means”, and the effect display device 34 displays “effect”. The sub-control board 90 corresponding to “display means” and executing the process of step S608 of the symbol variation effect process corresponds to “game effect executing means” and executes the process of step S808 of the button stock effect process of FIG. The control board 90 corresponds to “first operation promotion effect execution means”, and the sub-control board 90 that executes the processes of steps S810 to S816, S820, and S822 is “ The sub-control board 90 corresponding to “one operation corresponding effect executing means” and executing the process of step S818 corresponds to “operation standby effect executing means”, and executes the process of step S908 of the post-stock button effect process of FIG. The sub-control board 90 corresponds to “second operation promotion effect execution means”, and the sub-control board 90 that executes the processes of steps S910 to S920 corresponds to “second operation-compatible effect execution means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect Symbol, 35a First reserved symbol, 35b Second reserved symbol, 36 First starting port, 36a First starting port switch, 38 Second starting port, 38a Second starting port switch, 39 Normal electric accessory, 39a Normal electric accessory Solenoid, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display board, 41 normal diagram Display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display portion, 42b Second special symbol display portion, 43 Round display portion, 44 Grand prize opening, 44a Large winning port solenoid, 44b Large winning port switch, 45 General winning port, 45a General winning port switch, 46 Out port, 48 Windmill, 50 Center character, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 Relay Terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU , 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 Decoration driving substrate, 93a LED lamp, 93 b decoration motor 94 performance button substrate, 100 launch control board, 102 lower pan full switch.

Claims (4)

Production operation means operated by the player;
Effect pattern selection means for selecting a game effect to be performed in accordance with the progress of the game from a plurality of predetermined effect patterns according to the game progress status;
Effect display means for effect display;
Game effect execution means for performing the game effect on the effect display means according to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means;
First operation promotion effect executing means for performing an operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the effect operation means at a predetermined time during execution of the game effect;
When the effect operation means is operated during the execution of the game effect and the operation promotion effect, the effect display means performs a predetermined first operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation, and the game effect being executed If the effect pattern is an effect pattern including a predetermined second operation-corresponding effect, the first operation-corresponding effect is completed with a success pattern, and if the effect pattern does not include the second operation-corresponding effect, the First operation corresponding effect executing means for completing the first operation corresponding effect with a failure pattern;
When the first operation corresponding effect is completed with the success pattern, an operation standby effect indicating that the operation of the effect operating means is in a standby state until the execution time of the second operation corresponding effect arrives. An operation standby effect execution means performed by the display means;
When the execution timing of the second operation-corresponding effect arrives during execution of the game effect and the operation standby effect, the operation standby effect being executed is terminated and the player is prompted to operate the effect operating means. Second operation promotion effect execution means for performing an operation promotion effect with the effect display means;
When the effect operation means is operated during execution of the operation promotion effect by the game effect and the second operation promotion effect execution means, the second operation response effect is performed by the effect display means. And an execution means. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first operation promotion effect executing means is a means for performing the operation promotion effect by displaying a concealed image shown in a state of concealing the effect operation means on the effect display means,
The first operation corresponding effect execution means performs an effect of completely releasing the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealed image as the success pattern and causing an image showing the effect operation means to appear, and as the failure pattern A gaming machine, wherein the game machine is an effect that causes at least part of the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealed image to remain. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the first operation promotion effect is executed by gradually releasing the concealment of the effect operation means by the concealed image every time the effect operation means is operated. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The operation standby effect executing means performs the operation standby effect by displaying an image showing the effect operation means in a low visibility state on the effect display means,
The second operation promotion effect executing means performs the operation promotion effect by displaying an image showing the effect operation means in a highly visible state on the effect display means.