JP5882421B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In a gaming machine that controls such a predetermined game so that it can be executed, for example, when a specific reach condition is established by determining a premier reach effect pattern, a notice corresponding to the execution of a specific effect such as display of a premium character is provided. There has been proposed a technique for causing a player to recognize that a specific effect is executed by performing a notification such as displaying a message (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-268939 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, there is a possibility that the player misidentifies the notification by displaying the notice message as a new effect suggesting the possibility that a predetermined game value is given.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can alert | report appropriately that the specific production was performed.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500), and a game effect for executing an effect related to the game. Means (for example, production control CPUs 120 and 630, display control units 123 and 631, voice control board 13, lamp control board 14, sound control part 632, lamp control part 633, etc.) and detection means capable of detecting the operation of the player And history information storage means (for example, RAM 122, and steps S325 and S405) for storing performance history information (for example, table data constituting a mission management table) that can identify the history of execution of the specific effect by the game effect means. Or the input information based on the detection result of the detecting means). And a history information updating means for updating and storing the presentation history information specified in the history information storage unit, the input information is unique information impossible takeover uniquely and has been another model in each model of the gaming machine And a common information portion including common information that is common to each model and can be transferred to another model, and the gaming machine further provides the specific effect by the game effect means. Provided is a notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S409) capable of executing notification (for example, mission completion notification) that can be recognized as being executed.
In the above gaming machine, the input condition determining means for determining whether or not the instruction input condition is satisfied based on the player's action detected by the detecting means during the effective period when the effective period is ended. It is good also as giving a privilege to a player, when it determines with the said instruction | indication input condition having been satisfied by the said input condition determination means.
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, another gaming machine according to the present invention performs a predetermined game, and based on the game result, a predetermined game value (for example, paying out a game ball or medal, a score corresponding thereto, a jackpot game state) Game machines (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 500, etc.) that can be given a predetermined rendering device (for example, image display devices 5, 510 and speakers 8L, 8R, 511L, 511R, Game effect means (for example, effect control CPUs 120 and 630, display control units 123 and 631, sound control board 13, lamp control board 14 and sound control part) that execute effects related to the game using game effect lamps 9 and 509, etc. 632, lamp control unit 633, etc.) and special conditions (for example, passwords, missions, etc.) are set based on instructions input by the player Special condition setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S321 to S325) and a history of execution of a specific effect predetermined by the game effect means when the special condition is set History information storage means (for example, the RAM 122 and the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of steps S325 and S405) that stores effect history information (for example, table data constituting the mission management table). The effect device includes a main effect device (for example, the image display device 5) that performs a main effect related to the game, and the game effect means includes a specific effect (for example, a mission) selected from a plurality of types of specific effects. A special feature that performs the “designated mission target” in the management table) Including production means (for example, production control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S172 and S174 to S178), and the history information storage means uses the type of the specific production executed by the specific production means as the production history information. Specifiable production type information (for example, “mission target production” and “achieved / unachieved” field data in the mission management table) is stored, and the gaming machine further executes the specific production executed by the specific production means. Regardless of the type, a specific notification device (for example, mission achievement notification lamp 30A) different from the main performance device is used to provide a common notification (for example, mission completion notification) that can recognize that the specific effect has been executed. Common notification means to be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 1 for executing the process of step S409) 20).
According to such a structure, it can alert | report appropriately that the specific production was performed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the common notification means executes the common notification in association with the execution of one specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects, and then the one specific effect again. When it is executed, the common notification may be restricted from being executed (for example, even if Yes is determined in step S403, the process in step S406 is executed when No is determined in step S404). Therefore, a determination of No is made in step S408, and the process of step S409 is not executed).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition when new production history information is stored by restricting the execution of the common notification when the specific production once executed is executed again.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the setting of the special condition is terminated based on an instruction input by the player, the effect history information stored in the history information storage means is initialized. History information initialization means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S330) may be provided.
In such a configuration, by initializing the production history information according to the instruction input, it is possible to prevent other players from using the production history information and to dispel the player's distrust.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the game effect means includes a plurality of effect members included in the effect device (for example, a plurality of segment lamps constituting the decorative segment lamp 30) ) Are grouped and an effect relating to the game is executed in units of the group (for example, a portion in which each segment lamp is lit in red as shown in FIG. 24A by the effect operation control in steps S503 and S505). The common notification means may perform common notification using a part of the plurality of effect members as the specific notification device (for example, by the notification control in step S409, FIG. 24B). As shown in FIG. 4, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A is flashed in white, etc.).
In such a configuration, by using some effect members as a specific notification device among the plurality of effect members that execute effects related to the game in units of groups, common notification is performed using the effect members common to the effects related to the game. This can be executed, and it is possible to prevent the common notification from becoming excessively clear and appropriately notify the execution of the specific effect.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), history information notifying means (for example, notifying effect history information stored in the history information storing means based on an instruction input by a player) A CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S333 may be provided.
In such a configuration, the player can confirm the history of execution of the specific effect by notifying the effect history information according to the instruction operation.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above, the history information notifying unit may change the notification mode according to the type of specific effect specified from the effect history information (for example, by display control in step S333). FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C display a mission list on the screen of the image display device 5.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve interests different from the execution of the specific effect by changing the notification mode according to the type of the specific effect.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a predetermined game and, based on the game result, pays out a predetermined game value (for example, paying out a game ball or medal, a score corresponding to these, a jackpot game A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500) that can be given a predetermined rendering device (for example, the image display devices 5 and 510, the speakers 8L, 8R, 511L, and 511R). , Game effect lamps 9, 509, etc., for performing the game-related effects (for example, effect control CPUs 120 and 630, display control units 123 and 631, sound control board 13, lamp control board 14, sound control) Unit 632, lamp control unit 633, etc.) and special conditions (for example, passwords, missions, etc.) are set based on instructions input by the player Special condition setting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S321 to S325) and the special effect set in advance by the game effect means when the special condition is set. History information storage means (for example, the RAM 122 and the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S325 and S405) that stores the history information that can specify the history (for example, table data constituting the mission management table). The effect device includes a main effect unit (for example, the image display device 5) that performs a main effect related to the game, and a specific notification unit (for example, a mission achievement notification lamp 30A) that is different from the main effect unit. The game effect means is a specific effect selected from a plurality of types of specific effects (example: For example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S172, S174 to S178, etc. Is the effect type information that can specify the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect means as the effect history information (for example, field data of “mission target effect” and “achieved / not reached” in the mission management table). And the gaming machine further uses the specific notification unit to recognize that the specific effect has been executed regardless of the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect unit (for example, Common notification means for executing a mission completion notification or the like (for example, an effect of executing the process of step S409) A control CPU 120).
According to such a configuration, by performing the common notification using a specific notification unit different from the main production unit regardless of the type of the specific effect, it is prevented from being mistakenly recognized as a new effect, The execution of the specific performance can be appropriately notified.

  In addition, although a specific production | presentation part is contained in a production | presentation apparatus, you may not perform the production | presentation regarding a game. That is, the effect device may include a part that executes an effect related to a game and a part that does not execute such an effect. On the other hand, the specific effect section may execute at least a part of the effect related to the game.

(8) In the gaming machine of the above (7), the common notification means executes the common notification in association with execution of one specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects, and then the one specific effect is again displayed. When it is executed, the common notification may be restricted from being executed (for example, even if Yes is determined in step S403, the process in step S406 is executed when No is determined in step S404). Therefore, a determination of No is made in step S408, and the process of step S409 is not executed).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition when new production history information is stored by restricting the execution of the common notification when the specific production once executed is executed again.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (7) or (8), when the setting of the special condition is terminated based on an instruction input by the player, the effect history information stored in the history information storage means is initialized. History information initialization means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S330) may be provided.
In such a configuration, by initializing the production history information according to the instruction input, it is possible to prevent other players from using the production history information and to dispel the player's distrust.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (7) to (9), the game effect means includes a plurality of effect members included in the effect device (for example, a plurality of segment lamps constituting the decorative segment lamp 30) ) Are grouped and an effect relating to the game is executed in units of the group (for example, a portion in which each segment lamp is lit in red as shown in FIG. 24A by the effect operation control in steps S503 and S505). The common notification unit may perform common notification using a part of the plurality of effect members as the specific notification unit (for example, by the notification control in step S409, FIG. 24B). As shown in FIG. 4, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A is flashed in white, etc.).
In such a configuration, by using some effect members among the plurality of effect members that execute effects related to the game on a group basis as the specific notification unit, common notification is performed using the effect members common to the effects related to the game. This can be executed, and it is possible to prevent the common notification from becoming excessively clear and appropriately notify the execution of the specific effect.

(11) In any one of the above gaming machines (7) to (10), history information notifying means for notifying the production history information stored in the history information storing means based on an instruction input by the player (for example, A CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S333 may be provided.
In such a configuration, the player can confirm the history of execution of the specific effect by notifying the effect history information according to the instruction operation.

(12) In the gaming machine of (11) above, the history information notifying unit may change the notification mode according to the type of specific effect specified from the effect history information (for example, by display control in step S333). FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C display a mission list on the screen of the image display device 5.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve interests different from the execution of the specific effect by changing the notification mode according to the type of the specific effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various screens in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu operation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a mission management table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a mission list. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mission completion alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start time effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation detection information buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during operation effective period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation result determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of the operation determination pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect image in the notice effect which becomes a button notice. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of a big hit start. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the production | presentation and alerting | reporting by a decoration segment lamp. It is explanatory drawing of the modification which provides the privilege according to instruction | indication input. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And, in response to the start of one of the special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a decoration segment lamp 30 formed using a plurality of segment lamps is provided at a predetermined position inside or outside the game area, such as the lower left part of the game area. The decoration segment lamp 30 includes, for example, a plurality of effect lamps arranged in a matrix such as a square lattice shape (mesh shape). Executed. The decoration segment lamp 30 includes a mission completion notification lamp 30A. The mission success notification lamp 30A is turned on in a lighting manner different from that in a normal production when a specific production that succeeds (achieves) a predetermined mission is executed, so that the mission succeeds (achieves) To be recognized by the player.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30 including the mission achievement notification lamp 30A, and other decoration LEDs are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration segment lamp 30 (including the mission achievement notification lamp 30A). And a function of determining control contents for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the decoration LED or the like.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration segment lamp 30 are based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving of the LED for decoration (including the mission achievement notification lamp 30A) and decoration LEDs is mounted.

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration segment lamp 30 (including the mission completion notification lamp 30A) and the decoration LED.

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, when a start winning (second start winning) in which a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

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

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

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

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed. Note that if the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control with the high opening control is being performed, the big hit game state is terminated. Later, time-shortening control with high opening control may be performed.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), executed in the short time state The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, first, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. . After that, when the reach effect of Super A is executed and the reach effect of Super B is not executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in a definite manner. On the other hand, when the super-B reach production is executed, the super-B reach production is executed after the super-B reach production having higher hit reliability than the super-A reach production. Is derived and fixedly displayed. Execution of the reach effect of Super B following the reach effect of Super A is also referred to as “the reach effect develops”. Super A's reach production will be the pre-development reach production. On the other hand, the reach effect of Super B is the reach effect after development.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable state may be notified.

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

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A definite decorative design is derived. In addition, when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, an effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute the reach effect. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). An image is displayed. Therefore, the display screen in the image display device 5 is most likely to receive the player's attention as the game progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the image display device 5 becomes a main effect means for performing the main effects relating to the game.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

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

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type buffer value from the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. When the jackpot type identified at this time is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control. For example, a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a setting for starting the time reduction control is performed. For example, a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state, and a short time counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to a predetermined value. A count initial value (for example, “100”) may be set. The time-count counter counts the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the time-control is completed. In response to the fact that the big hit type is “probable change”, when the time reduction control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, without setting the initial value of the time reduction counter, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, so that It is only necessary to set the winning game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”. When the probability change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, by limiting the result of the special figure display so that it is not determined to be “small hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment interest due to the delay. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Also good.

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

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. In addition, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so that it is not determined to be “accuracy”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be determined to be “surprise” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

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

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 6A, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7C shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed, and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed. Is set so that the determination ratio of the variation pattern that is not executed is lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7C, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2 in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the super A and super B reach effects are not executed is the change pattern PA2. -2 and fluctuation pattern PA2-3 are set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special diagram variation time and content, but the variable display result. Will be “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7C, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation degree of big hit is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Further, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 6A, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

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

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, menu processing is executed (step S75). In the menu processing, for example, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9 (A) can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and further, password input as shown in FIG. 9 (B) or FIG. 9 (C). It is possible to output code as shown in.

  Following the menu process in step S75, an effect control process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a decoration light emission such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, and the decoration LED. Determination, determination, and setting according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like regarding the control content of effect operations using various effect devices such as lighting operation in the body and drive operation in the effect model (movable member) Etc. are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, effect random number update processing is executed (step S77), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the menu processing shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (number of special figure reserved memories) of the special figure game is “0” (step S301). At this time, if the number of reserved memories is “0” (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not a special symbol or a decorative symbol is being variably displayed (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, whether or not the variable display is being performed may be determined based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is other than “0”.

  If variable display is not being performed in step S302 (step S302; No), it is determined whether or not menu operation processing for executing a predetermined menu operation processing is being performed (step S303). When the menu operation process is not in progress (step S303; No), is there a menu display request for requesting the display of the menu screen based on, for example, the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example? It is determined whether or not (step S304). As an example, when a tilting operation in a predetermined direction (for example, forward direction) in the stick controller 31A or a pressing operation on the push button 31B is continuously detected for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), a menu display request is made. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When there is no menu display request in step S304 (step S304; No), the execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a menu display request (step S304; Yes), a predetermined menu screen display control is performed to control the image display device 5 to display a menu screen as shown in FIG. Step S305). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control reads various control data from the effect control pattern for displaying the menu screen prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and sends a display control command to the display control unit 123. A menu screen may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  When the menu operation process is being performed in step S303 (step S303; Yes), after executing the process of step S305, the menu operation process is executed (step S306), and the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  If the number of pending storage is other than “0” in step S301 (step S301; No), or if variable display is being performed in step S302 (step S302; Yes), whether or not the menu operation process is being performed. Is determined (step S307). At this time, if the menu operation process is not in progress (step S307; No), the execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when the menu operation process is being performed (step S307; Yes), the menu operation process being executed is terminated (step S308), and then the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  The menu screen displayed by the display control in step S305 includes items such as “password input”, “code display”, “data clear”, “mission list”, and “end” as shown in FIG. Is provided. When this menu screen is displayed, the item to be selected (displayed in black-and-white reversal) can be changed by a predetermined operation (for example, tilting operation of the operation stick) on the stick controller 31A. In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined operation (for example, a push / pull operation of a trigger button) on the stick controller 31A or a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) on the push button 31B, and processing corresponding to the item is performed. Is executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the menu operation process executed in step S306 of FIG. In the menu operation process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a password input request has been made (step S321). For example, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, when the selection of the item “password input” is confirmed, it may be determined that there is a password input request.

  When there is a password input request in step S321 (step S321; Yes), control for accepting the password input is performed (step S322). As an example, in the process of step S322, a password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed, enabling password acceptance. The password input to the pachinko machine 1 is managed by designating a predetermined network address (specifically, URL, IP address, etc.) based on, for example, a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko machine 1 Anything issued by the server may be used. Alternatively, it may be issued by photographing a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player. Alternatively, the password may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, the password may be output by a gaming machine application downloaded from a predetermined management server to the terminal device and executed.

  The password input screen shown in FIG. 9B includes a password input field for displaying the input password (symbol string), an input selection field for displaying a list of symbols for selecting a symbol to be input, and a password input. "Erase one character" item to delete one character from the symbol string displayed in the field, "Determination" item to confirm (determine) the password to enter the symbol string displayed in the password input field, and enter the password There is a “return” item to cancel and return to the menu screen. When the password input screen is displayed, a symbol to be displayed in the password input field is selected from the input selection field based on the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation or the like on the stick controller 31A, and the selection of the item “decision” is confirmed. Thus, the symbol string displayed in the password input field is determined as the password to be input.

  Following the processing in step S322, it is determined whether or not the password input has been completed (step S323). For example, by confirming the selection of the item “decision” shown in FIG. 9B, when the input of the password is completed (step S323; Yes), it is determined whether or not the input password is valid. (Step S324). When the symbol string that is a password that can be accepted on the password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 16 symbols) according to a predetermined format, it is an input of a valid password. Determined.

  For example, a predetermined area of the ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 corresponds to symbols constituting passwords (alphanumeric characters: 10 types, Roman letters [upper case]: 26 types, Roman letters [lower case]: 26 types, a total of 62 types). Thus, a password analysis table that defines numerical values “0” to “61” is stored. The password received on the password input screen is replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to this password analysis table. The player ID, common data, and unique data are extracted by converting the replaced numerical value (decimal number) into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number. The player ID is information for identifying a player who performs a game using the pachinko gaming machine 1. The common data includes the model information that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 1 that issued this password (or a two-dimensional code including the password), and the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the variable display count and the number of jackpots. It is sufficient that data such as game history information that can be commonly used is included. The unique data is available when the password is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like of the same model. For example, the production history information that can be used according to the type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the production appearance status and the instruction input history. It is only necessary to include data such as. Thus, it is only necessary to be able to specify the mission achievement status in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various information extracted from the password.

  When it is determined that the password input in step S324 is valid (step S324; Yes), the mission management table is set in accordance with the mission achievement status specified based on this password (step S325). ). For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the mission management table shows, for each of the various effects shown in the “mission target effect” item, the mission achievement difficulty level shown in the “achievement difficulty” item, and “achievement / non-achievement”. It is composed of table data indicating the achievement or non-achievement of the mission shown in the item “Achieved”. The effect control CPU 120 reads out field data of “mission target effect” and “achievement difficulty” from a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example, and writes and stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the mission management table buffer of the effect control buffer setting unit). Let Then, field data of “achievement / non-achievement” is set according to the mission achievement status specified based on the input password.

  The effects shown in the “mission target effect” item are, for example, some predetermined notice effects among a plurality of types of notice effects, and some reach effects predetermined among a plurality of types of reach effects. Thus, what is necessary is just the effect previously selected from the multiple types of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Here, the effects such as the notice effect and the reach effect are effects that suggest the possibility that the variable display result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a “hit” and becomes a big hit game state, but these effects are executed. Just because it does not necessarily determine that a game result of a big hit gaming state is obtained. Thus, the effect shown in the item “mission target effect” does not need to correspond to a predetermined game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and may be any record as long as the history of execution of the effect can be stored. . Of course, for example, an effect corresponding to a predetermined game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the item of “mission target effect”, such as a notification effect informing that the variable display result is “big hit”. Good. Information indicating the execution history of such effects is transmitted to a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player and accessed to the management server using this terminal device, for example, providing predetermined digital content. A predetermined privilege may be given to the person. Thereby, the player's interest can be enhanced even for effects that do not correspond to the game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the mission management table shown in FIG. 12, field data of “achievement / non-delivery” is set for each item of “mission target effect”. That is, the effect in which the field data indicating “achievement” is set in the item “achievement / non-delivery” is an effect already executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. On the other hand, an effect in which field data indicating “not achieved” is set in the item “achieved / not reached” is an effect that has not yet been executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The table data constituting such a mission management table includes performance history information that can identify, for each type of specific effect, a history of execution of a specific effect predetermined in the pachinko machine 1 or the like as an effect for achieving the mission. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like. If an effect that is a specific effect is executed for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like, or if it is executed up to a predetermined number of times in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like, it is predetermined as an effect for achieving the mission. Good.

  When there is no password input request in step S321 shown in FIG. 11 (step S321; No), or after setting the mission management table in step S325, the code corresponding to the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is determined whether or not there is a code output request for requesting output (step S326). For example, when the selection of the item “code output” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, it may be determined that there is a code output request. Even when the password input is not completed in step S323 shown in FIG. 11 or when the password input in step S324 is not valid, the process may proceed to step S326. When the password input is not completed or when the input password is not valid, the menu operation process is temporarily stopped, and the password is changed by the process of step S322 in response to the next timer interrupt. Input control may be performed again.

  When there is a code output request in step S326 (step S326; Yes), the mission management table is checked (step 327). Based on these check results, control for outputting a code corresponding to the game history is performed (step S328). As an example, in the process of step S328, the code output screen shown in FIG. 9C is displayed, and a two-dimensional code that conforms to a predetermined standard (specific examples such as JIS X 0510 standard or ISO / IEC 18004 standard) is output. To do. In this two-dimensional code, in addition to the model information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the player ID, information that can specify the variable display count, the number of jackpots, the appearance appearance status, etc., and the terminal possessed by the player A network address or the like for accessing the management server using the device (mobile terminal) may be included.

  The two-dimensional code output on the code output screen as shown in FIG. 9C may include password information indicating a password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, a password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed on the code output screen separately from the two-dimensional code. That is, the password issued according to the execution result of the specific effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be included in a two-dimensional code that can be photographed using a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player, It may be provided as information different from the two-dimensional code. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to issuing a password, and the password issued by the management server may be acquired by accessing the management server using a terminal device that has photographed the two-dimensional code. Alternatively, a password may be issued at the terminal device by executing a predetermined password issuing program at the terminal device that has photographed the two-dimensional code. Information such as a two-dimensional code and a password is not limited to the information displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is output. For example, a ticket printed with a two-dimensional code and a password is issued and output. You may do. Alternatively, information such as a two-dimensional code and a password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be transmitted to the terminal device by performing wireless or wired communication between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the terminal device.

  When there is no code output request in step S326 shown in FIG. 11 (step S326; No), or after the code output is controlled in step S328, initialization of data indicating the execution history of the specific effect is requested. It is determined whether or not there is a data clear request to be performed (step S329). For example, when the selection of the item “DATA CLEAR” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG.

  When there is a data clear request in step S329 (step S329; Yes), the mission management table is initialized (step S330). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may clear the field data of “achieved / not reached” in the mission management table and set so as to be “not achieved” for any effect. By initializing the mission management table in this way, the production history information indicating the history of execution of the specific production in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like can be deleted.

  When there is no data clear request in step S329 (step S329; No), or after the mission management table is initialized in step S330, a list of mission achievement statuses due to the execution of an effect that is a specific effect is listed. It is determined whether or not there is a mission list request for display (step S331). For example, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, when the selection of the item “mission list” is confirmed, it may be determined that there is a mission list request. When there is no mission list request (step S331; No), the execution of the menu operation process is terminated.

  When there is a mission list request in step S331 (step S331; Yes), the mission management table is checked (step S332), and control for displaying a list of mission achievement statuses for each type of specific effect is performed ( Step S333).

  13A to 13C show display examples of the mission list. The list of missions may be displayed so that the player can recognize the type of mission and whether or not the mission has been achieved on any of a plurality of display pages in accordance with, for example, different achievement difficulty levels for a plurality of missions. For example, according to each of the mission achievement difficulty levels LV1 to LV3, a separate display page is provided as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, and the mission achievement according to the achievement difficulty level is achieved on each display page. Display the status so that you can check it. On the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13A, a list of missions with achievement difficulty level LV1 is displayed. On the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13B, a list of missions with achievement difficulty level LV2 is displayed. On the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13C, a list of missions with achievement difficulty level LV3 is displayed.

  In these mission list display pages, for example, information indicating the types of missions that have already been achieved is displayed (in black characters) in a normal display mode that is easily recognized by the player. On the other hand, information indicating missions that have not yet been achieved may be displayed in a special display mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, for example, by performing black and white reversal and halftone display (white character display). Moreover, what is necessary is just to change the alerting | reporting aspect of the information which shows the achievement status of a mission by changing the display aspect of a background image or a message image for every display page of a mission list.

  For example, on the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13A, a background image HG1 is displayed, and a message image MS1 for informing a message such as “First, here!” Is displayed. On the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13 (B), a background image HG2 different from the background image HG1 is displayed, and a message image MS2 for notifying the message “Still More !!” different from the message image MS1. Is displayed. In the mission list display page shown in FIG. 13C, a background image HG3 different from the background image HG1 and the background image HG2 is displayed and different from the message image MS1 and the message image MS2, “Congratulations! A message image MS3 for informing the message is displayed.

  In addition, it is not limited to what makes a report mode different by changing the display of a background image or a message image, for example, the display color, shape, or pattern of information indicating a mission, or a part or all of these are changed. Alternatively, the notification mode of information indicating the achievement status of the mission may be changed by changing the display of an arbitrary effect image such as changing the display of the character image. In addition, any production device such as sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, lighting effect of the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, and the decoration LED, the operation of the production model, or a combination of some or all of them The notification mode of information indicating the achievement status of the mission may be varied by varying the production mode.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a mission achievement notification effect (step S160). Thereafter, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, one of the following processes of steps S170 to S178 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display, notification effects, reach effects, and other various effects, the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, etc. Contains.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit “ Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Update to “6”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hit notification effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying above, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the small hit notification effect in response to the start of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9, the decorative segment lamp 30, and other decorative LEDs, various effects Take control. The small hit notification effect may be continuously executed from the start of the small hit gaming state to the end thereof. Alternatively, the small hit notification effect may be executed in a predetermined period before the small hit gaming state is started and ended. When the execution period of the small hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative segment lamp 30 and other decorative LEDs. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start presentation process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the presentation process flag is “6”. In the jackpot start effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the big hit start effect in response to the start of the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9, the decorative segment lamp 30, and other decorative LEDs, various effect controls are performed. Do. The jackpot start time effect may be executed in a predetermined period from the end of the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination to the start of the first round game in the jackpot game state. The jackpot start time effect may include a jackpot notification effect that clearly notifies that the jackpot gaming state is reached, or is executed in response to the jackpot gaming state that is not clearly notified that the jackpot gaming state is reached. It may include any directing. Corresponding to the end of the execution of the big hit start time production, the value of the production process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing.

  The big hit effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the segment lamp 30 and other decorative LEDs is performed to execute the big hit effect. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration segment are output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. The ending effect is executed by performing various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 30 and other decorative LEDs. After the effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S160 of FIG. 14 as the mission achievement notification process. In the mission achievement notification process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a game effect related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). The game effects include, for example, variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a notice effect, a reach effect, a big hit effect, etc., and may be any effects related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control CPU 120 plays the game at any one timing when the execution of the game effect is started, at a predetermined timing when the game effect is being executed, or when the execution of the game effect is ended. It is only necessary to be able to determine for each production that there is a production effect.

  When it is determined in step S401 that a game effect is to be executed (step S401; Yes), the mission management table is checked (step S402), and the game effect is determined for a plurality of mission target effects. It is determined whether any of the effects is present (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the content of the game effect from the effect control pattern and the like, and when it matches one of the effects indicated by the field data of “mission target effect” in the mission management table, it is the mission target effect. Can be determined.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is a mission target effect (step S403; Yes), it is determined whether or not a new mission has been achieved (step S404). For example, when the field data “achieved / not reached” corresponding to the mission target effect determined to match in the process of step S403 indicates “not reached”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a new effect by executing the specific effect. It can be determined that the mission has been achieved. When the mission is achieved by executing the production indicated by the field data of “mission target production” a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the number of times the production has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. In addition, it may be determined that a new mission has been achieved.

  If it is determined in step S404 that a new mission has been achieved (step S404; Yes), for example, “achieved / not achieved” field data corresponding to the mission target effect determined to match in the process of step S403 is “ The mission management table is updated by rewriting from “not achieved” to “achieved” (step S405). Subsequently, a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds as a specific example) is set as a mission achievement notification period. Further, a pattern prepared in advance as a mission achievement notification control pattern is selected from a plurality of effect control patterns stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and set as a usage pattern (step S407). The mission achievement notification control pattern is an effect control pattern in which the mission achievement notification lamp 30A included in the decoration segment lamp 30 is lit in a lighting manner different from that in a normal performance. In the process of step S407, a common mission achievement notification control pattern may be set regardless of which of the plurality of prepared missions the mission determined to have been achieved in the process of step S404. . Accordingly, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A can be lit in a common lighting mode, such as a white flash lighting mode, regardless of the type of specific effect executed as achieving one of a plurality of missions. .

  When it is determined in step S401 that there is no execution of a game effect (step S401; No), when it is determined in step S403 that it is not a mission target effect (step S403; No), or in step S404 When it is determined that a new mission has not been achieved (step S404; No), it is determined whether it is the mission achievement notification period (step S408). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the mission achievement notification period (step S408; No), the execution of the mission achievement notification process is terminated.

  When it is determined that it is the mission achievement notification period (step S408; Yes), after executing the processing of step S407, control for executing the mission achievement notification is performed (step S409). For example, the effect control CPU 120 generates a predetermined electrical decoration signal and transmits it to the lamp control board 14 so that the mission completion notification lamp 30A included in the decoration segment lamp 30 can recognize the achievement of the mission. Light up in a manner. At this time, it is determined whether or not the mission achievement notification period ends (step S410). For example, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the mission achievement notification period set by the process of step S406 is ended by measuring the elapsed time since the execution of the mission achievement notification is started.

  If the mission achievement notification period has not ended in step S410 (step S410; No), the execution of the mission achievement notification process is terminated. On the other hand, when the mission achievement notification period ends (step S410; Yes), for example, after setting the mission completion notification to be finished, such as returning the lighting state of the mission achievement notification lamp 30A to the lighting state at the time of normal performance ( Step S411), the execution of the mission achievement notification process is terminated.

  In the mission achievement notification process shown in FIG. 15, if a new mission is achieved when a game effect is executed, notification control for updating the mission management table and executing the mission achievement notification is performed. . Therefore, the execution ratio of the game effects does not change depending on the achievement status such as the number of mission achievements. Therefore, the same specific effect may be executed again after the specific effect that achieves the new mission is executed. On the other hand, when a new mission is achieved, the field data of “achieved / not achieved” in the mission management table is rewritten to “achieved”. Thereby, after a predetermined specific effect is executed and a predetermined mission is achieved, even if the same specific effect is executed, the same mission is not achieved again.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 14 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S501). ). As an example, in the process of step S501, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S502). The notice effect period is determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) selected based on the decision to execute the notice effect in the variable display effect setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. It only has to be. When it is a notice effect period in step S502 (step S502; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, in order to execute a notice effect in a predetermined effect form according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123 or the voice control board is created. 13 may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14 or the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, and other decoration LEDs are displayed. It is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on / off / flashing, operating the effect model, or combining some or all of them.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S502 (step S502; No), after executing the process of step S503, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S504). . The reach effect execution period is determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (the special figure change time effect control pattern) selected corresponding to the change pattern in the variable display effect setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. That's fine. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S504 (step S504; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, in order to execute a reach effect according to a predetermined effect mode in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the special control variation effect control pattern, various commands are generated and the display control unit 123 or What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, and other decoration LEDs are displayed. It is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on / off / flashing, operating the effect model, or combining a part or all of them.

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S504 (step S504; No), after executing the process of step S505, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S506), the execution of the effect process during variable display is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S501 (step S501; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S507). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S507; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S507 (step S507; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S508). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (step S509). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S510), and the execution of the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S176 of FIG. 14 as the big hit start effect process. In the jackpot start time effect process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the start time of the effect period in which the predetermined effect as the jackpot start time effect is executed (step S521). For example, the production control CPU 120 updates the value of the production process flag from “3” corresponding to the waiting process per special figure to “6” which is the value corresponding to the big hit start production process. When the big hit start stage effect process is executed, it may be determined that it is the start timing of the effect period.

  When it is determined in step S521 that it is the start timing of the production period (step S521; Yes), for example, an operation detection information buffer provided in a predetermined area (eg, production control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is initialized (step S521). S522). As the operation detection information buffer, for example, when a predetermined operation by a player on a predetermined operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, operation detection information capable of specifying the detection result is detected for each operation. A storage area may be ensured so as to be stored according to the order. The CPU 120 for effect control is an “operation target” that can specify an operation means in which a predetermined operation by a player is detected, an “operation content” that can specify an operation content for the operation means, and the number of times the operation is detected. Are stored in the operation detection information buffer in association with an “operation number” indicating the order in which each operation is detected.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S522, setting for starting a predetermined operation valid period is performed (step S523). In this embodiment, a white-out effect in which the screen display of the image display device 5 is displayed in white as a whole is performed as a big hit start effect. The period during which this whiteout effect is executed is set as the operation valid period. Therefore, during a period during which the whiteout effect is executed, a predetermined operation (for example, an operation rod tilting operation, a trigger button pushing operation, a push button 31B pressing operation, etc.) on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is performed. Effectively detected. In the process of step S523, a predetermined period (specifically 7 seconds) that corresponds to the execution period of the whiteout effect may be set as the operation effective period.

  When it is determined in step S521 that it is not the start timing of the effect period (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not it is an operation effective period (step S524). Thus, when it is determined in step S524 that the operation valid period is determined (step S524; Yes), after the operation valid period start setting is performed by the process in step S523, an effect for executing the whiteout effect is performed. Operation control is performed (step S525). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a whiteout effect by transmitting a predetermined command to the display control unit 123 so that the screen display of the image display device 5 is entirely white.

  Subsequent to the effect operation control in step S525, processing during the operation valid period is executed (step S526). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period ends (step S527). At this time, when the operation valid period does not end (step S527; No), the execution of the big hit start time presentation process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S524 that the operation effective period is not reached (step S524; No), or when it is determined in step S527 that the operation effective period ends (step S527; Yes), the whiteout effect is ended. Is set (step S528). Also, an operation result determination process is executed (step S529). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step S530), the execution of the effect process at the time of starting the big hit is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during the operation validity period executed in step 526 of FIG. In the processing during the operation effective period shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an operation for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected (step S601). ). At this time, when it is determined that no operation is detected (step S601; No), the execution of the process during the operation valid period is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is detected (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation is a continuous operation due to the continuous detection (step S602). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may determine that the operation is a continuation operation when the same operation is detected as when the process during the operation valid period was executed last time.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the operation is a continuation operation (step S602; Yes), the execution of the process during the operation valid period is terminated. In this embodiment, since operation detection information indicating the number of times that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B (the number of operations) is stored, one operation means is continuously operated. This prevents the number of operations from being inappropriately updated by a continuous operation. When a continuous operation is performed, the time during which the operation is continuously performed may be measured, and data indicating the measured operation time may be stored in the operation detection information buffer. If it is determined in step S602 that the operation is not a continuation operation (step S602; No), the operation detection information buffer is checked (step S603) to determine whether the operation content is the same as the previous operation (step S603). Step S604). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control is indicated by field data of “operation content” from record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer as shown in FIG. Identify the operation. By comparing the operation content thus identified with the operation content detected in step S601, it may be determined whether or not the operation content is the same as the previous operation. In the process of step S604, the operation target (operation means) indicated by the field data of “operation target” is selected from the record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer. ) Is identified and compared with the operation target detected in the process of step S601, the operation content may be determined to be different when the operation target is different. That is, in the process of step S604, when both the current operation target and the operation content are the same as the previous operation, it is determined that they are the same operation content, while at least one of the operation target and the operation content is different. In addition, it may be determined that the operation contents are not the same.

  When it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are the same (step S604; Yes), the number of operations is incremented by 1 (step S605), and the execution of the process during the operation valid period is ended. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control indicates the field data of “number of operations” in the record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer as the process of step S605. The number of operations to be performed may be updated to add one. The process of step S604 is executed when it is determined by the process of step S602 that the operation is not a continuation operation. Therefore, when it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are the same, one of the plurality of operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is repeatedly (intermittently) in the same operation mode. ) It is operated. In the process of step S605, the field number of “operation count” is updated without adding new record data in the operation detection information buffer, thereby preventing the data amount of the operation detection information from increasing. Various operation contents for a plurality of operation means can be stored.

  When it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are not the same (step S604; No), the operation detection information is set to a new operation number (step S606), and the execution of the process during the operation effective period is ended. . For example, the effect control CPU 120 adds record data for storing new operation detection information in the operation detection information buffer as the process of step S606, and based on the detection result of the process of step S601, The field data of “operation content” may be set. Further, “1” corresponding to the first operation may be set as the field data of “number of operations”. As an example, when the push operation on the push button 31B is repeated three times, as shown in FIG. 18, the “operation number” is “1”, the “operation object” is “push button”, and the “operation” Data indicating that “content” is “pressed” and “number of operations” is “3” is stored. Thereafter, when the leftward tilting operation is performed once with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 31A, “operation number” is “2” and “operation target” is “operation stick (stick controller)”. Data indicating that “operation content” is “left” and “number of operations” is “1” is newly set. By setting the data in the operation detection information buffer in this way, various operation contents for a plurality of operation means can be stored.

  In the big hit start effect process shown in FIG. 17, when the setting for starting the operation effective period is performed by the process of step S523, or when it is determined that the operation effective period is the process of step S524, the process of step S526 is performed. By executing the processing during the operation valid period, a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S524 that the operation valid period is not reached, or when it is determined in step S527 that the operation valid period is to be ended, the value of the effect process flag is set to “7” by the process of step S530. Is updated. Thereafter, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit effect processing in step S177 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, and thus the processing during the operation effective period in step S526 is not executed. Thus, after the operation valid period set by the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 17 ends, the operation detection information is not updated even if a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Limit to.

  When the operation is not valid, the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, the operation detection means such as the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2, or both of these operation means and operation detection means. May be stopped so that a predetermined operation on the operating means is not detected. Alternatively, although the power supply to the operation means and the operation detection means is continued, the operation detection with respect to the operation means may be disabled by the operation detection means. Alternatively, a detection signal indicating that an operation on the operation means is detected is transmitted from the operation detection means such as the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. For example, the operation on the operation unit may not be recognized effectively by discarding the received detection signal.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation result determination process executed in step S529 of FIG. In this operation result determination process, whether or not the content of the operation detected in the operation valid period using some or all of the plurality of operation determination patterns prepared in advance matches any of the operation determination patterns. Determine. And when it determines with matching with any operation determination pattern, the setting for providing the player with the privilege predetermined | prescribed corresponding to the operation determination pattern is performed.

  FIGS. 21A1 to 21A5 show setting examples of a plurality of operation determination patterns used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, first to fifth operation determination patterns are prepared in advance. For example, pattern data indicating the first to fifth operation determination patterns may be stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. In any of the first to fifth operation determination patterns shown in FIGS. 21A1 to 21A5, the “operation number” corresponds to “1”, the “operation object” is “push button”, and “operation content”. Is “press”. That is, in this embodiment, a predetermined operation is performed on the player based on the detection of the pressing operation on the push button 31B in the operation effective period corresponding to the execution period of the whiteout effect that is the big hit start effect. Benefits are granted. On the other hand, in the first to fifth operation determination patterns shown in FIGS. 21A1 to 21A5, the setting of “number of operations” is different.

  As described above, the operation matches the different operation determination patterns according to the number of times the push button 31B is pressed (the number of consecutive hits) detected in the operation valid period. Therefore, when a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period, different operation determination patterns depending on whether the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) is less than a predetermined number or more than a predetermined number. It is determined that the operation at has been performed. For example, when the number of pressing operations to the push button 31B detected in the operation detection period is “1”, it is determined that the operation with the first operation determination pattern shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the number of pressing operations for the push button 31B detected in the operation detection period is “2” (when “1” or more at the first hit), the second operation determination pattern shown in FIG. It is determined that the operation at has been performed. In the second operation determination pattern, the number of pressing operations is “1” more than in the first operation determination pattern. That is, the operation in the second operation determination pattern includes an operation in the additional operation pattern in which the push button 31B is pressed once more after the operation in the first operation determination pattern. Similarly, for the operations in the third to fifth operation determination patterns, the push button 31B is pressed once or more times after the first operation determination pattern or the second operation determination pattern. Includes operations with operation patterns.

  In the operation result determination process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first enters the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the current variable display result is “big hit”, so-called first hit (time reduction control is performed). It is determined whether or not it is a big hit when it is not broken (step S621). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the gaming state when the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a gaming state in which the time-shorting control is performed in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, and so on. If it is not a game state, it may be determined that it is the first hit.

  When it is determined in step S621 that it is the first hit (step S621; Yes), the value of the variable N used for selecting a use pattern from the plurality of operation determination patterns is set to “2” (step S621). S622). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S621 that it is not the first hit (step S621; No), the value of the variable N is set to “5” (step S623).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S622 and S623, the Nth operation determination pattern specified corresponding to the value of the variable N is selected from the first to fifth operation determination patterns, and the usage pattern is selected. (Step S624). Then, the operation detection information stored in the operation detection information buffer is compared (step S625). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the record data whose “operation number” is “1” in the operation detection information buffer, and performs the process of step S624 for the field data of “operation target”, “operation content”, and “number of operations” Compare with the operation judgment pattern set in.

  Based on the comparison result of the process of step S625, it is determined whether or not the operation detected in the operation valid period satisfies the operation determination pattern (step S626). For example, the effect control CPU 120 matches the operation determination pattern and the operation detection information in “operation target” and “operation content”, and the “operation count” in the operation detection information indicates “operation count” in the operation determination pattern. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the detected operation satisfies the operation determination pattern on the condition that it is as described above. As a specific example, when the fifth operation determination pattern shown in FIG. 21A5 is set as the usage pattern in the process of step S624, the number of pressing operations for the push button 31B detected in the operation effective period. When the (number of consecutive hits) is “5” or more, it is determined that the operation determination pattern is satisfied. On the other hand, when the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) on the push button 31B is less than “5”, or a predetermined operation (tilting operation, etc.) on an operation means (such as an operating rod of the stick controller 31A) different from the push button 31B. When detected, it is determined that the fifth operation determination pattern is not satisfied. The operation determination pattern determined to be satisfied in the process of step S626 is also referred to as a “satisfaction pattern”.

  In the process of step S625, only the operation detection information necessary for comparison with the operation determination pattern set in the process of step S624 may be read from the operation detection information buffer and compared. For example, when the first to fifth operation determination patterns as shown in FIGS. 21A1 to 21A5 are used, only the record data whose “operation number” is “1” is read in the operation detection information buffer. Thus, it may be compared with each operation determination pattern. Therefore, even when data indicating a valid operation detection result is stored as record data having an “operation number” of “2” or more in the operation detection information buffer, the operation determination pattern is satisfied in the process of step S626. This makes it possible to determine. That is, even when an operation with an operation pattern different from the additional operation pattern is detected after an operation that satisfies any one of the plurality of operation determination patterns is detected, the operation determination pattern corresponding to the portion to be satisfied is detected. It can be determined that the operation. Further, even when another operation is detected after the operation with the additional operation pattern is detected, it can be determined that the operation is based on the operation determination pattern including the operation with the additional operation pattern.

  Note that, as a part or all of the plurality of operation determination patterns, a pattern including record data corresponding to the case where the “operation number” is “2” or more may be prepared. In the process of step S604 shown in FIG. 19, when both the current operation target and the operation content are the same as the previous operation, it is determined that the operation content is the same, while at least one of the operation target and the operation content is determined. If they are different, it is determined that the operation contents are not the same. When it is determined that the operation contents are not the same, the operation detection information is set to a new operation number by the process of step S606. Accordingly, by using an operation determination pattern corresponding to the case where the “operation number” is “2” or more, an operation combining a plurality of operation means, an operation combining different operation contents even with the same operation means, and the like. It becomes possible to detect various operation contents for a plurality of operation means or a single operation means.

  When it is determined in step S626 that the operation determination pattern is satisfied (step S626; Yes), control is performed to execute an operation condition establishment notification that notifies that a predetermined operation condition is satisfied (step S627). . For example, the CPU 120 for effect control generates a predetermined display control command, a sound effect signal, and the like and transmits them to the display control unit 123 and the sound control board 13. Accordingly, for example, if a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, an operation condition establishment notification can be executed by the predetermined effect device. Good.

  FIG. 21B shows a setting example of operation condition establishment notification executed by the process of step S627. In this embodiment, as the notification of establishment of the operation condition, the common notification sound (common notification sound) regardless of the satisfaction pattern, and the name of the music played as a part of the big hit effect depending on the satisfaction pattern (music) Name) is output using the speakers 8L and 8R. Furthermore, in the operation condition establishment notification, a character image indicating the music title and a character image indicating the number of operations according to the satisfaction pattern are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The operation condition establishment notification is performed by any one of output of a common notification sound, output of sound indicating a song name, display of a character image indicating a song name, and display of a character image indicating the number of operations. Alternatively, some or all of these may be executed in combination. As described above, the operation condition establishment notification is a notification mode for commonly reporting the establishment of the operation condition regardless of the satisfaction pattern, a notification mode for notifying the content of a privilege that differs depending on the satisfaction pattern, or an operation that varies depending on the satisfaction pattern. It is only necessary to provide a notification mode for notifying the detection result of the above, or a notification mode combining some or all of these.

  Depending on the satisfaction pattern, the combination of notification contents in the notification of establishment of the operation condition may be varied. Depending on the number of times that the variable display result is “big hit” (the number of consecutive chunks) without the gaming state being in the normal state, the combination of notification contents in the notification that the operation condition has been established may be varied. In the operation condition establishment notification using the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the operation condition establishment notification and updated by a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and the operation condition establishment notification determination table. You may determine the combination of alerting | reporting content by a predetermined ratio.

  Subsequent to the notification control by the process of step S627, after setting for giving a different privilege to the player according to the satisfaction pattern (step S628), the execution of the operation result determination process is terminated. In this embodiment, when the operation content detected in the operation valid period satisfies any of the operation determination patterns, a different piece of music according to the satisfaction pattern may be played as part of the big hit effect. it can. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the operation determination pattern determined to be satisfied by the process of step S626 out of a plurality of effect control patterns (effect control pattern during the big hit) prepared in advance to execute the effect during the big hit. What is necessary is just to select the attached big hit effect control pattern and set it to the use pattern.

  When it is determined in step S626 that the operation determination pattern is not satisfied (step S626; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the variable N is “1” (step S629). At this time, if the value of the variable N is other than “1” (step S629; No), the value of the variable N is updated so as to be subtracted by 1 (step S630), and the process returns to step S624. As a result, the first and second operation determination patterns are used in the case of the first hit, while the first to fifth operation determination patterns are used in cases other than the first hit. Whether or not any operation determination pattern is satisfied is determined in descending order of the number of times.

  When it is determined in step S629 that the value of the variable N is “1” (step S629; Yes), a setting is made to execute an effect when there is no satisfaction that does not satisfy any operation determination pattern ( Step S631). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select the big hit effect control pattern corresponding to the unsatisfactory effect from the plurality of big hit effect control patterns prepared in advance, and set it to the use pattern.

  FIG. 21 (C) shows a specific example in which the contents of the big hit effect are set by the processes of steps S628 and S631. In this embodiment, a sound effect to be one of the music MV0 to music MV5 is set as a part of the big hit effect by setting the effect control execution data in a plurality of big hit effect control patterns prepared in advance. , 8R. In the process of step S628, in order to output a sound effect that is one of the music MV1 to the music MV5, corresponding to which of the first to fifth operation determination patterns is the satisfaction pattern determined in the process of step S626. The big hit effect control pattern is selected. On the other hand, in the process of step S631, the big hit effect control pattern for outputting the sound effect to be the music MV0 is selected in response to the unsatisfied time. In this way, the sound effect that is one of the music MV1 to the music MV5 is a big hit only when an operation that matches any of the first to fifth operation determination patterns serving as hidden commands is detected in the operation effective period. It will be played inside. In this way, when it is determined that a predetermined operation condition is established based on the operation detected during the operation effective period, a privilege that a different piece of music is played than when the operation condition is determined not to be established. Can be given to the player.

  It should be noted that, in the plurality of big hit effect control patterns, depending on which of the music MV0 to music MV5 is played, the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, and the like The production control execution data may be set so that the lighting mode of the decoration LED, the operation of the production model, or a combination of some or all of them are different. In this way, any operation determination pattern in which an arbitrary effect mode in the big hit effect changes according to the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) of the push button 31B detected during the white-out effect at the start of the big hit. A different privilege may be given to the player depending on whether the operation is satisfactory.

  The music MV1 to music MV5 that can be played in response to the detection of an operation that satisfies any of the plurality of operation determination patterns are less popular (or premiere) in the order of music MV1 to music MV5, for example. A big hit effect control pattern or the like may be set in advance so that the song becomes popular (or premiere). In this way, in the operation determination pattern including the operation in the additional operation pattern following the operation in the operation determination pattern, compared to when the operation in one operation determination pattern is detected among the plurality of operation determination patterns. When an operation is detected, a privilege advantageous for the player may be given. Alternatively, for example, in the order of music MV1 to music MV5, a big hit effect control pattern or the like may be set in advance so that music with high popularity (or premier feeling) becomes music with low popularity (or premiere feeling). In this case, when an operation with one operation determination pattern among the plurality of operation determination patterns is detected, an operation with an operation determination pattern including an operation with an additional operation pattern following an operation with the operation determination pattern is detected. A privilege more advantageous to the player than when the operation is detected can be given.

  In the operation result determination process shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined in step S621 that it is the first hit, the value of the variable N is set to “2” in step S622. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first hit, the value of the variable N is set to “5” in step S623. Thereafter, in the process of step S624, the Nth operation determination pattern is set as the usage pattern. If it is determined in step S626 that the operation determination pattern is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S630 until the value of the variable N becomes “1”. After the process subtracts 1 from the value of the variable N, the process returns to step S624. Therefore, when the variable display result of this time is “big hit”, when the big hit gaming state becomes the first hit, the first operation determination pattern and the second operation determination pattern are set as usage patterns. On the other hand, the first to fifth operation determination patterns can be set as usage patterns in cases other than the first hit (so-called continuous change). That is, the operations in the third to fifth operation determination patterns are set so that the detection is valid when a predetermined special condition that a big hit gaming state other than the first hit is established is established.

  In the operation result determination process illustrated in FIG. 20, an operation determination pattern including more additional operation patterns is first set as a use pattern in the process of step S624 and compared with operation detection information. Then, the first operation determination pattern that does not include the additional operation pattern is finally set as a use pattern in the process of step S624, and is compared with the operation detection information. Thereby, when many operations are performed, it is inappropriate to determine that the operation determination pattern with few additional operation patterns is satisfied, or to determine that the first operation determination pattern not including the additional operation pattern is satisfied. To prevent it. In addition, when it is determined that an operation determination pattern including more additional operation patterns is satisfied, a process for determining whether or not an operation determination pattern with a small number of additional operation patterns is satisfied, or a first operation that does not include an additional operation pattern A process for determining whether or not the determination pattern is satisfied becomes unnecessary. That is, it is possible to appropriately perform this determination while reducing the processing load required for determining whether or not the operation detected during the operation effective period satisfies the operation determination pattern.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball that has been driven into the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. When the big win symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the special symbol display result as the variable symbol display result is “big hit”, the big win game is controlled by the big hit gaming state and the first prize winning opening is the first. A round that changes to a state (for example, an open state) is performed, which is an advantageous state in which a player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes, for example, the variable display effect setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. An effect control pattern for executing various effects, such as effects, during variable display of decorative symbols is determined. Using the effect control pattern determined in this way, the processes of steps S502 to S506 are repeatedly executed until it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in the process of step S501 shown in FIG. At this time, for example, the “button notice” notice effect may be executed based on the notice effect control pattern determined in the variable display effect setting process in step S171.

  FIG. 22 shows a display example of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 when the notice effect that is “button notice” is executed. When a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed, for example, after the start of all symbol fluctuations, an operation valid period for effectively detecting a pressing operation on the push button 31B is set. At this time, a button operation promotion effect for displaying the message image MT1 and the character image CH1 prompting the player to press the push button 31B on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed. The player can recognize that the detection of the pressing operation on the push button 31B is effective by the promotion notification such as the button operation promotion effect for displaying these effect images. In addition, the display of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation or the operation of the effect model in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative segment lamp 30, or By combining some or all of these, it may be possible to recognize that a predetermined operation by the player is effectively detected, and it may be a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation.

  After such promotion notification is performed, for example, a message image and a character image CH2 that can specify the remaining time of the operation effective period are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 until the operation effective period ends. The player can recognize that the operation effective period in which the detection of the pressing operation on the push button 31B is effective continues by the operation effective period notification displaying the effect image. Note that the operation effective period notification may be performed as long as notification is performed using an arbitrary staging device, similarly to the promotion notification.

  On the other hand, when the control to enter the big hit gaming state is started based on the variable display result being “big hit”, it is assumed that a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, and a promotion notification or operation such as a button operation promotion effect is performed. A predetermined operation by the player is effectively detected without performing an effective period notification. The effect control CPU 120 executes a jackpot start time effect process as shown in FIG. 17, thereby executing a whiteout effect different from the promotion notification and the operation effective period notification, and a predetermined operation by the player as the operation effective period. Effectively detect operations.

  FIG. 23 shows an execution example of the effect at the time of starting the big hit when the control for setting the big hit gaming state is started. In this effect execution example, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination is derived, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting to start the operation effective period by the process of step S523 shown in FIG. Then, by executing the process of step S525, a white-out effect is performed in which the screen display of the image display device 5 is entirely displayed as shown in FIG. 23B.

  When such a whiteout effect is being executed, since the operation is valid, a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected. The effect control CPU 120 executes a process as shown in FIG. 19 as the process during the operation effective period of step S526 shown in FIG. As a result, operation detection information capable of specifying detection results of various operations in the operation effective period is created and stored in the operation detection information buffer. As described above, the whiteout effect does not clearly notify that a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, but promotes notification that prompts the player to perform an operation on the operation means. It will not be. However, if the white-out effect is performed, the operation is valid, so that a player who knows the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 suggests (implies) that the operation on the operation means is detected effectively. Can do.

  Thereafter, when the operation valid period ends with the end of the whiteout effect, a process as shown in FIG. 20 is executed as the operation result determination process in step S529 shown in FIG. At this time, it is determined whether or not the operation detected in the operation effective period is an operation in any of a plurality of predetermined operation determination patterns by the processes of steps S621 to S626, S629, and S630.

  For example, when a continuous hitting operation in which the push button 31B is pressed six times while the whiteout effect as shown in FIG. 23B is being executed, the “operation number” stored in the operation detection information buffer is “ As the record data of “1”, data indicating that “operation target” is “push button”, “operation content” is “pressed”, and “number of operations” is “6” is set. Therefore, if the current big hit is other than the initial hit, it is determined that the fifth operation determination pattern is satisfied by the process of step S626 shown in FIG. At this time, by executing the processing in step S627, an operation condition establishment notification for notifying that the operation condition is established by displaying an effect image and outputting sound effects as shown in FIG. 23C is executed.

  In the operation condition establishment notification shown in FIG. 23C, the sound effect “picone” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a common notification sound regardless of the satisfaction pattern. In addition, sound indicating different music names according to the satisfaction pattern is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a message image indicating the music name is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a message image for informing a message such as “currently five or more hits” indicating the number of operations according to the satisfaction pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Along with the display of these message images, the display of a message image for notifying other messages, etc., the presence of a plurality of operation determination patterns and different privileges depending on the satisfaction pattern are given. You may suggest that.

  When various effects related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as variable display of decorative symbols, notice effect, reach effect, effect at the start of a big hit, effect during the big hit, and ending effect are executed, the process of step S401 shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined that the game effect is executed. When such a game effect is determined to be a mission target effect by the process of step S403, it is determined by the process of step S404 whether or not a new mission has been achieved by executing the effect. Then, when a new mission is achieved, the mission management table is updated in the process of step S405, so that the history of execution of the specific effect can be specified as effect history information that can specify the type of the specific effect executed. Identifiable production type information is stored.

  When a new mission is achieved in this way, notification control by the process of step S409 is performed using the mission notification control pattern set in the process of step S407. Thereby, regardless of the type of the specific effect to be executed, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A included in the decoration segment lamp 30 is turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, thereby realizing that the specific effect is executed. Notification can be executed.

  FIG. 24 shows an execution example of the effect by the lighting operation of the decoration segment lamp 30. As an example, when effect control is performed during normal effects, such as effect control by the processes of steps S503, S505, and S506 illustrated in FIG. 16, for example, the variable display effect setting process in step S171 illustrated in FIG. 14 is determined. The lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the plurality of segment lamps included in the decorative segment lamp 30 is controlled by the setting in the effect control pattern thus set. Thereby, at the time of normal production, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, all of the plurality of segment lamps included in the decorative segment lamp 30 have a red emission color.

  In contrast to such a normal performance, when the mission is achieved, only the mission achievement notification lamp 30A is included in the decorative segment lamp 30 by notification control using the mission notification control pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. Is flashed in white emission color. In this way, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A is lit in a lighting manner different from that of the other segment lamps included in the decorative segment lamp 30, so that a new mission is achieved or a specific effect for achieving the mission is executed. It is possible to notify the player in a recognizable manner that the production history information that can identify the recorded history is recorded.

  Thus, when a new mission is achieved by executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects, the specific effect is executed using the mission achievement notification lamp 30A regardless of the type of the specific effects. Can be recognizable. Thereafter, when the same specific effect is executed again, it is determined in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15 that the effect is a mission target effect, but it is determined that a new mission is not achieved in the process of step S404. At this time, the mission achievement notification period is not set by the process of step S406, and the mission achievement notification control pattern is not set by the process of step S407. Therefore, after executing the mission achievement notification in association with execution of one specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects, the mission achievement notification is restricted from being executed when the specific effect is executed again.

  The mission achievement notification lamp 30A is a decoration segment lamp 30 installed separately from the image display device 5 serving as the main effect means at a predetermined position such as the lower left portion of the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. include. Therefore, even when the mission completion notification lamp 30A is lit in a lighting mode different from that in the normal performance, for example, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the game result is advantageous to the player, such as being controlled in the big hit gaming state. It is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing a new effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a predetermined game value is given.

  A plurality of segment lamps including the mission achievement notification lamp 30 </ b> A are grouped as a decorative segment lamp 30. Then, at the time of a normal performance, lighting / extinguishing / flashing is performed in a predetermined display color such as red in units of the grouped decoration segment lamps 30 by the performance control in the processing of steps S503, S505, and S506 shown in FIG. Production is performed. On the other hand, when the mission is achieved, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A included in the plurality of segment lamps is used to notify the player that the player can recognize that the specific effect for achieving the mission has been executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As a specific example, in the embodiment described above, it is possible to recognize that the specific effect is executed by the mission achievement notification using the mission achievement notification lamp 30A, and to execute the whiteout effect at the start of the big hit. It demonstrated as a thing which can give a different privilege to a player according to the detected operation content. On the other hand, it is provided with either one of the configuration for recognizing that the specific effect is executed and the configuration for giving a privilege that differs according to the operation content. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, the mission completion notification lamp 30A included in the decoration segment lamp 30 provided separately from the image display device 5 serving as the main effect means is used to notify the mission completion when the mission is achieved. Thus, it has been described as a recognizable notification that the specific performance is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific notification means for notifying that the specific effect is executed may be provided in the effect device provided with the main effect means. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a mission achievement is displayed in which an effect image for performing mission notification is displayed separately from a main effect display area for performing a main effect such as variable display of decorative symbols. A notification display area may be provided. In this way, the main effect means and the specific notification means may be configured using effect devices that are physically provided separately, or physically function as a single effect device as the main effect device. You may provide so that the site | part made to function and the site | part made to function as a specific alerting | reporting means may differ separately. That is, the main effect unit and the specific notification unit may be physically separated, or physically a single configuration may be functionally separated. In this way, among a plurality of devices that are physically separated from each other, one of the devices is caused to function as an effect device (main effect device) serving as a main effect means, while a device different from the main effect device is specified. You may make it function as an alerting | reporting apparatus (specific alerting | reporting apparatus) used as an alerting | reporting means. Alternatively, one of a plurality of configurations physically different in a single configuration is used as an effect section (main effect section) serving as a main effect section, but a configuration different from the main effect section. It is good also as an information part (specific information part) used as a specific information means. Regardless of its physical configuration, the configuration serving as the main effect means may be referred to as a main effect device or a main effect unit. The configuration serving as the specific notification unit may be referred to as a specific notification device or a specific notification unit regardless of its physical configuration.

  Further, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A is not limited to the one using a single segment lamp among the plurality of segment lamps constituting the decorative segment lamp 30, and is configured using a part of two or more segment lamps. May be. In other words, the mission achievement notification lamp 30A performs a specific effect using a part of the segment lamps among the decorative segment lamps 30 in which a plurality of segment lamps are grouped and an effect related to a game is executed in the group unit. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report so that it may be recognized.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the password input by the process of step S322 shown in FIG. 11 is valid by the process of step S324, the mission management table is set by the process of step S325. The achievement status of the mission is set according to the entered password. That is, a mission that is a special condition is indirectly set based on the password input by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mission that is a special condition may be directly set by a predetermined operation on the operation means by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B. As an example, when a list of missions as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C is displayed instead of the password input screen shown in FIG. 9B, the player can use a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, etc. May be selected and set from a plurality of missions. When the specific effect for achieving the mission set in this way is executed, it is only necessary to be able to execute a common notification such as turning on the mission achievement notification lamp 30A in a predetermined manner regardless of the type of the specific effect. On the other hand, when the password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed, a special condition different from the mission to be achieved by the player is set by the player entering a valid password. You may make it alert | report that an effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in the process of step S401 shown in FIG. 15 that a game effect has been executed, and when it is determined that a new mission has been achieved in the process of step S404, steps S407 and S409 are performed. As described above, the mission notification effect is executed by the above processing and the like, so that it can be recognized that the specific effect is executed. As described above, when a specific effect for achieving a new mission is executed, the mission notification effect is not performed and the execution of the specific effect is recognizable in a recognizable manner, but before the specific effect is executed. It may be notified in advance that the specific effect will be executed in advance, or after the fact that the specific effect has already been executed after the specific effect is executed. That is, the period in which the specific effect is executed and the period in which the mission notification effect is executed may all be the same period, or part of the period may include the same period. It may be one that does not include the same period.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the operation detection information necessary for comparison with the operation determination pattern is read and compared in the process of step S625 shown in FIG. 20, and in the process of step S626, a plurality of operation determination patterns. Even when an operation with an operation pattern different from the additional operation pattern is detected after an operation that satisfies one of them is detected, it can be determined that the operation is performed with an operation determination pattern corresponding to the portion to be satisfied it can. Further, even when another operation is detected after the operation with the additional operation pattern is detected, it can be determined that the operation is based on the operation determination pattern including the operation with the additional operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S626 shown in FIG. 20, only when all the operations indicated by the operation detection information match all the operations in the operation determination pattern. May be determined to satisfy. This makes it difficult to perform an operation that satisfies the operation determination pattern to which a privilege is given, and maintains the player's interest in finding an operation that becomes a hidden command, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect content that is one of the songs MV1 to MV5 is set as the hidden command by setting the contents of the big hit as shown in FIG. 21C by the processing of steps S628 and S631. In the above description, it is assumed that, when an operation that matches any one of the first to fifth operation determination patterns is detected during the operation effective period, it is played during the big hit only. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sound effect that is one of the music MV1 to the music MV5 has a predetermined performance different from the specific condition even when it is not determined that a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. It may be played when the condition is met.

  As an example, the music piece MV1 has an odd number of decorative symbols (the symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in the middle of a high base (a gaming state in which high opening control is performed in accordance with the short time control). "Odd design" is the third, ninth, and fifteenth (more generally (6M + 3) th time using integer M). In any case, it may be played as a sound effect during a big hit. In addition, the music MV2 has a big hit sound effect when “per odd symbol” in the high bass is one of the fourth, tenth, and sixteenth times (more generally, the (6M + 4) th time using the integer M). May be played as. The music MV3 is played as a sound effect during the big hit when the "per odd symbol" in the high bass is one of the first, seventh and thirteenth times (more generally, the (6M + 1) th time using the integer M). May be. The music MV4 is played as a sound effect during the big hit when the "per odd number of symbols" in the high bass is one of the second, eighth and fourteenth times (more generally, the (6M + 2) th time using the integer M). May be. The music MV5 is played as a sound effect during a big hit when the "per odd symbol" in the high bass is one of the fifth, eleventh, and seventeenth times (more generally, the (6M + 5) th time using an integer M). May be. On the other hand, the music MV0 set by the processing of step S631 in the above embodiment is an ornament pattern (symbol number) when a big hit occurs at a normal time (so-called first hit) that is not in a high base, or even in a high base. Is an odd number of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”), or a combination of “even even symbols” that is stopped and displayed as a definitive decorative symbol of a jackpot combination or high When the “per odd symbol” in the bass is one of the sixth, twelfth, and eighteenth times (more generally, the (6M) th time using the integer M), it may be played as a sound effect during the big hit.

  Thus, an operation that matches one of a plurality of operation determination patterns that are hidden commands even if the performance condition is not satisfied, even if the performance condition is not satisfied, if a predetermined performance condition is satisfied. May be given to the player such that the player can selectively play based on the player's intention. That is, the privilege given to the player based on the detection of the operation that becomes the hidden command may be granted to the player for the first time by the detection, or may be determined in advance without such detection. It may be possible to give to the player if the given grant condition is satisfied.

  In the embodiment described above, when the control to enter the big hit gaming state is started based on the variable display result being “big hit”, the predetermined specific condition is established, and the promotion notification and the operation valid period A predetermined operation by the player is effectively detected without notification. Then, it is determined that the operation is one of a plurality of operation determination patterns depending on the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) on the push button 31B, and is played during a big hit as a privilege that differs depending on the satisfaction pattern. The music is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific condition is determined according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at any predetermined timing regardless of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Anything is acceptable. Moreover, it is not limited to the pressing operation with respect to push button 31B, What is necessary is just to be able to determine that it is an instruction input in any of a plurality of predetermined instruction input patterns in accordance with an arbitrary instruction input by the player. Furthermore, as a privilege that varies depending on the satisfaction pattern, an arbitrary value that is advantageous to the player by the grant may be set.

  As a specific example, an operation period for privilege as shown in FIG. 25, an instruction input target corresponding to an instruction input pattern, instruction input content, privilege content, and the like may be set. In the setting example shown in FIG. 25, as the instruction input period for benefits, a predetermined period based on the fact that any one of a plurality of predetermined specific conditions such as during demonstration screen display, reach development, and end of jackpot is satisfied is established. Is provided. For example, when a game is not being executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a demonstration display is being performed, it is assumed that a demonstration screen is being displayed, and a predetermined operation by a player is performed without performing a promotion notification or an operation valid period notification. Is effectively detected. In addition, when the super-B reach production is executed following the super-A reach production, it is assumed that the reach is being developed, and a predetermined operation by the player is effective without performing a promotion notice or an operation valid period notice. Detected. Furthermore, when the big hit gaming state ends, it is determined that the big hit is over, and a predetermined operation by the player is effectively detected without performing a promotion notification or an operation valid period notification.

  It should be noted that the specific condition is always established at a predetermined timing, such as when the big hit shown in the above embodiment is started, during the demonstration screen display in the setting example shown in FIG. Instead, it may be determined whether or not the specific condition is established at a predetermined rate. In addition, the specific condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation enabling condition is satisfied and at the start of the big hit, for example, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. Also good.

  When the bonus operation period is reached, a white-out effect is performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment to suggest (imply) that operations on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are effectively detected. Also good. Moreover, it is not limited to what suggests that it becomes an operation effective period by a whiteout effect, For example, displaying a character image sufficiently smaller than character image CH1 displayed by the button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. , Changing the display of the background image on the screen of the image display device 5, changing the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or changing the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9, the decoration segment lamp 30, etc. Or, by combining some or all of these, it may be suggested that the operation on the operation means is effectively detected in a predetermined manner that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the promotion notification. Or you may restrict | limit so that such an indication may not be performed at all, and it may be made unrecognizable that operation with respect to an operation means is detected effectively. Or, while restricting not to execute the promotion notification by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed, or the game effect lamp 9 or the segmentation lamp 30 or the like may be changed, or a combination of these may be used to provide a promotion notification by an effect device different from the image display device 5. That is, while restricting the promotion notification by one effect device serving as the promotion notification means from being performed, the promotion notification by another effect device different from the promotion notification means may be performed without limitation. .

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 25, the instruction input target and the instruction input content differ depending on which specific condition is satisfied among a plurality of specific conditions such as the demonstration screen display, the reach development, and the end of the jackpot. An input pattern is provided. For example, while the demo screen is displayed, the push button 31B is continued such that the “instruction input target” is “push button” and the “instruction input content” is, for example, “continuous press 2 seconds or longer” or “continuous press 5 seconds or longer”. Then, a plurality of instruction input patterns that are satisfied by the pressing operation are used. Also, in response to the development of reach, the “instruction input target” is “operation stick (stick controller)” and the “instruction input content” is, for example, “left once? Right once” or “left once? Right once?” A plurality of instruction input patterns satisfied by tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A such as “twice left” are used. Furthermore, in response to the end of the big hit, the “instruction input target” is “camera image” and the “instruction input content” is “left punch twice” or “left punch twice? Right punch once”, for example. A plurality of instruction input patterns that are satisfied based on the instruction input detected from the image are used.

  Thus, for example, the configuration of detecting a predetermined operation by the player, such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, is not limited, and the result of shooting the player's hand using a predetermined camera is analyzed (video). It may be possible to detect an instruction input by a player by performing a motion capture. Further, for example, a jog dial that can be rotated or a touch panel that can be touched or pressed may be used. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the configuration for detecting the instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically (including optically). That's fine. In this case, the first to fifth operation determination patterns shown in the above embodiments are the first to fifth instruction input patterns corresponding to more general instruction inputs, and the instruction input is any instruction input pattern. Depending on the situation, a different privilege may be given to the player.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 25, the type of privilege that can be given to the player depending on which specific condition is satisfied among a plurality of specific conditions such as when the demonstration screen is displayed, when the reach is developed, and when the jackpot ends. Are different. For example, when an instruction is input with any instruction input pattern corresponding to the display of the demo screen, shooting is performed with a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player, such as the content code QR1 or the content code QR2. Thus, an image indicating a two-dimensional code for acquiring predetermined digital content is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, when an instruction is input in any instruction input pattern in response to the development of reach, a predetermined effect image that the player pays attention to, such as the premier character PC1, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Is done. Further, when an instruction is input in any of the instruction input patterns in response to the end of the big hit, a notification that suggests the possibility that the probability change control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, such as a probability change latency notification, is performed. In addition, it is only necessary that a predetermined privilege can be given to the player by executing any effect based on the determination by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Here, the content code QR1 may be a two-dimensional code for obtaining digital content that is more advantageous to the player than the content code QR2. That is, for example, when an instruction input with the first instruction input pattern is made in response to the establishment of a predetermined specific condition such as during the demonstration screen display, the instruction input with the second instruction input pattern is made. However, a privilege advantageous to the player may be given. Also, when an instruction input is made with the first instruction input pattern and when an instruction input is made with the second instruction input pattern in response to the establishment of a predetermined specific condition, for example, at the time of reach development A privilege that gives the player the same advantage, such as displaying the same premier character PC1, may be given. Furthermore, it is more difficult for the low-confidence probability variation latency notification to determine whether or not the probability variation control is performed than the medium-reliability probability variation latency notification, which is disadvantageous for the player. For example, in the low-confidence probability variation latency notification, even when probability variation control is performed, the rate of notification that the probability variation control is not performed is higher than that in the medium reliability probability variation latency notification. In addition, in the low-confidence probability variation latency notification, even when the probability variation control is not performed, the rate of notification when the probability variation control is performed may be higher than the medium reliability probability variation latency notification. Thus, when an instruction input is made with the second instruction input pattern, rather than when an instruction input is made with the first instruction input pattern, in response to the establishment of a predetermined specific condition, for example, at the end of the big hit In addition, a privilege advantageous to the player may be given.

  Thus, the 1st privilege given when the instruction input by the 1st command input pattern is made, and the 2nd privilege given when the command input by the 2nd command input pattern is made are the 1st. The privilege may be a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the second privilege, the first privilege and the second privilege may be a privilege that provides the same advantage for the player, or the first privilege The second privilege may be more advantageous for the player than the second privilege. Further, the correspondence relationship between the satisfaction pattern being the first instruction input pattern or the second instruction input pattern and the advantage of the privilege given to the player is which of a plurality of specific conditions is established. You may set so that it may differ according to it.

  In the above embodiment, the operation result determination process in step S529 shown in FIG. 17 corresponding to the end of the operation valid period regardless of which operation determination pattern among the plurality of operation determination patterns is used. It has been described that it is determined whether or not the operation satisfies any one of the operation determination patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for determining whether or not it is an operation with an operation determination pattern including an operation with an additional operation pattern in addition to an operation with at least a predetermined operation determination pattern, an operation valid period It may be performed before the process ends.

  As an example, when the number of operations is updated by adding 1 by the processing in step S605 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the number of operations after the update is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. When it is determined that the number of operations is equal to or greater than a predetermined number corresponding to the operation determination pattern with the largest number of operations, it may be determined whether the operation satisfies the operation determination pattern. Further, when the operation detection information corresponding to the new operation number is set by the process of step S606 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the operation number in which the operation detection information is set is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. When it is determined that the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number corresponding to the operation determination pattern having the largest operation number among the plurality of operation determination patterns, it is determined whether the operation satisfies the operation determination pattern. Also good. If it is determined that the operation is not a satisfactory operation after performing such an operation determination, whether or not the operation determination pattern does not include an operation in the additional operation pattern is an operation that satisfies the operation determination pattern. You may make it perform determination.

  In the above embodiment, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 that variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol is recognizable in a recognizable manner that a specific effect is executed. The configuration and the configuration for giving different privileges depending on the operation contents have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  FIG. 26 is a front view of the slot machine 500 and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. For example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "bell", "orange" A plurality of types of symbols such as “watermelon” and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  Each of the reels RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 27) provided in correspondence with each other, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are displayed while continuously changing. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results. Further, an image display device 510 having a display function similar to that of the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500. An operation table on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided at the lower part of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500.

  On the upper surface of the operation table, a medal insertion slot 502 that can receive and store medals as game media in the slot machine 500 and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. A MAXBET switch 504 for setting the maximum number of bets that can be bet in the game (three in this example) is provided. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor. In addition, a BET switch for setting the number of bets for one medal, a game display unit for displaying various information related to games by the slot machine 500, and the like may be provided on the upper surface of the operation table.

  For example, when the rotation of the start lever 505 and the reels RL, RC, and RR that are operated when starting the game in the slot machine 500 is stopped at the predetermined position of the front door performed with the front side of the operation table. Stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R that are operated, a settlement switch 508 that settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets, a push button for effects that can be pressed by the player ( CHANCE button) 531 and the like are provided.

  In addition, the front door of the slot machine 500 is provided with two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects, a game effect lamp 509, and a medal payout opening 507 from which medals are paid out. In addition, for example, a decoration segment lamp 530 configured using a plurality of segment lamps including a mission achievement notification lamp 530A is provided at predetermined positions such as an upper right portion and a lower left portion of the lower panel of the front door.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 27), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible. Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated.

  The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number (for example, 297). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus.

  The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus or big bonus, but the player can expect to win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state. If it is.

  As a gaming state having a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state, for example, a notification target winning derivation condition that occurs on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied is used. The game state (so-called assist time) in which the operation procedure to be satisfied is notified, and the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels are displayed. Challenge time (CT) that allows the combination of winning symbols to be derived by controlling the game so that it is easy to stop, and when the player pushes forward, and specific winnings (for example, replay winning or single bonus winning) Such as a gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of being allowed, and combinations of these It is sufficient, such as a gaming state in which.

  In addition, after the replay time is reached, when the predetermined symbol combination is won and the end symbol combination corresponding to the falling symbol is derived to end the replay time, the symbol combination after the replay time is reached On the condition that a predetermined number of games have been digested without being derived, control may be performed in a notification period (ART) for notifying information for avoiding the falling combination when winning the falling combination. Alternatively, the ART control may be started immediately after the big bonus or the regular bonus ends.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 27 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500.

  The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on. The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  The effect control board 620 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from the push button 531 and a wiring for supplying an electric decoration signal to the decoration segment lamp 30, and the effect control CPU 630 and the display control unit. 631, a sound control unit 632, a lamp control unit 633, and the like may be installed. Similar to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, a voice control board and a lamp control board are provided separately from the effect control board 620, and various circuits in which the function of the sound control unit 632 is mounted on the voice control board. The function of the lamp control unit 633 may be realized by various circuits mounted on the lamp control board.

  The effect control CPU 630 performs control according to the program in the same manner as the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510. Similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment, the display control unit 631 processes image data in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 630. And an image processing data memory for storing various image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control CPU 630, commands and processes for controlling the effect operations by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamp 509, and the like are executed according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. The For example, on the screen of the image display device 510, an effect image serving as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a special role or the like is internally won is displayed corresponding to the variable display of the symbols on the variable display device 501. You may do it. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, a display of an effect image serving as a notification effect for notifying that the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. An effect image relating to the progress is displayed. Furthermore, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, if a predetermined effect image is displayed even if the game in the slot machine 500 is not progressing, such as displaying an effect image serving as a demonstration screen waiting for a customer. Good.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “middle” are displayed in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment. ”And“ Right ”variable display sections are provided, for example, the effect control CPU 630 executes a process in which the variable display effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 in the above embodiment is changed according to the slot machine 500. Also good. Thereby, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified may be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of symbols in the variable display device 501.

  As described above, the image display device 510 provided in the slot machine 500 displays a notice effect, a notification effect, and other effect images that become predetermined screens, or by performing variable display of decorative symbols. As the game progresses in the slot machine 500, the player's attention is most likely to be directed. That is, the image display device 510 serves as a main effect means for performing a main effect relating to the game. On the other hand, the mission completion notification lamp 530A is, for example, a decoration segment lamp 530 installed separately from the image display device 510 serving as the main effect means at a predetermined position such as the lower panel of the front door in the slot machine 500 as shown in FIG. Included.

  In the slot machine 500, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9A, for example, may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 510, as in the above embodiment. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to input a password on the password input screen as shown in FIG. 9B and to specify the mission achievement status by setting a mission management table corresponding to the input password. . In the mission management table, there are a plurality of types of effects that can be executed by the slot machine 500, such as a part of the predetermined notification effects among a plurality of types of notification effects. It is sufficient that the effects are pre-selected from among the effects. Although the notice effect performed in the slot machine 500 is an effect that suggests the possibility that a special role or the like has been won internally, the fact that these effects have been executed does not necessarily indicate the role that has been won internally. It does not confirm that a winning will occur. As described above, the effect indicated in the item “mission target effect” in the mission management table of the slot machine 500 may not correspond to a predetermined game result in the slot machine 500, and the history of the execution of the effect is displayed. Anything can be stored. Of course, for example, a notification effect informing that the game state shifts to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, or a notification effect informing the upper limit number of games that can be executed in the assist time, the slot machine 500 An effect corresponding to a predetermined game result in may be set in the item of “mission target effect”. Information indicating the execution history of such effects is transmitted to a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player and accessed to the management server using this terminal device, for example, providing predetermined digital content. A predetermined privilege may be given to the person. Thereby, even with respect to effects that do not correspond to the game results in the slot machine 500, it is possible to increase the interest of the player and improve the interest of the game.

  In the slot machine 500, if a mission list display page as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 510 in response to a predetermined operation such as a push operation on the push button 531, for example. Good. Thereby, information indicating a history of execution of a specific effect, such as a mission achievement status, may be notified. At this time, the notification mode of the information indicating the achievement status of the mission may be changed by changing the display mode of the background image and the message image for each display page of the mission list.

  As in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 630 mounted on the effect control board 620 executes any mission achievement notification process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the specific effect is executed and a new mission is achieved, regardless of the type of the specific effect to be executed, the mission achievement notification lamp 530A different from the image display device 510 is used to notify the mission completion, What is necessary is just to alert | report that a specific production | presentation is performed. Further, after executing the mission achievement notification in association with execution of one of the plurality of types of specific effects, when the specific effect is executed again, the mission achievement notification may be restricted from being executed. .

  In the slot machine 500, for example, when a predetermined specific condition such as a special bonus winning as a big bonus occurs, the effect control CPU 630 starts the big hit shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment. A process in which the time effect process is applied to the slot machine 500 may be executed. Thereby, when a specific condition is satisfied, a predetermined operation by the player is effectively detected without performing a promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means such as the push button 531 or an operation valid period notification. The operation detected at this time satisfies the predetermined first operation determination pattern, or satisfies the second operation determination pattern including the operation in the additional operation pattern following the operation in the first operation determination pattern. In such a case, it is only necessary to give a player a different privilege depending on the satisfaction pattern, assuming that a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

  Note that the push button 531 is not limited to a configuration for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, and for example, an instruction input by the player may be detected using an image captured by a predetermined camera. In addition, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, electromagnetically, or optically. In this case, the first to fifth operation determination patterns shown in the above embodiments are the first to fifth instruction input patterns corresponding to more general instruction inputs, and the instruction input is any instruction input pattern. Depending on the situation, a different privilege may be given to the player.

  When the satisfaction pattern is the second operation determination pattern, a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when it is the first operation determination pattern may be given, or the same privilege may be given regardless of the satisfaction pattern. . Alternatively, a privilege that is more advantageous to the player may be given when the satisfaction pattern is the first operation determination pattern than when the satisfaction pattern is the second operation determination pattern. Depending on which of a plurality of specific conditions is satisfied, the correspondence relationship between the satisfaction pattern and the advantage of the privilege to be given may be set differently.

  As a privilege given to a player in the slot machine 500, as in the above-described embodiment, for example, when it is determined that the operation condition is not satisfied for a music piece to be played in a special game state such as a big bonus. It only has to be changed to a different song. Alternatively, an image indicating a two-dimensional code for acquiring predetermined digital content may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Alternatively, a predetermined effect image that the player pays attention to, such as a premier character, may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  As a privilege given to a player in the slot machine 500, unlike the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, for example, the number of variable display sets that allow information notification during ART (for example, one set includes 50 games and 150 A storage number (stock number) indicating a lottery or preset from a game or the like is greater than a first storage number (for example, “5”) when it is determined that the operation condition is not satisfied (for example, “10”). )) May be determined. Alternatively, the determination ratio of the number of storages may be set so that the ratio determined to be the second storage number larger than the first storage number is higher than when it is determined that the operation condition is not satisfied. . In addition, it is only necessary that a predetermined privilege can be given to the player by executing any effect based on the determination of the effect control CPU 630 on the effect control board 620 side in the slot machine 500.

  When it is determined that the operation control CPU 630 mounted on the effect control board 620 is an operation with any one of the plurality of operation determination patterns as in the above embodiment, the flowchart of FIG. By performing the notification control similar to the process of step S627 shown in FIG. 5, a notification mode for reporting the establishment of the operation condition in common regardless of the satisfaction pattern, a notification mode for notifying the content of the privilege that differs depending on the satisfaction pattern, or What is necessary is just to perform operation condition establishment alert | report in the alerting | reporting aspect which alert | reports the detection result of a different operation according to a satisfaction pattern, or the alerting | reporting aspect which combined these one part or all.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, when a predetermined special condition such as a special bonus winning that becomes a big bonus occurs during ART, the operation determination pattern of any of the plurality of operation determination patterns is determined. It may be set so that operation detection is enabled.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp, the decoration segment lamp, and the decoration LED are included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives The slot machine 500 is not limited to those in which bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, and credits as gaming values. It may be a fully credit type slot machine that uses only the bet number to set the bet amount. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine 500 are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types such as medals and game balls, for example. The game value may be used together. For example, the slot machine 500 can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and the medals and game balls etc. Any of a plurality of types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine 500, for example. However, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  As described above, in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine 500, a password or a mission that is a special condition is set based on an instruction input by the player, and then in the process of step S401 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the game effect is executed, the main effect means such as the image display device 5 is controlled by the notification control of step S409 based on the determination that the effect is the mission target effect in the process of step S403. Notification by the specific notification means such as turning on the mission achievement notification lamp 30A and the like different from the above is performed as a common notification regardless of the type of the specific effect. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately notify the execution of the specific effect while preventing erroneous recognition as a new effect.

  On the other hand, even when it is determined in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15 that it is a mission target effect, if it is determined in the process of step S404 that a new mission is not achieved, the processes of steps S405 to S407 are performed. When the same specific effect is executed again, for example, by limiting so as not to be executed, the notification that the specific effect is executed is not executed. Thereby, when new production history information is memorized, it can prevent recognizing accidentally.

  When the selection of the item “DATA CLEAR” is confirmed by the player's operation on the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, the mission management table is initialized in the process of step S330 shown in FIG. The production history information indicating the history of execution of is initialized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent other players from using the production history information, and to dispel the player's distrust.

  The mission notification lamp 30A and the like are included in the decoration segment lamp 30 and the like configured such that a plurality of segment lamps are grouped and an effect relating to the game is executed in units of groups. Thereby, it is possible to notify the execution of the specific effect using an effect member common to the effect related to the game, and to appropriately notify the execution of the specific effect while preventing the notification from becoming excessively clear. In addition, it is possible to notify the execution of the specific effect while suppressing the increase in the number of parts of the effect member because the dedicated effect member is not necessary.

  When the selection of the item “mission list” is confirmed by the player's operation on the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, the display control in step S333 shown in FIG. By displaying a list of missions as shown in, production history information indicating a history of execution of specific productions is notified. Thereby, the log | history by which the specific effect was performed can be confirmed by a player's intention.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the notification mode of the information indicating the achievement status of the mission is changed by changing the display mode of the background image and the message image for each display page of the mission list. Make it. Thereby, the interest different from execution of a specific effect can be improved.

  For example, when a predetermined specific condition such as the start of a big hit is satisfied, the operation effective period is started by the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 17, and the whiteout effect is executed by the effect operation control of step S525. An instruction input by the player is effectively detected without performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a predetermined operation. When the instruction input detected in the operation effective period is an instruction input using the first instruction input pattern, or includes an instruction input using an additional input pattern following the instruction input using the first instruction input pattern. When the instruction input is an instruction input pattern, a different privilege is given to the player according to the satisfied instruction input pattern. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the instruction | indication input used as a hidden command can be heightened, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  When the content of the big hit effect as shown in FIG. 21C is set by the setting in step S628 shown in FIG. 20, for example, when the instruction input is in the second instruction input pattern, the first instruction input is performed. A privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when the instruction is input in the pattern is given. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to instruction input can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  By performing the notification control in step S627 shown in FIG. 20 and the like, for example, the operation condition establishment notification as shown in FIG. 21B is performed, so that the predetermined notification is performed when the instruction input is in the instruction input pattern. . Thereby, the player can recognize the instruction input to which the privilege is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As an operation determination pattern as an example of an instruction input pattern, for example, first to fifth operation determination patterns as shown in FIGS. 21A1 to 21A5 are prepared in advance, and steps S624 to S626 and S629 shown in FIG. The process of S630 is executed. In the process of step S625, only the operation detection information necessary for comparison with the operation determination pattern is read and compared, and in the process of step S626, an operation that satisfies any of the plurality of operation determination patterns is detected. Then, even when an operation with an operation pattern different from the additional operation pattern is detected, it is determined that the operation is based on the operation determination pattern corresponding to the satisfied part. Further, even when another operation is detected after the operation with the additional operation pattern is detected, it is determined that the operation is based on the operation determination pattern including the operation with the additional operation pattern. Thereby, the instruction input satisfying any one of the instruction input patterns can be facilitated, the player's interest in the instruction input serving as the hidden command can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When it is determined that it is not the first hit in the process of step S621 shown in FIG. 20, a special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied by setting the value of the variable N to “5” in the process of step S623. Sometimes, the detection of an operation with an operation determination pattern including more additional operation patterns is enabled. Thereby, the interest of the player with respect to different privileges before and after the special condition is established can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5, 510 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R, 511L, 511R ... Speaker 9, 509 ... Game effect lamp 11, 600 ... Main board 12, 620 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A and 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switches 30, 530 ... Decoration segment lamps 30A and 530A ... Mission achievement notification lamps 100 and 610 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120, 630 ... CPU for effect control
123, 631 ... Display control unit 501 ... Variable display device 632 ... Sound control unit 633 ... Lamp control unit 650 ... Reel units RL, RC, RR ... Reel

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Game effect means for executing effects related to the game;
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
History information storage means for storing performance history information capable of specifying a history of execution of specific effects by the game effect means;
History information update means for updating and storing the production history information specified from the input information based on the detection result of the detection means in the history information storage means;
The input information includes a unique information part including unique information that is unique to each model of the gaming machine and cannot be transferred to another model, and common information that is common to each model and can be transferred to another model. A common information part including
The gaming machine further includes:
A notification means capable of executing notification capable of recognizing that the specific effect has been executed by the game effect means;
A gaming machine characterized by that.   An input condition determining means for determining whether or not an instruction input condition is established based on a player's action detected by the detecting means during the effective period, when the effective period ends;
  When it is determined by the input condition determination means that the instruction input condition is satisfied, a privilege is given to the player.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.