JP5936021B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as this type of technology, for example, there is a technology described in Patent Document 1.
In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a lottery such as a random number is first performed, and it is determined whether or not a special prize state is caused based on the result of the lottery. Subsequently, when it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the effect symbol forms a reach state, and a reach effect for stopping and displaying the effect symbol with a combination of the same numbers is performed. In reach production, the player is notified that the input button is struck repeatedly, and when the player performs the input button pressing operation a predetermined number of times, the character appears, and the combination of characters that appear is the same number. To stop and display the production symbol. On the other hand, if the player has not performed the pressing operation of the input button a predetermined number of times, the appearance symbols are stopped and displayed with the combination of the same numbers without appearance of the character. Thereby, the gameability is improved by allowing the player to participate in the production.

JP 2010-46531 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that a special prize state is to be generated, the effect design stops with a combination of the same numbers regardless of whether or not the input button is pressed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player does not press the input button. Therefore, it may be difficult for the player to participate in the production and improve the game performance.
Further, if the player does not press the input button, after the effect symbols are changed again, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers. Therefore, it is possible to give a false impression to surrounding players who have seen such reach productions, that if the production symbols are not changed again, the production symbols will not be stopped and displayed with the combination of the same numbers. There was sex.
The present invention pays attention to the above points, and has an object to enable a player to actively participate in the production.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to the first invention is a lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to cause a special prize state, and a result of the lottery performed by the lottery means. An effect means for providing an effect for notification, an operation button that can be pressed by a player during execution of the effect by the effect means, and a notification that prompts the user to press the operation button during the effect Notification means to perform, and privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege according to the progress of the game, and the rendering means determines whether or not a branch condition is satisfied based on the operation status of the operation buttons. The content of the effect is branched based on the determination result, and the privilege granting unit determines whether or not a game willingness determination condition is satisfied for performing the pressing operation of the operation button a set number of times during execution of the notification, and the game Meet determination criteria When the determined number of times is a set number of times, as the privilege, when giving a point, and accumulating the given point, if any of a plurality of events that occur during the execution of the production occurs, As the privilege, points according to the event that has occurred are given, and the given points are accumulated, and the gaming motivation determination condition is set separately from the branching condition.

According to this configuration, when the player operates the operation means during the execution of the branching effect and the branching condition is satisfied the set number of times by the player's operation, a privilege can be given to the player. Thereby, the motivation which operates an operation means can be given to a player.
Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the production.
Here, as the lottery means, for example, a main controller 210 (step S100) described later corresponds. As the production means, for example, a main control device 210 (steps S108 and S110), an production control device 150 (steps S904 and S906), which will be described later, and the production symbol display device 104 correspond. For example, an input button 5b described later corresponds to the operation unit. As the privilege granting means, for example, an effect control device 150 (S1218) described later is applicable. As the branch condition, for example, a game willingness determination border described later is applicable.

The gaming machine according to the second invention is
The privilege granting unit determines whether or not the operation state of the operation button satisfies the gaming motivation determination condition during execution of each rendering each time the rendering is performed by the rendering unit, and the gaming motivation determination The privilege is given when the number of times determined to satisfy the condition is the set number of times.

According to this configuration, whenever a branch effect is executed, the player can be motivated to operate the operating means.
The gaming machine according to the third invention is
In the case where input means capable of inputting player identification information and input of the player identification information are detected, a specific game mode is set, and input of the player identification information is not detected. A game mode setting means for setting a general game mode, and the privilege granting means is configured so that an operation state of the operation button is changed during execution of each effect each time the effect is executed during the specific game mode. It is determined whether or not a game motivation determination condition is satisfied, and the privilege is given based on the number of times determined to satisfy the game motivation determination condition.

According to this configuration, it is possible to always give the player motivation to operate the operation means during the specific game mode.
Here, as an input means, the input button 5b mentioned later corresponds, for example. As the game mode setting means, for example, an effect control device 150 (step S302) described later corresponds.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make a player actively participate in the production.

It is a schematic block diagram of a game information management system. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of hit. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control command output to a production | presentation control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows an input screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a game mode setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of an input screen. It is a flowchart which shows an end screen display process. It is a flow chart which shows specific game mode end processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an end screen. It is a flowchart which shows a status designation command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time designation | designated command reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of the button hit effect in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing effect in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game point provision setting process. It is a figure which shows a game point provision table. It is a flowchart which shows a game will determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a game willingness determination process during symbol change.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 constituting the gaming information management system 900.

(Configuration of game information management system)
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game information management system.
In the game information management system 900, game information based on a game by the pachinko machine 1 can be managed.
As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming information management system 900 is installed in a gaming information management server 920 operated by a gaming machine manufacturer, a communication terminal 930 such as a personal computer or a mobile phone owned by the player, and a gaming store. And a pachinko machine 1.

The game information management server 920 includes a database (not shown) that can store a player ID and game information in association with each other. The game information management server 920 stores data of a dedicated website that can be accessed by the communication terminal 930.
In the present embodiment, as game information managed by the game information management server 920, a game point, a variable display count, a winning count, a winning consecutive count, and the like are set. A game point is a point given according to the progress of a game by playing a game with the pachinko machine 1. The number of times of variable display is the number of times that a variable display of effect symbols Z1 and Z2, which will be described later, is performed in a game by the pachinko machine 1. The number of wins is the number of times that a special prize state, which will be described later, is generated in a game by the pachinko machine 1. The number of consecutive hits is the number of times that a special award state that causes a probability variation state, which will be described later, is continuously generated in a game by the pachinko machine 1.

  The game information management server 920 is connected to the communication terminal 930 via the Internet 910. The game information management server 920 can exchange information with the connected communication terminal 930. Specifically, the player uses the communication terminal 930 to access a dedicated website stored in the game information management server 920 (hereinafter referred to as “dedicated website”), thereby the dedicated website. Various kinds of information can be acquired.

Next, a method for using the game information management system 900 by the player will be described.
In order to start management of game information by the game information management server 920, the player needs to perform player registration on a dedicated Web site.
Specifically, the player accesses the player registration page of the dedicated website using the communication terminal 930, and performs player registration for registering information identifying the player such as a name and an e-mail address. When the player registration is completed, a player ID is set in the game information management server 920. When the player registration is completed, the set player ID, browsing password, and game start password are transmitted from the game information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930.

  The player ID and the browsing password are information necessary for logging in to the registrant-dedicated page corresponding to the player ID of the dedicated website. The game start password is information necessary for accumulating (storing) the game information of the player related to the player ID in the pachinko machine 1. Here, the game start password includes information indicating the player ID.

When the player registration is completed, a registrant-specific page dedicated to the player is set in the game information management server 920. The player can log in to the registrant-specific page related to the player ID by inputting the player ID and the browsing password on the login page of the dedicated website.
In the registrant-specific page, game information (past game information) stored in association with the player ID can be acquired. Specifically, on the registrant-specific page, game points possessed by the player associated with the player ID are displayed. As will be described later, the game points can be acquired by a game by the pachinko machine 1, and are consumed by purchasing the game point privilege. On the registrant-specific page, the accumulated value of the variable display count, the cumulative value of the winning count, and the maximum value of the consecutive hit count from the time when the player is registered until the present are displayed.

In addition, in the registrant-specific page, it is possible to acquire ranking information of game information among all players who have registered as players. Specifically, ranking information based on each of the game points, the number of times of display of variation, the number of wins and the number of wins is displayed on the registrant-specific page.
In addition, on the registrant-specific page, game point benefits can be purchased using game points. In the present embodiment, information prizes such as images and music, real prizes such as straps and postcards, a right to apply for a lottery where real prizes are awarded, a gaming point increase bonus, and the like are set.

  Here, the game point increase privilege is a privilege in which a game point given in accordance with a game is increased in a game by the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a game point given when the game point increase privilege is not set). Benefits such as 2 times the price). When the game point increase privilege is purchased, a game start password including information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege is transmitted from the game information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930. In the pachinko machine 1, when a game start password including information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege is input, the game points given in accordance with the progress of the game increase in the specific game mode described later. Set as follows.

  Further, on the registrant-specific page, it is possible to customize various effects executed in the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, on the registrant-specific page, it is possible to change the selection probability of various effects. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, when multiple types of reach effects and notice effects (effects for notifying the result of the winning lottery) are set, the probability that each reach effect or notice effect will be selected is freely set. It is possible to do. Thereby, the player can change the appearance state of the production so as to meet his / her wish. When customization of various effects is performed, a game start password including information indicating execution of the customization is transmitted from the game information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930. Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game start password including information indicating execution of customization is input, in the specific game mode, the selection probability of various effects is changed according to the content of customization. I do.

  When a player starts a game with the pachinko machine 1, the player inputs the game start password acquired by the communication terminal 930 to the pachinko machine 1, so that the pachinko machine 1 stores the game information related to the game in his / her game. It can be stored as information. Then, the player can update his / her game information stored in the game information management server 920 based on the game information related to the game.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, the game mode is set when the game is started without entering the specific game mode when the game start password is input and when the game start password is not input. And a general game mode.
In the specific game mode, game information in the specific game mode is stored in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. Specifically, in the specific game mode, the accumulated value of the game points given during the specific game mode, the number of times of variable display executed during the specific game mode, and the number of wins generated during the specific game mode. And the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode are stored in association with the player ID. In the pachinko machine 1, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, which will be described later, in accordance with the end of the game in the specific game mode. This two-dimensional code includes information indicating the game information accumulated in the specific game mode, information indicating the player ID, and information indicating the address of the dedicated Web site.

Then, the player captures the game based on the game information in the specific game mode by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 using the imaging device provided in the communication terminal 930. The game information stored in the information management server 920 can be updated. Specifically, a game related to the two-dimensional code stored in the game information management server 920 is connected to a dedicated website by photographing a two-dimensional code with an imaging device provided in the communication terminal 930. The player information corresponding to the player ID is updated based on the game information related to the two-dimensional code. Further, the communication terminal 930 accesses the game information update page of the dedicated website by photographing the two-dimensional code. Then, the updated game information is displayed on the game information update page.
In the general game mode, game information in the general game mode is not accumulated. In the present embodiment, in the general game mode, no game points are given as the game progresses.

(Overall configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed. The front door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.

A game board 100 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3.
The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed at a position corresponding to the front side of the game board 100 disposed in the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. ing.
The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration portion 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from a speaker (see FIG. 4) disposed inside the decoration portion 4b to pass therethrough.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls, payout balls), and an input button (input means) 5b disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The input button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a pressing operation. The input button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 150 (see FIG. 4) according to the rotation operation and the pressing operation.

(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 of the game board 100 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of the game board surface in the pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 3, an effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

The effect symbol display device 104 has four regions R1, R2, R3, R4 (FIG. 18) in which the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 (see FIGS. 18 and 19) can be changed and stopped independently. FIG. 19).
In each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, the variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 are performed. The 1st production design Z1 is constituted including a number and a design. The variable display of the first effect design Z1 means that the first effect design Z1 of a plurality of types is displayed in a scrolled state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3. . The stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that the effect symbol Z1 is displayed in a stopped state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3.

In the fourth region R4, the variation display and the stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 are performed. The second effect design Z2 is composed of color bars. The variable display of the second effect design Z2 refers to a display in a state in which the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed. Further, the stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 refers to a display in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color.
Then, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the result of the winning lottery (special prize lottery) according to the combination of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 that are stopped and displayed in the first to fourth areas R1, R2, R3, and R4.

  A normal symbol gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The normal symbol gate 122 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The normal design gate 122 is provided with a start gate switch 133 (see FIG. 4). The start gate switch 133 transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of the passage of the normal symbol gate 122 by the game ball. Main controller 210 executes a lottery with a normal symbol in response to an input of a detection signal from start gate switch 133.

A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a.
The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won. A first start winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 4) is disposed in the first starting winning port 111a. The first start winning port switch 131a transmits a detection signal to the main control device 210 in response to detection of a game ball winning in the first start winning port 111a. The main control device 210 performs a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a.

  The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b has an opening / closing member (not shown) that is opened and closed by a start winning opening solenoid 158 (see FIG. 4). Normally, the opening and closing member of the second start winning port 111b is closed, so that it is impossible to win a game ball. However, when a lottery with a normal symbol is won, the opening and closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern. Game balls can be won. A second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 4) is disposed in the second starting winning port 111b. The second start winning port switch 131b transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of a game ball winning at the second start winning port 111b. The main control device 210 executes a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b.

  Two special symbol display devices 107 a and 107 b are provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b includes a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b can perform variable symbol display and stop display of special symbols including numbers and symbols. Each special symbol display device 107a, 107b displays the result of the winning lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. The special symbol display device 107a displays the result of the winning lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. Further, the special symbol display device 107b displays the result of the winning lottery performed with the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 111b. Here, the gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed in each special symbol display device 107a, 107b becomes a specific symbol is referred to as a “special prize state (winning)”. The special prize state is an advantageous gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball. In addition, the display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

  A normal symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 displays the result of the lottery using the normal symbols according to the stopped normal symbols.

A gaming state display device 109 is provided above the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The game state display device 109 is configured by an LED or the like. The game state display device 109 displays the number of times that the special symbol and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 can be continuously displayed (so-called hold number), the number of rounds in the special prize state, the occurrence of the short-time state, and the like. The
A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The special winning opening 115 has an opening / closing member (not shown) that is opened and closed by a special winning opening solenoid 159 (see FIG. 4). In the normal winning opening 115, the opening / closing member is closed and the game ball cannot be won. However, when the special prize state occurs, the opening / closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern and the game ball is opened. Winning is possible. The big prize opening 115 is provided with a big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 4). The big prize opening switch 132 transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to the detection of the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 115. Main controller 210 executes a process for paying out a winning ball in response to an input of a detection signal from large winning opening switch 132.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that did not win any of the winning ports is provided below the big winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102.
Above the effect symbol display device 104, an electric accessory 130 is disposed. The electric accessory 130 is provided with a motor (not shown) and a lamp (not shown). When the electric accessory 130 is in the activated state, it swings in a predetermined pattern by the motor and emits light in a predetermined pattern by the lamp.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each winning opening.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 210, an effect control device 150, a display control device 151, a lamp control device 152, a sound effect control device 153, and an accessory control as control units. Device 157. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.

  The main controller 210 acquires (lotteries) various random values in response to detection signal inputs from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b. The main control device 210 then transmits a control command and controls the entire game based on the acquired various random values. Further, the main controller 210 directly controls the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the game state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like. (Port output control).

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals output from the first start winning port switch 131a, the second start winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the start gate switch 133 to the CPU 220.

  The output port 255 includes the production control device 150, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the game state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning prize solenoid 158, and the big prize winning solenoid 159, respectively. Outputs control commands and control signals. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, as the various control commands, there are a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. In addition, the RAM 240 is provided with an area for storing start information acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the start winning ports 111a and 111b. Here, the start information is information such as various random number values acquired when a game ball is won in the start winning ports 111a and 111b (for example, a hit determination random number value, a hit type determination random number value, a fluctuation time determination randomness). Number).

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.

The CPU of the effect control device 150 controls each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the accessory control device 157 by executing processing according to a program stored in the ROM.
The effect control device 150 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates an effect control command corresponding to the determined effect, and transmits the generated effect control command, whereby the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the role. Each of the object control devices 157 is controlled.

  Further, the effect control device 150 sets the specific game mode or the general game mode as the game mode depending on whether or not the input of the game start password is detected. Then, when the specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 stores the game information in the specific game mode in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. In addition, when the specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 executes the giving of game points as the game progresses. On the other hand, when the general game mode is set, the effect control device 150 does not store game information and give game points.

The display control device 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control device 151 stores a program for effect display, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control device 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  In response to receiving an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a display control command) from the effect control device 150, the CPU of the display control device 151 specifies an image specified by the display control command according to a program stored in the ROM. Data is read from the ROM and the image data is output to the VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

The lamp control device 152 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the lamp 154. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the lamp control device 152 reads out control data corresponding to the lamp effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM, and the lamp 154 based on the control data. Turns on, blinks, turns off, etc.
The sound effect control device 153 controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker 155. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the sound effect control device 153 reads out the sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155.

  The accessory control device 157 controls the operation of the electric accessory 130. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the accessory control device 157 reads control data corresponding to the operation pattern of the electric accessory 130 indicated by the accessory control command from the ROM, and The electric accessory 130 is operated based on the control data.

(About winning lottery)
Next, the winning lottery will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the hit type.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, four types of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, and “small win” are defined as the types of special award (winning).

  When “ordinary jackpot” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop displaying the special symbol as “normal hit symbol”, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “normal hit symbol”. Control to stop display with. In the case where the “successful symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination in which even numbers such as “2, 2, 2” are evenly aligned. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth area.

In addition, when the “ordinary big hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and the short-time state is caused in the 100 lotteries after the winning (change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2). Further, when the “normal jackpot” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.
Here, the low probability state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is low (normal probability). Further, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is higher than the low probability state (for example, 10 times the normal probability). Also, the short time state means a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is shortened. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal opening time. Extended.

  When “probability 1 big win” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop displaying the special symbol as “probability 1 symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “probability 1 symbol”. ”To stop display. In the case where the “probable variation 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination in which odd-numbered identical numbers such as “1, 1, 1” are aligned. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth area.

In addition, when winning “probability 1 big hit”, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and a short-time state is generated after winning. Furthermore, when “probability 1 big hit” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability fluctuation state.
When “probability 2 big hit” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol as “probability 2 symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “probability 2 symbol”. ”To stop display. In the case where the “probability 2 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the production symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination of regular irregularities such as “1, 3, 5” is used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth region.

  In addition, when winning the “probability 2 big hit”, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two times, and the period of one round (opening time of the big prize opening 115) is shorter than “normal big win” ( About several ms). When “probability 2 big hit” is won, the short-time state is not generated after winning and the gaming state after the winning end is set to the probability fluctuation state.

  When the “small hit” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop displaying the special symbol as “small hit symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “small hit symbol”. Control to stop display with. When the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, the irregular combinations with regularity such as “1, 3, 5” are used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “red” in the fourth area.

In addition, when “small hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two, and the period of one round is set shorter (about several ms) than “normal big hit”. When “Small Win” is won, a short time state does not occur after winning, and the gaming state after the winning is set to the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.
Here, the opening operation of the big winning opening 115 in each round continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 at the time of winning is repeatedly performed by the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state.

  Further, in the case of “displacement”, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are caused to stop displaying the special symbol as “offset symbol”, and the effect symbol display device 104 is caused to stop and display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “displacement”. To control. In the case where the “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination of irregularities having no regularity such as “1, 1, 2,” is used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth region.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of an event (EVENT), which is long digital data.

  Main controller 210 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 150 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 210 transmits mode data in response to the first rise of the strobe signal, and then transmits event data in response to the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control commands transmitted by the main controller 210 include a state designation command, a change time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, and the like.
The state designation command is a command for designating a result of winning lottery (a winning type in the case of winning). Specifically, the status designation command designates any one of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of place” as a result of the winning lottery.

The variation time designation command is a command for designating the variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. In this embodiment, n types (n = 68) of variation times (for example, 2 [s], 30 [s], 120 [s], etc.) are set as the variation times. The variable time designation command designates one of the n types of variable times.
The state designation command and the variation time designation command are transmitted at the start of variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, first, a state designation command is transmitted, and then a variable time designation command is transmitted. Here, the start of variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 substantially coincides with the start of variation display of the special symbol.

The symbol stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. The symbol stop designation command is transmitted when the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 substantially coincides with the stop display of the special symbol.
The special prize state start designation command is a command for designating the start of the special prize state. Specifically, the special prize status designation command designates one of a normal jackpot start, a probability change 1 jackpot start, a probability change 2 jackpot start, and a jackpot start. The special prize state start designation command is output at the start of the special prize state.
The special prize state end designation command is a command for designating the end of the special prize state. The special prize state end designation command is output at the end of the special prize state.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, a random determination update process is performed for updating (lottery) various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the profit of the player. Here, as various random numbers that are directly related to the determination of the appearance, etc., random numbers used for winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as winning determined random numbers) for determining whether or not to generate a winning (special prize state), winning type determined random numbers Etc. In the hit determination random number update process, the hit determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the hit determination random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, variation time determination random number) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, input processing for inputting detection signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.

In the input process, detection signal inputs from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 are detected. When detection signal inputs from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 are detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.
In step S106, start information update processing for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

In the start information update process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning port switch 131a, 131b based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the start winning a prize opening switch 131a, 131b, the start information storage update process in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed.
Here, in this embodiment, up to four pieces of start information can be stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240.

  In the start information storage update process, it is determined whether or not the number of start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of stored start information is not “4” or more, a winning random number value, a hit type determining random value, a variable time determining random value, etc. are obtained (lottery) from a corresponding random number counter, Each acquired random number value (starting information) is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start information storage number (hereinafter referred to as start information storage number) is “4” or more, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S108, a hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110. The hit determination process will be described later.
In step S110, a winning process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.

In the winning process, a control signal is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 159 so that the special winning opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern.
In the winning process, a special prize state start designation command for designating the start of a special prize state (usually big hit, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, small hit) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a special prize state start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In step S112, prize ball payout management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In the winning ball payout management process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 131a, 131b, 132 based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the winning hole switch 131a, 131b, 132, a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a prize ball payout operation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. . As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a control command for performing a prize ball payout operation is transmitted to the prize ball payout control device 156 via the output port 255.

In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the port output process, a control command is output to the effect control device 150. At this time, a strobe signal is first output to the effect control device 150, and then a control command including mode data and event data is output. In the port output process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the game state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like are also controlled. A signal is output.

Next, the hit determination process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, when executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changing. If it is determined that the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, when it determines with production symbols Z1 and Z2 being fluctuating (Yes), it transfers to step S214.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not the starting information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the starting information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting information storage number is not “1” or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S204, the winning determination random number value is read from the start information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value read in step S204 matches the winning value, and if it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes), The process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number value read in step S204 does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S212.

Here, the ROM 230 stores a winning determination table in which correspondence between the winning determination random number value and the winning value is registered. Then, based on the hit determination table, it is determined whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the hit value. As a result, the distinction between “winning (special prize state)” and “off” is determined.
Further, when it is determined that the state is “out”, the state designation command corresponding to “out” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In step S208, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed, and the process proceeds to step S210.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number value of the start information is read, and the hit type number corresponding to the corresponding type determination random number value is read from the hit type determination table to determine the win type.

Further, the state designation command corresponding to the read hit type number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In step S210, the hit hour variation time determination process for determining the variation times of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed, and the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit hour variation time determination table set for each combination of the hit type, the current starting information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the variation time determination random number value and the variation time number is registered in each per-hour variation time determination table.
In the hit variation time determination process, first, a hit variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the hit type number determined in step S208, the current starting information storage number, and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the hit variation time determination table. Thereby, the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In the hit fluctuation time determination process, the determined fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol, and also start to measure the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S212, the fluctuation time determination process at the time of losing that determines the fluctuation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed, and a series of processes are terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a loss time variation time determination table set for each combination of the current start information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the fluctuation time determination random number value and the fluctuation time number is registered in each outlier time fluctuation time determination table.

  In the loss variation time determination process, first, a loss variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the current start information storage number and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the variation time determination table for off-time. Thereby, the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
Also, in the fluctuation time determination process at the time of loss, the determined fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol, and also start to measure the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed based on the variation time timer.

In step S216, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop designation command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, the symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is repeatedly executed.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.

When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, first, the process proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, an input screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S302. The input screen display process will be described later.
In step S302, game mode setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. The game mode setting process will be described later.

In step S304, an end screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306. The end screen display process will be described later.
In step S306, a specific game mode end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S308. The specific game mode end process will be described later.
In step S308, a state designation command reception process for receiving a state designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S310. The state designation command reception process will be described later.

In step S310, a variable time designation command reception process for receiving a variable time designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S312. The variable time designation command reception process will be described later.
In step S312, a symbol stop designation command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S314.

  In the symbol stop designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a symbol stop designation command has been received from the main control device 210. And when it determines with the effect control apparatus 150 having received the symbol stop designation | designated command, the display control command (henceforth a symbol stop designation | designated display control command) which instruct | indicates the stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is performed. It transmits to the display control device 151.

When the display control device 151 receives the symbol stop designation display control command, the display symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, the display control device 151 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 by a combination specified by a stop symbol designation display control command described later.
In step S314, a special status start designation command receiving process for receiving a special status start designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S316.

  In the special prize state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special prize state start designation command has been received from the main control device 210. Then, when it is determined that the special prize state start designation command is received, the production control device 150 determines the special prize state effect to be executed. Specifically, when a normal jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a normal jackpot presentation is determined, and when a probability variation 1 jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a probability variation 1 jackpot presentation is determined. When the 2 big hit start designation command is received, execution of the probability variation 2 big hit effect is determined, and when the small hit start designation command is received, execution of the small hit effect is determined. Here, the probability variation 2 big hit production and the small hit production are the same production.

Then, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a “special prize state effect designation display control command”) corresponding to the determined special prize state effect.
When the display control device 151 receives the special prize state effect designation display control command, the presentation symbol display device 104 starts the special prize state effect designated by the special prize state effect designation display control command.

  In the special prize state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in response to the start of the special prize state effect. At this time, the effect control device 150 grants game points corresponding to the types of the special prize states (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot, probability variation 2 jackpot or jackpot). Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to a game point counter to be described later, and adds 1 to the value of a special prize state number counter to be described later. In addition, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a counter value display control command) for instructing display of the counter value of the game point counter to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S316, a special status end designation command receiving process for receiving a special status end designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318.
In the special prize state end designation command receiving process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special prize state end designation command has been received from the main control device 210. Then, when it is determined that the special effect state end designation command has been received, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a special prize state production stop designation display control command) that instructs the stop of the special prize state effect. It transmits to the display control device 151.

And the display control apparatus 151 will stop the special prize state effect currently displayed on the production symbol display apparatus 104, if a special prize state effect stop designation | designated display control command is received.
In step S318, a game point grant setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. The game point grant setting process will be described later.
Next, the input screen display process in step S300 will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the input screen display process.
The input screen display process is a process for displaying the input screen G1, which is a screen for inputting a game start password. When the input screen display process is executed in step S300, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the input screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the input screen display flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, when it determines with the input screen display flag being set (Yes), it transfers to step S408.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the display start condition of the input screen G1 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display start condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display start condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 displays the input screen G1 when in the customer waiting state. The customer waiting state is started when a state in which the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not displayed is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]), and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are newly displayed. Continue until At this time, the period in which the special prize state is occurring is excluded from the waiting state for customers. Therefore, the production control device 150 determines whether or not the state in which the variation display of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 is not performed continues for a predetermined time as the display start condition, and determines that the display has continued for the predetermined time. In this case, the display start condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the display start condition is not continued for a predetermined time, the display start condition is not satisfied.

The effect control device 150 satisfies the display condition of the input screen G1 when an operation (so-called long press) in which the input button 5b is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 [s]) is performed. May be determined.
In step S404, an input screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S406.
In the input screen display process, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command for instructing display of the input screen G1 (hereinafter referred to as an input screen display designation display control command).

When receiving the input screen display designation display control command, the display control device 151 displays the input screen G1 on the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S406, an input screen display flag setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the input screen display flag setting process, an input screen display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.

In the input screen display flag setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the detection signal input from the input button 5b to be valid. Thus, when the input screen display flag is set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is valid.
On the other hand, in step S408, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the input screen G1 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S410. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display end condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In the present embodiment, the production control device 150 determines whether or not the customer waiting state has been canceled (new display of variation of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has been started) as the display end condition, and the customer waiting state has been released. When it is determined, the display end condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the customer waiting state is not released, the display end condition is not satisfied.
In step S410, an input screen deletion process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S412.

In the input screen erasing process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an input screen erasure designation display control command) for instructing erasure of the input screen G1 to the display control device 151.
When receiving the input screen erasure designation display control command, the display control device 151 ends the display of the input screen G1 on the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S412, the input screen display flag canceling process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the input screen display flag release process, the input screen display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is released (erased).
In addition, in the input screen display flag canceling process, the effect control device 150 sets the input of the detection signal from the input button 5b to invalid. As a result, when the input screen display flag is not set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is invalidated.

Next, the game mode setting process in step S302 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the game mode setting process. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the input screen.
The game mode setting process is a process for setting a game mode in response to an input of a game start password. When the game mode setting process is executed in step S302, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.

In step S500, it is determined whether or not the input screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the input screen display flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input screen display flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S502, it is determined whether or not a game start password has been input. If it is determined that a game start password has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game start password has not been input (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the input screen G1, five symbol display portions W for displaying symbols are provided. In addition, on the input screen G1, the selection target display object Hk corresponding to each of the 64 types of symbols, the selection target display object Hc for clearing the symbol input to each symbol display unit W, and the input for confirming the input A selection target display object Hd is displayed. In addition, on the input screen G1, a selection display object C1 for selecting one of the selection target display objects Hk, Hc, and Hd is displayed. Further, on the input screen G1, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

On the input screen G1, any of the selection target display objects Hk, Hc, Hd can be selected by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated.
In the input screen G1, it is possible to input symbols in each symbol display unit W in order from the symbol display unit W arranged on the left side of the five symbol display units W. In the input screen G1, when the selection target display object Hk corresponding to any one of the 64 types of symbols is selected by the selection display object C1, the symbol corresponding to the selected selection target display object Hk is displayed as a symbol. Displayed on the display unit W. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the selection target display object Hk related to the symbol “A” is selected by the selection display object C1 in a state in which the symbol can be input in the first symbol display unit W. When the input button 5b is pressed while the symbol is displayed on the symbol display portion W, the input of the symbol in the symbol display portion W is confirmed and the symbol display portion W in the next order is displayed. The symbol is ready for input. As a result, the symbols can be sequentially input on the five symbol display portions W.

On the other hand, in the input screen G1, in a state where the selection target display object Hc is selected by the selection display object C1, in response to the pressing operation of the input button 5b, a symbol can be currently input. The symbol displayed on the symbol display unit W is cleared (erased), and the symbol can be input in the symbol display unit W in the previous order.
Further, on the input screen G1, the input of the game start password is confirmed in response to the input button 5b being pressed while the selection target display object Hd is selected by the selection display object C1. Here, the input screen G1 is set so that the selection target display object Hd cannot be selected by the selection display object C1 when no symbol is input in all the symbol display portions W.

Then, the effect control device 150 determines that the game start password is input when the input of the game start password is confirmed.
In step S504, a specific game mode setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S506.
In the specific game mode setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the specific game mode as the game mode. In the specific game mode, game information in the specific game mode is stored in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. In the specific game mode, game points are awarded as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined (1 point or 10 points) game point is awarded every time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner. Each time the reach effect is displayed, predetermined (10 points or 100 points) game points are awarded. Each time a notice effect is executed, predetermined (5 points or 50 points) game points are awarded. Furthermore, a predetermined (1000 points) game points are awarded each time a “normal jackpot” is generated. In addition, every time a “probability 1 big hit” is generated, a predetermined (2000 points) game points are awarded. Furthermore, a predetermined (500 points) game points are awarded each time “probability 2 big hit” or “small win” occurs. Further, every time it is determined that a game willingness determination condition described later is satisfied according to the pressing state of the input button 5b, predetermined (10 points) gaming points are awarded.

  Here, in the RAM of the effect control device 150, a game point counter that counts game points given in accordance with the progress of the game, and a variable display count that counts the number of times the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner. A counter, a special prize state counter for counting the number of times the special prize state has occurred, and a continuous counter for counting the number of consecutive wins are stored. Here, the number of consecutive hits means that a special award state (probability 1 big hit or a probable change 2 big hit) that occurred a probability variation state was continuously generated without going through a special prize state (usually big hit) that caused a low probability state. Say the number of times.

In the specific game mode setting process, a game point count by the game point counter, a count of the number of times the variation symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed by the variable display counter, and a special prize state by the special prize state counter are generated. The count of the number of hits and the count of consecutive hits by the continuous number counter are started.
In the specific game mode setting process, the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode is stored based on the counter value of the continuous game counter.

Further, in the specific game mode setting process, when the input game start password includes information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege, the game points to be given in accordance with the progress of the game are increased. Set as follows.
Furthermore, in the specific game mode setting process, when the input game start password includes information indicating execution of customization of the effect, the selection probability of various effects is changed according to the content of the customization. Set as follows.

In step S506, a specific game mode flag setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the specific game mode flag setting process, a specific game mode flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.
Next, the end screen display process in step S304 will be described.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an end screen display process.
The end screen display process is a process for displaying an end screen G2, which is a screen for ending the specific game mode. When the end screen display process is executed in step S304, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. If it is determined that the specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game mode flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S602, it is determined whether an end screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the end screen display flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end screen display flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610.
In step S604, it is determined whether the display start condition for the end screen G2 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display start condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display start condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 is in a state where the special prize state has not occurred and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not displayed in a variable manner, and the input button 5b is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 3 [s ]) It is determined that the display start condition is satisfied when an operation of pushing in continuously (so-called long press) is performed.
In step S606, an end screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S608.

In the end screen display process, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an end screen display designation display control command) for instructing display of the end screen G2.
When receiving the end screen display designation display control command, the display control device 151 displays the end screen G2 on the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S608, an end screen display flag setting process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process.
In the end screen display flag setting process, the end screen display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.
In the end screen display flag setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the detection signal input from the input button 5b to be valid. Thus, when the end screen display flag is set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is valid.

On the other hand, in step S610, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the end screen G2 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S612. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display end condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 satisfies the display end condition when it is determined not to end the game on the end screen G2 or when the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is started. judge.

In step S612, an end screen deletion process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S614.
In the end screen erasure process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an end screen erasure designation display control command) instructing erasure of the end screen G2 to the display control device 151.
Then, when receiving the end screen erasure designation display control command, the display control device 151 ends the display of the end screen G2 on the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S614, an end screen display flag canceling process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process.
In the end screen display flag release processing, the end screen display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is released (erased).
In the end screen display flag canceling process, the effect control device 150 sets the input of the detection signal from the input button 5b to invalid. Thus, when the end screen display flag is not set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is invalidated.

Next, the specific game mode end process in step S306 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the specific game mode end processing. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the end screen.
The specific game mode end process is a process for ending the specific game mode. When the specific game mode end process is executed in step S306, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.

In step S700, it is determined whether or not the end screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the end screen display flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end screen display flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S702, it is determined whether or not to end the game on the end screen G2, and if it is determined that the game is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not determined to end the game (No), the series of processes is ended and the process returns to the original process.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the end screen G2, the selection target display object He for determining the end of the game, the selection target display object Hr for ending the display of the end screen G2, and any selection target display A selection display object C1 for selecting the objects He and Hr is displayed. In the end screen G2, a two-dimensional code display area Rc in which a two-dimensional code described later is displayed is set.
Further, on the end screen G2, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

In the end screen G2, it is possible to select one of the selection target display objects He and Hr by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the selection target display object He is selected by the selection display object C1.
In the end screen G2, it is determined that the game is to be ended in response to the input button 5b being pressed while the selection target display object He is selected by the selection display object C1.

On the other hand, in the end screen G2, it is determined that the display of the end screen G2 is ended in response to the input button 5b being pressed while the selection target display object Hr is selected by the selection display object C1. The
In step S704, a specific game mode end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S706.

  In the specific game mode end process, the production control device 150 creates a two-dimensional code including information indicating game information in the specific game mode related to the end, and displays the created two-dimensional code in the two-dimensional code display area of the end screen G2. Display on Rc. The two-dimensional code includes information indicating game information (game information stored corresponding to the player ID related to the game start password) in the specific game mode related to the end, information indicating the player ID, and Information indicating the address of the dedicated Web site is included.

  Specifically, the effect control device 150 grasps the accumulated value of the gaming points given during the specific gaming mode based on the counter value of the gaming point counter, and shows the accumulated value of the grasped gaming points. Are included in the two-dimensional code. In addition, the effect control device 150 grasps the accumulated number of effect display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 performed during the specific game mode based on the counter value of the variable display frequency counter, and grasps the effect symbols Z1 and Information indicating the number of times of Z2 variation display is included in the two-dimensional code. Further, the effect control device 150 grasps the accumulated number of special prize states generated during the specific game mode based on the counter value of the special prize state counter, and shows information indicating the accumulated number of special prize states. Include in 2D code. Further, the effect control device 150 includes information indicating the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode stored in association with the player ID in the two-dimensional code.

In the specific game mode end process, the effect control device 150 sets the general game mode as the game mode. Thereby, when the game is started without the input of the game start password thereafter, the game is played in the general game mode. In the general game mode, storage of game information and provision of game points are not executed.
Further, in the specific game mode end processing, the counter values of the game point counter, the variable display number counter, the special prize state number counter, and the continuous number counter are reset, and the stored maximum number of consecutive times is reset.

In step S706, a specific game mode flag canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the specific game mode flag canceling process, the specific game mode flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is canceled (erased).
Next, the state designation command reception process in step S308 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a state designation command reception process.
When the status designation command reception process is executed in step S308, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S800.
In step S800, it is determined whether a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S802. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S802, a state designation flag setting process for setting a state designation flag is executed, and the process proceeds to step S804.
Here, the RAM of the effect control device 150 is provided with an area for setting a state designation flag according to the result of the winning lottery (the winning type in the case of winning).
Then, in the state designation flag setting process, the production control device 150 determines the lottery results designated by the received state designation command (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “off” Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. The set state designation flag is maintained until a new state designation flag is set.

In step S804, a stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Here, in the ROM of the production control device 150, stop symbols set for each of the winning lottery results ("normal jackpot", "probability 1 big hit", "probability 2 big hit", "small hit" and "out of play"). A decision table is stored. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between a stop symbol determination random number described later and a stop symbol number indicating a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed is registered.

In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires a stop symbol determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 reads a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 reads the stop symbol number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol determination random value from the read stop symbol determination table.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol designation display control command) corresponding to the read stop symbol number to the display control device 151.
Then, when receiving the stop symbol designation display control command, the display control device 151 sets the combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 designated by the stop symbol designation display control command as a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed.

Next, the variable time designation command reception process in step S310 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variable time designation command reception process.
When the variable time designation command receiving process is executed in step 310, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S900.
In step S900, it is determined whether or not a variable time designation command has been received. If it is determined that a variable time designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable time designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S902, effect stage determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S904.
In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of effect stages having different effect modes such as sound effects and background images are set as effect stages. In the present embodiment, as the effect stage, effect stage A in which the first background image is displayed, effect stage B in which the second background image is displayed, effect stage C in which the third background image is displayed, and the fourth effect stage. An effect stage D on which the background image is displayed is set.

The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores an effect stage determination table set for each game mode (“general game mode” and “specific game mode”). In each effect stage determination table, a correspondence between an effect stage determination random value described later and an effect stage number is registered.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the stage stage D cannot be selected when the “general game mode” is set. On the other hand, when the “specific game mode” is set, the stage D can be selected.

  Specifically, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, and the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage C are included in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “general game mode”. Although registered, the stage number corresponding to stage D is not registered. On the other hand, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “specific game mode” includes the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage C, and the effect stage D. The stage number corresponding to is registered.

In the effect stage determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires the effect stage determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
Further, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set, and when the specific game mode flag is set, reads the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “specific game mode”. . On the other hand, when the specific game mode flag is not set, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “general game mode” is read.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the effect stage number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random value from the read effect stage determination table, and determines the type of effect stage to be executed.
In addition, the effect control device 150 sets an effect stage flag corresponding to the determined effect stage type (effect stage A, effect stage B, effect stage C, or effect stage D) in a predetermined area of the RAM. This setting of the effect stage flag is maintained until execution of a different type of effect stage is determined.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an effect stage designation display control command) corresponding to the read effect stage number to the display control device 151.
Then, when receiving the effect stage designation display control command, the display control device 151 starts an effect (display of a background image, etc.) related to the effect stage designated by the effect stage designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In this embodiment, every time a variable time designation command is received, a lottery for determining the production stage is performed. However, after the lottery for determining the production stage is performed, a predetermined number of variable time designation commands are received. In the meantime, the set stage may be maintained without performing the lottery for determining the stage.
In step S904, a variation pattern determination process for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S906.

  In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big win”, “probability 2 big win”, “small hit” and “out”), combinations of the variation time and the stage type A variation pattern determination table set for each is stored. In each variation pattern determination table, a correspondence between a variation pattern determination random value (to be described later) and a variation pattern number is registered.

In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires the variation pattern determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 displays the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802, the variation time designated by the received variation time designation command, and the effect set in the effect stage determination process in step S902. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the types of effect stages indicated by the stage flag is read from the reference table storage area of the RAM.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the variation pattern number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random value from the read variation pattern determination table.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation display control command) corresponding to the read variation pattern number to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the variation pattern designation display control command, the display control device 151 starts the variation display of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation display control command in the production symbol display device 104.
In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in accordance with the start of the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter and adds 1 to the value of the variable display number counter. Subsequently, the effect control device 150 transmits a counter value display control command to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.
At this time, when the variation pattern related to the reach effect is determined, the effect control device 150 gives game points according to the display of the reach effect. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the display of the reach effect with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter. Subsequently, the effect control device 150 transmits a counter value display control command to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.
Here, the variation pattern related to the reach effect refers to a change pattern in which the reach effect is displayed while the effect symbol Z1 forms a reach state. Here, the reach state is an effect symbol Z1 included in a combination that causes a special prize state in two or more display regions among the plurality of regions R1, R2, and R3 (in the present embodiment, the same type of effect symbol Z1). Is temporarily stopped and the effect symbol Z2 is variably displayed in the region R4. In the variation pattern related to the reach effect, the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 that form the reach state may be displayed in a reduced size and the reach effect may be displayed.

Further, as the reach effect, there is a branch effect or the like in which the effect content is branched into a plurality of developments.
As branch effects, there are button effects such as a button hit effect and a press effect.
The button hitting effect is to prompt the player to hit the input button 5b continuously, increase the counter value of a meter counter, which will be described later, in response to the pressing operation of the input button 5b by the player, It is an effect in which it is determined whether or not a condition of reaching a value (for example, 20) (hereinafter referred to as a “branch condition for repeated effects”) is satisfied, and the content of the effect branches into a plurality of developments based on the determination result. In the button hitting effect, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect symbol display device 104 displays a meter M having a 20-step scale. In the meter M, the counter value of the meter counter is displayed. Thereby, the meter value of the meter M rises according to the pressing operation of the input button 5b by the player.

The effect control device 150 executes a button hitting effect process for performing a button hitting effect.
In the button stroke effect process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a meter display control command) for instructing display of the meter M to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the meter display control command, the display symbol display device 104 displays the meter M having 20 scales.

Here, the display of the meter M is continued until the button continuous striking effect ends.
In addition, in the button hitting effect process, the effect control device 150 displays a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a consecutive hit notification display control command) for instructing the player to display a notification that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the input button (hereinafter referred to as a continuous hit notification). ) Is transmitted to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the continuous hit notification display control command, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the continuous hit notification.

Here, the continuous hit notification display continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 [s]) elapses or the counter value of the meter counter reaches “20”.
The RAM of the effect control device 150 stores a meter counter.
In addition, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a meter value determination table in which the correspondence between the meter value determination random number value and the amount of increase in the counter value of the meter counter is registered. The amount of increase in the counter value includes “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and the like.

Then, in the button hitting effect process, the effect control device 150 acquires the meter value determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter every time the detection signal is input from the input button 5b.
Further, the effect control device 150 reads the meter counter increase amount corresponding to the acquired meter value determination random value from the meter value determination table, and adds the read increase amount to the meter counter. If the winning lottery result is “out of”, the counter value of the meter counter is corrected so that the counter value of the meter counter is less than “20”.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a meter value display control command) for instructing display of the counter value of the meter counter to the display control device 151.
When receiving the meter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the meter counter on the meter M displayed by the effect symbol display device 104.
Here, the display of the counter value of the meter counter is continued until the counter value of the meter value counter is displayed again (updated) or until the button continuous striking effect ends.

  In addition, in the button hitting effect processing, when the display of the consecutive hit notification is ended, the effect control device 150 causes the counter value of the meter counter to reach the maximum value “20” according to the pressing condition of the hitting effect branching condition (the input button 5b is pressed). It is determined whether or not the above condition is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the branch condition for repeated hitting effects is satisfied, the effect control device 150 causes the characters to appear in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and the appearing character is the first. The display control command (hereinafter referred to as the character reach effect display control command) for instructing the display of the effect image for stopping the display of the effect design Z1 and for instructing the stop display of the second effect design Z2 in the fourth area. Is transmitted to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the character reach effect display control command, the display control device 151 causes the character to appear in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and the appearing character stops the first effect symbol Z1. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in the fourth area.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the branch condition for repeated hitting effects is not satisfied, the effect control device 150 causes the first effect symbol to appear without causing the character to appear in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3. Instructing stop display of Z1 and transmitting a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a character-less reach effect display control command) for instructing stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 to the display control device 151 in the fourth area. To do.

When the display control device 151 receives the characterless reach effect display control command, the display control device 151 stops and displays the first effect symbol Z1 in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and in the fourth region. Then, the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed.
It is determined whether the press effect is a condition that the player is prompted to press the input button 5b once and the input button 5b is pressed once (hereinafter referred to as a press effect branching condition). However, it is an effect that the content of the effect branches into a plurality of developments based on the determination result.

The effect control device 150 executes a press effect process for performing a press effect.
In the press effect process, the effect control device 150 first displays a display control command (hereinafter referred to as “one time press notification”) that instructs the player to display a notification that prompts the player to press the input button 5b once (hereinafter referred to as “single press notification”). A press notification display control command) is transmitted to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the one-press notification display control command, as shown in FIG. 19, the display symbol display device 104 displays a one-press notification.

Here, the display of the single press notification is continued until a predetermined time (for example, 10 [s]) elapses or the input button 5b is pressed once.
In the press effect process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the press effect branching condition is satisfied when the display of the single press notification is completed. Then, the effect control device 150 transmits a character reach effect display control command to the display control device 151 when it is determined that the pressing effect branching condition is satisfied.

Then, when receiving the character reach effect display control command, the display control device 151 causes the character to appear in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and the appearing character stops the first effect symbol Z1. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in the fourth area.
On the other hand, the effect control device 150 transmits a characterless reach effect display control command to the display control device 151 when it is determined that the pressing effect branch condition is not satisfied.

When the display control device 151 receives the characterless reach effect display control command, the display control device 151 stops and displays the first effect symbol Z1 in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and in the fourth region. Then, the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed.
In addition, when the button effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect control device 150 executes a game willingness determination process. The game willingness determination process will be described later.

In step S906, a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to display a notice effect is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
The notice effect is an effect for notifying the result of the winning lottery related to the change display, which is performed corresponding to the change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2.
In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”) are set for each combination of variation patterns, etc. The notice effect execution lottery table is stored. In each notice effect execution lottery table, correspondence between the notice effect determination random number value and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered.

In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires a notice effect determination random number value for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 performs the notice effect execution lottery table corresponding to the combination of the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802 and the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S904. Is read.

Then, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the read notice effect execution lottery table and the notice effect determination random number value.
In addition, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect to be executed.
In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big win”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”), combinations of variation pattern and stage type A notice effect determination table set for each is stored. In each notice effect determination table, the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the notice effect number is registered.

  Then, the effect control device 150 sets the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802, the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S904, and the effect stage determination process in step S902. The notice effect determination table corresponding to the combination of the types of effect stages indicated by the effect stage flag is read from the reference table storage area of the RAM.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number based on the read notice effect determination table and the notice effect determination random number.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notice effect designation display control command) corresponding to the read notice effect number to the display control device 151.
Then, when receiving the notice effect designation display control command, the display control apparatus 151 executes the notice effect designated by the notice effect designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.

  In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in accordance with the execution of the notice effect. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the execution of the notice effect with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter. Subsequently, the effect control device 150 transmits a counter value display control command to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.
Further, the notice effect includes a branch effect (button effect such as a button hit effect, a press effect), and the like, similar to the reach effect.
However, in the notice effect, if the effect control device 150 determines that the branch conditions such as the branch condition for repeated hitting effects and the branch condition for pressing effects are satisfied, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, A character is caused to appear, and a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a character notice effect display control command) for instructing the display of the appearing character to speak a predetermined line is transmitted to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the character notice effect display control command, the display control device 151 causes the character to appear in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, and performs a display in which the appearing character speaks a predetermined line. .
On the other hand, when the effect control device 150 determines that the branch condition is not satisfied, the character notice effect display control command is not transmitted to the display control device 151.

In addition, when the button effect is executed as the notice effect, the effect control device 150 executes a game willingness determination process. The game willingness determination process will be described later.
In the present embodiment, an example in which the game motivation determination process is executed when the button effect is executed in the reach effect or the notice effect is shown, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, in a promotion effect that is promoted from a normal jackpot to a probable change 1 jackpot or a probable change 2 jackpot, a game motivation determination process may be executed when a button effect is executed.

  Further, for example, not only when a normal button effect is executed, but also when a hidden button effect is executed, the game motivation determination process may be executed. The hidden button effect means that the player can press the input button 5b within a predetermined period during the effect execution without prompting the player to press the input button 5b, and the branch condition is set according to the pressing state of the input button 5b. This is an effect in which it is determined whether or not the effect is satisfied, and the content of the effect branches into a plurality of developments based on the determination result.

Next, the game point grant setting process in step S318 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing game point grant setting processing. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a game point granting table.
When the game point grant setting process is executed in step S318, the process first proceeds to step S1000 as shown in FIG.

In step S1000, it is determined whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. If it is determined that the specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game mode flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S1002, it is determined whether or not an effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set. If it is determined that an effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1004. Transition. On the other hand, when it determines with the production stage flag corresponding to the production stage D not being set (No), it transfers to step S1006.

In step S1004, a first game point award table setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a plurality of game point assignment tables having different game point values given as the game progresses. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, a first game point grant table and a second game point grant table are set as the game point grant table.

The first game point granting table is set when the production stage D is being executed. On the other hand, the second game point grant table is set when the production stages A, B, and C are executed. And in the 1st game point grant table, the game point given according to progress of a game is set up high compared with the 2nd game point grant table.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), in the first game point grant table, 10 game points are given each time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed, and the reach effect is displayed. It is set so that 100 game points are awarded each time the game is performed, and 50 game points are awarded each time the announcement effect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the second game point giving table, each time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changed, 1 game point is given and a reach effect is displayed. Each time, 10 game points are awarded, and every time a notice effect is executed, 5 game points are given.

In the first game point grant table setting process, the first game point grant table is set as the game point grant table. Thereby, when the production stage D is being executed, game points are given based on the first game point grant table.
On the other hand, in step S1006, the second game point award table setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

In the second game point grant table setting process, a second game point grant table is set as the game point grant table. Thereby, when the production stages A, B, and C are being executed, game points are given based on the second game point grant table.
Next, the game willingness determination process executed in steps S904 and S906 will be described.

The game motivation determination process determines whether or not a game motivation determination border set separately from the branch condition for repeated hitting effects, the branch condition for pressing effects, etc. according to the pressing state of the input button 5b is satisfied. When it is determined that the game is satisfied, it is determined that the player is actively participating in the button effect, and a game point is given as a privilege for actively participating in the game.
The game willingness determination process is executed when a button effect (a button striking effect, a press effect) is started in a reach effect or a notice effect.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing game willingness determination processing.
When the game motivation determination process is executed in steps S904 and S906, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the process proceeds to step S1100.
In step S1100, a game willingness determination border is set. In the present embodiment, when a button hit effect is executed as a button effect, a threshold number of times that the player has set the input button 5b in advance during the period in which the button hit effect notification is displayed (for example, (30 times) It is assumed that the above pressing operation is a game willingness determination border. Further, when a press effect is being executed as a button effect, a game willingness determination border indicates that the player presses the input button 5b once during the period in which the press-down notification is displayed once. And

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a predetermined threshold number of times is used as the game motivation determination border when the button continuous striking effect is executed is shown, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, the input button 5b that is used until the counter value reaches the maximum value every time the counter value of the meter counter reaches the maximum value (every time the meter value of the meter M reaches the maximum value) during execution of the button stroke effect. The number of pressing operations may be recorded, and the average value of the recorded pressing operations may be set as the threshold number. According to this method, in the button continuous striking effect of the present embodiment, since the amount of increase in the counter value for the pressing operation of the input button 5b by the player is drawn every time, it is difficult to set the game willingness determination border. A game willingness determination border can be easily set.

  Also, for example, every time a button effect is executed after the specific game mode is set and before the specific game mode is canceled, a branch condition for a continuous hit effect, a branch condition for a press effect, etc. The branch condition achievement rate (hereinafter referred to as the branch condition achievement rate) may be calculated, and the game motivation determination border may be set based on the calculated branch condition achievement rate. As a method of setting based on the branch condition achievement rate, it approaches “0” when the branch condition achievement rate is higher than the preset reference number (for example, 30 times), and “1” when the branch condition achievement rate is lower. It is possible to employ a method of multiplying a variable approaching and using the multiplication result as a game motivation determination border. According to this method, the game motivation determination border can be reduced as the branch condition achievement rate increases.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not it is within the effective time. If it is determined that it is within the effective time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1106. The effective time is a period from when the button effect is started until a preset time (for example, 10 [s]) elapses. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the valid time (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the input button 5b is pressed (whether or not a detection signal is input from the input button 5b). If it is determined that the input button 5b is pressed (Yes), step S1106 is performed. Migrate to On the other hand, if it is determined that the input button 5b has not been pressed (No), the process proceeds to step S1102.
In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the gaming motivation determination border set in step S1100 is satisfied. If it is determined that the game willingness determination border is satisfied (Yes), it is determined that the player is actively participating in the button effect, and the process proceeds to step S1108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game motivation determination border is not satisfied (No), it is determined that the player is not actively participating in the button effect, and the process proceeds to step S1102.

In step S1108, 10 game points are awarded as a privilege for the player to actively participate in the button production. Then, the value of the added game point is added to the game point counter. Subsequently, the effect control device 150 transmits a counter value display control command to the display control device 151, and then proceeds to step S1102.
Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.

In the present embodiment, an example in which 10 game points are given when it is determined that the game willingness determination border is satisfied is shown, but other configurations may be employed. For example, the game points to be given may be increased as the number of times the player presses the input button 5b during the execution of the button hit effect is increased.
(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko machine 1, the specific game mode is set when the input of the game start password by the player is detected. In a game in the specific game mode, game information related to the game is stored in association with the player ID related to the game start password. Further, in the game in the specific game mode, game points are awarded as the game progresses.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 111a, 111b, a winning lottery is executed. When the winning lottery is executed, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 in a variable manner. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the button hitting effect is performed in the reach effect or the notice effect, as shown in FIG. 18, a notification that prompts the input button 5b to be repeatedly hit is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. A game willingness determination process is executed. Then, when the game motivation determination process is executed, in the pachinko machine 1, the player's pressing status performed with the input button 5b during the display of the notification is a game motivation determination border (the input button 5b is pressed 30 times). It is determined whether the player is actively participating in the button stroke effect (steps S1104 and S1106). Then, a gaming point is given as a privilege for actively participating in the button continuous striking effect (step S1108).

Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to give the player the motivation to repeatedly hit the input button 5b. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the production. Therefore, the game performance can be improved by allowing the player to participate in the production.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, by pressing the input button 5b 30 times as a game willingness determination border, the player repeatedly hits the input button 5b in a button continuous striking effect with a relatively high load on the player. Motivation can be given.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when a press effect is executed as a reach effect or a notice effect during execution of the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, an input button is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 as shown in FIG. A notice for prompting the one-time pressing operation 5b is displayed, and a game willingness determination process is executed. Then, when the game motivation determination process is executed, in the pachinko machine 1, the player's pressing state performed with the input button 5b during the notification display is a game motivation determination border (the input button 5b is pressed once). It is determined whether or not the player is actively participating in the pressing effect (steps S1104 and 1106). Then, a gaming point is given as a privilege for actively participating in the pressing effect (step S1108).

Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the player can be given motivation to press the input button 5b. Therefore, the player can be actively involved in the production. Therefore, the game performance can be improved by allowing the player to participate in the production.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the game motivation determination process is repeatedly executed every time the button effect (the button repeated effect, the one-time press operation effect) is executed. When the game motivation determination process is executed, it is determined whether or not the pressing state of the input button 5b satisfies the game motivation determination border during the execution of each button effect (steps S1104 and S1106), and the game motivation determination border is displayed. If it is determined that it is satisfied, game points are awarded (step S1108).

Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the motivation to operate the input button 5b can be given to the player every time the button effect is executed.
In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can further provide the player with motivation to operate the input button 5b by accumulating the given points.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, when the specific game mode is set, the production control device 150 is selected from among a plurality of types of production stages A, B, C, and D in response to reception of the variable time designation command. The production stage to be executed is determined by lottery.

  However, the effect control device 150 may be configured to execute the effect stage D after the end of at least one of the special prize state and the short time state when the specific game mode is set. In this case, the effect stage D is continued until the predetermined number of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed after the end of the special prize state or the short-time state. In addition, the production control device 150 assigns game points by the first game point assignment table in association with the execution of the production stage D.

Thereby, it is possible to suppress the player from stopping the game when the special prize state or the short-time state ends, and it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game.
In particular, after the end of the special award state (“probability 2 big hit” and “small hit”) with a smaller number of rounds compared to other special award states, the stage stage D is executed, and the game points are determined according to the first game point grant table. By giving, it becomes possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the frequency | count (Hereinafter, it is set as the frequency | count of fluctuation after a special prize state) was counted, and the number of fluctuations after the special prize state was counted. It may be configured to improve the probability that the stage D is selected as the value increases. In this case, the counter value of the number of changes after the special prize state is reset by the occurrence of the special prize state. Then, in accordance with the execution of the production stage D, game points are given by the first game point grant table.

As a result, the probability that the stage D will be executed increases as the number of times the variation display of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 is performed in a state where the special prize state does not occur, so the player is encouraged to continue the game. Is possible.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which changes the probability that the production stage D is selected according to a day, a day of the week, a time zone, etc. Further, the probability that the stage D is selected may be changed by setting in the game store.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where it was determined whether the player was actively participating in button production based on the pressing state of the input button 5b was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this but the meaning of this invention The determination may be made based on the operation status of other input means such as a joystick without departing from the above.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is used about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment.
In the present embodiment, during the execution of the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 (between the start of the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 and the end of the variable display), the button effect (button repeated effect) Every time a single press operation effect) is executed, it is determined whether or not the player's press status performed with the input button 5b during the execution of each button effect satisfies the game willingness determination border, and all buttons When it is determined that the game willingness determination border is satisfied by the effect, it is determined that the player is actively participating in the button effect, and game points are given, which is different from the first embodiment.

Specifically, when the effect symbol display device 104 starts the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, the effect control device 150 executes a game change determination process during symbol variation.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a game change determination process during symbol variation.
The symbol changing game motivation determination process is executed in step S904, and first proceeds to step S1200 as shown in FIG.

In step S1200, the number of button effects executed during the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the variation pattern of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 set in the variation pattern determination process in step S904 (for example, the button repeated impact effect is displayed). 1 time and 3 times of pressing effects) are calculated.
In step S1202, a game willingness determination border is set. In the present embodiment, when a button hit effect is executed as a button effect, a threshold number of times that the player has set the input button 5b in advance during the period in which the button hit effect notification is displayed (for example, (10 times) Depressing operation more than 10 times is a game willingness determination border. Further, when a press effect is being executed as a button effect, a game willingness determination border indicates that the player presses the input button 5b once during the period in which the press-down notification is displayed once. And

In step S1204, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are being changed. And when it determines with it being during the fluctuation | variation display of production symbols Z1 and Z2 (Yes), it transfers to step S1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not being displayed in a varying manner (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the number of button effects executed during the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 has reached the number calculated in step S1200 (hereinafter referred to as the end determination number). If it is determined that the number of button effects has reached the number of end determinations (Yes), the series of processing ends and the original processing is restored. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of button effects has not reached the number of end determinations (No), the process proceeds to step S1208.

In step S1208, it is determined whether or not it is within the effective time. If it is determined that it is within the effective time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1210. The effective time is a period from when the button effect is started until a preset time (for example, 10 [s]) elapses. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the valid time (No), the process proceeds to step S1206.
In step S1210, it is determined whether or not the input button 5b has been pressed (whether or not a detection signal has been input from the input button 5b). If it is determined that the input button 5b has been pressed (Yes), step S1212 is performed. Migrate to On the other hand, if it is determined that the input button 5b has not been pressed (No), the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S <b> 1212, it is determined whether or not the button symbol striking effect is being executed on the effect symbol display device 104. If it is determined that the button continuous strike effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1214 in order to determine whether or not the game willingness determination border for the button continuous strike effect set in step S1202 is satisfied. On the other hand, if it is determined that the one-press operation effect is being executed (No), it is determined that the game will determination border of the one-press operation effect set in step S1202 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1216. .

  In step S1214, it is determined whether or not the game willingness determination border for the button hitting effect set in step S1202 is satisfied. If it is determined that the game willingness determination border for the button hit effect is satisfied (Yes), it is determined that the player is actively participating in the button hit effect, and the process proceeds to step S1108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game willingness determination border for the button hit effect is not satisfied (No), it is determined that the player is not actively participating in the button hit effect, and the process proceeds to step S1102.

  In step S1216, the number of times determined to satisfy the game willingness determination border in steps S1212 and S1214 (hereinafter referred to as “border satisfaction number”) coincides with the number of times calculated in step S1200 (hereinafter referred to as “total performance number”). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the number of border satisfactions matches the total number of effects (Yes), it is determined that the player is actively participating in all button effects, and the process proceeds to step S1218. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of border satisfactions does not match the total number of effects (No), it is determined that the player is not actively participating in the button effects, and the process proceeds to step S1206.

  Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, when both the button repeated effect and the one-time press operation effect are executed during the execution of the fluctuation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, the input is performed in all the button repeated effects. When the button 5b is pressed more than a predetermined threshold number of times (for example, 10 times) and the input button 5b is pressed once or more in all the one-time press operation effects, the player can select all buttons. It is determined that he is actively participating in the production.

In step S1218, 20 game points are awarded as a privilege for the player to actively participate in all button effects. Then, the value of the added game point is added to the game point counter. Subsequently, the effect control device 150 transmits a counter value display control command to the display control device 151, and then proceeds to step S1206.
Then, when receiving the counter value display control command, the display control device 151 displays the counter value of the game point counter in the effect symbol display device 104.
(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 111a, 111b, a winning lottery is executed. When the winning lottery is executed, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the variation of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, and the game change determination process during symbol variation is performed. Then, when the symbol change game motivation determination process is started, the pachinko machine 1 executes the change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 once (step S1204) and whenever the button effect is executed (step S1204). S1210), it is determined whether or not the player's pressing situation performed with the input button 5b during execution of each button effect satisfies the game willingness determination border (steps S1212 and S1214). Subsequently, in the pachinko machine 1, it is determined whether or not the number of times determined to satisfy the gaming motivation determination border matches the number of button effects (total number of effects) executed during the fluctuation variation display. If it is determined that the player has played, it is determined that the player has actively participated in all button effects (step S1216). Then, game points are awarded as a privilege for actively participating in all button effects (step S1218).
Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to always give the player the motivation to press the input button 5b while executing the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 150 performs each button effect every time a button effect (button repeated effect, one press operation effect) is executed during the execution of the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. It is determined whether or not the player's pressing state performed with the input button 5b satisfies the game motivation determination border during the execution of the game, and the number of times determined to satisfy the game motivation determination border (the number of times of satisfaction with the border) is the production symbol Z1. When it is determined that the number of button effects (total effect) executed during the variable display of Z2 is the same, a game point is given.

However, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the border satisfaction count matches the set threshold value set to a number smaller than the total effect count, and determines that the border satisfaction count matches the set threshold value. The game points may be given.
In addition, the effect control device 150 executes each button effect each time the button effect is executed during the specific game mode (between the specific game mode is set and the specific game mode is canceled). It is determined whether or not the player's pressing state performed with the input button 5b satisfies the game motivation determination border, and based on the number of times determined to satisfy the game motivation determination border (the number of times of satisfaction of the border) It does not matter as a configuration for providing In this case, for example, it is determined whether or not the number of border satisfactions coincides with the number of button effects performed during the specific game mode (hereinafter referred to as the total number of effects during the mode). A game point may be given when it is determined that the number of performances matches. Also, for example, it is determined whether or not the border satisfaction count matches the set threshold value set to a number smaller than the total performance count, and when it is determined that the border satisfaction count matches the set threshold value, It does not matter as a configuration to be given.
Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the motivation to continuously hit the input button 5b can be given to the player during the specific game mode.

5b Input button (operation means, input means)
104 effect symbol display device 107a, 107b special symbol display device 106 normal symbol display device 109 gaming state display device 111 start winning device 111a first start winning port 111b second start winning port 115 large winning port 130 electric combination 131a first start Winning port switch 131b Second starting winning port switch 132 Large winning port switch 133 Start gate switch 150 Production control device (production means, privilege granting means, game mode setting means)
151 Display control device (display control means)
152 Lamp control device 153 Sound effect control device 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 210 Main control device (lottery means, production means)
220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 input port 255 output port Step S100 (lottery means)
Steps S108, S110, S904, S906 (production means)
Step S302 (game mode setting means)
Steps S1108 and S1218 (privilege grant means)

Claims (3)

Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to cause a special prize state;
Production means for producing an effect for notifying the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means;
An operation button that can be pressed by the player during execution of the effect by the effect means;
Notification means for performing a notification prompting the pressing operation of the operation button during execution of the production;
A privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege according to the progress of the game,
The effect means determines whether or not a branch condition is satisfied based on the operation state of the operation button, branches the content of the effect based on the determination result,
The privilege granting means
During execution of the notification, it is determined whether or not the gaming motivation determination condition for performing the pressing operation of the operation button a set number of times, and the number of times determined to satisfy the gaming motivation determination condition is a set number of times, As the privilege, the points are given, and the given points are accumulated,
When any of a plurality of events that occur during the execution of the production occurs, as the privilege, as well as giving a point according to the event that occurred, and accumulating the given points,
The gaming machine, wherein the game motivation determination condition is set separately from the branch condition.   The privilege granting unit determines whether or not the operation state of the operation button satisfies the gaming motivation determination condition during execution of each rendering every time the rendering is performed by the rendering unit, and the gaming motivation determination The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the privilege is given when the number of times determined to satisfy the condition is a set number of times. An input means capable of inputting player identification information;
A game mode setting means for setting a specific game mode when detecting an input of the player's identification information, and setting a general game mode when not detecting an input of the player's identification information; Prepared,
Each time the effect is executed during the specific game mode, the privilege granting unit determines whether the operation state of the operation button satisfies the game motivation determination condition during the execution of each effect, and the game The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the privilege is given based on the number of times determined to satisfy the motivation determination condition.

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