JP6343860B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  In recent gaming machines, there is a game machine whose contents change depending on the presence or absence of a predetermined button operation in order to give the player a sense of participating in the game. In addition, there is a case where an effective period is provided for the button operation due to the relation of the performance execution time. When displaying the effective period of such a button, there is a gaming machine that displays the effective period in seconds (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-183361 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned patent document, in order to display the effective period in seconds, if the seconds display is made in a manner similar to the jackpot combination or chance, confusion with the jackpot combination etc. is induced, There was a risk of misunderstanding of the player.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent misunderstandings to the player.

(1) In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 or the like), and performs a player's operation. Operation detection means for detecting (for example, push button 31B and push sensor 35B) and operation promotion notification for urging the player's operation (for example, shown in FIGS. 31B, 32A, and 33B) As shown in FIG. 2, for example, an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, and an operation effect or the like that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. 1 can be executed. A display effective period (for example, detection of an operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2). The control CPU 120 is valid), the detection valid period display (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A) is variably displayed (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A is changed). Display a specific value in relation to the numerical value of the detection valid period display, execute an effect according to the specific value, and detect the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, push Based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 31B by the sensor 35B), the detection valid period display is stopped (for example, the clock image TP is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 32B). the detection lifetime display specific display (e.g., repdigit time and display opportunities th time, such as "394" or the like, such as "333") characterized in that it does not display at.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

(2) In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 or the like), and performs a player's operation. Operation detection means for detecting (for example, push button 31B and push sensor 35B) and operation promotion notification for urging the player's operation (for example, shown in FIGS. 31B, 32A, and 33B) As shown in FIG. 2, for example, an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, and an operation effect or the like that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. 1 can be executed. A display effective period (for example, detection of an operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2). The control CPU 120 is valid), the detection valid period display (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A) is variably displayed (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A is changed). Display, etc.), obtain a specific value in relation to the numerical value of the detection valid period display, execute an effect according to the specific value, and detect the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, push The detection valid period display is stopped (for example, the clock image TP is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 32B) based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 31B by the sensor 35B. The effective period display is a numerical display (for example, the clock display TP shown in FIG. 32B), and a plurality of detected effective period displays that are stopped and displayed are numerically processed (for example, the operation effective period is added to the effect enhancement point). remaining Display the numerical processing result (for example, display the effect enhancement point in the point display area 5P as shown in FIG. 32C). The display of the result is a specific display (for example, 3 points such as “3942”, “4415”, and “3194”, “4415”, etc.) This is characterized in that it is not displayed by a chance eye point display including a chance eye in the digit portion.
In (1) and (2), the effect may be executed with an execution time corresponding to the specific value.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), as the effective period display, a numerical display and a display different from the numerical display (for example, display by a time gauge TG shown in FIG. 32A, etc.) ) May be performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the effective detection period can be made easier to understand.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of pressing operation of the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2) ), The operation promotion notification by the notification means is terminated (erasing the button image and the operation effect is terminated, etc.), and after the operation promotion notification is completed, the effective period display stopped and displayed is performed for a predetermined time. (The button image is deleted, but the stopped clock display is continued for a predetermined time).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to easily recognize the effective period display that is stopped.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), a plurality of the motion detection means (for example, a combination of the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B and a combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A) And a plurality of the motion detection means are based on detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of operation of the stick controller 31A by the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.). Operation detecting means (for example, a combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A) that does not stop the effective period display may be included.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated.

  (6) In the gaming machine of (2) above, when the numerical processing result is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value (for example, an upper limit value of the performance enhancement point), a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a specific variation) A specific effect (for example, an FB reach effect or the like) may be executed based on the determination of the pattern or the like.

  According to such a gaming machine, motivation can be given to the execution of the operation.

  (7) In the gaming machine of any one of the above (1) to (6), a change display that changes in accordance with the player's action (for example, the resurrection level indicated by the bell-up meter LV shown in FIG. 33B). Even when the change display reaches the upper limit, the operation detection means detects the operation even when a predetermined upper limit (for example, the maximum value of the restoration level) is set in the change display. May be valid (for example, even if the resurrection level reaches the maximum value, the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2).

  According to such a gaming machine, a sense of expectation due to a change in display mode can be maintained.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content etc. of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game random number counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation category and a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of a special figure display result. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of jackpot type. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure etc. of production control pattern. FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of a fluctuation | variation category. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a gauge and clock display determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation display example of the image display apparatus in which the hold display is performed. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation display example of the image display apparatus in which the speech production is performed. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation display example of the image display apparatus in which (beta) reach production is performed. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation display example of the image display apparatus in which FB reach production is performed.

  In the following description, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1. Pachinko machine in this embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, Special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off are differently set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” only need to be attached to numbers indicating “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be assigned the symbol number “10”. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Say.

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an image display device 5 is provided as one of the effect devices. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various effect devices (for example, a speaker 8, a game effect lamp 9, a movable accessory 17, etc.) in addition to the image display device 5.

  The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to each of variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display means such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the special game, it corresponds to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the fluctuation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The confirmed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In the lower left portion of the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening is set to a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning by means of a round white display. Note that the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, and the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. And the display mode may be different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special symbol display memory number for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage in an identifiable manner. A hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  In the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5, a point display area 5P is arranged. In the point display area 5P, the accumulated value of the effect enhancement point is displayed as a display of a numerical processing result that is a result of (for example, a process of adding the remaining time of the operation effective period to the effect enhancement point). The production enhancement point is a numerical value obtained by accumulating the remaining time of the operation effective period. The production enhancement points and the operation effective period will be further described later.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not easily pass through the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in the state of expansion open easily. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure holding memory number is not more than a predetermined upper limit value, 1 Start condition is established. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, 2 Start conditions are established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening. To do. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening. Make it easier. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. It should be noted that instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided around the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

  A movable accessory 17 is provided on the upper part of the image display device 5. The movable accessory 17 shown in FIG. 1 exemplifies a movable accessory that can move downward in the drawing with the illustrated position as an initial position. For example, the movable accessory 17 descends to the center position of the symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5. The lowered movable accessory 17 rises and returns to the initial position. Moreover, the movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 is rotatable. For example, the movable accessory 17 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. The movable accessory 17 can be rotated with vertical movement. The movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 can include a plurality of LEDs 9CC. The LED 9CC may be lit when the movable accessory 17 moves or rotates, or may be lit when it does not move or rotate. The lighting operation of the LED 9CC includes a lighting operation or blinking operation of one LED 9CC, or a lighting operation or blinking operation of a plurality of LEDs 9CC. In the present embodiment, the case where the movable accessory 17 is arranged at the center of the game board 2 is exemplified, but the arrangement of the movable accessory 17 is not limited to this, for example, at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. You may arrange. Moreover, you may arrange | position to the left or right of the upper position of the frame 3 for gaming machines. Further, a plurality of movable accessories may be arranged on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3.

  The production operation by the movable accessory 17 refers to an operation in which, for example, the movable accessory 17 is moved up and down, the movable accessory 17 is rotated, or the LED 9CC is turned on, either alone or in combination. . Further, these operations may be operated in combination with, for example, lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and display of the image display device 5. The accessory effect by the movable accessory 17 is an effect that can be executed after being executed when the player or the like operates the push button 31B in accordance with an operation effect that promotes the player's operation.

  Here, the operation effect is an effect that can be executed during a hold display change effect, a continuous speech effect, and a β reach effect, which will be described later. Operation effects can be executed at a plurality of timings. Specifically, in the hold display change effect, as will be described later, the operation effect is executed at the same time as the start of the hold display change effect, and in the β reach effect, the operation effect is executed at the same time as the start of the revival effect. . Further, the operation effect is an operation promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an operation on the push button 31B. When the operation effect is executed, a button image obtained by imaging the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device. In the operation effect, an arrow image is displayed above or to the side of the button image together with the button image. In the continuous line production, the production is performed including the operation production. Further, when the operation effect is executed during the β reach effect, and the push button 31B is operated during the operation effect, the cut-in effect is executed.

  Among these, the cut-in effect is an effect in which an image different from the effect image is inserted (cut-in) when the effect image is displayed. The cut-in effect is executed, for example, when an operation of the push button 31B (hereinafter also referred to as a button operation) is detected within an operation effective period during which the effect image is displayed. The cut-in effect is executed during the reach effect (also referred to as β reach effect) of super reach β, which will be described later. The effect after the cut-in effect in the β reach effect is an action-corresponding effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 that is an effect executing means.

  In addition, the speech effect is an effect in which a speech is added to a predetermined person or the like to display a speech when variable display of decorative symbols is being executed. The line production starts at the same time as the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern, but the start time is different from that of the variable display of the decorative pattern and starts before the variable display of the decorative pattern starts or after the variable display of the decorative pattern starts. May be.

  There are two types of line production: line production with continuous line and line production without continuous line. The continuous line effect is an effect in which, when a button operation is detected within an operation effective period during the display of the previous person and the line, another person and the line are subsequently displayed. The lines of other persons are lines corresponding to the lines of the previous person. The lines of other persons may be lines unrelated to the lines of the previous person. The effect in which the other person and the line in the continuous line effect are displayed is an action corresponding effect executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  The continuation-free line effect is an effect in which no other person or the line is displayed subsequently even if the button operation is detected within the effective period of operation while the line or the line is displayed. . The operation valid period itself may not be set. In a continuous no-line production, a button image may be displayed or may not be displayed.

  Note that the accessory effect by the movable accessory 17 is not limited to that executed according to the player's operation. For example, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, the role effect by the movable role 17 may be executed without any operation by the player. Specifically, for example, an effect pattern (variation pattern) for variable display of decorative symbols, which is an effect operation by the image display device 5, and an effect pattern for defining the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 are prepared separately. In addition, the effect pattern that defines the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected according to the variation pattern, so that the accessory effect can be performed without any operation by the player during the variable display of the decorative pattern. May be executed. In addition, a variation pattern including a mode of effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is prepared, and a variation pattern including a mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected. The accessory effect may be executed without the user's operation.

  The movable accessory 17 can be operated (linked) with other effect devices (for example, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) instead of or in addition to the image display device 5.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31 </ b> A includes an operation stick that the player holds. A trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger or the like in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A by an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31 </ b> B is one mode of operation means for a player to operate the pachinko gaming machine 1. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Further, the operation detecting means is constituted by the operating means and a sensor for detecting an operation on the operating means. In the expectation of this implementation, the push button 31B becomes the operation means, and the operation detection means is configured by the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with a player detection sensor (not shown) as one mode of the motion detection means. The player detection sensor may detect a player instead of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. As the player detection sensor, for example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, a radar device, or the like can be used. The details of the player detection sensor and the relationship between the player sensor and the motion detection means will be described later.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Normal symbol display based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied The usual game with the device 20 is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, when a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed normal symbol, for example, when a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “normal symbol”. It will be “losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the completion of the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol variable is changed. A definite special symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “ "Small hit". In addition, when a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. And a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific special symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a predetermined upper limit in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the time elapses or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Depending on this, the round which makes special variable winning ball device 7 the 1st state which is advantageous to the player is executed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be ended depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long is also referred to as a normal open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the normal open round jackpot symbols. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the normal open big hit state, which is a big hit game state as a normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a special prize of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 A special variable winning ball by opening the grand prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time which becomes the first period elapses or a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes the device 7 to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the short-term open big hit state, which is the big hit gaming state as the short-term open round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round Is the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state. Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be a second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which it is practically impossible to get out. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is not limited to those with a short winning opening period compared to the normal opening big hit state. For example, the opening period of the big winning opening is short-term opening big hit state and normal opening big hit state. On the other hand, in the short-term open big hit state, the upper limit number of times to open the big winning opening may be smaller than the upper limit number in the normal open big hit state. That is, in the short-term open big hit state, the period in which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes in each round becomes the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, The number of executions may be at least one of the number of second rounds smaller than the number of first rounds in the normal open big hit state.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small winning game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the large winning opening to the first state advantageous to the player, as in the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. And, in response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Then, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. During the period, the decorative symbol variable display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a moving image different from the decorative design. There may be a case where an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation of the decorative pattern. Such effect operations such as character image display, moving image reproduction display, and change in decorative pattern variation are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of being a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, super reach β, and final battle reach (also referred to as FB reach) are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. Note that the FB reach is a reach mode that is executed by changing from the super reach β that is executed after the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed twice when the production enhancement point described later reaches 9999 points. For this reason, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is common between the super reach β and the FB reach that are executed after the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed twice. Note that the change process from super reach β to FB reach, which is executed after the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed twice, is executed in the effect control board 12.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. Specifically, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the side of the main board 11 to be described later. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 to be described later may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped are displayed by changing the decorative symbols again in a predetermined number of the decorative symbol display areas of the temporarily displayed decorative symbols. An effect display for changing the is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative designs are temporarily stopped after the decorative display of the decorative designs is started until the fixed decorative design resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is executed again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is met once, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and variable. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the determined decorative symbols that are the display results are derived and displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed once to three times, so that the decorative display variable display is based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It can appear as if it was started 2-4 times in a row.

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image or voice output is displayed, which is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative pattern variable display operation such as lighting of a lamp, etc., and the reach effect by super reach may be executed. There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again is performed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of pseudo variable displays are executed. In a game machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if it is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is continuously announced over the pseudo-variable multiple display. The notice effect to be performed is also included in the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed separately from such pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the variable display variation pattern and variable display result. The notice effect during the change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Ornamental symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are called normal symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control (also referred to as time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-shortening control is terminated when any of the conditions in which a special number of games are executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “normal” is executed or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the symbol number “1”. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the odd numbers“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” in some cases. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, normally open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” is normal. To increase the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening, such as control to make the state longer than in the state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period. This period may be the same as the period in which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time-shortening control or high opening control is performed together with probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Note that the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, in particular, the “probability variation state”, and in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state, It may be a time-varying probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed may be a time-variable certain variation state in order to be distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state. The time-short state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy base. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Examples of combinations of a plurality of types of determined decorative symbols that are predetermined as opening chances include “3” “9” 4 ”decorative symbols,“ 4 ”“ 1 ”“ 5 ”decorative symbols, and the like. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect or the like is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being reached. In some cases, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode of “accuracy”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control. When the jackpot type “probability change” and the jackpot type “surprise” are described separately (when the short-term open big hit state is described in this way, for example, when FIG. 7 or FIG. 16 described later is described), the jackpot type The “probability change” corresponding to the “probability change” is a probability change (probability change with the presence of a ball) other than the “probability change (probability change without substantial appearance)” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  The winning prize opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable” or “probable”. ”Is controlled to the normal open big hit state based on”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprising”, and is controlled to the short open big hit state, and the variable display result May be controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the fact that is “small hit”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” There are a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. Therefore, the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit state or the small hit gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination (normally big hit combination) or a probable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbols are changed again, and then the decorative symbols that are probabilistic big hit combinations are combined with the normal big hit combinations. Any one of the decorative patterns to be displayed is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts when one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit, which is a promising change notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the next variable display game is started after the last round ends in the big hit game state A promotion effect may be executed. The notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is sometimes referred to as an “ending effect”.

2. Various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and an accessory control board as shown in FIG. Various control boards such as 16 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. The main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the turning on and off of the respective LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, lighting off, coloring control, etc. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operation in the image display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting or turning-off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

  The accessory control board 16 is a control board for the movable accessory 17 provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the effect by the movable accessory 17 is based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 or the like. The actuator is controlled when the operation is performed. The actuator used when performing the rendering operation is, for example, a motor or solenoid for moving the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor for rotating the movable accessory 17, an LED 9 CC, and the like. The accessory control board 16 includes, for example, a motor or solenoid drive circuit that moves the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor drive circuit that rotates the movable accessory 17, a driver circuit that turns on the LED 9CC, and the like. The vertical movement speed of the object 17, the number of vertical movements, the lowered position, the rotation speed, the lighting method of the LED 9CC, and the like are controlled. In the present embodiment, the control of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is performed by the accessory control board 16 driving an actuator such as a motor based on an instruction from the effect control board 12 or the like. The aspect of control of the rendering operation by 17 is not limited to this. For example, the production control board 12 and the main board 11 may perform control to directly operate the actuator. That is, it is possible to control the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 without using the accessory control board 16. Further, the program for performing the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 may be stored on any of the bonus control board 16, the presentation control board 12, or the main board 11, and may be executed on any board.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 can have any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

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

3. Content of Production Control Command FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of the MODE data is always “1”. The first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be 1 or a plurality of 3 or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types in the case.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Also good. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. Good. In the big prize opening opening notification command and the big prize opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated, and the first special symbol display apparatus 4A This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  In this embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command that designates which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is won. And a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. When the reserved memory number increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased may be transmitted. On the other hand, when the reserved memory number decreases, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase in the total pending storage number.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern falls within as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, “small hit”, whether to win big The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined on the basis of the random number MR3 for determining the type and variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. An effect control CPU 120, which will be described later, mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The jackpot type can be recognized, and the variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

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

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

4). FIG. 4 illustrates a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss” (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

5. Variation Category and Variation Pattern FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”. The variation category “PC1” is a sudden / small hit variation category. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (loss). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as super reach β (losing) or FB reach (losing). . The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern or an FB reach (loss) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice. In the following description, the variation pattern “PA5-3” is also referred to as a specific loss variation pattern.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit) or FB reach (big hit). . The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern or an FB reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. In the following description, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is also referred to as a specific jackpot fluctuation pattern.

  The variation pattern “PC1-1” belonging to the variation category “PC1” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (accuracy / small hit). The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a super reach α (accuracy / small hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach α (accuracy / small hit). The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a variation pattern in which a special-out stop effect is executed (accuracy / small hit). The special stoppage is, for example, a case where “3”, “5”, “7” are stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or a specially designed decorative symbol is displayed. Any part of the effective line (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C), or any part that is stopped and displayed on the effective line may be used.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of command tables (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11. Has been.

  The special figure display result (variable display result) of the special figure game includes a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 before the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result of the special figure game is derived and displayed. This is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table and the second reference that are referred to when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short-time state (the low probability state). The ROM 101 stores a special figure display result determination table, and a first special figure display result determination table and a second special figure display result determination table that are referred to when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). . In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result.

6). FIG. 6 illustrates the determination ratio of the special figure display result. FIG. 6A shows the first special game (first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6B shows a second special game (second special figure) used by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6C shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). ing. FIG. 6D shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state). ing.

  That is, in the first special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6A, 512 determined values (for example, “0” to “511”) are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit”. Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Also, since 256 determined values (for example, “512” to “767”) are assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”, the determination ratio of “small hit” is about 0.4% (256 ÷ 65536). Since 64768 (for example, “768” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 98.8% (64768 ÷ 65536). ). Further, in the second special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6B, 512 (for example, “0” to “511”, etc.) determined values are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Furthermore, since 65024 (for example, “512” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 99.2% (65024 ÷ 65536). ). In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the first special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG. In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the second special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (C), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the first special figure game is normal when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probable change state (high probability state). It is higher than when it is in the state or in the short time state (low accuracy state). Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (D), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the second special figure game is that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). Sometimes, it is higher than that in the normal state or the short time state (the low probability state).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, “small hit” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “small hit” is not determined in the second special figure game. Yes. Thereby, for example, in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a short time state (low probability high base state) or a probability variation state (high probability high base state), The occurrence of “small hits” where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and a decrease in gaming interest due to a prolonged game is prevented. In addition, although “small hit” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “small hit” in the second special figure game is lower than the determination ratio of “small hit” in the first special figure game. May be.

  Also, when the special figure display result “big hit” is determined, before the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are displayed. Based on this, the jackpot type is determined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination table referred to in the first special figure game and the jackpot type determination table referred to in the second special figure game are stored in the ROM 101 as the big hit type determination table. In each jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type.

7). Determination ratio of jackpot type FIG. 7 illustrates the determination ratio of jackpot type. FIG. 7A shows a case where the special figure display result of the first special figure game is “big hit”, that is, the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, and the special figure display result. Represents the ratio of determining the type of jackpot in the case where is assumed to be a jackpot. FIG. 7B shows a case where the special figure display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the special figure display result is “big hit”. Represents the determination ratio of the jackpot type. That is, in the case of “big hit” in the first special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7A, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 46 determination values (for example, “36” to “81”) are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 46% (46 ÷ 100). In addition, since 18 determined values (for example, “82” to “99”, etc.) are assigned to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”, the determination rate of “surprise accuracy” is 18% (18 ÷ 100). Also, in the case of “big hit” in the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7B, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 64 (for example, “36” to “99”) determination values are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 64% (64 ÷ 100).

  As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, “Accuracy” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “Accuracy” is not determined in the second special game. As a result, in the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “crash” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball and Prevents a decline in the amusement interest. It should be noted that although “Accuracy” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the second special figure game may be lower than the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the first special figure game. Good.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage are stored. That is, the variation category is determined based on the variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storages, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories are stored. That is, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. In other words, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

8). Game control data holding area In such a RAM 102, for example, game control data holding as shown in FIG. 8 is held as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. An area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 126 that stores image data and the like, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) circuit 127 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. In the following description, the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program will be described as an example, but the effect control program may be executed by another device. For example, a CPU provided other than the effect control board 12 may be used. A plurality of processors may be used instead of using a single processor.

  The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, or CGROM 126 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  Further, the ROM 121 determines a hold display pattern determination table to be referred to for determining a display mode pattern of the hold display using a predetermined random value, and a pre-reading notice effect pattern using the predetermined random value. Therefore, a pre-reading notice effect pattern determination table to be referred to may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a winning hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine a display mode of a hold display at the time of winning (also referred to as a winning hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of winning hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories are stored. That is, the winning hold display mode is determined based on the winning hold display mode determination table corresponding to the variable category and the random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the winning hold display mode stored in the ROM 121. Is done. Instead of a plurality of winning-holding display mode determination tables, one large winning-holding display mode determination table including information of all winning-holding display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display after being added to the start winning storage display area 5H. That is, the presence / absence of the change is determined based on the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table and the random number MR9 (not shown) for determining the hold display mode change.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change place determination table that is referred to for determining a place where the hold display mode is changed (timing for changing the hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of hold display mode change place determination tables are stored in accordance with the hold storage number (first special figure hold storage number) and the winning hold display mode. That is, the place where the hold display mode is changed is stored in the ROM 121, the hold display mode change place determination table according to the number of hold storage and the winning hold display mode, and a random value for determining the hold display mode change place It is determined based on MR10 (not shown). Instead of a plurality of hold display mode change location determination tables, one large hold display mode change location determination table including information of all the hold display mode change location determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  A plurality of types of the on-hold display mode at the time of winning and the on-hold display mode after change (also referred to as a post-change on-hold display mode) are set. It may be included. The on-hold display mode at the time of winning and the post-change on-hold display mode may be the same or different. Each of the winning hold display mode and the post-change hold display mode may be one type, one of which may be one type and the other may be a plurality of types. The post-change hold display mode may be further changed to a different post-change hold display mode. Note that the hold display mode is changed and displayed as part of the production. Hereinafter, the effect of changing the hold display mode is also referred to as the hold display mode change effect.

  Further, the winning hold display mode and the post-change hold display mode displayed on the image display device 5 include a button image hold display mode (also referred to as a button hold display mode). When the hold display mode becomes the button hold display mode, an arrow is displayed above the button hold display mode, and an action promotion notification for encouraging the player's action on the push button 31B is executed. The image display device 5 controlled by the effect control CPU 120 serves as a notification means capable of executing a motion promotion notification that prompts the player to perform a motion.

  Further, below the button hold display, a time gauge indicating the operation valid period of the push button 31B is displayed. The time gauge is provided with a bar indicating the operation valid period, and performs display in which the bar becomes shorter as time elapses. Further, when a button operation is detected when the operation effective period has elapsed or during the operation effective period, the hold display is performed in a special hold display mode instead of the button hold display mode. The time gauge suggests a detection effective period in which the detection of the motion by the motion detection means is effective.

  In the present embodiment, there are a normal hold display mode, a button hold display mode, and a special hold display mode as the hold display modes. The jackpot expectation level in the special game when the special hold display is used is higher than the expectation level in the special game when the normal hold display is used. The operation effective period corresponds to a detection effective period in which the detection of the player's movement in the push sensor 35 is effective, and the button operation is performed when the imaged button image of the push button 31B is displayed. In this case, it refers to a period during which the production can change based on the button operation. The operation valid period is measured by a button valid timer.

  The ROM 121 also has a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the effect model). The data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized. In addition, the ROM 121 stores a specified point at an effect enhancement point, which will be described later, an initial value of a level up counter used in level up processing, and the like.

  Various image data can be stored in the CGROM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 is read out and displayed on the image display device 5 by the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the CPU 120 for effect control. In addition, the case where the production control board 12 in this embodiment mounts CGROM126 and ROM121 was illustrated. However, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 may be stored in the ROM 121 and the CGROM 126 may be omitted.

  The CGROM 126 can store a background image displayed on the image display device 5 and a partial background image displayed on the background image. The CGROM 126 may store a plurality of types of background images or a plurality of types of partial background images. Details of the background image and the partial background image will be described later.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols.

  The RTC circuit 127 is a time measuring means capable of measuring the current date and time such as hour, minute and second. The RTC circuit 127 has a function of automatically adjusting the timekeeping value to the Japan standard time periodically using a radio clock. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, the RTC circuit 127 operates by receiving supply of power from a backup power supply circuit (not shown). The timing information by the RTC circuit 127 is supplied to the CPU 120 for effect control.

9. Effect Control Pattern FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of the production control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the game effect lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the game effect lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation means such as the operation button 30 is detected effectively, control contents of the rendering operation when it is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation means. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to cause the game effect lamp 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. In the operation valid period, control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8, game effect lamp) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP (Video Display Processor) or the like reads image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as the CGROM 126 and stores it in a VRAM (Video RAM). Deploy it by temporarily storing it. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

10. Effect control data holding area The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. A control data holding area 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. Examples of flags that can be updated in the effect control flag setting unit 191 include an effect process flag, an FB reach effect flag, and an operation effect execution flag.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. Specifically, a variable display time timer, an effect control process timer, a button valid timer, and the like are provided. In the effect control timer setting unit 192, for example, data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers is stored.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. The data stored in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is subjected to numerical processing on the remaining time of the operation effective period, specifically, the effect enhancement points accumulated by adding the remaining time of the operation effective period, and β reach The count value of the level up counter used in the level up process executed in the production is included.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (a first start slot prize designation command or a second start slot prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a variation category command , A set of four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and the buffer numbers (in order of winning among the commands) are maintained. However, subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command, a command associated with the second start opening winning designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number magnitude relationship), and the decorative symbol variable display is interlocked with the second special game. When the command is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is stored. One (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command, the second The command associated with the start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship). For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” are shifted to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”, respectively, and the storage state shown in FIG. When the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are respectively deleted. Each command stored in the area corresponding to is shifted to buffer numbers “2” and “3”, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the received command buffer 194A at the start winning prize in FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B are also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

11. Game Control Timer Interrupt Process When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

12 Special Symbol Process Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

13. In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first has a first winning award provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A. Based on the detection signal from the 1 start port switch 22A, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203; YES), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

14 Start winning process CPU 103 updates the start winning process (steps S208 and S211) so as to add 1 to the reserved figure number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer (FIG. 14). Step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

15. Random value determination process at the time of winning The CPU 103, as a random value determination process at the time of winning (step S220), for example, by confirming the state of the time flag or probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. 1 is identified (step S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 selects a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the variation special figure from the plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S402). For example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low-probability state) and the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. . Further, for example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S402, the CPU 103 converts the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401 and numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. Specifically, the above-mentioned special figure display result determination disorder is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (the range of numerical values assigned to the special figure display result “big hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1 (step S403). The CPU 103 may make the above determination by comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) or the maximum value (upper limit value) of the jackpot determination range with the above-described numerical data, or each numerical value within the jackpot determination range and the above-described numerical value. The above determination may be made by comparing the numerical data. The same applies to other determinations such as determination of whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” and determination of the big hit type.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” as in the process of step S403. That is, the random number value for determining the above-mentioned special figure display result within the predetermined small hit determination range (the range of the numerical value assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating MR1 (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; NO), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). It should be noted that even if there is no small hit determination range in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401, it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; YES), a design designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is sent to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined (step S409). That is, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variation special chart from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables, and within the determination range of any jackpot type in the selected jackpot type determination table, the step of FIG. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in S217. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the CPU 103 selects and selects a variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) and the number of reserved storages from the plurality of variation category determination tables. It is determined whether within the determination range of which variation category in the variation category determination table is numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 of FIG.

16. Fluctuation Category Determination Table FIG. 16 shows a selection example of the variation category determination table. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. As variable category determination tables for determining “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”), five types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) are stored. It is assumed that FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any one of five types of variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

17. Fluctuation Category Determination Ratios FIGS. 17A to 17E show the variation category determination ratios according to the respective variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”). As shown in FIG. 4, the possible number of random value MR3 for determining the variation category is 100 ("0" to "99"). Therefore, the number of determination values to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category for each variation category and the determination ratio of each variation category are changed from one to the other as shown in FIG. Alternatively, for the sake of simplification and the like, the number of allocations and the determination ratio are collectively shown in the same column (column) for the sake of simplification and the like. The same applies to the explanatory diagrams illustrating the subsequent determination ratios.

  According to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special figure display result is “non-probable change / probable change”, the variation category (“PA4” or “reach” of the super reach α is larger than when the special figure display result is “lost”. “PB4”) and the variation category (“PA5” or “PB5”) of the super reach β are easily determined. For example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1” (determining that the special figure display result is “losing” for the first start winning prize on hold. As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA5 (super reach β (lost))” is 2%, and the special figure display result is “lost”. When the first special figure hold memory number is “2” or “3” (the special figure display result is determined to be “lost” for the first start winning of the second hold or the third hold) ), As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the determination ratio of the variation category “PA5” is 1%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure reservation storage number is “4”. ”(Special for the 4th first start prize on hold) When the display result is determined to be “losing”), the determination rate of the variation category “PA5” is 1% as shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, whereas When the figure display result is “non-probability change / probability change”, as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL4”, the determination ratio of the change category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is 40%.

  Also, for example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”, the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”. Compared to the case of “2” or “3”, or when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the variation category “PA1 (shortened / non-reach lost)” Is easily determined. Specifically, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the change category “PA1” is determined as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL1”. When the ratio is 0%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure holding storage number is “2” or “3”, the fluctuation category “C-TBL2” as shown in the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” While the determination ratio of “PA1” is 4%, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is obtained when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “4”. As shown in FIG. 4, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 64%.

  Then, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412 (step S412). S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated. When a specific loss variation pattern “PA5-3” or a specific big hit variation pattern “PB5-3” is determined as the variation pattern when a predetermined point described later is reached, it is shown in FIG. The FB reach may be executed after changing from the super reach β. In the following description, the specific loss variation pattern “PA5-3” and the specific jackpot variation pattern “PB5-3” may be collectively referred to as a specific variation pattern.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be further described later.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The variation pattern setting process will be further described later.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the big win type corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set to “29 seconds” as the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the game effect lamp 9. Processing that waits until it elapses, processing that performs various settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

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

18. Special Symbol Normal Processing FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game is put on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S239). . In the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as a variable special figure, but in the process of step S239, the variable special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. For example, in the process of step S239, if the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special characteristic of FIG. When the figure display result determination table is selected and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. Following the process of step S239, a special figure display result is determined (step S240). For example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result within the determination range of any special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table selected in the process of step S239 (read out in step S232, What is necessary is just to determine whether there is numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the fluctuation random number buffer, and determining the special figure display result.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Subsequent to the processing of step S242, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables (step S243). In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as the fluctuation special figure, but in the process of step S243, the fluctuation special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. Subsequent to the process of step S243, the jackpot type is determined (step S244). For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type within the determination range of any big hit type in the big hit type determination table selected in the process of step S242 (read out in step S232 and stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation) It is sufficient to determine whether or not the jackpot type is determined by determining whether there is a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type.

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; YES), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  When it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; NO), or after executing one of the processes in steps S245 or S247, the special figure display determined in the process in step S240. In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  If the number of first special figure reservation memory is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S250), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted. Note that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category related to the variation has already been extracted in the start winning process, and is stored as reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). However, in the variation pattern setting process, a new variation is determined without using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). A random value MR3 for category determination is extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the variation category using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category, similarly to step S412 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category that is the determination result from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101.

19. Fluctuation Pattern Setting Process Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs a fluctuation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, any variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR5. . Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination table and the variation pattern determination ratio used in the variation pattern setting process will be described.

19-1. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Table FIG. 19 shows a selection example of the variation pattern determination table. The ROM 101 stores nine types of variation pattern determination tables as variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns corresponding to the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5”, “PB3” to “PB5”, and “PC1”. It shall be. FIG. 19 shows a selection example in which any one of nine types of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

19-2. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Ratio FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. Assume that nine types of variation pattern determination tables are stored as variation pattern determination tables corresponding to “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”). FIG. 20A to FIG. 20I show setting examples of the variation pattern determination ratio based on the respective variation pattern determination tables (“P-TBL1” to “P-TBL9”).

  According to FIGS. 5, 16, 17, and 20, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern (variation pattern “ PA4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA4-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB4-3 ”), and a variation pattern related to super reach β (variation pattern“ PA5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA5-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB5-3 ”) are high. In other words, when a variation pattern related to super reach α or a variation pattern related to super reach β (or FB reach) is executed, another variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern related to normal reach (variation pattern “PA3 -1 "," PA3-2 "," PB3-1 "," PB3-2 ")) etc. are executed, the jackpot expectation is higher. More specifically, the jackpot expectation degree is higher in the order of variation pattern related to super reach β (= FB reach)> variation pattern related to super reach α> variation pattern related to normal reach (variation pattern related to super reach β)> The variation pattern according to the super reach α> the variation pattern according to the normal reach is likely to be a big hit).

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S403, S404, S409, etc. are made (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the variation category is performed (step S413), and transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like. Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) at the timing when the variable symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started. It is determined whether or not to control to the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the variable pattern setting process (step S111) determines the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols, respectively. The content determined by the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), a “big hit” or “ It is determined whether or not it is controlled as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state as “small hits”, or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of decorative symbols is determined, and determined by each production control command The contents thus transmitted are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

20. Effect Control Main Process Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the game effect lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

21. Command Analysis Processing FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), a first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

22. Effect Control Process Process FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S150).

  After the start winning determination process is performed in step S150 shown in FIG. 23, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of them and execute it.

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

  In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the clock display setting process when the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is not received in the start winning determination process. Do. In the clock display setting process, the effect control CPU 120 displays the button operation description in a part of the image display device 5, for example, the lower right corner. In the explanation of the button operation, it will be described that the presence / absence of the clock display is switched by performing the button operation. The clock display is sometimes performed at the time of the line production, and suggests a detection effective period in which the motion detection by the motion detection means is effective. Details thereof will be described later. Further, in the line effect, the detection effective period can be suggested to the player by simultaneously performing the time gauge display as the first display and the clock display as the second display. Note that “simultaneous” when the time gauge and the clock display are performed at the same time means that at least some of the periods are simultaneous. Therefore, the time gauge and the clock display may have the same start time or different start times, or may have the same end time or different.

  For example, in the button operation explanation display, the characters “clock display” are displayed, the characters “ON” and “OFF” are displayed in the vicinity thereof, one of which is brightly displayed and the other is darkly displayed. Among these, when the clock display setting process ends when “ON” is clearly displayed, the clock display is “ON” and the clock display is performed. On the other hand, when the clock display setting process ends when “OFF” is clearly displayed, the clock display is “OFF” and the clock display is not performed.

  At this time, a button image is also displayed. When the button is operated while the clock is being displayed, the bright display and the dark display are switched in the characters “ON” and “OFF”. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11, if “ON” is clearly displayed, the clock is displayed and “OFF” is clearly displayed. The clock is not displayed. By the clock display setting process, the player can set the presence or absence of clock display when the speech effect is executed. Then, “OFF” is clearly displayed as the clock display, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the clock display is stopped.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included. The variable display start setting process will be further described later.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative design. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If you want to display the confirmed decorative pattern completely in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command When the time elapses, the determined display pattern can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11 to determine the variable display result. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”. The effect processing during variable display will be further described later.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to “5” corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as blinking, is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. That is, various effect control in the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. To do.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

23. Variable Display Start Setting Process FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 23 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S701). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S701; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not there is (step S702).

  If it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S702; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S703). As an example, in the process of step S703, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S703, a non-reach combination confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined chance target symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S703; NO), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S701; NO), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S705). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S705; YES), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S706). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. For example, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined by referring to.

  When it is determined in step S705 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S705; NO), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S707). As an example, in the process of step S707, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, any one of a plurality of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined as a confirmed decorative symbol of a non-probable big hit combination, a notification that it is controlled to a probable change state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is notified that the control is performed in the probability variation state in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S703, S704, S706, and S707, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control pattern determination processing based on the variation pattern (step S711). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the usage pattern. When a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are prepared, one of the effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern. Details of the processing in step S711 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After executing the process of step S711, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a pending digest process (step S712). Specifically, when starting the change of the decorative symbol in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is interlocked with the first special symbol game), the start winning memory display The hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and when there is another hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H, the other hold display is shifted in the start prize storage display area 5H. . More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern that shifts the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning memory display area 5H to the current display area, and the start winning memory display area 5H. When there is another on-hold display, an effect control pattern for shifting the other on-hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is set as a use pattern, and the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is designated. By transmitting a display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and the start winning storage display area 5H. When there is another hold display on the start, the other hold display is displayed as a start winning memory display. Shifting the rear 5H. Note that the hold display in the current display area may be deleted when the variable display is started, executed, or ended. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In addition, in the on-hold digest process (step S712), when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 shifts from the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H to the current display area. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the display mode of the hold display is to be changed is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. If the information is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting to the current display area. Further, when there is another hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 displays information indicating that the display mode is changed for each hold display to be shifted in the start winning memory display area 5H. It is determined whether or not it is stored in 194B. If it is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  After executing the pending digest processing (step S712), for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command ( Step S713). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S714). For example, the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in each process of the mode effect setting process in step S708, the pseudo continuous effect setting process in step S709, the turn effect setting process in step S710, and the effect control pattern determination process in step S711. The setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the included display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Settings for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting a sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13, and lamp control data included in the effect control pattern are provided. Do not transmit the designated electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. To set for starting light emission in the gaming effect lamp 9 by.

  After the processing of step S714 is executed, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S715). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (in the first start opening prize designation command) The commands associated with each other and the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same applies when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game. Also, in the process of step S715, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S716), and the variable display start setting process ends.

24. Effect Control Pattern Determination Process FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S711 of FIG. In FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variation pattern (step S801). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  After executing the process of step S801, it is determined whether or not the FB reach effect flag is set (step S802). If the FB reach effect flag is set (step S802; YES), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern identified in step S801 is a specific variation pattern (step S803). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the specific (losing) variation pattern PA5-3 or the specific (big hit) variation pattern PB5-3.

  When it is a specific variation pattern (step S803; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the FB reach (step S804). Then, the effect control CPU 120 clears the FB reach effect flag (step S805), and ends the effect control pattern determination process. In step S803, if it is not a specific variation pattern (step S803; NO), and if the FB reach effect flag is not set in step S802 (step S803; NO), the effect control CPU 120 has a hold display mode. It is determined whether or not the button hold display mode is set (step S806). In the determination of whether or not the button hold display mode is set, it is determined whether or not any one of the winning hold display mode and the changed hold display mode is set to the button hold display mode.

  When the hold display mode does not become the button hold display mode (step S806; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the continuous line effect is executed (step S807). If the continuous speech effect is not executed (step S807; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the β reach effect is executed (step S808).

  When the β reach effect is not executed (step S808; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern (step S811), and ends the effect control pattern determination process. Further, when the hold display mode becomes the button hold display mode at step S806 (step S806; YES), when the continuous speech effect is executed at step S807 (step S807; YES), the β reach effect is executed at step S808. When it is performed (step S808; YES), the effect control PCU 120 sets an operation effect execution flag (step S809). Then, the effect control PCU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the operation effect pattern (step S810), and ends the effect control pattern determination process.

  The effect control pattern corresponding to the operation effect pattern is determined for each of the button hold display, the continuous speech effect, and the super reach β in which the operation effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 sets an operation effect pattern according to whether the operation effect to be executed is a button hold display, a continuous speech effect, or a super reach β.

25. Variable Display Effect Processing FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 26, in the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed (step S551). Note that the passage of the variable display time is determined by whether or not a variable display time timer described later in FIG. 27 has timed out.

  When the variable display time has elapsed (step S551: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S553). When the symbol determination command is received (step S553: YES), the effect control CPU 120 controls the derivation display of the final stop symbol (step S554). The derivation display of the final stop symbol is performed, for example, by displaying a stop symbol fixed by displaying the decoration symbol completely stopped.

  The final stop symbol is determined in steps S703 (non-reach loss), S704 (reach loss), S706 (probability / small hit), and S707 (big hit) described in FIG. 24, and the production control CPU 120 determines the final stop. While displaying a symbol, it is possible to execute a variable display effect corresponding to each final stop symbol.

  If the symbol determination command is not received in the process of step S553 (step S553; NO), the variable display effect process is terminated as it is. Even if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S553; NO), if the variable display time has elapsed and the end code has been read, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays the final stop symbol. It becomes possible to do.

  After executing the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time in the effect control process timer (step S555). The hit start designation command reception waiting time is used for time-out determination when determining whether or not a hit start designation command is received in step S173 described with reference to FIG.

  After executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S556).

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S551: NO), effect operation control including an operation effect is performed (step S560). Next, details of the rendering operation control will be described with reference to FIG.

26. Effect Operation Control Process FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect operation control process executed in step S560 of FIG. In the effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect control process timer value described with reference to FIG. 9A, determines whether the effect control process timer value and the effect control process timer determination value match, This is performed by executing production control execution data corresponding to the production control process timer determination value.

  In FIG. 27, the CPU 120 for effect control subtracts 1 from the effect control process timer value (step S561). In the present embodiment, an effect control process timer determination value is input as the initial value of the effect control process timer value, and the effect operation is controlled based on whether or not the effect control process timer determination value has been subtracted and timed out. Since the process of step S560 is repeatedly executed as a subroutine of the process of step S172, the effect control process timer value subtraction process in step S561 is executed according to the loop count of the process of step S560.

  After executing the process of step S561, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the variable display time timer (step S562). The variable display time is the time until the symbol is finally stopped. The timeout of the variable display time timer is determined in step S551 in FIG.

  After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out (step S563). When the effect control process timer times out (step S563: YES), the start of operations such as variable display in the next effect control pattern is set (step S564). In setting the start of the operation in the next effect control pattern, the effect control process timer in the next effect control pattern is read and set, and operations such as display based on the effect control execution data are started. For example, when the effect control process timer set with the effect control process timer determination value #n described in FIG. 9 times out, the effect control process timer determination value # n + 1 is set, and the effect operation based on the effect control execution data # n + 1 To start.

  After executing the process of step S564, the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation of the next effect control process timer (step S565). In the processing of steps S563 to S565, the effect control pattern constituted by a plurality of effect control execution data is sequentially executed from # 1. When the effect control pattern to be executed last is executed and the effect control process timer times out in the process in step S563, the end code described in FIG. 9A is read.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the production control execution data constituting the production control pattern is executed sequentially from # 1, but for example, specific production control execution data is appropriately selected under predetermined conditions. You may make it perform. In that case, the next effect control execution data processed in steps S564 and S365 is appropriately selected and executed.

  On the other hand, if the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S563: NO), or after executing the process of step S565, an operation effect process based on the operation effect pattern is performed (step S570). Details of the operation effect process executed in the process of step S570 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect process executed in step S570 of FIG. In the operation effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect execution flag is set (step S901). When the operation effect execution flag is not set (step S901; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation effect process as it is.

  When the operation effect execution flag is set (step S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the button effective timer is operating (step S902). When the button valid timer is not operating (step S902; NO), the effect control CPU 120 starts the button valid timer (step S903).

  The time set as the button valid timer is constant, for example, 5000 milliseconds. The time set as the button valid timer may be another time such as 4000 milliseconds or 6500 milliseconds. Further, the time set as the button valid timer may be varied depending on the contents of the operation effect. For example, the time set as the button valid timer may be different between the operation effect in the button hold display and the operation effect in the continuous line effect.

  In this case, the operation effect in the button hold display may be set longer or shorter than the operation effect in the continuous line effect. The time set as the button effective timer in the three operation effects may be different by adding the operation effect in the β reach effect, or the time set as the button effective timer in two operation effects among the three operation effects However, the time set as the button effective timer in another one operation effect may be different.

  When the button valid timer is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs gauge / clock display determination processing (step S904). The gauge / clock display determination processing is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the gauge / clock display determination process executed in step S904 of FIG.

  In the gauge clock display determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect in which the operation effect is executed is a continuous line effect (step S921). When the effect in which the operation effect is executed is a continuous-line effect (step S921; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a clock display (step S922). In the clock display, the remaining button effective time is digitally displayed on the image display device 5.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes gauge display (step S923), and ends the gauge / clock display determination process. In the gauge display, a time gauge corresponding to the remaining button effective time is digitally displayed on the image display device 5. A specific mode of gauge display will be described later.

  In step S921, when the effect in which the operation effect is executed is not the continuous-line effect (step S921; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is an effect in which the effect in which the operation effect is executed is changed to the button hold display mode. It is determined whether or not (step S924). When the effect in which the operation effect is executed is an effect for changing to the button hold display mode (step S924; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes gauge display (step S923), and ends the gauge / clock display determination process. To do.

  In step S924, when the effect in which the operation effect is executed is not an effect to change to the button hold display mode (step S924; NO), the effect control CPU 120 has the β reach effect as the effect in which the operation effect is executed. Whether or not (S925). When the effect in which the operation effect is executed is a β reach effect (S925; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes gauge display (step S923), and ends the gauge / clock display determination process. If the effect in which the operation effect is executed is not the β reach effect (S925; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the gauge / clock display determination process as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the display contents determined in the gauge / clock display determination process include clock display and gauge display when the effect in which the operation effect is executed is a continuous line effect. When the effect in which the operation effect is executed is a button hold display or a β reach effect, the display content determined in the gauge / clock display determination process is only the gauge display.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 performs button display and gauge / clock display after the gauge / clock display determination processing is completed (step S905). In the button display, the button image is displayed on the image display device 5. Details of the button image will be described later. In the gauge / clock display, the gauge display and the clock display of the content determined in step S904 are performed. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation effect process.

  In step S902, if the button effective timer is operating (step S902; YES), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the button effective timer (step S906). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the gauge display and the clock display (step S907). In updating the gauge display, the bar indicating the operation valid period is shortened. In updating the clock display, the remaining time of the displayed operation valid period is subtracted. The subtracted time is a period in which the timer interrupt flag is set to the on state, for example, 2 milliseconds. Since the clock display is displayed in units of 10 milliseconds, for example, the clock display is actually updated when 10 milliseconds have elapsed.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the button valid timer has timed out (step S908). When the button valid timer has not timed out (step S908; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a button operation has been performed (step S909). In the effect control CPU 120, the effect control board 12 receives an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action is detected, which is transmitted from the push sensor 35 that detects the operation of pressing the push button 31B. This determination is made depending on whether or not the

  When there is no button operation (step S909; NO), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the operation effect process as it is. When there is a button operation (step S909; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation effect execution start process (step S910). The operation effect execution start process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 resets the button valid timer (step S911) and clears the operation effect execution flag (step S912). Thus, the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation effect process.

  If the button valid timer has timed out in step S908 (step S908; YES), the effect control CPU 120 erases the button display and the gauge display and the clock display (step S913). Thereafter, the button effect end setting is performed (step S914), and the operation effect process is ended.

  Now, the operation effect execution start process will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process executed in step S910 of FIG. In the operation effect execution start process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a clock display is being executed (step S941). When the clock display is executed (step S941; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the remaining time (remaining value) of the button valid timer (step S942).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining time of the button effective timer is the second time (step S943). The remaining time of the button valid timer is determined in units of 10 milliseconds, and the time of the second order is 1.11 seconds, 2.22 seconds, 3.33 seconds, 4.44 seconds, 5.55 seconds, 6.66. The time is one of seconds, 7.77 seconds, 8.88 seconds, and 9.99 seconds.

  When the remaining time of the button effective timer is the second time (step S943; YES), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the remaining time of the button effective timer (step S944). Here, 1 to be subtracted means 10 milliseconds. For this reason, for example, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is 3.33 seconds, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts the remaining time of the button effective timer to 3.32 seconds. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S942 and refers to the remaining time of the button valid timer.

  In step S943, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is not the second time (step S943; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining time of the button effective timer is the chance time (step 945). ). The chance time is a time corresponding to the opening chance, which is a combination of three numbers excluding the decimal point in the remaining time of the button effective timer. Specifically, the opening chance is a combination of decorative symbols “3”, “9”, and “4” and a combination of decorative symbols “4”, “1”, and “5”. For this reason, 3.94 seconds, 4.15 seconds, etc. correspond to the chance time.

  Next, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is the chance time (step S945; YES), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the remaining time of the button effective timer (step S944). For example, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is 3.94 seconds, the remaining time of the button effective timer is subtracted to 3.93 seconds. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S942 and refers to the remaining time of the button valid timer. After subtracting 1 from the second or chance time, the process returns to step S942 to refer to the remaining time of the button valid timer. However, the remaining remaining time of the valid timer when 1 is subtracted from the second or chance time. If the setting for the eye time or the chance eye time has not been made, the process may proceed to step S946 without returning to step S942.

  In this embodiment, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is the second time or the chance time, 1 is subtracted from the remaining time of the button effective timer, but 1 may be added. The numerical value to be subtracted or added may be 2 or 3 or more. Further, the numerical value to be subtracted or added may be determined by lottery.

  In step S945, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is not the chance time (step S945; NO), the effect control CPU 120 stops and displays the remaining time of the button effective timer as a clock display (step S946). In the time display before the button operation of the push button 31B, since the remaining time of the button effective timer is variably displayed, it is difficult for the player to accurately grasp the remaining time of the button effective timer from the clock display. On the other hand, the remaining time of the button effective timer after the button operation of the push button 31B is stopped and displayed, so that the player can accurately grasp the remaining time of the button effective timer.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 adds the remaining time of the button effective timer (= the remaining time of the operation effective period) to the effect enhancement point (step S947). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the effect strengthening point is a doublet point or a chance point (step S948). The doublet point is a point including a doublet in the three-digit portion of the 4-digit production enhancement point, for example, 1113, 4999, 2222, etc., but 9999 which is the maximum value of the production enhancement point is excluded. . Further, the chance point is a point including the chance eye in the three-digit portion of the 4-digit effect enhancement point, for example, 3942, 4415, and the like.

  When the effect strengthening point is a double point or a chance point (step S948; YES), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 10 from the remaining time of the button valid timer (step S949). Here, 10 subtracted means 100 milliseconds. For this reason, for example, when the remaining time of the button effective timer is 3.33 seconds, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts the remaining time of the button effective timer to 3.23 seconds. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S942 and refers to the remaining time of the button valid timer.

  When the effect enhancement point is not a doublet point or a chance eye point (step S948; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect enhancement point has reached the specified point (step S950). When the effect enhancement point reaches the specified point (step S950; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the FB reach effect flag (step S951), and resets the effect enhancement point (step S952). Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control erases the button display, erases the gauge and the clock display after a predetermined time has elapsed since the button display is erased (step S953), and ends the operation effect execution start process. If the effect enhancement point has not reached the specified point (step S950; NO), the effect control CPU 120 deletes the button display and displays the gauge and clock after a predetermined time has elapsed since the button display was deleted. Is deleted (step S953), and the operation effect execution start process is terminated.

  Here, the production enhancement points will be described. The production enhancement point is a point where the remaining time of the operation effective period is accumulated, and 10 milliseconds corresponds to one point. In the operation effect, when a clock is displayed, if a button operation is detected during the operation effective period, the remaining time of the operation effective period is accumulated as an effect enhancement point. A predetermined specified point is set as the production enhancement point. In the present embodiment, 9999 points are specified as the specified points.

  The effect enhancement points are displayed in the point display area 5P in the image display device 5. If the production enhancement point exceeds 9999 points, 9999 is displayed in the point display area 5P, and a numerical value of 10,000 points or more is not displayed. The production enhancement point is reset when the FB reach is executed. When the production enhancement point is reset, the production enhancement point may be 0 points, or when the previous production enhancement point exceeds 9999 points, the excess points may be used. For example, when 286 points are added to 9812 points as production enhancement points to become 10098 points, 99 points may be carried over to 99 points when the production enhancement points are reset.

  If there is no time display in step S941 (step S941; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the β reach effect is being executed (step S954). When the β reach effect is not being executed (step S954; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation effect execution start process.

  When the β reach effect is being executed (step S954; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a level-up process (step S955). The level-up process is a process during the revival effect that is executed during the β reach effect. In the resurrection effect, an effect of resurrection is executed after the character is defeated by the enemy. In the level-up process, a restoration level until the character is restored is determined. When the resurrection level reaches the maximum value (upper limit value) during the specified resurrection time, an effect of reviving the character is executed. The restoration time corresponds to the operation valid period.

  In the level-up process, the effect control CPU 120 displays the letters “continuous hit!” Together with the button image on the image display device 5 and also displays the level-up meter. In the level up meter, the restoration level counted down by the level up counter is shown. The effect control CPU 120 determines the level-up value of the revival level each time the button is operated during the level-up process, and accumulates the level-up value obtained by the level-up value determination in the revival level of the character. To go. The effect control CPU 120 counts down the level up counter according to the accumulated restoration level and displays the level up meter. Note that a predetermined initial value is set in the level up counter, and the restoration level increases in accordance with the down value of the level up counter. When the level up counter reaches 0, the restoration level becomes the upper limit value.

  When the revival level reaches the upper limit (maximum value) as the revival level rises, the effect control CPU 120 cuts in the image that rises when the first character image CP1 that has been defeated is restored. Perform the production. In addition, after the level up meter reaches the upper limit value, the effect control CPU 120 stops detecting the button operation, and even if the button operation is performed, the restoration level is not accumulated.

  When the level-up process is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the button erasure condition is satisfied (step S956). The button erasure condition is satisfied when the restoration level reaches the maximum value or when the restoration time elapses. If the button erasure condition is satisfied (step S956; YES), the effect control CPU 120 erases the button display (step S957) and ends the operation effect execution start process. After the button display is erased, the effect control CPU 120 executes control in which the push sensor 35B does not detect the button operation even if the button operation is performed in the level-up process (step S955). When the button erasure condition is not satisfied (step S956; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation effect execution start process as it is.

27. Next, a specific example of the hold display mode change effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation display example of the image display device on which hold display is performed. When the special drawing game is executed, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 31A, displays each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the center of the image display device 5. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on 5C and 5R. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H in the lower left portion of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (A), the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold display in each of the first start prize storage display area 5H1 to the third start prize storage display area 5H3, and in the fourth start prize storage display area, There is no hold display. These hold displays are all displayed in the normal hold display mode.

  When one special drawing game is finished, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the hold display other than the right end (first start-winning memory display area 5H1) in the start-winning memory display area 5H to the right in the start-winning memory display area 5H. Let When the effect control CPU 120 determines to change the hold display to the button hold display mode, the operation effect is executed, and the hold display is changed from the normal hold display mode to the button hold display as shown in FIG. The button image BP which is a mode is changed. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (B), the hold display in the second start winning prize storage display area 5H2 is changed to the button image BP. Thus, in the hold display mode change effect, the operation effect is executed at the same time as the start of the hold display mode change effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an arrow image YP above the hold display displayed in the button hold display mode, and prompts the player to perform a button operation. The effect control CPU 120 displays a time gauge TG below the hold display displayed in the button hold display mode. The time gauge TG indicates the operation effective period, and the bar becomes shorter as time elapses. Further, when the operation valid period elapses, the bar in the time gauge TG disappears.

  When a button operation is performed by a player or the like during the operation valid period and the effect control CPU 120 detects the button operation, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second start prize storage display area as shown in FIG. The 5H2 hold display is changed from the button hold display mode to the special hold display mode. In the special hold display mode, the first character image CP1 imitating the first character is displayed. By displaying the hold display in the special hold display mode, the big hit expectation degree in the special game when digesting the hold display becomes high, so that a sense of expectation for the big win can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to enhance the player's feeling of uplift until the special figure game starts.

28. Next, the continuous line production will be described. In the case where the continuous line effect is performed, when the special game is started, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second character image CP2 such as the previous person on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. . In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a balloon at the mouth of the second character image CP2, and displays characters in the balloon as a speech of the second character image CP2. In the example shown in FIG. 32 (A), a dialogue “Adorable zo?” Is displayed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the button image BP on the upper left of the image display device 5 and executes the operation effect. The button image BP is an image of the push button 31B, and may be an image of the push button 31B itself, or may be an image imitating the push button 31B by simplification or animation. In this way, in the continuous speech production, the operation production is executed at the same time as the start of the continuous speech production.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an arrow image YP above the button image BP to prompt the player to perform a button operation. The effect control CPU 120 displays a time gauge TG below the button image BP. The time gauge TG indicates the operation effective period. As the time elapses, the bar becomes shorter as time elapses, and the bar in the time gauge TG disappears in the same manner as in the button hold display mode. is there.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the clock image TP in the upper right part of the button image BP. The clock image TP shows the operation valid period as in the time gauge TG. In the clock image TP, a variable display is performed in which the remaining time of the operation effective period is subtracted so as to count down. For example, the clock image TP is displayed in units of 10 milliseconds as the first digit, and is displayed in units of 1000 milliseconds, units of 100 milliseconds, and units of 10 milliseconds in three digits. For example, when the remaining time of the operation valid period is 3570 milliseconds, “357” is displayed on the clock display.

  In the clock image TP, a variable display that subtracts the remaining time of the operation valid period is performed. The unit of 1000 milliseconds is updated every 1000 milliseconds (= 1 second), and the unit is 100 milliseconds. Is updated every 100 milliseconds and a unit of 10 milliseconds is updated every 10 milliseconds. The unit of 1000 milliseconds can be recognized relatively easily by the player, and the player can also recognize about the unit of 100 milliseconds. However, accurate recognition is difficult for units of 10 milliseconds. Therefore, by visually recognizing the clock display, the player can sufficiently recognize the approximate remaining time of the button effective time. In addition, the flow so far is also common to continuous no-line production.

  Subsequently, when the player or the like operates the push button 31B within the operation valid period and the effect control CPU 120 detects the button operation, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the effect control CPU 120 A third character image CP3 such as a person is displayed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a balloon at the mouth of the third character image CP3, and displays characters in the balloon as a speech of the third character image CP3. In the example shown in FIG. 32A, a line “Is it a chance?” Is displayed. It should be noted that in the continuous no-line effect, an effect in which the third character image CP3 or the like is not displayed even if the player or the like operates the push button 31B within the operation effective period is executed.

  Further, with the detection of the button operation, the effect control CPU 120 erases the button image BP and the time gauge TG and stops and displays the clock image TP. The remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed on the clock image TP at this time. In the example shown in FIG. 32B, 2.13 seconds are displayed as the remaining time.

  After displaying the remaining time of the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 120 adds the remaining time of the operation effective period to the effect enhancing points displayed in the point display area 5P as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32B, the effect enhancement point at the time when the remaining time of the operation effective period is displayed is “1373”, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is 213. In this case, “1586” is displayed in the point display area 5P as an effect enhancement point to which the remaining time of the operation valid period is added.

  When the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the button operation during the operation effective period, an effect in which the third character image CP3 or the like is not displayed is executed. The effect enhancement point added at this time is zero. In the continuous no-line production, when the player or the like does not detect the button operation within the operation effective period, the production in which the third character image CP3 or the like is not displayed is executed. However, when the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the button operation during the operation effective period, an effect in which the third character image CP3 or the like is displayed may be executed.

29. β Reach Production Next, the β reach production will be described. In the β reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image in which the first character image CP1 fights the enemy character CE on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. At this time, decorative small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r are provided in the upper left part of the image display device 5, and the decorative small symbols are displayed in the decorative small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r, respectively.

  When the β reach effect progresses, an effect that the first character image CP1 is once defeated by the enemy character CE is displayed. This effect continues for 30000 milliseconds after the start of the β reach effect, for example. The revival effect is executed after the first character image CP1 is once defeated. In the revival effect, the operation effect is performed at the same time, and as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the button image BP and the level up meter LV are displayed. Thus, the operation effect is executed at the timing after the effect that the first character image CP1 is once defeated after the β reach effect is started. A time gauge TG is displayed below the button image BP, and the operation valid period is displayed. Also, above the button image BP, a character image of “continuous hitting!” And an arrow image YP showing up and down are displayed to prompt the player to continuously operate the push button 31B.

  The level up meter LV displays the restoration level, and displays an increase in the restoration level in accordance with the button operation during the operation valid period. The restoration level is obtained by accumulating level-up values that are determined each time a button operation is detected. The level-up value can be determined in an appropriate manner. For example, every time a button operation is detected, a certain level-up value can be accumulated, and each time a button operation is detected, the level-up value is determined by lottery or the like, and the determined level-up value is accumulated. You can also. In addition, the level-up value may be decreased or increased as the number of button operation detections increases, and the level-up value may be decreased or increased when the number of button operation detections exceeds the specified number. Or you may. Alternatively, the level-up value may be decreased or increased according to the interval when detecting the button operation, or the level-up value may be decreased or increased according to the progress of the recovery time. .

  Then, when the restoration level reaches the maximum value (= MAX), a cut-in effect is performed in which the first character image CP1 that has been brought down is restored and the image that rises up is cut in. Then, the effect that the first character image CP1 defeats the enemy character CE is executed. After the effect that the first character image CP1 defeats the enemy character CE is displayed, as shown in FIG. 33C, a big hit combination of double eyes is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Even when the button operation cannot be detected during the recovery time or the recovery level does not reach the maximum value because the number of detections of the button operation is small, the first character image CP1 is recovered when the recovery time has elapsed. Then, the effect of defeating the enemy character CE is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the revival effect is executed only during the β reach effect in the super reach β (big hit) variation pattern, and is not executed during the β reach effect in the super reach β (losing) variation pattern. On the other hand, the revival effect may be executed during the β reach effect in the super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern. When the revival effect is executed during the β reach effect in the super reach β (losing) variation pattern, the level up value may be determined so that the revival level does not become the maximum value in the determination of the level up value.

30. FB reach production Next, the FB reach production executed in the FB reach will be described. The time when the FB reach production is executed is when the production enhancement point reaches the “9999” point which is the maximum value. Therefore, when the FB reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays “9999” in the point display area 5P in the upper right corner of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34B, the effect control CPU 120 stops and displays the same type of symbols as the decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and reaches the reach state. And Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the effect control CPU 120 replaces the display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the decorative small symbols in the decorative small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r. Is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes FB reach in which the first character image CP1, the second character image CP2, and the third character image CP3 are displayed.

  The reach production of the FB reach is a reach production that lasts for 99990 milliseconds (99.99 seconds) because the production enhancement point is “9999” points. The 99990 milliseconds here may not be an accurate numerical value, and may be a numerical value that is changed within a range in which the player can recognize that it is about 99990 milliseconds.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when displaying the operation effective period which is the detection effective period, the first display including the gauge display and the second display including the clock display are performed. For this reason, the difficulty of understanding the operation valid period can be reduced. In particular, by displaying the operation effective period with a gauge, the length of the operation effective period can be easily recognized intuitively from the speed of movement of the gauge and the length of the bar. Further, by displaying the operation effective period in a clock, the actual operation effective period can be easily recognized. In addition, by performing the first display, it is possible to make the operation effective period easier to understand than when only the clock display such as the second display is performed.

  In addition, the operation effect can be executed at a plurality of timings set in each of the hold display mode change effect, the continuous speech effect, and the β reach effect. Specifically, in the hold display mode change effect and the continuous line effect, the operation effect is executed simultaneously with the timing when these effects are started, and in the β reach effect, the operation effect is executed at the timing when the revival effect is executed. The As described above, since the operation effect can be executed at the timing when the player is prompted to press the button in each effect, the operation effective period can be made easier to understand.

  When the clock display and the gauge display are performed together with the button display, the effect control CPU 120 erases the clock display and the gauge display after a predetermined time elapses after the button display is erased. For this reason, the time stopped and displayed as the clock display can be easily recognized. Instead of erasing the clock display and the gauge display after a predetermined time has elapsed after erasing the button display, the button display and the gauge display may be erased simultaneously, and then the clock display may be erased. In addition, after deleting the button display, the gauge display may be deleted, and then the clock display may be deleted. After the button display is deleted, the clock display may be deleted, and then the gauge display may be deleted. .

  In addition, the detection valid period is set in the case of the hold display mode change effect in which the operation effect is executed, the continuous speech effect, and the β reach effect, and the operation effective period is displayed when the operation effect is executed. Here, only the gauge display is performed during the hold display mode change effect and the β reach effect, and the gauge display and the clock display are performed during the continuous speech effect. As described above, the gauge display and the clock display are performed during the continuous line production, so that the operation promotion notification can be suitably performed. In addition, the gauge display and the clock display are performed during the continuous line effect, and the gauge display is performed and the clock display is not performed during the hold display mode change effect and the β reach effect. Depending on the type, it is possible to execute the operation promotion notification according to the effect by not performing the clock display.

  Further, in the hold display mode change effect, the button image is displayed in a small size. Therefore, if the clock display is made in accordance with the size of the button image, the clock display becomes difficult to see, but the hold display mode change effect does not display the clock. Therefore, the situation where the clock display becomes difficult to see can be suppressed. In the β reach production, the operation effect is executed in the revival effect corresponding to the climax of the effect. In the rebirth production equivalent to the production climax, we want to attract attention to images of characters and other items that may be revived rather than button images. can do.

  Further, in the operation effect in the continuous line effect, the clock display is executed together with the gauge display, but the player can set the presence or absence of the clock display. For this reason, the effect according to preference can be performed with respect to a player. In addition, since the added effect enhancing points are not displayed, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of imagining the added effect enhancing points.

  Further, in the continuous line effect where the clock display is performed, the effect enhancement point is added. For this reason, it is possible to promote the button operation for a player or the like who wants to see the FB reach by adding the effect enhancement points. In particular, the continuous line effect is an effect that increases the enjoyment given to the player when the third character image CP3 is displayed by performing the button operation, and is therefore an effect that the player wants to promote the button operation. In such an effect of promoting the player's button operation, the player's button operation can be promoted by adding a clock display and an effect enhancement point.

  Further, the effect enhancement point is obtained by accumulating the remaining time of the operation effective period displayed in the clock display. For this reason, since it can be interested in the accumulation of the remaining time of the operation effective period, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when an operation effect in which a clock display is performed is executed, the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the added value of the effect enhancement points.

  In addition, when the time of a doublet such as “333” is displayed in the clock display, there is a risk of misunderstanding with the display of the big hit combination. Similarly, if the chance time such as “493” is displayed, there is a possibility of misunderstanding that the chance time is displayed. In this respect, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the clock after recalculating the remaining time of the button effective time when the time of the second and the second time of the chance is reached when the clock is displayed. For this reason, since the closing time and the chance time are not displayed, the possibility of misunderstanding with the display of the big hit combination or the opening chance time can be reduced.

  Similarly, when the effect strengthening point becomes a double eye point or a chance eye point, the remaining time of the button effective time is recalculated and the clock is displayed. For this reason, there is no display of the double point or the chance point, so that the possibility of misunderstanding with the display of the big hit combination or the display of the open chance point can be reduced.

  Further, during the execution of the β reach effect, a level-up process is performed in which a button image and a level-up meter are displayed, and the button operation is promoted to the player. Further, when the restoration level reaches the upper limit (maximum value) by the level-up process, the restoration effect is executed. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest by executing the revival effect.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 ends the detection of the button operation after the restoration level reaches the upper limit (maximum value), and the restoration level does not accumulate. In contrast, the effect control CPU 120 may continue to detect the button operation even after the restoration level reaches the upper limit (maximum value). In this case, for example, the contents of the revival effect may change depending on the detection state of the button operation after the revival level reaches the upper limit value. Thus, even after the revival level reaches the upper limit value, the effect control CPU 120 continues to detect the button operation, so that the expectation due to the change in the display mode can be maintained. Further, the effect control CPU 120 after the resurrection level reaches the upper limit value contributes to the promotion of the button operation after the resurrection level reaches the upper limit value by changing the contents of the resurrection effect by detecting the button operation. Can do.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the motion control means for the effect control CPU 120 to detect the player's motion includes a combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A and a combination of the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B. There are two combinations of motion detection means. Among these, the operation valid period display is stopped when the combination of the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B detects the player's action, and the operation is performed when the combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A detects the action of the player. The validity period display is not stopped. For this reason, complication of production can be prevented.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the specific variation pattern is determined when the effect enhancement level is the maximum value, the FB reach that is a special effect is executed. For this reason, the player etc. who desire execution of FB reach can be motivated for button operation.

  In the above description, the embodiment and each modification have been described, but any two or more of these embodiments and each modification may be combined. Also in this case, the same effects as those in the above embodiments and modifications can be obtained.

  (1) As described above, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment or modification is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the like), and detects the operation of the player. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B), the motion detection means (for example, push button 31B, push sensor 35B, etc.) to perform, and the operation promotion notification which urges | urges a player's operation | movement. In addition, an informing means (for example, an effect shown in FIG. 2) capable of executing an operation effect or the like that displays an arrow image YP above or to the side of the button image BP and prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. An image display device 5 or the like controlled by the control CPU 120), and a detection effective period (for example, detection of the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. For example, a period during which the CPU 120 is activated) is displayed in a first display (for example, the time gauge TG shown in FIG. 32A) and a second display (for example, FIG. It is possible to suggest by performing simultaneously with the clock image TP shown in A).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the difficulty in understanding the detection effective period by displaying a plurality of types of detection effective periods of the first display and the second display.

  (2) In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment or modification is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the like) capable of executing a game, and detects a player's operation. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B), the motion detection means (for example, FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. Indication means (for example, effect control shown in FIG. 2) that can display an arrow image YP above or to the side of the button image BP and can execute an operation effect or the like that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. A display effective period (for example, the detection of the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 is used for effect control). C The period during which U120 is valid, etc.) is displayed for the first display (for example, the time gauge TG shown in FIG. 32A) and the second display different from the first display (for example, FIG. 32A). ) Such as the clock image TP shown in FIG. 31), and the motion promotion notification is performed at a plurality of timings (for example, the hold display mode change effect shown in FIG. 31, the serif effect shown in FIG. 32, And a plurality of timings such as β reach production shown).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the difficulty in understanding the detection effective period by displaying a plurality of types of detection effective periods of the first display and the second display.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), in the clock display setting process in the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of FIG. When the clock display when the effect is executed is set to “OFF” or the like, the second display is restricted (for example, the display of the clock image TP shown in FIG. The image TP may not be displayed).

  According to such a gaming machine, the operation promotion notification can be suitably performed.

  (4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the motion detection means detects a player's motion within the valid detection period (for example, the button image BP shown in FIG. 31B). When the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2 detects the pressing operation of the push button 31B, etc.), the first character corresponding to the predetermined action-related effect (as shown in FIG. 31C) is displayed. An effect executing means (for example, the image display device 5 controlled by the effect control CPU 12 shown in FIG. 2) that executes an effect for displaying the image CP1 is further provided, and the motion corresponding effect executed by the effect executing means. Depending on the type, the second display may not be executed (for example, in the effect shown in FIG. 31B, when displaying the button image BP, the time gauge TG is displayed but the clock display is displayed). There.

  According to such a gaming machine, the operation promotion notification according to the effect can be executed.

  (5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the motion detection means detects a player's motion within the valid detection period (for example, as shown in FIG. 32A, a button When the clock image TP is displayed together with the image BP, when the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2 detects the pressing operation of the push button 31B, a predetermined numerical display is performed by the second display (for example, As shown in FIG. 32B, after the button image is erased, the clock image TP is stopped and displayed, and numerical processing corresponding to the second display on which the numerical display is performed (for example, production) For example, processing for adding the remaining time of the operation effective period to the reinforcement point may be performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), as the second display, a specific display (for example, a double eye time such as “333” or a chance eye such as “394”) Time display may be limited.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), as the motion detection means, first motion detection means (for example, push button 31B and push sensor 35B) and second motion detection means (for example, A plurality of motion detection means including a stick controller 31A and a controller sensor unit 35A), and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, The player's action for either one of the action detecting means and the second action detecting means is urged (for example, a button image or a controller image is displayed on the image display device 5), and the first action detecting means and the second action detecting means are displayed. Which means detects the player's movement (for example, the push sensor 35B detects the pressing operation of the push button 31B). Depending on whether or not the controller sensor unit 35A has detected the push-pull operation of the stick controller 35A, etc., the degree of expectation (for example, the degree of big hit expectation) ) May be different.

  According to such a gaming machine, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment or modification is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the like) capable of executing a game, and detects the operation of the player. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B), the motion detection means (for example, FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B)) which encourages a player's operation | movement. Indication means (for example, effect control shown in FIG. 2) that can display an arrow image YP above or to the side of the button image BP and can execute an operation effect or the like that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. A display effective period (for example, detection of the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 for effect control). For example, the period during which the PU 120 is valid), the detection valid period display (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A) is variably displayed (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A is variably displayed, etc.) ) Based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of the push operation of the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B, etc.). As shown in FIG. 32 (B), the clock image TP is stopped and displayed, and the detected effective period display that has been stopped is displayed as a specific display (for example, a double eye time such as “333” or “ 394 "or the like is displayed).

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  (9) In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment or modification is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the like) that can execute a game, and detects a player's action. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B), the motion detection means (for example, FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B)) which encourages a player's operation | movement. Indication means (for example, effect control shown in FIG. 2) that can display an arrow image YP above or to the side of the button image BP and can execute an operation effect or the like that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. A display effective period (for example, detection of the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 for effect control). For example, the period during which the PU 120 is valid), the detection valid period display (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A) is variably displayed (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A is variably displayed, etc.) ) Based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of the push operation of the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B, etc.). As shown in FIG. 32B, the clock image TP is stopped and displayed, and the detection effective period display is set as a numerical display (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32B). A numerical process (for example, a process of adding the remaining time of the operation effective period to the effect enhancement point) is performed on the detected effective period display, and a numerical process result is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 32C). , Poi Display enhancement points in the display area 5P), and the numerical processing result is displayed in a specific display (for example, “1113”, “4999”, “2222”). This is characterized in that it is limited to a double eye point including a double eye, and a chance eye point including a chance eye in a three-digit portion such as “3942” and “4415”.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  (10) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), as the effective period display, a numerical display and a display different from the numerical display (for example, a time gauge TG shown in FIG. 32A) Display etc.).

  According to such a gaming machine, the effective detection period can be made easier to understand.

  (11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10) above, detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of pressing operation of the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2) ), The operation promotion notification by the notification means is terminated (erasing the button image and the operation effect is terminated, etc.), and after the operation promotion notification is completed, the effective period display stopped and displayed is performed for a predetermined time. (The button image is deleted, but the stopped clock display is continued for a predetermined time).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to easily recognize the effective period display that is stopped.

  (12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11), a plurality of the motion detection means (for example, a combination of the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B and a combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A) And a plurality of the motion detection means are based on detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of operation of the stick controller 31A by the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.). Operation detecting means (for example, a combination of the stick controller 31A and the controller sensor unit 35A) that does not stop the effective period display may be included.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated.

  (13) In the gaming machine of (10) above, when the numerical processing result is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value (for example, the upper limit value of the effect enhancement point), the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, specific fluctuation) A specific effect (for example, an FB reach effect or the like) may be executed based on the determination of the pattern or the like.

  According to such a gaming machine, motivation can be given to the execution of the operation.

  (14) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (13), a change display that changes in accordance with the player's action (for example, the level of the resurrection level indicated by the level up meter LV shown in FIG. 33B). Even when the change display reaches the upper limit, the operation detection means detects the operation even when a predetermined upper limit (for example, the maximum value of the restoration level) is set in the change display. May be valid (for example, even if the resurrection level reaches the maximum value, the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2).

  According to such a gaming machine, a sense of expectation due to a change in display mode can be maintained.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various effects operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 These can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention may be shown in the following examples, for example.

  In the above embodiment and each modified example, the push operation of the push button 31B is cited as the operation of the player to be detected. However, the operation of the player to be detected may be performed as an operation on the operation means described below. Good. In addition, although the operation of the player to be detected is described as an operation on the operation means in each operation, the operation of the player to be detected may be a single operation or a plurality of operations Or a combination of a plurality of operations. By using a plurality of actions, the player can enjoy the action. In addition, the following operation on the operation means may be an operation in which the player is prompted by an image displayed on the image display device 5 or a sound output from the speakers 8R and 8L. By prompting the operation by voice, the operation can be promoted even for a player who does not see the image display device 5 so much.

  When the player's motion may be any of a plurality of motions or when a plurality of operations are combined, a plurality of motion detection means may be provided. In addition, when the player's action may be any of a plurality of actions, the player's action is prompted for any of the plurality of actions, and the jackpot expectation varies depending on the prompted action. Also good.

  For example, the plurality of operations may be any one of the push operation of the push button 31B and the push / pull operation of the stick controller 31A. Further, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 prompts the player's operation by specifying an operating means to be operated in the operation effect. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the button image BP on the image display device 5 when prompting the pressing operation of the push button 31B, and the controller imitating the stick controller 31A when prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A. An image is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this case, in the operation effect executed after the first character CP1 in the β reach effect shown in FIG. 33 is defeated by the enemy, both the button image and the controller image may be displayed, and the button image is displayed. It is also possible to make the big hit expectation higher when the controller image is displayed than when the controller image is displayed. In this way, by making the jackpot expectation different depending on the type of operation means to be promoted, attention to the displayed operation means can be increased, which can contribute to improvement of interest.

  When the operating means is the push button 31B, the player's action may be detected based on the length of the long press time of the push button 31B. The long press time of the push button 31B may be, for example, from when the push button 31B starts to be pressed until a predetermined time elapses. Further, the player's action may be detected based on the number of times the push button 31B is repeatedly hit. The number of consecutive hits of the push button 31B may be the actual number of presses during the operation effective period. Further, the number of consecutive hits of the push button 31B may be the number of consecutive hits (speed of consecutive hits) in a predetermined period in the operation effective period. By setting it as these aspects, since diversification of operation action itself can be aimed at, it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  When the operation means is the stick controller 31A, the player's movement may be detected by performing a predetermined operation on the operation rod of the stick controller 31A. For example, the player's action can be detected by performing an operation such as a player tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A in a predetermined direction or rotating it in a predetermined direction. Further, the player's action may be detected by pressing a trigger button provided on the operation stick. In these cases, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of operating the operating means.

  When the operation means is a proximity sensor, the player's movement may be detected by the player performing a predetermined operation on the proximity sensor. For example, the player's action may be detected by moving the player's hand held by the player over the proximity sensor so as to stroke the proximity sensor. Further, when there are a plurality of proximity sensors, the player's action may be detected by holding a hand over the plurality of proximity sensors. In these cases, it is possible to provide the player with pleasure to perform various operations.

  When the operation means is a television camera, the player's motion may be detected by the player performing a predetermined motion toward the television camera. For example, the player's motion can be detected by creating a facial expression such as the player making a smile at the TV camera or opening his mouth. Further, the player's movement can be detected by making a predetermined gesture (for example, the shape of the player's hand such as janken) toward the television camera. In addition, you may make it perform the operation | movement which a player performs toward a television camera according to the instruction | indication by the audio | voice output from the display of the image display apparatus 5, or the speaker 8 (L, R). Also in these cases, it is possible to provide the player with pleasure to perform various operations.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modification, an operation to be detected as a player's motion (hereinafter referred to as a target motion) is a push operation of the push button 31, and the motion detection means for detecting the target motion is a push Although the push sensor 35B detects the operation of the button 31B and the push button 31B, the target operation and the operation detection unit may be in other modes. For example, the target motion may be a movement operation of the operation stick in the stick controller 31A, and the motion detection means may be a controller sensor unit 35A that detects an operation stick in the stick controller 31A and a movement operation of the operation stick in the stick controller 31A. . The target motion is a trigger button push-and-pull operation in the stick controller 31A, and the motion detection means is a controller sensor unit 35A that detects the trigger button in the stick controller 31A and the trigger button push-in operation in the stick controller 31A. Also good. In these cases, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of operating the operating means.

  Alternatively, the player's motion may be detected by detecting a plurality of motions among these target motions. For example, the player's movement may be detected when the push button 31 is detected by the push sensor 35B and the movement of the operation stick in the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A. In addition, when two or three target motions are detected among the three target motions of the push button 31 pressing operation, the operation of moving the operation stick in the stick controller 31A, and the trigger button pressing / pulling operation in the stick controller 31A, the game is detected. It is good also as what detects a person's operation | movement. Further, a player detection sensor that detects a player's motion when a plurality of these target motions are detected may be used. Furthermore, the player's motion may be detected when a plurality of target motions among these target motions are performed simultaneously. For example, the player's motion may be detected when the operation rod is moved while the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is being pressed. In these cases, the operation itself of the operation means can be viewed like a game, which can contribute to improvement of interest.

  The motion detection means may be an accessory placed at a position where the player can operate. For example, it may be a sword object arranged in the vertical direction on the right or left side of the outer frame of the gaming machine and made to move up and down, or a motorcycle handle shaped like a motorcycle handle Good. Or it is good also as a lever imitating the start lever provided in the right side part of the slot type game machine installed in a casino etc., and swinging around the horizontal axis extended in the width direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In these cases as well, the operation of the operating means can be viewed like a game, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Further, the player's action may be various actions other than the above-described actions, and the action detecting means may be in accordance with these various actions. The player's motion may be, for example, the player's body approach, the player's body motion, or the player's utterance motion. The approach of the player's body, or the movement of the player's body is, for example, the approach of the player's hand, the contact of the player's hand, the movement of the hand such as the player waving or holding the hand, Or a facial expression of the player's face such as a player's opening, a gesture using the player's body, or the like. In these cases, the player can be provided with the pleasure of performing the action.

  For example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, an image processing device, a radar device, or the like may be used as the motion detection means for detecting the approach of the player's body or the movement of the player's body. For example, the proximity sensor can detect an operation such as approach or separation of a part of the player's body. Examples of the proximity sensor include a capacitance sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor. With these sensors, it is possible to accurately detect the player's movement.

  Also, the television camera can photograph the player's body, and the image captured by the television camera is analyzed by an image processing device to detect the player's facial expressions and gestures of the player's motion. be able to. A television camera can use one or a plurality of cameras. The radar device can detect the approach or separation of a part of the player's body. Similar to the proximity sensor, it is possible to detect an action such as approach or separation of a part of the player's body.

  Further, a microphone and a voice analysis device can be used as the motion detection means for detecting the voice operation of the player. The microphone can pick up the voice generated by the player, and can detect the voice action of the player by analyzing the voice picked up by the microphone with a voice analysis device. The voice analysis device only needs to be able to analyze the player's voice and may not be able to analyze even the voice content, but may be capable of analyzing the voice content. In this case, words having a predetermined content can be obtained as the player's utterance operation, and if a word having a different content is uttered, it may not be detected as the player's operation. Note that, as described above, if the motion detection means is an operation target of the player, even if the motion detection means detects a motion such as an operation performed by the player in contact, the player performs the contactless operation. An operation may be detected. In this case, deterioration of the sensor due to the player's contact can be suppressed.

  The installation location of the motion detection means can be, for example, any position on the board surface of the game board 2. Further, the position may be any position of a member that forms the upper plate or the lower plate, or any position of a three-dimensional object such as a figure that forms (or is added to) the case. In these cases, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of viewing the motion detection means itself.

  Further, the motion detection means may be installed in a place other than the pachinko gaming machine 1 as long as the motion of the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be detected. In this case, the installation position of the motion detection means can be liberalized, and the installable position can be expanded. Furthermore, the motion detection means may be shared with sensors used for other purposes. For example, it may be a single shot switch or a touch ring provided on the hitting operation handle for stopping the driving of the launch motor of the hitting ball launching device. In this case, it can contribute to the reduction of the number of members.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the button image is displayed and the operation promotion notification is executed by the operation effect that displays the arrow image above or to the side of the button image. However, the operation promotion notification is performed in other modes. It can also be executed. For example, a sound such as “Press the button!” May be emitted from the speaker 8, or an LED or the like may be provided on the push button 31B, and the push button LED provided on the push button 31B may be lit or blinked. Further, some of these motion promotion notifications may be executed together. In these cases, the interest can be improved.

  Moreover, you may attach strength to motion promotion alerting | reporting. The strength of the action promotion notification may be, for example, the size or brightness of the button image, or may be the magnitude or height of the sound emitted from the speaker 8. Or you may vary the execution number of several operation | movement promotion alerting | reporting. For example, in the case of a line effect with a continuous line effect and a line without a continuous line effect, the line effect with a continuous line is stronger than the line without a continuous line effect. May be. Moreover, in the hold display mode change effect and the serif effect, the action promotion notification may be executed in which the serif effect is stronger than the hold display mode change effect. In these cases, it is possible to diversify the notification and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modification, an operation effect can be executed at a plurality of timings, but the timing at which the operation effect is started for each effect is constant. On the other hand, the operation effect may be started at a plurality of timings in each effect. For example, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, the operation effect is executed at the same time as the start of the effect, but after the hold display mode change effect is started The operation effect may be executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, when the operation effect can be executed at a plurality of timings, the execution timing of the operation effect is determined in accordance with the execution time of the special game due to the on-hold digestion, the number of reservations, the pseudo-ream, prefetching, etc. May be. In this case, it is possible to set the execution timing of the operation effect according to the nature of the special game or the like due to the suspension. In the case of the serif effect, when the serifs are sequentially displayed in the balloon of the second character image CP2, the operation effect may be executed at a timing during which the serif is displayed, or the serif is displayed completely. The operation effect may be executed at the timing. In this case, the player can pay attention to the operation effect in conjunction with the display of the dialogue.

  Further, when the motion detection means is the stick controller 31A, the proximity sensor, the television camera, or the like as described above, the motion promotion notification corresponding to each may be performed. For example, when the motion detection means is the stick controller 31A, an image for moving the stick controller 31A may be displayed, or a voice such as “Lever is pulled!” Or “Lever is operating!” May be emitted. Further, when the motion detection means is a proximity sensor or a television camera, a motion promotion notification may be issued to instruct a motion to be detected. For example, when the action of the player to be detected is the approach of the body, a character image such as “approach to a pachinko machine!” Or “move forward!” May be displayed or a sound may be emitted. In addition, when the player's action to be detected is a hand contact, an image of a human hand may be displayed, or a character image such as “Touch the pachinko machine!” You may utter a voice. In these cases, it is possible to diversify notifications and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Moreover, you may perform operation | movement promotion alert | reporting by effects other than the hold display mode change effect, a speech effect, and the reach effect of (beta) reach. For example, a motion promotion notification effect that performs motion promotion notifications independently of other effects during a special game may be executed, or during a big hit or small hit other than during the special game. In these cases, it is possible to diversify the opportunities for executing the motion promotion notification, and to reduce tiredness when playing a game. In addition, when the clock display is performed together with the operation promotion notification and the effect enhancement points are also added, the opportunity for adding the effect enhancement points can be increased, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the detection effective period set by the button effective timer (the remaining time of the operation effective period is displayed by the time gauge TG or the clock image TP. The remaining time may not be displayed, for example, the remaining time of the detection effective period may be arbitrarily displayed within a range of about 10% before and after the remaining time of the detection effective period. If the remaining time of the period is 3000 milliseconds, any numerical value between 2700 milliseconds and 3300 milliseconds may be displayed.In this case, even if a measurement error or the like of the detection effective period occurs, the game The discomfort given to the person can be reduced.

  Alternatively, several detection effective periods that can be displayed may be prepared and the detection effective period closest to the actual detection effective period may be displayed. In this case, it is possible to contribute to a reduction in calculation load when calculating the time to be displayed on the clock image TP. In addition, by shortening the span of the prepared time, the difference between the actual time and the displayed time can be reduced, and the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the time of the second or chance time is reached, the remaining time of the detection effective period is actually displayed by performing calculation on the second or chance time. This is equivalent to suggesting the remaining effective period. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the remaining time of a detection effective period is displayed, you may display the digestion time of a detection effective period. In this case, the clock display may be performed with a variable display that increases in a form of counting up the elapsed time of the detection effective period after the button effective timer is set. Further, the time gauge may be displayed in a form in which the bar becomes long. Such an aspect can also improve interest.

  In the said embodiment and each modification, the aspect which displays the gauge display which reduces the gauge value of a gauge gradually as a 1st display which suggests a detection effective period on the image display apparatus 5 is illustrated, and a detection effective period is shown. The clock display is exemplified as the suggested second display, but the first display or the second display means is not limited to this. For example, as the first display or the second display, instead of decreasing the gauge value as the detection effective period elapses, the balloon is inflated as the detection effective period elapses, and the balloon breaks as the detection effective period ends. The effective detection period may be suggested by displaying on the image display device 5. In short, a detection effective period may be suggested by some medium becoming larger with the passage of time and disappearing (explosion, collapse, etc.) exceeding the allowable size with the end of the effective period. By these displays, the displayed image can be gorgeous and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Further, as the first display or the second display, the sand of the hourglass is dropped as the detection effective period elapses, and an effect that the sand falling ends as the detection effective period ends is displayed on the image display device 5. A detection validity period may be suggested. In short, any effective medium may be moved sequentially from the initial region to another region as time passes, and the detection effective period may be suggested by completing the movement of the medium as the effective detection period ends. Further, as the first display or the second display, the insects may eat the apple as the detection effective period elapses, and the detection effective period may be suggested by the apple being eaten out at the end of the detection effective period. Good. In short, the detection effective period may be suggested by the display medium gradually decreasing with the lapse of the effective period and disappearing with the end of the effective period. By these displays, the displayed image can be gorgeous and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Moreover, it is good also as a 1st display or a 2nd display by changing the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9. FIG. For example, the detection effective period may be suggested by changing the lighting state of the lamp provided in the push button 31B from a slowly blinking state to a rapidly blinking state. Further, the effective detection period may be suggested by sound output from the speaker 8. With these displays, the effective detection period can be recognized sensuously.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modified example, as the first display, the operation of decreasing the gauge value of the gauge is exemplified as the operation of the indicator, but the operation of the indicator is not limited to this. For example, as an index, an operation of changing the color of the gauge may be performed. The change in color is, for example, a change in lightness, saturation, transparency, etc. of gauge display. For example, when a graphic or the like is displayed in the gauge value, an effect may be performed so that the graphic or the like is not displayed at the end of the detection effective period due to a color change due to the passage of the detection effective period. By these displays, the displayed image can be gorgeous and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modification, the time gauge is exemplified as a case where the length of the gauge value becomes shorter as the operation effective period progresses (decreases), but the gauge value becomes longer as the operation effective period advances. It may be displayed. Moreover, although the case where a planar button image is displayed on the image display device 5 has been illustrated, the button image may be displayed in a three-dimensional manner. Further, the button image to be displayed may be displayed as a moving image instead of a still image. The moving image of the button image to be displayed can represent, for example, an operation of pressing the button. In addition, a character such as “PUSH” may be displayed together with the button image. Moreover, you may make it make the display aspect of the button image to display differ, such as a button shape, a color, and an animation display. By these displays, the displayed image can be gorgeous and contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the above embodiment and each modification, the clock display is performed in the operation effect during the line effect, but the clock display may be performed in one or both of the hold display change effect and the β reach effect. By performing a clock display with one or both of the hold display change effect and the β reach effect, it is possible to reduce the interest. In addition, when the button operation is detected when the clock is displayed, when the production enhancement points are added, the opportunity to add the production enhancement points can be increased, which contributes to the improvement of the interest. be able to.

  In the above embodiment and each modification, the clock display is restricted so that the clock display is not performed depending on the player setting and the operation effect content by the clock display setting process, but the clock display restriction is not cancellation. It may be a decrease in the generation rate. As a decrease in the generation rate of the clock display, for example, in the hold display mode change effect, there is a case where the clock display occurs and a case where the clock display does not occur. The aspect change effect may be lowered. In this case, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the clock display may be performed even in the hold display change effect, and to promote the operation of the push button 31B in the continuous line effect that wants to promote the operation of the push button 31B. The ratio can be increased.

  The predetermined condition for limiting the clock display may be a condition other than the setting by the clock display setting process. For example, when the remaining time of the button effective timer displayed in the clock is added to the effect enhancement point, the clock display may be limited when the effect enhancement point reaches the maximum value. In this case, since it is known that the effect enhancement point is the maximum value, it is not necessary to notify the remaining time of the button valid timer, and the burden of the control process can be reduced. Also, if the points exceeding the maximum value are carried over, the number of effect enhancement points carried over is not known until the next special game starts, so it is possible to draw interest in the number of effect enhancement points carried over. .

  In the above-described embodiment and each modification, in the hold display mode change effect, when a button operation is detected during the detection valid period, an effect in which the first character image CP1 is displayed is executed. May be executed. Further, when a button operation is detected during the detection valid period, one effect may be determined by lottery from a plurality of effects, and one effect is generated from the plurality of effects according to the detection timing and the button operation mode. You may decide. Similarly, in the case of the continuous line production and the β reach production, one production may be determined from a plurality of productions. In this case, the effects following the operation effects can be diversified, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In addition, when a button operation is detected during the detection valid period, when one effect is determined by lottery from among a plurality of effects, when a clock is displayed, according to the effect determined by the lottery, The clock display may be calculated and added to the effect enhancement point. For example, when one of the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect is determined by lottery, when the first effect is determined, the clock display is added to the effect enhancement point as it is, and the second effect is determined. In such a case, the clock display may be doubled and added to the effect enhancement point. When the first effect is determined, the clock display may be halved and added to the effect enhancement point. In this case, since the points added to the effect enhancement points vary according to the effect displayed by the button effect, the interest can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the clock display is digitally displayed, but may be analog display. Moreover, although the clock display is performed using arithmetic numbers, it may be performed using Chinese numerals or Roman numerals. Alternatively, kana characters or alphabets may be used. In this case, it is difficult to display a specific numerical value, but an approximate operation effective period can be displayed. For example, as the time progresses, the alphabet changes from A → B → C →..., And the operation valid period may end when it reaches.

  Further, the same relationship may be performed with a plurality of alphabets or kana characters. As a specific example, “AAA” is displayed as a clock at the start of the operation effective period, and changes to the rightmost alphabet A → B → C... When Z is reached, the process returns to A and the middle alphabet changes from A → B. Thereafter, the alphabet changes due to this relationship, and “ZZZ” may be displayed when the production effective period ends. In this case, it is possible to give fun to words and words composed of displayed characters, and to improve the interest. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood by not displaying words such as “BIG” and “around” as the specific display.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, addition is cited as the numerical process, but numerical processes other than addition may be performed. For example, subtraction, multiplication, division, or the like may be performed, a predetermined count may be multiplied, or a predetermined expression may be performed. Further, these numerical processes may be arbitrarily selected and executed. In this case, since the effect enhancement point changes according to the numerical processing performed in the clock display, it is possible to enjoy the numerical processing and contribute to the improvement of interest. What kind of numerical processing is to be performed may always be determined by the same lottery, or may be determined according to a numerical value displayed on the clock or an effect enhancement point before the weekly processing. In this case, it is possible to adjust whether or not the production enhancement point easily reaches the maximum value.

  In the above-described embodiment and each modification, when the remaining button effective time reaches the second or chance time, the button effective time is recalculated and the clock is displayed, but the button effective time is reviewed. Instead, the clock display may be changed to a numerical value that does not become a flat eye or a chance eye. In this case, the trouble of calculating the button effective time again can be saved, which can contribute to the reduction of the processing load.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the effect control CPU 120 executes the level-up process (step S955 in FIG. 30) during the β reach effect. In the level-up process, the effect control CPU 120 erases the button display and detects the button operation in the subsequent level-up process when the restoration level reaches the maximum value and satisfies the button erasure condition. Disappear. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 may detect the button operation by continuing the button display without determining that the button erasure condition is satisfied even when the restoration level reaches the maximum value.

  When a button operation is detected after the revival level reaches the maximum value, an effect other than the increase of the revival level may be executed. For example, the color around the level meter LV may be changed, or the size of the level meter LV may be increased. Also, the second level meter may be displayed to raise the special level. When the special level increases, a predetermined privilege, for example, a song that cannot be heard normally, may flow, or a character that is not normally displayed may be displayed. In this way, even if the resurrection level reaches the maximum value, it is not determined that the button erasure condition is satisfied, and the button display is continued and button operation is detected, so that even after the resurrection level reaches the maximum value. The expectation by the change of a display mode can be maintained.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. However, the data need not necessarily be stored in a table format (for example, a structure, an array, etc.). For example, each special figure display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing") is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Numerical values (determined values) may be stored in the ROM 101 in the form of a table, but information for determining a special figure display result at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 6A (for example, a special figure display result) The ROM 101 may store a mathematical expression or program that outputs any special figure display result when a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is input. In addition, the data does not necessarily have to be stored together in the ROM 101. That is, the above-described structures, arrays, mathematical formulas, programs, and the like may be distributed (stored) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. In addition, it has been described that the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data in the ROM 121 is the same as the data in the ROM 101.

  In the said embodiment and each modification, it demonstrated using the pachinko gaming machine 1 which has the function to display a special symbol and a decoration symbol variably, and the function to display various effect images as an example of a gaming machine. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal or the like as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the game medium is not limited to one using medals, and a predetermined game may be executed using points corresponding to the number of medals.

  For example, the number of bets is set in accordance with the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine, credits accumulated as data, and the like. Based on the fact that a predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation such as a player pressing the start lever, the left, middle and right reels of the symbol display device start rotating and variable symbol display starts. To do.

  When variable display is started by detecting the operation of the start lever, a part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like is extracted. The game random numbers to be extracted include a random number value for internal lottery used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is permitted.

  Based on the extracted random number for internal lottery, the current gaming state, etc., internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined in advance according to the game state.

  Of each combination, winning of the small combination and replaying combination is valid only in the winning game. However, the winning of the special combination is effective until the combination that is allowed to be generated by the internal lottery is completed. In other words, once the special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination is not established in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, in a bonus game such as a regular bonus in a predetermined gaming state, the special role winning may not be carried over to the next game.

  After starting the variable display of symbols by rotating each reel, the corresponding reel is rotated based on the detection of a predetermined operation such as the player pressing each of the left, middle and right stop switches. Stop and display symbols on the winning line.

  In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of pay lines, such as five, four, etc., are determined in advance, and a predetermined number of pay lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. By stopping the rotation of all the reels, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes a regular bonus, a big bonus, a normal gaming state, and the like. In the regular bonus game state, small bonuses such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are determined as winning prizes and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, small roles such as cherries, watermelons and bells, replaying roles such as replay, special bonuses such as big bonus and regular bonus, etc. are determined as winning roles, and in the internal lottery in each game Target lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, when a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a predetermined game can be played as a small role game. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number.

  In a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, when a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won by any combination, whichever comes first.

  In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals awarded to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  The slot machine may directly give medals that are premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals that are premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state It becomes.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus, big bonus, etc., and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. I just need it.

  As the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, the assist time that is generated on the condition that the reel deriving conditions such as stop order and stop timing are satisfied, and the operation procedure that satisfies the deriving condition for the notification target winning is notified. Or, by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are controlled so that the symbols can be easily stopped. There are a gaming state in which the probability of allowing a specific winning is increased, such as a challenge time that can be derived, a replay winning, a single bonus winning, and the like, and there is also a gaming state in which these are combined.

  The medal used as a game medium in the slot machine and the recording information of the score to be given corresponding to the number may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Further, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have value that can be used for replaying in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be granted in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or scoring points as premium game media, but can be controlled to other special gaming states such as regular bonus and big bonus, special gaming state Including an increase in the upper limit of the number of variable displays that can be executed at, such as a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, the front door of the slot machine has an image display device capable of displaying various effect images. In addition, the left and right upper portions of the slot machine have two speakers that output sound effects. Further, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine.

  The effect operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, etc. provided in the slot machine includes a mode effect, a predetermined effect, an suggestion effect, and depending on which mode effect was executed before the predetermined effect was executed, What is necessary is just to make it differ from the expectation level which will be in a special game state when a predetermined effect is performed, and the execution ratio of a suggestion effect changes with which mode effect is performed.

  For example, the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and each modified example is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, the above-described gaming machine). Such as a BET button of a slot machine that plays a game such as the above and an effect means that produces an effect in response to a player's operation on the operation means (for example, an image display device of a slot machine that plays a game as described above) And display means for notifying the player of the effective period during which the operation is effective (for example, the effective period of the button displayed on the image display device of the slot machine for playing the game as described above) Gauge) and an end notification means (display of gauge value) for notifying the end of the effective period when the effective period ends, and the end notification means, An end notification when the player performs the above-mentioned operation until the effective period ends (for example, in a slot machine that performs a game as described above, the gauge value “0” is displayed on the image display device, BET, etc. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine in which the lamp of the button is changed from the on state to the off state).

  In addition, for example, the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and each modification is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, A slot machine for performing a game as described above, and a motion detection means for detecting a player's motion (for example, a push button of a slot machine for performing a game as described above and a push sensor for detecting the operation thereof) And an action prompting message (for example, displayed on an image display device of a slot machine for playing a game as described above, and shown in FIGS. 31B, 32A, and 33B). As described above, an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, and an operation effect such as an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. Means (for example, an image display device or the like controlled by an effect control CPU for controlling the effect of the slot machine that performs the game as described above), and the detection of the action by the action detecting means is effective. The period (for example, the period during which the effect control CPU is enabled to detect the operation of the push button of the slot machine that performs the game as described above) is displayed in the first display (for example, the slot that performs the game as described above). A display such as a time gauge TG shown in FIG. 32A displayed on the image display device of the machine, and a second display different from the first display (for example, a slot machine for performing a game as described above) The slot machine can be suggested by simultaneously performing display such as the clock image TP shown in FIG. It is also possible to apply to.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can easily recognize the detection valid period.

  In addition, for example, the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and each modification is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, A slot machine for performing a game as described above, and a motion detection means for detecting a player's motion (for example, a push button of a slot machine for performing a game as described above and a push sensor for detecting the operation thereof) And an action prompting message (for example, displayed on an image display device of a slot machine for playing a game as described above, and shown in FIGS. 31B, 32A, and 33B). As described above, an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, and an operation effect such as an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. Means (for example, an image display device or the like controlled by an effect control CPU for controlling the effect of the slot machine that performs the game as described above), and the detection of the action by the action detecting means is effective. A period (for example, a period during which the effect control CPU 120 is enabled to detect the operation of a slot machine push button for playing a game as described above) is displayed in a first display (for example, a slot machine for performing a game as described above). And a second display different from the first display (for example, a slot machine for playing a game as described above). (Such as a display like the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A) displayed on the image display device) can be suggested at the same time. Timing (for example, a plurality of timings such as a hold display mode change effect shown in FIG. 31 displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above, a serif effect shown in FIG. 32, and a β reach effect shown in FIG. 33) It is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine characterized in that it can be executed by such an effect).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the difficulty in understanding the detection effective period by displaying a plurality of types of detection effective periods of the first display and the second display.

  In addition, for example, the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and each modification is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, A slot machine for performing a game as described above, and a motion detection means for detecting a player's motion (for example, a push button of a slot machine for performing a game as described above and a push sensor for detecting the operation thereof) And an action promotion notification for encouraging the player's action (for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), FIG. 32 (A), and FIG. 33 (B) displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above. As described above, an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, and an operation effect such as an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B shown in FIG. Means (for example, an image display device or the like controlled by an effect control CPU for controlling the effect of the slot machine that performs the game as described above), and the detection of the action by the action detecting means is effective. The period (for example, the period during which the effect control CPU is enabled to detect the operation of the push button of the slot machine that performs the game as described above), the detection effective period display (for example, the slot that performs the game as described above) 32 displayed on the image display device of the machine, such as a display like the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A, is variably displayed (for example, FIG. 32 displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above. (A) is displayed to suggest the clock image TP as a variable display, and the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means (for example, the game as described above). Based on the detection of the push button pressing operation by the push sensor of the slot machine to be performed, etc., the detection valid period display is stopped (for example, displayed on the image display device of the slot machine for playing the game as described above, FIG. (B), the clock image TP is displayed like a stop display), and the detected effective period display stopped is displayed as a specific display (for example, a double eye such as “333”). It is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine which is characterized by restricting the time and the chance time such as “394”.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and each modification is a gaming machine that can execute a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and an operation that detects a player's operation. Detection means (for example, a push button of a slot machine that performs a game as described above and a push sensor that detects an operation thereof) and an operation promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an operation (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above) As shown in FIGS. 31 (B), 32 (A), and 33 (B), an arrow image YP is displayed above or to the side of the button image BP, as shown in FIG. Effect control for controlling the effect of the slot machine that performs the game as described above (for example, an effect such as an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B). An image display device or the like controlled by a CPU, and a detection valid period during which the motion detection by the motion detection means is valid (for example, detection of an operation of a push button of a slot machine for playing a game as described above) For example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above is displayed for the detection valid period (such as the period in which the effect control CPU is valid). Display) is variably displayed (for example, the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32A displayed on the image display device of the slot machine performing the game as described above is displayed like a variable display). , To detect a player's motion by the motion detection means (for example, detection of a push button pressing operation by a push sensor of a slot machine that performs a game as described above) Subsequently, the detection valid period display is stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. 32B displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above, the clock image TP is displayed as a stop display. The detection valid period display is numerically displayed (for example, a display such as the clock image TP shown in FIG. 32B displayed on the image display device of the slot machine that performs the game as described above). And numerical processing (for example, processing for adding the remaining time of the operation effective period to the effect enhancement point) is performed on the plurality of detection effective period displays that are stopped and displayed, and the numerical processing result is displayed (for example, as described above Display such as display of effect enhancement points in the point display area 5P as shown in FIG. 32 (C). The display of the processing result is a specific display (for example, a three-digit point such as “1113”, “4999”, “2222”, or a three-digit point such as “3942”, “4415”. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine that is limited to display a chance point point including a chance eye in a portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, misunderstandings to the player can be prevented.

  Moreover, the modification etc. which demonstrated the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment are applicable also to the slot machine etc. which perform the above games.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result, A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, but a game score is used when the game score is not 0. The game ball enclosed in the plane is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add points. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, one variation pattern command is used when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control indicating the variation mode, such as the variation time and the type of reach production, to the production control microcomputer. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer shows the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect, in the first command. A command may be transmitted, and in the second command, a command indicating a variation time and a variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer may notify the change time by each of the two commands. In this case, the specific variation mode executed at each timing may be selected by the production control microcomputer. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, the second command May be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example. The order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, “the execution ratios are different” means that the ratios are different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept is not limited to this, but also includes those having different ratios such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and decoration LED Various production operations including, etc. can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Frame 4A, 4B for game machines Special image display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Game Effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ROM
102, 122 RAM
103 CPU
104, 124 Random number circuit 105, 125 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
123 Display control unit 126 CGROM

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Action detecting means for detecting the action of the player;
An informing means capable of executing an action promoting notice for encouraging a player's action,
A detection effective period in which the detection of the action by the action detecting means is effective, suggesting that the detection effective period display is variably displayed,
Obtain a specific value in relation to the numerical value of the detection effective period display, execute an effect according to the specific value,
Based on detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means, the detection valid period display is stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine, wherein the detection valid period display is not stopped and displayed with a specific display. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Action detecting means for detecting the action of the player;
An informing means capable of executing an action promoting notice for encouraging a player's action,
A detection effective period in which the detection of the action by the action detecting means is effective, suggesting that the detection effective period display is variably displayed,
Obtaining a specific value in relation to the numerical value of the detection valid period display, performing an effect according to the specific value,
Based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means, the detection valid period display is stopped and displayed,
The detection effective period display is a numerical display, a numerical process is performed on the plurality of detection effective period displays that are stopped, and a numerical process result is displayed.
A gaming machine, wherein the numerical processing result display is not displayed in a specific display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect is executed at an execution time corresponding to the specific value.