JP6353234B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Patent Document 1 discloses motion detection means for detecting a player's motion (the first operation button and the second operation button in Patent Document 1) and an instruction notification for instructing the operation (operation guide notification in Patent Document 1). And when the motion is detected by the motion detection means after executing the instruction notification, notification of the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player (operation effect in Patent Document 1) is performed. Notification instruction means for performing first instruction notification (first operation guidance notification in Patent Document 1) and second instruction notification (second operation guidance notification in Patent Document 1). The notification executing means detects the operation by the operation detecting means after executing the first instruction notification when the operation detecting means detects the operation after executing the second instruction notification. Real when A game machine is disclosed, which can execute a notification that is more likely to shift to a gaming state advantageous than the notification to be performed (in Patent Document 1, the second operation effect has a higher degree of expectation than the first operation effect). Has been.

JP 2011-177421 A

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the player can recognize whether the big hit expectation is high or low depending on which of the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification is executed. When the instruction notification is executed, the player's sense of expectation decreases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces a decrease in player's expectation.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
Motion detection means for detecting the player's motion (for example, push button 31B and push sensor 35B);
Step S560 is executed based on the instruction notification execution means (for example, the determination result of step S771) for executing the instruction notification for instructing the operation (for example, displaying an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B in the instruction effect). Production control CPU 120 etc.),
When an operation (for example, an operation on the push button 31B, etc.) is detected by the operation detection means after the instruction notification (for example, an operation valid period after starting display of an image prompting an operation on the push button 31B). In addition, notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect (for example, a notice effect, etc.) for notifying the possibility of transition to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player (for example, the determination result of step S771, etc. And the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S560 based on the
The instruction notification includes a first instruction notification (for example, display of an image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B in an instruction effect that is executed first) and a second instruction notification that is executed after the first instruction notification ( For example, display of an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B in the instruction effect executed after the second time), and
The notification effect executing means is executed when an operation is detected by the motion detection means after the second instruction notification, and when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after the first instruction notification. The notification effect that is more likely to shift to the advantageous state can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, after the notification effect A that is executed in the operation after the instruction effect that is executed first, The forecasting effects B and C that can be executed by the operation after the instruction effect are higher in the expectation of jackpot, etc. (FIG. 32, etc.)
When an operation is detected by the operation detection means after the first instruction notification, the second instruction notification can be executed after an effect different from the notification effect is executed (for example, FIG. 32).
The notification effect is more advantageous than the first notification effect (for example, the notice effect A) that is executed when an operation is detected by the motion detection means after the second instruction notification and the first notification effect. A second notification effect (for example, a notice effect C1 or the like) that is likely to shift to a state is included,
The first notification effect is not executed when an operation is not detected by the operation detection means after the second instruction notification (for example, FIG. 32).
The second notification effect is also executed when an operation is not detected by the operation detection means after the second instruction notification (for example, FIG. 32).
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, even if the first instruction notification is executed, the second instruction notification may be executed, so that a decrease in the player's expectation can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific notification effect executing means executes a specific effect (for example, a connection effect or the like) when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after executing the first instruction notification in the specific notification effect. The second instruction notification is executed after the effect is executed (for example, a series of effects executed in the effect execution pattern SU-02-01 or SU-03-01).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the player can recognize easily that the specific alerting | reporting effect is performed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific notification effect is an effect of executing the instruction notification a plurality of times (for example, a series of effects executed in an effect execution pattern SU-03-01),
The specific notification effect executing means executes a third instruction notification when an operation is detected by the operation detecting means after executing the second instruction notification in the specific notification effect (for example, an effect execution pattern SU- A series of performances performed on 03-01),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the player can reduce the fall of a player's expectation by instruction | indication notification of multiple times.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific notification effect executing means does not execute the second instruction notification when no operation is detected by the operation detecting means after executing the first instruction notification in the specific notification effect (for example, the instruction notification effect) When the operation to the push button 31B is not detected within the operation valid period, the CPU 120 for effect control cancels the subsequent effect in step S913),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, since 2nd instruction | indication notification is not performed if operation | movement is not performed, the willingness to participate in a game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The first instruction notification and the second instruction notification are instruction notifications for notifying operation instructions detected by the same motion detection device (for example, the push button 31B) (for example, in each of the instruction effects A to C). Display of an image prompting an operation on the push button 31B).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, since the motion detection means targeted for instruction notification does not change, it is easy for the player to recognize that the rate of transition to the specific gaming state can change between the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification. .

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the distribution apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows random number values MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the control command received by the production control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received control command. 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 setting process. It is a figure explaining the content of an example of an effect execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notification effect etc. determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed during the process of step S560 of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content in an instruction | indication effect, an operation effective period, etc. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a relationship with an instruction | indication effect, a connection effect, or a notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a relationship with the instruction | indication effect in a production | presentation execution pattern, a connection production | presentation, or a notice production. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen of an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen of an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen of a connection effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production screen of a notice production. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of the cancellation of an effect when operation is not performed in response to an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect in the modification when operation is not performed in response to an instruction | indication effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a start winning time command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category designation | designated command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch notice execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch notice kind determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notification effect etc. determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed during the process of step S560 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen.

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

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

  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, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2.

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scrolled decorative symbol may appear during variable display and become a confirmed decorative symbol.

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined display area 5H is arranged. In this display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (such as circles, hereinafter also referred to as a on-hold display symbol) as the variable display on hold. The on-hold display symbol has a one-to-one correspondence with the variable display on-hold.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. At this time, a hold display symbol corresponding to this hold is displayed (the hold display symbol is increased by one). In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. At this time, a hold display symbol corresponding to this hold is displayed (the hold display symbol is increased by one). On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. In addition, when another hold display symbol is displayed when the hold display symbol is displayed, for example, the displayed hold display symbol is displayed on the left one display position (the display where the erased hold display symbol is displayed). Shift position).

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

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure reservation memories with the said display area 5H or it replaces with the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A container 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. In addition, a distribution device 200 for distributing game media is provided thereon.

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has a pair of movable wing pieces 6Ba (see FIG. 2) that are changed between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. ) Having an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forming a second start winning prize opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the normal open state when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. . On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the second starting prize opening is set. The game ball enters an expanded and open state in which it is easier to enter than usual. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, and the game ball enters more than the first variable state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a difficult normal open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 through which game media can flow is provided at the upper part of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting apparatus 200, the left outlet 205 from which the game medium that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200, and the gaming medium that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and the game medium can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. In the state shown in FIG. 2A, when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, the game medium flowing in from the inflow port 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game medium flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening. To do. At the time of distribution by the distribution member 202, the game medium hits the blade section 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade section 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (b), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the right side to the state which fell to the left side. When the distribution member 202 changes to the left side, the distribution member 202 shields the left passage 203 in the distribution device 200, and the game medium can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game medium is distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, passes through the right passage 204, and flows out from the right outlet 206. Since the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is positioned below the right outlet 206, the game medium flowing out from the right outlet 206 wins the second starting prize. To do. When the distribution member 202 distributes, the game medium hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (d), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the left side to the state which fell to the right side. When the sorting member 202 changes to the right side, the sorting member 202 shields the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 and allows the game medium to pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 is alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening and the second starting winning opening. Note that when the movable wing piece 6Ba of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. In particular, game media that do not pass through the sorting apparatus 200 can easily win the second start winning opening from the side of the sorting apparatus 200.

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 3, 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 big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). 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 big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

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

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

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. A controller sensor unit 35A (FIG. 3) is configured by the tilt direction sensor unit, the trigger sensor, and the like, and an operation to the stick controller 31 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 31 </ b> B is installed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 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 an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and a payout control board are disposed on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a power supply board for supplying power to each board.

  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 used for setting a random number used in a special game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a command information addressed to a sub-side control board such as an effect control board 12. For example, a function for outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as a control signal, a function for outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 has detected detection signals (passage and entry of game media) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch is turned on) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, all the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or the like. A function of causing a part of the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production 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 based on a signal (audio signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (sound signal) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting (speech designated by) is mounted. Note that the sound includes sound only (for example, music composed only of a performance that does not contain a song, sound effects, etc.).

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as a game medium like what is called a sensor (for example, a photo sensor, a proximity switch etc.), for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting an effect control command or the like to the effect control board 12 as a control signal.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 (details will be described later). Each control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates 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, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

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

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage or the like), a backup power supply is discharged for a predetermined period (for example, a capacitor as a backup power supply is discharged). Until the power supply is disabled, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (such as the switch circuit 110), and the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (the solenoid circuit 111, the first special symbol display device). 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the relay board 15 and the like) and an output port for transmitting various signals.

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The effect random number may be updated by software when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 122, and the CPU 120 for effect control is periodically or ineffective. The random value may be updated by periodically updating the stored value.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is output. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and the switching timing thereof according to the display control data included in the effect control pattern, and the display control indicating the determined content. The command is transmitted to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 generates a video signal that realizes variable display of decorative symbols, various effect displays, and the like based on data stored in a CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to a display control command from the CPU 120 for effect control. Output. A video signal of the effect image determined by the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from an output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 (a signal output from the display control unit 123), an audio signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board The illumination signal transmitted to 14 is output. In addition, an operation detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and an operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B are input to the effect control board 12 to the input port of the I / O 125.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit to which the video signal is input drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images including variable display of decorative symbols are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Is turned on / off, or an effect image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 to execute various effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 3 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

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

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (expanded and opened) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than the non-short-time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. State) and a second variable state (normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

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

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

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (production image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or the rendering unit 55, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the special symbol variable display. The decorative symbol variable display (the display result is derived from the start of the variable display). It is a concept that includes itself. The effect during variable display may be an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game and causes the player to recognize the progress of the game, for example. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, which are different from each other, are prepared as reach effects (see FIG. 13 and will be described in detail later). Note that super reach is usually developed from normal reach.

  In this embodiment, an instruction effect, a connection effect, and a notice effect are executed as part of the variable display effect. The instruction effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B. When the player operates (presses) the push button 31B in response to the instruction effect, a notice effect or a connection effect is executed in response to the operation. In this embodiment, instruction effects A to C having different effect modes are prepared. Note that the instruction effect may be executed a plurality of times in one variable display. Specifically, when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A, the instruction effect B can be executed. Further, when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect B, the instruction effect C can be executed. The connection effect is an effect executed between the previous instruction effect and the subsequent instruction effect when a plurality of instruction effects are executed, and the push button 31B is operated in response to the previous instruction effect. It is an effect that is executed at the time of suggesting that the subsequent instruction effect is executed. In this embodiment, connection effects A to B with different effects are prepared. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A, the connection effect A may be executed. In such a case, the instruction effect B is executed after the connection effect A. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect B, the connection effect B may be executed. In such a case, the instruction effect C is executed after the connection effect B. The notice effect is an effect that gives a notice (an example of notification) of the possibility that the display result of the variable display in which the notice effect is executed becomes “big hit” (possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state). In this embodiment, notice effects A, B, C1, and C2 having different effect modes are prepared. When the instruction effect A is executed and the push button 31B is operated, the notice effect A can be executed. When the instruction effect B is executed and the push button 31B is operated, the notice effect B can be executed. When the instruction effect C is executed and the push button 31B is operated, the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2 can be executed.

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

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

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

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

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like. However, in each operation (each process), there are processes that are necessary for realizing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and that do not appear in the flowchart. It may be done as appropriate.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. The RAM 102 is cleared, for example, when an operation unit for initialization such as a clear switch (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated when the power is turned on. This operation is performed outside the business hours of the amusement store, for example. 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop (at the time of power interruption due to a power failure or the like) is executed, and then the loop process is started. (For example, when a predetermined data is stored in the RAM 101 when the power is turned on (on) without pressing the clear switch (for example, when power is cut off)).

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, for example, the CPU 103 performs a switch process, performs a main side error process, performs an information output process, and then performs a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, Processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as command control processing, is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). In the switch process, for example, a setting for transmitting a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to the switches determined to be in the ON state (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23) is also performed. . The award ball number command is transmitted to the payout control board by command control processing. Upon receiving this command, the payout control board controls the ball payout device and pays out the award balls by the number of prize balls indicated by this command. Execute the process.

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 7). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “251”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is regarded as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of the round game) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, switch processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is performed (for example, storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). In the command control process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in step S111 described later that is executed for setting the variation pattern.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 13, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol, and is transmitted and set in step S111, which will be described later, executed for setting the variation pattern.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed for setting the variation pattern together with the variation pattern designation command and the like.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 and step S117, which will be described later, in which the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in later-described step S101 and step S111 in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up 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), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data (see FIG. 7) indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit (step S210). At this time, the start port buffer value is also associated with the hold data as start port data (data specifying whether the start winning is for the first special figure or the second special figure) It is set at the head of the empty entry in the storage unit. For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. For example, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number added by one. One hold indicator 25A may perform (for example, increase the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1). When the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a second hold display that can specify the second special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it carry out to the container 25B (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 8 is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. 1 special symbol display device 4A special figure game using the first special figure) holding data and the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning However, the pending data of the special figure game that has not yet been started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) and the winning order (game ball detection order) are stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition by the entry of the gaming ball Alternatively, numerical values indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second start condition. Data and the like are stored as reserved data. Up to four pieces of hold data are stored for each of the winning at the first start winning opening and the winning at the second starting winning opening. The hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure is being held, and the variable in this special figure game. Based on the display result (special drawing display result), it is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect). This is reserved storage information. In addition, as described above, the special figure hold storage unit indicates a start port indicating whether each hold data is extracted based on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Data is stored in association with each pending data.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for a start winning command (step S211). Specifically, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, transmission setting of the first starting port winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, transmission setting of the second starting port winning designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be transmitted are increased by the current first special figure reserved memory number and second special figure reserved memory number (one by the start winning prize). The number of special figure hold memory number to be designated is a count of the first special figure hold memory number counter or the second special figure hold memory number counter. What is necessary is just to specify by a value.

  After step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 sets the value of the special figure process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Depending on, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 is selected and executed.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number count value, and determine whether both of the read values are “0” (if it is “0”). In this case, the special figure holding storage number is “0”.) Note that it may be determined whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0” by reading the total reserved memory number count value and determining whether or not the count value is “0”.

  When the special figure hold storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), for example, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the top area of the special figure hold storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1”) As the held data, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the start port data associated therewith are read out (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data and the start port data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Following the process of step S232, a variable special figure designation that is a stored value of a variable special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 in accordance with the start port data read in step S232. The buffer value is set to “1” (when the start port data is “1”) or “2” (when the start port data is “2”) (step S233). Thereby, it is set whether the special figure game to be started is of the first special figure or the second special figure.

  After step S233, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 updates the first special figure holding memory by subtracting and updating the first special figure holding memory number count value, for example. The number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the special figure storage unit are shifted (step S234). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the second special figure reserved memory number to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one and updating it. The contents stored in the special figure storage unit are shifted (step S234). For example, the special data reservation storage unit stores the hold data and the start port data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) one entry at a time. Shift to higher rank (storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “7”). Further, in the process of step S234, 1 is subtracted from the total reserved storage number.

  After executing the process of step S234, the special figure display result which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a special figure display result determination table shown in any of FIGS. 10A to 10D as a usage table based on the current gaming state and the variable special figure designation buffer value. Specifically, the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state and provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) is in the off state, and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “1”. In FIG. 10A, the first special figure display result determination table (non-certain change) in FIG. 10A is set as a use table. When the probability variation flag is on and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 10B is set as the use table. When the probability variation flag is off and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (non-probability variation) in FIG. 10C is set as the use table. . When the probability variation flag is in the on state and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 10D is set as the use table. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 from the random number buffer for variation, and converts it into the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Based on the special figure display result decision table set as the usage table, the decision result of either “big hit” or “losing” assigned to the decision value matching the random number MR1 is displayed as a special figure. It can be determined as a result.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the probability variation state (the probability variation flag is in the on state), the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher determination ratio than in the non-probability variation state (the probability variation flag is in the off state). . Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  In step S232, the CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation from the random number buffer for variation, and determines the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for use, any one of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR2 is determined. What is necessary is just to select as a classification.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probability change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S248), 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, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 13 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode (the category of the variation pattern is , “Non-reach lose”) and “reach” in the reach mode (if the variation pattern category is “reach lose”), and variable display results (special display) Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit” (when the category of the fluctuation pattern is “big hit”), a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as variation patterns of “losing” in the case of “non-reach” (when the variation pattern category is “non-reach loss”). PA2-1 (normal reach is executed), PB2-1 (super reach A is executed) as a change pattern of “losing” in the case of “reach” (when the category of the change pattern is “reach lose”). PB2-2 (Super Reach B is executed) and PB2-3 (Super Reach C is executed) are prepared. Further, as a variation pattern of “big hit” (when the variation pattern category is “big hit”) when the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, PA4-1 (normal reach is executed), PB4-1 (super reach A is executed), PB4-2 (super reach B is executed), and PB4-3 (super reach C is executed) are prepared.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 reads the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern from the random number buffer for fluctuation, and refers to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the read random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB4-2.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the loss variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state (which can be specified by a short-time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102), a fluctuation pattern determination disorder A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 only needs to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer and the state of the time reduction flag. The variation pattern assigned according to whether or not the determined value is in the short time state may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the time reduction flag is in the on state (when in the time reduction state), and when the time reduction flag is in the off state (non-time reduction state). ), The variation pattern PB2-1 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, a variation pattern with a short special variation time is more easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. By shortening the variable display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased. Note that, depending on the number of reserved memories, the table to be referred to is different, and if the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the variation pattern PA1-2 with a shortening may be more easily selected than the variation pattern PA1-1. Good.

  14 and 15, when the super reach C is executed in the reach production, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach B, Super Reach A, and Normal Reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing any one of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 12, a special symbol variable time (also referred to as a variable time), which is a variable symbol display time, is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination of the variation pattern is also the determination of the special figure variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. Control for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games in which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of special symbol variation Is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating variable display result determined in step S239, etc.), first special figure reserved memory number specifying command (Command including the EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when the first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S234, that is, when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) The transmission setting for transmitting sequentially is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating variable display result determined in step S239, etc.), second special figure reserved memory number specifying command (Command including the EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory count when the second special figure reserved memory count value subtracted by 1 in step S234, that is, when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) The transmission setting for transmitting sequentially is performed.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol determined in step S110) that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is a predetermined time). It is good to control so that it continues to be displayed.) Also, when the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation processing is ended. . By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  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 CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted, the count value of the short-time counter is set to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit and set the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command based on the current game state is performed. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When a process for opening the big prize opening is executed, the value of the special process flag is updated to “5”, and the pre-opening process for the big hit is completed. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and the big hit opening process is terminated. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. Also, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, a process for updating the special figure process flag to “7”, and the like are performed, and the process after the big hit release is ended.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the big prize opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the post-hit opening process is terminated.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end process is terminated as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change” (for example, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”), the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and the initial value is counted in the time reduction number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. “100” is set as the value. If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (for example, the big hit type buffer set value is “0”), only the short time flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the short time counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable display) is appropriately reset to update the value of the special figure process flag to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. 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, the process waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer (provided in the RAM 122) are read out and then read out. Setting or control corresponding to the control command is performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process returns to the determination of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on. Note that the reception flag and the command stored in the storage area may be appropriately cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, when the reception of the command is confirmed once by the reception flag and the confirmation is performed again later) Clear if necessary, etc.)

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the short / medium-time flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The short / short flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the short time state. The short / short flag on the main board 11 is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag are turned on), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the high-precision flag and the time-shortening. Both of the middle flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command is for specifying the high probability low base state (for example, specifying that the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and the time is short. Turn off the flag.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. The effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of these processes 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”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not a first variation start designation command or a second variation start designation command from the main board 11 has been received (for example, a first variation start designation command reception flag or a second variation start designation). Based on whether or not the command reception flag is in an ON state), and the like. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. . In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  In this variable display start waiting process, if it is not determined to start variable display of decorative symbols, and a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted (the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is turned on). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for displaying the demonstration screen (at this time, for example, the flag is cleared and turned off). The demonstration screen display is executed using various data such as an effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display a demo image on the image display device 5, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. And effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 is performed. Execution of the demonstration screen display is realized by repeatedly executing the effect operation control for each timer interruption.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is a process for setting a variable display to be executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S521). When the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a numerical value indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination (non-reach loss) updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 or the like. By extracting data and referring to a non-reach combination decorative design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a final decorative design (non-reach combined decorative design) is determined.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when the variation pattern is PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3) (step S522; No), the final stop constituting the reach combination A combination of the determined decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decorative design of the reach combination (reach lose) updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. The determined decorative design (the decorative design of reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of reach combination prepared in the above.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot confirmation preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect with reference to the notice effect determination table (step S771). Specifically, in step S711, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect, the instruction effect, and the connection effect, and the execution pattern (effect execution pattern) of each effect when executed are determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, instruction effects A to C are prepared as instruction effects. In the instruction effects A to C, an image including the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B, but the size of the push button 31B is different in each of the instruction effects A to C. Different (see FIG. 28). The push button 31B displayed in the instruction effect A is small, the push button 31B displayed in the instruction effect A is medium, and the push button 31B displayed in the instruction effect C is large. As described above, in this embodiment, connection effects A to B are prepared as connection effects. In the connection effects A to B, a message (a message suggesting that the instruction effect is executed again) displayed on the image display device 5 is different (see FIG. 29). As described above, in this embodiment, the notice effects A to C2 are prepared as the notice effects. The notice effects A to C2 differ in the message displayed on the image display device 5 (message notifying the possibility that the display result of variable display will be a “big hit” (possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state)) (FIG. 30). In this embodiment, the “possibility that the display result of variable display becomes“ big hit ”” notified by the notice effect is the big hit expectation and is notified by a message. The content of the message is to notify that there is a high possibility of a “big hit” depending on the content of the message, such as “Hot!” (FIG. 30B). It is also possible to notify that there is a high possibility of becoming a “big hit” indirectly (a big hit expectation) by notifying that super reach is executed, such as “It ’s super reach!” (Since the expectation degree of the big hit of super reach is higher than that of normal reach or the like, the notice of the execution of super reach will eventually be a notice that the possibility of a big hit is high). In this embodiment, in the notice effect A, it is notified (notice) that the possibility of a “big hit” is somewhat high. In the notice effect B, a notice (notice) that the possibility of becoming a “hit” is higher than the notice effect A. In the notice effects C1 and C2, it is notified (notice) that the possibility of a “hit” is higher than the notice effects A to B. In this way, the jackpot expectation degree of the notice effect is high for the notice effects C1 to C2, the notice effect B is the next highest, and the notice effect A is the lowest.

  In this embodiment, as an effect execution pattern, as shown in FIG. 20, SU-01, SU-02-01, SU-02-02, SU-03-01, SU-03-02, SU-03-03. 03 is prepared. SU-01 is an effect execution pattern in which the instruction effect A is executed and the notice effect A is executed when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A. SU-02-01 executes the instruction effect A, executes the connection effect A when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A, and then executes the instruction effect B. This is an effect execution pattern in which the notice effect B is executed when the push button 31B is operated in response to the effect B. SU-02-02 does not execute the instruction effect A, first executes the instruction effect B, and executes the notice effect B when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect B. It is a pattern. SU-03-01 executes the instruction effect A, executes the connection effect A when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A, and then executes the instruction effect B. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the effect B, the connection effect B is executed, and then the instruction effect C is executed. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect C, It is an effect execution pattern for executing the notice effect C1. SU-03-01 executes the instruction effect A, executes the connection effect A when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect A, and then executes the instruction effect B. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the effect B, the connection effect B is executed, and then the instruction effect C is executed. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect C, It is an effect execution pattern for executing the notice effect C1. SU-03-02 does not execute the instruction effect A or the like, but first executes the instruction effect C, and executes the notice effect C1 when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect C. It is a production execution pattern. SU-03-03 first executes the instruction effect B without executing the instruction effect A. When the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect B, the SU-03-03 executes the connection effect B, and then This is an effect execution pattern in which the instruction effect C is executed and the notice effect C2 is executed when the push button 31B is operated in response to the instruction effect C. In addition, when no operation is performed in each instruction effect, the execution of the subsequent connection effect and the notice effect is canceled.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR1 updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and refers to the notice effect determination table based on the extracted numerical data, thereby providing the notice effect. The presence / absence of execution of the instruction effect and the connection effect, and the execution pattern (effect execution pattern) of each effect when executed are determined.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a notice effect etc. determination table. In the notice effect etc. determination table, “no execution” (decision result not to execute the notice effect etc.), “SU-01” (decision result to execute the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-01), and “SU-02” "-01" (decision result of executing the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-02-01), "SU-02-02" (decision result of executing the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-02-02), “SU-03-01” (decision result of execution with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-01) and “SU-03-02” (decision of execution of the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-02) Result) and “SU-03-02” (decision result of executing the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-02), and a decision value (in FIG. 21, a decision ratio ( Selection ratio) .) May if assigned in different proportions according to the specified change pattern by variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the non-reach loss variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2 (in the case of “losing (non-reach)”), “no execution” is selected at a rate of 70%. The notification effect determination table may be configured so that “SU-01” is selected at a rate of 30% and no other effect execution pattern is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-1 that is lost by executing normal reach (in the case of “lose (normal)”), “no execution” is selected at a rate of 20%. “SU-01” is selected at a rate of 40%, “SU-02-01” is selected at a rate of 20%, “SU-02-02” is selected at a rate of 20%, and other effects are executed It is only necessary to configure the notice effect determination table so that no pattern is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 that are lost by executing super reach (in the case of “losing (super)”), the rate is 6%. “No execution” is selected, “SU-01” is selected at a rate of 6%, “SU-02-01” is selected at a rate of 26%, and “SU-02-02” is selected at a rate of 26% Is selected, "SU-03-01" is selected at a rate of 13%, "SU-03-02" is selected at a rate of 13%, and "SU-03-03" is selected at a rate of 13% As long as it is determined, a notification effect determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is one of the big hit variation patterns PA4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3 (in the case of “big hit”, the special figure display designated by the display result designation command) The result may be a “big hit”). “No execution” is selected at a rate of 1%, “SU-01” is selected at a rate of 1%, and “ “SU-02-01” is selected, “SU-02-02” is selected at a rate of 13%, “SU-03-01” is selected at a rate of 24%, and “SU−” is selected at a rate of 24%. The notification effect determination table may be configured such that “03-02” is selected and “SU-03-03” is selected at a rate of 24%.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the random value SR1 and the variation pattern, and assigns the determined value that matches the random value SR1 to “no execution” according to the variation pattern. If it has been assigned, it is decided not to execute the notice effect or the like ("No execution" has been selected), and if assigned to "SU-01", the effect execution pattern of SU-01 ("SU-01" has been selected), and if assigned to "SU-02-01", the effect is performed with the effect execution pattern of SU-02-01. It is decided to execute ("SU-02-01" is selected), and if assigned to "SU-02-02", the effect is executed with the effect execution pattern of SU-02-02. Then decided ("SU-02-02" has been selected.) If it is assigned to "SU-03-01", it is decided to execute the effect with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-01. ("SU-03-01" has been selected.) When it is assigned to "SU-03-02", it is determined that the effect is executed with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-02 ( “SU-03-02” has been selected.) When it is assigned to “SU-03-03”, it is determined that the effect is executed with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-03 (“ SU-03-03 "has been selected.)

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the determination ratios of “SU-03-01” to “SU-03-03” are the highest when “big hit”, and “SU-02-” The determination ratios of “01” to “SU-02-02” are the next highest, and the determination ratios of “no execution” and “SU-01” are the lowest. In addition, the determination rate of “SU-02-01” to “SU-02-02” is the highest when “Lose (Super)”, and each of “SU-03-01” to “SU-03-03” The determination ratio of “No execution” and “SU-01” is the lowest. In addition, the determination rate of “SU-01” is the highest when “losing (normal)”, and the determination rates of “no execution” and “SU-02-01” to “SU-02-02” are the next High, “SU-03-01” to “SU-03-03” are not selected. In addition, the determination rate of “no execution” is the highest when “losing (non-reach)”, the determination rate of “SU-01” is the next highest, and no other effect execution pattern is selected. .

  For this reason, the big hit expectation degree of each of “SU-03-01” to “SU-03-03” is high, and the big hits of the notice execution effect C1 and the notice effect C2 are especially executed. Expectation is higher than other notice effects. For this reason, the notice effect C1 and the notice effect C2 are notifications that there is a high possibility of a “hit”. In addition, the big hit expectation of each of “SU-02-01” to “SU-02-02” is next higher than the big hit expectation of each of “SU-03-01” to “SU-03-03”. The effect executed in these effect execution patterns, in particular, the big hit expectation degree of the notice effect B is lower than the notice effect C1 and the notice effect C2, but is higher than the notice effect A and no execution. For this reason, the notice effect B is a notification that the possibility of being a “big hit” is high to some extent (higher than the notice effect A). In addition, the big hit expectation degree of “SU-01” is lower than the big hit expectation degree of “SU-02-01” to “SU-02-02”, but higher than “no execution”. The effect that is executed in the effect execution pattern, in particular, the big hit expectation degree of the notice effect A is lower than the notice effect C1, the notice effect C2, and the notice effect B, but is higher than that without execution. For this reason, the notice effect A is a notification that the possibility of a “big hit” is somewhat high (higher than no execution).

  After step S771, the current execution is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the final stop symbol determined in steps S523 to S525, and the determination result in step S771. An effect control pattern (effect control pattern for designating various effect modes executed in the current variable display) is determined and set as a use pattern (step S772).

  In step S772, basically, the mode specified by the variation pattern and the mode matched with the final stop symbol determined in steps S523 to S525 (for example, the first stop symbol (for example, the left decorative symbol) and the second time This is an effect control pattern that executes an effect during variable display with a stop symbol (for example, an aspect in which the decorative symbol on the right is matched to the final stop symbol) that is stopped at the time, except when the notice effect is not “executed” In this case, an effect control pattern for executing an instruction effect or a notice effect with the effect execution pattern determined in step S771 as a part of the variable display effect is set as a use pattern.

  When setting an effect control pattern as a usage pattern, all the effect control patterns that can be set (effect control patterns corresponding to each combination of a variation pattern, a final stop pattern, and an effect execution pattern) are stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Prepare a production control pattern corresponding to the current variation pattern, final stop design, production execution pattern (if selected in step S771) as a usage pattern from the prepared production control patterns. Alternatively, the basic production control pattern corresponding to each combination of the variation pattern and the final stop symbol and the basic production control pattern corresponding to each production execution pattern may be stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Prepare, change pattern, final stop pattern, production execution pattern By combining the basic performance control pattern in accordance with (if selected in step S771), may be set performance control pattern in combination as usage patterns.

  After step S530, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the initial value (corresponding to the variation pattern) of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is set (step S531).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to correspond to the position of the leftmost hold display symbol (hold display number “1”) among the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5H of the image display device 5. Is deleted, and the other hold display symbols are moved to the left one display position (the hold display number data after the shift in step S773 correspond to the hold display symbols). (Step S532).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S530, and a video signal is transmitted from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5, The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. 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 S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  When it is not an end code, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control pattern set as the use pattern (when rewriting described later is performed). In the data included in the rewritten effect control pattern, the same shall apply hereinafter), effect control execution data (display control data, Based on the voice control data, lamp control data, etc., the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce an effect image (especially variable display of decorative symbols, notice effect, instruction effect, connection effect, reach effect, etc.) on the image display device 5. (Effect image of the effect that is actually executed) is displayed, or a command (audio signal) is output to the audio control board 13. -Performing production control such as outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 (step) S560). By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, execution of variable display of decorative symbols, notice effect, instruction effect, connection effect, reach effect, etc. Execution) is realized. After step S560, the effect process during variable display ends.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 executes the instruction effect or the like in the process of step S560, and the start timing of the first instruction effect executed in the current variable display has arrived. (E.g., production control execution data associated with a process timer determination value that is the same value as the current timer value of the production control process timer in the data included in the production control pattern (data for executing the production). ) Includes the data specifying that the current time is the start timing), the timer initial value is set to the instruction effect timer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) for measuring the execution time of the instruction effect. set. In this embodiment, since the execution periods of the instruction effects A to C (the maximum execution period when there is no operation on the push button 31B) are common, the timer initial value is fixed. However, when the execution periods of the instruction effects A to C are different, a timer initial value may be set according to the type of the instruction effect (the timer initial value in such a case is specified by the effect control pattern). As long as it has been.) In step S560, the effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the process shown in FIG. This process may be executed in step S560 executed after the timer initial value is set in the instruction effect timer, or may be executed every time step S560 is executed regardless of the set.

  In the process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the period for executing the instruction effect (step S901). This determination may be made based on the timer value of the instruction effect timer. When the timer value of the instruction effect timer is other than 0, that is, when the current time is the period for executing the instruction effect (step S901; Yes), the timer value of the instruction effect timer is decreased by 1 (step S902) and 1 is decreased. It is determined whether the subsequent timer value is 0 (step S903). If the timer value is not 0 (step S903; No), it is determined whether the remaining period of the instruction effect execution period has reached 0.2 seconds (step S904), and the timer value is a value corresponding to 0.2 seconds. For example, if the remaining time reaches 0.2 seconds (step S904; Yes), an image (an image including the push button 31B) prompting an operation to the push button 31B displayed in the instruction effect is not displayed. Setting to display is performed (step S910). In step S910, for example, a non-display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on.

  When the remaining period is not 0.2 seconds, such as when the timer value is larger or smaller than the value corresponding to 0.2 seconds (step S904; No), or after step S910, the operation to the push button 31B It is determined based on whether or not an operation detection signal is transmitted from the push sensor 35B (step S905).

  When the operation detection signal is transmitted and there is an operation on the push button 31B (step S905; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 is currently within an operation effective period, which is a period for receiving the operation on the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not (step S906). As will be described in detail later, in the instruction effect, an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B is displayed over a predetermined time. The operation effective period is from when the image is displayed until the end of the instruction effect. Whether or not it is within the operation valid period may be defined by, for example, an effect control pattern. For example, of the data included in the production control pattern, the production control execution data (data for executing the production) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the production control process timer Is included in the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the present is within the operation effective period. The determination as to whether or not the operation is within the valid period may be made based on whether or not the timer value of the current instruction effect timer is a timer value within the range of the valid period of operation (the timer value within the range). If it is, it is within the operation valid period.) Further, for example, in step S902, when the timer value of the instruction effect timer after 1 subtraction becomes a predetermined timer value (the timer value of the operation effective period start timing), the effective period provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 The timer initial value is set in the timer, and the timer value of the effective period timer is decremented by 1 for each subsequent processing in step S902. In step S906, whether the timer value of the effective period timer is other than 0 or not. It may be determined whether or not it is within the operation effective period (if it is other than 0, it is within the operation effective period).

  When there is no button operation (step S905; No), and when it is not within the operation valid period (step S906; No), the effect control CPU 120 includes the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern. The display control unit 123 is controlled based on the presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the presentation control process timer. Then, effect operation control for displaying an effect image of any of the instruction effects A to C (instruction effect defined by the effect control pattern) on the image display device 5 is performed (step S911). In step S911, when the non-display flag is on, the display control unit 123 is controlled to cause the image display device 5 to delete the image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B. The production operation control for displaying the image is performed. As a result, in the last 0.2 seconds of the execution period of the instruction effect, an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B is not displayed. Execution of any of the instruction effects A to C is realized by repeatedly executing step S911 for each timer interruption. It should be noted that the effect operation control in step S911 (particularly the display control command to the display control unit 123, etc.) is performed together with the effect operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols in step S560 after the process in FIG. May be performed.

  If the current operation is within the operation effective period (step S906; Yes), the push button 31B is appropriately operated in response to the instruction effect, and the instruction effect end setting is performed (step S907). . In step S907, for example, an instruction to end the screen display of the instruction effect is given to the display control unit 123, and the effect image is switched to another image.

  Thereafter, execution setting of a splicing effect or a notice effect that is executed in response to an operation on the push button 31B after the current instruction effect is performed (step S908). For example, the production control pattern is rewritten so that the next production specified by the production control pattern (the production designated by the production execution pattern selected this time) will be started. Note that all data necessary for rewriting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 when setting the effect control pattern, or may be read from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 at each rewrite timing.

  If the current effect is the instruction effect A, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the connection effect A or the notice effect A is executed from now on according to the effect control pattern (effect execution pattern). In this embodiment, the execution end time of the connection effect A or the notice effect A is set so as not to change depending on the operation timing (operation detection timing) to the push button 31B. In the rewriting of the effect control pattern, for example, the push button 31B indicates a display period of a predetermined image (for example, a still image informing that an operation has been detected or a video to be played in a loop) during the connection effect A or the notice effect A The production control pattern is rewritten so that the execution end time itself does not move back and forth in chronological order by changing according to the operation timing. When performing execution setting of the connection effect A or the notice effect A, a connection effect timer (a timer for measuring the execution period of the connection effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) or a notice effect timer (a predetermined value of the RAM 122). A timer initial value is set in a timer provided in the area for measuring the execution period of the notice effect. The timer initial value is a value obtained by adding the timer value of the current instruction effect timer to a value corresponding to the execution period of the connection effect A or the notice effect A (a preset value). By doing in this way, the execution end time of the connection effect A or the notice effect A can be fixed.

  If the current effect is the instruction effect B, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the connection effect B or the notice effect B is executed from now on according to the effect control pattern (effect execution pattern). In this embodiment, the execution end time of the connection effect B or the notice effect B is set so as not to change depending on the operation timing (operation detection timing) to the push button 31B. In rewriting the effect control pattern, for example, a push button 31B indicates a display period of a predetermined image (for example, a still image informing that an operation has been detected or a video to be played in a loop) during the connection effect B or the notice effect B. The production control pattern is rewritten so that the execution end time itself does not move back and forth in chronological order by changing according to the operation timing. In addition, when performing execution setting of the connection effect B or the notice effect B, a timer initial value is set in the connection effect timer or the notice effect timer. The timer initial value is a value obtained by adding the timer value of the current instruction effect timer to a value corresponding to the execution period of the connection effect B or the notice effect B (a preset value). By doing in this way, the execution end time of the connection effect B or the notice effect B can be fixed.

  If the current effect is the instruction effect C, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2 will be executed from now on according to the effect control pattern (effect execution pattern). In this embodiment, the execution end time of the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2 is set so as not to change depending on the operation timing (operation detection timing) to the push button 31B. In rewriting the effect control pattern, for example, the push button 31B indicates a display period of a predetermined image (for example, a still image informing that an operation has been detected or a moving image to be played in a loop) during the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2. The production control pattern is rewritten so that the execution end time itself does not move back and forth in chronological order by changing according to the operation timing. In addition, when performing execution setting of the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2, a timer initial value is set in the notice effect timer. The timer initial value is a value obtained by adding the timer value of the current instruction effect timer to a value (a preset value) corresponding to the execution period of the notification effect C1 or the notification effect C2. By doing in this way, the execution end time of the notice effect C1 or the notice effect C2 can be fixed.

  Thereafter, the timer value of the instruction effect timer is reset to 0 (step S909). If the valid period timer is used, the timer value of the valid period timer is also reset to 0 in step S907. Here, if the non-display flag is in the on state, the flag is reset to the off state.

  After step S909 or S911, or when the timer value of the instruction effect timer is 0 and the present is not in the instruction effect period (step S901; No), the process of step S920 is executed.

  When the timer value of the instruction effect timer is 0 (step S903; Yes), the effect end setting is performed (step S912), the effect cancellation is set (step S913), and the process of FIG. When the timer value of the instruction effect timer is 0, there is no operation on the push button 31B, and the instruction effect is ended. In this case, since there was no operation in step S912, the presentation control pattern that is the current use pattern is rewritten in order to execute the presentation notification effect. In step S913, the current presentation control is performed. The effect control pattern is rewritten so as to cancel the execution of the notice effect, connection effect, instruction effect, etc. scheduled to be executed in the pattern. For this reason, in step S560 executed thereafter, the effect of notifying the effect is executed, and the notice effect, the connecting effect, the instruction effect, and the like are not executed. In step S912 or S913, when the non-display flag is in the on state, the flag is reset to the off state.

  In step S920, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present time is a period for executing the connection effect. This determination may be made based on the timer value of the connection effect timer. When the timer value of the connection effect timer is other than 0, that is, when the current time is the period for executing the connection effect (step S920; Yes), the timer value of the connection effect timer is decremented by 1 (step S921). It is determined whether the subsequent timer value is 0 (step S922).

  When the timer value after decrementing by 1 is not 0 (step S922; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value, the display control unit 123 is controlled and connected to the image display device 5. Effect operation control for displaying an effect image of any one of A to B (connection effect defined by the effect control pattern) is performed (step S925). In addition, execution of either connection effect AB is implement | achieved by repeatedly performing step S925 for every timer interruption. The production operation control in step S925 (particularly the display control command to the display control unit 123, etc.) is performed together with the production operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols in step S560 after the processing in FIG. May be performed.

  If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0 (step S922; Yes), it is time to end the execution of the connection effect, so the end of the connection effect is set (step S923). In step S923, for example, an instruction to end the screen display of the connection effect is given to the display control unit 123, and the effect image is switched to another image. Thereafter, the execution setting of the instruction effect is performed (step S924). For example, if the current effect is the connection effect A, the execution setting of the instruction effect B is performed. For example, if the current effect is a connection effect B, the instruction effect C is set to be executed. When performing execution setting of the instruction effect B or the instruction effect C, a timer initial value (set in advance) is set in the instruction effect timer.

  After step S924 or step S925, when the timer value of the connection effect timer is 0, that is, when the current time is not the period for executing the connection effect (step S920; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S926. Run.

  In step S926, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current time is the period for executing the notice effect. This determination may be made based on the timer value of the notice effect timer. When the timer value of the notice effect timer is other than 0, that is, when the current time is the period for executing the notice effect (step S926; Yes), the timer value of the notice effect timer is decreased by 1 (step S927) and decreased by 1. It is determined whether the subsequent timer value is 0 (step S928).

  When the timer value after decrementing by 1 is not 0 (step S928; No), the CPU 120 for effect control includes the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to notify the image display device 5 of the notice production. Effect operation control for displaying an effect image of any of A to C (notice effect specified by the effect control pattern) is performed (step S930). Note that step S930 is repeatedly executed for each timer interruption, thereby realizing any one of the notice effects A to C. It should be noted that the effect operation control in step S930 (particularly, the display control command to the display control unit 123) is performed together with the effect operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols within step S560 after the process of FIG. May be performed.

  If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0 (step S928; Yes), the end of the notice effect is set because it is the timing to end the notice effect (step S929). In step S929, for example, an instruction to end the screen display of the connection effect is given to the display control unit 123, and the effect image is switched to another image. After Steps S929 and S930, or when the timer value of the notice effect timer is 0, that is, when the current time is not a period for executing the notice effect (Step S926; No), the processing in FIG.

  The instruction effect realized by the series of processes described above will be described with reference to FIG. 24. When the instruction effect starts, first, an image that prompts an operation on the push button 31B (an image including the push button 31B). A button display effect is displayed for displaying a predetermined time. In the button display effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the first push button 31B is displayed lightly (FIG. 27A), and then the push button 31B is gradually displayed darker (FIG. 27B). Finally, an image (FIG. 27C) that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed. Note that the image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B includes a bar B that represents the remaining time of the operation valid period. The button display effect is not limited to such an effect. For example, the image moves from the left or right or up and down, and is merged at the center, thereby displaying the push button 31B and prompting the user to operate the push button 31B. It may be an effect that completely displays. The bar B decreases every elapse of a predetermined period (every operation control of the instruction effect once or a plurality of times in step 911 or the like) (FIG. 27D). The bar B becomes 0 at 0.2 seconds before the end of the instruction effect execution period (maximum execution period when there is no operation on the push button 31B) (to the push button 31B as it approaches 0.2 seconds). You may blink an image that prompts the user to operate.) When it is 0.2 seconds before the end, an image for prompting an operation to the push button 31B is not displayed (see the display period and non-display period of the button in FIG. 24 such as Step 910 and S911). The operation valid period starts when the image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B is completely displayed and ends when the execution period of the instruction effect ends. For this reason, even when there is an operation on the push button 31B in an image non-display period that prompts an operation on the push button 31B, the operation may be accepted. Assuming that the operation effective period and the display period of the image prompting the operation of the push button 31B completely coincide with each other, the player intends to perform the operation just before the end of the display of the image prompting the operation of the push button 31B. However, the actual operation timing may be after the image prompting the operation to the push button 31B is hidden, the operation is not detected, and the player may misunderstand that there is a malfunction. As described above, such erroneous recognition can be prevented by setting the end timing of the operation valid period later than the display end timing of the image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B.

  The relationship between the instruction effect and the notice effect realized by the series of processes described above will be described with reference to FIG. As described in step S908 and the like, in this embodiment, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected during the operation period of the instruction effect, the connection effect or the notice effect is executed immediately. Is set. That is, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, when an operation is performed during the instruction effect execution period (during the operation effective period), in response to the operation, the remaining of the instruction effect is performed. Regardless of the execution period, a connection effect or a notice effect is executed (which effect is executed is determined by the effect execution pattern selected this time and is specified by the effect control pattern). That is, the start timing of the connection effect or the notice effect depends on the operation timing (operation detection timing) to the push button 31B. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the end time of the connection effect and the notice effect is predetermined and does not depend on the operation timing of the push button 31B. For this reason, the length of the execution period of the connection effect and the notice effect varies depending on the operation timing of the push button 31B. In step S908 and the like, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the execution period corresponds to the operation timing of the push button 31B. At this time, the connection effect and the notice effect include an effect that can change the execution period according to the length of the execution period (for example, a still image that notifies that an operation has been detected, a video that is played back in a loop, or the like). In addition, in the rewriting of the effect control pattern, it is preferable to adjust the execution period of the connection effect and the notice effect by performing rewriting so as to change the execution period of the effect. The execution period of the connection effect and the notice effect may be unchanged regardless of the operation timing. In this case, the connection effect or the notice effect may be executed in advance in response to the operation.

  A further relationship between the instruction effect and the notice effect realized by the series of processes described above will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when it is determined in step S771 to execute the notice effect or the like (that is, when “no execution” is not selected and any effect execution pattern in FIG. 21 is selected), Based on the determination or selection, an effect control pattern is set (step S772), and in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the above process (such as the process of FIG. 23), the instruction effect, the connection effect, and the advance notice are performed according to the effect execution pattern. The production will be executed. When these effects are performed, first, the instruction effects A to C are executed first (see FIG. 20). In this embodiment, the start timing of the first instruction effect is common regardless of the type and variation pattern of the instruction effect. Specifically, the first instruction effect is started at a timing X seconds after the start of variable display (for example, after 2 seconds) regardless of the type of instruction effect (see FIG. 26). Note that the start timing of the instruction effect may be changed according to at least one of the instruction effect type, the effect execution pattern, the variation pattern, and the like.

  FIG. 26A shows the timing at which the instruction effect is executed when SU-01 is selected as the effect execution pattern and the display result (determined decorative symbol) is displayed in a non-reach lose variable display. It is a timing chart. The instruction effect A is executed after X seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display of decorative symbols (after the start of variation). When the operation to the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A, the notice effect A is executed immediately after the operation. As described above, the end timing of the notice effect A does not depend on the operation timing. Note that the effects of SU-01 are all executed before reaching reach when the display result of variable display is not derived at the time of non-reach loss, and at the time of reach loss or big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the instruction effect A displays an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B, including an image of the small push button 31B, on the image display device 5, and an operation to the push button 31B. It is an effect that encourages.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the notice effect A has a slightly high possibility of being a “big hit” by displaying “maybe hot” on the image display device 5 (a little high expectation level for the big hit). This is an effect to notify (notice).

  FIG. 26 (B) shows an instruction effect when SU-02-01 is selected as the effect execution pattern, and the display result (definite decorative symbol) is non-reach lose or variable display at the time of big hit is executed. It is a timing chart which shows the timing to be performed. The instruction effect A is executed after X seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display of decorative symbols (after the start of variation). When the operation on the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A, the connection effect A is executed immediately after the operation. After the connection effect A is executed, the instruction effect B is executed. As described above, the end timing of the connection effect A does not depend on the operation timing. For this reason, the instruction effect B is started without depending on the operation timing. When the operation on the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect B, the notice effect B is executed immediately after the operation. As described above, the end timing of the notice effect B does not depend on the operation timing. It should be noted that all effects of SU-02-01 are executed before reaching reach when the non-reach loser, before the display result of the variable display is derived, and at the time of reach loser or big hit. In addition, what is necessary is just to be performed from instruction | indication effect B, when an effect execution pattern is SU-02-02. The start timing of the instruction effect B in this case may be the same as that of the instruction effect A.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, the connection effect A is an effect suggesting that the instruction effect is executed again by displaying “still more!” On the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the instruction effect B displays on the image display device 5 an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B, including an image of the middle push button 31B, and pushes it to the push button 31B. It is an effect that prompts the user to operate.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, the notice effect B is more likely to be a “big hit” by displaying “Hot!” On the image display device 5 (expected big hit expectation). The degree is higher than the notice effect A).

  FIG. 26C shows an instruction effect when SU-03-01 is selected as the effect execution pattern, and the display result (definite decorative symbol) is non-reach lose or variable display at the time of big hit is executed. It is a timing chart which shows the timing to be performed. The instruction effect A is executed after X seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display of decorative symbols (after the start of variation). When the operation on the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A, the connection effect A is executed immediately after the operation. After the connection effect A is executed, the instruction effect B is executed. As described above, the end timing of the connection effect A does not depend on the operation timing. For this reason, the instruction effect B is started without depending on the operation timing. When the operation to the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect B, the connection effect B is executed immediately after the operation. After the connection effect B is executed, the instruction effect C is executed. As described above, the end timing of the connection effect B does not depend on the operation timing. For this reason, the instruction effect C is started without depending on the operation timing. When the operation on the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect C, the notice effect C1 is executed immediately after the operation. As described above, the end timing of the notice effect C1 does not depend on the operation timing. It should be noted that all the effects of SU-03-01 are executed before reaching the reach before reaching the display result of the variable display at the time of non-reach loss and at the time of reach loss or at the big hit. In addition, what is necessary is just to be performed from the instruction | indication effect C, when an effect execution pattern is SU-03-02. The start timing of the instruction effect C in this case may be the same as that of the instruction effect A.

  As shown in FIG. 29B, the connection effect B is an effect that suggests that the instruction effect is executed again by displaying “Not finished yet!” On the image display device 5.

  The instruction effect C, as shown in FIG. 28C, displays on the image display device 5 an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B, including an image of the push button 31B that is larger than the instruction effects A and B. This is an effect that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B.

  As shown in FIG. 30C, the notice effect C1 is likely to be a “hit” by displaying “Preach!” On the image display device 5 after displaying a predetermined moving image. This is an effect that informs (notices) that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher than the notice effects A to B. Note that the message displayed in the notice effect C1 may be changed according to the subsequent variable display mode, or may be the same. In the case of a change, “normal reach!” Is displayed for normal reach, and “lost” may be displayed for non-reach loss. If the message displayed in the notice effect C1 is not changed according to the subsequent variable display mode, the super reach noticed in the message is not 100% effective.

  FIG. 26D shows an instruction effect when SU-03-03 is selected as the effect execution pattern, and the display result (definite decorative symbol) is non-reach lose or variable display at the time of big hit is executed. It is a timing chart which shows the timing to be performed. The instruction effect B is executed when X seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display of decorative symbols (after the start of variation). When the operation to the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect B, the connection effect B is executed immediately after the operation. After the connection effect B is executed, the instruction effect C is executed. As described above, the end timing of the connection effect B does not depend on the operation timing. For this reason, the instruction effect C is started without depending on the operation timing. When the operation on the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period of the instruction effect C, the notice effect C2 is executed immediately after the operation. As described above, the end timing of the notice effect C2 does not depend on the operation timing. It should be noted that all the effects of SU-03-03 are executed before reaching reach when the display result of the variable display is not derived at the time of non-reach loss, and at the time of reach loss or at the big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 30D, the notice effect C2 is likely to be a “hit” by displaying “Gekiatsu!” After displaying a predetermined moving image on the image display device 5. This is an effect of notifying (notifying in advance) that the big hit expectation is higher than the notice effects A to B.

  If the operation of the push button 31B is not performed during the operation period of the instruction effect, the effect scheduled to be executed thereafter is canceled as shown in FIG. Only the variable table of decorative symbols is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, the size of the bar B differs in each instruction effect. As described above, in this embodiment, since the execution period of each instruction effect is the same, how to reduce the bar B may be different depending on the size of the bar B. Further, the bar B may have the same size, and the bar B may be reduced in the same manner. Further, when the execution periods of the instruction effects are made different, how to reduce the bar B may be set according to the execution period.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game). (Step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is in an on state) (Step S561). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is off and no symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S561; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display a final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result in the variable display of the ornament symbol. ) (Determined decorative symbols of the combination determined in step S171) is derived and displayed (step S564).

  After step S564, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S565). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S566), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  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 chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing is performed. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  In this embodiment, in response to the instruction effect B or the instruction effect C, a variable display result that is notified (notice) by the notice effect B or the notice effects C1 to C2 that are executed after the push button 31B is operated. The possibility of becoming a “hit” (expected degree of jackpot) is that the variable display result that is notified (notified) by the notice effect A that is executed after the operation of the push button 31B in response to the instruction effect A is performed. Although it is higher than the possibility of being a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit), the instruction effect A is executed because the instruction effect B and the instruction effect C are executed after the instruction effect A is executed. Even so, the player can have an expectation that the instruction effect B or the instruction effect C may be executed and the notice effect B or the notice effect C may be executed, and when the instruction effect A is executed. Low expectations It is possible to reduce the.

  In this embodiment, since the connection effects B and C are executed between the instruction effects A and B and between the instruction effects B and C, the instruction effects B are executed after the instruction effects A. It is easy for the player to understand that the instruction effect C is executed after the instruction effect B.

  Further, in this embodiment, since a plurality of instruction effects A and C can be sequentially executed, even if the instruction effect A is executed, the instruction effect B is executed, and further, the instruction effect C is executed. Thus, there is a possibility that the notice effect C1 is executed, and a decrease in the player's expectation can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the operation is not performed in the operation detection period of the instruction effect A, the instruction effect B is not continuously executed, so that the player's willingness to participate is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the target of the operation of the instruction effects A to C is common to the push buttons 31B, the possibility that the “big hit” is different for each of the instruction effects A to C is a game. Is easy to recognize.

  Since the connection effects B and C are executed, it is easy for the player to understand that the instruction effect B is executed after the instruction effect A and the instruction effect C is executed after the instruction effect B.

  Further, by fixing the end time of the connection effect or the notice effect without depending on the operation timing of the push button 31B, the control burden such as rewriting of the effect control pattern is reduced. Note that the execution period of the connection effect and the notice effect is not changed regardless of the operation timing. Adjustment of the production execution period becomes unnecessary.

  In the above-described embodiment, a game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and operation detection means (for example, a push button 31B and a push sensor 35B or the like) that detects the player's movement, according to the above configuration. And an instruction notification for instructing an operation (for example, display of an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B in an instruction effect) and the execution of the instruction notification (for example, an operation on the push button 31B). When a motion (for example, an operation on the push button 31B) is detected by the motion detection means during an operation valid period after the display of the urging image is started (for example, a game state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) Notification execution means (for example, determination in step S771) for performing notification (for example, notice effect) of the possibility of transition to Results and effect such control CPU 120) to perform the step S560 based on, such as a gaming machine comprising a are configured.

  In the above embodiment, the player's operation is an operation on the push button 31B by the player, and the operation detecting means is composed of operation means such as the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motion detection means may be composed of other operation means. For example, the stick controller 31 and the controller sensor unit 35A may be used as other operation means. In this case, the player's operation is an operation to the stick controller 31. A joystick, a cross key, a touch panel, a touch sensor, or the like may be used as at least a part of other operation means. In this case, the player's operation is an operation to these operation means. In addition, the motion detection means includes a motion of a hand (detected by an infrared sensor or the like) and a facial expression (camera or the like) as a player's motion, such as a camera and an image processing device, an infrared sensor, a microphone and a voice analysis device. Detected by image processing on the captured image, etc.), movement of the whole body (detected by image processing on the captured image of a camera, etc.), utterance (detected by audio processing on input sound to a microphone, etc.) Etc.) may be detected. A plurality of infrared sensors or the like may be provided, and the operation may be detected when the sensors react in a predetermined order. Alternatively, the operation may be detected when any one of the sensors reacts.

  In the above embodiment, the instruction notification is an image display with an instruction effect, but may be notification by other methods. For example, notification by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be used, or notification by light emission from the operation detection unit such as the push button 31B or light emission from the game effect lamp 8 may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the operation instruction to the push button 31B is notified by the image of the push button 31B. May be notified by a message (display by voice or effect image).

  In the above embodiment, the notification (hereinafter, referred to as possibility notification) of the possibility of transitioning to a gaming state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as possibility of transition) is used as the notice effect, and is displayed on the image display device 5. The possibility of transition is notified by a message that is sent Moreover, the transition possibility to be notified is a jackpot expectation degree (particularly, a big hit expectation degree is high). However, the possibility notification may notify the transition possibility by another method. For example, the possibility of transition is notified by an effect mode such as a background image or a character color displayed on the image display device 5 in a notice effect, or a specific character appearing. There may also be a notice of possibility in this case. For example, as the notice effects A to C, a notice effect in which the background image, the color of the character, the type of the appearing character, and the like are changed may be prepared. In addition, the possibility notification may be other effects (for example, various suggestion effects (effects suggesting a big hit) or selection effects (presenting a big hit) or selection effects (presenting options and selecting one of the presented options) By doing so, the type of reach production that follows and the effect of predicting the jackpot expectation, etc.), the production of the dialogue (the production where the character speaks the dialogue), the production mode is changed, the mission production (the production to present and clear the mission) ) Etc.). As described above, the possibility notification may be any information that notifies the transition possibility when the production mode or the like becomes a predetermined mode. Also, the transition possibility to be notified may not be a detailed value of the big hit expectation degree, but may be that the big hit expectation degree is high. As in the above-described embodiment, the transition possibility to be notified may be such that the expected degree of jackpot can be understood to some extent, such as the possibility that a specific reach effect such as super reach is executed.

  In the embodiment described above, the notice effect is executed in response to the operation on the push button 31B within the operation effective period after the image prompting the operation on the push button 31B is displayed in the instruction effect. . Thus, in the said embodiment, possibility alerting | reporting is performed based on operation to the push button 31B in response to instruction alerting | reporting. However, the possibility notification may be executed when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit after the instruction notification is executed. For example, the operation notification (for example, push button 31B) instructed by the instruction notification May be executed when an operation on a different operation means (for example, the stick controller 31A) is detected (in this case, the motion detection means is the stick controller 31A or the like). In addition, the possibility notification is executed when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit after the instruction notification is executed. After the instruction notification is executed, the instruction notification is performed as in the above embodiment. It may be after the start of the execution, and it does not have to be after the end of the instruction notification. In other words, even during a predetermined period during execution of instruction notification (in the above embodiment, during display of an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B), it corresponds after execution of instruction notification. In addition, in the said embodiment, although the execution period of the instruction | indication effect and the operation effective period became a different period, both may correspond.

  In the above embodiment, due to the above configuration, the instruction notification includes the first instruction notification (for example, display of an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B in the instruction effect A) and the second instruction notification (for example, the instruction effect Display of an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B in B or C). The first instruction notification may be displayed as an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B in the instruction effect B, and the second instruction notification may be displayed as an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B in the instruction effect C. Further, the possibility notification may be a notice effect B or C.

  The first instruction notification and the second instruction notification are different from each other in the size of the image to be displayed as in the above embodiment, for example, the type of image (for example, one is a live-action and the other is an illustration, Different colors etc.), image color is different, one is sound (sound from speakers 8L, 8R), light emission (light emission color of game effect lamp 8, etc.), provided in motion detection means such as push button 31B The light emitted from the light emitting body) or the display on the image display device 5, and the other may be notification on the other side. Further, these combinations may be different. Further, one may be voice notification and the other may be voice notification, and the voice may be different (for example, the lines are different) (in this case, the images of the image display device 5 may be the same). .) Also, one of the notifications may be light and the other may be notifications using light, and the colors to be lit may be different (in this case, the images of the image display device 5 may be the same). Further, the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification may be notifications of instructions of different operation methods although they are operations on the same operation means. Further, the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification may be notification of an operation instruction to different operation means (for example, one is a push button 31B and the other is a stick controller 31A, etc.). The first instruction notification and the second instruction notification only need to be different in aspect. This can be said for each of a plurality of types of instruction notifications (for example, the same applies to a third instruction notification described later).

  In the above embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the operation is detected by the operation detection unit after the second instruction notification is executed, the notification execution unit detects the operation after executing the first instruction notification. It is possible to execute a notification that is more likely to shift to the advantageous gaming state than a notification that is executed when an action is detected by the means (for example, as shown in FIG. The notice effect B that is executed in response to the operation of the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the instruction effect B or C rather than the notice of the notice effect A that is executed in response to the operation of the push button 31B during the valid period. And C have a higher expectation of jackpot).

  As an example of the configuration, in the above-described embodiment, after the first instruction notification is executed, the notice effect A is executed, and after the second instruction notification is executed, the notice effect A is not executed. However, as another example of the above configuration, the notice effect A may be executed even after the second instruction notification is executed. As described above, the configuration includes the one in which the possibility notification executed after the first instruction notification is executed after the second instruction notification is executed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an effect execution pattern for executing the notice effect A may be further prepared when the push button 31B is operated during the operation effective period of the instruction effect B or the instruction effect C. In such a case, the notice effect determination table may be configured so that the jackpot expectation degree of the effect execution pattern is approximately the same as SU-01. Further, there may be a plurality of types of notice effects and connection effects executed after the first instruction notification is executed and after the second instruction notification is executed. In this case, for example, an effect execution pattern may be prepared for each of a plurality of types of notice effects and connection effects.

  In the above embodiment, according to the above configuration, the notification executing means executes the first instruction notification and the second instruction when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after executing the first instruction notification. Specific notification effect execution means (for example, an effect execution pattern in step S771) for executing a specific notification effect for executing notification (for example, a series of effects executed in effect execution pattern SU-02-01 or SU-03-01). And the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S560 based on the selection of SU-02-01 or SU-03-01.

  The specific notification effect may not be such that the second instruction notification is immediately executed when an operation is detected by the operation detecting means after the first instruction notification is executed, There may be one that performs the second instruction notification (in this case, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the connection effect may not be performed).

  In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the first instruction notification, the second instruction notification, the possibility notification, and the like is determined collectively with reference to the table. For example, the possibility notification is first determined, Whether to execute the first instruction notification or the second instruction notification may be determined according to the determined possibility notification. Specifically, in step S530, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the type of notice effect when it is executed (which of the notice effects A to C2 is executed) are first determined (similar to the above embodiment). It can be determined by a table and a random number.) At this time, the table may be configured so that the degree of jackpot expectation is the same as in the above embodiment. Then, when executing the notice effect, the instruction effect or the connection effect to be executed may be determined according to the type of the notice effect to be executed (similar to the above embodiment, it may be determined by the table and the random number). .) For example, when it is determined to execute the notice effect C1, the instruction effect or the connection effect is executed as in the effect execution pattern SU-03-01, or the instruction effect or the connection effect is executed as in the effect execution pattern SU-03-02. What is necessary is just to determine whether to perform. Then, the effect may be executed according to the determination result. In such a case, the main board 11 determines the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is executed, and notifies the notice control board 12 side by the effect control command. Based on the effect control command, an instruction effect or a connection effect to be executed on the output control board 12 may be determined.

  In step S530, the number of instruction effects (whether or not all instruction effects A to C are executed or a part of them) is determined by a random number and a table (in this case, the instruction effect). If C is executed, if the instruction effect B is executed, if the instruction effect A is executed, the jackpot expectation is preferably increased.) Based on the determination result, The type may be determined (for example, determination is performed so as to be one of the effect execution patterns of the above-described embodiment).

  Moreover, you may prepare the effect of the other category which does not require an instruction | indication effect. The effect of the other category may be an effect that notifies the expectation degree of jackpot, and may be a notice effect of another category. Other categories of production that do not require directed production include various suggestive productions and selection productions that are performed during or before reach production, dialogue production, changing production mode, mission production, explanation production (game explanation) Production). In such a case, first, in step S530, which category of effects is selected among effects that require instruction effects (here, notice effects A to C2, etc.) and one or more effects that do not require instruction effects. When it is determined whether to execute an effect that requires an instruction effect, an effect execution pattern or the like may be determined to determine the execution mode of the suggestion effect, the connection effect, or the notice effect. Note that the instruction effect executed in SU-02-01 or the like is a step-up effect because it is stepped up step by step. Therefore, an effect execution pattern such as SU-02-02 may be treated as a category different from SU-02-01.

  Further, the possibility notification may be executed suddenly without using the instruction notification. Specifically, the notice effects A to C may be executed without the instruction effects A to C being executed.

  According to the above configuration, even if the first instruction notification is executed, the second instruction notification may be executed, so that a decrease in the player's expectation can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above configuration, the specific notification effect executing unit performs the specific notification (for example, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit after executing the first instruction notification in the specific notification effect (for example, And the second instruction notification is executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, a series of effects executed in the effect execution pattern SU-02-01 or SU-03-01). become.

  The specific effect may be an effect different from the above-described possibility notification (notice effect, etc.).

  According to said structure, the player can recognize easily that the specific alerting | reporting effect is performed. In particular, when the specific effect is executed only between two instruction notifications, the player can easily recognize that the specific notification effect is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, according to the above configuration, the specific notification effect is an effect in which the instruction notification is executed a plurality of times (for example, a series of effects executed in the effect execution pattern SU-03-01). In the specific notification effect, the notification effect execution means executes the third instruction notification when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after executing the second instruction notification (for example, an effect execution pattern SU-03- A series of performances performed at 01). Note that the description of the third instruction notification conforms to the description of the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification. In particular, the third instruction notification may be different from the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification (refer to the description in the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification for how the aspect is different). .

  In the above-described embodiment, three instruction effects A to C are prepared as instruction effects, and the instruction effects have three stages. However, the instruction effects may have four or more stages.

  According to said structure, the player can reduce the fall of a player's expectation by instruction | indication notification of multiple times.

  As in the above embodiment, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit after the third instruction notification is executed, an operation is detected by the operation detection unit after the second instruction notification is executed. The player can execute a notification that is more likely to shift to the advantageous gaming state than the notification that is executed at the time, so that the player can reduce a decrease in the expectation of the player by a plurality of instruction notifications Can do.

  As an example of the configuration, in the above-described embodiment, the notice effect B is executed after the second instruction notification is executed, and the notice effect B is not executed after the third instruction notification is executed. However, as another example of the above configuration, the notice effect B may be executed even after the second instruction notification is executed. As described above, the above configuration includes the one in which the possibility notification that is executed after the second instruction notification is executed is also executed after the third instruction notification is executed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an effect execution pattern for executing the notice effect B when the push button 31B is operated during the operation effective period of the instruction effect C may be further prepared. In such a case, the notice effect determination table may be configured so that the jackpot expectation degree of the effect execution pattern is approximately the same as SU-02-01. Further, there may be a plurality of types of notice effects and connection effects executed after the first instruction notification is executed and after the second instruction notification is executed. In this case, for example, an effect execution pattern may be prepared for each of a plurality of types of notice effects and connection effects.

  In addition, after performing 1st instruction | indication alerting | reporting, you may provide the production execution pattern which develops directly to 3rd instruction alerting | reporting not via 2nd instruction alerting | reporting. The first instruction notification to the third instruction notification may be executed in a pseudo-continuous effect or a prefetch notice effect. Also in this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the possibility notification after the first instruction notification (for example, the pseudo-continuous effect is a re-variation effect. In the pre-reading notice effect itself, In some cases, the possibility notification after the second instruction notification is more likely to shift (expected degree of jackpot) than the possibility notification after the second instruction notification, and the third instruction notification is more likely than the possibility notification after the second instruction notification. It is preferable that the possibility notification (the degree of jackpot expectation) is higher in the later possibility notification (the above embodiment is an example of this).

  In addition, when performing the instruction notification in a pseudo-continuous effect, for example, the first instruction notification (instruction effect A) is executed, and if there is an operation, the first possibility notification (notification effect A) and the connection effect A are performed, Then, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variable is started, and then the second instruction notification (instruction effect B) is executed. If there is an operation, the second possibility notification (notification effect B) and the connection effect B are performed, After that, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and re-variable is started, and then the third instruction notification (instruction effect B) is executed. If there is an operation, the third possibility notification (notification effect C) is performed, and the final variable display is performed. A stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) may be derived (the number of instruction effects can be changed as appropriate).

  The instruction notification and the possibility notification may be performed in a prefetch notice effect performed over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the pre-reading notice effect is to execute each effect constituting the pre-reading notice effect by each of a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display that is a target of prefetching. For example, the first instruction notification (instruction effect A) is executed in the first variable display, and if there is an operation, the first possibility notification (notification effect A) or the connection effect A is performed, and the first variable display is performed in the second variable display. 2 instruction notification (instruction effect B) is executed, and if there is an operation, the second possibility notification (notification effect B) and the connection effect B are performed, and the third instruction notification (instruction effect B) is performed with the next variable display. If there is an operation, the third possibility notification (notification effect C) may be performed (the number of instruction effects can be changed as appropriate). As described above, the first instruction notification to the third instruction notification may be executed by a plurality of variable displays.

  The possibility notification (preliminary effect, etc.) executed in the pre-reading notice effect or the pseudo-reed suggests that the pseudo-reed or pre-reading notice effect is subsequently executed (for example, “Continue!” Etc.) (Especially about possibility notifications other than the last possibility notification).

  Thus, the instruction notification and the possibility notification may be executed as one effect. In other words, after the Nth (N is a natural number) instruction notification (for example, after the first instruction effect is executed), if there is an operation, a possibility notification corresponding to the Nth instruction notification (for example, (Notification of possibility of being executed when there is an operation for responding to the instruction notification, etc.) (may be executed with a connection effect added), and then the N + 1th instruction notification is executed. (For example, the second instruction effect or the third instruction effect is executed), and the possibility notification corresponding to the N + 1th instruction notification (for example, the notice effect B or C) may be executed. As such an effect, an operation-related notice effect (for example, a selection effect or an explanation effect) is adopted, and the effect is executed a plurality of times (the big hit expectation degree or aspect of each effect is different), You may implement | achieve execution etc. of 1st instruction | indication alert | report-3rd instruction | indication alert | report, possibility alert | report.

  The specific notification effect is generated immediately after the previous instruction notification (for example, the first instruction notification or the second instruction notification) is detected by the operation detection unit, and the subsequent instruction notification (for example, The second instruction notification or the third instruction notification) may not be performed, or the subsequent instruction notification may be performed immediately (in this case, for example, in the above embodiment, It is sufficient that the connection effect is not executed.)

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the instruction | indication effect, notice effect, etc. which are performed with an effect execution pattern are determined collectively. For this reason, the instruction effect (instruction notification) also has a big hit expectation (transfer possibility). In this way, the type of instruction effect or the like may be determined so that the instruction effect (instruction notification) has a jackpot expectation (transfer possibility).

  Also, when performing instruction notification multiple times, preparing a performance execution pattern or the like so that there is no decline in the jackpot expectation degree (particularly, the fall in the jackpot expectation degree of possibility notification that can be carried out thereafter) Good. Specifically, for example, the second instruction notification is not executed after the third instruction notification, the first instruction notification is not executed after the third instruction notification, or after the second instruction notification. The first instruction notification is not executed. In addition, when the first instruction notification is performed after the third instruction notification, an irregular effect execution pattern may be provided such that the third instruction notification is confirmed to be executed thereafter.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the specific notification effect executing unit detects that no operation is detected by the operation detection unit after executing the first instruction notification in the specific notification effect, the second instruction The notification is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that cancels the subsequent effect in step S913 when the operation on the push button 31B is not detected within the operation effective period of the instruction effect).

  According to said structure, since 2nd instruction | indication notification is not performed if operation | movement is not performed, the willingness to participate in a game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, if there is no operation to the push button 31B during the operation period of the instruction effect, the execution of other instruction effects, connection effects, and notice effects, which were scheduled to be performed after that, is cancelled. However, it is not necessary to cancel all of them. This will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following, the case where the effect execution pattern is SU-03-01 will be described, but the same can be applied to other effect execution patterns. Moreover, what is necessary is just to implement | achieve the following things, for example by CPU120 for effect control rewriting an effect control pattern by step S913.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, if there is no operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A, the execution of the connection effect A may be canceled and the subsequent instruction effect may be replaced with the instruction effect A. In addition, when there is no operation in the case where the effect execution pattern is SU-01, the instruction effect A may be newly executed again. As described above, when there is no operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect, the instruction effect without the operation is to be executed by another instruction effect that should have been originally executed (the current effect execution pattern is to be executed). May be executed in place of or newly executed. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a player cannot operate, it can operate again and a player can participate in a game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, if there is no operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A, the execution of the connection effect is canceled and the subsequent instruction effect is replaced with the instruction effect A. When C is replaced with the instruction effect A, the notice effect C1 (executed according to the current effect execution pattern) that should be executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect A after the replacement. (Notification effect) scheduled to be performed). When there is no operation, the notice effect C1 is executed after the instruction effect A is executed. In addition, when the instruction effect A is newly executed, the notice effect A that was originally supposed to be executed (the notice effect that is scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern) is changed to the last instruction effect A (newly). When executing, it may be executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation in the operation valid period of the upper limit number of times to be newly executed due to the variation time. Thus, when there is no operation in the operation effective period of the instruction effect other than the last, it is scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern regardless of whether there is an operation in the operation effective period of the instruction effect to be executed last. You may make it perform the notice effect which there existed. This is because, for example, when the execution of the notice effect is determined on the main board 11 side (particularly, when a variation pattern for specifying the execution of the super reach is prepared from the accessory effect (an example of the notice effect). This is effective (when execution of the notice effect is designated by the variation pattern) (hereinafter the same as appropriate). In this case, the notice effect may be executed without going through the notification effect (the same applies hereinafter).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32C, if there is no operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect, only the effect executed in response to the operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect is canceled, and other effects May be executed with the current performance execution pattern. In such a case, when there is an operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect, the effect that is executed in response to the operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect (the effect that is scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern) ) As it is. By doing in this way, the execution opportunity of production can be secured. The effect control CPU 120 may realize this by, for example, rewriting the effect control pattern in step S913. As in FIG. 32B, the notice effect that was scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern is executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect that is executed last. Also good. In this way, it is possible to secure an opportunity to execute the notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32D, if there is no operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect, the effect executed in response to the operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect is canceled and there is no operation. The instruction effect is replaced with the instruction effect scheduled to be executed next (the instruction effect scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern), but the replacement may be performed only for the instruction effect. That is, when there is an operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect after replacement, the effect scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern may be executed as it is. By doing in this way, the execution opportunity of production can be secured. As in FIG. 32B, the notice effect that was scheduled to be executed according to the current effect execution pattern is executed regardless of whether or not there is an operation during the operation effective period of the instruction effect that is executed last. Also good. In this way, it is possible to secure an opportunity to execute the notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, due to the above configuration, the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification are instruction notifications for notifying operation instructions detected by the same motion detection device (for example, the push button 31B). For example, in each of the instruction effects A to C, an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B is displayed.

  According to the above configuration, since the motion detection means targeted for instruction notification does not change, it is easy for the player to recognize that the rate of transition to the specific gaming state can change between the first instruction notification and the second instruction notification. .

  In addition, various effects such as instruction effects (particularly button display effects), notice effects, and connection effects may be displayed at least partially as animations. In this case, the display data may be a series of animation data. Alternatively, the images of the different data may be switched at the time of executing the animation as separate data for each frame constituting the animation.

  The present invention can be further modified and applied to the above-described embodiments and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above gaming machine, a so-called pre-reading notice may be executed, and when the operation within the operation effective period of the instruction effect comes at the best timing, the pre-reading notice for the hold display symbol may be executed. Hereinafter, differences from the above embodiment will be mainly described.

  For example, an effect control command as shown in FIG. 33 is prepared as a start winning command (command B100 (H), command B200 (H), command C1XX (H), and command C2XX (H) are described in the above embodiment). reference).

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (designation designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category designation command) for designating a variation category among the determination results at the time of starting winning. As described above, when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101). As will be described later, in this modification, for the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, based on the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, It is determined whether the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the big hit type, and the variable category of the variable display (rough type of fluctuation pattern). The determination at the time of starting winning prize refers to this determination, and the determination is performed in step S211. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designating command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for “non-probable change”). "01" for "probable", "02" for "big hit"). A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category designation command (for example, “00” if “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 35). “10” for “Leach Loss”, “11” for “Big Win”, etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in the start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the first modification, a winning random number determination process is performed as the process of step S211 in the start winning determination process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning random number determination process. The winning random number determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, whether or not the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the special symbol normal processing (step S110). The decision is made. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative design is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be “big hit”, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is accompanied by reach. It is determined whether or not the display mode is set. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is determined to be a display mode with reach, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect on the effect control board 12 side. it can.

  In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 starts the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Or, a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state is selected and set in the use table (step S402). The special figure display result determination table may be the one used in the above embodiment.

  The CPU 103 reads the table corresponding to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current gaming state from the tables shown in FIGS. Set the table to the used table. If the start port buffer value is “1”, the start prize is the first start prize, and if the start port buffer value is “2”, the start prize is the second start prize.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, the determined value of the range assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit” in the use table set in the process of step S402 is set, and the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. By determining, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the symbol designating command (of the determination result at the start winning prize) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to the jackpot type determination table in FIG. The CPU 103 sets the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random value MR2 as the current determination result according to whether or not the gaming state identified in step S401 is a probable change state. The effect control board 12 receives a symbol designating command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as a display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409. Is set for transmission (step S410).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the variation category of the variation display variation pattern executed by the start winning is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, if the CPU 103 determines that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the variation category is a “big hit” category. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the random value MR1 is outside the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the loss variation pattern determination in FIG. The variation category corresponding to the range of the decision value including the random value MR3 is determined using the table. First, based on the random number value MR3, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random value MR3 depending on whether or not the gaming state specified in step S401 is a short-time state. If the CPU 103 selects PA1-1 or PA1-2 as the variation pattern, the CPU 103 determines that the variation category of the current determination result is the “non-reach lose” category. When the CPU 103 selects PA2-1 and PB2-1 to PB2-3 as the variation pattern, the CPU 103 determines that the variation category of the current determination result is the “reach lose” category.

  After step S <b> 412, the CPU 103 transmits a change setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a change category specifying command (a command for specifying a change category in the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result. Is performed (step S413). If the determination result is a “big hit” variation category, command C611 (H) is set to be transmitted as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 35). If the determination result is a variation category of “non-reach lose”, the transmission setting of the command C600 (H) is performed as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 35). If the determination result is a variation category of “reach lose”, the transmission setting of the command C 610 (H) is performed as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 35).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the start opening prize designation command and the special figure reserved memory number designation command (step S414). Specifically, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, transmission setting of the first starting port winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, transmission setting of the second starting port winning designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be transmitted are increased by the current first special figure reserved memory number and second special figure reserved memory number (one by the start winning prize). The number of special figure hold memory number to be designated is a count of the first special figure hold memory number counter or the second special figure hold memory number counter. What is necessary is just to specify by a value. After step S414, the winning random number determination process ends.

  After the series of processes is executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied. When established, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), special figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure pending memory number designation command or second special figure pending) Four commands, a memory number designation command), a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command, are sent as a set (start winning prize command) in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by command control processing for each timer interrupt.

  When these commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120, in the above-described command analysis process, starts the winning prize command (start opening prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol) from the main board 11. When a designated command or a variable category designation command is received, the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of the configuration of the start winning command buffer. In the command analysis process, the first or second start opening winning designation command, the first or second special figure hold is stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number among the empty areas of the command buffer at the start winning prize. A memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command are stored in order. In the start winning command buffer, a storage area is secured so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the pending display numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning command buffer according to the receiving order of the effect control command (start winning command) received when the start winning occurs. The storage area is stored sequentially from the beginning of the empty area.

  In FIG. 36, “C400 (H)” of the symbol designation command indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “lost”, and “C402 (H)” indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “ Assume that it is a "big hit" of "probability change" (big hit type). The variation category designation command “C600 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “non-reach loss”, “C610 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “reach loss”, and “C611 (H)” "Indicates that the variation category is" big hit ". “C102 (H)” to “C104 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the time of start winning. . “C202 (H)” to “C204 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the start winning prize. . In FIG. 36, the number of the second special figure hold memory is the same for the hold numbers “5” and “7”. This is the second after the start prize of the hold number “5” is received. A special game is executed, indicating that a second start prize has been given during the execution.

  The start winning command stored in the start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “2” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the left of the display area 5H. The hold display number “8” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the eighth (rightmost) display position from the left of the display area 5H.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the display area 5H. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the start winning command buffer, they are also held at the first to third display positions from the left of the display area 5H. The display symbol is displayed.

  The start winning time command stored in association with the hold display number is transmitted in correspondence with the extraction of the random value at the start winning time, and the extracted random value data is stored in the special figure hold memory of FIG. Is stored as hold data (information for executing variable display) corresponding to the hold number. Similarly to the hold data, each time the variable display is executed, the start winning command for the hold display number “1” (the start winning command stored in association with the hold display number “1”) is deleted. The start winning commands for the lower hold display numbers “2” to “8” are shifted up one by one (hold display numbers “1” to “7”) (details will be described later). That is, the same number corresponds to the hold number and the hold display number, and the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number of the same number respectively correspond to the start winning command. . That is, the start winning command corresponds to variable display executed based on the hold data having the same hold number as the hold display number corresponding to the command. Furthermore, since the hold display symbol is also displayed at the position corresponding to the hold display number, the hold data and the start winning command corresponding to the same hold display number and the hold number respectively, and the position corresponding to the same hold display number. The displayed hold display symbols correspond to each other and correspond to the same variable display. The hold display symbol represents variable display executed based on the corresponding hold data.

  In addition, a target flag is provided corresponding to each hold display number in the start winning command buffer. In addition, the start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing execution information corresponding to each hold display number (that is, execution information is stored corresponding to each hold display number). The execution information and the target flag corresponding to the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number of the same number and the variable executed based on the hold data for the hold display number and the hold number having the same number It corresponds to the display.

  For example, the start winning command with the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data with the hold number “4” and corresponds to the variable display executed based on the hold data. The variable display executed based on the hold data of the hold number “4” corresponds to the target flag and execution information corresponding to the hold display number “4”. The hold display symbol displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data of the hold number “4” and the start winning command of the hold display number “4”, and the hold number “4”. "Represents a variable display executed based on the on-hold data.

  The target flag is a flag that is turned on when the variable display corresponding to the flag is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. In FIG. 36, the variable display corresponding to the start winning command of the hold display number “7” is the target. The target flag will be described later.

  The execution information is information for specifying the type of the prefetching notice effect to be executed when the prefetching notice effect is executed at the time of executing the corresponding variable display. Although the execution information will be described later, if the execution information is checked, the type of the pre-reading notice effect scheduled to be executed when the variable display corresponding to the execution information is executed can be known.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 37, unlike the above-described embodiment, first, a prefetch notice determination process for executing a prefetch notice effect is executed (step S162).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process. In the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the start winning command buffer (step S701), and the received command (start winning command) is newly stored in the start winning command buffer. (Step S702).

  If there is a new received command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether there is a variable display that is a target of the pre-reading notice among the variable displays corresponding to each start winning command stored in the current start winning command buffer. (Step S703). In step S703, for example, it is determined whether any of the target flags in the current start winning command buffer is ON.

  If there is no variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice because none of the target flags is turned on (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold memory (the hold memory corresponding to the new received command). It is determined whether or not there are two or more (step S704). In step S704, for example, if a start winning command is stored after the hold display number “2”, it is determined that there are two or more hold memories.

  When it is determined that there are two or more on-hold memories (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S706).

  In step S706, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR1 updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and based on the extracted numerical data, the prefetch advance notice execution determination table (predetermined in the ROM 121). Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined with reference to (stored in advance in the area).

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a prefetch notice execution determination table. In the pre-reading notice execution determination table, a decision value (compared to the random number SR2) is set to “no execution” (decision result not to execute the pre-reading notice effect) and “execution” (decision result to execute the pre-read notice effect). In FIG. 39, determination ratios (selection ratios) are described as long as they are assigned at different ratios depending on the variation category.

  In the first modification, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “no execution” is performed at a rate of 90%. The prefetch advance notice execution determination table may be configured so that the determination result is selected and the determination result of “execution performed” is selected at a rate of 10%.

  In the first modification, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (in the case of C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 60%. The pre-reading notice execution determination table may be configured so that the result is selected and the determination result of “execution performed” is selected at a rate of 40%.

  In the first modification, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 10%. The prefetch notice execution determination table may be configured so that the result is selected and the determination result of “execution is performed” is selected at a rate of 90%.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice execution determination table based on the random value SR21 and the variable category specified by the variable category specification command, and the determined value matching the random value SR2 is determined according to the variable category. When it is assigned to “No execution”, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (“No execution” is selected), and when it is assigned to “Execution”, It is determined that the notice effect is to be executed ("execute" is selected).

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 39, in the first modification, when the variation category is “big hit”, “executed” is easily selected, and when the variation category is “non-reach lose” and “reach lose” ( That is, when it is determined that the target variable display result is “lost”, “no execution” is easily selected. For this reason, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, it can be seen that the ratio of the target variable display result of “big hit” (the big hit expectation) is high and the ratio of the reach effect is high. In other words, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the expectation degree of the big hit of the variable display of the target is high and the ratio that the reach effect is executed is high (as described above, this is the same as the high expectation degree of the big hit) It can also be said to the player.

  Thereafter, in step S706, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect (step S707). Determination is made (step S708).

  In the first modification, there is a hold display notice as a prefetch notice effect (see FIG. 23). In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice other than the notice for changing the hold display symbol may be prepared (for example, a pre-reading notice about the target is performed by displaying a predetermined item in a variable display before the target. Item notice). Such a notice may be executed in the variable display effect of the variable display (next change) that is executed first after the variable display of the target is held and stored.

  The hold display advance notice is an effect of changing the color of the hold display symbol corresponding to the target from a normal color (for example, white) to another color (for example, red). In the first modification, the first hold display notice for changing the color of the symbol from the start of the display of the hold display symbol and the instruction effect (basically, the variable is first displayed after the variable display of the target is held and stored. The second hold that changes the color of the hold display symbol in response to the operation of the push button 31B at the predetermined best timing at the time of execution of the variable display (instruction effect executed in the next change) There is a display notice.

  In step S708, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR3 updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and based on the extracted numerical data, the prefetch notice type determination table (predetermined in the ROM 121). The type of the pre-reading notice effect to be executed is determined with reference to (stored in advance in the area).

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the prefetch notice type determination table. In the pre-reading notice type determination table, “first hold display notice” (determination result for executing the first hold display notice) and “second hold display notice” (decision result for executing the second hold display notice) The determination value to be compared with the random value SR3 (the determination ratio (selection ratio) is described in FIG. 23) may be assigned.

  In the first modification, if the pre-reading notice type determination table is configured such that “first hold display notice” is selected at a rate of 50% and “second hold display notice” is selected at a rate of 50%. Good.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the look-ahead notice type determination table based on the random value SR3, and if the determined value that matches the random value SR2 is assigned to the “first hold display notice”, the first hold It is decided to execute the display advance notice ("first hold display advance notice" is selected), and if it is assigned to "second hold display advance notice", it is decided to execute the second hold display advance notice. ("Second hold display notice" is selected). As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 40, in the first modification, the type of the prefetch notice effect is determined at substantially the same ratio. The determination ratio of each effect may be different depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree may be varied depending on the type of the prefetch notice effect. Each ratio may be made different depending on whether the current special figure (variable display special figure) is the first special figure or the second special figure. Moreover, you may make it each ratio change according to jackpot classification.

  After step S708, the effect control CPU 120 sets the target flag corresponding to the new received command to the ON state, and executes information in the start winning command buffer according to the type of the pre-reading notice effect determined in step S708. Store (step S709). In step S709, when it is determined to execute the second hold display advance notice, “ST”, which is information for identifying the second hold display advance notice, is set as the hold display number “1” (variable display of the next fluctuation) as execution information. Store in the corresponding storage area. When it is determined to execute the first hold display advance notice, the advance notice is executed immediately, so execution information is not stored. When it is determined that the first hold display advance notice is to be executed, information indicating that the first hold display advance notice is executed may be stored in a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. This information may be deleted when the variable display of the target of the first hold display advance notice is executed. Accordingly, if this information is confirmed, it can be confirmed that the color of the hold display symbol is changed by the first hold display notice. Similarly, when it is determined to execute the second hold display advance notice, information indicating that the second hold display advance notice is executed may be stored in a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. This information may be erased when the variable display of the target of the second hold display advance notice is executed. Thus, if this information is confirmed, it can be confirmed that the color of the hold display symbol is changed by the second hold display notice. Further, the first hold display advance notice and the second hold display advance notice may be stored in association with the target flag that is turned on. Thereby, confirmation of the hold display symbol whose color is changed by the first hold display notice or the second hold display notice is prepared. In addition, instead of storing information, a predetermined flag may be turned on to indicate that the color of the target hold display symbol has changed due to the first hold display advance notice or the second hold display advance notice. .

  In the example of FIG. 36, the target flag corresponding to the hold display number “7” is turned on, and the execution information “ST” is stored corresponding to the hold display number “1”. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 36, it is indicated that the variable display corresponding to the hold display number “7” is targeted and the second hold display advance notice may be executed in the next change (in the instruction effect). It is shown that the second hold display advance notice is executed when the operation is at the best timing.)

  When there is already a variable display that is a prefetch target (step S703; Yes), when the number of reserved storage is not 2 or more (step S704; No), when it is determined not to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S707; No) After step S709, control to display the hold display symbol is performed (step S710). The effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display the hold display symbol at the display position corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the new received command in the display area 5H of the image display device 5 (hereinafter, Until the variable display represented by the hold display symbol is executed, the hold display symbol is displayed while moving each time the variable display is executed.) At this time, if it is determined in step S708 that the first hold display notice is to be executed, a hold display symbol of a color different from normal (for example, red may be set in advance) is displayed ( Thereby, the first hold display notice is executed.) In other cases, an on-hold display symbol of a normal color (for example, white may be set in advance) is displayed.

  After step S709, when there is no new reception command (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the following in accordance with the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 after the prefetch notice determination process. Any one of the processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed. Each processing is basically the same as the processing in steps S170 to S175 in the above embodiment.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern setting process (a process executed instead of FIG. 19) executed in step S530 of FIG. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads each data (including the state of the target flag) stored corresponding to the hold display number “1” from the start winning command buffer (step S781). Thereby, each data corresponding to the variable display executed this time is read out. Each read data may be stored in a predetermined buffer provided in the RAM 122.

  Next, the stored contents of the command buffer at the start winning prize are shifted, and each data (including the state of the target flag) is shifted to a storage area corresponding to one higher than the hold display number (step S783). The production control CPU 120 has a start winning command stored in a storage area lower than the hold display number “1” (a storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “8”) in the start winning command buffer. The target flag state and execution information are shifted up by one entry (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “7”).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the read data includes execution information “ST” (step S785). When the execution information “ST” is included (step S785; Yes), the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect is determined with reference to the second notice effect determination table (step S787). If the execution information “ST” is not included (step S785; No), the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect, the type of the notice effect to be executed, and the like are determined with reference to the first notice effect determination table (step S785). S786). The first notice effect determination table and the second notice effect determination table are stored in the ROM 121 in advance, and are set and referred to as a use table in steps S786 and S787.

  In the first modification, the notice effects A to C1 (which are basically the same effects as the notice effects A to C1 of the above embodiment, except that the operation detection effect is excluded as described later). ing. The notice effects A to C1 are executed without an instruction effect, or are executed as a part of effects in the effect execution patterns SU-01, SU-02-01, SU-03-01. It should be noted that other notice effects may be prepared in addition to or instead of the notice effects. For example, a character notice effect, a line notice effect, a selection effect, an explanation effect, and the like may be prepared. In particular, instead of at least one type or all of a series of productions (a plurality of types of productions) and a notice production (a plurality of types of productions) executed in the production execution pattern, a dialogue notice production, an explanation production, etc. An effect that requires this operation may be prepared. In the first modification, there may not be a series of effects (a series of effects including a plurality of instruction effects) executed in the effect execution pattern.

  The character notice effect notifies the fact that, for example, when a specific character that does not normally appear appears, the expectation degree of the big hit of the variable display being executed is high. The serif notice effect, for example, indicates that a character appearing in the variable display effect is a specific word that is not normally said, thereby predicting that the expectation level of the variable display being executed is high. The selection effect is an effect in which, for example, a plurality of options are presented, and the player operates the push button 31B to select one of the plurality of options (the basically selected option is an operation). Depending on the fluctuation pattern). Options to be presented include an option indicating that reach production is not executed, an option indicating that normal reach is executed, an option indicating that super reach A is executed, and an option indicating that super reach B is executed And an option indicating that Super Reach C is executed. Basically, an effect corresponding to the selected option is executed (for example, when an option indicating that super reach A is executed is selected, super reach A is executed). The content of the option and the subsequent production mode do not necessarily match. For example, there may be a case where super-reach A is not executed even though an option indicating that super-reach A is executed is selected. The explanation effect is an effect that, for example, prompts the player to operate the push button 31B and operates the push button 31B to explain the information related to the progress of the game. For example, the contents described in the explanation effect include an explanation of an effect executed later (for example, an explanation that an operation to the stick controller 31A is necessary in the later effect), and is explained in this case. (For example, an effect of operating the stick controller 31A) is executed as a variable display effect. The contents explained in the explanation effect may not be related to the effect but may be a basic explanation of the game.

  In steps S776 and S777, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR4 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the first notice effect etc. based on the extracted numerical data. The presence or absence of execution of the notice effect, the type of notice effect to be executed, the effect execution pattern, and the like are determined with reference to the table or the second notice effect determination table.

  FIG. 42A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first notice effect etc. determination table. FIG. 42B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the second notice effect etc. determination table. In the first notice effect determination table and the second notice effect determination table, “not executed” (decision result not to execute the notice effect etc.) and “SU-01” (the notice execution pattern of SU-01 effect execution pattern) Execution result), “notification effect A” (determination result that executes the notification effect A and does not execute the instruction effect and the connection effect), and “SU-02-01” (SU-02-01 effect execution pattern) The result of the decision to execute the production), “Notification production B” (the result of the decision to execute the notice production B and not the instruction production or the connection production), and “SU-03-01” (SU-03-01) The decision value compared with the random value SR4 for the “decision result for executing the effect with the effect execution pattern” and the “notice effect C1” (the decision result for executing the notice effect C1 and not performing the instruction effect or the connection effect). (In FIG. 42, the determination ratio ( Are selected at different ratios according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (see each decision proportion in FIG. 42). The basic explanation is based on FIG. 21).

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the random value SR4 and the variation pattern, and assigns the determined value that matches the random value SR4 to “no execution” according to the variation pattern. If it has been assigned, it is decided not to execute the notice effect or the like ("No execution" has been selected), and if assigned to "SU-01", the effect execution pattern of SU-01 If it is assigned to “notice effect A”, it is decided to execute the notice effect A (“notice effect A”). If it is assigned to “SU-02-01”, it is determined that the effect is executed with the effect execution pattern of SU-02-01 (“SU-02-01” is set to “SU-02-01”). Selected If it is assigned to “notice effect B”, it is decided to execute the notice effect B (“notice effect B” is selected) and assigned to “SU-03-01”. If so, it is determined that the effect is to be executed with the effect execution pattern of SU-03-01 ("SU-03-01" is selected), and is assigned to the "notice effect C1". In this case, it is determined that the notice effect C is to be executed ("notice effect C1" is selected).

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 42A, in the first modification, the determination ratios of “SU-03-01” and “notice effect C1” are the highest when “big hit”, and “SU-02” The determination rates of “-01” and “notice effect B” are the next highest, and the determination rates of “no execution”, “SU-01”, and “notice effect A” are the lowest. In addition, the determination rate of “SU-02-01” and “notice effect B” is the highest when “losing (super)”, and the determination rate of “SU-03-01” and “notice effect C1” is Next, the determination rates of “no execution”, “SU-01”, and “notice effect A” are the lowest. In addition, the determination rate of “no execution” is the highest when “losing (normal)”, and the determination rates of “SU-01” and “notice effect A” are the next highest, “SU-02-01”, Each determination rate of “notice effect B” is the next highest, and “SU-03-01” and “notice effect C1” are not selected. In addition, the determination rate of “no execution” is the highest when “losing (non-reach)”, the determination rates of “SU-01” and “notification effect A” are the next highest, and other effect execution patterns are selected. Not to be. In FIG. 42B, “no execution” is not selected in the case of “big hit”. The determination ratios of “SU-01”, “SU-02-01”, and “SU-03-01” are basically “notification effect A”, “notification effect B”, and “notification effect C1”. They are assigned to each. “SU-03-01” and “Notice Production C1” are selected only when “Lost (Super)” or “Big Hit”, and when “Big Hit” is selected. The decision rate is high. In addition, “SU-02-01” and “notice production B” are determined to be “big hit” when “losing (super)”, “losing (normal)” and “big hit”. “SU-01” and “Notice Production A” are “Lose (Super)”, “Lose (Normal)”, “Lose (Non-reach)”, “Like”, Thus, the determination ratio of “big hit” is lower, and the difference is larger than that of “SU-02-01” and “notice effect B”.

  For this reason, the jackpot expectation of each of “SU-03-01” and “notice effect C1” is high, and the effect that is executed when these are selected, in particular, the jackpot expectation of the notice effect C1 is different. It is higher than the notice production. For this reason, the notice effect C1 is a notification that there is a high possibility of a “big hit”. In addition, the big hit expectation degree of each of “SU-02-01” and “big hit B” is next to the big hit expectation degree of “SU-03-01” and “notice effect C1”, and these are selected. The effect that is executed when it is performed, in particular, the jackpot expectation of the notice effect B is lower than the notice effect C1, but higher than the notice effect A and no execution. For this reason, the notice effect B is a notification that the possibility of being a “big hit” is high to some extent (higher than the notice effect A). In addition, “SU-01” jackpot expectations are lower than those of “SU-02-01” and “Big Jack B”, but higher than “No Execution”, and these are selected. The effect that is executed at the time of the announcement, in particular, the big hit expectation degree of the notice effect A is lower than the notice effect B but higher than the no effect. For this reason, the notice effect A is a notification that the possibility of a “big hit” is somewhat high (higher than no execution).

  Furthermore, as shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 42, when the determination table for the second notice effect or the like is referred to (when the second hold display notice can be executed in the variable display executed this time), In “Non-reach” and “Lose (normal)”, the announcement effects A to C1 (non-operation system effects) that do not require operation are not selected, and “SU-01” (operation system that requires operation) The production and other production execution patterns are also set as the operation system production). In other words, in the second notice effect etc. determination table, the selection ratio of the operation type notice effect is high in “losing (non-reach)” and “losing (normal)”. In the second notice effect determination table, the selection ratio of the operation-type notice effect is lower than the decision ratio of the non-operation-type notice effect in “losing (super)” and “big hit”.

  In the operation-type notice effect determined to be executed with reference to the second notice effect determination table, the second hold display notice is executed when the player's operation is at the best timing. In the first modification, when “losing (non-reach)” or “losing (normal)”, when there is a possibility that the second hold display notice is executed, the operation system notice is given even when there is no such possibility. The decision ratio for executing the production is high, and the operation-related notice production is easily executed. In particular, the variable display result is mostly “losing”. From this point of view, in the first modification, when there is a possibility that the second hold display advance notice is executed, there is no possibility of this. The determination ratio for executing the operation-type notice effect is high depending on the situation, and the operation-type notice effect is easily executed (or when the second hold display notice is executed, the second hold display notice is not executed). The contents of the table such as the determination ratio in FIG. 26 may be adjusted so that the operation-related notice effect is more easily executed than the time).

  Further, in the second notice effect determination table, non-operating notice effect can be selected for “losing (super)” and “big hit”, and in particular, the ratio of determining the non-operating notice effect in “hit” Is higher than the determined ratio of the operation system notice effect. For this reason, in the first modification, when it is desired to pay attention to the variable display being executed, such as when the variable display result is “big hit” or when the super reach is executed, the second hold display advance notice can be executed. Even so, it is possible to make it easier to execute the non-operation-type notice effect instead of the operation-type notice effect, and to improve the player's expectation regarding the variable display being executed.

  In the second notice effect etc. determination table, a determination ratio larger than 0% may be assigned to the place where it is 0%. In addition, in the first notice effect etc. determination table and the second notice effect etc. decision table, either decision ratio may be set to 0%.

  After step S786 or S787, the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the final stop symbol determined in steps S523 to S525, and the step S786 or S787. Based on the determination result, an effect control pattern used in the variable display executed this time (an effect control pattern for designating various effect modes executed in the current variable display) is determined and set as a use pattern ( Step S788).

  In step S772, basically, the mode specified by the variation pattern and the mode matched with the final stop symbol determined in steps S523 to S525 (for example, the first stop symbol (for example, the left decorative symbol) and the second time This is an effect control pattern that executes an effect during variable display with a stop symbol (for example, an aspect in which the decorative symbol on the right is matched to the final stop symbol) that is stopped at the time, except when the notice effect is not “executed” As a part of the variable display effect, an effect control pattern that executes the notice effect determined in step S786 or S787 or executes the instruction effect or the notice effect with the effect execution pattern determined in step S786 or S787 is used. Set as a pattern.

  In the first modification, the flowchart shown in FIG. 43 is executed during step S560. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 43 has the same parts as the flowchart of FIG. Specifically, except that step S908 in FIG. 23 is changed to steps S908A to S908E in FIG. 43, the same processing is performed for both steps S901 to S913. Also, steps S914 to S919 are performed before step S920 in FIG. Hereinafter, these different parts will be described.

  After step S907, the effect control CPU 120 may operate the push button 31B at the best timing of the operation effective period (for example, a period having a predetermined time width such as a period of 0.2 seconds). .) Is determined (step S908A). The best timing is predetermined.

  For example, as with the operation effective period, the best timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. For example, of the data included in the production control pattern, the production control execution data (data for executing the production) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the production control process timer If the data specifying that is the best timing is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current timing is the best timing (that is, the operation on the push button 31B is the operation at the best timing). judge).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 44, during the operation effective period, the bar B1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the timing specifying image T1 is moved left and right in the bar B1 (for example, the timing specifying image T1 is moved in the bar B1). (When the left end of the bar B1 is reached by moving to the left, the timing specifying image T1 is moved to the right. When the right end of the bar B1 is reached, the timing specifying image T1 is moved to the left, etc.) . An area JS indicating the best timing is provided in the center of the bar B1, and the best timing is obtained when the push button 31B is operated when the timing specifying image T1 is in the area JS. The bar B1, the timing specifying image T1, and the region JS constitute a meter that notifies the best timing. The effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 31B at the best timing when the image instructed to be displayed at the timing when the push button 31B is operated is an image in which the timing specifying image T1 is in the region JS. It may be determined that the operation is.

  Further, for example, when setting the timer initial value in the instruction effect timer or the operation valid period timer, the range of the timer value corresponding to the initial value (for example, the timing specific image T1 is in the region JS) It is a range of the timer value at the time of positioning, and is determined in advance corresponding to the initial value of the timer.) And the timer value of the current instruction effect timer or the operation valid period timer is the best timing If it is within the range of the timer value, the operation on the push button 31B may be determined to be the operation at the best timing within the operation valid period.

  If the operation is at the best timing (step S908A; Yes), it is determined whether to execute the second hold display advance notice in the variable display being executed (step S908B). For example, when the execution information “ST” is included in the data read in step S781 and stored in the predetermined buffer, it is determined that the second hold display advance notice is executed, and the execution information “ST” is included. If not, it is determined not to execute the second hold display notice. If the execution information “ST” is included in the data read in step S781, the second hold display advance notice execution flag (provided in the RAM 122) is turned on in step S781, etc. By checking the state of the flag in S908B, it may be determined whether to execute the second hold display notice (if it is on, it is determined to be executed, and if it is off, it is determined not to be executed). (The flag may be reset after the check).

  When the second hold display advance notice is executed (step S908B; Yes), the setting for executing the best timing effect for changing the hold display symbol is performed (step S908C). On the other hand, when the second hold display advance notice is executed (step S908B; No), a setting for executing the best timing effect for changing the hold display symbol is performed (step S908D). When it is determined that the second hold display advance notice is to be executed, the second hold display advance notice execution flag is turned off, or the execution information “ST” in the data stored in the predetermined buffer is cleared. . In addition, if it is determined once that the second hold display advance notice is executed in one variable display, even if step S908B comes after that, the second hold display advance notice is not always executed in step S908B. May be determined. As a result, when the instruction effect is executed a plurality of times in one variable display, even if the best timing occurs in the plurality of instruction effects, the second hold display advance notice is executed a plurality of times for the same target. Conflicts can be prevented.

  In step S908C, for example, the best timing effect of changing the color of the target hold display symbol (for example, the hold display symbol corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the target flag that is on in the start winning command buffer) is displayed. The production control pattern is rewritten so as to start execution from now on. Here, the best timing effect is, for example, an image that notifies that the operation was performed at the best timing after effect processing such as blinking, darkening, or brightening the entire image of the image display device 5. Is displayed and the second hold display notice is executed by changing the color of the target hold display symbol.

  In step S908D, for example, the production control pattern is rewritten so that execution of the best timing production without changing the color of the hold display symbol is started. Here, the best timing effect is, for example, an image that notifies that the operation was performed at the best timing after effect processing such as blinking, darkening, or brightening the entire image of the image display device 5. Is displayed, but the color of the on-hold display symbol is not changed.

  The best timing effect is performed as a part of the operation detection effect. The operation detection effect is an effect of notifying that an operation has been detected when there is an operation on the push button 31B during the operation effective period of the instruction effect (in the above embodiment, the effect is a connection effect, Although it was incorporated in the notice effect, the effect may be separated from the effect and the notice effect in the above embodiment). Similar to the connection effect and the notice effect in the above embodiment, the start timing of the operation detection effect varies depending on the operation timing, but the end timing does not change. In other words, the start timing of the effect executed after the operation detection effect does not depend on the operation timing. As in the above-described embodiment, the operation detection effect period may be fixed, and the effects executed after the operation detection effect may be executed sequentially forward.

  When the operation is not performed at the best timing (step S908A; No), execution setting for normal operation detection effect is performed (step S908E). In step S908E, for example, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the normal operation detection effect is started. The normal operation detection effect may be any display that displays an image notifying that an operation has been detected, for example.

  According to steps S908A to S908E described above, it is a case where a plurality of instruction effects are executed with one variable display, and it is determined that the second hold display advance notice is executed. When the best timing operation is performed first, the best timing effect for changing the color of the target hold display symbol is executed, and the second hold table advance notice is executed. And even if there is an operation at the best timing after the second time, only the best timing effect that does not change the color of the target hold display symbol is executed, and the second hold display notice is prevented from being repeatedly executed. .

  In steps S908C, S908D, and 908E, a timer initial value is set in an operation detection effect timer (a timer that is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and measures the execution period of the operation detection effect). The timer initial value is a value corresponding to the execution period of the operation detection effect (a value set in advance, and here is a constant value regardless of whether or not it is the best timing effect. In the best timing effect) It may be a value changed according to whether or not it is present), and is added to the timer value of the current instruction effect timer. By doing in this way, the execution end time of the operation detection effect can be fixed.

  In step S <b> 914, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the period for executing the operation detection effect. This determination may be made based on the timer value of the operation detection effect timer. When the timer value of the operation detection effect timer is other than 0, that is, when the current time is the period for executing the operation detection effect (step S914; Yes), the timer value of the operation detection effect timer is decremented by 1 (step S915), It is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0 (step S916).

  When the timer value after decrementing by 1 is not 0 (step S916; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern. Based on the presentation control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to detect operation in the image display device 5. Effect operation control for displaying the effect image of the effect is performed (step S919). In addition, execution of operation detection effect is implement | achieved by repeatedly performing step S919 for every timer interruption. Note that the rendering operation control (particularly, the display control command to the display control unit 123) in step S919 is performed together with the rendering operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols in step S560 after the processing in FIG. May be performed.

  If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0 (step S916; Yes), the operation detection effect end setting is performed because the operation detection effect is finished (step S917). In step S917, for example, an instruction to end the screen display of the operation detection effect is given to the display control unit 123, and the effect image is switched to another image. Thereafter, execution setting of a connection effect or an instruction effect is performed (step S918). For example, in step S918, the effect control pattern is rewritten so that the next effect specified by the effect control pattern (such as the effect specified by the effect execution pattern selected this time) will be started. In addition, when performing execution setting of a connection effect or a notice effect, a timer initial value is set in the connection effect timer or the notice effect timer. The timer initial value is a value corresponding to the execution period of the connection effect or the notice effect (a value set in advance, and may be a value that differs depending on the type of the connection effect or the notice effect).

  After step S918 or step S919, if the timer value of the operation detection effect timer is 0, that is, if the current time is not a period for executing the operation detection effect (step S914; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs step S920 and subsequent steps. Execute the process.

  In the first modification, when the instruction effect is executed before the notice effect, and the execution of the second hold display notice is determined, the second operation is performed when the operation is at the best timing. A hold display notice is executed (the effect of changing the color of the target hold display symbol is executed).

  In the case of executing the instruction effect and when the execution of the second hold display notice is determined, when the operation is not at the best timing (when the instruction effect is executed a plurality of times, once at the best timing). When there is no operation, the hold display advance notice may be executed in the next variable display (for example, when the next variable display is not the target). In this case, it is sufficient to perform control such as changing the hold display symbol of the target to another color at the start of variable display after the next or during variable display. Further, when it is determined not to execute the notice effect when the second notice effect etc. determination table is referred to, the execution information “1” corresponding to the hold display number “1” of the start winning command buffer after the stored content shift is executed. ST ”may be stored (for example, when the target flag of the hold display number“ 1 ”is off). In the first modification, even if it is determined that the second hold display notice is to be executed, the second hold display notice is executed when the notice effect is not executed or the operation is not at the best timing. Although this is not done, it is possible to increase the execution opportunity of the hold display notice by doing as described above. In addition, when the variation time of the variation pattern is short, execution of the notice effect or the execution of the second hold display notice may be restricted. The execution information “ST” may be stored in correspondence with the hold display number “1” of the buffer (for example, when the target flag of the hold display number “1” is off). As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunity to execute the hold display notice.

  In the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, in step S913 and the like, if there is no operation on the push button 31B during the operation effective period of the instruction effect, other instruction effects and connection effects that are scheduled to be executed thereafter. , It is not necessary to cancel the execution of the notice effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, only some effects may be canceled. Note that, as shown in FIG. 32, by not canceling the execution of the instruction effect, the number of executions of the instruction effect that can be expected to be performed at the best timing can be secured (the possibility that the operation at the best timing will be performed). ) Will increase the fun of the game.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an effect screen when the instruction effect A and the operation detection effect are executed. When the instruction effect is executed, a meter including the bar B1, the timing specific image T1, and the area JS is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the timing specific image T1 is displayed to move left and right in the bar B1 (moves to one end). Then, the movement toward the other end is repeated) (see FIG. 43A).

  When the push button 31B is pressed in the state of FIG. 43A, the timing is the best timing (when the operation timing is the timing when the timing specific image T1 is in the area JS), When execution of the second hold display notice is determined, for example, after performing effect processing such as blinking, darkening, or brightening the entire image of the image display device 5, the operation is performed at the best timing. Is displayed (refer to FIG. 43 (B)), the color of the target hold display symbol H (T) is changed, and the second hold display advance notice is displayed. The best timing effect to execute is executed. Thereafter, the notice effect A is executed in a state in which the color of the target hold display symbol H (T) is changed (see FIG. 43C).

  Note that when the push button 31B is pressed is the best timing, but when it is determined not to execute the second hold display advance notice, the entire image of the image display device 5 is blinked, darkened, or brightened. After performing effect processing such as performing the best timing effect that displays the image that informs that the operation was the operation at the best timing (the image of “best timing!”), But does not change the color of the hold display symbol Execute.

  In the state of FIG. 43 (A), when the timing when the push button 31B is pressed is not the best timing (when the operation timing is a timing when there is no timing specific image T1 in the area JS), the second hold display advance notice Regardless of whether or not execution is determined, an operation detection effect in which “button operation detection” is displayed is executed (see FIG. 43D), and a notice effect A is executed (FIG. 43E). reference).

  In this modified example, with the above configuration, the identification information (here, the game ball) is entered after the game medium (here, the game ball) enters the start area (here, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening) provided in the game area. Here, based on the fact that the start condition that allows the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols to be started is satisfied, the variable information is displayed and the display result is derived, and the display result is predetermined. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is in a specific gaming state (here, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (here, a big hit symbol, a determined decorative symbol of a big hit combination) is derived is configured. It will be.

  In this modified example, with the above configuration, the hold information (here, hold data) is stored for variable display of identification information in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has entered the start area. Holding storage means (here, a special figure holding storage unit, etc.) and a holding display means (here, a holding display symbol) corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding storage means, The CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of step S710) and the hold display mode control means that changes the mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means (here, the second hold display advance notice is executed in step S560). Effect control CPU 120).

  The hold display means may be anything that displays a hold display (here, a hold display symbol) in a predetermined area, for example. The predetermined area includes an area on the screen of the image display device 5 such as the display area 5H of the image display device 5 and other areas on the screen of the other image display device. Also good. Further, the predetermined area may move on the screen or between a plurality of image display devices (for example, the predetermined area may move according to execution of super reach, movement of an accessory, or the like). Further, the position of the predetermined area may be moved on the screen or between a plurality of image display devices depending on the effect mode. Further, the hold display may be displayed by light emission of a light emitter such as an LED. The predetermined area in this case is an area provided with a light emitter such as an LED. Changes in the mode of the hold display include changes in the color of the hold display (e.g., changes in the light emission color when the hold display is displayed by a light emitter), changes in the shape of the hold display, changes in the display position of the hold display, etc. It may be.

  In this modified example, with the above configuration, motion detection means (here, the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B) that can detect the player's motion, and detection effective for detecting the player's motion by the motion detection means. Motion detection for executing a motion detection effect (here, an effect until the push button 31B is operated among operation-related notice effects such as a selection effect and an explanation effect) provided with a period (here, an operation effective period). If the detection timing of the player's motion by the performance execution means (in this case, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the instruction effect in step S560) and the motion detection means is within the detection valid period, it is determined in advance. Notification execution means (here, the operation detection effect is executed in step S560). A presentation control CPU 120), so that is configuration.

  In the first modification, the push button 31B is illustrated as an example of the operation detection unit. However, various types of operation detection units can be used as in the above embodiment.

  In the first modification, the motion detection effect is executed as the instruction effect, but may be another effect, and may not be the variable display effect. For example, it may be an effect executed during the big hit gaming state. For example, the motion detection effect may be an effect for the player to select music or the like. Further, the motion detection effect may be a notice effect such as a conversation notice (a notice effect or the like in which a conversation is advanced by an operation and a notice is given). Or the said description effect, a selection effect, etc. may be sufficient. The first modification does not necessarily require a configuration for executing the first instruction notification, the second instruction notification, the possibility notification, and the like in the above embodiment.

  The detection valid period for detecting the player's motion by the motion detection means is a period during which the predetermined notification is executed in response to the motion when the motion is detected during the period (detection of the player's motion). As long as it is effective). Accordingly, it is possible to detect the player's motion by the motion detection means during the period when the motion detection means does not detect the player's motion (period when the motion detection means is not operating) or the motion detection means. The period during which the predetermined notification is not performed (the period during which the detection by the motion detection unit is invalidated) is not included in the detection valid period. The detection valid period may be defined by a range of a timer value for measuring the execution time of the operation system notice effect, etc. in addition to the effect control pattern (in this case, for example, the execution time of the operation system notice effect, etc. When the timer value for measuring the current value is within the range of the timer value determined in advance according to the operation system notice effect to be executed, it is determined that the present is the detection valid period). The detection valid period may be the entire period other than a part of the execution period of the motion detection effect.

  The predetermined notification may be an image display or production performed in response to the detection of the player's movement during the detection valid period (the notification that the player can recognize that the operation has been performed). It is desirable that the player's motion is detected during the detection valid period (for example, a message indicating that an operation is detected within the detection valid period). .

  And in this modification 1, with the said structure, the said holding | maintenance display mode control means is the predetermined timing (here best is shown) in which the detection timing of the operation | movement of a player by the said motion detection means is within the said detection effective period. The timing of the hold display is changed (here, in step S560, the second operation is performed when the timing of the operation on the push button 31B performed during the operation valid period is the best timing). The effect control CPU 120 for executing the hold display notice is provided.

  The predetermined timing may be a specific period or timing that is a part of the detection effective period. In the first modification, the hold display mode control means changes the hold display mode based on the pre-reading determination result (determination result specified by the start winning command), and thereby the target big hit expectation It is intended to foresee that the degree is high (especially, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher than when the aspect is not changed) and that the ratio of reaching the target is high in the target. For example, it may be determined at a constant rate using a random number value and a table, and may not be particularly related to the big hit expectation degree. That is, a specific notice need not be accompanied to change the mode of the hold display. This also diversifies the production and improves the fun of the game.

  Note that the hold display mode control means changes the hold display mode based on the determination result of the display result as the prefetch determination result, for example, so that the target jackpot expectation is high (in particular, the mode is not changed). May be announced in advance, or may be a fluctuation category (fluctuation pattern, etc.) as a result of the look-ahead determination. In addition, normal reach and super reach are categorized separately as the fluctuation category. Based on the determination result, the mode of the hold display is changed, and as a result, the variable display of the target becomes the reach mode (or the super reach is executed) (particularly, the ratio is high). It is better to foresee that the ratio is higher than when the aspect is not changed. It should be noted that a plurality of change modes (for example, the color after the change) of the hold display mode may be prepared, and the different ratios may be notified according to the change mode.

  The hold display mode control unit is configured to display the hold display when the detection timing of the player's motion by the motion detection unit is a predetermined timing (here, the best timing) within the detection valid period. As an example, in this modified example 1, it is determined whether the operation timing of the push button 31A is the best timing, and when it is determined that it is the best timing, the mode of the hold display is changed. Such a determination may not be performed. For example, in order to detect when the detection timing of the player's action is a predetermined timing, it may be detected by a method other than the determination exemplified above, and the mode of the hold display may be changed based on the detection. For example, instead of determining whether or not the operation timing of the push button 31A is the best timing, the best timing or the hold for changing the color of the hold display symbol according to the data corresponding to each timer value of the instruction effect timer described above By executing the best timing that does not change the color of the display symbol, it is possible to detect when the player's motion detection timing is a predetermined timing based on the data. For example, either the first data indicating that the best timing effect is executed or the second data indicating that the best timing effect is not executed is set in each timer value of the instruction effect timer (for example, the timer initial value). For example, instead of step S908A, it is determined whether the data set in the current timer value is the first data or the second data, and the current timer value is set. If the current data is the first data, the process of step S908B may be executed, and if the data set in the current timer value is the second data, the process of S908E may be terminated. The first data may be set to each timer value in the best timing range, and the second data may be set to each timer value in the non-best timing range. Which data is set for which timer value may be determined in advance for each effect control pattern. When the current timer value is “10” and the first data is set to “10”, the process of step S908B is executed, and when the second data is set to “10”, The process of step S908E is executed.

  In addition, the mode of the hold display is changed when the detection timing of the player's motion by the motion detection means is a predetermined timing (here, the best timing) within the detection valid period. An example of this will be described below. For example, third data (for example, command data of a display control command, data indicating the instruction, or the like) that instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the best timing effect on each timer value of the instruction effect timer described above, or One of fourth data (for example, display control command data or data indicating the instruction) that instructs the display control unit 123 not to execute the best timing effect is set (for example, a timer initial value is set). For example, instead of step S909, the effect control CPU 120 reads the data set in the current timer value and sends the data (display control command such as a command) to the display control unit 123. Transmission may be performed as it is or an instruction (display control command) indicated by the data may be given to the display control unit 123. The third data may be set to each timer value in the best timing range, and the fourth data may be set to each timer value in the non-best timing range. Which data is set for which timer value may be determined in advance for each effect control pattern. Further, when the third data is transmitted or the command indicated by the third data is given, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same determination as in step S908B, and when the second hold display advance notice is executed, the hold control is performed. When the best timing effect that changes the color of the display symbol is executed and the second hold display notice is not executed, the display control unit 123 is controlled to execute the best timing effect that does not change the color of the hold display symbol. . When the third data is transmitted or there is a command indicated by the third data, the display control unit 123 changes the color of the hold display symbol according to the control of the effect control CPU 120 or the display of the hold display symbol. Perform the best timing effect without changing the color. For example, if the current timer value is “10” and the third data is set to “10”, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the third data as it is to the display control unit 123 as a display control command. Or the display control command indicated by the third data is transmitted, and the display control unit 123 is controlled in accordance with the determination as to whether or not the second hold display notice is to be executed, so that the color of the hold display symbol is changed. The best timing effect that does not change the color of the timing effect or the reserved display symbol is executed. If the current timer value is “15” and the fourth data is set to “15”, the presentation control CPU 120 transmits the fourth data to the display control unit 123 as it is as a display control command. The display control command indicated by the fourth data is transmitted so that the best timing effect is not executed.

  The hold display mode control means may change the hold display mode to any one of a plurality of modes. For example, in the hold display advance notice, the hold display symbol may be changed to one of a plurality of colors. For example, as the colors of the hold display symbols, white (normal color), blue (hold display notice with a slightly higher jackpot expectation), green (hold display notice with a higher jackpot expectation than blue), red (hit expectation expectation) Prepare multiple colors, such as a hold display notice higher than green). For example, in step S706, the production control CPU 120 determines the final color of the hold display symbol (the final form of the hold display) along with the presence or absence of the hold display notice. At this time, the determination is made so that the relationship between the final color and the big hit expectation degree is as described above. For example, in the pre-reading notice execution determination table of FIG. 39, instead of “executed”, “executed (blue)” in which the final color is blue, and “executed (green) in which the final color is green. ”A look-ahead notice that has a determination result of“ executed (red) ”with the final color being red, and the determination ratio is the relationship between the final color and the jackpot expectation as described above The final color is determined with reference to the execution determination table. Further, the final color may be determined after determining the type of hold display notice. And when it is a case where a plurality of types of such final colors are prepared and the motion detection effect and the instruction notification are performed a plurality of times (for example, a series of effects according to a performance execution pattern performed within one variation ( (Including a plurality of instruction effects, etc. in the pseudo-ream) and a pre-reading notice effect executed over a plurality of fluctuations, etc.), when the hold display notice is executed, the operation detection effect or instruction notification is performed. Each time the operation (action) to be performed is at the best timing, the color of the hold display symbol (the mode of hold display) is changed, and finally the color (mode) determined above is the hold display symbol (hold display) May be changed. For example, when executing the hold display advance notice (when executing step S788, etc.), the number of times of the instruction effect executed in the current effect execution pattern (the maximum number of times that the best timing can occur) is specified, and the specified number of times And a final color, a color change mode (a mode of changing the hold display mode) is determined in advance. For example, if the number of times is 3 and the final color is red, the best timing occurs up to 3 times, so the color of the reserved display pattern is changed from white to blue, blue to green, Decide to change from green to red. For example, if the number of times is one and the final color is green, the best timing is one time maximum, so the color of the reserved display symbol is determined to change from white to green when the best timing occurs. To do. For example, if the number of times is 3 and the final color is green, the best timing will be 3 times at maximum, so the color of the reserved display pattern will change from white to blue and from blue to green each time the best timing occurs Decide to let Even if the best timing occurs after the color is changed to green, the color of the hold display symbol is not changed (for example, forcibly determining No in step S908B, for example, the second hold display advance notice). (See the description above after performing once). In step S908C, setting to change the hold display symbol is performed in accordance with the determined color change mode (mode for changing the hold display mode). It should be noted that the best timing does not always occur, and there are times when the operation is not performed in the first place. In such a case, the color of the hold display symbol is changed at the best timing in accordance with the determined change mode. At the end of the last instruction effect or at the end of the variable display, the color of the hold display symbol is If the determined final color has not been reached, the color of the reserved display pattern may be forcibly changed to the final color determined above by the next variation. It should be noted that the remaining of the hold display notice may be executed by changing the color or instructing effects after the next change. In addition, when the best timing occurs in the last instruction effect, regardless of the current color of the reserved display symbol, the color of the reserved display symbol may be forcibly changed to the final color determined above. Good. If the best timing has never occurred, the second hold display notice may be canceled or carried over to the next change. Such a configuration increases the player's willingness to participate in the game.

  In Modification 1, with the above configuration, a predetermined notification is executed when the operation detection timing (here, the operation timing for the push button 31B) reaches a predetermined timing (here, the best timing). In addition, since the mode of the hold display is changed, it is possible to increase the willingness to participate in the motion detection effect (such as the instruction effect) and to improve the interest of the game.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous, etc., one change pattern designation command is used when starting the change. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 3)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

(Modification 4)
The technical idea in the above embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and a plurality of types of identification information are provided It is also possible to apply the present invention to an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is completed. According to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, or the like. For example, the slot machine detects a motion of the player (for example, the same as in the above embodiment, a MAXBET button used for the progress of the slot, a start lever, first to third stop buttons, etc.) ) And an instruction notification for instructing an action, and when an operation is detected by the operation detecting means after the instruction notification is executed, a gaming state (for example, BB, RB, AT ( Assist time), RT (replay time, etc.), and the like. Note that the instruction notification and the possibility notification may be realized by performing the instruction effect or the notice effect of the above embodiment for the slot machine, or by executing the effect on the slot machine. The specific notification effect may be one in which an instruction notification is executed a plurality of times in one game as an effect that is completed in one game (the effect in the effect execution pattern is executed in one game). It may also be executed over a plurality of games (each effect in the effect execution pattern may be executed in a plurality of games). For example, the instruction effect A and the connection effect A may be executed in the first game, and the instruction effect B and the notice effect B may be executed in the second game. In addition, the operation valid period may be until the end of the current game (for example, until the third stop of the symbol is made) or a predetermined operation (for example, until the first stop is made). The specific time may not be set.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Action detecting means for detecting the action of the player;
Instruction notification execution means for executing instruction notification for instructing operation;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the possibility of shifting to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when an action is detected by the action detection means after the instruction notification;
The instruction notification includes a first instruction notification and a second instruction notification executed after the first instruction notification.
The notification effect executing means is executed when an operation is detected by the motion detection means after the second instruction notification, and when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after the first instruction notification. It is possible to perform a notification effect that is more likely to shift to the advantageous state than
When an operation is detected by the operation detecting means after the first instruction notification, the second instruction notification can be executed after an effect different from the notification effect is executed,
The notification effect is more likely to shift to the advantageous state than the first notification effect and the first notification effect that are executed when an operation is detected by the operation detection means after the second instruction notification. A second notification effect is included,
The first notification effect is not executed when no operation is detected by the operation detection means after the second instruction notification,
The second notification effect is also executed when an operation is not detected by the operation detection means after the second instruction notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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