JP6401941B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can execute an effect in accordance with a player's operation.

  Some gaming machines allow a player to perform an operation and execute a predetermined effect when a predetermined operation is detected. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology that prompts a user to press a push button provided in a pachinko gaming machine and notifies an approximate operation valid period with a meter. When the button is pressed, an effect for use provided in the pachinko gaming machine is activated.

JP2013-116291A (paragraph 0491, FIG. 63)

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, the predetermined effect is merely executed when the predetermined operation is detected within the operation valid period, and the interest of the effect accompanied by the player's operation is enhanced. It was difficult.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a production accompanied by a player's operation.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
Operation detecting means (production control microcomputer 100) capable of detecting the player's operation (operation of the push button 120);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 100) capable of performing production,
Suggestion information display means for displaying suggestion information (time bar 2000 updated from 100% to 0% as time passes) that can be updated as time passes and suggests the effective period of operation (microcomputer for effect control) 100), a pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment and the third embodiment,
The effect executing means executes the second effect when the first condition based on the detection of the operation detecting means is satisfied after executing the first effect (the value of the counter hit counter is set to the first consecutive hit during the first background period). When the number of times is reached, the first background is changed to the second background), and after the second effect is executed, the third effect is executed when the second condition based on the detection of the operation detecting means is satisfied (the second effect). 2) When the value of the counter hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count during the background period, the second background is changed to the third background)
The suggestion information display unit updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first effect is executed (updates the time bar 2000 from 100% in the first background period), and the second effect. Is updated from the second stage updated from the first stage (the time bar 2000 is updated from a state of 50% in the second background period),
The effect execution means includes the first timing when the timing when the first condition is satisfied and the second timing when the timing when the first condition is satisfied are different from the first timing. 2 effects can be executed from a specific timing (FIG. 37 (4) and FIG. 41 (4): a timing 5 seconds before the background image changes from the second background to the third background in S3125A and S3125B (time bar 2000). The background image is changed from the first background to the second background).
The suggestion information display means includes
Regardless of whether the timing when the first condition is satisfied is the first timing or the second timing, the suggestion information is updated from the second stage ,
The suggestion information is hidden in response to the establishment of the first condition, and when the second effect is executed, the effective period of the operation is less than when the first condition is established. It is a gaming machine characterized by displaying suggestion information again .
According to this, when the first effect is executed and the first condition is satisfied, the second effect is executed, when the second effect is executed and the second condition is satisfied, the third effect is executed, The suggestion information is updated from the first stage when the first effect is executed, and the first information is updated from the second stage updated from the first stage when the second effect is executed. The effect, the second effect, and the third effect can be shown as a series of effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect accompanied by the player's operation .

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect execution means can execute a special effect before the second specific effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied (a first cut-in effect in which the character 3000 appears in S3124A and S3124B). Is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest before the second specific effect is executed.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 2,
When the special effect is being executed, it is difficult to view the suggestion information (FIGS. 37 (3) (4) and 41 (3) (4)): Time when the first cut-in effect is being executed. The game machine is characterized in that control is performed so that the bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen.
According to this, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the special effect is being executed.

In the means 3, the special effect is shown in the period (FIGS. 37 (3) (4) and 41 (3) (4)) until the second specific effect is executed based on the first condition being satisfied. Period), it should be executed.
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest by effectively using the period until the second specific effect is executed.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to any one selected from means 1 to 3,
If the first condition is not satisfied before the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the execution of the second specific effect is limited (the value of the continuous hit counter is changed until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%). The game machine is characterized by not changing to the second background unless the first number of consecutive hits is reached (when S3102 is YES, S3125A and S3125B are not executed).
According to this, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to perform an operation based on the suggestion information.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to any one selected from means 1 to 4,
If the first condition is not satisfied before the suggestion information reaches a specific stage, an alternative effect can be executed without executing the second specific effect (until the time bar 2000 reaches a state of 50%). In addition, if the value of the counter hit counter does not reach the number of first hits, the substitute effect is executed without changing to the second background (S3104B of FIG. 33 is executed).
According to this, the fall of the interest by the 2nd specific production not being performed can be suppressed.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one selected from means 1 to 5,
Depending on the game value given to the player based on the game corresponding to the first specific effect, the number of operations required to establish the first condition when the first specific effect is executed is different (S2103). The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of first consecutive strikes is determined based on the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (expected degree of big hit) specified by the fluctuation pattern.
According to this, the player's willingness to operate can be aroused and the interest can be enhanced.

The invention according to means 7
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 6 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment),
The predetermined effect is executed in accordance with the timing when the suggestion information is updated to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image from the second background to the third background). The timing to change to
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the first stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing at which the first condition is established and the timing at which the second condition is established (FIG. 37: Time The period during which the bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% is uniform).
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control for updating the suggestion information from the first stage to the third stage.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 8
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment) described in any one selected from means 1 to 7,
The predetermined effect is executed in accordance with the timing when the suggestion information is updated to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image from the second background to the third background). The timing to change to
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the second stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing at which the first condition is satisfied and the timing at which the second condition is satisfied (FIG. 41: first). The time bar 2000 related to the two time bar moving images is uniformly updated from 50% to 0%).
According to this, the control for updating the suggestion information from the second stage to the third stage can be simplified.

  Moreover, the form which implements invention mentioned later includes the invention which concerns on the means 9-15 shown below.

First, the invention according to means 9 is
Operation detecting means (production control microcomputer 100) capable of detecting the player's operation (operation of the push button 120);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 100) capable of performing production,
When a specific effect (background change effect) is executed by the effect executing means, suggestion information that can be updated with the passage of time and suggests the execution period of the specific effect (100% to 0% with the passage of time) A suggestion information display means (production control microcomputer 100) for displaying a time bar 2000 updated until the game machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment),
The effect execution means executes the second specific effect that is the specific effect when the first specific effect that is the specific effect is executed and the first condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied (first When the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits during the background period, the second background is changed from the first background to the second background, and the second condition based on the detection of the operation detecting means is executed. When the is established, a predetermined effect is executed (when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count during the second background period, the second background is changed to the third background).
The suggestion information display means updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed (updates the time bar 2000 from 100% in the first background period), and the second When the specific performance is executed, the suggestion information is updated from the second stage updated from the first stage (the time bar 2000 is updated from a state of less than 100% in the second background period),
The effect execution means can execute the second specific effect according to the timing when the first condition is satisfied (FIG. 29 (4): according to the value of the consecutive hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count). The background image is changed from the first background to the second background after elapse of the first cut-in effect period predetermined in S3125).
According to this, the second specific effect is executed when the first specific effect is executed and the first condition is satisfied, and the predetermined effect is executed when the second specific effect is executed and the second condition is satisfied. At the same time, the suggestion information is updated from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed, and the suggestion information is updated from the second stage updated from the first stage when the second specific effect is executed. Thus, the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the predetermined effect can be shown as a series of effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect accompanied by the player's operation.

The invention according to means 10 is
A gaming machine described in means 9,
The effect executing means can execute a special effect before the second specific effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied (in S3124, execute the first cut-in effect in which the character 3000 appears). It is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest before the second specific effect is executed.

The invention according to means 11 is
A gaming machine described in means 10,
When the special effect is being executed, it is difficult to visually recognize the suggestion information (FIGS. 29 (3) and (4)): Control that does not display the time bar 2000 on the screen when the first cut-in effect is being executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the special effect is being executed.

The invention according to means 12 is
A gaming machine described in any one selected from means 9 to 11,
If the first condition is not satisfied before the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the execution of the second specific effect is limited (the value of the continuous hit counter is changed until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%). The game machine is characterized by not changing to the second background unless the first number of consecutive hits is reached (YES in S3102 and S3125 is not executed in the case of No in S3103).
According to this, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to perform an operation based on the suggestion information. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the execution of the second specific effect even though it is substantially difficult to establish the second condition.

The invention according to means 13 is
A gaming machine described in any one selected from means 9 to 12,
If the first condition is not satisfied before the suggestion information reaches a specific stage, an alternative effect can be executed without executing the second specific effect (until the time bar 2000 reaches a state of 50%). In addition, if the value of the counter hit counter does not reach the number of first hits, the substitute effect is executed without changing to the second background (S3104B of FIG. 33 is executed).
According to this, the fall of the interest by the 2nd specific production not being performed can be suppressed. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the execution of the second specific effect even though it is substantially difficult to establish the second condition.

The invention according to means 14 is
A gaming machine according to any one of the means 9 to 13 selected from:
Depending on the game value given to the player based on the game corresponding to the first specific effect, the number of operations required to establish the first condition when the first specific effect is executed is different (S2103). The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of first consecutive strikes is determined based on the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (expected degree of big hit) specified by the fluctuation pattern.
According to this, the player's willingness to operate can be aroused and the interest can be enhanced.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 15
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment) described in any one selected from means 9 to 14,
The predetermined effect is executed in accordance with the timing when the suggestion information is updated to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image from the second background to the third background). The timing to change to
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the first stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing at which the first condition is established and the timing at which the second condition is established (FIG. 29: Time The period during which the bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% is uniform).
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control for updating the suggestion information from the first stage to the third stage.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the background image in a background change effect. It is a flowchart which shows a background change effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a background change production execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the repetition hit count determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st background time process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd background time process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a time chart when a background change effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a background change effect. It is a time chart when a background image does not change to a 2nd background. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when a background image does not change to a 2nd background. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the 1st background in case an alternative production is performed. It is a time chart when an alternative production is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an alternative effect. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st background time process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart when the background change effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background change effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the 1st background which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd background time process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart when the background change effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment is performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Embodiments of the present invention include gaming machines according to first to third embodiments described below. In the following, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described first, then the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to the differences from the first embodiment, and the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be further described. Differences from the first embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the first to third embodiments, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. Then, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as variable display) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value is played. It is configured to give to the person.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display result determined in advance as a display result of a variable symbol special display (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the establishment of the start condition after the game medium has passed through the start area Is derived and displayed, a “big hit (specific gaming state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

[1. First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 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 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the change display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, the fluctuation display including the reach effect is referred to as reach fluctuation display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9. For example, as an effect performed by the effect display device 9, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is executed, as will be described later. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the fluctuation display result in the reach state is a jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot determination is made, the teammate character performs an effect that wins and is determined to be out of play. Occasionally, an effect that the ally character loses is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be suggested whether or not a big hit will be made by winning or losing a professional wrestling or soccer game. Also, for example, instead of displaying the result of winning or losing or the like, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic such as a story is executed, and the result of the story varies depending on whether the jackpot determination is made or not. You may make it perform the production which makes it appear.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation display of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that displays the second special symbol as identification information in a variable manner. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is that the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)) 13 after passing (including winning)), the first start condition of the variable display (for example, the first area of the reserved specific area shown in FIG. 13A described later (area corresponding to the total reserved memory number counter = 1)) The data indicating “first” is set in the state, the state where neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is displayed, and the state is not the big hit gaming state) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses. In this embodiment, the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed according to the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14.

  The variation display of the second special symbol is that the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the second start prize opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)) 14 after passing 14 (including winning)), the second start condition of the variable display (for example, the first area of the reserved specific area shown in FIG. 13A described later (area corresponding to the total reserved memory number counter = 1)) The data indicating “second” is set in the state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not being displayed, and the state is not the big hit gaming state) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. The effective start winning for the second start winning opening 14 is winning for the second starting winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4).

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The effective start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is winning to the first starting winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4).

  A hold display area 18 c is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The holding display area 18c is the first number based on the numerical data extracted from the numerical data (such as a big hit determination random number) extracted when the game ball is effectively started at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The number of items in which the variable display of one special symbol or the second special symbol is not executed is displayed. That is, after the first start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is satisfied, the number of the first start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is not satisfied (the first reserved memory). When the second start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is satisfied, and the second start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is satisfied (referred to as “number”). The total number of reserved memories, which is the total number of the second reserved memory number). In the hold display area 18c, the number of hold displays corresponding to the combined hold storage number is displayed in a predetermined display mode (for example, a round normal display mode). Each hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c corresponds to each numerical data (such as a big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) as the hold storage.

  In this embodiment, since the hold display area 18c for displaying the combined hold storage number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition. be able to. Further, in this embodiment, every time an effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 and an effective starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 are generated in order from the left as viewed from the player of the effect display device 9. The hold display corresponding to the new hold storage is displayed. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays in the hold display area 18c are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The effect display device 9 is used as a decoration (effect) symbol during the change of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the change of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variation display of production symbols. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  Based on the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Specifically, the normal symbol variation display is performed when the normal start condition which is the execution condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is not displayed in the state where the normal symbol reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (4)). After the effective start winning that passes through the gate 32 occurs), the normal symbol variation display start condition (for example, the normal symbol hold storage number is not 0, and the normal symbol variation display is not executed), and The state where the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not executed) is established, and when the variation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display 10 is completed, a winning symbol (for example, symbol “7”) or an off symbol (for example, symbol “−”) is derived and displayed as a stop symbol. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a winning symbol (for example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Here, the normal symbol reserved memory display 41 displays the number of normal symbol reserved memories. Each time the effective start winning that the game ball passes through the gate 32 occurs while the normal symbol reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4 in this example), the normal symbol reserved memory number is incremented by one (to this) Accordingly, the normal symbol hold memory display unit 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1), and each time the normal symbol fluctuation display is started, the normal symbol hold memory number is subtracted by 1 (according to this, the normal symbol hold memory display unit) 41 decreases the number of LEDs to be lighted by 1).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it can be started to display the first special symbol variation display (for example, when the first start condition is satisfied). The first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable symbol display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, when the second start condition is satisfied), The second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the low base state is a game state in which the game ball is not controlled so as to facilitate the effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14, and the high base state is more than the low base state. The gaming state is controlled such that the game ball is likely to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (the execution condition of the variable display in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established).

  In this embodiment, the low probability state is a determination value in the low probability state (a value in a range narrower than the determination value in the high probability state) as a big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing at the start of special symbol variation. This is a state in which the probability of a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state in which the judgment value at the time of the high probability state (a value in a wider range than the low probability state) is used as the jackpot judgment value in the jackpot judgment processing at the time of starting the special symbol variation. The state that is raised.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable symbol display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol. Further, when it is determined that the display result is the big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, it is further determined whether the display result is the probability variation big hit symbol, the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, or the normal big hit symbol. That is, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit, or a normal big hit.

  For example, when the special symbol variation display is started, if it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the display result is not to be a jackpot symbol (set as a loss symbol), “-” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is started, if it is determined that the display result is a big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, “7” in the case of a probable big hit according to the determined big hit type, In the case of a normal big hit, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and in the case of a sudden probability variation big hit, “1” is determined.

  If the special symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, if the production symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol), the gaming state at the end of the jackpot gaming state Is shifted to the high probability / high base state, and the high probability / high base state is continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started. In addition, when the special symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol (that is, when the production symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol), the gaming state is set to a low probability / high base state at the end of the jackpot gaming state. The low probability / high base state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times or the next jackpot gaming state is started. If the gaming state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit gaming state, and then the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times without starting the big hit gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is low. Probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, there are a low probability / low base state, a high probability / high base state, and a low probability / high base state as gaming states. In the following description, the low probability / low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

  The game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination using a hit determination random number extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 32 when the normal symbol variation display is started. When it is determined that it is a win in the hit determination, the win symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined that the hit is not determined (deviated) in the hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed. The symbol 10 is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the device 10.

  Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a predetermined rate (for example, 2/13). Further, the variation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control for a predetermined period (for example, release control for 0.5 seconds × one time for a total of 0.5 seconds) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, 11/13). Further, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control longer than the predetermined period (for example, release control of 2.5 seconds × 2 times for a total of 5 seconds) is executed.

  Thus, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening variation control in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability that the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variation in the ordinary symbol Based on the fact that the display result is a winning symbol, open extension control is performed in which the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. Further, special symbol shortening variation control is performed in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. By executing these four controls in the high base state, it becomes easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14.

  In other words, the normal symbol shortening variation control reduces the variation time of the normal symbol (for example, the variation time is 10 seconds when the normal symbol shortening variation control is not performed, whereas the normal symbol shortening variation control is performed. The rate at which the change of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state. As a result, it becomes easier to make an effective start winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Further, the normal symbol probability change control increases the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, whereas the normal symbol probability change control). The probability that the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it is easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14. In addition, the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is extended by the opening extension control (for example, the opening time when the opening extension control is not executed). Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (0.5 seconds in total), but when the opening extension control is executed, the opening time is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (total 5 seconds)) It becomes easy to make an effective start winning in the second start winning opening 14. Furthermore, since the special symbol variation time is reduced by the special symbol shortening variation control in which the special symbol variation time is shortened, the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, the second reserved memory). This makes it possible to reduce the number of situations where an invalid start prize is generated and facilitate an effective start prize.

  Thus, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which normal symbol shortening variation control, ordinary symbol probability variation control, open extension control, and special symbol shortening variation control are executed to a high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be controlled by executing any one of these controls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag indicating a variation display state of a special symbol, a probability changing flag indicating whether or not a high probability state is present, and a high base state Data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls and a high base flag indicating whether or not there is) are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that displays effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. Will suddenly change and suddenly a probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is displayed as a final stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a “reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 26A), the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed. (Even in the case of sudden probability big hit, after the reach state is temporarily displayed, the symbol is temporarily stopped and then the production symbol is changed again and sudden probability big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is finally stopped and displayed.) .

  Here, sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. The jackpot is a very short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability / high base state. That is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a high probability / high base state without going through the big hit gaming state. By providing such a jackpot type, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. In this embodiment, a game effect according to the variation pattern of the effect symbol is executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-0 and non-reach PA1-2 is used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach out”. A pattern is available. For non-reach PA1-0, non-reach PA1-1, and non-reach PA1-2, the variation times of special symbols (effect designs) are 2 seconds, 8 seconds, and 15 seconds, respectively. Since the non-reach PA1-0 has the shortest fluctuation time of 2 seconds, it may be referred to as a “shortening fluctuation” fluctuation display mode.

  In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “reach out”, it is a variation display mode of “normal reach out” with a reach production of “normal reach”. A variation pattern of normal PA2-0 to normal PA2-2 and a variation pattern of super PA3-0 to super PA3-3, which is a variation display mode of “super reach out” accompanied by a “super reach” reach production, are prepared. Yes. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  For normal PA2-0, normal PA2-1, and normal PA2-2 with “normal reach” reach production, the variation time of special design (production design) is 20 seconds, 24 seconds, and 28 seconds, respectively. Yes. In the variation pattern of the variation display mode of “normal reach loss”, the character “reach!” Is displayed as the reach effect, and the deviant symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol without developing into the super reach with the battle effect. The

  Here, of the fluctuation patterns of “out of normal reach”, the normal PA 2-1 and the normal PA 2-2 are both fluctuation patterns with pseudo-continuous fluctuation. “Pseudo-continuous variation” means that a specific symbol (predetermined display result) that is different from the jackpot symbol (specific display result) is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop symbol (display result) is displayed in the variation display of the production symbol. This is an aspect of a mode in which the variable display is resumed. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a combination effect design in which the character symbol “NEXT” stops in the “medium” symbol display area is used as the specific symbol. In the following description, such a combination of effect symbols may be referred to as a pseudo-continuous symbol. Normal PA2-0 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production without performing pseudo-continuous variation. Normal PA2-1 is a variation pattern that shifts to a reach effect after a single pseudo-continuous change is executed, and normal PA2-2 shifts to a reach effect after two pseudo-variable changes are executed. This is a fluctuation pattern.

  For Super PA3-0, Super PA3-1, Super PA3-2, and Super PA3-3, which have a “Super Reach” reach production, the variation time of special design (production design) is 40 seconds and 44 seconds, respectively. 48 seconds and 52 seconds. In the variation pattern of the variation display mode of “super-reach”, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach effect, and a battle effect is performed in which the ally character and the enemy character battle in the reach state (super) Development to reach). Then, as the ally character loses to the enemy character and the battle is ended, a symbol that is not the final stop symbol is derived and displayed. Super PA3-0 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production without performing pseudo-continuous variation. Super PA3-1 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production after one quasi-continuous variation is executed, and Super PA 3-2 shifts to reach production after two quasi-continuous variations are executed. The super PA 3-3 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production after three pseudo-variations are executed.

  Further, as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern of normal PB2-0 to normal PB2-2 which is the fluctuation display mode of “normal reach big hit” with the reach effect of “normal reach” A variation pattern of super PB3-0 and super PB3-3, which is a variation display mode of “super reach big hit” accompanied by a reach effect of “super reach”, is prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  For normal PB2-0, normal PB2-1, and normal PB2-2 with “normal reach” reach production, the variation time of the special design (production design) is 30 seconds, 34 seconds, and 38 seconds, respectively. Yes. In the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display mode of these “normal reach big hits”, the character “reach!” Is displayed as the reach production, and it does not develop into a super reach with battle production. Or the probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed. Normal PB2-0 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production without performing pseudo-continuous variation. In addition, the normal PB2-1 is a variation pattern that shifts to a reach effect after one quasi-continuous variation is executed, and the normal PB2-2 shifts to a reach effect after two quasi-continuous variations are performed. It is a fluctuation pattern.

  Super PB3-0, Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, and Super PB3-3 with “Super Reach” reach production have a special symbol (production design) variation time of 50 seconds, 54 seconds, respectively. It is 58 seconds and 62 seconds. In the variation pattern of the variation display mode of these “super reach jackpots”, the character “reach!” Is displayed as the reach effect, and a battle effect is performed in which the ally character and the enemy character battle in the reach state (super) Development to reach). Then, as the ally character wins the enemy character and the battle is ended, a big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol or probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. Super PB3-0 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production without performing pseudo-continuous variation. Super PB3-1 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production after one quasi-continuous change is executed, and Super PB3-2 shifts to reach effect after two quasi-continuous variations are executed. Super PB3-3 is a variation pattern that shifts to reach production after three pseudo-continuous variations are executed.

  In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “suddenly probable big hit”, normal PC2-2 which is a variation display mode of “normal reach big hit” accompanied by reach production of “normal reach”, and “super reach” Super PC3-3, which is a variation display mode of “super reach jackpot” with reach production, is prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  The normal PC 2-2 with the “normal reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 36 seconds. In the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display mode of “normal reach big hit”, after two pseudo continuous fluctuations are executed, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as a reach effect, and it does not develop into a super reach with a battle effect. In addition, once the combination of effect symbols (which is different from the above-described pseudo-continuous symbols) is temporarily displayed. Thereafter, the variation display of the effect symbol is resumed, and the probability variation big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The super PC 3-3 accompanied by the “super reach” reach production has a special symbol (production design) variation time of 60 seconds. In the variation pattern of the variation display mode of this “super reach big hit”, after three pseudo-variations are executed, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach effect, and in the reach state, the characters of the allies and enemy characters A battle effect is performed to develop a battle (development to super reach). Then, once the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, a combination of effect symbols (which is different from the above-described pseudo-continuous symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as the teammate character reversely wins against the enemy character and the battle ends, the variation display of the production symbol is resumed, and the probability variation big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the effect data (process table) corresponding to the variation time is provided for each variation pattern of the effect symbol. The production control microcomputer 100 stores production data corresponding to each variation pattern command, and based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the variation display of the special symbol is started. An effect corresponding to the variation pattern command is executed by the effect display device 9 or the like.

  In this embodiment, every time a game ball effectively wins a prize at the first start winning opening 13, a big hit determination random number (random R), which is a hardware random number, is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. 5 is extracted. Sequentially stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, every time the game ball effectively wins the second start winning opening 14, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. Store sequentially in the pending storage buffer. The hardware random number and the software random number are updated at a predetermined timing (for example, every 4 ms and every predetermined interrupt process).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the variation pattern may be determined by one-stage lottery processing without providing a step for determining the variation pattern type.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. In this example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and are divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the case of an outlier, a variation pattern including a non-reach X0 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including a shortening variation without reach and a variation pattern including a variation pattern without a reach and without a shortening variation. The classification is classified into a non-reach X1 which is a type, a normal X1 which is a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach, and a super X1 which is a variation pattern including a variation pattern with super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a normal Y1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and a super Y1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach. It is classified. In addition, when it is a sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into a normal Y2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a super Y2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number (random R). .

  The jackpot determination table includes a low probability jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (low probability / low base state, low probability / high base state) and a high probability jackpot determination table used in a high probability state. . Each value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the low probability jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the high probability jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 based on the occurrence of the effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and uses the extracted value as a jackpot determination random number (random R). First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Depending on the determination result, a symbol designating command and a scheduled change pattern command to be described later are transmitted. Even when the variable display based on the effective start winning is started, it is determined whether the read jackpot determination random number value matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. When the determination random number value matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 6B determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type judgment table shows that when the decision to change the display result to a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type judgment. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, five determination values are assigned to “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol). In the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol), one judgment value for “suddenly probable big hit” is determined. Is assigned (determined as a sudden probability variation jackpot at a ratio of 1/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table (that is, the first special symbol big hit type determination table is assigned). Only when the variation display of one special symbol is performed, it may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), a sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to a low probability / high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Then, after the transition to the low probability / high base state, when the special symbol variation display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the low probability / high base state is finished and the low probability / low base state is obtained. . Note that the low probability / high base state is also ended when the next big hit occurs before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability / high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, the high probability / high base state is entered after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In the jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and determinations corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” respectively. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern type determination table for deviation. The variation pattern type determination table for detachment indicates that the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for deciding the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is out of the design. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. Among these, FIG. 7A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. FIG. 7B shows a variation pattern for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, and when the gaming state is the high base state. A type determination table is shown.

  7A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach X1 (1 to 169). A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (170 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) is set. 7B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and the non-reach X0 (1-150). , Non-reach X1 (151 to 219), normal X1 (220 to 239), super X1 (240 to 251), the determination value corresponding to any of the variation pattern types is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the case of deviation, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 169, the summation pending storage It can be seen that, regardless of the number or gaming state, at least a variable display ("non-reach out") without a reach state is executed. If the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 239, regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state, at least variation display with “normal reach” (“out of normal reach”) is executed. I understand that. Further, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 251, the variation accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state. It can be seen that the display ("superreach off") is executed.

  8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table determines the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variation display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8A is a table that is used when the big hit type is a normal big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) that is compared with a random number (random 2) for determining the fluctuation pattern type. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 100) and super Y1 (1101 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8B is a table used when the big hit type becomes a probable big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 50) and super Y1 (51 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8C is a table used when the big hit type suddenly becomes a probable variation big hit, and is a numerical value to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination ( The determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y2 (1 to 80) and super Y2 (81 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 50, at least regardless of the jackpot type, at least It can be seen that the variable display with normal reach is executed. Further, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach is executed regardless of the big hit type.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of deviation, [the ratio at which the fluctuation pattern without reach is selected> the ratio at which the fluctuation pattern with normal reach is selected> the fluctuation pattern with super reach is selected. The variation pattern type is assigned so that the relationship of [ratio] is established. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of a big hit, the relationship of [ratio where the variation pattern with super reach is selected> ratio with which the variation pattern with normal reach is selected] is established. The change pattern type is assigned. Therefore, regarding the reliability of the variation pattern, the relationship [variation pattern with super reach> variation pattern with normal reach> variation pattern without reach] is established. That is, super reach is more reliable than normal reach. Here, the “reliability of the performance” is “[(ratio that will be a big hit when the production is executed) / (ratio that will be a big hit when the production is executed + deviation when the production is executed]” It is a value calculated by the ratio)].

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The outlier variation pattern determination table changes according to the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “non-reach X0” is determined as the variation pattern type, non-reach PA1-0 (shortening variation) is determined as the variation pattern, and when “non-reach X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, the variation pattern is non- When either reach PA1-1 or non-reach PA1-2 is determined and “normal X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PA2-0, normal PA2-1, or normal PA2-2 is selected as the variation pattern. When any one is determined and “super X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, any one of super PA3-0, super PA3-1, super PA3-2, or super PA3-3 is determined as the variation pattern. .

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type, etc. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on (Random 3). The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “normal Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, one of normal PB2-0, normal PB2-1, or normal PB2-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and “normal Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type. When normal PC2-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and “super Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, super PB3-0, super PB3-1, super PB3-2, or super PB3- 3 is determined, and when “super Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type, the super PC 3-3 is determined as the variation pattern.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9A, when a fluctuation pattern of normal reach is selected in the case of deviation (normal X1), [ratio where a fluctuation pattern for which pseudo continuous fluctuation is not executed is selected> pseudo continuous fluctuation The variation patterns are allocated so that the relationship of the ratio of selecting the variation pattern executed once> the ratio of selecting the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice> is established. Also, when a super-reaching variation pattern is selected in the case of a deviation (super X1), [a ratio at which a variation pattern that does not execute pseudo continuous variation is selected> a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is executed once is selected. The ratio of the variation pattern is assigned so that the relationship of the ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice is selected> the ratio in which the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times is selected is satisfied. Has been done. As described above, in the case of a deviation, the ratio of selecting the variation pattern decreases as the number of pseudo continuous variations increases.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when a normal reach variation pattern is selected in the case of a probable big hit or a normal big hit (normal Y1), a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is executed twice is selected. The variation pattern is assigned so that the relationship of ratio> ratio in which a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is executed once is selected> ratio in which a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is not performed is selected is established. . Further, when the normal reach variation pattern is selected in the case of sudden probability big hit (normal Y2), only the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice is selected. Also, when the variation pattern of the super reach is selected in the case of the probable big hit or the normal big hit (super Y1), [ratio where the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed three times is selected> the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed twice. The ratio is such that the ratio of the variation pattern to be selected> the ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed once> the ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is not executed> is established. A pattern is assigned. Further, when the super reach variation pattern is selected in the case of sudden probability variation big hit (super Y2), only the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times is selected. As described above, in the case of big hit, the ratio of selecting the variation pattern increases as the number of pseudo-variable variations increases.

  According to the assignment of the variation pattern shown above, regarding the reliability, [variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is executed three times> variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is executed twice> pseudo continuous variation is executed once. The relationship of “variation pattern> variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation is not executed” is established. With such a configuration, the player expects the pseudo continuous variation to be executed, and expects the pseudo continuous variation to be executed as many times as possible.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variation display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C7XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big win and the determination result of the type of the big win. The command C7XX (H) is an effect control command (scheduled change pattern command) indicating which change pattern is to be obtained among the winning determination results.

  The game control microcomputer 560, when the effective start winnings are made to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14, numerical data extracted at the time of starting winning (a big hit determining random number, a big hit type determining random number, a fluctuation Based on the pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is big, the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of jackpot is set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is set in the EXT data of the variation planned pattern command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can determine the type of the big hit, and the fluctuation scheduled pattern. The variation pattern can be recognized based on the command.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted in accordance with whether or not the jackpot is large and the type of jackpot.

  For example, if it is determined that the result is “displacement” at the time of effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 sets the pattern in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A designation command (symbol 1 designation command) is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  The production control microcomputer 100 receives the effective start winning by receiving a symbol designating command or a scheduled change pattern command based on the fact that the game ball has received an effective starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Before the variable display start condition corresponding to is established, the display result of the variable display may be a big hit symbol (possibility of a big hit) and the display mode of the variable display may be super reach It is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect for predicting sex.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol each time a variation display of a special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. A display result designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

(Storage processing to the hold memory buffer at the time of effective start winning)
When an effective start winning in the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. For example, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  When an effective start winning at the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. For example, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. Random numbers are stored in accordance with the effective start winning order in both the storage areas of the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, and n = 1, 2, 3, 4 exists, = 1 is stored in the storage area, and if no random number is stored in the storage areas n = 2, 3 and 4, the random number is stored in the storage area n = 2. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

(Transmission process of start winning command at the time of effective start winning)
If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the jackpot type with which they match is confirmed. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of the normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type determination value (35-39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation scheduled pattern command for designating a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a first reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designating command, the scheduled change pattern command, and the first reserved memory number addition designating command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a symbol designating command, a scheduled change pattern command, and a first reserved memory number addition designating command are transmitted in this order. Upon receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received symbol designating command, change scheduled pattern command, and first reserved memory number addition designating command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

  If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C to check the jackpot type that matches. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-38) of probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type judgment value (39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation scheduled pattern command for designating a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets a second reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designating command, the scheduled change pattern command, and the second reserved memory number addition designating command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the symbol designation command, the change scheduled pattern command, and the second reserved memory number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. Receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received symbol designation command, change scheduled pattern command, and second reserved memory number addition designation command in the start prize winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process executed in the interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 every predetermined time (for example, every 4 ms). In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may make it do.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-time effect process for determining in advance at the time of start winning the change display result and the change pattern when the change based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218A), and transmits a scheduled change pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1218B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218A and S1218B, the CPU 56 always starts the winning at the first start winning opening 13 and executes the winning effect processing at S1217. Both of the scheduled change pattern commands are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of S1218A to S1218C is executed, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1217 is executed, A set of three commands, that is, a scheduled change pattern command and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time reduction flag is not set), and when the winning is based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 on condition that the big hit game is not being played. An effect process (S1217) may be performed. In other words, if the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning effect process (S1217) is restricted so that the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach is not executed. It may be. In the configuration in which the display of the variation of the second special symbol is performed with priority, in a game state in which it is easy to start the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that even if the pre-reading notice effect is executed, a state in which the change display of the notice target is not executed easily occurs. However, by restricting the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning winning effect from being made at the first start winning port 13 and avoid such a state. be able to. Further, by restricting the effect processing at the time of winning during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that the reserved memory for the big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is in progress, for example, a special symbol process that changes depending on each process from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state, from the start of change of special symbols to the end of change (derivation display of stop symbols) It is confirmed by the value of the flag. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs the effect processing at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether it is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, You may make it restrict | limit execution of a prefetch notice effect.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1224). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1225).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1226). In the processing of S1226, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may make it do.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1227). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1228A), and transmits a variation scheduled pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1228B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228C).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1228A and S1228B, the CPU 56 always receives the symbol designating command and the command designation command and the winning-time effect processing of S1227 after starting the second winning winning opening 14 and executing the winning effect processing in S1227. Both of the scheduled change pattern commands are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1228A to S1228C is executed, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect processing at the time of winning of S1227 is executed, A set of three commands, a scheduled change pattern command and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted in one timer interrupt.

  In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process in S1227 may not be performed in the normal state. In other words, the winning design effect process of S1227 may be executed only in the normal state to transmit the symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command. In the case of a configuration in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reserved memory when in the high base state, conversely, the winning effect effect process in S1227 is executed only in the high base state. The symbol designation command and the scheduled change pattern command may be transmitted. In the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variation scheduled pattern command may not be transmitted without executing the winning effect processing in S1227.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process of S1227 may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in S1227 may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). With such a configuration, when the prefetching notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the prefetching notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1227. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit, decide the big hit type, or decide the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning starts, Check in advance whether the jackpot will be a big hit, the type of jackpot, and the variation pattern. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the variation of the effect symbol is performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result at the time of winning. It is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that a big hit or super reach will be made during the display.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state is set. Confirm (S221). The probability variation flag is set for a period during which the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state by the game control microcomputer 560. The time reduction flag is set for a period during which the gaming state is controlled to the high base state by the gaming control microcomputer 560. If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1226 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the high probability state is obtained in S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual starting of the varying display based on the starting winning. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 and whether or not the change display based on the start winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit or sudden probable big hit before, the normal state changes to a high probability / high base state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” as the symbol designation command A setting process is performed (S224). Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S225 whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and whether or not it is a high base state (specifically, whether or not a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag are set). ). It should be noted that there are a plurality of periods from the confirmation of whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are met in S225 at the time of starting winning until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. May be displayed. Therefore, at the time of starting winning, the game state is between the time when it is confirmed in S225 whether it is in the high probability state and whether it is in the high base state, or until the actual display based on the starting winning is started. (For example, when a probabilistic big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a high probability / high base state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the gaming state determination result in S225 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S226). In this example, when the gaming state is in the low base state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5, the variation pattern type determination random number for the variation pattern type determination is used by using the variation pattern type determination table for loss in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining whether the value is included in the range of “non-reach X1”, “normal X1”, or “super X1”. Further, when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, or when the gaming state is the high base state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 7B is used. By determining whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is included in the range of “non-reach X0”, “non-reach X1”, “normal X1”, or “super X1”, the variation pattern type Determine.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1226. (S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1227 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6C is used. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating the “normal big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that the “sudden probability change big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “sudden probability change big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the jackpot type determination result in S230 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S231). In this example, when the big hit type is a normal big hit, the fluctuation pattern type determination random number value is “normal Y1” or “super Y1” using the big hit change pattern type determination table of FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining which range is included. When the big hit type is a probable big hit, using the big hit variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8B, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is either “normal Y1” or “super Y1”. The variation pattern type is determined by determining whether it is included in the range. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is “normal Y2” or “super Y2” using the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table of FIG. The variation pattern type is determined by determining which range is included.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern type determined in S226 or S232 and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S240). In this example, for the deviation variation pattern type determined in S226, the variation pattern determination random number value corresponds to the variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination table for deviation shown in FIG. 9A. The variation pattern is determined by determining which range of the variation pattern is included. For the big hit variation pattern type determined in S232, using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B, the variation pattern determination random value is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern is determined by determining which range is included.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data specifying the variation pattern determined in S240 as the EXT data of the variation planned pattern command (“C7XX”) (S241). In this way, it is determined which variation pattern is selected at the time of starting winning a prize, and the determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 as a variation scheduled pattern. In the present embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 100, each variation planned pattern command, and the variation time of the variation pattern designated by the EXT data of each variation planned pattern command (the time indicated as the special diagram variation time in FIG. 4), Are stored in association with each other. Therefore, in the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the change scheduled pattern command, the change time corresponding to the change scheduled pattern command, that is, the numerical data extracted at the time of starting winning (a big hit determination random number, a big hit type determination random number, a change It is possible to specify the variation display variation time to be executed based on the pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 15, in the start winning command storage area, an area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number (first reserved memory number + second reserved memory number) is stored. ~ 8) is secured. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable scheduled pattern command, and a reserved memory number addition are added within one timer interruption. A command of a specified command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designating command, a variable scheduled pattern command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command are stored so as to be associated with each other. Area is reserved.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In the following description, the command for starting winning (including the first reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the first reserved memory number adding specifying command is the first. The command at the time of start winning (including the second reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the second reserved memory number addition specifying command may be collectively referred to as “one hold command”. ) May be collectively referred to as a second pending command. Further, the first hold command and the second hold command may be collectively referred to as a hold command.

  Further, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 15 is the first storage area (storage area) at the timing of starting the variation display of the effect symbol every time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in 1), and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted.

  In addition, based on the command at the time of start winning (symbol designation command or scheduled change pattern command) stored in the start winning command storage area, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, The production mode can be determined.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit, the big hit type is decided, or the fluctuation pattern is decided. At the timing when the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, before the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is started, whether or not the big win is determined in advance, the type of the big win, the fluctuation pattern Confirm. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and for example, the reach control microcomputer 100 becomes super reach during the variation display of the effect symbol. It becomes possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that.

(Processes associated with the start of changes in special symbols)
The CPU 56 does not display any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the special reserved memory is not zero. Start displaying fluctuations. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines the first of the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 13A) unless the total number of reserved storage is 0 and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether the data is “first” data or “second” data.

  When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also reduced by 1. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the display result 1 designation command (offset designation) is set. When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, the display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set, and if it matches the jackpot type judgment value (35 to 39) of sudden probability change big hit, the display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. set. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storage is less than 5. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern type is determined based on a random number for pattern type determination (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 1st reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 1st special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “second”, the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total pending storage number counter (the count value of the first pending storage number counter + the count value of the second pending storage number counter) is also reduced by 1. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the second reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the display result 1 designation command (offset designation) is set. When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-38) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, a display result 3 designation command (specified probability change big hit) is set, and if it matches the big hit type judgment value (39) of sudden probability change big hit, a display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. . The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storage is less than 5. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern type is determined based on a random number for pattern type determination (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 2nd reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 2nd special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of the change of the second special symbol, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the second reserved memory number subtraction specifying command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a random number for determining a stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol, a background change effect to be described later, and the first case of executing the effect. Each random number for determining the presence / absence of execution of various effects and various aspects of the effects, such as random numbers for determining the number of repeated hits and the number of second consecutive hits, is stored in the RAM. In S707, these random numbers are generated. The count value of the counter for updating is also updated.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) as a display result designation formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area.

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store.

  If the received effect control command is any of the change scheduled pattern commands, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received change scheduled pattern command is the latest among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area where the symbol designation command is stored.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sends the received first reserved memory number addition designation command to each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command are stored. The effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the combined reserved memory number storage area. In addition, the production control CPU 101 increases the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c by one. For example, the pending display in the round normal display mode is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command and the scheduled change pattern command are stored. In addition, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area, and adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the combined reserved memory number storage area. In addition, the production control CPU 101 increases the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c by one. For example, the pending display in the round normal display mode is increased by one. The hold display corresponding to the first hold command and the hold display corresponding to the second hold command are displayed in different display modes (for example, the hold display corresponding to the first hold command is displayed in a white circle, (2) A hold display corresponding to the hold command may be displayed in a blue circle).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and stores the total reserved memory number. 1 is subtracted from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the area.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area and stores the total reserved memory number. 1 is subtracted from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the area.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol is realized. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the first special symbol variation and the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the second special symbol variation may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset.

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Jackpot display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S2000).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S2000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (S2001). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S2001, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 associates each variation pattern command in advance with each variation pattern command, and whether or not each variation pattern command is a variation pattern command transmitted when the display result is out of order, or the display result varies with certainty. It is stored whether it is a fluctuation pattern command transmitted in the case of big hit or normal big hit, or whether it is a fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted in the case where the display result is a sudden probability change big hit. For this reason, whether or not the display result is a big hit only by the variation pattern command, and if the display result is a big hit, it is specified whether or not it is a sudden big odd hit (or whether or not it is a normal big hit or a positive big hit) Is possible.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 associates with each variation pattern command in advance, the variation time of the variation pattern designated by each variation pattern command, and the number of pseudo continuous variation executed in the variation pattern. (0 times, 1 time, 2 times, 3 times) and the pseudo stop symbol temporary stop timing (for example, remaining fluctuation time × (Information that the x-th pseudo continuous symbol temporary stop is executed at the timing of x seconds) is stored. For this reason, it is possible to specify the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations executed with the fluctuation pattern designated by the read fluctuation pattern command and the timing of pseudo continuous symbol temporary stop.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 associates each variation pattern command in advance with the timing at which the production symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area in the variation pattern designated by each variation pattern command ( For example, when the remaining fluctuation time is xx seconds, the production symbol (excluding symbols related to pseudo-continuous symbols) is stopped in the “left” symbol display area), and the fluctuation pattern is associated with the reach state. In this case, the reach state establishment timing (for example, information that the reach state is established at the timing of the remaining variation time xx seconds) is stored. Therefore, it is also possible to specify the stop timing of the left effect symbol and the reach state establishment timing in the variation pattern designated by the read variation pattern.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 19, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses “135 as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols such as “is determined. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a high probability state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of not in a high probability state (in this embodiment, an even symbol) is not Also called probabilistic design.

  In this embodiment, if the read variation pattern command is accompanied by pseudo-continuous variation, the CPU 101 for effect control uses a temporary stop symbol (that is, “NEXT” in the “medium” symbol display area). The combination of effect symbols in the “left” symbol display area and the “right” symbol display area when the character symbol “” is stopped is also determined. Further, in this embodiment, if the read variation pattern command is selected when the read variation pattern command suddenly becomes a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 also determines the off-set symbol that is temporarily displayed after transition to the reach effect. . Random numbers for determining these temporary stop symbols are also updated in S707 described above.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a background change effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the background change effect and determining the first and second consecutive strike counts for execution (S2002). The background change effect as the specific effect is an effect of changing the background image of the effect symbol according to the player's operation, and when the player repeatedly presses the push button 120, the first change shown in FIG. It is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit to the player depending on which stage of the first background, the second background shown in (b), and the third background shown in (c).

  Note that the specific effect accompanying the player's operation is not limited to such a background change effect, but may change the image displayed in the specific display area of the effect display device 9 in accordance with the player's operation. good. In addition, when a plurality of effect display devices are provided, the effect symbol variation display is executed by one effect display device, and the predetermined effect is executed by another effect display device different from this. In this case, the specific effect may be one in which an image of another (the latter) effect display device changes according to the player's operation. In addition, the specific effect is not in response to the player's multiple operations, but in response to the player's single operation, the second effect (for example, a change to the second background) or a predetermined effect (for example, the third background). May be executed.

  First, in the variable display in which the background change effect is executed, the background image at the start of the change becomes the first background (FIG. 20A). In this example, the first background is a clear sky image. When the push button 120 is repeatedly hit and reaches the number of first hits within a first change allowable period (until the time bar 2000 changes from 100% to 50%) to be described later when the background is the first background, Changes from the first background to the second background (FIG. 20B). In this example, the second background is a rain image. Further, when the push button 120 is repeatedly hit and reaches the second consecutive hit count within a second change allowable period (until the time bar 2000 reaches 0%) described later when the second background is set, the background image is displayed in the second background. The background changes to the third background (FIG. 20C). In this example, the third background is a lightning strike image.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the background change effect determination processing in S2002. In the background change effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the background change effect based on the background change effect execution determination table of FIG. 22 (S2101). In the background change effect execution determination table, if the variation pattern command read in S2000 is a command designating “non-reach”, the background change effect is not executed at a rate of 99%, and a rate of 1%. To decide to execute the background change effect. In the case of a command for designating “out of normal reach”, it is determined not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 95% but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of a command designating “superreach off”, it is determined not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 75% but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 25%. If the command designates “normal reach big hit”, it is determined not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 70% but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 30%. If the command designates “super reach big hit”, it is determined not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 40% but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 60%. If the variation time specified by the variation pattern command read in S2000 is less than a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), it is determined not to execute the background change effect.

  As described above, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit, the background change effect is executed at a higher rate than the case of the loss, so the player executes the background change effect. I hope that. In addition, when the variation pattern of the variation display is “super reach”, the background change effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of “normal reach”. Expect to be executed.

  Next, when it is determined that the background change effect is not to be executed (NO in S2102), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background image as a normal background (S2105) and ends the background change effect determination process. Thereby, when the variable display without a background change effect is started, the background image becomes a normal background that is not any of the first background to the third background. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the background change effect (YES in S2102), the effect control CPU 101 determines the first and second consecutive strike counts based on the repeat strike count determination table shown in FIG. Determine (S2103).

  Here, the first number of consecutive hits is the number of times the push button 120 is operated to change the background image from the first background to the second background. If the push button 120 is operated for the first consecutive hits within a period from the time bar 2000 shown in FIG. 30 to 100% to 50%, the effect control CPU 101 executes the first cut-in effect. The background image is changed from the first background to the second background. In this embodiment, the first cut-in effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined fixed period (for example, 1 second) after it is detected that the push button 120 has been operated for the first consecutive hits.

  The time bar 2000 is displayed when the background image is the first background, and is updated as time elapses from 100% which is the first stage (start stage), and 0% which is the third stage (end stage). It is deleted when it is updated. In this embodiment, the time bar 2000 is displayed in a state of 100% at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and then updated by 90%, 80%,..., 0%, 10% per second. It is information and is erased when updated to 0%. In other words, when the number of operations of the push button 120 operated within the period from 1 second to 6 seconds after the start of the fluctuation reaches the first consecutive hit count, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first cut-in effect for a fixed period (for example, After execution for 1 second, control is performed to change the background image from the first background to the second background.

  Thus, the period until the time bar 2000 is changed from 100% to 0% is a period in which the background image may change when the player repeatedly hits the push button 120. It can be said that this is a suggestion image that suggests a period during which the background change effect can be executed for the player. In addition, the time bar 2000 suggests an effective operation period during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective, and can also be said to indicate a remaining period during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective. That is, during a period in which the time bar 2000 is updated, the player operates the push button 120 so that the operation is effectively counted to a predetermined number of consecutive hits (first or second consecutive hits). When it reaches, it can be expected that some kind of production will be executed.

  The second consecutive hit count is the number of times the push button 120 is operated to change the background image from the second background to the third background. When the push button 120 is operated for the second consecutive number of hits within a period from when the background image changes to the second background until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second cut-in effect. After execution, the background image is changed from the second background to the third background. In this embodiment, the second cut-in effect is a non-display until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% (that is, until 11 seconds after the start of the fluctuation) after it is detected that the push button 120 has been operated for the second consecutive hits. It is an effect executed for a fixed period. In other words, the production control CPU 101 operates the push button 120 that is operated within the period from when the background image becomes the second background until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% (that is, until 11 seconds after the start of variation). Has reached the second consecutive number of hits, the second cut-in effect is executed after the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (that is, until 11 seconds after the fluctuation starts), and then the background image is changed from the second background to the third. Control to change to the background.

  In S2103, if the variation pattern command read out in S2000 specifies “pseudo continuous variation 0 times”, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first consecutive strike count to 20 times and sets the second repeat strike count to 200. Set to times. In this embodiment, since it is substantially impossible to operate the push button 120 200 times within a period until the time bar 2000 is updated to 0%, the number of pseudo continuous operations is 0. In the background change effect executed in this case, the change from the second background to the third background is limited. Further, if “pseudo continuous fluctuation once” is designated, the first consecutive hit count is set to 20 and the second repeat hit count is set to 30. Further, if “pseudo continuous variation 2 times” is designated, the first consecutive hit count is set to 10 times and the second consecutive hit count is set to 15 times. Further, if “pseudo continuous variation 3 times” is designated, the first consecutive hit count is set to 10 times and the second consecutive hit count is set to 5 times.

  Thus, when the number of first continuous hits is small (in the case of 10 times), it can be expected that the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations will be larger than when the number of first continuous hits is large (in the case of 20 times). . Further, it can be expected that the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations increases as the number of second continuous hits decreases. As described above, in this embodiment, the larger the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the higher the percentage of big hits. Therefore, when the first background is changed from the first background to the second background with a small number of continuous hits, the second is obtained with a small number of consecutive hits. When the background changes to the third background, the player expects a big hit. This makes it interesting to see how many times it took to change from the first background to the second background, or how many times it took to change from the second background to the third background. Can improve the interest of the background change production. In this embodiment, the temporary stop timing of the pseudo continuous symbol when the pseudo continuous variation is executed is a timing at which 11 seconds or more have elapsed from the start of the variation of the effect symbol, and the time bar 2000 is displayed. The pseudo-continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped during a certain period (period in which the background may change).

  In this embodiment, the background image is always changed from the first background to the second background when the first consecutive hits are executed within the predetermined period. When the second consecutive hits are executed within the period, the background image is always changed from the second background to the third background. That is, as an effect pattern of the background change effect, an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the first background to the second background regardless of the number of repeated hits, or a background image that changes from the second background regardless of the number of repeated hits. There is no separate production pattern that does not change in the third background. On the other hand, the background change effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit to the player depending on how far the background image changes. For example, the background image is not changed from the first background to the second background. There is also a need to provide a pattern or an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the second background to the third background. However, if a variety of effect patterns are provided in advance, it is necessary to secure a storage capacity corresponding to the effect patterns, and there is a problem that the step of determining the effect pattern is complicated.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, for example, by setting the number of consecutive hits that are substantially difficult to reach, such as the second number of consecutive hits in the case of “pseudo continuous fluctuation 0 times”, a plurality of effects are provided in advance. An effect pattern that does not change the background image from the second background to the third background without providing a pattern is realized. Thereby, for example, it becomes possible to provide an event that “at least one pseudo-variation is determined when the background changes to the third background”, and the interest can be improved without complicating the processing. As for the number of first hits, an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the first background to the second background without setting a plurality of effect patterns in advance by setting the number of consecutive hits that is substantially difficult to reach. May be realized.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the background image as the first background (S2104), and ends the background change effect determination process. Thereby, when the variable display accompanied by the background change effect is started, the background image becomes the first background. Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern read in S2000 (S2010). Next, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S2011. In S2011, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the left and right speakers 27 and 27) as various lamps and production parts is executed (S2012). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 27 and 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Here, in this embodiment, it is assumed that image data related to the background change effect is not set in the process table. The effect control CPU 101 uses the image data of the background image (one of the first background, the second background, and the third background) as a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the fifth layer for the background image). Execute the process to write to. Further, a process of writing the image data of the time bar 2000 in a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the fourth layer for the time bar moving image) is executed. Further, a process of writing the image data for the first cut-in notice and the image data for the second cut-in notice in a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the third layer for the cut-in notice) is executed. The VDP 109 produces a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data written in each region of the VRAM (region corresponding to each layer) and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output to the display device 9. In this manner, the effect control device 9 displays effect symbols and images related to background change effects.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S2013). The effect control CPU 101 can grasp the display timing of the time bar 2000 (for example, 1 second after the start of variation) and the erase timing (for example, 11 seconds after the start of variation) based on the value of the variation time timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 is a first start winning command set stored in the start winning command storage area (a design designation command of the storage area 1, a scheduled change pattern command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command). The oldest determination result) is deleted, and the contents of the storage area after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one (S2014). In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c one by one (S2015). That is, the hold display displayed on the leftmost as viewed from the player side in the hold display area 18c is deleted, and all other hold displays are shifted to the left by one hold display.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S2016).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3001) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S3002). When the process timer times out (S3003), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S3004). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S3005).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the background image is the first background (S3006). If the background image is the first background (Y), a first background process described later is executed (S3008), and the process proceeds to S3010. On the other hand, if the background image is not the first background (N in S3006), it is confirmed whether the background image is the second background (S3007). If the background image is the second background (Y), a second background time process described later is executed (S3009), and the process proceeds to S3010. On the other hand, when the background image is not the second background (N in S3007), that is, the background change effect is not executed and the background is the normal background, or the background change effect is executed until the third background. If it has changed, the process proceeds to S3010 without executing S3008 and S3009.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (S3010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S3011). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the process proceeds to S3011. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first background time process of S3008. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time bar moving image is being reproduced (S3101). In this example, the time bar video is updated at a constant rate (10% per second) from 100% to the time bar 2000 (see FIG. 30 etc.), and finally becomes 0% over 10 seconds. It is a moving image, and playback is started when 1 second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, and playback ends when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation. Accordingly, whether or not the time bar moving image is being reproduced can be confirmed by checking whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation is between 1 second and 11 seconds. As will be described later, the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the effect display device 9 by executing the first cut-in effect, the second cut-in effect, or the like even during the playback period of the time bar video. It may become invisible to the player.

  If it is not during the playback period of the time bar video (No in S3101), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is not between 1 second and 11 seconds, the production control CPU 101 is the playback start timing of the time bar video. Whether or not it is the timing when 1 second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, and if it is the playback start timing, (1) start playback of the time bar video (100% remaining at the start of playback) ) And (2) the player repeatedly hits the player by displaying an image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and a continuous hit notification image 1000 (see FIG. 30 and the like) consisting of a character image of “Let's hit continuously !!” It prompts (S3110). At this time, the value of the counter hit counter is set to zero. The value of the counter hit counter is incremented by 1 every time the push button 120 is operated once. Then, the first background process is terminated.

  If it is during the playback period of the time bar video (Yes in S3101), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is between 1 second and 11 seconds, the effect control CPU 101 has passed the first change allowable period. It is confirmed whether or not (S3102). If the value of the counter hit counter does not reach the number of first hits determined in S2103 within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited. In this example, since the first change allowable period is a period from 100% to 50% of the time bar 2000, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation exceeds 6 seconds. By doing this, it can be confirmed whether or not the first allowable change period has passed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 is less than 50%.

  If the first allowable change period has not elapsed (No in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is in the range of 100% to 50%, the effect control The CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the counter hit counter has reached the first hit count (S3121). If the value of the repeated hit counter has not reached the first consecutive hit count (No in S3121), the first background process is terminated. If the value of the consecutive hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). If the first cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3123), and the first cut-in effect is executed for a predetermined fixed period (S3124). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125.

  In S3102, if the first allowable change period has elapsed (Yes in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has exceeded 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is less than 50%, the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3103). If the first cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3103), the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter, so that the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. If it is medium, it is deleted (S3104). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reproduction end timing of the time bar video, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The reproduction of the bar video is finished (the remaining 0% when the reproduction is finished) (S3105). That is, the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the consecutive hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period.

  In the first background process, when the first cut-in effect is being executed (Yes in S3103, Yes in S3122), at the end timing of the first cut-in effect to change the background image to the second background. If there is, that is, the timing when 1 second (a period corresponding to 10% of the time bar 2000) has elapsed since the execution of the first cut-in effect, (1) the first cut-in effect is ended, and (2) The background image is set as the second background, and (3) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed (S3125). At this time, the value of the repeated hit counter is set to zero. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the second background processing in S3009. First, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed (S3202). If the value of the repeated hit counter does not reach the second repeated hit count determined in S2103 within the second change allowable period, the change from the second background to the third background is limited. In this example, the second change allowable period is a period from when the background image changes to the second background (after the first cut-in effect is finished) until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. The control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has exceeded 11 seconds, so whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed, that is, whether the time bar 2000 has become 0% remaining. You can check whether or not.

  If the second allowable change period has not elapsed (No in S3202), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 11 seconds and the time bar 2000 is not 0%, the effect control CPU 101 Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the counter hit counter has reached the second hit count (S3221). If the value of the repeated hit counter has not reached the second repeated hit count (No in S3221), the second background process is terminated. If the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the second consecutive hit count (Yes in S3221), it is confirmed whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3222). If the second cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3222), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3223), and the second cut-in effect is executed (S3224). The second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% (that is, until 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation). If the second cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3222), the second background process is terminated.

  In S3202, if the second allowable change period has elapsed (Yes in S3202), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has exceeded 11 seconds and the time bar 2000 is 0%, The control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3203). If the second cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3203), even if the player subsequently operates the push button 120, the background image does not change to the third background, so that the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. If it is medium, it is deleted (S3204). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reproduction end timing of the time bar video, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The reproduction of the bar video is finished (the remaining 0% when the reproduction is finished) (S3205). That is, the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the second background process is terminated. As described above, the background image does not change to the third background unless the second cut-in effect is executed without the value of the repeated hit counter reaching the second repeated hit count within the second change allowable period.

  In the second background process, when the second cut-in effect is being executed (Yes in S3203), in order to change the background image to the third background, (1) the second cut-in effect is ended, (2) The background image is set as the third background (S3206). Then, the process proceeds to S3205, and the second background process is terminated. As described above, when the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count and the second cut-in effect is executed within the second change allowable period, the background image changes to the third background.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S4001). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S4012. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S4011. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed (S4013). Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S4002 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to S4012.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out of symbol, jackpot symbol) (S4002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the determination process of S4010. When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S4002 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N of S4010), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S4050.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S4002 (Y in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S4011) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is checked whether a reception flag or a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command has been received is set (S4012). The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the start of a jackpot game. Also, the sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the control start of sudden probability variation jackpot. When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S4013) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. (S4014). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S4015), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data) 1. Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (S4016). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S4017).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S4050). .

  Next, a specific example of the background change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a time chart of effect data when the background change effect is executed. In this embodiment, the image displayed on the effect display device 9 is obtained by superimposing image data stored in the storage areas corresponding to the first to fifth layers shown in FIG. . Here, the highest layer is the first layer, the next lower layer is the second layer, the second lower layer is the third layer, the lower three layers are the fourth layer, and the lowest layer. The lower layer is the fifth layer. When the display areas of the upper layer image data and the lower layer image data overlap, the upper layer image data is preferentially displayed on the screen in the overlapped display area. That is, the higher the layer is, the higher the display priority of the image of the layer is, and it is displayed in front of the player (that is, easily visible).

  Here, since the image data of the 4th symbol is stored in the storage area of the 1st layer which is the highest layer, the player can visually recognize this when the 4th symbol's variable display is executed. be able to. In addition, since the image data of the effect symbol is stored in the storage area of the second layer, the display of the image data stored in the storage area of the lower layer does not block the change display of the effect symbol. However, there is a case in which control is performed in which the effect symbol is displayed smaller than usual in the lower right of the screen so that the player can easily see the effect image other than the effect symbol (for example, (b) to (e in FIG. 30). )).

  In addition, the image data of the first cut-in effect, the second cut-in effect, and the continuous hit notification image 1000 are stored in the storage area of the third layer, and the image data of the time bar video is stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. The image data of the background image is stored in the storage area of the fifth layer. Accordingly, the background image is display information having the lowest display priority, and when the first cut-in effect or the second cut-in effect is executed, when the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed, or the time bar moving image When is being played back, the range overlapping the display area is not displayed on the screen.

  In addition, the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect of the third layer are display information with higher display priority than the time bar video of the fourth layer, and the first cut effect and the second cut-in effect Since the display area of the image data of 2 cut-in effects is a range including the display area of the time bar moving image, the image data of the time bar moving image is temporarily stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. However, the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen. On the other hand, the third layer continuous hit notification image has higher display priority than the fourth layer time bar video, but there is no overlapping display area between the continuous hit notification image and the time bar video. It can be displayed.

  When it is determined that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 29 (1) and 30 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image is One background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (2) and 30 (b), at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the time bar video. The continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 are displayed to prompt the player to hit the push button 120 repeatedly. The time bar 2000 is initially displayed at 100%, but then gradually decreases at a constant rate of 10% per second, and the image data is erased when it reaches 0%.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30C, the player who has confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 hits the push button 120 as a result, as shown in FIG. 30C, the time bar 2000 is 50%. (The timing shown in FIG. 29 (5), and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 29 (3) and 30 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the third layer storage area is erased and the third layer storage area is stored. Image data of the first cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for a predetermined fixed period (for example, 1 second). Here, the fixed period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than that of the first cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. In other words, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated as time passes.

  When the fixed period of the first cut-in effect elapses, as shown in FIGS. 29 (4) and 30 (e), the background image is set as the second background and stored in the storage area of the third layer. The image data of 1 cut-in effect is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 is stored in the storage area of the third layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is prompted to press the push button 120 repeatedly.

  Next, as a result of the player hitting the push button 120 continuously as a result of confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000, as shown in FIG. 30 (f), the time bar 2000 is 0% within the second change allowable period. (It is the timing shown in FIG. 29 (7), and 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the counter hit counter reaches the second hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 29 (6) and 30 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the third layer storage area is erased and the third layer storage area is stored. The image data of the second cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as the second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (from the start of fluctuation until 11 seconds have elapsed). Here, the non-fixed period in which the second cut-in effect is being executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than the second cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. In this state, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated as time passes.

  When the playback period of the time bar video ends (when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), the background image is set as the third background and the third layer is stored as shown in FIGS. 29 (7) and 30 (h). The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the area is deleted, and the image data of the time bar moving image stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is also deleted. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

  Thus, based on the fact that the first notification (FIG. 30 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to make repeated hits in the first background is performed, and the number of consecutive hits has reached the first consecutive hit count. To the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 30 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is made to notify the player to make repeated hits in the second background, and the number of consecutive hits reaches the second consecutive hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the fact that the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100 %), And when it is in the second background (when the second notification is made), it is updated from the updated state (less than 100%) from the first stage, so for the player , First background to second back based on the first consecutive strike Changes to, and the change from the second background based on the second barrage to the third background, though can be considered as a series of presentation, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect with the player's operation.

  Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern. In the case of adopting an effect configuration in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the effect, an effect that causes the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. It becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing for changing to the second background is determined according to the timing at which the number of consecutive hits reaches the first number of consecutive hits, and the period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 29) serving as the second background is determined. Since the non-fixed period can be set, the change from the first background to the third background can be completed within a predetermined period. That is, interest can be improved appropriately within a predetermined performance execution period.

  In this embodiment, the first cut-in effect is executed when the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period (until the time bar changes from 100% to 50%). Since it is doing, the interest before changing to a 2nd background can be raised appropriately. Similarly, the second cut-in effect is executed when the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count within the second allowable change period (from the change to the second background until the time bar reaches 0%). Since it is doing, the interest before changing to the 3rd background can be raised appropriately.

  In this embodiment, when the first cut-in effect is being executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 where the first cut-in effect and the display area overlap is not displayed on the screen. Moreover, the fall of the interest by displaying the time bar 2000 which alert | reports an operation effective period when the 1st cut-in effect is performed can be suppressed. Similarly, when the second cut-in effect is being executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 where the display area overlaps with the second cut-in effect is not displayed on the screen. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the display of the time bar 2000 that notifies the operation effective period when the effect is being executed.

  Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (3) to (4) and (6) to (7) and FIGS. 30 (d) and (g), the CPU 101 for effect control For the time bar video played in the 4th layer, the time bar on the screen can be obtained by executing the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect in the upper layer without performing special display control. 2000 is switched between display and non-display. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 simply reproduces a time bar moving image in which the time bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% over 10 seconds at a predetermined timing (for example, timing of 1 second after the start of variation). Display control such as erasing the image data of the suggestion information (time bar 2000) when the first cut-in effect or the second cut-in effect is executed becomes unnecessary. In other words, when the display area of the special effect (first cut-in effect) and the display area of the suggestion information (time bar 2000) overlap, display control for preferentially displaying the display area of the special effect is executed. It is possible to secure the interest of special effects while simplifying the display control of suggestion information.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%). The change from the background to the third background is a timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Furthermore, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the first stage (100%) to the third stage (0%), the timing when the value of the repeated hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count, It is common regardless of the timing at which the number of consecutive hits is reached (10 seconds from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a time bar moving image updated in a certain period from the first stage to the third stage can be used, and the display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

(When changing from the first background to the second background)
Next, processing when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. When it is determined that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 31 (1) and 32 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image is One background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (2) and 32 (b), at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start playback of the time bar video. The continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 are displayed to prompt the player to hit the push button 120 repeatedly.

  Next, as a result of the player confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 having repeatedly pressed the push button 120 or left without hitting continuously, as shown in FIG. Among them, that is, until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (at the timing shown in FIG. 31 (5) and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the first consecutive hit count. And At this time, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the continuous hit notification image 1000 as shown in FIGS. 31 (5) and 32 (d). Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (5) to (7) and FIG. 32 (e), the playback of the time bar video is continued for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. As a result, the background image does not change from the first background, as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, the change from the first background to the second background. Is limited. Temporarily, after the first change allowable period has elapsed (for example, when the time bar 2000 reaches the remaining 20%), the first cut-in effect is based on the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count. Even if it is changed to the second background after passing through, it is practically impossible to perform the operation of the second consecutive number of hits in the remaining period. In such a case, the change from the first background to the second background Even if this is allowed, the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first consecutive hit number within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited, and the background change I try to suppress the decline in the interest of the production. In order to recognize that the player must first make a predetermined number of consecutive hits to change from the first background to the second background before the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, Proper operation can be encouraged.

(When performing alternate production)
Next, FIG. 33 to FIG. 33 show processing when the substitute effect is executed without changing to the second background when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first consecutive hit number within the first change allowable period. 35 for explanation. FIG. 33 is a modification of the first background process shown in FIG. 26, and here, differences from the process of FIG. 26 will be described. If the first cut-in effect is not being executed in S3103 (No), the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter, and therefore the continuous hit notification image 1000 is being displayed. If so, it is deleted (S3104).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the substitute effect is being executed (S3104A), and if the substitute effect is not executed (No), the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% An alternative effect is executed (until 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation) (S3104B). On the other hand, if an alternative effect is being executed (Yes in S3014A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time to end playback of the time bar video, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change. If it is confirmed that it is the playback end timing, the alternative effect is ended and the playback of the time bar video is ended (the remaining 0% at the end of the playback) (S3105A). That is, the image data of the alternative effect is deleted and the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, if the first cut-in effect is not executed within the first change permissible period without the value of the repeated hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count, the alternative effect is executed until the reproduction of the time bar video is completed.

  When it is determined that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 34 (1) and 35 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image is One background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (2) and 35 (b), at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start playback of the time bar video. The continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 are displayed to prompt the player to hit the push button 120 repeatedly.

  Next, as a result of the player who has confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 having repeatedly hit the push button 120 or left without hitting continuously, as shown in FIG. Among them, that is, until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (at the timing shown in FIG. 34 (5) and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the first consecutive hit count. And At this time, as shown in FIG. 34 (5) and FIG. 35 (d), the effect control CPU 101 deletes the repeated hit notification image 1000, and emits the line “More firmly! 3200 images are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (5) to (7) and FIG. 35 (e), the alternative effect is continued for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. As a result, the background image does not change from the first background, as shown in FIG. Here, the image data of the character 3200 as the substitute effect is stored in the storage area of the third layer, similarly to the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect. Since the display area includes the display area of the time bar 2000 of the fourth layer, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen during the time when the alternative effect is being executed even during the playback period of the time bar video. Do not show.

  As described above, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited. Temporarily, after the first change allowable period has elapsed (for example, when the time bar 2000 reaches the remaining 20%), the first cut-in effect is based on the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count. Even if it is changed to the second background after passing through, it is practically impossible to perform the operation of the second consecutive number of hits in the remaining period. In such a case, the change from the first background to the second background Even if this is allowed, the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first consecutive hit number within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited, and the background change I try to suppress the decline in the interest of the production.

  In addition, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited. If the player simply waits for the time bar 2000 to reach 0% with the first background (see FIGS. 32D and 32E), the interest in the game will be reduced. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the first number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the substitution effect is executed, and the interest due to not changing to the second background. To prevent the decline.

  Note that the processes after S3104 in FIG. 33, S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A are also applicable to the second and third embodiments described below, and an alternative effect can be executed in these embodiments. For example, in the second embodiment, the processes after S3104 in FIG. 36 can be replaced with the processes of S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A. In the third embodiment, the processing after S3104 in FIG. 39 can be replaced with the processing in S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A (the time bar moving image in S3105A is replaced with the first time bar moving image).

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, the differences between the first embodiment and the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background is a predetermined fixed timing, and the timing at which the time bar 2000 is 50% (first The timing of change to the third background when the background image changes from the first background to the second background and from the second background to the third background at a timing of 6 seconds after the one background is displayed (from the start of fluctuation). (Timing 5 seconds before). When the background image changes from the first background to the second background and from the second background to the third background, the period during which the background image is the second background is a predetermined fixed period (for example, 5 seconds). . In the second embodiment, the second change permissible period is a fixed period until the time bar 2000 changes from 50% to 0%, and the second counter hit count does not reach the second consecutive hit count within this period. The change from the 2 background to the 3rd background is limited. Further, in the second embodiment, during the period in which the first cut-in effect is executed, the time until the time bar 2000 becomes 50% and changes to the second background after the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count. It is a fixed period.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first background processing in the second embodiment. If the first change permissible period has not elapsed and the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). ). If the first cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3123), and the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change). Until the first cut-in effect is executed (S3124A). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125A.

  In S3102, if the first allowable change period has elapsed (Yes in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has exceeded 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is less than 50%, the effect control is performed. Since the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter, the CPU 101 deletes the continuous hit notification image 1000 if it is being displayed (S3104). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reproduction end timing of the time bar video, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The reproduction of the bar video is finished (the remaining 0% when the reproduction is finished) (S3105). That is, the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the consecutive hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period.

  If the first cut-in effect is being executed in the first background time process (Yes in S3122), it is the end timing of the first cut-in effect to change the background image to the second background. When the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, (1) the first cut-in effect is ended, (2) the background image is set as the second background, and (3) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. (S3125A). At this time, the value of the repeated hit counter is set to zero. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

  Next, a specific example of the background change effect according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When it is determined that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 38 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image is One background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (2) and 38 (b), at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start playback of the time bar video. The continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 are displayed to prompt the player to hit the push button 120 repeatedly. The time bar 2000 is initially displayed at 100%, but then gradually decreases at a constant rate of 10% per second, and the image data is erased when it reaches 0%.

  Next, as a result of the player hitting the push button 120 repeatedly as a result of confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the time bar 2000 is 50% within the first change allowable period. (Since the timing shown in FIG. 37 (5) and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) and 38 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is erased and the storage area of the third layer is stored. Image data of the first cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for a non-fixed period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (until 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation). Here, the non-fixed period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than the first cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. In this state, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated as time passes.

  When time bar 2000 is updated to 50% (after 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), the background image is set as the second background, as shown in FIGS. 37 (4) and 38 (e), and the third layer The image data of the first cut-in effect stored in the storage area is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 is stored in the storage area of the third layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is prompted to press the push button 120 repeatedly.

  Next, as a result of the player confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 hitting the push button 120 repeatedly, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), within the second change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 0%. (It is the timing shown in FIG. 38 (7) and 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second consecutive hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 37 (6) and 38 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is deleted, and the storage area of the third layer is deleted. The image data of the second cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as the second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (from the start of fluctuation until 11 seconds have elapsed). Here, the non-fixed period in which the second cut-in effect is being executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than the second cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. In this state, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated as time passes.

  When the playback period of the time bar video ends (when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), the background image is set as the third background and the third layer is stored as shown in FIGS. 37 (7) and 38 (h). The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the area is deleted, and the image data of the time bar moving image stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is also deleted. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

  In this way, the first notification (FIG. 38 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to make repeated hits in the first background is performed, and the number of consecutive hits reaches the first consecutive hit count. The second background is changed to the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 38 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is made to notify the player that the second background is to be repeatedly hit, and the number of consecutive hits reaches the second hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the fact that the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100 %), And in the second background (when the second notification is performed), the state is updated from the first stage, and is updated from a predetermined specific state (50%). For the player, the first ream The change from the 1st background to the 2nd background based on the 2nd and the change from the 2nd background to the 3rd background based on the second consecutive hit can be seen as a series of effects, with the effects of the player's operation Interest can be improved.

  Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern. In the case of adopting an effect configuration in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the effect, an effect that causes the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. It becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing to change to the second background is a predetermined timing regardless of the timing at which the number of consecutive hits reaches the first number of consecutive hits (the timing at which the time bar 2000 is 50%, the fluctuation) The period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 37) serving as the second background and the second background (timing when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start (display of the first background)) can be set as fixed periods. For this reason, for example, production control based on the assumption that the background image of the rain that is the second background is displayed, for example, the movable accessory of the umbrella is operated at an appropriate timing, or the amount of rainfall gradually increases. It is also possible to perform an effect such as a storm or a rain stop at the end after changing, for an appropriate period. That is, it is possible to facilitate the production control related to the second background and to execute various productions. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by completing the change from the first background to the third background within a predetermined period, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest within a predetermined production execution period.

  In this embodiment, when the first cut-in effect is being executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 where the first cut-in effect and the display area overlap is not displayed on the screen. Moreover, the fall of the interest by displaying the time bar 2000 which alert | reports an operation effective period when the 1st cut-in effect is performed can be suppressed. In particular, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment described later, unlike the first embodiment, the change timing to the second background is determined in advance, so that the second background is changed after the first consecutive hit count is reached. (In the first embodiment, since the timing for changing to the second background is not predetermined, it is possible to change to the second background as soon as the first consecutive hit count is reached). It is necessary to prevent the interest from deteriorating. On the other hand, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment to be described later, the first cut-in effect is executed during the period from the time when the first consecutive hit count is reached until the second background is changed. I try to prevent a decline in interest.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%). The change from the background to the third background is a timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Furthermore, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the first stage (100%) to the third stage (0%), the timing when the value of the repeated hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count, It is common regardless of the timing at which the number of consecutive hits is reached (10 seconds from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a time bar moving image updated in a certain period from the first stage to the third stage can be used, and the display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

[3. Third Embodiment]
Next, the points different from the first embodiment will be described for the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background is a predetermined fixed timing, and after the first background is displayed (variation start) From) when the background image changes from the first background to the second background and from the second background to the third background, the timing is 5 seconds before the change timing to the third background. When the background image changes from the first background to the second background and from the second background to the third background, the period during which the background image is the second background is a predetermined fixed period (for example, 5 seconds). . In the third embodiment, the second change allowable period is a fixed period until the time bar 2000 changes from 50% to 0%, and the second counter hit count does not reach the second consecutive hit count within this period. The change from the 2 background to the 3rd background is limited. In the third embodiment, the period during which the first cut-in effect is executed is a non-fixed period from the time when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits until the change timing to the second background.

  In the background change effect of the third embodiment, two time bar moving images are used: a first time bar moving image and a second time bar moving image. In the first time bar video, the time bar 2000 is displayed in a state of 100% at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and then updated by 90%, 80%, ..., 0%, 10% per second. This suggestion information is erased at the timing when it is updated to 0% or when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of hits within the first change allowable period. In the second time bar video, the time bar 2000 is displayed in a state of 50% at the timing when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change (5 seconds before the change timing when changing to the third background), and then 40%, 30%,... 0%, suggestion information that is updated 10% per second. The timing of updating to 0% or the value of the repeated hit counter within the second change allowable period It is erased when it reaches.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the background change effect of the third embodiment, during the period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed, the first time bar video is not played, and the second cut-in effect is displayed. During the period when the second time bar moving image is not played back. Therefore, the image data of the first cut-in effect and the image data of the second cut-in effect can be stored in the same fourth layer storage area as the first time bar moving image and the second time bar moving image. Furthermore, since the display area of the continuous hit notification image 1000 does not overlap with the display area of the time bar 2000, the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 also has the same fourth layer as the first time bar moving image and the second time bar moving image. The data can be stored in the storage area (this is the same in the first embodiment and the second embodiment). Therefore, in the third embodiment, since the storage area of the third layer is free, this can be used for other effects.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the first background processing according to the third embodiment. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first time bar moving image is being played (S3101B). In this example, in the first time bar moving image, the time bar 2000 (see FIG. 38, etc.) is updated from 100% at a constant rate (10% per second), and finally 0% over 10 seconds. Or at the timing when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits within the first change permissible period.

  If it is not during the reproduction period of the first time bar moving image (No in S3101B), the production control CPU 101 determines whether it is the reproduction start timing of the first time bar moving image, that is, the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. If it is the playback start timing, (1) start playback of the first time bar video (100% remaining at the start of playback) and (2) the appearance of the push button 120 The player is encouraged to make successive hits by displaying a simulated hit image 1000 (see FIG. 38 and the like) consisting of a simulated image and a character image of “Let's hit continuously!” (S3110B). At this time, the value of the counter hit counter is set to zero. The value of the counter hit counter is incremented by 1 every time the push button 120 is operated once. Then, the first background process is terminated.

  If it is during the reproduction period of the first time bar moving image (Yes in S3101B), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first change allowable period has passed (S3102). If the value of the counter hit counter does not reach the number of first hits determined in S2103 within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is limited. In this example, since the first change allowable period is a period in which the time bar 2000 in the first time bar moving image is from 100% to 50%, the effect control CPU 101 exceeds the elapsed time from the start of the variation over 6 seconds. It is possible to confirm whether or not the first change allowable period has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 is less than 50%.

  If the first allowable change period has not elapsed (No in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is in the range of 100% to 50%, the effect control The CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the counter hit counter has reached the first hit count (S3121). If the value of the repeated hit counter has not reached the first consecutive hit count (No in S3121), the first background process is terminated. If the value of the consecutive hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). If the first cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3123), and the reproduction of the first time bar moving image is ended (S3123B). 2 The first cut-in effect is executed for the remaining time until the timing of changing to the background (S3124B). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125B.

  If the first allowable change period has passed in S3102 (Yes in S3102), that is, the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation has exceeded 6 seconds, and the time bar 2000 in the first time bar video is less than 50%. In this case, if the player operates the push button 120 after that, the background image does not change to the second background, so if the continuous hit notification image 1000 is being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 deletes it. (S3104). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reproduction end timing of the first time bar moving image, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. Then, the reproduction of the first time bar moving image is completed (the remaining time is 0% when the reproduction is completed) (S3105B). That is, the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the consecutive hit counter reaching the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period.

  In the first background processing, when the first cut-in effect is being executed (Yes in S3122), it is assumed that the timing is to change the background image to the second background, that is, to the third background. If the timing is 5 seconds before the timing of changing to the third background, (1) the first cut-in effect is ended, (2) the background image is set as the second background, and (3) The reproduction of the second time bar moving image (the moving image in which the time bar 2000 is updated from 50%) is started, and (4) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed (S3125B). At this time, the value of the repeated hit counter is set to zero. Then, the first background process is terminated. As described above, when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing second background processing according to the third embodiment. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second time bar moving image is being reproduced (S3201B). If it is during the reproduction period of the second time bar moving image (Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the second change allowable period has passed (S3202). If the value of the repeated hit counter does not reach the second repeated hit count determined in S2103 within the second change allowable period, the change from the second background to the third background is limited. In this example, since the second change allowable period is a fixed period until the time bar 2000 in the second time bar moving image becomes 50% to 0%, the effect control CPU 101 becomes the second background. By confirming whether or not the elapsed time exceeds 5 seconds, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time bar 2000 has reached 0%.

  If the second change permissible period has not elapsed (No in S3202), if the time bar 2000 is not 0%, the effect control CPU 101 has reached the second consecutive hit count value. It is confirmed whether or not (S3221). If the value of the repeated hit counter has not reached the second repeated hit count (No in S3221), the second background process is terminated. If the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the second consecutive hit count (Yes in S3221), it is confirmed whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3222). If the second cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3222), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3223), the reproduction of the second time bar moving image is ended (S3223B), and the second cut-in effect is performed. Is executed (S3224). The second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the timing when the background image changes to the third background. If the second cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3222), the second background process is terminated.

  If the second allowable change period has elapsed in S3202 (Yes in S3202), that is, 5 seconds have elapsed since the second background, and the time bar 2000 in the second time bar video is 0%. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 does not change the background image to the third background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter. Erasing is performed (S3204). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reproduction end timing of the second time bar moving image, that is, whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the second background is reached, and is the reproduction end timing. In this case, the reproduction of the second time bar moving image is ended (the remaining time is 0% when the reproduction ends) (S3205). That is, the time bar 2000 is deleted. Then, the second background process is terminated. As described above, the background image does not change to the third background unless the second cut-in effect is executed without the value of the repeated hit counter reaching the second repeated hit count within the second change allowable period.

  In the second background time process, if it is not during the playback period of the second time bar video (No in S3201B), it is confirmed whether it is the third background change timing, and if it is the third background change timing (for example, If the timing is 5 seconds after the second background is reached) (1) the second cut-in effect is terminated, and (2) the background image is set as the third background (S3206B). Then, the second background process is terminated. As described above, when the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count and the second cut-in effect is executed within the second change allowable period, the background image changes to the third background.

  Next, a specific example of the background change effect according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 38.

  When it is determined that the background change effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 41 (1) and 38 (a), when the display of the variation of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image is One background. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (2) and FIG. 38 (b), the presentation control CPU 101 determines that it is time to start playback of the first time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation. Then, the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 are displayed to prompt the player to hit the push button 120 repeatedly. The time bar 2000 is initially displayed at 100%, but then gradually decreases at a constant rate of 10% per second and becomes 0% or within the first change allowable period. The image data is deleted at the timing when the value of the repeated hit counter reaches the first repeated hit count.

  Next, as a result of the player hitting the push button 120 repeatedly as a result of confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the time bar 2000 is 50% within the first change allowable period. (Since the timing shown in FIG. 41 (5) and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation), the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 41 (3) and 38 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is deleted, and the storage area of the fourth layer is also the same. The image data of the first time bar moving image stored in is deleted, and the image data of the first cut-in effect is stored instead. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period (unfixed period) until the change timing to the second background (for example, until 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation).

  When the change timing to the second background is reached (when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change), as shown in FIGS. 41 (4) and 38 (e), the background image is set to the second background, The image data of the first cut-in effect stored in the storage area is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the image data of the second time bar moving image are stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is prompted to press the push button 120 repeatedly.

  Next, as a result of the player confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 hitting the push button 120 repeatedly, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), within the second change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 0%. (It is the timing shown in FIG. 41 (7), and 5 seconds have passed since the second background), it is assumed that the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the second consecutive hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 41 (6) and 38 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the image data of the second time bar moving image stored in the storage area of the fourth layer are deleted. In addition, the image data of the second cut-in effect is stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as the second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period (unfixed period) until the change timing to the third background (until 5 seconds have elapsed since the second background).

  When the timing for changing to the third background is reached (when 5 seconds have passed since the second background is reached), as shown in FIGS. 41 (7) and 38 (h), the background image is set as the third background, The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is deleted. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

  In this way, the first notification (FIG. 38 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to make repeated hits in the first background is performed, and the number of consecutive hits reaches the first consecutive hit count. The second background is changed to the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 38 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is made to notify the player that the second background is to be repeatedly hit, and the number of consecutive hits reaches the second hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the fact that the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100 %), And in the second background (when the second notification is performed), the state is updated from the first stage, and is updated from a predetermined specific state (50%). For the player, the first ream The change from the 1st background to the 2nd background based on the 2nd and the change from the 2nd background to the 3rd background based on the second consecutive hit can be seen as a series of effects, with the effects of the player's operation Interest can be improved.

  Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern. In the case of adopting an effect configuration in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the effect, an effect that causes the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. It becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing to change to the second background is a predetermined timing regardless of the timing at which the number of consecutive hits reaches the first number of consecutive hits (the timing at which the time bar 2000 is 50%, the fluctuation) It is possible to set the period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 41) serving as the second background as the fixed period after the start (the timing when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start (display of the first background)). For this reason, for example, production control based on the assumption that the background image of the rain that is the second background is displayed, for example, the movable accessory of the umbrella is operated at an appropriate timing, or the amount of rainfall gradually increases. It is also possible to perform an effect such as a storm or a rain stop at the end after changing, for an appropriate period. That is, it is possible to facilitate the production control related to the second background and to execute various productions. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by completing the change from the first background to the third background within a predetermined period, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest within a predetermined production execution period.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%). The change from the background to the third background is a timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Furthermore, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the second stage (50%) to the third stage (0%), the timing at which the value of the repeated hit counter reaches the first repeated hit count, It is common regardless of the timing at which the number of consecutive hits is reached (5 seconds before the timing of changing to the third background). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a second time bar moving image that is updated in a certain period from the second stage to the third stage can be used, and display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

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Finally, modifications other than the above embodiment will be described.

(1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine inserts gaming media (for example, coins) to set a predetermined bet number, When you operate the operation lever to rotate multiple types of symbols and operate the stop button to stop the symbols, if the combination of stop symbols becomes the predetermined symbol combination, a predetermined number of game media will be sent to the player It may be another gaming machine such as a slot machine to be paid out.

(2) In the above embodiment, when the player operates the first consecutive strike count, the background image changes from the first background to the second background, and when the player performs the second repeat strike count, the background Although the example in which the image changes from the second background to the third background has been described, the previous operation and the subsequent operation performed at this time may be common. For example, the push button is not changed within the first change allowable period. The background image changes from the first background to the second background based on the one-time operation, and the background image changes from the second background to the second background based on the one-time operation of the push button within the second change allowable period. You may make it change to 3 backgrounds. Further, the first consecutive hit count related to the previous operation and the second consecutive hit count related to the subsequent operation may be common. The operation target related to the previous operation may be different from the operation target related to the subsequent operation. For example, the push button 120 is operated in the previous operation, and the stick controller 122 is used in the subsequent operation. May be operated.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the aspect of the background image changes based on the player's operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the movable accessory operates according to the player's operation. For example, the movable accessory operates when the first condition is satisfied (for example, ten consecutive hits are detected), and the movable accessory is operated when the second condition is satisfied (for example, 15 consecutive hits are detected). May operate again. In addition, the first movable accessory operates when the first condition is satisfied (for example, ten consecutive hits are detected), and the first movable accessory is when the second condition is satisfied (for example, 15 consecutive hits are detected). A second movable accessory different from the above may be operated. In addition, a production sound may be output in response to the player's operation. For example, a specific sound effect is output when the first condition is satisfied, and a specific effect is output when the second condition is satisfied. Sound may be output again. Alternatively, the first sound effect may be output when the first condition is satisfied, and the second sound effect different from the first sound effect may be output when the second condition is satisfied. Further, the effect LED may emit light in response to the player's operation. For example, the effect LED emits light when the first condition is satisfied, and the effect LED indicates when the second condition is satisfied. You may make it light-emit again. Alternatively, a predetermined number of effect LEDs may emit light when the first condition is satisfied, and more effect LEDs than the predetermined number may emit light when the second condition is satisfied. Further, the effect LED may emit light in the first mode when the first condition is satisfied, and the effect LED may emit light in a second mode different from the first specific mode when the second condition is satisfied. . As described above, the first effect and the second effect may be a common effect or different effects.

  In the above embodiment, the second effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied during the execution period of the first effect (during the first background period), and during the execution period of the second effect (the second background period). The example in which the predetermined effect is executed when the second condition is satisfied is described in the middle). However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, but the first effect (for example, the first action of the movable accessory or the first specification) When the first condition is satisfied after the output of the second sound effect), the second effect (for example, the second operation of the movable accessory or the second specific sound output) is executed. When the second condition is satisfied after the second effect (for example, the operation of the second movable accessory or the output of the second specific sound effect) is completed, the predetermined effect (for example, the third effect) The operation of the movable accessory or the output of the third specific sound effect) may be executed.

(4) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the time bar 2000 in which the gauge remaining amount decreases with the passage of time is displayed as suggestion information updated with the passage of time. For example, the suggestion information may be displayed for the remaining time during which the background change effect can be executed (remaining period during which the background can be changed) such as remaining xx seconds. Further, the number of displayed objects and the form of displayed objects may be changed as time passes, and a countdown of 10, 9, 8,... May be performed by voice. .

(5) In the above embodiment, the example in which the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background and the timing at which the time bar 2000 is redisplayed on the screen has been described. The timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed again on the screen is not limited to the form, and may be the timing after the background image changes to the second background, or the timing before the background image changes to the second background. May be.

(6) In the above embodiment, when the time bar 2000 is displayed again on the screen through the first cut-in effect, at least the updated state when the first cut-in effect is executed (the first condition is satisfied) The update state at the time) or the updated state when the first cut-in effect is executed (the update state when the first condition is satisfied) has been described. Not only in such a form, but when the time bar 2000 is re-displayed on the screen through the first cut-in effect, at least the time bar 2000 may be in a state updated from the first stage (100%).

(7) In the above embodiment, the first allowable change period is a period until the time bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 50%, and the second allowable change period is the first cut-in of the time bar 2000. The period from the end of production (first embodiment, second embodiment) to 0% update, or from 50% (second embodiment, third embodiment) to 0% update. However, the start timing of the first change allowable period is not limited to the timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%), and the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage. It may be before or after the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage. For example, after the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage, “READY” is displayed on the screen, thereby prompting the player to prepare to push the push button 120 repeatedly, and the timing when “GO!” Is displayed on the screen. The subsequent timing may be set as the start timing of the first change allowable period. Even when the first cut-in effect is not executed, the time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen at an earlier timing than the end timing of the first allowable change period. The time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen after the end timing.

  The start timing of the second change allowable period is not limited to the time when the time bar 2000 is displayed again, but may be before the time bar 2000 is displayed again, or after the time bar 2000 is displayed again. May be. For example, after the time bar 2000 is re-displayed, “READY” is displayed on the screen to prompt the player to prepare to push the push button 120 repeatedly, and the timing at which “GO!” Is displayed on the screen or after The timing may be the start timing of the second change allowable period. Even when the second cut-in effect is not executed, the time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen earlier than the end timing of the second change allowable period. The time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen after the end timing. Thus, the period in which the player can recognize that the operation of the push button 120 is counted effectively (the period in which the time bar 2000 is updated) and the actual operation effective period may not match.

(8) In the above embodiment, the suggestion information includes a start stage (for example, 100% (first embodiment, second embodiment) or 50% (third embodiment)) and an end stage (for example, 0%). Although an example using a time bar moving image that is determined in advance and reproduced for a certain period of time has been described, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the elapsed time from a predetermined timing (for example, the start of fluctuation) The remaining time until (3) change timing to the background) is managed by a timer, suggestion information (for example, an image of a clock hand, etc.) based on the value of the timer is created and displayed. good.

(9) In the above embodiment, the example in which the timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%) is after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the fluctuation is not limited to such a form. The timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%) may be simultaneous with the start of the change or may be an arbitrary timing after the start of the change. For example, it may be displayed 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation, or may be displayed 5 seconds later.

(10) In the above embodiment, an example in which the timing at which the time bar 2000 is updated to the end stage (0%) matches the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and the timing at which the time bar 2000 is updated until the end stage (0%) is the timing before the background image changes to the third background (during the second background period). It may be the timing after the background image changes to the third background (during the third background period). For example, the player changes the time bar 2000 to the end stage (0%) by displaying the continuous hit notification image 1000 and updating the time bar 2000 even after the background image changes to the third background. When an operation of a predetermined number of third consecutive hits is performed within the period up to, an effect that further changes from the third background to the fourth background may be executed. That is, the player may be prompted to perform an operation in the third background.

(11) In the above embodiment, when the background change effect is executed, an example in which the background image at the start of the variation is the first background different from the normal background has been described. Instead, the background image at the start of change is a normal background, and the background image may change from the normal background to the first background after the start of change. In this case, the time bar 2000 may be displayed at the timing after the first background change.

(12) In the above embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background and the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background are after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the fluctuation. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and these timings may be arbitrary timings after the start of fluctuation. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbols is early (for example, when 15 seconds after the fluctuation starts), the timing at which the first background changes to the second background, and the second background to the third background The timing to change to is set to an early timing, and the time bar 2000 should be displayed at an early timing. In the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is slow (for example, one minute after the start of the fluctuation) The timing for changing from the first background to the second background and the timing for changing from the second background to the third background are set to the late timing, and the time bar 2000 may be displayed at the late timing.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which both the first consecutive hit count and the second consecutive hit count are determined based on the pseudo consecutive fluctuation count is described. With regard to the number of consecutive hits, the number of repeated hits is determined to be smaller than the number of cases where the super reach is not reached, and the second number of consecutive hits is determined to be smaller as the number of pseudo-variable fluctuations increases. May be. In other words, the event that is the basis for determining the number of first consecutive hits may be different from the event that is the basis for determining the second consecutive hit count.

(14) In the first embodiment described above, an example has been described in which when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the first background changes after the first cut-in effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count, the second background may be changed immediately without going through the first cut-in effect.

(15) In the first embodiment described above, an example has been described in which when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the second number of consecutive hits within the second change allowable period, the third background changes after the second cut-in effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the second consecutive hit count, it may be changed to the third background immediately without passing through the second cut-in effect.

(16) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the example in which the image data of the time bar 2000 is updated as time passes has been described even during the period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed. When the first cut-in effect is executed based on the fact that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first consecutive hit count within the first change allowable period, the image data of the time bar 2000 is not limited to such a form. It may be erased once or playback of the time bar video may be paused. In this case, in the second background period after the end of the first cut-in effect, the update of the time bar 2000 is started from the update state when the image data is once deleted or the time bar moving image is paused. It is good to make it.

(17) In the above embodiment, during the execution period of the first cut-in effect in which the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen, it is necessary to notify that the effect accompanying the player's operation is executed again (specification). A predetermined effect may be executed in order to notify that the effect is ongoing). For example, as such a predetermined effect, it may be displayed on the effect display device 9 as “Background change effect is continuing”, or an image imitating the push button 120 may be displayed. Moreover, you may make it alert | report that the specific effect which requires operation of the push button 120 is performed by turning on or blinking LED provided in the push button 120 continuously.

(18) In the second embodiment and the third embodiment described above, when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits within the first change permissible period, the second background changes after the first cut-in effect. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. When the value of the counter hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits, the first cut-in effect is not executed and the predetermined change timing is reached. Alternatively, the second background may be changed.

  Here, in the case of the second embodiment, when the value of the consecutive hit counter reaches the first consecutive hit count, the update of the time bar 2000 is stopped and the second background is changed at a predetermined change timing. When it does, it is good to restart the update of the time bar 2000. In the second embodiment, since the period of the second background is predetermined, for example, when the first continuous hit count is reached when the time bar reaches 80%, the time bar is 50%. The time bar update width is different (for example, 80% and 50%) in spite of the fact that the second background period is common (for example, 5 seconds) in the case where the first consecutive hit count is reached at this timing. It will be. In such a case, the update speed of the time bar 2000 is set so that the remaining update width is updated in accordance with the second background period (for example, the update speed is 80% in 5 seconds, or 5 seconds. And 50% update speed).

(19) In the first and second embodiments described above, the image data of the time bar 2000, which is suggestion information, is updated even during the period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed. Although the example in which the update state of the time bar 2000 is different before and after the presentation has been described, the update state of the time bar 2000 may be matched before and after the first cut-in presentation. During the period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed, the playback of the time bar video may be stopped.

  Here, in the second embodiment, since the period of the second background is predetermined, for example, when the first continuous hit count is reached when the time bar reaches 80%, the time bar The time bar update width is different (for example, 80%) even though the second background period is common (for example, 5 seconds) when the number of first hits is reached at the time when the time reaches 50%. 50%). In such a case, the update speed of the time bar 2000 is set so that the remaining update width is updated in accordance with the second background period (for example, the update speed is 80% in 5 seconds, or 5 seconds. And 50% update speed).

(20) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, when the value of the counter hit counter reaches the second number of consecutive hits within the second change allowable period, the second cut-in effect is executed, so that time Although the example in which the bar is not displayed on the screen has been described, the second cut-in effect is terminated before the timing at which the time bar is updated to the third stage (0%), and the third stage (0%) is reached. An updated time bar may be displayed on the screen to notify the player that the operation valid period has ended.

(21) In the above embodiment, when it is substantially difficult for the value of the repeated hit counter to reach the first repeated hit count when the specific timing within the first allowable change period is reached (for example, the first change When the change allowance period is 1 second remaining and the operation number of 10 or more is required until the first consecutive hit count is reached), the first cut-in effect is performed based on the operation of the push button 120 once. You may make it perform. Similarly, in the above embodiment, when the specific timing within the second allowable change period is reached and the value of the repeated hit counter is substantially difficult to reach the second consecutive hit count (for example, second (If 10 or more operations are required until the second consecutive hit count is reached when the change allowable period is 1 second), the second cut-in effect is performed based on the operation of the push button 120 once. You may make it perform. It should be noted that the conditions under which the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect are executed based on such a condition are advantageous for the player, such as when the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is a fluctuation pattern of three times. You may make it a case where a ratio is high.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits other commands (for example, 3, a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. ) May be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

(23) In the above embodiment, the change is started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is sometimes transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (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 microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. 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.

(24) The configuration described in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

An operation detection means capable of detecting a player's operation;
Production execution means capable of performing production,
A suggestion information display means for displaying suggestion information that can be updated as time passes and suggests an effective period of operation, and a gaming machine comprising:
The effect executing means executes the second effect when the first condition based on the detection of the operation detecting means is satisfied after executing the first effect, and detects the operation detecting means after executing the second effect. When the second condition based on is established, the third effect is executed,
The suggestion information display means updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first effect is executed, and updates the suggestion information from the first step when the second effect is executed. Update from the second stage,
The effect execution means includes the first timing when the timing when the first condition is satisfied and the second timing when the timing when the first condition is satisfied are different from the first timing. 2 production can be executed from a specific timing,
The suggestion information display means includes
Regardless of whether the timing when the first condition is satisfied is the first timing or the second timing, the suggestion information is updated from the second stage ,
The suggestion information is hidden in response to the establishment of the first condition, and when the second effect is executed, the effective period of the operation is less than when the first condition is established. A gaming machine characterized by displaying suggestion information again .

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