JP6457190B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning game is given after the end of the symbol variation game, and various game effects are executed in the symbol variation game to improve the interest of the player. In the pachinko machine, during the symbol variation game, an operation effect that prompts operation of the operation button is displayed, and when the operation button is operated according to the operation effect, a predetermined effect result corresponding to the operation effect is notified. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). By operating the operation buttons, the player can actively participate in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2007-29759 A JP 2011-4896 A

  By the way, when a plurality of operation effects can be executed at the same time, it is desirable to restrict any one of the operation effects so as not to confuse the player. However, if an operation effect that attracts attention from the player is restricted, there is a risk that the interest of the operation effect will be impaired.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which improves the interest of the operation effect which requires operation of an operation means. .

In the gaming machine that solves the above problem, when an operation effect requesting operation of the operation means is displayed and the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, an effect result corresponding to the operation effect is obtained. In the gaming machine to be notified, the operation effects include a plurality of types by preparing at least two types of first operation effects and at least one type of second operation effects. The operation mode of the operation unit requested as the operation of the operation unit is different, the operation of the operation unit to satisfy the operation mode is the same operation, and the operation mode of the first operation effect includes the first An operation mode that quickly satisfies the request for the first operation effect as compared with the operation mode of the two operation effects; an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect late as compared with the operation mode of the second operation effect; There is Serial plurality of types of operation effect have different timing to produce results corresponding to the operation effect by the operation mode is different is informed, the first displayable condition the first operation effect indicates that it is now possible appears When established, a value indicating that the first displayable condition is established is set in the first operation effect flag, the operation mode of the first operation effect is determined, and the second operation effect can be displayed. When the second displayable condition indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is established, a value indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is set in the second operation effect flag, and the operation mode of the second operation effect is set. When the first displayable condition and the second displayable condition are satisfied at the same time, the operation mode of the first operation effect and the second operation effect at which the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time Operation state Bets are compared, when the operation in one operation representation embodiment is identified Succoth meet early demand than the operation mode in the other operation effect, the displayable for manipulation presentation flag of one of the operating effect condition is satisfied When the value indicating that the displayable condition has already been established is set for the operation effect flag of the other operation effect, the value is deleted or displayed. When the value indicating that the possible condition is satisfied is not set, the value is not set, so that the value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is not set, and can be displayed at the same time. effect results condition the one operating effect to meet early demand in the operation effect that satisfied corresponding to the operation effect while being displayed are notified, the request Late meet to regulate Rukoto the operation effect is displayed for the other operation effect, the operation mode is summarized in that defined by the number of times of operation of said operating means.

In the gaming machine that solves the above problem, when an operation effect requesting operation of the operation means is displayed and the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, an effect result corresponding to the operation effect is obtained. In the gaming machine to be notified, the operation effects include a plurality of types by preparing at least two types of first operation effects and at least one type of second operation effects. The operation mode of the operation unit requested as the operation of the operation unit is different, the operation of the operation unit to satisfy the operation mode is the same operation, and the operation mode of the first operation effect includes the first An operation mode that quickly satisfies the request for the first operation effect as compared with the operation mode of the two operation effects; an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect late as compared with the operation mode of the second operation effect; There is Serial plurality of types of operation effect have different timing to produce results corresponding to the operation effect by the operation mode is different is informed, the first displayable condition the first operation effect indicates that it is now possible appears When established, a value indicating that the first displayable condition is established is set in the first operation effect flag, the operation mode of the first operation effect is determined, and the second operation effect can be displayed. When the second displayable condition indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is established, a value indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is set in the second operation effect flag, and the operation mode of the second operation effect is set. When the first displayable condition and the second displayable condition are satisfied at the same time, the operation mode of the first operation effect and the second operation effect at which the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time Operation state Bets are compared, when the operation in one operation representation embodiment is identified Succoth meet early demand than the operation mode in the other operation effect, the displayable for manipulation presentation flag of one of the operating effect condition is satisfied When the value indicating that the displayable condition has already been established is set for the operation effect flag of the other operation effect, the value is deleted or displayed. When the value indicating that the possible condition is satisfied is not set, the value is not set, so that the value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is not set, and can be displayed at the same time. effect results condition the one operating effect to meet early demand in the operation effect that satisfied corresponding to the operation effect while being displayed are notified, the request Late meet to regulate Rukoto the operation effect is displayed for the other operation effect, the operation mode is summarized in that defined by the depressing operation time of the operation means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of an operation effect that requires operation of the operation means.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect of a button effect. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect of a button effect. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect of a button effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In this special symbol display device 11, a variable game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variable game. Is displayed. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with a main effect display device 13a for displaying images. In the main effect display device 13a, a display effect related to the special symbol variation game is performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The main effect display device 13a is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The main effect display device 13a is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a are of the same type, it is possible to recognize the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a are not the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Moreover, the symbol combination according to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a symbol combination that is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. Further, when the special symbol display device 11 is stopped to display the off symbol, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  A sub-effect display device 13b that displays an image is disposed below the main effect display device 13a. The sub-effect display device 13b displays various information related to the game. The main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are configured as separate bodies. That is, the display area in the main effect display device 13a and the display area in the sub effect display device 13b are separated and exist independently. For this reason, even if different display contents are displayed on the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b, the player does not feel discomfort. Further, the display area of the sub effect display device 13b is narrower than the display area of the main effect display device 13a. The display contents of the sub effect display device 13b will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a start winning device 15 having a start winning port 14 as a entrance into which a game ball can enter is disposed below the main effect display device 13a. In addition, the start winning device 15 is provided with a start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14. When the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established. In addition, when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning port 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  In addition, a large winning device 20 having a large winning opening door 19 that opens and closes by the operation of the large winning opening solenoid SOL1 is disposed at the lower right of the main effect display device 13a (upper right of the start winning opening 14). ing. When the grand prize opening door 19 performs the opening operation, the big prize opening 21 provided in the big prize winning device 20 is opened, and a game ball can enter into the big prize winning device 20. In addition, a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21 is provided. When the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the prize winning door 19 is opened according to the type of the awarded jackpot game, the prize winning opening 21 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hold display device 22 is disposed on the game board YB. The hold display device 22 indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 22 is executed because the start condition of the variable game is satisfied by the game ball entering the start winning opening 14, but the execution condition of the variable game is not yet satisfied ( The number of variable games for which (start) is suspended, that is, the so-called start suspension storage number (hereinafter referred to as the retention storage number).

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 21 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, a push button type operation button BT is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment as an operation means that allows the player to operate during the game. When the operation button BT is pressed (operated), the operation button BT outputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated on the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). An operation button BT is connected to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input from the operation button BT. .

Here, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 (a) describes a jackpot game that is awarded when a big hit is made in a variable game. In FIG. 3, “symbol” indicates the type of jackpot symbol, “ratio” indicates the rate at which the jackpot game is awarded, and “specified number of Rs” indicates the specified number of rounds. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening time of the big prize opening” is the maximum opening of the big winning opening door 19 when there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game. Show time. “ED” indicates the ending time.

  In FIG. 3B, “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, and “when the count sensor is detected” indicates a payout prize ball when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. Indicates a number. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a big hit game” indicates the number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

Next, based on FIG. 4, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 determines the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A start sensor SE1 and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 11 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. A hold display device 22 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the content of the variation game (such as whether or not a big hit) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern that specifies a deviation effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot reliability is set for each production content specified by the variation pattern. In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game production, it is selected in the case of a big hit, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of a big hit and the ratio selected in the case of a loss. What is necessary is just to raise a ratio.

Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery.
In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-range variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the main effect display device 13a, and when various control commands are input, the display contents of the main effect display device 13a are controlled based on the effect control program. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the sub effect display device 13b. When various control commands are input, the display contents of the sub effect display device 13b are controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 14. That is, in the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold memory number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). Execute. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the variable game, and stores a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Store the random value obtained in. At that time, the acquired random number value is stored so that it can be recognized that the random number value is related to the variable game and the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the number of pending storages based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 22 to display the updated hold memory number when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the hold memory number changes. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating hold information such as the number of hold memories after update. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the number of reserved memories does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the variable game is satisfied, and the variable game is played. Information to be executed (such as a random value) is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the main control CPU 30a is not in the big hit game or the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed and the number of reserved memories is> 0 (that is, when there is a variation game for which execution is suspended) The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for use and special design distribution random number). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to represent the reserved storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating hold information such as the number of hold memories after the update.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery).
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time when the fluctuation pattern designation command is output, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the special figure. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a specially displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 21 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 21 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time determined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 21 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time for each round game elapses, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 21 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 21 to the effect control board 31. When closing the special winning opening 21, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special winning opening 21 to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination based on the decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the main production display device 13a based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a loss symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of loss.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the main presentation display device 13a to execute a display effect such as a decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To do. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol variation game and displays the determined symbol combination.

Next, display contents of the sub-effect display device 13b in the present embodiment will be described based on FIG.
When the production control CPU 31a receives a hold designation command indicating the hold information from the main control CPU 30a, the production control CPU 31a displays the hold information on the sub production display device 13b based on the hold designation command. Specifically, the sub effect display device 13b displays hold display images K1 to K4 indicating the hold storage number. The on-hold display images K1 to K4 have a “o” type display mode. Then, the number of hold display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the hold storage number is displayed in the display area of the sub-effect display device 13b.

  Further, among the held display images K1 to K4, the held display image K1 displayed on the leftmost side corresponds to the first variable game that is executed (next executed) among the variable games on hold. To do. Similarly, the hold display image K2 displayed second from the left end corresponds to the change game executed second out of the change games on hold, and the hold display image K3 displayed third from the left end is displayed. The hold display image K4 displayed fourth from the left end corresponds to the variable game executed fourth, and corresponds to the variable game executed fourth.

  Then, each time the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating the hold information, the display control CPU 31a displays the hold display images K1 to K4 so that the number of the hold display images K1 to K4 increases or decreases based on the hold storage number designated by the hold designation command. .

  In the present embodiment, the main effect display device 13a is configured to execute a first button effect that prompts (requests) the operation of the operation button BT. When the operation button BT is operated in accordance with the request for the first button effect, a jackpot notice indicating that the special symbol variation game (and the decorative symbol variation game based thereon) may be a big hit is executed as the result of the operation. Here, the control of the first button effect will be described in detail.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the first button effect. In this determination, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the first button effect with a predetermined probability. If this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the display enable condition for the first button effect is not satisfied in the main effect display device 13a, and ends the control of the first button effect as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the display condition for the first button effect is satisfied in the main effect display device 13a, and the display enable condition for the first button effect is satisfied. Is set in the first button effect flag. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the jackpot notice that is the effect result of the first button effect based on the variation pattern. It should be noted that the content of the effect of the jackpot notice is determined according to the expected level of jackpot for each effect content specified by the variation pattern. That is, the big hit expectation degree of the running variable game can be recognized based on the contents of the big hit notice.

  In addition, when the value indicating that the display condition for the first button effect is established is set in the first button effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode of the first button effect to two types of button effect patterns. Decide from the inside. In this embodiment, as a button effect pattern, a button effect pattern that specifies an effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once, and a button effect that specifies an effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 10 times. There is a pattern.

  The time for pressing the operation button BT per time may be any number of seconds. The effect mode of the button effect refers to the effect mode when requesting the operation of the operation button BT, and specifically, when displayed on the main effect display device 13a (or the sub effect display device 13b). And the requested operation mode of the operation button BT (number of operations, pressing operation time, operation valid period). In addition, the effect mode when requesting the operation of the operation button BT needs to be a mode in which the player can recognize the difference. For example, if there is a difference in the number of operations, it is necessary to change the production mode so that the difference in the number of operations can be understood.

  When one of the two types of button effect patterns is determined by lottery, the effect control CPU 31a stores the determined button effect pattern in the effect control RAM 31c. Thereafter, when the value indicating that the first button effect displayable condition is established is set in the first button effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a provides an effect mode based on the determined button effect pattern during the variable game. The first button effect is executed.

  Specifically, when the button effect pattern that specifies the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once is determined, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first operation during the variable game based on the determined button effect pattern. The button production is executed. That is, the effect control CPU 31a confirms that the display condition for the first button effect is established when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern and the button effect pattern. If the indicated value is set in the first button effect flag, the first button effect is displayed. At this time, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the main effect display device 13a to display the first button effect in an effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once, and sets the operation valid period of the operation button BT.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the main effect display device 13a displays the image G1 ("press once!" Character string requesting that the operation button BT be pressed once during the decorative symbol variation game. And an image M1 (an image simulating a meter) indicating the operation effective period.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the button detection signal once during the operation valid period, the decorative symbol variation game is a big hit based on the decided big hit announcement content. An image (such as a character image) that suggests the possibility of becoming is displayed (notified) on the main effect display device 13a. When the operation button BT is operated once, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation effective period in the first button effect.

  On the other hand, when determining the button effect pattern of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 10 times, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first button effect during the variable game based on the determined button effect pattern. . That is, the effect control CPU 31a confirms that the display condition for the first button effect is established when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern and the button effect pattern. If the indicated value is set in the first button effect flag, the first button effect is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a causes the main effect display device 13a to display the first button effect in an effect mode that requires the operation button BT to be pressed 10 times, and sets the operation effective period of the operation button BT.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 5C, the main effect display device 13a causes the image G2 (“press 10 times!” Character string) to request that the operation button BT be pressed 10 times during the decorative symbol variation game. ) And an image M2 (an image simulating a meter) indicating the operation effective period are displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the button detection signal 10 times during the operation valid period, the decorative symbol variation game is a big hit based on the decided contents of the big hit notice. An image (such as a character image) that suggests the possibility of becoming is displayed (notified) on the main effect display device 13a. When the operation button BT is pressed 10 times, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation effective period in the first button effect.

  Then, regardless of whether or not the operation button BT is operated, the display of the first button effect ends when the operation validity period of the first button effect ends. Further, the display of the big hit notice is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed since the big hit notice is displayed on the main effect display device 13a. Further, when the operation valid period ends (display of the first button effect ends), the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the display condition for the first button effect is satisfied from the first button effect flag. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-effect display device 13b is also configured to execute a second button effect that prompts (requests) the operation button BT to be operated. When the operation button BT is operated in accordance with the request for the second button effect, the change in hold that changes the display mode of the hold display image so as to suggest a possibility that the change game for which execution has been put on hold will be a big hit as the effect result. A notice is executed. Hereinafter, the control for executing the second button effect will be described in detail.

  When the special symbol input process is completed, the main control CPU 30a designates the number of the variation games that are suspended, determines the variation pattern of the variation game that is suspended in advance, and instructs the contents in advance. Execute the judgment process. Here, the prior determination process will be described in detail.

  When the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values related to the variable game in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the preliminary determination process, that is, when the execution of the variable game is suspended (after suspension). Specify the number of pending storage. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the newly suspended (latest) variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the pre-determination process. Determine whether or not.

  When this determination result is affirmative (when it is a big hit), the main control CPU 30a newly determines based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the preliminary determination process. A variation pattern for specifying the production time of the suspended (latest) variation game is identified in advance from the big hit variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the contents of the effect of the change game in advance based on the specified change pattern.

  On the other hand, when the stored value of the random number for hit determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value (in the case of loss), the main control CPU 30a stores the variation pattern stored in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the pre-determination process. Based on the value of the random number for distribution, the variation pattern that specifies the presentation time of the newly suspended (latest) variation game is identified in advance from the variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the contents of the effect of the change game in advance based on the specified change pattern.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a pre-determination command for designating game information relating to the specified reserved memory count and the newly held variable game. By this pre-determination command, information that can specify not only the presence / absence of the big hit but also the contents of the production is designated.

  When the predetermination command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the game information related to the newly held variable game designated by the predetermination command in the effect control RAM 31c. The game information is stored so that the storage order (that is, the execution order) can be specified based on the designated number of reserved storage.

  The effect control CPU 31a updates the game information stored in the effect control RAM 31c every time a variation pattern designation command is input. Specifically, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern is input, the effect control CPU 31a erases the game information corresponding to the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest.

Next, processing when executing the second button effect will be described.
When the advance control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the second button effect. In this determination, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the second button effect with a predetermined probability. When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the display enable condition for the second button effect is not satisfied in the sub-effect display device 13b, and ends the control of the second button effect as it is.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the display enable condition for the second button effect is satisfied in the sub effect display device 13b, and the display enable condition for the second button effect is satisfied. Is set in the second button effect flag. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the pending change notice, which is the effect result of the second button effect, based on the game information (the presence / absence of jackpot and the effect content of the variable game) specified by the prior determination command. It should be noted that the production content of the pending change notice is determined according to the game information related to the designated variable game. That is, the content of the pending change notice is determined so that the expectation of the big hit of the variable game being held is recognized based on the content of the pending change notice.

  For example, in the case of a big hit, if the production content of the variable game is a special production content (for example, a big hit finalizing production), the production of changing the display color of the hold display image from the normal color (white) to gold The content is determined as the production content of the pending change notice. In addition, regardless of whether or not there is a big hit, when the contents of the effect of the variable game are predetermined effects (for example, reach effects) different from the special effects, the display color of the hold display image is a normal color (white) The production content to be changed from red to red is determined as the production content of the pending change notice.

  Then, when the second button effect flag is set to a value indicating that the display condition for the second button effect is established, the effect control CPU 31a displays the second button effect when the value is put on hold. (Execute) Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control performs the second button effect in the effect mode in which the sub effect display device 13b is requested to operate the operation button BT a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, five times). At the same time, the operation valid period of the operation button BT is set. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a causes the sub-effect display device 13b to display the hold display image corresponding to the newly held variable game in the normal color (white) and to request the five operations. Display button effects.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), the sub-effect display device 13b displays an image G3 ("press 5 times!") Character string requesting that the operation button BT be operated 5 times during the variable game. The image shown) and an image M3 (image imitating a meter) indicating the operation effective period are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input five times during the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the determined pending change notice. Based on this, the display mode of the hold display images K1 to K4 displayed on the sub effect display device 13b is changed to display (notify) the hold change notice. At that time, the effect control CPU 31a changes the display mode of the hold display images K1 to K4 corresponding to (or corresponding to) the hold storage number designated by the prior determination command among the hold display images K1 to K4. . Note that the hold display images K1 to K4 whose display colors are to be changed are specified by the hold determination command when the change game is not started after the advance determination command is input (when the change pattern specifying command is not input). These are the hold display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the stored number. On the other hand, when the variable game is started one or more times after the prior determination command is input, the hold display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the hold memory number obtained by subtracting the number of the change game started from the designated hold memory number. .

  For example, when a prior determination command for designating the reserved memory count “3” is input and a new variation pattern designating command is not input, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the reserved memory count “3”. The display mode of the hold display image K3 is changed. In addition, when a prior determination command for designating the reserved memory number “3” is input and a new variation pattern specifying command is input once, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the reserved memory number “2”. The display mode of the hold display image K2 is changed. When the operation button BT is operated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation effective period in the second button effect. Then, regardless of whether or not the operation button BT is operated, the display of the second button effect ends when the operation valid period of the second button effect ends. In addition, when the operation valid period ends (display of the second button effect ends), the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the display enable condition for the second button effect is satisfied from the second button effect flag. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the displayable condition for the first button effect and the displayable condition for the second button effect may be satisfied at the same time. In addition, there are a plurality of types of effects when requesting the operation of the operation button BT during button effects. And in this embodiment, while displaying the button effect of the effect mode noted by the player among the button effects for which the displayable condition is satisfied, the button effect of the effect mode not attracting attention compared to the button effect is displayed. Regulate display. The effect mode noted by the player refers to, for example, an effect mode that allows the operation to be completed earlier. Specifically, it indicates that the number of requested operations is small or the requested operation time is short.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the displayable condition of the first button effect in the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once, and the second button effect in the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT five times. If the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time, the display of the second button effect is restricted and the first button effect is displayed preferentially. In this case, the first button effect of the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT once becomes the first operation effect, and the second button effect of the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times is the second operation effect. Become.

  In addition, the displayable condition of the first button effect of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 10 times, and the displayable condition of the second button effect of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 5 times, When it is established at the same time, the display of the first button effect is restricted and the second button effect is preferentially displayed. In this case, the second button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times becomes the first operation effect, and the first button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT 10 times is the second operation effect. Become.

  Hereinafter, processing when the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time will be described. First, a process when a value indicating that the first button effect displayable condition is satisfied is set in the first button effect flag will be described.

  When the predetermination command is input when the value indicating that the display condition for the first button effect is established is set in the first button effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a performs the second button effect as described above. It is determined whether or not to execute. When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the process as it is.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the displayable condition for the second button effect is satisfied. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect mode of the first button effect, which is noticed based on the effect mode of the first button effect and the second button effect, that is, the operation is completed earlier. Identify button effects that can be played. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control reads the button effect pattern of the first button effect and determines whether or not it is the button effect pattern of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once.

  When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control has an effect mode in which the first button effect in the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once requires the operation button BT to be pressed five times. It is specified that it is easier to draw attention than the second button effect (it is easy to complete earlier). As a result, the CPU 31a for effect control does not set a value indicating that the display enable condition for the second button effect is satisfied in the second button effect flag. That is, the display of the second button effect is restricted, and the display of the first button effect is given priority.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative, that is, if the button effect pattern has an effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 10 times, the effect control CPU 31a requests that the operation button BT be pressed 5 times. The second button effect in the effect mode is specified as being more likely to be noticed (easily completed earlier) than the first button effect. As a result, the CPU 31a for effect control erases the value indicating that the display condition for the first button effect is satisfied from the first button effect flag, while the value indicates that the condition for display of the second button effect is satisfied. Is set as the second button effect flag. That is, the display of the first button effect is restricted, and the display of the second button effect is given priority. When the first button effect is displayed on the main effect display device 13a, the display is ended.

Next, a process when a value indicating that the display enable condition for the second button effect is established is set in the second button effect flag will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a executes the first button effect when a change pattern designation command is input when a value indicating that the display condition for the second button effect is established is set in the second button effect flag. It is determined whether or not When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the process as it is.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the displayable condition for the first button effect is satisfied. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect mode of the first button effect, which is noticed based on the effect mode of the first button effect and the second button effect, that is, completes the operation sooner. Identify button effects that can be played. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the button effect pattern of the first button effect, and whether or not the determined button effect pattern is the button effect pattern of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once. Determine whether.

  When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control has an effect mode in which the first button effect in the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once requires the operation button BT to be pressed five times. It is specified that it is easier to draw attention than the second button effect (it is easy to complete earlier). As a result, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the second button effect displayable condition is satisfied from the second button effect flag. That is, the display of the second button effect is restricted, and the display of the first button effect is given priority. When the second button effect is displayed on the sub effect display device 13b, the display is ended.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative, that is, if the button effect pattern has an effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT 10 times, the effect control CPU 31a requests that the operation button BT be pressed 5 times. The second button effect in the effect mode is specified as being more likely to be noticed (easily completed earlier) than the first button effect. As a result, the CPU 31a for effect control does not set a value indicating that the displayable condition for the first button effect is satisfied in the first button effect flag. That is, the display of the first button effect is restricted, and the display of the second button effect is given priority.

Next, based on FIG. 6, a description will be given of an effect mode and its action when the first button effect displayable condition and the second button effect displayable condition are satisfied at the same time.
In FIG. 6, the description will be made on the assumption that the display enable condition for the first button effect is satisfied at the start of the variable game. In FIG. 6, after the displayable condition for the first button effect is established (after the start of the changeable game), the changeable game is put on hold, and the displayable condition for the second button effect is established when triggered by the hold. explain. Note that, after the first button effect displayable condition is satisfied, the second button effect displayable condition is satisfied before the first button effect display. In FIG. 6, the hold memory number is subtracted from “3” to “2” when the variable game starts, and then the hold memory number increases from “2” to “3” when the variable game is held. Shall be. In addition, in FIG. 6, it is assumed that a button effect pattern that specifies an effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT once is determined as an effect mode of the first button effect.

  As shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, when the variable game starts, the display condition for the first button effect is established based on the premise, and the effect control CPU 31a displays the first button effect. A value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is set in the first button effect flag. At this time, the reserved storage number is subtracted from “3” to “2”, and the number of the hold display images is changed accordingly. Also, based on the premise, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a button effect pattern that specifies an effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT once as the effect mode of the first button effect, and uses the button effect pattern for effect control. It is stored in the RAM 31c.

  And as shown in FIG.6 (c), when a variable game is put on hold, the displayable conditions of a 2nd button effect will be satisfied based on a premise. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect mode of the first button effect, which is noticed based on the effect mode of the first button effect and the second button effect, that is, the operation is completed earlier. Identify button effects that can be played. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control reads the button effect pattern of the first button effect and determines whether or not it is the button effect pattern of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once.

  Since this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control does not set a value indicating that the displayable condition for the second button effect is satisfied in the second button effect flag. That is, the display of the second button effect is restricted, and the display of the first button effect is given priority. When the variable game is put on hold, the number of held memories is increased from “2” to “3” based on the hold, and the number of hold display images is changed accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the first button effect flag is set to a value indicating that the display condition for the first button effect is established. The one button effect is displayed on the main effect display device 13a, and the operation valid period in the first button effect is set. At this time, the first button effect is displayed on the main effect display device 13a based on the button effect pattern that specifies the effect mode for requesting the operation of the operation button BT once stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Thereby, in the main effect display device 13a, an image G1 that requests an operation of the operation button BT once and an image M1 that indicates an operation effective period in the first button effect are displayed during the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (e), when the operation button BT is operated once in the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect result (big hit notice) in the first button effect.

  As described above, when the displayable condition for the first button effect and the displayable condition for the second button effect are established at the same time, the button effect is displayed in the effect mode that is more easily noticed by the player, and other effects are displayed. The display of the button effect of the mode is restricted. The effect mode that is easily noticed by the player is a button effect that allows the requested operation to be completed earlier and the result of the effect to be seen quickly. Therefore, in FIG. 6, the display of the second button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times is restricted, and the first button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT once is displayed. ing. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the first button effect that requests the operation of the operation button BT once, and the operation can be completed quickly. Interest can be improved.

Next, based on FIG. 7, a description will be given of an effect mode and its action when the first button effect displayable condition and the second button effect displayable condition are satisfied at the same time.
In FIG. 7, the description will be made on the assumption that the display enable condition for the first button effect is satisfied at the start of the variable game. In FIG. 7, after the displayable condition for the first button effect is satisfied (after the start of the variable game), the variable game is put on hold, and the displayable condition for the second button effect is satisfied when the hold is made. explain. Note that, after the first button effect displayable condition is satisfied, the second button effect displayable condition is satisfied before the first button effect display. In FIG. 7, the hold memory number is subtracted from “3” to “2” when the variable game starts, and then the hold memory number increases from “2” to “3” when the variable game is held. Shall be. In addition, in FIG. 7, a button effect pattern that specifies an effect mode for requesting the operation of the operation button BT 10 times is determined as an effect mode of the first button effect.

  As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, when the variable game starts, the display condition for the first button effect is established based on the premise, and the effect control CPU 31a displays the first button effect. A value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is set in the first button effect flag. At this time, the reserved storage number is subtracted from “3” to “2”, and the number of the hold display images is changed accordingly. Also, based on the premise, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a button effect pattern that specifies an effect mode for requesting the operation of the operation button BT 10 times as the effect mode of the first button effect, and uses the button effect pattern for effect control. It is stored in the RAM 31c.

  And as shown in FIG.7 (c), when a variable game is put on hold, the displayable conditions of a 2nd button effect will be satisfied based on a premise. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect mode of the first button effect, which is noticed based on the effect mode of the first button effect and the second button effect, that is, the operation is completed earlier. Identify button effects that can be played. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control reads the button effect pattern of the first button effect and determines whether or not it is the button effect pattern of the effect mode that requires pressing the operation button BT once.

  Since the determination result is negative based on the premise, the CPU 31a for effect control erases the value indicating that the display enable condition for the first button effect is satisfied from the first button effect flag, while displaying the second button effect. A value indicating that the possible condition is satisfied is set in the second button effect flag. That is, the display of the first button effect is restricted, and the display of the second button effect is given priority. When the variable game is put on hold, the number of held memories is increased from “2” to “3” based on the hold, and the number of hold display images is changed accordingly.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7D, since the second button effect flag is set with a value indicating that the display condition for the second button effect is established, the second button effect is executed, and the second button effect is executed. The operation effective period in the button effect is set. Thereby, in the sub effect display device 13b, an image G3 requesting the operation of the operation button BT five times and an image M3 indicating the operation effective period in the second button effect are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the operation button BT is operated five times during the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect result (holding change notice) in the second button effect. In other words, the sub-effect display device 13b displays (informs) a hold change advance notice that changes the display mode of the newly held variable game (that is, the hold display image K3 corresponding to the hold storage number “3”).

  As described above, when the displayable condition for the first button effect and the displayable condition for the second button effect are established at the same time, the button effect is displayed in the effect mode that is more easily noticed by the player, and other effects are displayed. The display of the button effect of the mode is restricted. The effect mode that is easily noticed by the player is a button effect that allows the requested operation to be completed earlier and the result of the effect to be seen quickly. Therefore, in FIG. 7, the display of the first button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT 10 times is restricted, and the second button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT 5 times is displayed. ing. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the second button effect that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times, and can improve the motivation of the operation because the operation can be completed quickly, so that the game Interest can be improved.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Even if the display enable condition for the first button effect and the display enable condition for the second button effect are established at the same time, the display of the button effect different from the button effect of the effect mode noticed by the player is restricted. . And the button effect of the effect aspect which attracts attention by the player is displayed. Even if the displayable condition for the first button effect and the displayable condition for the second button effect are established at the same time, the button effect of the effect mode that is noticed by the player can be displayed. Further, since only one button effect is displayed, it is possible to easily recognize how to operate. Further, a predetermined effect result corresponding to the button effect assumed by the player when the operation is performed can be notified. Further, it is possible to concentrate on the button effect, and to recognize the effect result corresponding to the button effect from the beginning. Moreover, since the button effect of the effect mode to which attention is paid is displayed, it is possible to have a willingness to operate. From the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the button effect that requires the operation of the operation button BT.

  (2) The button effect of the effect mode that requires an operation that can be completed earlier is the button effect of the effect mode that is noticed by the player. For this reason, even if the displayable condition for the first button effect and the displayable condition for the second button effect are established at the same time, the button effect of the effect mode that requires an operation that can be completed quickly is displayed. Regulated display of different button effects. Thereby, it is possible to display a button effect in an effect mode that requires an operation that can be completed more quickly, attracting the attention of a player who wants to see the effect as soon as possible, and improves the willingness to operate.

  (3) When a plurality of button effects having different rendering modes are executed, the button rendering of the rendering mode that requests an operation that can be completed earlier is a button effect of a rendering mode that requires fewer operations. . For this reason, the button effect of the effect mode with few operation frequency requested | required was displayed, and the display of the button effect of the effect mode with many operation frequency was controlled. In other words, in the present embodiment, the displayable conditions for the first button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT once and the display condition of the second button effect in the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times are simultaneously satisfied. In this case, the display of the second button effect with a large number of operations is restricted. In addition, when the displayable condition of the first button effect of the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT 10 times and the second button effect of the effect mode that requests the operation of the operation button BT five times is satisfied at the same time, The display of the 1st button production with many was regulated. Since the number of operations requested by the button effect is likely to be reduced, the player can be motivated to operate. In addition, since button effects with a large number of operations are restricted, it is possible to easily recognize which button effects should be performed.

  (4) Since the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are separate bodies, when displaying the button effect at the same time, it is easier to recognize that the button effect is displayed. Can do.

  (5) The first effect display device 13a can be displayed on the main effect display device 13a to display a jackpot notice suggesting the possibility that the change game or the second change game (and the decorative pattern change game based thereon) will be a big hit. Configured. On the other hand, the second button effect is displayed on the sub effect display device 13b so as to display the hold change notice indicating whether or not the held variable game is a big hit and indicating the contents of the effect as the effect result. Accordingly, button effects for displaying different effect results can be displayed in different display areas, and variations of button effects can be increased. Further, since the display is made in different display areas, the player's line of sight can be moved to prevent the player from getting bored. For this reason, the interest of button production can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input to the effect control board 31, but may be input to the main control board 30. In this case, the main control board 30 may output the input button detection signal to the effect control board 31, and the main control board 30 performs the button effect related to the operation button BT in place of the effect control board 31. Control may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, it is adopted in a pachinko gaming machine, but it may be realized by a pachinko slot machine (rotating drum machine, hereinafter referred to as a slot). In addition, when the player operates the start operation means (start lever), the slot starts to fluctuate with a plurality of rotating bodies (reels) in which symbols are arranged, and the slot is determined whether or not it is related to whether or not the variable game is successful. Judgment is performed. In the slot, after the reels are rotated, a symbol stop process based on the determination of success / failure is executed in response to an operation of a stop operation means (stop button) provided corresponding to each reel. Value (award medal, etc.) is given.

  When the slot is adopted, the main effect display device 13a and the sub-effect display device 13b do not necessarily have to execute the decorative symbol variation game, and it is only necessary to perform the effect display that suggests the result of the determination. In addition, when employed in a slot, the effect result of the button effect may be an effect that suggests a possibility that a specific state advantageous to the player is given, a given period, or the like. The specific state in the slot means, for example, a state (so-called replay time or the like) in which a predetermined success / failure determination result (predetermined winning combination) is likely to be established, It is a state (so-called assist time, etc.) that facilitates stopping the combination.

  -In the above embodiment, when the display enable condition for a plurality of button effects is established at the same time, the display of the button effects different from the button effects of the effect mode that attracts more attention is restricted. Absent. You may make it regulate with high probability.

  -In the said embodiment, if the display of the button effect different from the button effect of the effect aspect which requires the operation which can be completed earlier is regulated, even if it changes the frequency | count of operation requested | required in each button effect, respectively good. For example, the number of operations requested in the button effect is one or five, but the number may be arbitrarily changed. In this case, if the request other than the number of operations is the same, the display of the button effect with a large number of requested operations is restricted.

  -In the above embodiment, if the display enable conditions for a plurality of button effects are satisfied at the same time, the display of button effects different from the button effects of the effect mode that requires an operation that can be completed earlier may be restricted. For example, the operation mode when requesting the operation of the operation button BT in the button effect may be changed. For example, the pressing operation time for requesting the operation of the operation button BT (the time for which the button is continuously pressed, so-called long pressing time) may be varied. In this case, except for the pressing operation time, if the effect mode of the button effect at the time of requesting the operation is the same, the player pays attention to the requested pressing operation time is short, so the requested pressing operation time is long. What is necessary is just to regulate the display of button effects. For example, when requesting continuous operation for 3 seconds in the first button effect while requesting continuous operation for 5 seconds in the second button effect, the display of the second button effect is restricted. Good. Thereby, while it is possible to display the button effect in the effect mode that is noticed by the player, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is less likely to be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of operations is changed. However, as another example, the operation valid period may be changed. In this case, if the effect mode of the button effect at the time of requesting the operation is the same except for the operation effective period, the player pays attention to the one with the shorter operation effective period. What is necessary is just to regulate a display. For example, when the operation effective period in the first button effect is 3 seconds and the operation effective period in the second button effect is 5 seconds, the display of the second button effect may be restricted. Thereby, while it is possible to display the button effect in the effect mode that is noticed by the player, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is less likely to be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of operations is changed. As another example, the display mode of the button effect when requesting an operation is changed according to the expectation that a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. May be. In this case, since the player pays attention to the player who has a higher expectation level of the display mode, the display of the button effect in the display mode with a lower expectation level may be restricted. Note that the degree of expectation may be an expectation degree to which a jackpot game is given, or a probability change expectation degree to which a probability change state in which the jackpot lottery probability is higher than usual is given. For example, the display mode of the first button effect is a display mode (for example, a display mode in which an image is displayed in a large size or displayed in a special display color (gold)) indicating that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high. On the other hand, while the display mode of the second button effect is a normal display mode indicating that the degree of expectation is low, the display of the second button effect may be restricted. Thereby, since the player can easily recognize the high expectation level from the display mode of the button effect, the player can display the button effect of the effect mode that is noticed by the player, but is less likely to be noticed. The display of the button effect of the mode can be regulated.

  -In the said embodiment, the effect aspect of the button effect at the time of request | requiring operation of the operation button BT is made into the effect aspect which requires the operation of multiple times, and the other as the effect aspect which requests | requires pressing operation time of predetermined time Also good. In this case, the button effect in the effect mode that requires a plurality of operations can control the time until the player himself completes the operation, so it is compared with the button effect in the effect mode that requires a predetermined pressing time. Attention. For this reason, what is necessary is just to regulate the display of the button effect of the effect aspect which requests | requires pressing operation time of predetermined time. Thereby, while it is possible to display the button effect in the effect mode that is noticed by the player, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is less likely to be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, the display of the button effect with a large number of operations is restricted, but as another example, the display of the button effect that is completed with a late operation timing for requesting the operation of the operation button BT may be restricted. That is, a button effect that ends (completes) the operation effective period earlier may be preferentially displayed. A player pays attention to wanting to display an effect result of a button effect completed early. Thereby, while it is possible to display the button effect in the effect mode that is noticed by the player, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is less likely to be noticed. In this case, the operation effective period may be different for each effect mode of the button effect.

  In the above embodiment, the display of the button effect with a large number of operations is restricted, but as another example, the display of the button effect with a slow operation timing for requesting the operation of the operation button BT may be restricted. That is, the display of the button effect whose operation start period is later may be restricted. Since the player pays more attention to the button effect with the earlier request timing, even if the other button effects are restricted, the interest of the game does not decrease.

  -In the said embodiment, it is good also as an aspect which requests | requires the operation which selects the production | presentation content of a variable game within the predetermined selection period as an effect aspect of a button effect. In this case, since the operation for selecting the content of the effect is not completed until a predetermined selection period elapses, the effect mode that requires one or more operations is more suitable for the player. The time until completion is controlled by the operation. For this reason, the button effect in the effect mode that requires one or more operations is generally noted by the player rather than the button effect in the effect mode that requires an operation to select the content of the effect. Therefore, when the display condition for the button effect in the effect mode that requires one or more operations and the button effect in the effect mode that requires an operation to select the content of the effect are satisfied at the same time, the operation of selecting the effect content It is only necessary to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that requires

  In addition, when a button effect of an effect mode that requires an operation (so-called long press) continued for a predetermined period and a button effect of an effect mode that requires an operation to select the content of the effect are displayed simultaneously, the long press period and the selection What is necessary is just to regulate the display of a button effect with a long period of time.

  In the above-described embodiment, two types of effects of the first button effect displayed on the main effect display device 13a are prepared, but may be one type or three or more types. Moreover, you may prepare multiple types as a production | generation aspect of the 2nd button production displayed on the sub production | presentation display apparatus 13b.

  In the above embodiment, the effect mode of the first button effect to be displayed on the main effect display device 13a in which the image that is noticed by the player is easily displayed is set to be the effect aspect that is always noted by the player, The display of the second button effect may be restricted. Thereby, attention can be paid to the first button effect. In addition, it becomes easier to recognize which button effect is preferentially notified.

  -In the said embodiment, you may vary the appearance rate of the production | presentation aspect of a button effect when requesting operation. In this case, since the button effect in the effect mode with a low appearance rate is noticed by the player, the display of the button effect in the effect mode with a high appearance rate may be restricted. Thereby, while it is possible to display the button effect in the effect mode that is noticed by the player, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is less likely to be noticed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may make it show that the special mode of a button effect at the time of requesting operation gives a special advantageous state advantageous to a player. An effect mode indicating that a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is given attention to the player. In this case, display of button effects other than the button effect may be restricted. Since the player can recognize the button effect of the effect mode indicating that a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is given from the effect mode, the player can display the button effect of the effect mode noted by the player. On the other hand, it is possible to restrict the display of the button effect in the effect mode that is difficult to attract attention.

  -In the said embodiment, you may prepare multiple types of magnitude | sizes of the display aspect of the button effect when requesting operation. And when a display mode is large, since it attracts attention from a player, you may make it regulate the display of the button production with a small display mode size.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the display content (image displayed on each display area) of the main effect display apparatus 13a and the sub effect display apparatus 13b. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game is displayed on the main effect display device 13a, and the hold information is displayed on the sub-effect display device 13b. That is, the hold information may be displayed on the main effect display device 13a, and the variable game may be displayed on the sub-effect display device 13b. In addition, various information related to the game, for example, the name of the effect, the number of jackpots, the number of winning prize balls, the number of times of the variable game, etc. may be displayed on the sub effect display device 13b.

  -In the said embodiment, although the displayable conditions of the 1st button effect were satisfied at the time of the start of a change game, if the displayable conditions of the 1st button effect and the 2nd button effect can be satisfied simultaneously, You may change arbitrarily. For example, the game ball may be triggered by various sensors such as the start sensor SE1 or the count sensor SE3, or may be triggered by the fact that the variable game is newly put on hold. Moreover, you may be triggered by a big hit game or a big winning door 19. It may be triggered by the start of a predetermined round game of the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the second button effect displayable condition is established when a new variable game is put on hold, but the first button effect and second button effect displayable condition can be satisfied at the same time. Any change may be made. For example, the start of a variable game or the start of a predetermined game effect may be triggered, or the game ball may be triggered by various sensors such as the start sensor SE1 or the count sensor SE3. Also, the jackpot game or the opening of the grand prize winning door 19 may be triggered. It may be triggered by the start of a predetermined round game of the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the effect result according to the first button effect is a jackpot notice that suggests the expected degree of jackpot of the running variable game, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be a pending change notice that suggests whether or not there is a big hit of a pending floating game and the contents of the effect, and a probability variation state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal probability is given (or given) It may be a suggestion effect that suggests a game), an effect that suggests the type of jackpot game (number of rounds, etc.). Further, it may be an effect that suggests the number of times of giving the improved entrance rate that the entrance probability of the game ball to the start winning opening 14 is higher than usual. Further, it may be an effect suggesting that a specific state advantageous to the player, such as a probability change state or an improved entrance rate, is given, or the number of times of grant. Further, a simple effect such as displaying a predetermined image or outputting a predetermined sound may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the effect result corresponding to the second button effect is a pending change notice that suggests whether there is a big hit of the pending variable game or the effect contents, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be a jackpot notice that suggests the expected degree of jackpot of a running variable game, suggesting that a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability is given (or given). It may be an effect that suggests the type of jackpot game (number of rounds, etc.). Further, it may be an effect that suggests the number of times of giving the improved entrance rate that the entrance probability of the game ball to the start winning opening 14 is higher than usual. Further, it may be an effect suggesting that a specific state advantageous to the player, such as a probability change state or an improved entrance rate, is given, or the number of times of grant. Further, a simple effect such as displaying a predetermined image or outputting a predetermined sound may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are configured as separate devices, but may be a single effect display device as long as the display areas are distinguished.

In the above embodiment, the display area of the main effect display device 13a is configured to be wider than the display area of the sub effect display device 13b, but may be the same or may be configured to be narrow.
In the above embodiment, the first button effect is displayed larger than the second button effect, but may be displayed with the same size or may be displayed smaller.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although information which specifies the contents of production of the newly suspended variable game was included in the prior judgment command, it does not need to be included. In other words, it is only necessary to specify information about whether or not the held variable game is a big hit and the number of stored memories. In this case, the effect content of the effect result (holding change notice) corresponding to the second button effect may be determined based on whether or not there is a big hit.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, the information which specifies the presence or absence of reach production may be included in the prior judgment command. In this case, the presence / absence of the reach effect may be determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a based on a reach determination random number or the like.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that two types of special symbol fluctuation games from which the type of jackpot game provided differs can be performed.
In the above embodiment, the condition that the first button effect displayable condition and the second button effect displayable condition are satisfied at the same time period means that the first button effect displayable condition is satisfied after the first button effect displayable condition is satisfied. It points out that there is a period in which the time until the display ends and the time from when the display enable condition for the second button effect is satisfied until the display of the second button effect ends. As another example, when the display condition of the first button effect is established until the display of the first button effect starts, and when the display condition of the second button effect is established, the second button effect is displayed. You may point out that there exists a period when the time until a display is started overlaps. That is, when neither the first button effect nor the second button effect is displayed, the display condition of the first button effect and the display enable condition of the second button effect are less likely to attract attention. You may make it regulate the display of the button effect of a production | presentation aspect. In this case, if either the first button effect or the second button effect has already been displayed, the displayed button effect is continuously displayed, and the displayable condition is satisfied later. You may make it regulate the display of button production.

In the embodiment described above, the sub effect display device 13b may be configured by a movable body capable of executing a movable effect that can be moved in the vertical direction by a solenoid or the like.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) In the above gaming machine, the first operation effect and the second operation effect have different requested operation timings, and the first operation effect is more requested than the second operation effect. The operation effect may be such that the timing ends early.

(B) In the gaming machine, the operation effects may be provided with a first operation effect that requires a plurality of operations and a second operation effect that requires a pressing operation for a predetermined period.
(C) In the gaming machine, a first effect display area capable of displaying various images and a second effect display area capable of displaying various images different from the first effect display area are provided. Different types of operation effects may be displayed in the second effect display area.

  (D) In the gaming machine, a first effect display area capable of displaying various images and a second effect display area capable of displaying various images different from the first effect display area are provided, and the first effect display is provided. The area is configured so that an image that is noticed by the player is displayed more easily than the second effect display area, and the first effect display area displays the first operation effect. May be.

  (E) In the gaming machine, when the effect result according to the second operation effect is a special effect result determined in advance, the second operation effect is displayed and the operation means is operated. Accordingly, the effect result may be notified.

(F) In the gaming machine, the first operation effect may be an operation effect of an effect mode having a lower appearance rate than the second operation effect.
(G) In the gaming machine, the first operation effect may be an operation effect of an effect mode for notifying that a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided.

  (H) In the gaming machine, the first operation effect may be displayed larger than the second operation effect.

  BT ... operation button, HD ... launch handle, SOL1 ... grand prize opening solenoid, SE1 ... start sensor, SE3 ... count sensor, YB ... game board, 11 ... special symbol display device, 13a ... main effect display device, 13b ... sub-effect Display device 14 ... Starting winning port 15 ... Starting winning device 19 ... Large winning door 20, Large winning device 21 ... Large winning port 22 ... Holding display device 30 ... Main control board 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31 .. production control board, 31a .. production control CPU, 31b .. production control ROM, 31c.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which an operation effect requesting operation of the operation means is displayed, and when the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, the effect result according to the operation effect is notified.
The operation effects include a plurality of types by preparing at least two types of first operation effects and at least one type of second operation effects,
The plurality of types of operation effects are different in the operation mode of the operation unit requested as the operation of the operation unit, and the operation of the operation unit to satisfy the operation mode is the same operation,
The operation mode of the first operation effect includes an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect earlier than the operation mode of the second operation effect, and the operation mode of the second operation effect. There is an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect late,
The plurality of types of operation effects differ in the timing at which the effect results according to the operation effects are notified by the different operation modes,
When the first displayable condition indicating that the first operation effect can be displayed is satisfied, a value indicating that the first displayable condition is satisfied is set in the first operation effect flag, The operation mode of the first operation effect is determined,
When the second displayable condition indicating that the second operation effect can be displayed is satisfied, a value indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is set in the second operation effect flag, The operation mode of the second operation effect is determined,
When the first displayable condition and the second displayable condition are satisfied at the same time, the operation mode of the first operation effect and the operation mode of the second operation effect that the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time are compared, that the operation in one operation representation embodiment may have Succoth meet early demand than the operation mode in the other operation effect is identified, the the operation presentation flag of one of the operation effect is that displayable condition is satisfied When the value indicating that the display enable condition has already been established is set for the operation effect flag of the other operation effect, the value is deleted or the display enable condition is set. When a value indicating that the display enable condition is satisfied is not set, the value is not set, so that a value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is not set. , Wherein one of the operation effect of displayable condition same time meet early demand in the operation effect that satisfied effect results in accordance with the operation effect is notified while being displayed, the other operations that satisfy slow request to regulate the Rukoto the operation performance is displayed for directing,
The gaming machine is defined by the number of operations of the operating means. In a gaming machine in which an operation effect requesting operation of the operation means is displayed, and when the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, the effect result according to the operation effect is notified.
The operation effects include a plurality of types by preparing at least two types of first operation effects and at least one type of second operation effects,
The plurality of types of operation effects are different in the operation mode of the operation unit requested as the operation of the operation unit, and the operation of the operation unit to satisfy the operation mode is the same operation,
The operation mode of the first operation effect includes an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect earlier than the operation mode of the second operation effect, and the operation mode of the second operation effect. There is an operation mode that satisfies the request for the first operation effect late,
The plurality of types of operation effects differ in the timing at which the effect results according to the operation effects are notified by the different operation modes,
When the first displayable condition indicating that the first operation effect can be displayed is satisfied, a value indicating that the first displayable condition is satisfied is set in the first operation effect flag, The operation mode of the first operation effect is determined,
When the second displayable condition indicating that the second operation effect can be displayed is satisfied, a value indicating that the second displayable condition is satisfied is set in the second operation effect flag, The operation mode of the second operation effect is determined,
When the first displayable condition and the second displayable condition are satisfied at the same time, the operation mode of the first operation effect and the operation mode of the second operation effect that the displayable condition is satisfied at the same time are compared, that the operation in one operation representation embodiment may have Succoth meet early demand than the operation mode in the other operation effect is identified, the the operation presentation flag of one of the operation effect is that displayable condition is satisfied When the value indicating that the display enable condition has already been established is set for the operation effect flag of the other operation effect, the value is deleted or the display enable condition is set. When a value indicating that the display enable condition is satisfied is not set, the value is not set, so that a value indicating that the displayable condition is satisfied is not set. , Wherein one of the operation effect of displayable condition same time meet early demand in the operation effect that satisfied effect results in accordance with the operation effect is notified while being displayed, the other operations that satisfy slow request to regulate the Rukoto the operation performance is displayed for directing,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the operation mode is defined by a pressing operation time of the operation means.