JP6514180B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a drum-type gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a presentation is developed when the player operates the presentation button by urging the player to operate the presentation button when the symbol changes, and a gaming machine in which a notice presentation effect indicating a big hit expectation is performed ing. In recent years, in addition to the normal operation of the effect button, various operations such as a long press and a continuous hit are properly used depending on the situation, and it is common to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game.

  For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described below, the player is urged to perform the continuous hitting operation of the presentation button. Then, when the player starts the continuous hitting of the effect button, first, on the liquid crystal screen, the effect image representing the movable body descends, and thereafter, the notice effect that the two movable bodies fall is performed. Then, the gaming state to be transitioned is suggested by the number of movable bodies finally operated (Patent Document 1 / Paragraphs 0146 to 0154, FIG. 10A).

JP, 2016-106736, A

  However, when a button operation effect for urging the operation of the effect button is frequently performed, it may be troublesome for the player to operate the effect button each time. Therefore, some players perform the operation of the production button only when the expectation of the big hit is considered to be high, for example, complex preview effects are performed in addition to the button operation production.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the player can enjoy the button operation effect without feeling the trouble of the operation.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises an operation means operable by a player, an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means, and an operation effect setting means capable of setting the operation effect. In the operation effect setting means, in the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, and in the operation effect, It can be set to any of the second setting mode in which the effect can be performed even if the player does not operate the operation means, and the operation effect executing means is set to the first setting mode. If there is, the specific effect is not executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect, and if the second setting mode is set, the specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect The Wherein the specific effect, given that different to the end from the start is a first specific effect is a predetermined first time, with the first time period from the start to the end execution of the predetermined and the first specific effect The second specific effect, which is the second time of the second time, is different from the case where the first specific effect is performed and the case where the second specific effect is performed. I assume.

A game machine according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises an operation means operable by a player, an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means, and an operation effect setting means capable of setting the operation effect. In the operation effect setting means, in the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, and in the operation effect, It can be set to any of the second setting mode in which the effect can be performed even if the player does not operate the operation means, and the operation effect executing means operates during the operation effective period of the operation effect. to being capable of performing operation image effect using the operation image prompting the operation of the operation means to the player, wherein when it is set in the first setting mode, the operating lifetime of the operation effect In the second setting mode, the specific effect is not performed, and the specific effect is performed during the effective period of the operation in the operation effect, and the specific effect has a plurality of display modes. The first specified effect that is a predetermined first time from the start to the end of the execution, and the first specified effect is a second time that is different from the predetermined first time from the start to the end of the execution and a predetermined second specific effect, of the second specific effect and the first specific effect according to the atmospheric per expectation, characterized in that the executable either.

A game machine according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises an operation means operable by a player, an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means, and an operation effect setting means capable of setting the operation effect. In the operation effect setting means, in the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, and in the operation effect, It can be set to any of the second setting mode in which the effect can be performed even if the player does not operate the operation means, and the operation effect executing means is set to the first setting mode. If there is, the specific effect is not executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect, and if the second setting mode is set, the specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect The The operation is directed, the urging first and operation image effect using the first operation image prompting the one push operation of the operating means to the player, the barrage pressing operation of the operation means to the player There is a second operation image effect using a second operation image different from the first operation image, and the case where the first operation image effect is executed and the case where the second operation image effect is executed, The different specific effects can be performed.

A game machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises an operation means operable by a player, an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means, and an operation effect setting means capable of setting the operation effect. In the operation effect setting means, in the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, and in the operation effect, It is possible to set either of the second setting mode in which the effect can be automatically executed even when the player does not operate the operation means, and the operation effect executing means is set to the first setting mode. If it is set, the specific effect is not executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect, and if the second setting mode is set, the specific effect is performed during the operation effective period in the operation effect. Real The operation effects include a first operation effect using a first operation means and a second operation effect using a second operation means different from the first operation means. In the second setting mode, When the first operation effect is executed, the automatic operation is performed , and when the second operation effect is performed, the automatic operation is not performed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enjoy the button operation effect without the player having to feel trouble during the game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view on the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of completion | finish of a big hit type and a special game. (A) Example of symbol variation screen (during stop). (B) Example of menu screen (first hierarchy). (C) Example of menu screen (second hierarchy). (D) Example of menu screen (third hierarchy). A figure explaining setting of cat button mode (during symbol change stop). A figure explaining the setting of cat button mode (during symbol variation). A figure explaining button operation production (at the time of normal button mode). The figure (at the time of cat button mode) explaining button operation production. The Example (1) of the button operation production at the time of cat button mode. The Example (2) of the button operation production at the time of cat button mode. The flowchart which shows the game management processing performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management processing in FIG. The flowchart (the first half) which shows the special symbol fluctuation start processing in FIG. The flowchart (second half) which shows the special symbol fluctuation start processing in FIG. The flowchart (the first half) which shows processing during special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart (second half) which shows a process during special symbol confirmation time in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a special electric role management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing a special electric combination product operation start process in FIG. 15; The flowchart which shows the process in process of the special motorized symbol in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing a special electric combination product operation continuation determination process in FIG. 15; The flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main processing performed by the sub control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption processing performed by the sub control side. The modification (1) of the button operation production at the time of cat button mode. The modification (2) of the button operation production at the time of cat button mode. The modification (3) of the button operation production at the time of cat button mode.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes an operation means operable by the player, an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means, and an operation effect setting means capable of setting the operation effect. In the operation effect setting means, in the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, and in the operation effect, It can be set to any of the second setting mode in which the effect can be performed even if the player does not operate the operation means, and the operation effect executing means is set to the first setting mode. If there is, the specific effect is not executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect, and if the second setting mode is set, the specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect And wherein the Rukoto.

  In this gaming machine, in the operation effect, even when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period, the first setting mode capable of executing the effect effect after the operation, and the player does not operate the operation means It can set to either of the 2nd setting modes which can perform result production.

  When the second setting mode is set, the operation effect executing means executes the specific effect during the operation effective period of the operation means, so that the player can enjoy the effect which is not in the first setting mode. Further, when the second setting mode is set, the player does not need to operate the operation means, so that it is possible to enjoy the operation effect without feeling the trouble of the operation.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that, when the second effect mode is set, the operation effect execution means executes the effect effect after the specific effect is finished.

  In this gaming machine, when the second setting mode is set, first, the specific effect is executed during the operation effective period of the operation effect, and the effect effect is executed after the specific effect is finished. As a result, more effects can be shown than in the case where the first setting mode is set, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the operation effect executing unit is set to the second setting mode, the player operates the operation unit during the execution of the specific effect, the specifying operation is performed. It is preferable to end the effect and execute the result effect.

  In this gaming machine, when the second setting mode is set, when the player operates the operation means during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is ended and the effect effect is executed. That is, even when the second setting mode is set, the player's intention to participate in the game can be enhanced by validating the operation of the operation means by the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the player can select which of the first setting mode and the second setting mode.

  In this gaming machine, which of the first setting mode and the second setting mode is to be selected can be selected, for example, by a predetermined operation of the player. Thereby, it is possible to select whether or not to participate in the operation effect depending on the game time and mood of the player.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and the game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Two speakers 7 are provided at the top of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the rendering effect sound accompanying the game to the outside. Moreover, frame decoration LED8 is provided in the right-and-left both sides of the front door 5, and upper part. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

  Below the front door 5 is a front plate 9 whose left end is pivotally connected to the front frame 3 in an openable manner. The front plate 9 is provided with a firing handle 10 for operating the firing mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing gaming balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  The surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 is provided with an operation button 13 which becomes effective when the built-in lamp is turned on. The operation button 13 can change the effect mode when the player operates (depresses) the button during the operation valid period. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to a menu screen for performing various settings.

  The operation button 13 is provided with three buttons having different shapes so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis inside the cover. At normal times, the button of the first aspect is set to the first button position facing upward. Then, the button is rotated by the motor according to the effect, and the button is switched to the second button position where the button of the second mode faces upward, and the third button position where the button of the third mode faces upward.

  Furthermore, a direction key portion 14 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11. The direction key unit 14 is used when selecting any setting item from the menu screen or when selecting a volume or BGM during a game.

  At the upper right of the front door 5, a fan 15 to which air is blown is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED 8. The fan 15 can blow air to the player as a big hit advance notice effect.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 for holding the game board 4 from the back side is attached. Above the back mechanism board 16, a game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishment device (not shown) of the pachinko hall island facility is provided.

  In addition, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out the game balls is provided at the lower end of the inclined bottom of the tank rail 18 which draws the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that centrally manages all the game machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner of the back mechanism board 16 and a terminal board case 22. Housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and a transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is housed in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25 a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26 a housing the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob portion, it is possible to set 10 levels of volume.

  Below the liquid crystal control board case 26a, a transparent main control board case 24a accommodating the main control board 24 is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processing.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 27 is provided on the main control board 24. By turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24 and controls, for example, effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control command.

  Below the main control substrate case 24a, a transparent power supply substrate case 28a containing the power supply substrate 28 and a transparent delivery control substrate case 29a containing the delivery control substrate 29 are disposed.

  Furthermore, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launch device (not shown) provided with a striking rod that strikes a game ball and a launch motor that drives it. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface is a center ornament 34a fixed to the front of the decorative plate 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner ornament It is sectioned and formed by members such as 34b and right corner decoration 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each integrally formed by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A board decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decoration 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative part that changes the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the variable display of the symbol in each game and the advance notice display, and raises the effect.

  An opening is formed in the central portion of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display for displaying various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters and the like are drawn, a background image, and a reach according to the game.

  Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a normal symbol starting gate 40 is disposed. The normal symbol starting gate 40 is a winning device serving as a normal symbol start timing. A lottery is made by the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting gate 40, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  On the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36, movable hand-shaped objects 37a and 37b are disposed. The movable roles 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously depending on the effects and the big hit expectation in the game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable prizes in addition to the movable prizes 37a and 37b, which are omitted in the drawing.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a stage member 33 is disposed. The game ball guided here falls after swinging the central part of the stage, but the game ball which has passed through the groove at the center is structured to easily win the first special symbol start opening 38a described later .

  Below the stage member 33, a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b are disposed. A lottery is performed by the game ball flowing down the game area 4a winning in the first special symbol start opening 38a or the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the variation display of the special symbol is performed by the special symbol display device 43a described later. It will be. Furthermore, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  The second special symbol start opening 38b is provided with an opening and closing member which falls to the front side, and when the opening and closing member is opened, the gaming ball is in a state where a prize can be won. This opening / closing member is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period when a lottery of a normal symbol is won. Below, the apparatus which united the 2nd special symbol starting opening 38b and the opening-and-closing member may be called a common motorized part.

  A big winning device 39 is disposed on the right side of the first special symbol start opening 38a. The big winning device 39 has an open / close door on which the game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. Although the details will be described later, the big winning device 39 is a winning device which is opened for a predetermined period in a special game which is generated by a big hit when a lottery of special symbols is won. By winning the game balls in a large winning opening (not shown) inside the large winning device 39, it is possible to obtain many winning balls.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are disposed on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is made up of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and the special symbol is changed in response to the winning of the special symbol starting openings 38a and 38b, and the lottery result is displayed. In addition, the remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates that the number of holding balls of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the time saving state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs, starts a normal symbol triggered by winning on the normal symbol start gate 40, and displays the lottery result by lighting of the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 for changing the flow direction of the game balls, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, below the game area 4a, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged. When the gaming ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  At the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball fired by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is comprised of a metal belt-like outer two guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which the game balls launched from the launch mechanism pass. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball block 46 is disposed which permits passage of the launch ball in the firing direction (the game area 4a side) and blocks passage in the return direction (the launch path 45 side). ing. Further, at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b, an out-ball collection port 47 and a ball alignment portion 48 for introducing the out-ball into the out-ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configurations of relay boards for relaying signals and parts of members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 which controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner, and an effect control board 25 which receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls effects. The power supply substrate 28 is connected to each substrate including the main control substrate 24, receives an AC voltage 24 V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each substrate.

  The main control board 24 internally includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor part, and performs lottery processing whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from the information of the determined fluctuation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25 Do the processing.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit storing a control program, control data and the like describing a series of game machine control procedures. The RAM 243 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a RAM clear switch 27, a first start winning hole sensor 38c, a second start winning hole sensor 38d, a special winning hole sensor 39c, a start gate passing sensor 40c, a general winning hole sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected and can receive detection signals of the respective sensors.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor for detecting a strong radio wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor for detecting a strong vibration applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The special symbol display device 43a and the normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control substrate 24, and the random number information acquired by the main control substrate CPU 241 by the lottery process is transmitted to the respective symbol display devices 43a and 43b.

  Further, an external terminal board 21 having a terminal connected to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control board 24. Various information such as a big hit in the game, the number of winning, and the number of games are transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage plate full sensor 12c and the front door open sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. Ru. In addition, the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control substrate 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control substrate 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 is internally provided with an effect control board-side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives the control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing of controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program that describes a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. In addition, the RAM 253 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

  The speaker 7, the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effects of the speakers 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED or the like to enhance the effect.

  Further, to the effect control board 25, the operation button 13, the direction key unit 14 and the fan 15 are connected. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal to light the built-in lamp to the operation button 13 during the effective period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the effective period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  The direction key unit 14 is configured of an up direction key, a right direction key, a down direction key, and a left direction key (see FIG. 1). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, its detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, a liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 internally includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, an image display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary to perform display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is also output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit storing a program in which the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261 is described, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit functioning as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit storing image data necessary for the image display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit for temporarily storing image data processed by the image display processor VDP 264. is there.

  According to the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25 and displays the effect image and the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various flags set at the end of the jackpot game (special game) will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols of "1" to "9", a big hit by a probability variation symbol (for example, a decorative symbol of "3" and "7") and a non-probability symbol (for example, "3" , There are two types of jackpot by decorative symbols other than "7". Each symbol is variably displayed in three rows (left row, center row, right row), and the same symbol in three rows is aligned (for example, "777") and becomes a big hit. The symbols in the three rows displayed in a variable display stop in the order of the left row, the right row, and the center row, the left and right rows are aligned and stopped with the same symbol, and the state in which the symbols in the center row are variably displayed becomes the reach variation .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is played in the gaming state in any one of the normal mode, the time saving mode and the probability variation mode. In the normal mode, a big hit lottery (judgment determination) is performed with a low probability (for example, a big hit probability of 1/330).

  The time saving mode has the same big hit probability as the normal mode, but it is a gaming state in which the time of the variation display of the symbol is shortened, and the opening / closing member of the normal motorized role is opened more frequently than the normal mode (with electric chow support State), the game ball is easy to start winning. Further, in the probability variation mode, a big hit lottery is performed with a higher probability (for example, a big hit probability of 1 / 9.1) than the normal mode and the time saving mode, and it is in a state in which there is a power chew support.

  The special game by the odd variation symbol is constituted by all 15 rounds, and the special game by the non probable symbol is constituted by fewer rounds. In the case of a probability variation pattern, the gaming state shifts to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game. The probability fluctuation mode ends when 100 games are played.

  Next, the non-probable variation per pattern will be described focusing on portions different from the per-variation variation per pattern. For example, the special game by the non-probable variation symbol is constituted by all 10 rounds. Also, after the end, the gaming state becomes the time saving mode. The time saving mode ends when 50 games are played.

  Next, various flags which are set even after the end of any special game per probability variation symbol, non probability variation symbol will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, "5 AH" is set in the general-purpose open extension state flag, the general-diagram drawing short transition state flag, the general-diagram probability fluctuation transition state flag, and the special drawing time short transition status flag. "5AH" means that the flag is on.

  In the case of a probability variation per symbol, "5AH" is set in the special symbol probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probable variation symbol, since transition to the probability fluctuation mode is not made after the end of the special game, "00H" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. "00H" means that the flag is off.

  In addition, even in the case of non-probable variation per pattern, it will be in the state with electric chew support. Therefore, "5AH" is set to the above-mentioned common drawing probability fluctuation transition state flag regardless of the odd variation symbol and the non probable variation symbol.

  Moreover, in the case of a probability variation pattern, "100" is set in the special figure time short count counter and the special figure probability fluctuation number counter, and in the case of a non probability variation figure, "50" is set in the special figure time short count counter, “0” is set to the special figure probability fluctuation number counter. Here, "100" and "50" mean 100 games and 50 games, respectively, and "0" means that the game with special figure probability fluctuation is not performed 0 times, that is, not performed .

  The values of the special drawing time short time counter and the special drawing probability fluctuation time counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probability variation per symbol, if "75" is set in the special figure time short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation frequency counter, after the end of the special game, it shifts to the probability fluctuation mode 75 times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a display example of the symbol variation screen and the menu screen of each hierarchy will be described.

  First, FIG. 6 (a) shows a symbol variation screen (during stop) in which a symbol (number or picture) changes and repeats stop. When the variation of the symbols is stopped and there is no holding ball, the stationary states of the three decorative symbols 58 are displayed. Further, for example, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the symbol variation stop (game stop), the operation button mark 13 'appears in the area 60 in the screen.

  As illustrated, “menu screen display ⇒” is displayed in the lower part of the screen (left side of the area 60), and when the player operates the operation button 13, the screen is switched to a menu screen described later. In addition, four circular marks 57 in the lower left of the screen are a hold display, and in this case, a state in which there is no hold ball is shown.

  FIG. 6B shows the first hierarchy of the menu screen. As shown in the figure, a company logo mark and a model name of a gaming machine are displayed in the upper part of the screen. Further, on the left side of the screen, items of “volume adjustment”, “light amount adjustment”, “customize”, “character selection” and “return” are displayed.

  Since the operation button mark 13 'and the direction key mark 14' are displayed on the right side of the screen, the player can select any item such as "volume adjustment" by operating the direction key unit 14. In fact, when the player operates the up key and the down key, the selection display (colored part) moves up and down. The player can select one of the items and then operate the operation button 13 to make a decision.

  FIG. 6C shows the second hierarchy of the menu screen. For example, in the first hierarchy, when the player selects the item of "volume adjustment", the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen of the second hierarchy. On the volume adjustment screen, characters of "volume adjustment" and a speaker mark are displayed. In addition, ten levels of meters are displayed, with the left end as the minimum volume "MIN" and the right end as the maximum volume "MAX", and the volume can be viewed visually.

  The "light amount adjustment" is an item for adjusting the light amount of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35, and can be adjusted in 10 steps like the volume. For example, when the light emission of the LED is dazzling, it is used to suppress the light amount.

  "Customization" includes items for "prediction selection" and "cat button mode selection" as well as "BGM selection" for selecting background music. The details of the "notice selection" and the "cat button mode selection" will be described later.

  "Character selection" is an item for selecting a character related to the content of the gaming machine, the image of each character is displayed, and the player can select one of them. By selecting a predetermined character, the character selected by the notice effect, the reach effect, or the special game effect appears. Depending on the number of consecutive big hits, the number of games (number of rotations), etc., there may be characters that are added later and can be selected.

  FIG. 6D shows the third hierarchy of the menu screen. For example, when the player selects the item of “BGM selection” in “customize” of the second hierarchy, the screen is switched to the BGM selection screen of the third hierarchy. Although “BGM 1” to “BGM 6” are displayed on the BGM selection screen, the player can select one of them. Also in this case, there may be BGM which is added and selectable later according to the number of consecutive big hits and the like.

  In addition, when the player selects the item of “notice selection” in “customize” of the second hierarchy, the screen is switched to the notice selection screen of the third hierarchy. On the notice selection screen, the player can set "on hold", "group notice" and "one shot notification" to on and off, respectively.

  “Priority to reserve” is an effect that suggests a big hit by changing the color or shape of the reserve display (the circular mark 57 in FIG. 6A). The “group advance notice” is an effect in which a predetermined character crosses the screen in a group action, and is used as an advance effect with a high expectation of the big hit. Also, "one-shot notification" is an effect of notifying the determination of a big hit with a sound or a lamp.

  Next, setting of the cat button mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. The cat button mode is currently set differently depending on whether or not the symbol is changing.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7A, a method of setting the cat button mode to ON while the symbol is stopped changing will be described. FIG. 7A (a) is a symbol variation screen (during stop) in the normal mode, and in the area 60, the operation button mark 13 'is displayed. At this time, when the player operates the operation button 13, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 7A (b).

  FIG. 7A (b) shows the first hierarchy of the menu screen. When the "cat button mode" is selected, the player operates the direction key unit 14 to select the item of "customize", and operates the operation button 13 to make a decision. As a result, the screen is shifted to the menu screen (second hierarchy) (not shown), and the item of “cat button mode selection” is further selected to switch to the screen of FIG. 7A (c).

  FIG. 7A (c) shows the third hierarchy of the menu screen. When the "cat button mode" is set to ON, the player operates the direction key unit 14 to select "ON", and operates the operation button 13 to determine. Thereby, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 7A (d).

  FIG. 7A (d) shows the symbol variation screen (during stop) immediately after selecting the cat button mode. When the cat button mode is selected, a display of "cat button mode ON" appears in the area 61 in the screen. This allows the player to confirm that the cat button mode is currently selected.

  In this manner, the cat button mode can be set to ON by the player moving down from the symbol variation screen to the third hierarchy of the menu screen while the symbol variation is stopped. Also, the player can play a game in the cat button mode from the next symbol change.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7B, a method of setting the cat button mode to ON while the symbol is fluctuating will be described. FIG. 7B (a) is a symbol variation screen (during variation) in the normal mode, and a direction key mark 14 'and characters of "mode switchable with the up direction key" are displayed at the lower side of the screen. Then, when the player operates the upward direction key, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 7B (b). In addition, the holding ball has shown one state here.

  FIG. 7B (b) shows a state in which only the decorative symbols 58 in the left row have stopped changing. In addition, when the player operates the up key, the next symbol change is switched to the cat button mode. For this reason, in the area 61, the characters "on standby" are displayed so as to overlap with "cat button mode ON".

  In the lower part of the screen, the direction key mark 14 'and the characters "From next change (cat button mark) mode!" Are displayed. Immediately after the cat button mode is set, mode switching is temporarily disabled. When a predetermined time has elapsed in the current symbol variation, switching to the mode may be permitted again. In that case, the display of the area 61 is erased. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 7B (c).

  FIG. 7B (c) shows a state in which the three decorative symbols 58 have stopped changing. The character display in the area 61 and the display in the lower part of the screen are the same as in FIG. 7B (b). After that, with the start of the new symbol fluctuation, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 7B (d).

  FIG. 7B (d) shows a state when one symbol is used and the next symbol variation starts. From this symbol variation, the character "standby" in the area 61 disappears, and the character "cat button mode ON" becomes recognizable. When the button operation effect is executed, the same effect as when the operation button 13 is operated is executed without operation by the player.

  In FIG. 7B (d), at the lower part of the screen, a direction key mark 14 'and characters of "mode switchable with the up direction key" are displayed. That is, when the next symbol change starts, it is possible to return to the normal button mode by the operation of the direction key unit 14 of the player.

  As described above, the cat button mode can be set to ON only by operating the direction key unit 14 on the symbol variation screen while the symbol is changing. In addition, although the normal button mode remains (during the cat button mode "standby") during symbol change when the setting is changed, the player can play a game in the cat button mode from the next symbol change. It should be noted that the specification may be switched to the cat button mode game immediately after the change operation.

  Once the cat button mode is set, the cat button mode is maintained even after the end of the special game, the short time mode or the probability fluctuation mode. The setting is reset when the power is turned on, and the normal button mode is set.

  Next, an example of button operation effects in the normal button mode and the cat button mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

  FIG. 8A is an example of button operation effects in the normal button mode. First, FIG. 8A (a) shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). Here, the characters “PUSH!” Prompting the user to operate the operation button 13, the meter 65 indicating the operation effective period, the finger mark 66, and the operation button mark 13 'are displayed. Characters such as “double hit!” And “long press!” May be displayed to prompt the player to perform a special operation of the operation button 13.

  In FIG. 8A (a), at the lower part of the screen, a direction key mark 14 'and characters of "mode switchable with the up direction key" are displayed. In the present embodiment, mode switching can be performed until a special reach is developed. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 8A (b).

  FIG. 8A (b) shows a state in which the player has not operated the operation button 13 and the operation effective period of the meter 65 has almost reached half. At this time, when the player operates the operation button 13, a moving image in which the finger mark 66 presses the operation button mark 13 'is executed. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 8A (c).

  FIG. 8A (c) shows the effect presentation at this time. This is an effect in which the photographic image 67 appears, but the character, color, background, etc. of the photograph indicate the jackpot expectation. Thereafter, the three decorative symbols 58 stop in the form of hitting or losing.

  FIG. 8B is an example of button operation effects in the cat button mode. First, FIG. 8B (a) shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). Here, a meter 65 indicating an operation valid period and an operation button mark 13 'are displayed. The operation button mark 13 'in the cat button mode has a meat ball mark, and the mode is different from that in the normal button mode.

  The operation button marks may be the same in the normal button mode and the cat button mode. In addition, in the button operation effect in which the cat character 68 appears, the operation button mark is in a mode different from that in the normal button mode, and the same mode may be otherwise maintained. Further, in the button operation effect in the cat button mode, the cat character 68 may not appear, but in this case, the same mode as in the normal button mode can be adopted.

  In the area 61, the character "cat button mode ON" is displayed, and the cat character 68 appears from the right end of the screen. When the button operation effect is started in the cat button mode, the cat character 68 may be displayed at the same time as the operation button mark 13 '.

  The cat character 68 is normally black, but may be changed to blue, green, red, gold or iridescent depending on the jackpot expectation. Here too, the mode can be switched until the special reach is developed. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 8B (b).

  FIG. 8B (b) shows a state where the player does not operate the operation button 13 and the operation effective period shown by the meter 65 has almost reached half. Here, the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 '. In the cat button mode, even if the player does not operate the operation button 13, the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'at an appropriate timing of the operation valid period.

  In response to the movement of the cat character 68, a light effect by the speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8 or a panel decoration LED 35 may be performed. For example, it is possible to reproduce the sound of the cat character 68 or to output the pressing sound when the operation button mark 13 'is operated. Further, the light emission mode of each LED may be changed (turned on, turned off, or blinked) in accordance with the movement or jump of the cat character 68.

  Although details will be described later, it is preferable that there are at least two types of timing when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 '. Also, before the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ', the player can operate the operation button 13 by himself. In that case, the animation of the cat character 68 is interrupted or stopped, and the cat character 68 disappears from the screen.

  In the present embodiment, the cat button mode is not released even if the player operates the operation button 13 in the button operation effect in the cat button mode, but it may be released. At that time, the sound effect of the animation or the light emission effect may be interrupted. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 8B (c).

  FIG. 8B (c) shows the effect produced by the operation of the operation button mark 13 'of the cat character 68 or the operation of the operation button 13 by the player. Here also, a photographic image 67 appears, but it is a group notice that a group of cats pass in front of it. The decorative pattern 58 is in the form of reach variation, and then stops in the form of hitting or losing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an example of button operation effects in the cat button mode, particularly, the difference in operation timing will be described.

  First, FIG. 9A shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). In the area 61, the characters "cat button mode ON" are displayed, and the cat character 68 appears from the right end of the screen. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 9B shows an effect that the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'shortly thereafter (period A in the figure). Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 9C shows the effect presentation at this time. In the effect that the photographic image 67 appears, when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'at an early stage (period A) of the operation effective period, the jackpot expectation is relatively low. For this reason, the decorative pattern 58 often stops in a lost manner as illustrated.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 (d) and FIG. 9 (e) show the effect that the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'after a lapse of time (period B in the figure). First, in FIG. 9D, the cat character 68 only looks at the operation button mark 13 'and does not operate it.

  Then, in FIG. 9E, in period C, the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 '. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 9 (f) shows the effect presentation at this time. As illustrated, here, the background of the photographic image 67 is a specific pattern. In the cat button mode, when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'at a late stage (period C) of the operation effective period, the jackpot expectation is relatively high. For this reason, the decoration pattern 58 is an aspect of reach variation.

  In this manner, the effect presentation is changed at the timing when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ', suggesting a big hit expectation. In addition, the cat character 68 may continuously hit or hold the operation button mark 13 ', or may not operate within the operation valid period. The operation of the operation button mark 13 'by the cat character 68 may be counted down to display the timing of the operation in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

  Further, the execution period of the effect effect may be made different depending on the timing when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 '. For example, when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 'at an early stage of the operation effective period, the execution period of the effect presentation is made longer than when operated at a late stage. In addition, about the point which changes the execution period of result presentation, and a big hit expectation, it is not restricted to the above-mentioned content, It is good also as a reverse content.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, an example of the button operation effect in the cat button mode, particularly, a change in the operation button mark will be described.

  First, FIG. 10A shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). The character "cat button mode ON" is displayed in the area 61, and the cat character 68 appears simultaneously with the operation button mark 13 '(first mode). Here, the operation button mark of the second aspect described later is in a state where it can be visually recognized in a dim manner.

  Thereafter, the operation button mark 13 'changes to the operation button mark of the second mode. However, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the cat character 68 (or the player himself) operates the operation button 13 before the change, the effect shown in FIG. 10C is executed. Here, the decorative symbol 58 is in the form of reach variation, and group notice is executed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10 (d) shows a state when the operation button mark 13 'is changed to the operation button mark 13' 'of the second mode. Here, the cat character 68 has the operation button mark 13' '. I just look at it and do not operate it. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 10E shows the appearance of the button operation effect after a lapse of time. Here, the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ". Thus, in the cat button mode, when the operation button mark 13" of the second mode is displayed, the operation validity period is late. The operation by the cat character 68 is easy to be performed. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 10 (f) shows the effect presentation at this time. As illustrated, here, the background of the photographic image 67 is a specific pattern. In the cat button mode, when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ′ ′ of the second mode, the jackpot expectation is relatively high. Therefore, the decorative symbol 58 is in the form of reach variation.

  As described above, the effect presentation is changed according to the mode of the operation button mark when the cat character 68 is operated, and the big hit expectation is suggested. In particular, when the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ′ ′ of the second mode, an effect is performed that has a higher jackpot expectation than when the operation button mark 13 ′ of the first mode is operated.

  The operation button mark 13 'in the first mode differs in the mode (presence or absence of the meat ball mark) between the normal button mode and the cat button mode, but the operation button mark 13 "in the second mode is the operation button mark May be in the same manner.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed on the main loop on the main control side when the power on process ends normally.

  First, the main control board 24 performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers, such as a special symbol role thing operation timer, and each counts time concerning a game.

  The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control board 24 performs a winning ball management process. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol start openings 38a and 38b and the general winning opening 42. For example, a general winning opening sensor 42 c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When the main control board 24 receives the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls toward the payout control board 29 (furthermore, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls onto the upper storage tray 11 (when the upper storage tray 11 is full, the lower storage tray 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control board 24 performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40. Specifically, the starting gate passage sensor 40 c inside the normal symbol starting gate 40 detects the gaming ball having passed the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When the main control board 24 receives the signal, the main control board 24 acquires a random value of a normal symbol. A maximum of four random number values sampled can be stored, and the above random number value lottery is performed in the order of storage.

  In addition, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the variation of the normal symbol is performed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol stops and displays the mode of hit or drop according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control board 24 performs a normal electric role management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric role according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol hits and stops in the aspect, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric part and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening and closing member of the opening 38b is opened.

  The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed, or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the second special symbol start port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. The control signal of (1) is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary motorized part. Thereby, the opening and closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol comes off and stops in an aspect, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does not do anything, but the ordinary electric role game processing process Finish.

  In step S50, the main control board 24 performs special symbol management processing. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d detect a game ball, the start winning openings sensors 38c and 38d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 detects a ball detection signal. In response to this, one random number value is acquired from, for example, 600 random number values (lottery of special symbol), and an effect mode for the acquired random number value is determined.

  The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the variation of the special symbol by the 7-segment LED is performed, and the special symbol stops in the form of hitting or falling according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, the variation of the special symbol is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol which can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric role management process. This is processing for controlling the operation of the big winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric combination) based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in a hitting manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a predetermined number of rounds of special games are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol comes off and stops in a mode, the special electric role management process ends immediately. When the special electric role management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 11: step S50), the main control board 24 determines a special symbol operation status (during variation waiting, variation and confirmation time) described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control board 24 performs start opening check processing 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special symbol start opening 38a. When there is a winning of the game ball to the first special symbol starting opening 38a, the main control board side CPU 241, based on the ball detection signal sent from the first starting winning opening sensor 38c, of 200 random number value Get one random value from inside.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect information table. The main control board side CPU 241 reads an effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. In addition, the main control board side CPU 241 acquires a big hit judgment flag based on the random number value, and also performs processing of storing it in the work area.

  If the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the variable display of the special symbol, the main control board side CPU 241 sets a random number value (lottery result) and an effect command including an effect mode in the hold storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. Further, the main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 of the liquid crystal control board 26 via the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores the effect command in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 as hold information. The hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example, up to four.

  In step S52, the main control board 24 performs start opening check processing 2. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the same processing as the start opening check processing 1 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing a big hit when a big hit occurs is established, and it is determined whether the condition device operating flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is on, it is determined as "YES" and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, it is determined as "NO" and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processing in the case of the normal game mode in which no big hit occurs.

  If the determination in step S53 is "NO", the main control board 24 performs special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special drawing operation status) is set to "00H" or "01H", the special symbol is "variation standby", so the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the special view operation status is set to "02H", the special symbol is "changing", so the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special view operation status is set to "03H", since it is "during confirmation time" of the special symbol, it proceeds to step S57. The processing in each special view operation status will be described below.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the special symbol variation start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 13A, the main control board side CPU 241 determines whether or not the special figure holding ball number is 0 (step S71). If the number of balls held in the special drawing is 0, it is determined as "YES" and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, when the number of holding balls in the special view is not 0, it is determined as "NO", and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 13B).

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b. If the determination in step S72 is "YES", a random value is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  If the determination in step S72 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether the special view operation status is 00H (step S73). Although described later, "01H" is set as the special view operation status immediately after the processing during the special symbol confirmation time (FIG. 12: step S57) is executed.

  If the special drawing operation status is "00H", it is determined as "YES", and the special symbol variation start process is ended. On the other hand, when the special view operation status is not "00H" (when it is "01H"), the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The “wait for customer demo command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 toward the effect control board 25 when the number of balls reserved in the special view is 0 and the special view operation status is “01H”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  At step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H to the special view operation status. The special symbol change start process is ended by this set, but thereafter, in the special symbol change start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S73 is repeated unless reserve information or a start hole winning is generated.

  If the determination in step S71 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of holding balls in the special view (FIG. 13B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right side) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  At step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the reserved storage area. The pending storage areas 1 to 4, which are the same as the maximum pending number, are shifted by 1 in accordance with the subtraction of the pending ball number. At this time, 0 is set for the pending storage area 4 in which the latest pending information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a random number determination process for special motorized combination determination. This is a hit determination process of the special figure based on the acquired random number value. Further, processing for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is also performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the big hit probability differs between the normal mode and the time saving mode, and the probability fluctuation mode, the number of random numbers to be “big hit” is different. Note that the number of random number values, the "big hit", the random number values to be "reach", and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  At step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is on, the game state transition table according to the big hit type is selected, the value is stored in various buffers with reference to this. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the in-fluctuating flag of the special view to 5AH. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table, sends the effect command including the random value and the effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a, and the effect command or effect The execution command is sent to the effect control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is not stored, and an effect execution command when the hold information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, "00H" (erased) is set in the random number storage area 0. In addition, since the special figure operation status is set to "02H" (during variation), in the next special symbol management process, special symbol variation processing (described later in FIG. 12: step S54) is executed during special symbol variation processing (FIG. 12) FIG. 12: Branch to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is ended. Referring back to FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S58 described later.

  Next, the variation display process of the special symbol and the display process of the effect image will be described. The special symbol display device 43a performs variation display of the special symbol based on the effect mode of the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. The effect image also includes a decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner.

  When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 performs effects by controlling the operation of the sound effect of the speaker 7 and each LED based on the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. The hold information is stored, and when an effect execution command is received, an effect is performed based on the hold information (effect command) stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. Further, the effect control board side CPU 251 sends the effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when the hold information is not stored, and causes the liquid crystal control board 26 to execute the effect execution command when the hold information is stored. send.

  When the image display processor VDP 264 of the liquid crystal control board 26 receives the effect command, the effect display information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is received when the effect execution command is received based on the effect mode of the received effect command. The image processing of the image data of the effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is performed based on the mode.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 causes the liquid crystal display device 36 to display the image data subjected to the image processing to perform effects in the effect mode determined by the main control substrate CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information at the same time as starting the effect based on the hold information.

  Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control board 24 performs this processing when it is determined that the special drawing operation status is "02H" (during variation) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54).

  The main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol combination product operation timer, which is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special drawing, is 0 or not, and when this timer becomes 0, transmits the “variation stop command”. . In addition, although various settings are made at the time of fluctuation stop, the special symbol operation status is set to "03H" (during confirmation time), so in the next special symbol management processing, special symbol operation status determination (Fig. 12: step S54) Then, the processing will branch to processing during the special symbol confirmation time described later (FIG. 12: step S57). Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the special symbol confirmation process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 14A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time of the finalized display of the special view has passed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes 0, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it is judged as "NO", and the processing is ended during the special symbol confirmation time (see FIG. 14B).

  If the determination in step S111 is "YES", the main control board 24 sets the special view operation status to "01H" (step S112). Since the special view operation status is set to "01H" (during variation waiting), in the next special symbol management processing, it is branched to the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 12: step S55) in the special symbol operation status determination. become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the big hit flag is 5AH (step S113). This is a determination as to whether or not the jackpot flag is on. If the jackpot flag is on, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not turned on, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and progresses to step S115.

  If the determination in step S113 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S114). For example, the jackpot determination flag is returned to "00H", and the condition device operation flag is set to "5AH". Thereafter, the processing is ended during the special symbol confirmation time.

  If the determination in step S113 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether the special view time shorting counter is 0 (step S115). The special drawing time shorting counter is a counter that counts the number of time-shortening modes, and for example, 0 is set in the normal mode.

  If the special drawing time shortness counter is 0, it becomes "YES", and it proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, when the special figure time shortness counter is not 0, it becomes "NO", and it proceeds to step S116.

  If the determination in step S115 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special view time shorting counter (step S116). The following steps S116 to S118 are processing relating to the time-saving number of subtractions.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether the special figure time short counter is 0 or not (step S117). If the special drawing time shorting counter is 0, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, when the special figure time reduction counter is not 0, it becomes "NO", and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B).

  If the determination in step S117 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time reduction end (step S118). For example, the general drawing time short state flag and the special drawing time short state flag are set to "00H", respectively. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B).

  Next, in FIG. 14B, the main control board 24 determines whether the special figure probability variation counter is 0 or not (step S119). The probability variation mode of the present embodiment is limited in number, and the number of remaining probability variation modes is counted by the special figure probability variation number counter.

  If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, it is judged as "YES", and the processing is ended during the special symbol check time. On the other hand, if the Toku-zu probability variation counter is not 0, it becomes "NO", and the process proceeds to step S120.

  If the determination in step S119 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S120). The following steps S120 to S122 are processing relating to the subtraction of the number of probability variations.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether the special figure probability variation counter is 0 or not (step S121). If the Toku-zu probability variation counter is 0, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, when the special figure probability variation number counter is not 0, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and ends the processing during the special symbol check time.

  If the determination in step S121 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end of the probability variation (step S122). For example, the common drawing definite change state flag and the special view positive change state flag are set to "00H", respectively, and the processing is ended during the special symbol check time. Thereafter, the processing is ended during the special symbol confirmation time. After the end of the processing during the special symbol confirmation time, it proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric bonus game management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric role management process (FIG. 11: step S60), the main control board 24 displays the special electric role operation status (big hit start process, special electric role start operation process, special electric role in action process, The special electric combination product operation continuation determination processing, the big hit end processing) is determined, and each processing is managed.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether the condition device operation flag is 5AH (ON) (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is 5AH, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, it is judged as "NO", and this processing is ended. That is, the process after step S62 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  If the determination in step S61 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs a special electric combination product operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric combination product operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special power operation status) is set to "00H", it is the "big hit start" time, so the process proceeds to step S63.

  When the special power operation status is set to “01H”, since “the special power activation is in progress”, the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special power operation status is set to “02H”, since “special power is in operation”, the process proceeds to step S65.

  Furthermore, when the special power operation status is set to “03H”, since “special power operation continuation determination is being performed”, the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special power operation status is set to “04H”, “big hit” Since the process is being completed, the process proceeds to step S67.

  The contents of the processes of steps S63 to S67 will be described in detail below. In addition, after these processing ends, the main control board 24 ends the special electric role management processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric role management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S131). Specifically, the item continuous actuation device operation flag is turned on, and "01H" is set in the continuous number counter. The consecutive number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the processing for judging the continuation of the special electric motor-operated product operation described later (see FIG. 19), and “01H” means the first round.

  In addition, since the special electric combination product operation status is set to "01H" (during special power operation start), the special electric combination product operation start process (Fig. 15: next step S62). 15: The process proceeds to step S64). After various settings at the time of the big hit start are finished, it advances to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds and the round display LED number are stored in the RAM 243, and the big hit start interval time is stored in the special symbol combination product operation timer. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special electric powered part operation start process described later (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a big hit start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit start interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the big hit start process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special motorized product operation start process (step S64) performed in the special motorized product management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 or not (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether the big hit start interval time has elapsed, or whether the inter-round interval time described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol combination product operation timer has become 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it is judged as "NO", and the special electric combination product operation start process is ended.

  If the determination in step S141 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits a special winning opening open command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big winning opening open command" toward the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric combination product operation time according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol combination product operation timer. For example, when a win is made per probability variation symbol this time, the special motorized symbol operating time of each round of 15 is set to the special symbol symbol operated timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to "00H". “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric combination product operation status is set to “02H” (during special power operation), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric combination product operation processing (FIG. 15) : It proceeds to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S145). In the special winning opening opening / closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets ON / OFF of the solenoid based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol combination product operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the open / close door of the big winning device 39. Thereafter, the special winning opening / closing operation setting process is ended. Thus, the special motorized product operation start process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the processing during the operation of the special motorized product (step S65) performed in the special motorized product management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there is a winning on the special winning opening (step S151). A winning prize is detected by the special winning mouth sensor of the special winning mouth. If there is a winning on the special winning opening, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, when there is no winning, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and progresses to Step S155.

  If the determination in step S151 is "YES", the main control board 24 adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S152). That is, the special winning opening sensor counts the prescribed number of winnings for winning at the special winning opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum winning number has been reached (step S153). If the maximum winning number has been reached, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the maximum winning number has not been reached yet, it is determined as "NO" and the process proceeds to step S155. The maximum winning number may be varied depending on the type of big hit.

  If the determination in step S153 is "YES", the main control board 24 clears the special symbol combination product operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol combination product operation timer, it proceeds to processing when one round game is over (step S156 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S145 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 or not (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric combination product operation time has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer has become 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it is judged as "NO", and the special electric combination product operation processing is ended.

  If the determination in step S156 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S157). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an "inter-round interval command" toward the effect control board 25. The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command to notify transition to an interval between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special motorized power product operation status is set to "03H" (during the determination of the special power operation continuation). As a result, in the next special electric combination product operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process (FIG. 15: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S159). Here, the special symbol character product operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the normal round residual ball discharging time. After that, the processing during the operation of the special electric symbol is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric special-purpose boat function continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric special-purpose boat property management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S161). The details of the special winning opening winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 of FIG. 18, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S145 of FIG. 17, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 or not (step S163). Here, it is determined whether the remaining ball discharging time has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer has become 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it is judged as "NO", and the special electric combination product operation continuation determination processing is ended.

  If the determination in step S163 is "YES", the main control board 24 determines whether the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S164). In the present embodiment, when the maximum fifteenth round (per positive symbol) or the tenth round (per non positive symbol) is reached, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the 14th round (per positive variation symbol) or the 9th round (non positive variation symbol), it becomes "NO", and it progresses to step S165.

  If the determination in step S164 is "NO", the main control board 24 adds 1 to the consecutive number counter (step S165). That is, it becomes a process of counting the number of rounds of the special game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the inter-round interval time in the special symbol prize product operation timer. The inter-round interval time is used in the special electric powered part operation start process when it returns to the process (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S167, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special motorized product operation flag is set to "00H". The special motorized product operation flag is set to "00H" in the case of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the big hit round, but here it is "between rounds".

  In addition, since the special electric combination product operation status is set to "01H" (during special power operation start), the special electric combination product operation start process (Fig. 15: next step S62). 15: The process proceeds to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process is ended.

  Next, when the determination in step S164 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end (step S168). Specifically, the special motorized product operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric combination product operation flag is set to “00H” because the big hit round is “end”.

  Also, since the special power operation status is set to "04H" (during a big hit), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit end processing (FIG. 15: step S67) become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol prize product operation timer. The end interval time is used in the jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 20). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S170.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a big hit end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit end interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the big hit end process (step S67) performed in the special electric role combination management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S171). Here, it is determined whether the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the special symbol role thing operation timer has not yet become 0, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and the big hit end processing is ended.

  If the determination in step S171 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the number-of-consecutive-counts counter, the maximum number-of-consecutive-counts buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric role management process are all cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. The details of the setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special power operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 15: step S63) I will go forward. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the game state notification information (step S175). For example, when shifting to the time saving game state after this, the notification lamp is turned on during the time saving. After that, the big hit end processing ends. The process performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 21, main processing performed on the sub control side will be described. The main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is activated.

  First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S181). This is mainly to perform various initial settings of the effect control board 25 and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether the main loop update period has come (step S182). The main loop is processing from steps S184 to S189 described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

  When the process proceeds to step S182, when 16 ms of the update cycle has elapsed, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update period is not set, so the determination is "NO". In this case, the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the determination in step S182 is "NO", the effect control board 25 performs update processing of various soft random numbers (step S183). Thereafter, the processing of steps S182 and S183 is repeated until the update period is reached. During this loop, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 22) of 1 ms cycle is executed, but the effect control board 25 counts the number of times of this interrupt process and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed or not. judge.

  If the determination in step S182 is "YES", the effect control board 25 performs an LED data update process (step S184). As described above, steps S184 to S189 are processing of the main loop, but here, the light emission aspect of the decoration LED is changed by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs a receiving command analysis process. This is to analyze the type of control command (render command, character command, etc.) received and stored by the effect control board 25, and perform various settings according to it. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 16) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S188.

  In step S188, the effect control board 25 performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable part is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S182, and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the timer interrupt process on the sub control side will be described. This is an interrupt process which is executed in a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub control side main process (see FIG. 21).

  First, the effect control board 25 initializes the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the effect control board 25 performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable part is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the effect control board 25 performs an operation button input state update process. The effect control board 25 updates the input state when the operation button 13 is operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs switch input state update processing. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch 31 or the like is confirmed, and a process according to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits, for example, the effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable part is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

  In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data output process. Specifically, LED data output is performed to light and blink the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 at necessary timing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S198). This is processing for incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by one in order to count 16 ms which is the update cycle of the main loop process (FIG. 21: steps S184 to S189). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is ended. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment have been described above.

  Finally, with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25, a modification of the button operation effect in the cat button mode will be described.

  A modification (1) of the button operation effect in the cat button mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, FIG. 23A shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). As shown in the figure, the operation button mark 13 ′ ′ of the second mode is displayed from the beginning this time. Then, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG.23 (b) has shown the mode of the button operation presentation (before operation) after some time passes. Here, the cat character 68 appears from the right end of the screen. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG.23 (c) has shown the mode of the button operation presentation after time passes. Here, the cat character 68 operates the operation button mark 13 ". Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 23D shows the effect presentation at this time. Here, the photographic image 67 is in the normal mode, but when the operation button mark 13 '' of the second mode is displayed from the beginning, the jackpot expectation is relatively high. Therefore, the decorative symbol 58 is an aspect of reach variation It has become.

  Next, after FIG. 23A, a case of proceeding to the screen of FIG. 23E will be described. In FIG. 23 (e), the cat character 68 does not appear, and the cat character 68 does not appear also on the screen of FIG. 23 (f) after a lapse of time. As described above, the cat character 68 may not appear in the cat button mode, and the operation effective period may elapse. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 23 (g) shows the effect presentation at this time. As illustrated, in this case, the decorative symbol 58 is in the form of reach variation, and is a group notice of a group of cats passing in front of it. An effect in which the cat character 68 does not appear despite the cat button mode being set has a relatively high jackpot expectation. For this reason, the decorative pattern 58 often stops in the form of a hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a modification (2) of the button operation effect in the cat button mode will be described. First, FIG. 24A shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). As shown, after the operation button mark 13 'is displayed this time, the cat character 68 runs and appears from the right end of the screen. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24B shows the appearance of the button operation effect (before the operation) after a short time has passed. Here, an action is performed in which the cat character 68 jumps over the operation button mark 13 '. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG.24 (c) has shown the mode of the button operation presentation after time passes. Here, the cat character 68 moved to the left of the operation button mark 13 'operates the operation button mark 13'. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24 (d) shows the effect presentation at this time. As illustrated, here, the background of the photographic image 67 is a specific pattern. In the cat button mode, if the cat character 68 takes an unusual action, the jackpot expectation is relatively high. For this reason, the decoration pattern 58 is an aspect of reach variation.

  Next, after FIG. 24A, a case of proceeding to the screen of FIG. 24E will be described. In FIG. 24E, the cat character 68 stops on the right side of the operation button mark 13 ', but the cat character 68 only looks at the operation button mark 13' and does not perform an operation. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24F shows the state of the button operation effect after a lapse of time. This time, the cat character 68 does not operate the operation button mark 13 'and disappears to the left end of the screen, but the decorative symbol 58 is in the form of reach variation. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG.24 (g) has shown the mode of the symbol fluctuation screen after completion of the operation effective period. Here, the left-hand and right-hand decorative symbols 58 and the central-row decorative symbol 58 '(pattern "series") have stopped changing. In addition, the pattern of "repetition" means the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation which carries out re-variation of a symbol by making it appear that all the symbols stop and shift to change next time.

  As described above, in the cat button mode, when the cat character 68 leaves without operating the operation button mark 13 ', pseudo continuous variation is determined. It is also possible to perform the pseudo-continuous variation a plurality of times to produce an effect such that the jackpot expectation gradually increases.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a modification (3) of the button operation effect in the cat button mode will be described. First, FIG. 25A shows a state of button operation effect (before operation). As illustrated, the operation button mark 13 'is displayed this time, and the cat character 68 appears from the right end of the screen. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 25 (b) shows the state of the button operation effect (before the operation) after a short time has passed. Here, the cat character 68 approaches the operation button mark 13 'and takes a predetermined pose. Since the character of "double hit!" Is displayed above the operation button mark 13 ', the player expects that the double hit action by the cat character 68 will be executed thereafter. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 25C shows the appearance of the button operation effect after a lapse of time. Here, the cat character 68 executes the continuous hitting of the operation button mark 13 '. For example, the number of operations in the operation valid period is determined, and the number of operations is counted as “eight more times”. After that, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 25 (d) shows the effect presentation at the time of failure of the continuous hitting operation. As illustrated, the photographic image 67 is in the normal mode here, and the three decorative symbols 58 are also stopped in the lost mode. In addition, when a continuous hit operation is successful, the effect which suggests a big hit is performed and the decoration pattern 58 also becomes an aspect of a reach change.

  The animation of the cat character 68 may be interrupted or canceled when the player operates the operation button 13 by oneself when the cat character 68 performs continuous hitting of the operation button mark 13 '.

  Further, when the player operates the operation button 13, the animation may be ended after the lapse of the operation effective period without interrupting or stopping the animation. If the player has operated the operation button 13 but the number of operations still remains, even if the cat character 68 continuously executes the operation button mark 13 'for the remaining number of operations. Good.

  Next, after FIG. 25A, the case of proceeding to the screen of FIG. 25E will be described. Here, the cat character 68 rests on the right side of the operation button mark 13 'and further enters a jumping operation. Since the character "long press!" Is displayed above the operation button mark 13 ', the player expects that a long press action by the cat character 68 will be executed thereafter. Thus, the operation instruction may differ depending on the movement of the cat character 68. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 25F shows the appearance of the button operation effect after a lapse of time. Here, the cat character 68 jumps on the operation button mark 13 'and rests. This indicates a long press action of the operation button mark 13 'by the cat character 68. After that, the effect presentation as shown in FIG. 25 (d) is executed.

  If the player operates the operation button 13 by himself when performing long press operation of the operation button mark 13 'by the cat character 68, the animation of the cat character 68 may be interrupted or canceled.

  Further, when the player operates the operation button 13, the animation may be ended after the lapse of the operation effective period without interrupting or stopping the animation. If the player has operated the operation button 13 but the long press operation time still remains, the long press operation of the operation button mark 13 'by the cat character 68 is executed for the remaining operation time. You may

  In the effect of the continuous hitting operation, the operation interval for the automatic continuous hitting operation in the cat button mode and the operation interval for using the manual automatic continuous hitting function in the normal button mode may be common.

  The automatic continuous hitting function requires a predetermined stroke from the first operation to the second operation becoming effective, but when the automatic continuous hitting operation is performed in the cat button mode, from the first operation to the second pressing The predetermined stroke may not be required.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the button operation effect, the normal button mode in which the effect effect is executed when the player operates the operation button 13 during the operation effective period, and the player operates the operation button 13 In the cat button mode, the result effect can be executed without operating the button. Then, in the cat button mode, a specific effect that the cat character 68 appears during the operation effective period in the button operation effect is executed. By the ON setting of the cat button mode, the player can enjoy the button operation effect without feeling the trouble of the operation.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute various effects other than those described above. In the auto button function (cat button mode), there may be a big hit decision or a probability fluctuation big hit decision operation animation. For example, it is possible to notify the determination of a big hit by making the appearing character (cat) golden, or changing the pseudo continuous variation as the first black cat and the second gold cat.

  When a button to be deformed (such as a button that pops out) is used, the auto button function can provide various effects such as the character refraining from the operation until the deformation of the button is completed.

  Not only the operation but also the appearance of the operation button mark may be suppressed until the deformation of the button is completed. In addition, the appearance of the character may be suppressed until the deformation of the button is completed.

  With regard to the button operation effect of the deforming button, it is desirable to have the player operate the button by himself even when the auto button function is on. For example, in such a case, the auto button function may be internally turned off so that no automatic operation is performed.

  Alternatively, the operation effective period may be started before or during the deformation of the button, and the automatic operation by the auto button function may be performed before or during the deformation of the button. Also, the character may appear before or during the deformation of the button.

  Also, when the button after deformation is automatically operated by the auto button function, it may be returned to the normal mode at that time. On the other hand, at that time, it does not return to the normal mode (maintains the popping out state), and then predetermined timing (at start or end of effect production, at start or end of reach effect, fluctuation stop, big hit start, next time It may return to the normal mode at the start of the button operation effect, etc.).

  When the gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of operation buttons, and the degree of expectation that the operation effect using the second operation button is a big hit is higher than the button operation effect using the first operation button, the first operation button Only the used button operation effect may enable the auto button function. Since the button operation effect using the second operation button has a relatively high hit probability, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by leaving an opportunity for the player to operate by himself. Conversely, the auto button function may be enabled only for button operation effects using the second operation button.

  In addition, in the auto button function, the button operation effect using the second operation button may be more easily performed automatically by the character at a later stage of the operation effective period than the button operation effect using the first operation button . That is, the button operation effect using the second operation button can be used as an effect with a high hit probability.

  Further, the operation timing of the auto button function may be different between the button operation effect using the first operation button and the button operation effect using the second operation button. For example, in the case of the button operation effect using the first operation button, it is automatically operated two seconds after the start of the operation effective period, and in the button operation effect using the second operation button, it is three seconds counting from the start of the operation effective period It will be operated automatically later.

  When the auto button function is on, it is desirable to make the built-in lamp of the operation button emit light during the button operation effect as in the case where the auto button function is off. Thereby, the player can recognize that although the automatic operation is basically performed, the self-operation is also possible.

  In addition, the built-in lamp may be made to emit light only when the button operation effect is not performed in spite of the fact that the auto button function is on. In addition, the timing at which the built-in lamp is made to emit light and the timing at which the character appears may be synchronized.

  In addition, it is possible to change the light emission mode of the built-in button and other LEDs in synchronization with the contents of the animation by the character. At this time, the reliability of the button operation effect may be suggested so to speak, which suggests the success or failure of the button operation effect by the light emission mode of the LED.

  In the button operation effect accompanied by the vibration (button vibration) of the operation button 13 during the operation effective period, when the automatic operation is performed by the auto button function, the vibration effect may be ended at that time. In addition, the vibration effect is ended at a predetermined timing thereafter (at the start or end of result effect, at the start or end of reach effect, at the fluctuation stop, at the start of big hit, at the start of the next button operation effect, etc.) May be

  In the button operation effect in which vibration is performed in response to the operation button 13 being operated during the operation valid period, the operation button 13 may be vibrated when it is automatically operated by the auto button function.

  When the operation button 13 is vibrated during the operation valid period, the operation button mark 13 'may be displayed in a vibration mode, or the image of the character may be made to correspond to the vibration.

  The operation of the operation button 13 other than during the variation of the symbol is basically not performed automatically even if the auto button function is set to ON. For example, it may be inconvenient on the contrary that the function of automatic operation such as selection of a moving image or BGM during special game or operation of a menu screen is exhibited.

  The auto button function may be turned off when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has passed while waiting for a customer while the auto button function is on. On the other hand, before the predetermined time has elapsed, when there is a game ball launch, start winning, and handle touch (a function of providing a sensor on the launch handle 10 and sensing that the player touches the launch handle 10), The auto button function may be kept on.

  By operating the operation button 13 during a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds from the start of the operation valid period) during the operation valid period, a different effect is produced as compared to the case where the operation is performed outside the predetermined period In this case, when the auto button function is turned on, it can be set to be automatically operated during a predetermined period. It can also be set so that automatic operation is not performed at least by the start of a predetermined period. More specifically, the predetermined period of the operation is indicated to the player by displaying a message such as "Press here!" Or a part of the meter in a color different from other parts. Suggest a period.

  As the operation means, for example, an operation such as a touch sensor attached to the fan 15 can be considered. The button auto function may be effective also in such special operation effects. In addition, only the button operation effect using the operation button 13 may have the auto button function effective, and the operation button using the touch sensor may invalidate the auto button function.

  When performing a so-called back button effect, in which the operation effective period of the operation means is daringly suggested or not notified to the player on the screen, automatic operation is not performed even if the auto button function is on. May be Further, with regard to the back button, instead of suggesting and notifying the operation effective period of the operation means on the screen, the built-in LED of the operation means may be made to emit light.

  In addition, when the auto button function is set to ON, a predetermined character is made to appear during the operation valid period of the back button effect to indicate that the back button effect is being executed. Good. However, also in this case, the automatic operation by the auto button function is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect is ended when the player performs the operation of the operation button 13 while the specific effect is being performed (the appearance of the character), but in this case, the character is faded out. You may make it finish and let it finish.

  These may be applied to all effects (liquid crystal display, LED light emission mode, sound output, etc.) related to a specific effect. Further, at the end of the specific effect, it is desirable that the effect related to the specific effect be synchronized and ended.

  When the specific effect is performed, the animation of the character and the corresponding LED light emission pattern and sound effect are performed, but these are not performed when the auto button function is off. That is, since the specific effect is performed in a period which is not originally performed, it may be covered with other effects to be performed in that period. In such a case, it is desirable that the specific effect be preferentially executed. Moreover, it may be controlled so that other effects are not performed during execution of the specific effect, and it is desirable to adjust the effect balance so that other effects are not performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the auto button function is set to ON, the image of the operation button (operation button mark) is displayed. However, until the automatic operation of the operation button mark by the character is executed During the period of (3), an animation for prompting the user to operate the operation button mark (content such that the button is in the non-depressed state and the depressed state may be executed) may be executed. By doing this, even when the auto button function is set to ON, it is possible to suggest and notify the player that the player's own operation is effective.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to a ball and ball gaming machine, but may be applied to effects such as a torso type gaming machine, a ball game machine, an arrange ball machine It is applicable.

Reference Signs List 1 pachinko gaming machine 2 outer frame 3 front frame 4 game board 4a game area 4 b decorative board 5 front door 6 glass board 7 speaker 8 frame decorative LED
9 front plate 10 launch handle 10a launcher 11 upper storage tray 12 lower storage tray 12c lower storage tray full sensor 13 operation button 14 direction key unit 15 fan 16 back mechanism board 17 gaming ball storage tank 18 tank rail 19 gaming ball dispensing device 20 Front door open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Effect control board 25a Effect control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power board 28a Power supply substrate case 29 Delivery control substrate 29a Delivery control substrate case 30 Launch control substrate 31 Volume switch 33 Stage member 34a Center ornament 34b Left corner ornament 34c Right corner ornament 35 Panel ornament LED
36 liquid crystal display device 37a, 37b movable character 38a first special symbol starting opening 38b second special symbol starting opening 38c first starting winning opening sensor 38d second starting winning opening sensor 39 large winning device 39c large winning opening sensor 40 ordinary symbol For start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Wind turbine 42 General winning opening 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 out Ball recovery port 48 Ball alignment unit 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Electric wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (4)

Operation means operable by the player;
Operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means;
An operation effect setting unit capable of setting the operation effect;
The operation effect setting means is
In the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period;
In the operation effect, it is possible to set any one of the second setting mode in which the effect effect can be executed without the player operating the operation means,
The operation effect executing means is
When the first setting mode is set, the specific effect is not performed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
When the second setting mode is set, a specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
For the specific effect, a first specific effect which is a predetermined first time from the start to the end of the execution, and a time from the start to the end of the execution of the first specific effect are predetermined different from the predetermined first time There is a second specific effect that is the second time of
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to execute different effects according to the case where the first specific effect is performed and the case where the second specific effect is performed. Operation means operable by the player;
Operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means;
An operation effect setting unit capable of setting the operation effect;
The operation effect setting means is
In the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period;
In the operation effect, it is possible to set any one of the second setting mode in which the effect effect can be executed without the player operating the operation means,
The operation effect executing means is
It is possible to execute an operation image effect using an operation image for prompting the player to operate the operation means during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
When the first setting mode is set, the specific effect is not performed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
When the second setting mode is set, a specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
The specific effect has a plurality of types of display modes, and the first specific effect whose predetermined time is from the start to the end of the execution is a predetermined first time, and the time from the start to the end of the first specified effect is the predetermined time And a predetermined second specific effect which is a second time different from the first time of
Of the second specific effect and the first specific effect according to the atmospheric per expectation, gaming machine, characterized in that the executable either. Operation means operable by the player;
Operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means;
An operation effect setting unit capable of setting the operation effect;
The operation effect setting means is
In the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period;
In the operation effect, it is possible to set any one of the second setting mode in which the effect effect can be executed without the player operating the operation means,
The operation effect executing means is
When the first setting mode is set, the specific effect is not performed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
When the second setting mode is set, a specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
In the operation effect, a first operation image effect using a first operation image for prompting the player to perform a single pressing operation of the operation means, and a method for prompting the player to perform continuous pressing operation of the operation means There is a second operation image effect using a second operation image different from the first operation image,
A game machine characterized in that different specific effects can be performed depending on whether the first operation image effect is performed or the second operation image effect is performed. Operation means operable by the player;
Operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect using the operation means;
An operation effect setting unit capable of setting the operation effect;
The operation effect setting means is
In the operation effect, a first setting mode capable of executing an effect effect after the operation when the player operates the operation means during the operation effective period;
In the operation effect, it is possible to set any one of the second setting mode in which the effect effect can be automatically executed without the player operating the operation means.
The operation effect executing means is
When the first setting mode is set, the specific effect is not performed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
When the second setting mode is set, a specific effect is executed during the operation effective period in the operation effect,
The operation effects include a first operation effect using a first operation means and a second operation effect using a second operation means different from the first operation means.
When the second setting mode is set, the automatic execution is performed when the first operation effect is performed, but the automatic execution is not performed when the second operation effect is performed . A game machine characterized by