JP6533492B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines that perform variable display.

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display means is a specific display result. There is one configured to give the player a player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for a predetermined game medium to one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined gaming medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is determined to be a predetermined gaming value to the player There is one which is configured to be in a state of giving to (so-called slot machine).

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes advantageous for the player who is likely to win a hit ball when the specific display result is obtained, or the player It is necessary to generate the right to be in an advantageous state for the player and to be in a state where the conditions for winning the prize balls are easily established.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. When it is done, a "big hit (favorable condition)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol stop display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, even when the player does not operate the operation means, cited reference 1 describes an auto button function that performs the same processing as when the operation of the operation means is accepted triggered by a predetermined condition. ing.

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  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, since the auto button mode is set during non-execution of variable display, in order to set the auto button mode, the game must be interrupted once. There is a risk that interest will decline.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the decrease in interest.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display, and includes detection means (e.g., push button 120) capable of detecting a predetermined action of the player, and a setting state relating to an effect in a first state (e.g., , Setting means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) which can be set to a state in which the auto button function is set to be disabled or a second state (for example, a state in which the auto button function is set to be enabled) And a portion that executes S825) and a specific effect (for example, button advance effects A to C, or a decision button effect based on detection of the operation of the push button 120 when the effect execution condition is satisfied, gauge Specific effect execution means (for example, effect system) that can execute display to decrease the scale of display, display of advance notice, display of acceptance or rejection, etc. Detection effective period display means for displaying the detection effective period display indicating that the microcomputer 100 executes steps S8144, S8153, S8174, S8118 and S8133) and the detection effective period detected by the detection means And special effect execution means capable of executing special effects based on detection of the predetermined action of the player by the detection means during the special detection effective period not accompanied by the detection effective period display, and the specific effect execution means In the first state, it is possible to execute the specific effect on the assumption that the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the fact that the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the detection effective period, while in the second state it is effective to detect short predetermined period than the lifetime said detectable during even demonstration execution conditions as a predetermined operation of the player is not detected in the detection means Specific effect can be executed (for example, when the auto button function is set to be effective, even if the push button 120 is not operated, the display of the advance notice, the display of the pass / fail indication, the gauge display) 36-37, 43-44, etc.), the special effect execution means is in the first state and the second state, the special detection effective period in any of the first state and the second state If the predetermined action of the player is not detected by the detection means, the special effect is not executed, and the setting means is in the first state based on detection of the predetermined action of the player during execution of the variable display. Setting can be changed from the second state to the second state (for example, the part for which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S7103 to S7104), and the predetermined action of the player during the detection valid period It is possible to change the setting from the second state to the first state based on the detection by the detection means, and even if the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the special detection validity period, the second state Is not changed from the setting to the first state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest.
Also, with the effect for friendly animal, detecting valid period display, may become a concealment state in which at least part of which is concealed by the operation of the effect for the movable object, detecting validity period, it detects the valid period display viewability You may make it complete | finish after the period which is a difficult state.

(2) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the setting means can change the setting from the second state to the first state based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets step S7110). The part that executes the process of S7111) may be performed.
According to such a configuration, the setting state can be easily changed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the detecting means is a first operation of the player (for example, pressing operation of the push button 120 (single operation)) and a second operation (for example, the push button 120). And the setting means can change the setting from the second state to the first state based on detection of the first operation by the detection means, and the detection means It is possible to change the setting from the first state to the second state based on the detection of the operation (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S7110 to S7111 and S7103 to S7104). May be
According to such a configuration, the setting state can be easily changed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), a special effect (for example, based on detection of an operation by the detection means in a special detection effective period not accompanied by a notification prompting the player to operate. , And the setting means does not change the setting from the second state to the first state even if the operation is detected by the detection means in the special detection valid period (for example, the setting means) The effect control microcomputer 100 may execute the process of step S7108).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the setting state.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), an effect setting capable of performing setting relating to an effect (for example, setting of a background image) based on detection of an operation by the detecting means. Means (e.g., a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step S827), and the setting means detects from the second state the first state even when the detection means detects the setting for the effect The setting may not be changed to the state (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step S7109).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the setting state.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the specific effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, button advance effects A to C, a decision button effect, etc.) Depending on the type of the specific effect, the timing at which the effect execution condition is satisfied in the second state may be different (refer to the timing of the operation satisfied condition of each effect shown in FIG. 33B).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the detection means includes operation means (for example, push button 120) operable by the player, and the operation means is operable For example, when a specific effect is executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the operation means), and the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the operation means. Even when the effect is executed, the operation mode is different (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8144 to S8144A and S8153, see FIGS. 43 (7) and 44 (7)). Good.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), the specific effect execution means is a specific effect as the effect execution condition is established based on the detection of the operation by the detection means in the detection effective period. The setting unit does not change the setting from the first state to the second state even if the operation is detected by the detection unit in the detection valid period (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S7102). Part) may be made.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the setting state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8), a detection effective period display indicating that the detection by the detection means is an effective detection effective period (for example, press the “button! Etc.) and the detection effective period display is at least partially concealed by effects (eg, feature effects, fade-out effects, blackout effects, etc.) It may be in the difficult visual recognition state, and the detection valid period may end later than the period in which the detection valid period display is in the visual hard condition.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the detection effective period.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an auto button setting process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows preliminary production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table and a back button advance notice effect determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of execution timing of each production, and operation condition satisfaction timing at the time of an auto button being effective. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a display mode when setting the function of the auto button to be valid or invalid. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a display mode when setting an auto button function or a background image from a setting menu screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a button advance production | presentation effect when the automatic continuous hit by an auto button function is performed. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an effect mode of button advance notice effect when automatic continuous hitting is performed by a long press operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of button preliminary | backup effect C and a determination button effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hit by long press operation, and the automatic continuous hit by an automatic button function. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation when detection of operation is performed by automatic consecutive hitting by long press operation. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation when detection of operation is performed by automatic consecutive hitting by long press operation. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation when a push button has already been pressed at the time of start of button advance production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of performing a character feature production | presentation and a button advance production | presentation at the same time.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In addition, the push button 120 is provided with a push button LED 29. The push button LED 29 can emit light in a plurality of modes, and emits light in a predetermined mode when the auto button function is set to be effective, as described later.

  In this embodiment, the push button 120 is provided integrally with the stick controller 122. Therefore, when the stick controller 122 vibrates, the push button 120 also vibrates at the same time. The stick controller 122 and the push button 120 may be separately provided without being limited to such a configuration.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a effect to win the game or battle is performed, and if it is a loss, a effect to lose the game or battle is performed. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment The presentation aspect has been diversified, such as the presentation being performed or the presentation in which the movable object blocks all or a part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation and does not disappear from the screen or be shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

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

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange the nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first start winning opening 13 and the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a combined hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number (total hold storage number) which is the sum of the first reserve storage number and the second reserve storage number. ing. In this embodiment, since the combined hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided as such, it is easy to grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. be able to. Note that a first hold storage display unit for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit for displaying the second hold storage count may be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided. The frame LED 28 can emit light in a plurality of modes. In this embodiment, the frame LED 28 can emit white, blue, green and red light.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) when becoming a probability change big hit, and the game ball becomes easy to get started (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b or the effect) A transition is made to a high base state which is a gaming state controlled such that execution conditions of variable display in the display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a probability symbol, which is disadvantageous for the player Change from a state to an advantageous state (starting winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

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

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

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

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

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls display of the frame LED 28 and the like provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output from.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer to be described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command (see FIG. 8). You may do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation specification command.

  In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the fluctuation time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been saved is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round (take the random number for determination per normal pattern) When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May appear stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

  Further, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol-performing determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: steps S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a single variation pattern, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number of (1) and a random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a definite change state), and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the positive change time jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 7C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 7 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 7 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), a sudden probability change big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value and an amount larger than the gaming value There are cases where it is decided that 15 rounds of normal big hit or probability variation big hit as the second specific gaming state to give gaming value and the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case where it is determined to be is shown, the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a time saving state only after the end of the big hit state (see step S 167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). In addition, even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, it is transitioned to a definite change state after the termination of that sudden change big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a definite change state and also to a short time state. Step S169, which will be described later) See S170). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  Note that the aspect of sudden positive jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the opening number of the big winning opening may be 15 times (15 rounds) the same as that of the big hit or sudden odd variation big hit normally, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be made extremely short such as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types may be a definite variation big hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening be made the same for the big hit and the small hit suddenly.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" (big hit type judgment value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  FIGS. 8 and 9 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (a change pattern command for specifying a change pattern of the effect pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

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

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

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command or a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of “normal jackpot”, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used in the case of “certain variation jackpot” In the case of "Suddenly Positive Variation Big Hit" or "Small Hit", the small hit / sudden positive variation big hit start specification command (A003 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 specified command (A 301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. Note that the big hit end 2 designated command (A 302 (H)) is used when the big hit game due to “probable variation big hit” is ended. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable variation state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the definite variation state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased for the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (the first pending storage number addition designation Although the case where the command and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the pending storage of the following aspect Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased is specified, and the number of pending storages of the increased one (The first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has been specified in that one command, and the total pending storage count is EXT data May be set and transmitted.

(3) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The increased number of pending storages (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(5) Instead of providing the reserve memory number subtraction designation command, the variation pattern command is transmitted to indicate that the number of reserve memories has decreased. That is, on the side of the effect control board 80, when the variation pattern command is received, it is determined that the number of pending storages has decreased, and the process is executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command consisting of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of effect control signals CD0 to CD7 In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are variably displayed (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flow charts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on in the special symbol process processing, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, when the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control processing of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed every round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also the processing to start the big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game, but when starting the first open in the small hit game, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game It is also a process to start.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (A). In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214A) . In the process of step S1214A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first suspension storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first suspension storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B) . In the process of step S1214B, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the pending storage number subtraction designated command (the first pending storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (refer to FIG. 7) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing to decide to make a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-deterministic change state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 7A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "the second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 7C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Moreover, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any of a plurality of types (step S94 ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to a definite changing state or a time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normally a big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the fluctuation indication of specified number of times (100 times with this execution form) ends. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the predetermined number of times of variation display ends. In addition, when it is determined to be "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit", the probability flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the processing for ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for normal use as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the total number of pending storages is three or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern for shortening as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. The type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (in this embodiment, the time change state is always made when transitioning to the positive change state) Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the type of variation pattern type if there is a probability change state or if it is controlled to only the time saving state). As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a time-shortening shift pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table for loss for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, a time-shortening change pattern type determination table for short time is selected. In this case, a variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation may be determined as a variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and if the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined, In the process of step S102, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, as a table used for determining a variation pattern, a hit variation pattern determination table, or an out variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 8) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command or second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S1121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the definite variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state and the short time flag indicating that it is a short time condition (step S132), and effect control Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot”, the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 003 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly out of the question It is determined based on

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit". 2 times in the case of "probably odd big hit") is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S135) . In addition, round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden odd change big hit, 0.1 second is set as a round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a positive change big hit, 29 seconds is set as a round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time of the sudden big change big hit is set as the open time per one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 specification command (command A 301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is "probable variation big hit", the big hit end 2 specification command (command A 302 (H) And, if it is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", the small hit / suddenly big variation big hit end specification command (command A 303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit to be finished this time is normally a big hit (step S166). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  Usually, if it is not a big hit (that is, if it is a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets a definite variation flag and shifts to a definite variation state (step S169) and sets a short time flag to shift to a short time condition (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for adding 2 to the value is to read out 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is the display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 5 specification command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designating command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit start designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit start designated command reception flag according to the received big hit start command (step S622). Specifically, in the case of receiving the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (command A 002 (command A 002 H) If big hit start 2 designated command reception flag is set if received, small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start designated command (command A 003 (H)) received small hit / sudden definite variation big hit Set start specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit end designation commands (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets a big hit end designated command reception flag according to the received big hit end command (step S624). Specifically, in the case of receiving the jackpot end 1 designation command (command A 301 (H)), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, and the jackpot end 2 designation command (command A 302 (command A 302 H)) If the big hit end 2 specified command reception flag is set if received, small hit / sudden definite variation big hit end specified command (command A 303 (H)) if received small hit / sudden definite variation big hit Set the end designation command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S625). Then, the process proceeds to step S611. For example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when the first symbol variation designation command is received, and the second symbol variation designation command when the second symbol variation designation command is received. Set the reception flag.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes an automatic button setting process for setting whether to enable or disable the function of an automatic button described later (step S710). Then, one of the processes in steps S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

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

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an auto button setting process (step S710) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the “auto button” is a function that executes processing assuming that the push button 120 is not operated by the player but the push button 120 is operated. In this embodiment, the button advance notice effect is executed during the variation display of the effect pattern, and the notice indication is displayed based on the detection of the single-shot operation or the continuous hit operation of the push button 120 in the button advance notice effect. When the function of the button is set to be effective, even if the push button 120 is not operated, processing is executed on the assumption that the push button 120 is operated in a single shot operation or a continuous hit operation in the button advance presentation, indicate. In this embodiment, the single-shot operation is that the push button 120 is operated once, and the continuous hitting operation is that the push button 120 is operated a plurality of times in succession.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the “automatic continuous hit” is actually the player continuously pressing the push button 120 (long pressing) by the player, but the push button 120 is also pressed several times. It is a function to detect as being continuously pressed (a state in which a continuous hit (a state in which the push button 120 is pressed and a state in which the push button 120 is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this embodiment, when the function of the auto button is invalidated, the advance notice may be displayed based on the detection of the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 in the button advance effect, but the push button 120 is pressed for a long time. Even in the case where it is, the notice display is displayed on the assumption that the continuous hitting operation has been detected.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the button advance presentation effect, the back button advance presentation effect is provided that causes the frame LED 28 to emit light in a predetermined mode based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120 during the operation valid period. . In the button preview effect, when the operation valid period starts, a notification to indicate that the operation is valid or to prompt the operation is performed, while in the back button preview effect, the operation valid period (hereinafter referred to as button preview effect) In order to distinguish it from the effective period of operation in (1), even when the special operation effective period is started, a notification to indicate that the operation is effective or to prompt the operation is not performed. Therefore, there is a fun way to search for and execute the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect. From this characteristic of the back button advance notice effect, in this embodiment, even if the function of the auto button is enabled, if the operation of the push button 120 is not detected in the special operation valid period, Control is not performed to cause the frame LED 28 to emit light in a predetermined manner by the back button advance notice effect.

  In this embodiment, an automatic button setting process is executed to execute an arbitrary timing (for example, a period during which a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, a period during which variation display of effect symbols is being performed, or a period during which a big hit is underway. In accordance with the operation of the push button 120, it is possible to set whether the function of the auto button is enabled or disabled. In this embodiment, the function of auto-continuous hitting is always enabled, but it may be possible to set whether to enable or disable as in the case of the function of the auto button.

  In the auto button setting process, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not an auto button valid flag indicating that the function of the auto button is valid is set (step S7101).

  If it is determined that the auto button valid flag is not set (N in step S7101), the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation valid period flag indicating that it is in the operation valid period in the button advance notice effect. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S7102). If the flag is set during the operation effective period, the auto button setting process is ended.

  If it is determined that the flag is not set during the operation valid period (N in step S7102), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the long press operation of the push button is detected (step S7103). If the long press operation of the push button is not detected, the automatic button setting process is ended. As to whether or not the long press operation of the push button is detected, for example, in the timer interruption, the operation detection flag is set when the press operation of the push button 120 is detected, and the operation detection flag is not detected when the press operation is not detected. To be reset, and it is determined that the long press operation is detected when the operation detection flag is set and the state where the press operation of the push button 120 is detected continues for a predetermined period. You may

  If the long press operation on the push button is detected (Y in step S7103), the CPU for effect control 101 sets an auto button valid flag (step S7104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display an automatic button valid display indicating that the function of the automatic button is valid on the effect display device 9 (step S7105). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to output an auto button effect sound indicating that the function of the auto button is effective (step S7106). Further, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the push button LED 20 to emit light in a special light emission mode (for example, emitting light in red) different from the normal light emission mode (for example, emitting in white light) (step S7107).

  When it is determined that the auto button valid flag is set (Y in step S7101), the effect control CPU 101 has a special operation valid period flag indicating that it is during the special operation valid period in the back button advance notice effect. It is checked whether it is set (step S7108). If the flag is set during the special operation effective period, the auto button setting process is ended.

  If it is determined that the flag is not set during the special operation effective period (N in step S7108), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the setting menu display flag described later is set (step S7109) If it is set, the auto button setting process is ended.

  When the setting menu display flag is not set (N in step S7109), the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether or not the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button is detected (step S7110). If the push-button pressing operation (single-shot operation) is not detected, the auto button setting process is ended.

  When the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button is detected (Y in step S7110), the CPU for effect control 101 resets the auto button valid flag (step S7111).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display an automatic button invalidation display indicating that the function of the automatic button is invalid on the effect display device 9 (step S7112). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to output an auto button invalidation effect sound (effect sound different from the above-described auto button effective effect sound) indicating that the function of the auto button is ineffective (step S7113). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control of causing the push button LED 20 to emit light in the normal light emission mode (step S7114).

  In this embodiment, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 26 can be performed to enable or disable the function of the auto button at any timing. Specifically, the player can set the auto button function to be effective by performing the long press operation on the push button 120 when the function of the auto button is invalid (see steps S7101, S7103, and S7104). ), When the function of the auto button is valid, the auto button function can be set to be invalidated by performing the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button 120 (see steps S7101, S7110, and S7111). With such a configuration, the setting of the auto button function can be easily changed not only during the customer waiting demonstration display period, but also during the period during which the variation display of the production symbols is performed or during the big hit game. Can. That is, the setting of the auto button function can be easily changed without interrupting the game once, and a decrease in interest due to the interruption can be prevented.

  However, in this embodiment, a period in which the setting change of the auto button function is not received exceptionally is provided. For example, when the function of the auto button is invalidated, the long press operation may be performed to display the advance notice display during the operation effective period in the button advance effect, but the auto button may be operated according to the long press operation. When changing the setting of the function, a setting change that the player does not intend is performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the flag is set during the operation valid period, that is, during the operation valid period in the button preview effect, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected, the auto button It is configured not to change the function from invalid to valid (see step S7102). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in setting of the function of the auto button.

  In addition, since a predetermined control is performed based on the detection of the pressing operation (single-shot operation) during the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect and the operation effective period in the decision button effect described later, the player There is no need to perform a long press operation. However, since it is assumed that the intention to perform the one-shot operation results in the long press operation, in step S7102, it is during the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect or during the operation effective period in the decision button effect Even when the special operation effective period flag or the determination button effect period flag to be described later is set, or even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected, the function of the auto button is invalidated to effective. It may be configured not to change to Similarly, although a one-shot operation of the push button 120 may be performed to change a setting relating to an effect from a setting menu to be described later, it is assumed that a intention to perform a one-shot operation will be a long press operation. In step S7102, even when the setting menu displaying flag indicating that the setting menu is being displayed is set, the function of the auto button is disabled from being effective even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected. You may comprise so that it may not change.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the function of the auto button is effective, in order to execute the back button advance notice effect, the pressing operation of the push button 120 has to be performed. Therefore, during the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect, an operation may be performed to execute the back button advance notice effect. Therefore, when the flag during the special operation effective period is set, that is, during the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect, the function of the auto button is effective even if the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. It is configured not to change to invalid (see step S7108). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in setting of the function of the auto button.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pressing operation of the push button 120 may be performed in order to perform setting of the auto button or setting of the background image from the setting menu described later. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the setting menu display flag is set, that is, when the setting of the auto button or the setting of the background image is performed from the setting menu, the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. Even if the function of the auto button is not changed from enabled to disabled (see step S7109). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in setting of the function of the auto button.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the function of the auto button is set to be effective, the button advance effect is started, and when the player operates the push button 120 according to the button advance effect, the auto operation is performed. While the function of the button is changed from enabled to disabled (for example, realized by the processing of steps S7101 and S7108 to S7111), the detection result is reflected on the button advance presentation effect (for example, the processing of steps S8113 to S8144A is executed) Be configured to be). With such a configuration, even if the function of the auto button is set to be effective, if the player wants to perform an operation, the operation can be immediately reflected in the effect.

  In this embodiment, when the function of the auto button is set to be effective, the button advance effect is started, and when the player operates the push button 120 according to the button advance effect, it is immediately performed. While the function of the auto button is changed from active to invalid and the detection result is reflected in the button advance effect, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, for example, while the button advance effect is being executed The function of the auto button may be changed from enabled to disabled after the button advance effect is finished without changing the setting of the function of the button. Such a configuration can be realized, for example, by executing the following processing. If the effect control CPU 101 detects the operation of the push button 120 in step S7110, it executes the processing of steps S7111 to S7114 if it is not in the operation valid period of the button advance effect, and if it is in the operation valid period, the function of the auto button Is executed to set an auto button change suspension flag indicating that the change from valid to invalid is suspended, and the auto button setting process is ended without executing the processes of steps S7111 to S7114. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs the function of the auto button if the auto button change suspension flag is set at the end of the button advance effect (for example, the timing when the advance notice is displayed or the end timing of the operation effective period). Changes from valid to invalid (ie, reset the auto button valid flag and reset the auto button change pending flag). In a configuration in which such a change in setting of the auto button function is temporarily held, button advance notice effect A and button advance notice effect B in which a notice display is displayed based on the detection of the continuous hitting operation of push button 120. Alternatively, the present invention may be applied to either or only of the button preview effect C in which the preview display is displayed based on the detection of the one-shot operation of the push button 120, or may be applied to both.

  In addition, when the player operates the push button 120 in accordance with the button advance effect, the function of the auto button is changed from active to ineffective after the end of the button advance effect. For example, in addition to detecting the operation of the push button 120 at predetermined intervals by the function of the auto button, the fact that the player actually operates the push button 120 is detected and reflected in the effect. May be That is, the continuous hit operation by the automatic button and the operation actually performed may be reflected in the effect. In such a configuration, for example, when the auto button change suspension flag is set immediately before step S8147, it is confirmed whether the operation of the push button 120 is detected or not. Is realized by executing a process of subtracting one from the value of the operation number counter. For example, it is also realized by checking whether or not the auto button change suspension flag is set immediately before step S8169, and executing the process of shifting to step S8170 when it is set.

  Also, for example, when the push button 120 is configured to be deformable, and the push button 120 is deformed into a shape different from the normal state in accordance with a predetermined effect (that is, during the execution of the effect accompanied by the deformation of the push button 120) Also in the case where the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the setting of the auto button may not be changed. For example, in the case where the operation is strongly urged by deforming the push button 120, it is conceivable that there is no intention to change the setting even if the operation is performed. In addition, when the push button 120 is deformed to a shape different from the normal state, for example, when the button portion is deformed to be projected to the player side more than the normal state, or in the normal state In addition to the case in which a plurality of button part parts are combined to form one button part, etc., when the button parts are divided, rotation is possible (for example, rotation around a rotation axis in the vertical direction) This includes the case where the possible or rotatable button portion is rotatable about a horizontal rotation axis.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). In addition, if the setting display screen described later is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 erases the setting menu screen (step S813). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets an in-display flag, which will be described later (step S814). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S815). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether a setting menu display flag indicating that the setting menu screen is being displayed is set (step S816). If the setting menu display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation of the stick controller 122 has been detected (step S817). Specifically, whether or not the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected can be determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal is input from the tilt direction sensor unit 123. If the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets a setting menu for setting whether the function of the auto button is enabled or disabled and a background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 Control is performed to display the screen on the effect display device 9 (step S819), and at the same time a setting menu display flag is set (step S820).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the stick controller 122 is operated during a period in which the variation display of the rendering symbol is not being performed (for example, a period during the customer waiting demonstration display) by executing the processing of steps S817 to S820. When the display of the setting menu screen is started, it is possible to set whether the function of the auto button is to be enabled or disabled, and to set the background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  If the setting menu display flag is set in step S816 (that is, if the setting menu screen is already displayed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation of the stick controller 122 has been detected ( Step S821). When the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 follows the operation of the stick controller 122 to display a cursor (eg, a cursor 200 shown in FIG. 42 (4)) pointing to the setting item selected on the setting menu screen. ) Is moved (step S822). In step S822, for example, when an operation to tilt the stick controller 122 to the right is detected, the cursor is moved from the setting item being selected to the setting item located on the right (see FIG. 42 (4) and (5)). When an operation to tilt the controller 122 to the front is detected, the cursor is moved from the setting item being selected to the setting item located below (see FIGS. 42 (6) and (7)).

  When the operation of the stick controller 122 is not detected (N in step S821), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected (step S823). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 causes the setting menu screen to display setting items related to the setting of the auto button (for example, “valid” and “invalid” shown in FIG. 42 (6) If the cursor is pointing (Y in step S824), the auto button valid flag is set or reset according to the setting item pointed by the cursor (step S825). Specifically, when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, if the cursor points to "valid" among the setting items related to the auto button, the auto button valid flag is set to indicate "invalid". For example, the auto button enable flag is reset.

  Further, in the setting menu screen, if the cursor points to a setting item related to setting of a background image (for example, “A”, “B” and “C” shown in FIG. 42 (7)) (Y in step S826), The effect control CPU 101 sets the background image in accordance with the setting item pointed by the cursor (step S827). Specifically, when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, if the cursor points at “A” among the setting items of the background image, it is set to the background image A, and if it points at “B”, the background It is set to the image B, and is set to the background image C if pointing to “C”. In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect design with any of the selected background screens A to C as a background.

  In addition, in the setting menu screen, when neither the setting item relating to the setting of the auto button nor the setting item relating to the setting of the background image is pointed, that is, when “setting end” (see FIG. 42) is indicated The CPU 101 clears the setting menu screen and resets the flag while the setting menu is displayed (steps S828 and S829).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S816 to S829, the setting display screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 during a period in which the variation display of the effect design is not being performed (for example, a period during the customer waiting demonstration display). It is configured to be able to display and set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button and to set one of a plurality of types of background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is the chance eye design (for example, "223" and "445" etc.) as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8001. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  Also, if the received display result specification command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result specification command is the display result 4 specification command or the display result 5 specification command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that reminds of being in a definite variation state is also referred to as a definite variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that reminds of not becoming a definite variation condition is not definite symbol It is also called.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes a notice effect setting process of determining whether or not to execute various notice effects in the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, and setting the effect mode of the notice effect ((1) Step S8002). In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the advance effect setting process, the button advance effect accompanied with the operation by the push button 120 and the back button advance effect are set. In addition to the button preview effect and the back button preview effect, other preview effects such as a step-up preview effect, a mini character preview effect, and a movable object preview effect using a movable member may be executable.

  Next, in the case of executing the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 30 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  Note that, when it is determined to execute the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the advance effect in step S8003.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8005). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol change start process. In the preview effect setting process, the CPU 101 for effect control first performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the button preview effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the button preview effect, and the presence and type of the button preview effect Are determined (step S6501).

  FIGS. 32A and 32B are explanatory views showing a specific example of the button advance notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 32 (A) shows a specific example of the button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of the disconnection. Further, FIG. 32 (B) shows a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, in the button advance notice effect determination table, “button advance notice effect A”, “button advance notice effect B”, “button advance notice effect C”, and “no execution” Judgment values are respectively assigned to

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), a notice display (for example, “Heating heat!” Or “On” based on detection of the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 as a button advance effect. Notice display (eg, character A or character based on detection of “button advance effect A” and “button advance effect B”) and a single-shot operation of the push button 120 in which a character string such as “chance!” Is displayed A "button advance effect C" in which B) is displayed is provided.

  In "Button advance notice effect A" and "Button advance notice effect B", when the operation effective period is started, a gauge display corresponding to the number of times of operation of push button 120 is displayed, and every time when operation of push button 120 is detected. , Update the display in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display is reduced by one. Then, when the number of times the operation is detected reaches a predetermined number (that is, when the scale of the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and the notice display (for example, "heat scorch!" "" And other character strings are displayed. Further, in the "button advance effect C", when the operation of the push button 120 is detected once during the operation valid period, it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and the advance notice (for example, character A or character B) is displayed. Is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the function of the auto button is invalid and execution of the button preview effect A is determined, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during execution of the button preview effect When 4 seconds have passed since the start of the long press operation, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during detection by automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations by the push button 120 increases by one each time 1.0 seconds elapses Treated as In addition, when execution of the button preview effect B is determined, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during execution of the button preview effect, the automatic operation is performed two seconds after the start of the long press operation. The detection by the continuous hit is started, and during the detection by the automatic continuous hit, the number of operations by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one every 0.5 seconds. In addition, even when any of the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B is executed, when the normal continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 is performed, each time the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. It is treated as if the number of operations increased by one.

  In addition, if the function of the auto button is enabled, 1.0 seconds elapses from the start of the operation effective period even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is not performed when the button advance notice effect A is executed. Each time, the number of operations by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one. In addition, when the button preview effect B is executed, the number of times of operation by the push button 120 is every 0.5 seconds since the start of the operation valid period even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is not performed. It is treated as having increased once. Further, although details will be described later, when the button advance notice effect C is executed, a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation valid period (for example, the operation valid period is 6 seconds even if the push button 120 is not operated). When the time of 3 seconds has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, the number of times of operation by the push button 120 is treated as being performed once (see FIG. 33 (B)).

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 32, for example, the automatic continuous hitting start time and the automatic continuous hitting detection period may be selected from a plurality of options at different rates depending on whether or not a big hit is made. For example, when the display result is a big hit, the auto-continuous-stroke start time is determined to be 0 seconds at a 50% rate, and determined to be 2 seconds at a 50% rate, and is 70% if the display results are lost It may be determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 2 and 2 seconds at a rate of 30%. In addition, the automatic consecutive hit detection interval is determined to be 0.5 seconds at a rate of 70% when the display result is a big hit, and determined to be 1 second at a rate of 30%, and when the display result is a loss, It may be determined to be 0.5 seconds at a rate of 50%, and may be determined to be 1 second at a rate of 50%. In addition, depending on whether it is a big hit or not, with regard to the configuration in which the auto continuous hitting start time and the auto continuous hitting detection period are selected from a plurality of options at different rates, either automatic continuous hitting by the auto button function or automatic continuous hitting by long press operation It may be applied only to the heel or may be applied to both.

  In step S6501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result 2 specifying command or a display result 3 specifying command in which the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area (see step S 618) usually indicates a big hit or a probability variation big hit. It can be determined whether or not it is a big hit by checking whether it is or not.

  In the case of a disconnection, the effect control CPU 101 selects a button advance notification effect determination table for removal shown in FIG. 32 (A). Also, in the case of a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 selects a big hit button advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 (B). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected button advance effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the button advance effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden positive or negative big hit, the button advance notice effect determination table for out-of-the-box shown in FIG. 32A is selected to determine presence / absence and type of button advance effect It shall be. In addition, when it becomes sudden definite big hit or small hit, it may be made to select the button advance notice determination table for big hit shown in FIG. A table may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, in this embodiment, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high in the order of button preview effect A> button preview effect B> button preview effect C.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B, character strings such as "excessive heat!" And "chance!" Are displayed as the preview display, but the button preview effect A is Compared to the button preview effect B, the rate at which the character string of “superheat!” Is displayed as the preview is higher. Further, compared with the button preview effect A, the button preview effect B is more likely to display the character string “chance!” As the preview display. That is, when the character string of "superheat!" Is displayed as the advance notice, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the character string of "chance!" Is displayed. In the case of button preview effect A, "excessive heat!" May be displayed at a rate of 100%, and in the case of button preview effect B, "chance!" May be displayed at a rate of 100%. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the character A or the character B is displayed as the advance notice in the button advance presentation effect C, but in the case of a big hit, the rate at which the character A is displayed is higher than that of the character B. That is, when the character A is displayed as the notice display of the button notice effect C, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the character B is displayed.

  The notice display of the button notice effect may be determined in advance in the notice effect setting process, or a lottery may be performed when the operation condition is satisfied to determine which notice display is to be displayed. .

  In this embodiment, three types of button preview effects A, button preview effects B and button preview effects C are provided as the types of button preview effects. Alternatively, for example, four or more types of button preview effects may be provided. Moreover, in this embodiment, a button advance notice effect determination table for disconnection and a button advance notice effect determination table for big hit are provided, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a button advance notice determination table for each fluctuation pattern The presence or absence of execution of the button preview effect, and the type ratio may be different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, even if any of the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B is executed, if the long press operation is performed, the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting is performed. Although the case where it is configured to be performed is shown, other than such a mode, for example, there is also provided a type of button preview effect such that detection of an operation by automatic repeated hitting is not performed even if a long press operation is performed. You may configure it. For example, in the case of providing a kind of effect that the player wants to participate in the operation as much as possible, for example, it is possible to recognize whether or not to be a big hit by the result of the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 Even if it does, detection of the operation due to automatic consecutive strikes may not be performed.

  Then, if the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button advance effect (Y in step S6502), the type of the determined button advance effect (button advance effect A, button advance effect B) is provided in the RAM. It is stored in the specified storage area (step S6503).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern has super reach (step S6504), and if it is a variation pattern having super reach, for determining the type of back button advance presentation effect A lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the back button advance presentation effect determination table, and the type of back button advance presentation effect is determined (step S6505), and the determined back button advance presentation type is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM. (Step S6506). In this embodiment, when super reach is performed, the back button advance notice effect is always executed after the start of super reach. However, since the back button advance notice effect does not indicate that the operation is effective or a notification prompting the operation is not performed, it is not indicated that the special operation effective period in the back button advance notice effect has been started. Further, even if the auto button function is effective, if the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in the special operation effective period, the frame LED 28 does not emit light in a predetermined mode by the back button advance notice effect.

  FIGS. 32C and 32D are explanatory views showing a specific example of the back button advance notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 32C shows a specific example of the back button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of the disconnection. Further, FIG. 32D shows a specific example of the back button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, the back button advance notice effect determination table includes “back button advance effect A”, “back button advance effect B”, and “back button advance effect C”, Judgment values are assigned to "back button advance notice effect D".

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, the execution of the back button advance notice effect A is determined, and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance notice effect A. Then, the frame LED 28 is controlled to emit white light. Further, when the execution of the back button advance notice effect B is determined, and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance notice effect B, control is performed such that the frame LED 28 emits blue light. Further, when the back button advance notice effect C is determined to be executed and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance notice effect C, control is performed such that the frame LED 28 emits green light. Further, when the execution of the back button advance notice effect D is determined and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance notice effect D, control is performed such that the frame LED 28 emits red light.

  In this embodiment, when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button preview effect, the frame LED 28 is displayed in the light emission mode according to the type of the back button preview effect determined in advance. Although the light emission control is performed, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the light emission mode may be changed stepwise when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. . Specifically, when the execution of the back button advance notice effect D is determined, the frame LED 28 turns white when the first push button 120 pressing operation is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance effect D. Control to emit light is performed, and when the pressing operation of the second push button 120 is detected, control to emit the frame LED 28 to blue is performed, and when the third pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the frame Control may be performed in which the LED 28 emits green light and when the fourth pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, control may be performed in which the frame LED 28 emits red light. In such a case, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected, the automatic continuous hitting may not function. That is, when the execution of the back button advance notice effect D is determined, the light emission mode of the frame LED 28 may not be changed to red unless the push operation of the push button 120 is performed four times. Also, in such a case, when the automatic continuous hitting by the long press operation of the push button 120 is configured to function, the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected in the special operation effective period of the back button advance notice effect. However, the function of the auto button may not be changed from disabled to enabled.

  As shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, in this embodiment, the back button advance notice effect D> back button advance notice effect C> back button advance notice effect B> back button advance notice effect A, the degree of expectation for a big hit (Reliability) is high.

  In step S6505, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a big hit is to be made. Then, if it is a case of a disconnection, the effect control CPU 101 selects the back button advance notification effect determination table for disconnection shown in FIG. 32 (C). In the case of a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 selects the big hit back button advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 (D). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected button back announcement effect determination table, and determines the type of back button notification effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden positive / negative big hit or small hit, the back button advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 32C is selected, and the type of back button advance notice effect is determined. It shall be. In the case of sudden odds or big hits, it is possible to select the back button advance presentation decision table for the big hit shown in FIG. 32 (D), or sudden reverse big hits or small hits dedicated back button only A presentation determination table may be provided.

  Moreover, although the case where four types of back button advance notice effects are provided is shown in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, for example, less than three types, or five or more types of back button advance effects May be provided.

  Here, the execution timing of each effect will be described. FIG. 33 (A) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the execution timing of each effect. In addition, although the button advance notice effects A to C, the back button advance notice effect, and the decision button effect are effects that perform predetermined control based on detection of the operation of the push button 120, in FIG. The operation effective period in each effect is shown as the execution timing. In addition, the notification of success or failure is executed at the detected timing when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected during the operation valid period in the decision button effect, and the push is performed when the function of the auto button is valid. Even if the pressing operation of the button 120 is not detected, it is executed immediately before the end of the operation valid period (for example, when the operation valid period is 10 seconds, timing when 9 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation valid period) Is invalid, and when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 33A, it is executed at the end of the operation valid period.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (A), button preview effect A, button preview effect B and button preview effect C are all executed in the period from the start of fluctuation to the start of super reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33A, the back button advance notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the super reach effect, and the decision button effect is executed at the end of the super reach effect. In addition, the notification which urges operation with the start of the operation effective period is performed with the decision button effect, and based on the fact that the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button 120 is detected during the operation effective period, It is an effect that displays a display of success or failure showing whether or not a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, the decision button effect is performed whenever super reach is performed. The decision button effect is not limited to the configuration for displaying the success or failure display. For example, in the case of a big hit, a feature may be operated, and in the case of a loss, the feature may not be operated.

  In this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the back button advance notice effect is always executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, for example, the back button advance effect Whether or not to execute, and the execution timing (i.e., the special operation effective period) in the case of execution may be selected from a plurality and determined.

  Next, the operation condition satisfaction timing of each effect when the auto button is enabled will be described. FIG. 33 (B) is an explanatory view showing the operation condition satisfaction timing of each effect when the auto button is enabled. In this embodiment, similarly to the button preview effects A to C, also for the decision button effect, if the function of the auto button is valid, the operation condition is performed at a predetermined timing even if the operation of the push button 120 is not detected. A predetermined display is displayed, assuming that

  Here, the button advance notice effect C is compared with the decision button effect. In both of the button advance effect C and the decision button effect, a notification prompting the operation is performed with the start of the operation effective period, and a predetermined display is made based on detection of a single operation of the push button 120 during the operation effective period. While the button advance notice effect C is an effect of giving notice of the expectation (reliability) for a big hit, the decision button effect is an effect that definitely shows whether or not a big hit is made. Therefore, the decision button effect is an effect having a higher degree of importance and attention than the button advance effect C. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the function of the auto button is valid, the middle of the operation valid period for button preview effect C (for example, the operation valid period is 6 seconds) When it is, the operation condition is satisfied at the timing 3 seconds after the start of the operation effective period, and for the decision button effect, immediately before the end of the operation effective period (for example, when the operation effective period is 10 seconds) the operation effective period The operation condition is established at the timing 9 seconds after the start of With such a configuration, the processing by the auto button can be executed according to the degree of importance and attention of the effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Specifically, by shortening the execution period of button preview effect C having a low degree of importance or attention, the effect is prevented from becoming redundant, and the execution period of a decision button effect having a high degree of importance or attention By lengthening, the sense of expectation can be sustained and the stage effect can be improved. The operation valid period may be the same for the button advance notice effect C and the decision button effect.

  The execution timing of each effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 33 (A), and may be any timing except for the decision button effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 33 (B), the timing of establishment of the operation conditions is delayed in the descending order of the expectation (reliability) for the big hit, that is, in the order of button advance effect A, button advance effect B and button advance effect C. Although it is configured as described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing of establishment of the operation condition may be advanced in the descending order of the degree of expectation (reliability) to the big hit. Further, the establishment timing of the operation condition may be different according to the timing at which the effect is executed. For example, in the case of the effect to be executed before the reach is established, the timing at which the operation condition is satisfied may be earlier or later than the effect to be executed after the reach is established.

  FIG. 34 to FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing the process (step S802) during effect symbol variation in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation effective period flag indicating that the operation is being performed for the button advance effect is set (step S8106). If the flag is not set during the operation valid period (that is, if it is not during the operation valid period in the button advance notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the button advance notice effect in the advance notice effect setting process (see step S8002). If yes, it is checked whether or not the start timing of the operation valid period in the button advance presentation effect has come (step S8107). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not the start timing of the operation valid period has come. If it is not the start timing of the operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If it is the start timing of the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (for example, 10) to the operation frequency counter for counting the number of times the push button 120 is operated during the operation valid period of the button advance effect. The setting is made (step S8108). In this embodiment, the push button 120 is continuously hit or pressed during the effective operation period of the button advance effect (for example, 20 seconds from the start of the button advance effect), and the operation number is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) When it reaches, it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied and the advance notice is displayed. However, in step S8108, a value (for example, 10) corresponding to a predetermined number of times for satisfying the operation condition is the operation number counter Set to In this embodiment, in the case of the button advance effect C, since the advance notice is displayed based on the one-shot operation of the push button 120, in this case, the operation corresponds to one operation for satisfying the operation condition. Is set in the operation number counter.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the display of the gauge display according to the value of the operation number counter in the effect display device 9 (step S8109). For example, in step S8109, based on the value of the operation number counter being a predetermined value (for example, 10), the display of the gauge display is started in a mode indicating a full state. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag during the operation valid period (step S8110).

  When the processing of steps S8107 to S8110 is performed, when the start timing of the operation valid period in the button preview effect comes, the execution of the button preview effect is started, and the detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8111). Specifically, whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected can be determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been input from the push sensor 124. If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (that is, if the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button preview effect), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the type of the button preview effect is It is confirmed whether it is the button advance notice effect C (step S8111A), and if it is the button advance notice effect C, the process proceeds to step S8144. In the case of the button advance notice effect C, since the advance notice display is displayed based on the single-shot operation of the push button 120 being detected, when it is detected in step S8111, the process proceeds to step S8144 to display the notice display. Perform processing to display. If it is not the button advance effect C, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag (step S8112). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the flag is set during the operation valid period (that is, if it is in the operation valid period in the button advance notice effect), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether the auto button valid flag is set or not. If it is set (step S8112A), the process proceeds to step S8147. If the auto button valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the auto continuous hit in progress flag indicating that the operation by the automatic continuous hit function is being detected is set (step S8113). If the auto consecutive hit flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the operation detection flag is set (step S8114).

  If the operation detection flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8115). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag (step S8116) and subtracts one from the value of the operation number counter (step S8117). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the operation number counter after the subtraction (step S8118). For example, in step S8118, when it is decided to execute button preview effect A or button preview effect B, the scale of the gauge display decreases by one based on the value of the operation number counter decreasing by 1. If the display is updated in the manner as described above and it is decided to execute the button preview effect C, the display is updated in the manner in which the entire scale of the gauge display is reduced. In the case of the button advance notice effect C, the gauge display may not be displayed from the beginning.

  If push button 120 is continuously hit (normal continuous hit which is not automatic continuous hit) during the operation effective period of the button advance effect by execution of the processing of steps S8115 to S8118, one pressing operation of push button 120 is detected Each time the number of operations is counted, the display of the gauge display is updated.

  In this embodiment, when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected during the operation effective period of the button advance presentation effect, the operation detection flag is set (see step S8116), and in the subsequent timer interruption, N is selected in step S8114. If it is not the time, the process proceeds to step S8115 and thereafter, so if it is not detected that the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been released once, the pressing operation of the next push button 120 is not detected (long press If you do not want to eliminate it).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation condition in the button advance effect effect is satisfied (step S8119). Specifically, whether or not the operation condition is satisfied is whether the value of the operation number counter is 0 or not (in this example, the number of times the push button 120 is operated 10 times during the operation valid period Or it can be determined by confirming whether or not it has achieved 1). If the operation condition is satisfied (that is, if the value of the operation number counter is 0 (in this example, if 10 (or 1) operations have been achieved), the process proceeds to step S8144. Do.

  If the operation condition in the button advance presentation effect is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 sets an automatic continuous hitting start time timer to measure a time from the start of the long press operation to the start of detection by the automatic continuous hitting. A value corresponding to the type of preliminary presentation effect is set (step S8120). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set to the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 32). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the operation detection flag is set in step S8114, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8121). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is 0 (step S8122). If the value of the auto hit starting time timer is 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138.

  If the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (step S8123), and the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is present (step S8124). If the value of the automatic consecutive hitting start time timer after subtraction is not 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138. If the value of the automatic consecutive hit start time timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if it is time out), the effect control CPU 101 is detecting the operation by the function of the automatic consecutive hit in the effect display device 9 At the same time as the start of the display of the automatic continuous hit indication indicating that is started (step S8125), the automatic continuous hit in progress flag is set (step S8126). In addition, according to the type of the button advance notice effect to the automatic consecutive hitting detection interval timer in order to measure time to count one operation frequency during detection of the operation due to automatic consecutive hitting based on long press operation CPU101 for production control The value is set (step S8127). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 1.0 second is set in the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B If so, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer (see FIG. 32). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  When a predetermined time (in this example, 4 seconds or 2 seconds) elapses after the start of the long press of the push button 120 by execution of the processing of steps S8122 to S8127, the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit is It is started.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button advance presentation effect, the operation detection flag is set in step S8112, and the automatic continuous hitting start time timer in step S8120 is not set. As long as the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not temporarily stopped, Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8122 will be repeated, and the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hitting will not be started .

  In this embodiment, the push button 120 detects a pressing operation at the start of the button preview effect in order to eliminate the case where the push button 120 is pressed long before the start of the button preview effect. Although the case where the operation detection flag is set (see steps S8111 and S8112) is shown, the push button 120 is configured to detect the pressing operation and set the operation detection flag from the stage before the start of the button preview effect. May be In this case, after the operation detection flag is set before the start of the button preview effect, if the operation state of the push button 120 is canceled before the start of the button preview effect, the operation detection flag is reset again. It is also good. As such, it may be configured so as to be able to exclude the case where the push button 120 is pressed long before the start of the button preview effect, by any processing mode.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8121, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8128). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the automatic consecutive hit flag is set in step S8113 (that is, if the operation is detected by the automatic continuous hit function), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected. (Step S8129). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer (step S8130), and the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer after subtraction becomes zero. It is checked whether or not it is present (step S8131). If the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer after subtraction is not 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138. If the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer is 0 (ie, if time out), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the operation number counter (step S8132). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 according to the value of the operation number counter after the subtraction (step S8133).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation condition in the button advance effect effect holds (step S8133A). If the operation condition is satisfied (that is, if the value of the operation number counter is 0 (in this example, 10 or 1 operation has been achieved)), the process moves to step S8144.

  If the operation condition in the button advance notice effect is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value according to the type of the button advance notice effect in the automatic successive hitting start time timer (step S8134). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set to the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 32). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  In this embodiment, when the operation by the function of automatic double hit is being detected, a long press of the push button 120 is actually performed by executing the processing of steps S8129 to S8134. Although the number of operations is counted one by one each time a predetermined time (in this example, 1.0 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses, it is detected that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed. To be done.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8129, the effect control CPU 101 erases the auto continuous hit display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8135) and resets the auto continuous hit in progress flag. Step S8136. Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8137). That is, not detecting the pressing operation of the push button 120 in step S8129 is a case where the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is stopped during the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic continuous hitting, so the step S8135 The processing of ~ S8137 is executed to stop the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit. Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8135 to S8137 immediately when N in step S8129, if the player stops the long press operation during the auto batting, the function of the auto batting immediately is used. Although the case of stopping the detection of operation is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it is configured to shift to the processing of steps S 8135 to S 8137 on condition that the long press operation is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 0.5 seconds etc.) during the automatic double hit, and the automatic double hit is performed. When only the hand is released from the push button 120 momentarily, the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic double hit may be continued.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the end timing of the operation effective period in the button advance effect effect has come (step S8138). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not the end timing of the operation valid period has come. If it is not the end timing of the operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S8158.

  If it is the end timing of the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 101 erases the gauge display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8139), and if the auto continuous hit display is displayed, The auto continuous hit indication is erased (step S8140). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag during the operation valid period (step S8141), and resets the auto continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag if the automatic continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag are set (step S8141) Step S8142). When the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the automatic continuous hitting detection interval timer are set, the effect control CPU 101 also clears the values of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the automatic continuous hitting detection interval timer to zero. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8158. In this embodiment, the advance notice is not displayed unless the number of detections reaches the predetermined number during the operation period of the button advance effect, but the notification is also made when the operation effective period ends without the number of detections reaching the predetermined number. The display may be displayed.

  In step S8119 or step S8133A, when the operation condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an advance notice according to the type of button advance effect (step S8144). In this case, for example, if button preview effect A or button preview effect B is executed, a character string such as "superheat!" Or "chance!" Is displayed as a preview, and button preview effect C is executed. In the case, the character A or the character B is displayed as the advance notice. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 to vibrate by performing control to operate the vibrator motor 126 (step S8144A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8139.

  If the auto button enable flag is set in step S8112A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the auto button under execution flag indicating that the detection processing by the auto button function is being performed is set. Step S8147. If the auto button under execution flag is not set, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the detection process by the auto button function (step S8156), and starts the detection process by the auto button function. If it is the timing, an auto button detection interval timer is set to set an auto button in-progress flag (step S8156A) and measure the time until one operation count is counted during operation detection processing by the function of the auto button. A value corresponding to the type of button preview effect is set to (step S8157).

  In step S8156, for example, if it is determined to execute button preview effect A or button preview effect B, it is checked whether 0 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation effective period (FIG. 32 (FIG. A), (B)). That is, it is confirmed whether it is the start time of the automatic hit sequence by the automatic button function. In step S8157, for example, if it is determined to execute button preview effect A, a value corresponding to 1.0 second is set in the auto button detection interval timer, and button preview effect B is executed. If the value is determined to be, the value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the auto button detection interval timer (see FIGS. 32A and 32B).

  If it is determined that button preview effect A or button preview effect B is to be executed by executing the processing of steps S8156 to S8157, detection processing by the function of the auto button at the same time as the start of the operation valid period (ie, , Auto bash) is started.

  In this embodiment, when it is decided to execute button preview effect A, if the function of the auto button is effective, the auto button is compared to the case where it is decided to execute button preview effect B. Since the detection interval is long (see FIGS. 32A and 32B), the timing at which the operation condition is satisfied is delayed (see FIG. 33B).

  In the case of the button advance effect C for displaying the advance notice based on the detection of the one-shot operation of the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the operation condition is satisfied in the middle of the operation valid period. In order to do so, it is assumed that the start timing of the detection processing by the auto button function is set to the middle of the operation effective period. If it is decided to execute the button advance presentation effect C when the function of the auto button is enabled, then in step S8156, a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation effective period which is the start timing of the detection process by the autone function (for example, When the operation effective period is 6 seconds, it is checked whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the operation effective period. In step S8157, a value corresponding to 0 seconds is set in the auto button detection interval timer. By thus executing the process, it is determined that the operation has been detected immediately once in the process of steps S8149 to S8153 described later, and the advance notice is displayed on the assumption that the operation condition is satisfied. That is, in the case of the button advance effect C, when the detection processing by the auto button function is started, the operation condition is satisfied when it is determined that the operation is detected once, so that the processing of detecting the one-shot operation is performed. Become.

  If the auto button under execution flag is set in step S8147, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the auto button detection interval timer (step S8148), and the value of the auto button detection interval timer after subtraction is It is checked whether it is 0 or not (step S8149). If the value of the auto button detection interval timer after subtraction is not 0, then the flow shifts to step S8158. If the value of the auto button detection interval timer is 0 (i.e., time out), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the operation number counter (step S8150). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display in the effect display device 9 according to the value of the operation number counter after the subtraction (step S8151).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation condition in the button advance effect effect holds (step S8152). If the operation condition is not satisfied (ie, if the value of the operation number counter is not 0), the process proceeds to step S8157.

  If the operation condition is satisfied (that is, if the value of the operation number counter is 0), the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an advance notice according to the type of the button advance effect. (Step S8154). Further, the effect control CPU 101 erases the gauge display (step S8154), resets the auto button in progress flag (step S8155), and resets the operation valid period flag (step S8155A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8158.

  In step S8158, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a special operation effective period flag indicating that the special operation effective period in the back button advance notification effect is in effect is set (step S8158). If not set, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the special operation effective period (step S8159), and if it is the start timing of the special operation effective period, the flag during the special operation effective period The setting is made (step S8160). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8161.

  If the special operation effective period flag is set in step S8158, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special operation effective period end timing (step S8164), and if it is not the end timing, the step If it is the end timing, the flag is reset during the special operation effective period (step S8165), and the process proceeds to step S8166.

  In step S8161, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected (step S8161), and if it is detected, the type of back button advance effect determined by the light emission mode of the frame LED 29 It is confirmed whether it is the light emission aspect according to (step S8162). If the light emission mode does not correspond to the type of back button advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to cause the frame LED 29 to emit light in the light emission mode according to the determined back button advance effect type (step S8163).

  The back button advance notice effect is not limited to the light emission according to the predetermined light emission mode of the frame LED 29. For example, an image, characters, or characters may be displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the type of back button advance notice effect. May indicate the degree of expectation, or the LED provided on the board may emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, or the movable member is operated in any of a plurality of operation modes The operation unit (for example, the push button 120 or the stick controller 122) may be operated by any of a plurality of operation modes (for example, vibration, rotation, deformation, etc.).

  In step S8166, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the flag during the decision button effect period indicating that the decision button effect is being executed (that is, during the operation effective period in the decision button effect) is set ( Step S8166). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S8169. If it is not set, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the decision button effect (step S8167), and at the start timing of the decision button effect. If there is, the flag is set during the decision button effect period (step S8168). Further, at this time, the effect display device 9 displays an operation instruction image prompting a pressing operation of the push button 120.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the auto button valid flag is set (step S8169). If the auto button valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected (step S8170), and if it is detected, according to the display result of the fluctuation display. A success / failure notification image by the determined button effect is displayed (step S8174). Thereafter, the flag is reset during the decision button effect period (step S8175), and the process shifts to step S8176.

  If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8170, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the decision button effect (step S8171), and if it is the end timing, the step S8174 If it is not the end timing, the process proceeds to step S8176.

  Further, when the auto button valid flag is set in step S8169, the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing at which the operation condition is satisfied by the auto button function (for example, when the operation valid period is 10 seconds, the start of the operation valid period) It is checked whether or not 9 seconds have elapsed from when (step S8172), and if it is the formation timing of the operation condition, the flow proceeds to step S8174 and if it is not the formation timing of the operation condition, the flow proceeds to step S8176. It should be noted that when the function of the auto button is enabled, if the player operates the push button 120 according to the decision button effect, the function of the auto button is immediately changed from enabled to disabled (steps S7101, S7110). (Refer to S7111), the auto button valid flag is not set (N in step S8169), it is determined that the input from the push button 120 is detected (Y in step S8170), and the notification image is displayed (step S8174).

  In step S8176, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8176), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8177). ).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). In the case where the button preview effect is executed and the advance notice display is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 erases the advance notice display.

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to step S8311. Do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304), and receives the big hit start 1 designated command. A big hit start 1 specified command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 specified command received flag indicating that the big hit start 2 specified command has been received, or a small hit / show that the small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start specified command has been received Suddenly, it is confirmed whether the definite variation big hit start designated command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). If the big hit start 1 specified command reception flag, the big hit start 2 specified command received flag, or the small hit / sudden odd change big hit start specified command received flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306) A process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S8307). The effect control CPU 101 sets the flag if the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / suspicious probability variation big hit start designation command reception flag is set. Reset

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and speakers 27 as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1 and movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  If it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation specification command reception flag and the second symbol variation specification command reception flag. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 27, the fluctuation pattern) If the command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately). However, for example, since the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both of the effect control process processing and the fourth symbol process processing, as shown in this embodiment, at the time of the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset at the time of, or at the time of the big hit end, in the big hit end effect processing.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a display mode in the case of setting the function of the auto button to valid or invalid will be described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the display mode when setting the function of the auto button to be valid or invalid. In FIG. 41, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the case of FIG. 41 (1), it is assumed that the function of the auto button is set to be invalid.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1), when the player performs a long press operation on the push button 120 while the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the auto button While the function of is effectively set, a character string such as "auto button enabled" is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a display indicating that the function of the auto button is set enabled is performed. Further, at this time, control for outputting the auto button effective sound from the speaker 27 and control for causing the push button 120 to emit light in the special light emission mode are performed (see steps S7103 to S7107).

  Further, when the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button 120 is performed by the player while the function of the auto button is enabled, the function of the auto button is disabled as shown in FIG. While being set to, a character string such as “auto button invalid” is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a display indicating that the function of the auto button is set to be invalid is performed. Further, at this time, control to output the auto button invalidation sound from the speaker 27 and control to cause the push button 120 to emit light in the normal light emission mode are performed (see steps S7110 to S7114).

  In the example of FIG. 41, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the variation display of the production symbol, but in this embodiment, the same operation is performed, and the change is not limited to the variation display of the presentation symbol. The setting of the auto button function can be changed also in the customer waiting demonstration period, the big hit gaming period, and the like.

  Next, the case of setting the function of the auto button and the background image from the setting menu screen will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the display mode in the case of setting the function of the auto button and the background image from the setting menu screen. Note that in FIG. 42, the display screen transitions in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 42 (1), the last variation display of the rendering symbol is executed in the effect display device 9 in a state where there is no suspension storage, and as shown in FIG. 42 (2), based on the passage of the variation time It is assumed that the variation display of the effect pattern is finished. In this case, it is assumed that the next variable pattern display is not started since there is no storage pending even at the end of the variable display mode, and transition to a customer waiting demonstration period or the like is made. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (3), in the effect display device 9, a character string such as “Set effect is operating the stick controller” is displayed, and a display indicating that setting regarding effect is possible is given. Shall be performed.

  When the player operates the stick controller 122 in the state shown in FIG. 42 (3), as shown in FIG. 42 (4), the display of the setting menu screen is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S819). It becomes possible to set the function of the auto button, enable or disable, and set the background image. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (4), “Available” and “Invalid” are displayed as setting items for the auto button on the setting menu screen, and “A”, “B” and “C” as setting items for the background image And are displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42 (4), among the setting items related to the auto button, "valid" is surrounded by a rectangle, and among the setting items related to the background image, "A" is surrounded by a rectangle. It is shown that the function of the auto button is currently set to enable and the background image is set to the background image A. In addition, the cursor 200 displayed in the setting menu screen points to the selected item. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (4), since "valid" is indicated by the cursor 200 among the setting items related to the auto button, the setting item indicating "valid" of the function of the auto button is selected. It is.

  Next, when the player operates the stick controller in a state where the setting menu screen is displayed (for example, when an operation to tilt to the right is performed), as shown in FIG. It moves from "valid" to "invalid" of the setting item related to the button (see step S822). Here, when the player presses the push button 120, the function of the auto button is switched from enabled to disabled (see step S825). At this time, "Invalid" of the setting items related to the auto button is surrounded by a square.

  In addition, when the player operates the stick controller (for example, when an operation to tilt it to the front is performed), as shown in FIG. 42 (7), the cursor 200 moves to “B” of the setting item relating to the background image (See step S822). Here, when the player presses the push button 120, the setting of the background image is switched from "A" to "B" (see step S827). At this time, “B” of the setting items related to the background image is surrounded by a square. Thereafter, when the cursor 200 is moved to the end of setting and the push button 120 is pressed, the setting menu screen is ended.

  Even when the setting of the function of the auto button is changed from the setting menu, the effect display device 9 displays that the function of the auto button is set to be invalid or valid, as in the example shown in FIG. Alternatively, control may be performed to output an auto button ineffective sound or an auto button effective sound from the speaker 27, or control to cause the push button 120 to emit light in the normal light emission mode or the special light emission mode. .

  Next, an effect aspect of the button advance effect will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button advance effect when the automatic continuous hit is performed by the automatic button function. In FIG. 43, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43, it is assumed that the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined when the variable display of the effect pattern is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing variable display of the effect pattern on the left middle, when the start timing of the operation effective period of the button advance notice effect B comes (step S8107 43) (2), the effect display device 9 displays the character string 202 such as “Press the button!” And the display of the gauge display 203 is started (see steps S8108 and S8109). And detection of an operation by the push button 120 is started. As shown in FIG. 43 (2), at the stage when the operation effective period is started, the display of the gauge display 203 is started in a mode showing a full state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), when the start timing of the automatic continuous hit by the automatic button function (in this example, simultaneously with the start of the operation effective period) comes (see step S8156), the continuous hit of the push button 120 is performed. The display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display gradually decreases (FIG. 43 (3) to (5)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), the value of the operation number counter becomes 0, assuming that the operation has been performed a predetermined number of times (10 or 1 in this example) that satisfy the operation condition. The display is updated to a mode in which the gauge display 203 indicates an empty state.

  When the operation condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 43 (7), the character string 202 such as “Press the button!” Is deleted and the gauge display 203 is also deleted (see step S8139). Further, a notice display corresponding to the type of the button notice effect is displayed (see step S8153). In the example shown in FIG. 43 (7), based on the fact that the type of button preview effect is button preview effect B, a case is shown where a character string 205 such as "chance!" Is displayed as a preview. There is. When the type of button preview effect is the button preview effect A, for example, a character string such as “extensive heat!” Is displayed as a preview display. When the operation condition is satisfied by the function of the auto button, vibration control of the push button 120 is not performed.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button advance effect when the automatic continuous hit is performed by the long press operation. In FIG. 44, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, it is assumed that the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined when the variable display of the effect pattern is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing variable display of the effect pattern on the left middle, when the start timing of the operation effective period of the button advance notice effect B comes (step S8107 44) (2), the effect display device 9 displays a character string 202 such as “Press the button!” And the display of the gauge display 203 is started (see steps S8108 and S8109). And detection of an operation by the push button 120 is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (2), at the stage where the operation effective period is started, the display of the gauge display 203 is started in a mode showing a full state. In this state, if the push button 120 is continuously hit during the operation effective period, the number of operations is counted one by one each time the push button 120 is pressed once (see step S8117), and the scale of the gauge display 203 The display is updated in such a manner as to decrease by one (see step S8118).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (3), it is assumed that the player starts the long-press operation of the push button 120 during the operation valid period. Then, after starting the long press operation, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 44 (4), the display of the auto continuous hit in progress display 204 is started (see step S8125), and the auto continuous hit is performed. Detection of operation by function of is started. In the example shown in FIG. 44 (4), a case is displayed where a character string such as "during continuous hit!" Is displayed as the automatic while hit display.

  Then, if the long press of the push button 120 is continued while detecting the operation by the function of automatic consecutive strikes, the number of operations is counted one by one each time a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses (step S8132) See), the display is updated in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display 203 is decreased by one (see step S8133), and in fact the push button 120 is being pressed for a long time. Detection is performed on the assumption that 120 consecutive hits are being made. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (6), the operation is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) satisfying the operation condition, and the value of the operation number counter becomes 0, so the gauge display 203 is empty. It is assumed that the display has been updated to the mode showing.

  When the operation condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 44 (7), the character string 202 such as “Press the button!” Is erased and the gauge display 203 is also erased (see step S8139). In addition, the auto consecutive hit indication 204 is also erased (see step S8140). Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (7), in the effect display device 9, a notice display corresponding to the type of the button advance notice effect is displayed (see step S8144). When the operation condition is satisfied by the long press operation, the vibration control of the push button 120 is performed unlike the case where the operation condition is satisfied by the function of the auto button (see step S8144A).

  Next, the button preview effect C and the decision button effect when the auto button function is effective will be described. FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button preview effect C and the decision button effect. In FIG. 45, the mode of the effect screen is transitioned in the order of (1) (2) (3). 45 (A1)-(A3) show a specific example of the effect mode of the button advance notice effect C, and FIGS. 45 (B1)-(B4) show a specific example of the effect mode of the decision button effect ing.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 45 (A1) to (A3), when the start timing of the operation effective period of the button advance notice effect C comes (see step S8107), as shown in FIG. 45 (A1), While the character string 207 such as “PUSH!” Is displayed, the display of the operation valid period display 206 indicating the operation valid period is started, and the detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started.

  The operation valid period display 206 is updated and displayed so that the scale decreases as the operation valid period elapses, and as shown in FIG. 45 (A2), a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation valid period (for example, the operation valid period is 6) If it is a second, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation effective period), the character A is displayed as the advance notice as shown in FIG. 45 (A3) if the auto button function is effective.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45 (B1) to (B4), when the start timing of the operation effective period of the decision button effect comes (see step S8167), as shown in FIG. 45 (B1), in the effect display device 9, “PUSH As the character strings 207 and 208 such as “!” And “one shot!” Are displayed, the display of the operation valid period display 206 indicating the operation valid period is started, and the detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started.

  The operation valid period display 206 is updated and displayed so that the scale decreases with the elapse of the operation valid period (FIG. 45 (B2)), and as shown in FIG. 45 (B3) For example, when the operation effective period is 10 seconds, when 9 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, if the auto button function is effective, it indicates that a big hit is shown as shown in FIG. 45 (B4). A pass / fail indication is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, when the function of the auto button is valid, the middle of the operation valid period for the button advance notice effect C (for example, the operation valid when the operation valid period is 6 seconds) The operation condition is satisfied at the timing when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the period, and for the decision button effect, immediately before the end of the operation effective period (for example, 9 seconds from the start of the operation effective period when the operation effective period is 10 seconds) The operation condition is established at the elapsed timing). With such a configuration, the processing by the auto button can be executed according to the degree of importance and attention of the effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, although the operation valid period display 206 capable of recognizing the remaining period of the operation valid period in the button preview effect C is displayed, the operation valid is also effective in the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B. The period display 206 may be displayed.

  Next, the difference between the case where automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation is performed and the case where automatic continuous hitting by the automatic button function is performed will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing a comparative example of an automatic continuous hit by a long press operation and an automatic continuous hit by an automatic button function. In the example shown in FIG. 46, it is assumed that the execution of the button preview effect A is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (A), in the case where automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation is performed, a predetermined start standby period (this time after the start of the long press operation of the push button 120 after the start of the operation valid period In the example, after 4 seconds (see (A) and (B) in FIG. 32), the continuous hit determination is turned on (that is, the processing is executed assuming that the continuous hit operation is also performed, and the scale of the gauge display is Will decrease).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), in the case where automatic continuous hitting is performed by the auto button function, the continuous hit determination is turned on immediately after the start of the operation valid period (that is, Immediately after the start, the processing is executed assuming that the continuous hitting operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display decreases). With such a configuration, when the auto button function is enabled and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is disabled and the long press operation is performed, the effect (for example, reduction of the scale of the gauge display) Can be made different, which can enhance the rendering effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, long-pressing of the push button 120 is performed after the start of the operation valid period when automatic continuous hitting by long-pressing operation is performed. After a predetermined start standby period (2 seconds in this example, see FIGS. 32A and 32B) after the operation is started, the continuous hit determination is turned on, and the automatic continuous hit by the auto button function is performed. In the case, the continuous hit determination is turned on immediately after the start of the operation effective period. Therefore, in any of the button preview effects A and B, effects are produced when the auto button function is enabled and the long press operation is not performed and when the auto button function is disabled and the long press operation is performed, The timing at which (for example, the reduction of the scale of the gauge display) is performed is configured to be different.

  Next, the detection timing of the operation when the detection of the operation is performed by the automatic continuous hitting by the long press operation will be described. FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 are explanatory diagrams for describing the detection timing of the operation when the detection of the operation is performed by the automatic continuous hitting by the long press operation. Among these, FIG. 47 shows the detection timing of the operation when the button advance notice effect A is executed. Further, FIG. 48 shows the detection timing of the operation when the button preview effect B is executed.

  When the player starts the long press operation of the push button 120 after the effective operation period of the button advance presentation effect starts during the variable display of the production pattern, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the long press operation of the push button 120 When is started, detection is first performed as if the first operation was performed. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the case where the pressing operation from the push button 120 is continuously detected since the long pressing operation is performed, but the operation detection flag is set. Therefore, the next operation is not immediately detected (see steps S8114 and S8116).

  Then, when a predetermined time elapses while the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued, the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic double hit is started (see steps S8124 to S8127). In this case, if button preview effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 47, detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on continuation of the long press operation of the push button 120 for 4 seconds. Be done. In addition, if button advance notice effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 48, detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 2 seconds. (See Figure 32).

  Then, if the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during detection of the operation by the function of automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations is counted one by one each time a predetermined time elapses, and the continuous hit of the push button 120 is Detection is performed as being performed (see steps S8131 to S8134). In this case, if button advance notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 47, the number of operations is counted one by one every 1.0 seconds, and continuous hitting of the push button 120 is performed. Detection is performed as if Also, if the button advance notice effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 47, the number of operations is counted one by one every 0.5 seconds, and continuous hitting of the push button 120 is performed. Detection is performed (see FIG. 32).

  Next, the detection timing of the operation when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button preview effect will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for illustrating detection timing of an operation when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button preview effect.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed when the operation effective period of the button advance effect starts while the fluctuation display of the effect design is performed, the operation detection flag is immediately set with the start of the operation effective period (step S8121 Y, see step S8128). Then, in this case, as shown in FIG. 49, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is performed, detection of the operation by the auto function is not performed, and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is once stopped. Is invalidated (Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8222).

  Then, once the pressing operation of the push button 120 is stopped, if the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is started again, the operation by the function of the automatic continuous hitting is performed because the predetermined time has elapsed while the long pressing operation is continued. Detection is started (see steps S8124 to S8127), and if the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit, the number of operations is one by one each time a predetermined time elapses After counting, it is detected that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed, too (see steps S8131 to S8134).

  In the example shown in FIG. 49, there is shown a case where the button advance notice effect A is executed, and detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is based on continuation of the long press operation of the push button 120 for 4 seconds. It is shown that the operation is started one by one every 1.0 seconds, and detection is performed on the assumption that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed. When the button preview effect B is executed, detection of the operation by the function of automatic continuous hitting is started based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 2 seconds, and every 0.5 seconds elapses. The number of operations is counted one by one, and detection is performed as if the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed.

  In this embodiment, in the effect display device 9, an operation effective period display indicating that it is an operation effective period (for example, a character string 202 such as “press a button!” And a gauge display 203 shown in FIG. 43) Although displayed, for example, at least a part of the operation effective period display is concealed by another effect (for example, feature effect, fade-out effect, blackout effect, etc.) executed at the same time, and the visual recognition state becomes difficult It is conceivable. Therefore, it is desirable that the operation effective period end later than the period in which the detection effective period display is in the difficult-to-view state. With this configuration, since the operation effective period display is displayed even after the invisibility state is eliminated, it is possible to prevent miss of the operation being effective.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory view showing a specific example in the case of executing the feature effect and the button advance effect at the same time. In the effect display device 9, after the variable display of the effect pattern is started (FIG. 50 (A)), when the feature effect and the button advance notice effect are started, the control to move the role object 200 to the effect position is started. In addition, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, an operation promoting image 301 for prompting an operation and a remaining effective period image 302 showing a remaining period of the operation effective period are displayed (FIG. 50 (B)). Then, the accessory 200 gradually moves toward the rendering position, and the remaining effective period image 302 indicates the remaining period according to the elapsed period (that is, according to the remaining period of the detection effective period) (see FIG. In the example of 50, the shaded area is updated to be reduced (FIG. 50 (C)).

  Next, when the prize 200 reaches the effect position, it stops for a predetermined period (FIG. 50 (D)). At this time, the operation promotion image 301 and the remaining effective period image 302 by the button advance presentation effect are obscured by the character 200 and difficult to be recognized. However, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), since the operation promoting image 301 and the remaining effective period image 302 are configured to be larger in size than the accessory 200, they are not completely invisible. Some are always visible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the detection effective period (that is, the button advance presentation effect).

  Next, the bonus 200 stops at the effect position for a predetermined period, and then moves to the initial position (FIG. 50E). Here, the button preview effect is configured to end later than the feature effect. That is, the detection effective period of the button advance notice effect is configured to end later than the period in which the operation promotion image and the remaining effective period image 202 are in a state in which visual recognition is difficult. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the operation promoting image 301 and the remaining effective period image 302 can be displayed on the effect display device after the character 200 returns to the initial position, that is, even after the hard-to-see state disappears. It is displayed on 9. After that, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, a character A that says a line of “chance!” Is displayed as the advance notice (FIG. 50 (F)).

  Further, in this embodiment, a display for decreasing the scale of the gauge display is performed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120 in the button preview effects A to C and the decision button effect, and the number of detections is In addition to such control, for example, output of a sound effect or display of a predetermined image may be displayed each time an operation of the push button 120 is detected, although a notice display or a pass / fail display is displayed when the predetermined number of times is reached. The light emitter may blink or the like. Such display for reducing the scale of the gauge display performed each time an operation is detected, output of sound effects, display of a predetermined image, flashing of light emitters, etc., button announcement effects A to C, decision buttons It can be said that it is part of the production.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the detection means (in this example, the push button 120) capable of detecting the action of the player and the setting state relating to the effect are in the first state (in this example, auto) Setting means that can be set to the state in which the button function is disabled) or the second state (in this example, the state in which the auto button function is enabled) and the specific effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied (In this example, based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120 in the button preview effects A to C or the decision button effect, the display for reducing the scale of the gauge display, the display for the advance display, and the display for the acceptance or rejection is And a specific effect executing means capable of performing the operation etc.). And while the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect in the first state on the basis of the detection result of the detection means as the effect execution condition is satisfied, in the second state, regardless of the detection result of the detection means It is possible to execute the specific effect as the effect execution condition is satisfied (in this example, when the auto button function is set to be effective, the display of the advance notice or the display of the acceptance or rejection, even if the push button 120 is not operated). Display, reduction display of the gauge display, etc. (See FIG. 36 to FIG. 37, FIG. 43 to FIG. 44, etc.). Further, the setting means can change the setting from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means while the variable display is being performed (see, for example, steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 36). Therefore, it is possible to change the setting state relating to the effect even during the execution of the variable display, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced. That is, it is possible to change the setting state regarding the effect without interrupting the game once, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest due to the interruption.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the second state, it is possible to execute the specific effect as the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means, and the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the detection means Even if it does, a specific effect can be performed. Therefore, even if the second state is set, the detection result of the detection means can be reflected in the effect. In this embodiment, when the auto button function is enabled, if the press operation is performed according to the button advance effect, the auto button function is immediately set to be invalidated, and the detected press operation is the button advance effect. However, for example, when the auto button function is effective, when the pressing operation is performed according to the button advance effect, the detected press operation is reflected in the button advance effect, and after the button advance effect is finished. The auto button function may be set to be disabled.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, based on the detection result of the detection means (in this example, based on the fact that the operation of the push button 120 is detected in the button advance effects A to C or the decision button effect, It has a specific effect execution means capable of executing display such as decreasing the scale of the gauge display, displaying a notice display, and displaying a yes / no display. And, in the first state, when the first effect execution condition in which one operation is continuously detected and the first effect execution condition is satisfied in the first state (in this example, the operation condition is Specific effect can be executed when the second effect execution condition is satisfied (in this example, the operation condition is satisfied by the continuous hitting operation) when the detection means detects a plurality of consecutive motions) On the other hand, in the second state, the specific effect can be executed regardless of the detection result of the detection means. Also, in the first state, one operation over the specific period (in this example, the auto-continuous-stroke start time by the long press operation shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, see FIG. 46A) by the detection means While in the second state, it is possible to execute the specific effect before the elapse of the specific period, while it is possible to execute the specific effect assuming that the first effect execution condition is satisfied when the is continuously detected (FIG. 32 (A ), (B) and FIG. 46 (B)). Therefore, since the execution timing of the specific effect differs depending on the setting state regarding the effect, the effect of the specific effect can be enhanced.

  Note that in this embodiment, the “one operation is continuing” state is a state in which the player continues the pressing operation of the operation means such as the push button 120 without interruption. A so-called long press operation or the like corresponds, and a so-called continuous hit operation or the like is not included.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the second state, the specific effect can be executed regardless of the detection result of the detection means, and the specific effect can also be executed when the second effect execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the second state is set, the detection result of the detection means can be reflected in the effect. In this embodiment, when the auto button function is enabled, if the press operation is performed according to the button advance effect, the auto button function is immediately set to be invalidated, and the detected press operation is the button advance effect. However, for example, when the auto button function is effective, when the pressing operation is performed according to the button advance effect, the detected press operation is reflected in the button advance effect, and after the button advance effect is finished. The auto button function may be set to be disabled.

  Further, in this embodiment, the setting means changes from the second state to the first state based on the detection means detecting the first operation (in this example, the pressing operation of the push button 120 (single-shot operation)). The setting can be changed, and the setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on detection of the second operation (in this example, the long press operation on the push button 120) by the detection means. Therefore, the setting state can be easily changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special effect (in this example, the back button advance effect effect) can be executed based on the detection by the detection means in the special detection effective period not accompanied by a notification prompting the player to perform the operation. Special effect execution means. Then, the setting means does not change the setting from the second state to the first state even if the operation is detected by the detection means in the special detection valid period (see steps S7108, S7110, and S7111). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting change which is not intended by the player being performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is provided effect setting means capable of performing setting relating to an effect (in this example, setting of a background image) based on detection of an operation by the detecting means. Then, the setting unit does not change the setting from the second state to the first state even if the detection unit detects an operation for setting the effect (see steps S7109, S7110, and S7111). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting change which is not intended by the player being performed. In this embodiment, the background image can be set as the setting relating to the effect, but instead of or in addition to this, it is also possible to set the execution frequency of the effect, the volume, the brightness of the screen, etc. It is desirable not to change the setting from the second state to the first state even when the detection means (for example, the push button 120) for performing the setting is operated.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the specific effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, button advance effects A to C, a decision button effect, etc.), and the specific effect execution means The timing at which the effect execution condition is satisfied in the two states is different (see FIG. 33B). Therefore, the rendering execution condition can be established at a timing suitable for the rendering, and the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the detection means includes operation means (in this example, the push button 120) operable by the player, and the operation means is operable, based on the detection result of the operation means. The operation mode differs between when a specific effect is executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied and when the specific effect is executed regardless of the detection result of the operation means (steps S8144 to S8144A, S8153, Fig. 43 (7), Fig. 44 (7)). Therefore, the operation mode can be made different in accordance with the process in which the effect execution condition is satisfied, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect as the effect execution condition is established based on the detection of the operation by the detection means in the detection effective period, and the setting means detects The setting is not changed from the first state to the second state even if the operation is detected by the detection means in the effective period (in this example, the auto button is operated even if the long press operation is detected during the operation effective period in the button advance presentation effect) Not change the feature from disabled to enabled). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting change which is not intended by the player being performed.

  In this embodiment, a detection effective period display indicating that the detection by the detection means is an effective detection effective period (in this example, a character string 202 such as “press a button!” Shown in FIG. 43 or a gauge display A detection valid period display unit for displaying 203). If there is a case that this detection effective period display is in a difficult-to-see state in which at least a part is concealed by the effect (for example, a character effect effect, a fade out effect, a blackout effect, etc.), the detection effective period is a detection effective period display May end later than the period in which it is difficult to visually recognize. By doing so, the display of the effective detection period is displayed even after the invisibility state has been eliminated, so that it is possible to prevent the detection means from detecting that the detection is effective.

  Further, in this embodiment, the push button 120 is configured to emit light in the special light emission mode when the function of the auto button is valid, and to emit light in the normal light emission mode when the function of the auto button is ineffective. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and light may be emitted when the function of the auto button is valid, and may not be light emitted when the function of the auto button is invalid. Further, for example, when the function of the auto button is invalid, the light may be emitted only during a period when the operation is valid, and when the function of the auto button is valid, the light may be constantly emitted.

  Moreover, although the case where the push button 120 was used as an operation means was shown in this embodiment, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as the operation means, when detecting the continuous pushing and pulling operation of the stick controller 122, the function of automatic continuous hitting may be used, or when detecting the continuous pushing and pulling operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, You may use the function of continuous hitting. When using various operation means as such, the function of automatic double hit can be applied.

  Also, for example, the configuration described in this embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine provided with an infrared sensor or a photosensor for detecting an operation of a player, for example, not only when detecting an operation by the operation means. Good. In this case, for example, when detecting the continuous operation of the player by an infrared sensor or a photo sensor, the function of automatic double hit may be used.

  When a plurality of detection means (for example, the push button 120, the stick controller 122, an infrared sensor, a photo sensor, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player are provided, the automatic detection is performed for any detection means. The button function may be enabled. That is, when the effect to perform predetermined control is provided based on the detection of the player's action by the infrared sensor, if the auto button function for the infrared sensor is set to be effective, the infrared sensor Even if the player's action is not detected, predetermined control may be performed. In this case, each detection unit may be set collectively by setting the function of the auto button as valid or invalid, or the function of the auto button may be valid or invalid for each detection unit. It may be set to

  Further, for example, the detection start time or the detection interval by the auto button function may be different depending on the detection means. For example, since the mechanism is different between the push button and the infrared sensor, the interval at which the player's action can be detected is also different, but according to such a configuration, the detection processing by the auto button function is made according to the characteristics of each detection means It can be done at speed.

  Also, for example, the effect may be advanced by operating the push button 120 with regard to the effect of performing predetermined control based on the detection of the player's action by the infrared sensor. That is, the operation of the push button 120 may also be reflected in the effect. With such a configuration, for example, instead of the detection means whose operation is hard to be detected continuously, such as an infrared sensor, it is possible to substitute the push button 120 which facilitates the continuous hitting operation. In addition, in response to such an effect, automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation of the push button 120 may be effectively reflected in the effect. In this case, even if the automatic continuous hitting by the long press operation of the push button 120 is actually performed, the detection processing may be performed by the detection interval corresponding to the infrared sensor.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the specific effect to which the auto button is applied, there is shown the case where the advance notice display in the button advance notice effect and the pass / fail display in the decision button effect are shown. For example, in the case of effects accompanied by detection of some operation or motion, the function of the auto button shown in this embodiment may be applied when performing advance effects other than button advance effects and decision button effects. . Further, for example, in the case of performing an effect accompanied by detection of some operation or operation as an effect to be executed when the variable display is not being displayed (for example, when the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed) or an effect during the big hit game, The function of the auto button may be used in the effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), button preview effect B with a short detection interval of the operation by automatic double hit is compared with button preview effect A with a long detection interval, The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is low. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lower the degree of expectation (reliability) to the big hit, the shorter the detection interval of the operation by the automatic double hit, and the number of operations is counted with a fast pitch, so the timing at which the operation condition is satisfied. Is getting faster. In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, conversely, an effect with a low degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit may be configured such that the detection interval of the operation by auto-continuous hitting becomes longer. .

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, button preview effect B, which has a short time from the start of the long press to the start of detection by the automatic continuous hit, is the auto mode. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is lower than that of the button preview effect A which takes a long time to start detection by continuous hitting. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lower the degree of expectation (reliability) to the big hit, the shorter the time from the start of the long press to the start of detection by the automatic double hit, and the detection by the automatic double strike is started earlier. Therefore, the timing at which the operation condition is satisfied is earlier. In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, conversely, it is configured such that the time to start detection by auto-strike becomes longer if the effect with a low degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit I don't care.

  In this embodiment, according to the situation, the time until start of detection by auto-continuous hitting and the detection interval of the operation in auto-continuous hitting are made different according to the setting situation of the auto button and the type of the button advance presentation effect. Although the case was shown in which the time until the detection by auto-continuous strike starts and the detection interval are made different, this is not the only option. For example, depending on whether the gaming state is a definite change state, a short time state, or a high base state, the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts or the detection interval of the operation in the automatic double hit may be made different.

Aspect of [Operating Means Capable of Player Operation] As an operating means operable by the player, for example, a stick controller 122 can be used. Further, a player detection sensor can be provided as an operation means operable by the player.
The player detection sensor may detect the player in place of the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120. Also, a plurality of player detection sensors may be used in combination.

The detection target of the player detection sensor may be, for example, the approach of the player's body, the movement of the player's body, or the voice of the player.
As the detection target, the approach of the player's body or the motion of the player's body, for example, the approach of the player's hand, the contact of the player's hand, the player waving his hand or holding his hand The movement of a hand, a facial expression of the player such as the player's smile or the player's opening, a gesture using the player's body, or the like may be used.
As the player detection sensor, for example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, a radar device or the like can be used.
For example, the proximity sensor can detect an approach or separation of a part of the player's body. The proximity sensor may use a capacitance sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like.
Further, the television camera can detect facial expressions, gestures and the like of the player's face by analyzing an image obtained by photographing the player's body. The television camera can use one or more cameras.
The radar device can detect the approach or separation of a part of the player's body.
A microphone can be used to detect the player's voice. The microphone can detect the player's voice and the player's operation near the microphone (for example, tapping sound).
As described above, the operation means may be one that the player contacts and operates as long as the player can operate, or the player may operate without contact.

[Aspect of Detection Unit Capable of Detecting Operation of Player] On the other hand, the detection unit capable of detecting the operation of the player may be any device that detects the "operation" of the player. The player's actions can include actions that the player explicitly performs and actions that the player does not explicitly.
The operation explicitly performed by the player detected by the detection means includes an operation in which the player explicitly operates the operation means, and an operation in the case where the player does not explicitly operate the operation means Can be included. The operation in which the player explicitly operates the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player presses the push button 120 and an operation in which the player brings his hand closer to the infrared proximity sensor. Further, the operation in the case where the player does not explicitly operate the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player makes a predetermined gesture on the television camera and an operation in which a predetermined facial expression is made.
The operation which the detection means detects and which the player does not explicitly perform is, for example, the presence of the player detected by the television camera or the proximity sensor. For example, the detection means may detect the presence or absence of the player's seat using a television camera or an infrared sensor.

[The effect according to the operation of the operation means] In this embodiment, the effect mode after the button operation is exemplified as the effect according to the operation of the operation means, but the effect according to the operation of the operation means is this It is not limited.
For example, in this embodiment, although the presentation aspect of the operation presentation performed in the variable display period which is a variable display of the production design is described, the operation presentation in a period other than the variable display period may be executed. For example, it is possible to execute operation effects in a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, or the like.

[Notice means for notifying the player of the effective operation period]
In this embodiment, a mode of displaying a gauge display on the effect display device 9 is exemplified as a notification means for notifying the player that the operation effective period is in progress, but the notification means for notifying the player of the operation effective period is It is not limited to this.
For example, as the notification means, the player may be notified of the operation effective period by expanding the balloon with the lapse of the operation effective period and displaying the effect that the balloon is broken with the end of the operation effective period on the effect display device 9.
In addition, as notification means, sand of an hourglass is dropped with the elapse of the operation effective period, and the effect display period 9 is displayed on the effect display device 9 by displaying the effect that the falling of the sand ends with the end of the operation effective period. You may alert | report.
Furthermore, as a notification means, the insect eats the apple with the elapse of the operation effective period, and displays the effect that the apple is completely consumed with the end of the operation effective period by displaying on the effect display device 9 the player. May be notified.
In addition, the player may be notified of the operation effective period by changing the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9. For example, by changing the lighting state of the lamp provided on the push button 120 from the slowly blinking state to the rapidly blinking state, the player can be notified of the operation valid period.
In addition, the operation valid period may be notified to the player by the sound output from the speaker 27.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although one variation pattern command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but the variable display is It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 3). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, although the game machine uses game media as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine that seals game media such as, and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can also be applied to gaming machines that are controlled to a definite change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 18c total hold storage display section 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP
120 push button

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that performs variable display,
Detection means capable of detecting a predetermined action of the player;
Setting means capable of setting a setting state relating to an effect to the first state or the second state;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied;
A detection valid period display means for displaying a detection valid period display indicating that the detection by the detection means is a valid detection valid period;
Special effect execution means capable of executing special effects based on detection of the predetermined action of the player by the detection means during the special detection effective period not accompanied by the detection effective period display;
The specific effect execution means is
In the first state, it is possible to execute a specific effect assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the fact that the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the detection effective period,
In the second state, the effect execution condition is satisfied even if the predetermined action of the player is not detected by the detection means for a predetermined period shorter than the detection effective period during the detection effective period. Is viable and
The special effect execution means is
In any of the first state and the second state, the special effect is not executed unless the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the special detection valid period.
The setting means is
Wherein the predetermined operation of the player in the variable display of execution is capable of changing the setting to the first state from said second state based on the detected in said detection means,
It is possible to change the setting from the second state to the first state based on detection of the predetermined action of the player by the detection means during the detection valid period,
A game machine characterized by not changing the setting from the second state to the first state even if the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the special detection effective period. Equipped with a movable object for presentation,
The detection effective period display may be in a difficult-to-see state in which at least a portion is concealed by the operation of the movable object for effect,
Detection validity period, the game machine according to claim 1 Symbol mounting ends later than the period the detection validity indication is concealment state.

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