JP6535301B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, a gaming machine for playing a game is known.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, according to Patent Document 1, the detection means for detecting the action of the player, and the detection means for detecting the action of the player within a detection effective period, which is a period for making the detection of the action of the player effective. Specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect in response to detection of the motion of the specific effect, the specific effect executing means, as a specific effect, the effect mode from the first mode to the first mode after the specific period elapses from the start of the effect A gaming machine capable of executing an effect that changes to the two modes is disclosed.

JP, 2014-138769, A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, depending on the timing at which the player's action is detected by the detection means, there is a possibility that it can not be recognized that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and makes it possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected by the detection means. It aims to provide a gaming machine that can

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) which plays a game, and detection means (for example, push button 31) for detecting the action of the player Action of the player is detected by the detection means within a detection effective period, which is a period in which detection of the operation of the Specific effect executing means (for example, the player's operation performed on the push button 31B within a detection effective period which is a period in which the detection of the player's operation is effective). According to the action being detected by the push sensor 35B in the process of step S557 of the variable display effect process of FIG. 26 by the push sensor 35B, the step S12 of the button cut-in notification effect operation control process of FIG. And step S126, or the CPU 120 for effect control that executes a button cut-in notice effect in the process of step S130), and special effect execution means capable of executing special effects, wherein the specific effect execution means As an effect, during the execution of the special effect, an effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period elapses from the start of the effect (for example, button cut-in notice effect A3 in FIG. 23, button cut-in It is possible to execute the notice effect B3 and the like) and change the specific effect to the second mode after executing the specific effect in the first mode regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected within the detection effective period. (For example, when executing a button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode), Of the button cut-in notice effect according to the time period until the operation sensor of the player made to the push button 31B is detected by the push Since the specific period which is the period from the start time to the timing when the effect mode changes, the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the player's operation is detected. Or, the presentation period of the first aspect and the presentation period of the second aspect are respectively predetermined, and depending on which type of button cut-in notice presentation is performed, the presentation period of the first aspect, That is, it is a period in which the detection of the player's action is made effective before the specific period which is a period from the start of the effect to the change of the effect aspect from the first aspect to the second aspect elapses. Adjusting the length of the detection effective period so that the detection effective period necessarily ends) and the like , and an advantageous state occurs when and when a predetermined effect different from the specific effect is performed in parallel with the specific effect Ri expected degree Do different controlled to the special effect, the first and special effect using the first character, the degree of expectation is high and a second character is controlled in the preferred state than the first special effect During any execution of the first special effect and the second special effect including the second special effect used, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed from the first mode to the second mode The degree of expectation controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state is higher than when not changing from the first aspect to the second aspect, and during the execution of any of the first special effect and the second special effect. Also, the presentation style of the above specific presentation When the status changes from the first aspect to the second aspect, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is higher than in the second aspect from the start of the specific When the effect mode of the effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the effect period of the second mode is longer than the effect period of the first mode, and the specific effect is the first character. The first specific effect used includes the second specific effect using the second character, and the specific effect execution unit is configured to execute the specific effect when the first special effect is being executed. When one specific effect is performed and the specific effect is performed during the execution of the second special effect, the second specific effect is performed .

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the detection means detects the action of the player.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the effect mode of the specific effect does not change (for example, button cut in notice effect A1 in FIG. 23, button cut in notice effect A2, button cut in notice effect B1, button When the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than in the case of the cut-in notice effect B2 and the like) (for example, FIG. In the case of a variation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit) as in 23 (A) and (B), the determination ratio of button cut-in notice effect A3 is the highest, and button cut-in notice effect A2, button While the determination ratio is gradually decreasing in the order of the cut-in notice effect A1 and no execution, it is in the case of the fluctuation pattern for designating the super reach A (loss) Since it is reversed, when the button cut-in notice effect A3 is executed, the variable display result becomes "big hit" at the highest rate, and in the order of the button cut-in notice effect A2 and the button cut-in notice effect A1, When the variable display result is "big hit" and the variation pattern for specifying the super reach B (big hit) as shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D, the button cut-in notice effect B3 The percentage of decision is the highest, and while the percentage is gradually decreasing in the order of button cut-in notice effect B2, button cut-in notice effect B1 and no execution, fluctuation pattern specifying super reach B (loss) At that time, the reverse is true, so when the button cut-in notice effect B3 is executed, the variable display result is “big hit at the highest rate. Next, button cut-in announcement attraction B2, in the order of a button cut-in announcement attraction B1, variable display result may be that, etc.) as going down the ratio to be a "big hit".

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to make the rendering aspect change from the first aspect to the second aspect, and to pay attention to the specific rendering.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the effect period of the second mode is longer than the effect period of the first mode (for example, the effect period of the second mode in the button cut-in notice effect) The specific period may be determined such as to be longer than the effect period of the first aspect).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the game interest by recognizing the second mode for a long time.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), additional effect executing means (for example, a button cut-in notification effect shown in FIG. 27) for executing additional effects in response to the specific effect being performed. According to the button cut-in notice effect being executed in the process of step S126 or step S230 of the operation control process, the CPU 120 or the like for effect control that executes the sound advance notice effect in the process of step S133) The executing means is configured to execute the addition according to the specific effect being executed in the second mode, when the effect that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is executed as the specific effect. The effect is executed (for example, the specific period has passed in the process of step S124 in FIG. 27, and the button cut-in notice effect of the second mode is actually performed in the process of step S126). Depending on which it is, or may be in, etc.) to perform the voice announcement attraction in the process of step S133.

  According to the above configuration, since the additional effect is performed after the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the additional effect.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific effect executing means executes a specific effect of a type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed (for example, a button cut-in notice effect is When executed, a button cut-in notification effect may be executed using the same character as the character appearing in the reach effect of the super reach to be executed.

  According to the above configuration, game interest can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure which shows random value MR1-4. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation category determination table for big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation | variation category determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is an explanatory view explaining a relation of an example of an effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of processing contents executed in command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a starting winning combination. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a production control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a button cut-in notice production execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the operation promotion presentation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an audio | voice advance presentation production execution determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of button cut-in notice production operation control processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a presentation mode change timing determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a sound advance presentation production execution timing determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of various presentation operation. It is a figure which shows an example of various presentation operation. It is a figure showing an example of an effect image. It is a figure showing an example of an effect image. It is a figure showing an example of an effect image. It is a figure showing an example of an effect image.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. The special symbol which is identification information of is displayed variably. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game. Note that the determined special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during the variable display.

  In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variation of the decorative symbols is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative pattern that is the result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. The finalized decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the game, variable display of a plurality of decorative patterns that can be identified respectively is performed, and a finalized decorative pattern to be a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means stopping display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and the like, and ending variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  A display area 5 H is disposed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5H, a hold storage display is performed to display the hold number of the variable display corresponding to the special view game in a distinguishable manner. Here, when the variable display corresponding to the special view game is suspended, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting winnings by doing. That is, although the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special view game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, that the variable display game is being executed based on the start condition established earlier When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state or the like, suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is performed. In this embodiment, the pending storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the pending variable display. One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display being held. In addition, that variable display is held means that the held data extracted at the start winning game is stored in the first or second special view hold storage unit, and therefore, the hold display symbol is It is displayed corresponding to the hold data extracted at the start winning game and stored in the first or second special view hold storage unit. The variable display and pending data pending are also referred to as pending storage. The pending variable display corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special view is represented by the holding display symbol displayed in the area on the left side in the display area 5H. The pending variable display corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special view is represented by the holding display symbol displayed in the area on the right side in the display area 5H.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball enters the first start winning opening, (1) If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special view based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the number of first special view reservation memories is incremented by 1, and the first special view is used The execution of the special figure game that had been In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball enters the second start winning opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the second special view reservation memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special view is used. The execution of the special figure game that had been On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the suspension data is digested, the first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the special figure using the second special figure When execution of the game is started, the pending data is digested, and the number of the second special view pending storage is decremented by one. When the pending data is digested, the corresponding pending display symbol is erased. In addition, when another on-hold display symbol is displayed in the area on which the on-hold display symbol erased is displayed among the first on-hold display region and the second on-hold display region, the on-hold display symbol displayed Is shifted to the left display position, for example.

  In particular, the number of variable-display special map pending storages obtained by adding the first special view pending storage count and the second special view pending storage count is also referred to as the total pending storage count. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular to some of these There are also cases.

  Along with or in place of the display area 5H, a display may be provided to display the number of stored special-purpose drawings. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the display area 5H, a first hold display 25A for displaying the number of special view hold memories in an identifiable manner at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, the number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number. . Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. To form a second starting winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, so the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening Make it On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, whereby the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning port while the enlarged opening state is in the state when the solenoid 81 is on. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. In this manner, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state, such as the opening state where the gaming ball can enter or the opening state where the game ball can enter, and the closing state where the gaming ball can not enter, or entry difficulty It is configured to be able to change to the second variable state such as the normal open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of gaming balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and if the number of first special view holding memories is less than a predetermined upper limit, the first starting The condition is met. If a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of gaming balls by the second starting opening switch 22B, and if the number of second special view holding memories is less than a predetermined upper limit, the second starting The condition is met.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the gaming ball can not enter the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. In this manner, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily enters and advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not enter and is disadvantageous to the player. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly enters the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as winning balls. Thus, when the game ball enters the big winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters another winning opening such as the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, and it becomes more difficult than the first state. A second condition that is disadvantageous to the

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol that is identification information is variably displayed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a common game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The common drawing reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the common drawing reservation memory count as the number of valid passing balls which have passed through the passing gate 41 formed in the game area.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings can be provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that the gaming ball having entered one of the general winning openings is detected by the predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle which is operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball in accordance with the amount of operation by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming ball paid out as a winning ball and the gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower tray for retaining the surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A, which can be held by the player and can be tilted, is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling the predetermined operation finger or the like while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1; As seen from the player's side, it comprises four transmission type photo sensors which are combined with two transmission type photo sensors disposed vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod. Just do it.

  The member forming the upper tray is provided with, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detecting an instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B so as to detect a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 or the like for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the game board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a control board on the sub side comprising a function for setting random numbers used in the special view game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and the effect control board 12 or the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a management computer of a hall. In addition, main board 11 controls the variable display of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure by performing lighting / extinguishing control of each LED etc which form 1st special symbol display 4A and 2nd special symbol display 4B. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 etc. ing. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general drawing hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various hold storage numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric components for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on an electric component for effect such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the signal from the effect control board 12, the sound signal for causing the speakers 8L and 8R to output sound. The processing circuit etc. which perform a process are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED is turned on / off. A lamp driver circuit or the like for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main substrate 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting opening switch, and a count switch 23. The various switches may be of any type that can detect gaming balls as gaming media, such as those called sensors. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like. Further, the main board 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized product and the solenoid 82 of the big winning opening door.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electrical signal. Each effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. The head bit of the MODE data may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the head bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a RAM 102 for providing a work area for game control A CPU 103 for executing a control operation by executing a program for game control, a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data independently indicating a random number, and an I / O 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the gaming control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progress of the game is countably updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or the like, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The stored value may be updated regularly or irregularly to update the random value.

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

  Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power supply, a part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, for example, even if there is a power failure or the like and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data thus saved and backed up in the backup RAM is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100. Ru.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device 5, a random number circuit 124 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in No. 5 and the like, the random number circuit 124 that independently updates numerical data indicating random numbers, and the I / O 125 And is mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts up numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, there are a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is a group of data for performing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, and is, for example, effect control execution data or an end code associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value Etc. is composed of process data including

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, stored data is lost when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines and executes the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control instruction from the effect control CPU 120 and the like. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to execute variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. Control the As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU, GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing, more generally referred to as a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, or a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or may be configured using any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It is sufficient if it is done.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 from the output port of the I / O 125, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an illumination signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R through the voice control board 13 to output voice, or through the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. The various effects are performed by causing the on / off driving in the above-mentioned and the effect image to be displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. The game value to be awarded in the gaming machine is directly the payout of the game ball to be a winning ball, or the award of a point corresponding thereto. Such game balls and the record information of the score corresponding to the number thereof may be, for example, one having a valuable value which can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing again with the gaming machine.

  In addition, the game value that can be granted in the gaming machine is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as the winning ball and the award of the score, for example, control to a big hit gaming state or to a special gaming state such as a probability change state In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state becomes the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the number of times the variable display that can be executed in the time saving state is more than the second number The number of consecutive chants, which is the number of times that the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is that the jackpot probability in the probability change state becomes the first probability higher than the second probability. It may be included that the game situation is advantageous for the player, such as a part or all of the first consecutive channel number that is greater than the consecutive channel number.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a firing motor provided in a predetermined bat firing device based on the fact that a bat operating handle disposed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 has been operated by the player in a predetermined manner. When the game ball, which has flowed down the game area where the game ball is launched toward the game area as a game medium, enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal prize ball device 6A, etc., as shown in FIG. A 1st starting condition is satisfied by having detected a game ball by 1 starting opening switch 22A. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  Also, when the gaming ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second starting condition is established because the gaming ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Do. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result, the variable display result of the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20, etc. It is decided before the derivation display.

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

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol different from the special symbol is performed. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, a round game in which the big winning opening is continuously opened is performed in a predetermined period or in a period until a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball each time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number is reached.

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change" or "probability change" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed The type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "probable change" or "non-probable change", the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in the first state advantageous to the player as the round game in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined time. The normal release round is performed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds. In addition, the jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic change" is referred to as "non-probability change big hit gaming state". In addition, the big hit gaming state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is referred to as "probably changed big hit gaming state".

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result is a "big hit" may be controlled to a probability changing state in which the probability is higher than that in the normal state. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display of the predetermined number of times has been executed and that the next big hit gaming state is started. . The remaining number of executions of the variable display until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the number of time saving remaining times. The time saving state and the probability changing state are also advantageous states for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probable variation big-hit gaming state ends is a time saving state but not a definite changing state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state ends becomes the time saving state and the definite variation state.

  In addition, the normal state is a game state other than the special game state such as a big hit game state, a short time state, or a state advantageous to the player such as a definite change state, and the variable display result in the common drawing game The probability of being "per figure" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is "big hit" are controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the time change state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening more easily than the non-time short state in which the time change state such as the normal state is not performed. Change to the variable state. For example, control to shorten the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, or the probability that the variable display result of the regular symbol will be "per diagram" in each regular game Control to improve the movement of the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the result that the variable display result is "per common view" than in the normal state It is sufficient to change the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to lengthen also and the control to increase the number of tilting times than in the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control. By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  In addition, the time saving state is said to be "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state not being in time saving state is also "low base state", "low base", "non time saving state", "non time saving" etc. It will be. The probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is said to be "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the gaming state not definite variation state is "low probability state", "low probability", "non probability variation state", "non probability variation" It is said that etc. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The gaming state when the time change state is not the definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is a definite change state without becoming a time saving state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. A state which is neither a short time state nor a definite state, that is, a normal state is also referred to as a "low probability low base state", "low probability low base" or the like.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In some cases, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the variation continues for the decorative pattern not displayed yet. This is a display mode in which all or some or all of the decorative patterns change synchronously while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right", when the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined big hit combination are stopped and displayed, they are still displayed. In the display pattern in which the decorative symbol is fluctuating in the remaining decorative symbol display area which is not stopped and displayed, or in all or part of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R It is a display mode in which the decorative pattern changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display 5, a background image is displayed, and a moving image different from the decorative pattern is reproduced and displayed. The presentation is performed. These effects are referred to as variable display effects together with the variable display itself of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display effect is a effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display itself of the decorative symbol. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is also one of the effects during variable display. During the variable display, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 The effect by the lighting operation etc. in may be included.

  A reach effect may be performed in the variable display effect. Reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. In the reach effect, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, or the moving image is different from the decorative pattern. Reproduction display of the image or change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is an effect of performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach mode. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the above may be included. In this embodiment, as reach effects, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different effect modes, are prepared.

  In addition, unlike the reach effect, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state or the variable display result may become the "big hit", the variable display of the decorative symbol A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player according to an aspect or the like. The variable display effect is also included in the variable display effect. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute variable display effects such as “pseudo-link”, and it is determined whether or not to execute each rendering operation in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side, etc. It is determined.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. After displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. The effect display can be performed a predetermined number of times to change the decorative symbol again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It is the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, a plurality of predetermined “pseudo series chance eyes of special combination” are displayed in “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The decoration pattern which is one of the kinds of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is displayed in a stationary manner, it is displayed to the player by, for example, re-changing the decorative symbol simply by performing a swing fluctuation display or stopping for a short time. It may be notified that the decorative pattern is not determined. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-varied after the decorative symbol is held to such an extent that the player recognizes that the displayed decorative symbol has been determined.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, for example, as the number of times of the pseudo series change increases, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is set to be high. As a result, the player can recognize that the variable display of "pseudo run" is performed by temporarily stopping and displaying the pseudo run chance eye, and as the number of times of the pseudo run fluctuation increases, the variable display result becomes " Expectations to be a big hit are enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo run", the pseudo run variation is performed once or twice, and the decorative symbol is produced based on the first start condition or the second start condition being met once. The variable display of can appear as if it had been started two or three times in a row. The number of times of pseudo run variation in the variable display effect of “pseudo run” may be four times or five times, for example.

  When the variable display effect of “pseudo series” is executed, the re-change effect by the related display effect or the like may be executed along with the plural variable display excluding the first change. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display by the variable display effect of “pseudo chain”. Further, for example, any rendition effect may be performed by performing an arbitrary rendering operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9.

  Note that "slip" may be performed as a variable display effect. In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", two or more decorative design display areas The temporary stop display of the decorative pattern is performed, and then the stop display is performed by changing the decorative pattern again in the predetermined number of decorative pattern display areas among the decorative pattern display areas displayed temporarily. An effect display for changing the design is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes in which at least one of the background, the appearing character, the decorative pattern, etc. is different are prepared as the effect mode of effect during variable display. Here, a normal mode and a positive variation mode are prepared as the effect mode. The definite change mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is in the definite change state. The normal mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is not a definite change state. In the normal mode and the definite variation mode, for example, the background may be different, the appearance character in at least one of normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B may be different, or the decorative design may be different. A plurality of effect modes may be provided by differentiating optional effect operations such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting operations of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variable display effect, a preview effect is performed to notify the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In this embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects are prepared which differ in the jackpot expectation to be announced. The notice effect is also included in the variable display effect. In the preview effect, by displaying a predetermined image, it predicts the jackpot expectation according to the image. The advance presentation effect may be performed by any presentation operation such as, for example, voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a normal mode, a special mode, and a notice mode are prepared as a display mode of the hold display symbol. The normal mode is a display mode at the normal time. The special mode is a display mode at a predetermined time unlike the normal mode. The notice mode is a mode for giving notice of the jackpot expectation. In this embodiment, different display modes are realized by the display color of the hold display symbol. In the normal mode, the color of the hold display symbol turns blue. In the special mode, the color of the hold display symbol becomes white or gray. In the advance notice mode, the color of the hold display symbol is any one of yellow, green, red and rainbow colors. In addition, the shape of the pending display symbol is different depending on the effect mode. The hold display symbol is a circle in the normal mode and a square in the positive variation mode.

  In addition, the suspension display symbol corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the first special view game is displayed in the first suspension display area which is the area on the left side in the display area 5H. The hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the second special view game is displayed in a second hold display area which is an area on the right side in the display area 5H.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is the pending display symbol displayed in the first pending display area or the second pending display area, and the pending display symbol corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is at the center of the display area 5H. Displayed in the display area this time.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the display area 5H can be changed from the current display mode to another display mode. In addition, as for the display mode of the pending display symbol, the special mode is more likely to be changed to another display mode, in particular, a notice mode, than the normal mode.

  Maintaining the display mode of the pending display symbol in a predetermined display mode is a kind of effect. For example, it is also a kind of effect to maintain the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area with a notice mode. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area in the notice mode may be referred to as pre-reading notice. For example, it is also a kind of effect to maintain the display mode of the pending display symbol displayed in the display area this time in the notice mode. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the display area this time in the notice mode may be referred to as a hold notice.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when changing the display mode of the hold display symbol, an action effect of changing the display mode as a result of the effect may be executed. In this embodiment, a plurality of different effects are prepared. When the effect presentation is executed, the display mode of the pending display symbol changes as a result of the operation presentation. The action effect may include any effect operation such as an audio output from the speakers 8 L and 8 R or a lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9.

  When the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the same left-hand, middle- and right-hand decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the predetermined effective line It is sufficient if the finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol.

  When the jackpot type is "non-deterministic change", a definite decoration pattern to be a non-probability change big hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbol to be the non-probable variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “middle” and “right” In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, they may be displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be stopped and displayed, or it may be one type of finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination in this way is an even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is called non-probability variation symbol.

  When the jackpot type is "probable variation", a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a non-probable variational jackpot combination, or a finalized decorative symbol which is a probable variation jackpot may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is a combination of probability variation big hit has symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "1", "3", "5" and "7" is "left", "middle" and "right" It may be displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and may be stopped and displayed, or it may be one type of finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation big hit combination is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in this way is called a probability variation symbol.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the final decorative symbol is a non-probable variation big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, a re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern to be a non-probable variation big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5, for example The left "," "in" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative pattern is aligned, and decorative pattern that becomes a probability variation big hit combination, and non probability variation big hit combination and The display is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the decoration symbol that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the determined decoration that becomes the non-probability change big hit combination A re-lottery disappointing effect is performed in which the symbols are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration that becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  If the jackpot type is "probable change", the decoration pattern which is the non-probability change big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified. During the jackpot promotion state, during the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round In the period from the end of the last round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., a definite change notification of whether to control in a positive change state or not is performed. Note that a jackpot promotion promotion similar to the jackpot promotion promotion, which is executed after the final round is finished in the jackpot gaming state, may be particularly referred to as an "ending promotion promotion effect". The start of control to be a probability change state may be notified without the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect being executed.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “missing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern which forms the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, thereby the non-specific display There is also a case in which the finalized decorative design is derived and displayed as a result.

  Next, main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. Although the operation will be described below with reference to flowcharts and the like, in each operation, processing and the like not appearing in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC incorporated in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, switch process, main side error process, information output process, random number update process for gaming, special symbol process process, normal symbol process process, command control process, etc. of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A process for controlling the progress etc. is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enable state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is a process which determines whether it is an ON state for every switch.

  The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis.

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

  The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software. As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, random number MR2 for determination of big hit type, random number MR2 for determination of variation category, and random numbers for variation used for determination of special image display result are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. A random number value MR4 for pattern determination may be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol etc. in the special figure game as the "big hit". It can take any value of "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type as either “probable variation” or “non-probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”, “0 "-" 99 can take any value. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is a random number value used to determine the category of the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of categories prepared in advance, and "0" It can take any value of “899”. The random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance, and "0" to It can take any value of "899".

  In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special drawing game is a big hit. Determination of whether to control the gaming state or the like, determination of the variation pattern, control of the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result, opening and closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 of the big hit gaming state Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform settings and the like in a predetermined procedure. The special symbol process process is executed each time the timer interrupt occurs, so that the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, the execution of the special view game based on the determination, the big hit gaming state and the like are realized.

  In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the game ball passes the passing gate 41, if the number of reservations does not reach the upper limit number, the reservation storage of the common drawing game is performed or the variable display of the common drawing game is used using the holding storage. Determining the result, determining the fluctuation pattern of the common-play game, controlling the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 according to the fluctuation pattern and executing the variable display of the normal symbol to derive the variable display result of the common-play game In the case where the variable display result is "per common view", processing is performed to set the normally variable winning ball device 6B to the first variable state such as the open state. By executing the ordinary symbol process processing each time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of a regular game, the first variable state of a predetermined period of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B at the time of regular game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, transmission setting of control command is performed in special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, etc., and in command control processing, processing to actually transmit the control command set for transmission to effect control board 12 is To be done. In this transmission process, the effect control INT signal or the like is used to transmit a control command.

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

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by command control processing will be described with reference to FIG. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number.

  The command 8001 (H) is an effect control command that designates to start variable display of the first special symbol. The command 8002 (H) is an effect control command that designates to start variable display of the second special symbol. The first change start specification command and the second change start specification command may be collectively referred to as a change start specification command. In addition, 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 designation command. The first fluctuation start designation command or the second fluctuation start designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 executed at the time of setting of the fluctuation pattern together with the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like.

  The command 81XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern specification command corresponding to each variation pattern is provided. For example, each variation pattern is assigned a unique number, and the number is set to "XX" in the command. In addition, the fluctuation pattern specification command is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation of the decorative pattern, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later executed when setting the fluctuation pattern.

  The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command for specifying whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to "XX" of the command. Further, the display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 executed at the time of setting of the fluctuation pattern, together with the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command designating that the variable display of the decorative pattern is ended and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol determination designation command is transmitted and set when the special figure game ends in step S112.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each of the game states is set. For example, if the gaming state is the normal state, "XX" is set to "00". For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability high base state, "XX" is set to "02". The game state specification command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 or step S117 where change of the game state may be performed.

  The command A 000 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, a fanfare is an effect for notifying that a big hit gaming state has been performed, which is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113.

  The command A300 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, ending is an effect which is carried out at the end of the big hit game state, and notifies that the big hit game state is ended. This command is set to be transmitted in step S116 when the last round game is over.

  The command B100 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the first start winning has occurred due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. The command B 200 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the second start winning has occurred due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. The first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command may be collectively referred to as a starting opening winning combination designation command. In addition, these commands are transmitted and set in the start winning determination process.

  The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the number of first special image reservations. "XX" indicates the number of first special view pending storages. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the number of second special view reservations. "XX" shows the 2nd special figure reservation memory number. There are cases where the first special figure holding number of memories designation command and the second special figure holding number of memories designation command are collectively referred to as a special figure holding number of memories designation command. The special figure reservation storage number specification command is transmitted and set in step S101 or step S111 described later in which the first special view reservation storage number or the second special view reservation storage number may change.

  The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a display result among the determination results of the start winning. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command for specifying a variation category among the determination results at the start winning. When the first start winning combination or the second start winning combination occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted. In this embodiment, random numbers MR1 and MR3 among the extracted random numbers MR1 to MR3 before the establishment of the variable display start condition for variable displays corresponding to the extracted random numbers MR1 to MR3. It is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a "big hit", and the fluctuation category of the variable display. The determination at the time of start winning is referred to as this determination, and the determination is performed in the winning random number value determination process of step S211. In the predetermined case, this determination may not be performed. A unique number is assigned to the determination result of the display result, and the number is set to "XX" in the symbol designation command. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category specification command. These commands are transmitted and set in the start winning determination process.

  Next, special symbol process processing will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch processing that the first starting opening switch 22A is on and the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the special view game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special map pending storage number, which is the pending storage number, is a predetermined upper limit value (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the first special view reserve storage count by reading the first special view reserve storage count count value which is the storage value of the first special view reserve storage count counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 It should be possible When it is determined in step S202 that the number of first to-be-stored storages is not the upper limit (step S202; NO), the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of It sets (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the number of first special view storage blocks has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; YES), It is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch processing that the second starting opening switch 22B is on and the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; YES), the special figure game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special map pending storage number, which is the pending storage number, is equal to a predetermined upper limit (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the second special view reserve storage count by reading the second special view reserve storage count count value which is the storage value of the second special view reserve storage count counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 It should be possible. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; NO), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204: NO) or if the number of second tomogram storages is the upper limit (step S205; YES), the start winning determination process is ended.

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure suspension storage number count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to add 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first special view reserve memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special view game using the first special figure is satisfied. Be updated as you want. Also, the second special view reserve memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special view game using the second special figure is satisfied. Be updated as you want. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated so as to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number value MR1 for determining the special display display result or the big hit type determination among the numerical data updated by the random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Numerical data (see FIG. 6) indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B). At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special view hold storages added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A. When the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special view hold storages added by one. You may make it make it carry out to the 2nd pending | holding indicator 25B.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not yet started although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred. The hold data of the special drawing game is stored. As an example, in the first special view reserve storage unit, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 and the like based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order to the first start winning opening. The number of stored data reaches the predetermined upper limit value, with the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data etc. indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category as reserved data. Remember. The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special view game. It becomes reservation storage information which enables it to be judged whether it is controlled or not, and whether or not the display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode.

  Note that the hold number of the first special view hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the suspension data is stored in the first special view suspension storage unit, the suspension display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the suspension number associated with the suspension data. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "1", the pending display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first pending display area. For example, when pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "2", the pending display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first pending display area. .

  The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Store pending data of no special figure game. As an example, in the second special view reserve storage unit, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 and the like based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order to the second start winning opening. Store the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, etc. as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit Do. The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special view game. It becomes holding storage information which can determine whether or not it is determined to be controlled, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the specific mode.

  Note that the hold number of the second special view hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the pending data is stored in the second special view pending storage unit, the pending display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the pending number associated with the pending data. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "1", the pending display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second pending display area. For example, when pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "2", the pending display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second pending display area. .

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number value determination process is performed (step S211). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the starting winning combination, and based on the random numbers MR1 and MR3 of the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is the “big hit”, and the fluctuation category of the variable display. Thereafter, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and the starting winning prize is The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, in the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to control the special image display result as the "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern type, a variation pattern, or the like corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. In the random number determination process at the time of winning, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number extracted at that timing is It is determined whether or not to become "", and which variation category of the variable display of the decorative symbol is to be determined. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening is started, the special image display result becomes a "big hit", or the variable symbol of the decorative symbol is roughly changed. The display mode can be predicted, and the display mode or the like of the hold display symbol can be determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the prediction result.

  In the prize random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first confirms the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time saving flag or the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. It identifies (step S401). Further, in step S401, whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state is specified by confirming the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like. For example, if the value of the special view process flag is “4” to “7”, it may be specified that the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in the big hit gaming state (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot is not in progress (step S402; NO), it is further determined whether or not the time is in the middle (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that a big hit is in progress (step S402; YES), or when it is determined in step S403 that time saving control is in progress (step S403; YES), the starting port buffer value is "2". It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S403 that the time saving control is not being performed (step S403; NO), or if it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; YES), a big hit is determined. A range is set (step S405). For example, in the special view display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, corresponding to the current gaming state specified in step S401, the special view display result is allocated to "big hit". The range of the determined value is set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a definite change state, "8000" to "9899" are set as the big hit determination range, and if the current play state is a non-deterministic change state, "8000" to "8189" is a large hit determination It is set as a range (see FIG. 10).

  Thereafter, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted in step S209 is compared with the jackpot determination range set in the process of step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether the random number value MR1 is within the set jackpot determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual decision values included in the big hit decision range with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result decision extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 one by one. It may be determined whether or not there is a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values included in the big hit determination range, the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range to obtain the random value MR1. It may be determined whether or not is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  In step S406, for example, the random number value MR1 stored in the special image storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the above determination may be performed using the read random number value MR1. The random number value MR1 may be held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, a storage area of the CPU 103, or the like separately from step S210, and the CPU 103 may make the above determination based on the held random number value. The same applies to the random value MR3. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number value determination process does not have to be the random number value stored in the special image storage unit.

  When it is determined in the process of step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; YES), the jackpot variation category specific determination table prepared by storing in advance a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected and used It sets to a table (step S409). The jackpot variation category determination table is a table for determining a variation category which is a category of a variation pattern of variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 for each variation category. Is assigned.

  In FIG. 14, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of determination values. In the actual table, it is only necessary to assign a decision value of a range corresponding to the decision ratio of FIG. 14 to each variation category. The determination ratio is a ratio where the whole range of possible values of the random value MR3 is 100. For example, in the case of FIG. 14, since the determination ratio of the variation category PB3 is 20, the determination ratio of the variation category PB4 is 30, and the determination ratio of the variation category PB5 is 50, the variation category PB3 is compared with the random value MR3. Decision values 0 to 179 are assigned, variation category PB4 is assigned decision values 180 to 449 to be compared with random value MR3, and variation category PB5 is assigned decision values 450 to 899 to be compared with random value MR3. . Such a thing is the same also about the other table which described the determination ratio.

  When it is determined in the process of step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S407; NO), the loss variation category determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table. (Step S408). Specifically, when the current gaming state identified in step S401 is the non-short time state, the variation category determination table for loss shown in FIG. 15A is set in the use table, and the current identified in step S401. When the gaming state is the short time state, the variation category determination table for loss shown in FIG. 15B is set in the use table. The change category determination table for loss is a table for determining a change category which is a category of the change pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “lost”, and a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 in each change category. Is assigned.

  After step S408 or after step S409, CPU 103 sets the jackpot variation category determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation category determination extracted in step S209. The variation category determination table for loss is referred to, and the variation category assigned to the determination value that matches the random value MR3 is determined (step S410). As an example, the CPU 103 determines the variation category by determining the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR3 by comparing the individual determination values assigned to each variation category with the random value MR3 one by one. The CPU 103 may set a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value assigned to each variation category, and the CPU 103 may compare the random value MR3 with the minimum value or the maximum value. The category may be determined.

  After step S410, or when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" at step S404 (step S404; NO), the CPU 103 performs the start winning combination of the contents according to the determination result of step S407 or step S416. The transmission setting of the command is performed (step S417), and the winning random number value determination process is ended. The start winning combination command is composed of a start opening winning combination designation command, a special figure hold storage number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command. When the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first starting opening winning combination designation command, the first special view hold storage number specifying command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category specification command Make transmission settings. When the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the second special view hold storage number specifying command, the symbol specification command, and the variation category specification command Make transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  The first special figure hold storage number specification command and the second special view hold storage number specification command for transmission setting are commands for specifying the current first special view hold storage count and the second special view hold storage count. The figure pending storage number may be specified by the count value of the first special view pending storage number counter or the second special view pending storage number counter. The symbol specification command to be transmitted and set is a command specifying that the determination result of the variable display result is "big hit" when the determination result of step S407 is within the big hit determination range, and the determination result of step S407 is the big hit determination range When it is outside, it is considered as the command which designates that the decision result of variable indicatory result is “missing”, when decision result of step S404 is starting mouth buffer value = 1, decision when starting winning a prize is not done “ It may be a command specifying that "no determination is made". The variation category designation command to be set for transmission is a command to designate the variation category to be the determination result when the variation category is determined in step S410, and when the determination result in step S404 is the starting opening buffer value = 1 It may be set as a command specifying that “no determination” is not performed.

  In the winning random number value determination process, whether or not the variable display result of the variable display becomes “big hit” as to the variable display corresponding to the random number MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time as described above, The variable category of the variable display is determined. That is, so-called pre-reading is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state, and the determination is not necessarily based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed, so the determination is not necessarily accurate, but to a certain degree Can predict variable display results and fluctuation categories. Further, in the winning random number determination process, the starting opening is determined by the process of step S404 based on that it is determined that a big hit is in progress in step S402 or that time saving control is in progress in step S403. It is determined whether the buffer value is "2". At this time, when the starting opening buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the processing of step S405 etc. is not performed, the processing proceeds to step S411, and the determination at the start winning is not performed. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is performed or in the big hit gaming state, the above determinations are not made based on the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. Restrict to Thereby, when the special view game using the second special view is executed prior to the special view game using the first special view, the first start winning is achieved when the time saving control is in progress or the big hit gaming state It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the execution of the pre-reading based on.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the like, based on the presence or absence of pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" is the variable display result Determine before the derivation is displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change" and "probability change". The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game . In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second special-image pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second Tokushu Pending storages is other than “0” at Step S231 (Step S231; NO), it is stored as pending data stored in a predetermined area of RAM 102, such as the top area of the second Tokushu Pending Storage unit. Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, the second special view reserve storage number is updated by subtracting 1 by subtracting the second special view reserve storage number count value, or the like, and the second special view is updated. The storage content in the hold storage unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special drawing designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second Tokushu storages is "0" at step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special maps storage is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first special map hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is "0", and the number of first special views reservation is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls entered the starting winning opening The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening and the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data The order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified for the special-figure games corresponding to the respective hold data.

  When the number of first Tokushu storage memories is other than "0" at step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold data stored in a predetermined area of RAM 102, for example, the top area of the first special drawing hold storage unit Numerical data representing a predetermined random number is read out (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting the first pending memory number count value and updating, etc. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special view hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined as either "big hit" or "losing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by, for example, storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets a special drawing display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination indicates that the special figure display result is either "big hit" or "lost". It is sufficient if the game result is assigned according to whether or not the game state is a definite change state, as the determination result of whether or not to.

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special view display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, Whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state to a determined value matching the random number value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is, and numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Accordingly, the determination result of either the "big hit" or the "losing" assigned may be determined as the special view display result. When the probability change flag is in the on state, the CPU 103 may determine that the condition is the probability change state. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special view display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is in the on state, and when the probability change flag is in the off state , It is determined that the special map display result is "missing".

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the case of the positive change state, the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" at a higher determination rate than in the non-positive change state. Therefore, for example, the present is a definite change state based on the fact that the positive change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probable change” by the big hit end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. Sometimes, the special view display result is likely to be a "big hit" and a big hit gaming state more easily than in the non-probability changing state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; YES), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, the jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. The CPU 103 sets, for example, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the determination result of whether the numerical value compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" as the jackpot type. It should be assigned to

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236 and reads from the variation random number buffer By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, any of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR2 is selected do it.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the big hit type by storing the big hit type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the big hit type in the big hit type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  If the special view display result is not a "big hit" (step S240; NO), after step S243, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 If it is decided, it should be decided on the special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "1" (step S245), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in step S235, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  If, in step S235, the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is "0" (step S235; YES), after performing predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 Determine At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending a customer waiting demo specification command is set, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the result of predetermination as to whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". The variation pattern designates the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and this determination determines the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the determination as the variable display result and the derivation of the special symbol is determined. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 as the fluctuation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the variation category corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), the variation category corresponding to the lost time when the special map display result is "loss" is determined (step S263). After step S262 or after step S263, a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determined fluctuation category (step S264). Thus, in this embodiment, first, by determining the variation category, the type of rough variation pattern is determined, and then the detailed variation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 13 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  The fluctuation category PA1 is a shortening / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern PA1-1 belongs to the fluctuation category PA1. Fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and designates a non-reach and is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for a short time in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal. . The fluctuation category PA1 is a grouping of non-reach fluctuation patterns selected at the time of losing and at the time of short time.

  The variation category PA2 is a non-reach variation category. The fluctuation patterns PA2-1 and PA2-2 belong to the fluctuation category PA2. The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", specifies non-reach, and is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a non-reach variation pattern that designates execution and non-reach of one pseudo-repeat. The variation category PA2 is a grouping of non-reach variation patterns selected at the time of losing and at non-short time.

  The variation category PA3 is a variation category of normal reach. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 belong to the fluctuation category PA3. The fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo reciprocation and the execution of the normal reach. The fluctuation category PA3 is a grouping of reach fluctuation patterns which are selected at the time of losing and which designate normal reach.

  The variation category PA4 is a variation category of super reach A (loss). The fluctuation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-3 belong to the fluctuation category PA4. The fluctuation pattern PA4-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA4-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo reunion and the execution of Super Reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA4-3 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the pseudo ream twice and the execution of the super reach A. The fluctuation category PA4 is a grouping of reach fluctuation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and that designate Super Reach A.

  The variation category PA5 is a variation category of super reach B (loss). The fluctuation patterns PA5-1 to PA5-3 belong to the fluctuation category PA5. The fluctuation pattern PA5-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo ream and the execution of the super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-3 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the pseudo ream twice and the execution of the super reach B. The variation category PA5 is a grouping of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and that designate Super Reach B.

  The variation category PB3 is a variation category of normal reach (big hit). The fluctuation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 belong to the fluctuation category PB3. The variation pattern PB3-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB3-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo-repeat and the execution of the normal reach. The variation category PB3 is a grouping of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and that specify normal reach.

  The variation category PB4 is a variation category of super reach A (big hit). The fluctuation patterns PB4-1 to PB4-3 belong to the fluctuation category PB4. The variation pattern PB4-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PB4-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo-repeat and the execution of Super Reach A. The variation pattern PB4-3 is selected when the variable display result is a "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the pseudo ream twice and the execution of the super reach A. The variation category PB4 is a grouping of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and that designate Super Reach A.

  The variation category PB5 is a variation category of super reach B (big hit). The fluctuation patterns PB5-1 to PB5-3 belong to the fluctuation category PB5. The variation pattern PB5-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach B. The variation pattern PB5-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of one pseudo ream and the execution of the super reach B. The variation pattern PB5-3 is selected when the variable display result is a "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the pseudo rerun twice and the execution of the super reach B. The variation category PB5 is a grouping of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and that designate Super Reach B.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, for example, using the jackpot fluctuation category determination table shown in FIG. 14, a jackpot fluctuation category is determined. As an example, in the jackpot variation category determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation category determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the big-hit variation category determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation category determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined as the variation category of this time. Note that in FIG. 14, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the change category at the time of loss is determined using the loss change category determination table shown in FIG. When the gaming state is the non-time-short state, the CPU 103 refers to the change category determination table for loss shown in FIG. When the gaming state is the short time state, the CPU 103 refers to the change category determination table for loss shown in FIG. As an example, in each loss variation category determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation category determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the change category decision table for loss based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for decision of the variation category read from the random number buffer for variation. The variation category may be determined as the variation category of this time. Note that in FIG. 15, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the loss variation category determination table shown in FIG. 15, the variation category PA1 with a short time for the special figure variation time is easily selected in the time-short state, and in the time-short state, the average variable is variable than in the non-time-short state. By shortening the display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the invalid start winning, and to reduce the stop of the game ball from being fired by the player. In addition, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  14 and 15, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of fluctuation category PB5 for executing super reach B is highest, and the determination ratio of fluctuation category PB4 of super reach A and fluctuation category PB3 of normal reach is gradually increased. It is low. At the time of loss, the determination ratio of the change category that executes the non-reach change category PA1 or PA2 is the highest, and the change category PA3 of normal reach, the change category PA4 of super reach A, and the change category PB5 of super reach B are determined in this order. The ratio is getting lower gradually. From such a thing, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes the "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of the super reach A and the normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is "big hit" decreases.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 12, a variation pattern is determined using any of the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 16A to 16H according to the variation category determined in step S262 or S263. Ru. If the variation category is PA1, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16A is referred to. If the variation category is PA2, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (B) is referred to. If the variation category is PA3, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (C) is referred to. If the variation category is PA4, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (D) is referred to. If the variation category is PA5, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (E) is referred to. If the variation category is PB3, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (F) is referred to. If the variation category is PB4, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (G) is referred to. If the variation category is PB5, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 16 (H) is referred to.

  As an example, in each variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 extracts numerical data representing a random number value MR4 for determining a fluctuation pattern from among numerical data updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and extracts the extracted random number MR4. The variation pattern assigned to the determination value matching the random value MR4 may be determined as the present variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data shown. Note that in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, at the time of execution of Super Reach A or B at the time of a big hit, the ratio of determination of the variation pattern of two pseudo-repeats is high, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of one pseudo-repeat is next , And the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of 0 times of pseudo run is the lowest. On the other hand, when losing, it is the opposite. Further, at the time of execution of the normal reach at the time of the big hit, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of one pseudo run is high, and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of 0 times of pseudo run is the lowest. On the other hand, when losing, it is the opposite. In addition, at the time of non-reach at the time of losing, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of one pseudo ream is low. From such a thing, if a pseudo ream is performed, the big hit expectation is high, and if the number of times of the pseudo ream is large, the big hit expectation is high.

  After executing the process of step S264, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S265). The special figure fluctuation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol is the required time from when the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game is started to when the finalized special symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special view fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S264. The setting of the special figure fluctuation time is performed, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S265, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed (step S266). As an example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting to transmit the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. By this, the special drawing game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special view, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of identifying the number of the first special view hold storage subtracted by one. You may make it make it hold | hold indicator 25A. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special view, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special view which can be used to specify the second special view hold storage number decremented by one. You may make it make it hold | hold indicator 25B.

  After the processing of step S266 is executed, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed in order to notify the special control display 12 side of the special view display result, the determination result of the variation pattern, etc. ). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command as a fluctuation start command to the effect control board 12 from the main substrate 11. The transmission setting is performed to sequentially transmit the display result designation command and the first special image hold storage number designation command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command as a fluctuation start command to the effect control board 12 from the main substrate 11. The transmission setting is performed to sequentially transmit the display result designation command and the second special figure hold storage number designation command.

  After the process of step S268 is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S268), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S268, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer. And, when the timer value of the game control process timer is not 0, because special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, control etc which execute the variable indication of the special figure game is done 1st special symbol display device 4A or 2nd special A process is performed to change the special symbol in the symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol change process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The variation of the special symbol is stopped with the device 4B, and the finalized special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is stopped and displayed, the symbol setting designation command is also transmitted and set, and the special view process flag The value of is updated to "3". By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is in the on state. When the big hit flag is in the on state, the time saving flag and the probability changing flag are reset, and a time saving counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 for counting the remaining number of variable display executed during the time saving state. A process of setting the count value to "0" is performed. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare wait time is set in the game control process timer as an initial value. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state, and the special symbol process is terminated by updating the special figure process flag to "4" or the like. In addition, since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  If the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether the time saving flag is on. If it is on, the count value of the time saving counter is decremented by one. After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”, and when the count value is “0”, the time saving end condition is satisfied when the time saving state ends, so In order to end, the time saving flag is turned off. Thereafter, transmission setting is performed to transmit a game state designation command based on the current game state. If the time saving flag is in the OFF state, if the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”, etc. The special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by one. If the timer value after subtraction is not “0”, it means that the fanfare wait time has not yet elapsed, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends. If the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare wait time has elapsed, and it is that the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state to open the big winning opening, set the timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period to open the big winning opening in the game control process timer Processing etc. are executed. When processing etc. to open the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5". By repeatedly performing step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, standby until the start timing of the round game, opening of the special winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtracting 1, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game, etc. Based on the process, it is determined whether it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 has become 0 or the number of detected gaming balls has reached a predetermined number, it is time to close the special winning opening, so the special winning opening is closed. A process of returning to step S. 1, a process of setting a timer value corresponding to the closing period of the special winning opening to the game control process timer, a process of decrementing the count value of the round number counter by 1, etc. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected gaming balls has not reached a predetermined number, processing etc. is performed to maintain the large winning opening in an open state, and the big hit is opened. Finish the middle process. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "6". By repeatedly performing step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing to reduce the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", etc. To be done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the timer value corresponding to the ending waiting time in the game control process timer Set to timer. Further, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special drawing process flag to "7" is also performed.

  When the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so it is closed. Is maintained, and the big hit post-processing ends. In the case of 0, since it is the start timing of the round game, the processing to make the big winning opening open, set the timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period to open the big winning opening in the game control process timer Processing etc. are executed. When processing etc. to open the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

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

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In the big hit end processing, processing etc. which reduce the game control process timer value by 1 are performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending is not completed, and the big hit end process is ended as it is. Since the ending is ended when the timer value decremented by 1 becomes 0, the status of the time saving flag, the time saving counter, the probability variation flag, etc. is set according to the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer.

  For example, if the jackpot type is "probable", the time saving flag and the probability flag are turned on, and "100" is set as a count initial value in a time counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "non-probable", only the time saving flag is turned on, and "100" is set in the time saving number counter as the count initial value. In the big hit end process, after such setting, send setting to send the game state specification command to specify the game state according to the setting, various data such as the game control process timer and the big hit type buffer setting value as appropriate It resets and updates the value of the special drawing process flag to "0".

  Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, set registers for CTC mounted on the effect control board 12, etc. I do. Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time the predetermined time passes. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue prohibited orders. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, various effects such as display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED, etc. With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using the device, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start winning game command has been received from the main substrate 11 (step S 681).

  When the start winning command is received (step S 681; YES), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S 682). When the first start opening winning combination designation command or the first special view hold storage number specification command is received as the start winning combination command, the start winning combination command is stored in the first start winning combination command buffer. When a second start opening winning combination designation command or a second special view hold storage number specification command is received as the start winning combination command, the start winning combination command is stored in the second start winning combination command buffer.

  FIG. 19A shows a configuration example of the first start winning command buffer. Among the vacant areas of the first start winning command buffer, the first starting opening winning combination designation command, the first special figure hold storage number designation command, the symbol designation command, in the storage area having the smallest pending display number serving as a buffer number. The variation category specification commands are stored in order. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer so that one set of effect control commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. According to the reception order, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command received when the first start winning occurs, and stores the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” of the first start win command buffer. Store in order from the top of the free space in.

  FIG. 19B is a configuration example of the second start winning combination command buffer. Among the vacant areas of the second start winning command buffer, the second start opening winning combination designation command, the second special view hold storage number designation command, the symbol designation command, in the storage area having the smallest pending display number serving as a buffer number. The variation category specification commands are stored in order. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer so that one set of selection control commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other. According to the reception order, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command received when the second start winning occurs, and stores the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” of the second start win command buffer. Store in order from the top of the free space in.

  “C400 (H)” of the symbol designation command and “C600 (H)” of the variation category designation command in FIG. 19 indicate “no determination” at the start winning combination. “C101 (H)” of the first special view reservation storage number designation command indicates that the first special view reservation storage number is one at the start winning combination. “C102 (H)” of the first special figure reservation storage number designation command indicates that the first special view reservation storage number is two at the start winning combination. "C201 (H)" of the second special figure reservation storage number designation command indicates that the second special view reservation storage number is one at the start winning combination. "C202 (H)" of the second special figure reservation storage number designation command indicates that the second special view reservation storage number is two at the start winning combination. "C203 (H)" of the second special figure reservation storage number designation command indicates that the second special view reservation storage number is three at the start winning combination. "C401 (H)" of the symbol designation command indicates that the determination result of the display result at the start winning combination is "loss". "C402 (H)" of the symbol designation command indicates that the determination result on the display result at the start winning combination is "big hit". "C611 (H)" and "C 625 (H)" of the variation category specification command indicate predetermined variation categories corresponding to the EXT data. In FIG. 19, it is determined that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the third reserved storage of the second special view game is “big hit”. Moreover, the determination at the time of the start winning is not performed for the pending storage of the first special view game. Therefore, FIG. 19 exemplifies the contents of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer in the time saving state.

  The start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer correspond one-on-one with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-on-one basis. The hold indication number basically corresponds to the hold numbers of the first and second special view hold storages.

  For example, the hold display number “1” of the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the first hold display area, and the hold display number “2” of the first start winning command buffer , Corresponding to the second display position from the left of the first hold display area, and the hold display number "3" of the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the third display position from the left of the first hold display area The hold display number "4" of the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the first hold display area.

  For example, the hold display number “1” of the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the second hold display area, and the hold display number “2” of the second start winning command buffer , Corresponding to the second display position from the left of the second hold display area, the hold display number "3" of the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the third display position from the left of the second hold display area The hold display number "4" of the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number "4" of the second start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area. At this time, since the start winning command is stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the second start winning command buffer, the first to third displays from the left of the second hold display area The pending display symbol is also displayed on the position.

  In the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer, target flags are provided corresponding to the respective hold display numbers. The target flag is turned on when the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning winning command corresponding to the flag together with the hold display number is displayed as a target in a special mode or a notice mode.

  In the example of FIG. 19, the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the hold display number “3” of the second start winning command buffer is the target, and the display mode of the hold display symbol of this target It becomes a special aspect or a notice aspect now or in the future.

  In this embodiment, processing may be performed in the order of step S110, step S101, and step S111 on the main substrate 11 side, and in such a case, the first start winning combination is performed on the effect control substrate 12 side. The number of start winning combination commands stored in the hour command buffer and the second starting winning combination command buffer may be five. Therefore, in this embodiment, storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” are provided in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer, but the hold display number is Storage areas corresponding to “1” to “4” and storage areas corresponding to the pending display numbers “1” to “6” or more may be provided.

  After step S682, or when the start winning command is not received (step S681; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs other analysis processing (step S683), and ends the command analysis processing.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table of processing performed in command analysis processing for each effect control command. In the processing content, S682 indicates that the processing is performed in step S682 described above. The other processing contents are, for example, the processing performed in step S683. Each reception flag in the table and each storage area are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on.

  When the first special figure hold storage number designation command is received as the fluctuation start command, that is, when the first special figure hold storage number designation command is received together with the first fluctuation start designation command, the first special view hold A storage number specification command is stored in a first special-image pending storage number specification command storage area.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high probability flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received gaming state designation command. The high probability flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability change state, and corresponds to switching of the on / off state of the probability change flag on the main substrate 11 side. And the on / off state switches. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short state, and corresponds to switching of the on / off state of the time short flag on the main substrate 11 side. And the on / off state switches. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high probability / high base state, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high probability flag and the high base flag. If the game state designating command is for designating the high probability low base state, the high probability flag is turned on and the high base flag is turned off. If the game state designation command is to designate a low probability low base state, both the high probability flag and the high base flag are turned off. When the high probability flag is turned on or the high probability flag is turned off, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. , The currently displayed pending display symbol is changed to a shape corresponding to the effect mode.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. The effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S175 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". Whether the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start specification command or the second change start specification command or the like from the main substrate 11 is received It includes the process of determining whether or not it is not. When it is determined that the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command or the like is received and it is determined to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "1" . Otherwise, the variable display start waiting process is ended without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special view display result is “lost” based on, for example, the display result designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "loss" (step S521; YES), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the variable indication of the decorative symbol It is determined whether the non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” where the aspect is not the reach aspect (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; YES), a combination of finalized design symbols to be the final stop design that constitutes the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for decorative design determination of a non-reach combination updated by random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of RAM 122 is extracted The determined decoration pattern is determined by referring to the non-reach combination decoration pattern determination table stored and prepared beforehand in the ROM 121 or the like.

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

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S521; NO), the combination of the finalized decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for jackpot determination symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted. Subsequently, the image display device is referred to by, for example, referring to the jackpot finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, for example. Decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R "left", "middle", "right" in the display area 5 are identical to the decorative symbols displayed in the stop display in the display area 5L, 5C, 5R.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control pattern setting process (step S526).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a change pattern for designating super reach based on, for example, a change pattern designating command transmitted from the main substrate 11 (step S701). ).

  If it is determined in step S701 that it is not a fluctuation pattern for designating super reach (step S701; NO), an effect during variable display according to the fluctuation pattern is determined (step S702). As an example, in the process of step S702, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-1, the variable display time of the decorative symbol is shorter than usual, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not a reach mode, but a predetermined non-reach combination By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols that constitute the, the determined decorative effect is derived and displayed as a non-specific display result. Also, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is a normal length, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach aspect, and the decorative symbol constituting a predetermined non-reach combination is By being stopped and displayed, an effect during variable display in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed is determined. Also, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-2, after the variable display effect of "pseudo run" with one pseudo run variation is performed, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach mode, but is predetermined By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination of, the determined decorative effect is derived and displayed in which the finalized decorative symbol as the nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-1, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a reach mode of normal reach, and the decorative symbol constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the determined ornament is a non-specific display result The effect during variable display in which the symbol is derived and displayed is determined. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-2, after the variable display effect of "pseudo run" with one pseudo run variation is performed, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode of normal reach, and the predetermined By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination, a variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a non-specific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-1, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode of the normal reach, and the determined display effect in which the definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed is determined. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-2, after the variable display effect of “pseudo-series” with one pseudo-series variation is performed, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a reach mode of normal reach A variable display effect is determined in which a determined decoration pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the variation pattern is for designating super reach (step S701; YES), it is determined whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern for designating super reach A (step S703). ).

  If it is determined in step S703 that the variation pattern is to designate super reach A (step S703; YES), an image of character A different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of image display device 5, or A variable display effect is determined in which reach effect using the character A for reproducing and displaying a moving image of the character A different from the decorative pattern is executed (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-1, reach effect of super reach A using character A is executed, and the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination are stopped and displayed. An effect during variable display is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-2, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with one pseudo run variation count being performed, the reach effect of super reach A using the character A is executed, By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination, a variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-3, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with the number of times of the pseudo run variation being 2 is executed, the reach effect of the super reach A using the character A is executed, By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination, a variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB4-1, the reach effect of the super reach A using the character A is executed, and the variable display effect in which the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed is determined. . Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB4-2, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with one pseudo run variation count being performed, the reach effect of super reach A using character A is executed, A variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB4-3, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with the number of times of the pseudo run variation being 2 is executed, the reach effect of super reach A using the character A is executed, A variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that it is not a fluctuation pattern specifying super reach A (step S703; NO), an image of character B different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of image display device 5, or A variable display effect is determined in which reach effect using character B for reproducing and displaying a moving image of character B different from the symbol is performed (step S 705). As an example, in the process of step S705, in the case of the variation pattern PA5-1, the reach effect of super reach B using character B is executed, and the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination are stopped and displayed. An effect during variable display is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA5-2, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with one pseudo run variation count being performed, the reach effect of super reach B using character B is executed, By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination, a variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PA5-3, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with the number of times of the pseudo run variation being 2 is executed, the reach effect of the super reach B using the character B is executed, By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination, a variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decorative symbol as a nonspecific display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB5-1, the reach effect of the super reach B using the character B is executed, and a variable display effect in which a definite decoration pattern to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed is determined. . Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB5-2, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with one pseudo run variation count being performed, the reach effect of super reach B using character B is executed, A variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. Further, in the case of the variation pattern PB5-3, after the variable display effect of “pseudo run” with the number of times of the pseudo run variation being 2 is executed, the reach effect of super reach B using the character B is executed, A variable display effect is determined in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  After step S704 or S705, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of execution of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect (step S706). Here, the specific effect is an effect executed in response to detection of the player's operation by the detection means within a detection effective period which is a period in which the detection of the player's operation is effective. Among the plurality of types of specific effects, an effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect is included. In this embodiment, as the specific effect, the operation sensor of the player who has made the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within a detection effective period which is a period when the detection of the player's operation is effective. A button cut-in notice effect, which is a notice effect performed in response to an event, will be described as an example.

  In step S706, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value SR1 for button cut-in notification effect execution determination updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter or the like, and is based on the extracted numerical data The presence or absence of execution of the button cut-in notice effect and the type of button cut-in notice effect in the case of execution are determined with reference to the button cut-in notice effect execution determination table. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach A (loss), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the button cut-in notification effect execution determination table of FIG. 23 (A). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit), the button cut-in advance notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 23 (B) is referred to. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach B (loss), the button cut-in notification effect execution determination table of FIG. 23C is referred to. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach B (big hit), the button cut-in advance notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 23D is referred to.

  In the button cut-in notification effect execution determination tables of FIGS. 23A and 23B, determination of no execution, button cut-in notification effect A1, button cut-in notification effect A2, and button cut-in notification effect A3 is made. Each result is assigned a decision value to be compared with the random value SR1. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the button cut-in notification effect is not to be executed when the determined value matching the random number value SR1 is assigned “no execution”, and the determined value matching the random value SR1 is “button If it has been assigned to "cut-in notice effect A1", it is decided to execute button cut-in notice effect A1, and if the determined value that matches random number SR1 is assigned to "button cut-in notice effect A2" Decides to execute the button cut-in advance notice effect A2, and determines that the button cut-in advance notice effect A3 is executed if the determined value matching the random value SR1 is assigned to the “button cut-in advance notice effect A3”. In FIGS. 23A and 23B, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), in the case of a variation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit), the determination ratio of button cut-in notice effect A3 is the highest, and button cut-in notice effect A2, The decision ratio is gradually decreasing in the order of button cut-in notice effect A1 and no execution. When it is the fluctuation pattern which designates super reach A (loss) it is the opposite. Therefore, when the button cut-in advance notice effect A3 is executed, the variable display result becomes the "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of the button cut-in notification effect A2 and the button cut-in notification effect A1, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” decreases. With such a setting, it is possible to make the button cut-in notice effect A3 in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode be expected to be performed, and to pay attention to the button cut-in notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, at the time of execution of the button cut-in advance notice effect A1, for example, a balloon FA1 expressing the speech of the character A "Hai ~ wait!" And a background image HA of "blue" are displayed. By the appearance of the character A in the first mode, the button cut-in notice effect A1 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 32B, at the time of execution of the button cut-in notice effect A2, for example, a balloon FA2 expressing the speech of the character A “Mr. little more!” And a background image HAB of the “heart pattern” are displayed The appearance of the character A in the two-representation mode causes the button cut-in notice effect A2 to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 32C, when the button cut-in notification effect A3 is executed, for example, the character A appears in the same first mode as the effect mode of the button cut-in notification effect A1, and the effect of the button cut-in notification effect A3 After the specific period has elapsed from the start time, the effect mode changes to the same second effect mode as the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect A2, whereby the button cut-in advance notice effect A3 is executed.

  On the other hand, the button cut-in notification effect execution determination tables of FIGS. 23C and 23D have no execution, button cut-in notification effect B1, button cut-in notification effect B2, and button cut-in notification effect B3. Each decision result of is assigned a decision value to be compared with the random value SR1. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the button cut-in notification effect is not to be executed when the determined value matching the random number value SR1 is assigned “no execution”, and the determined value matching the random value SR1 is “button When assigned to "cut-in notice effect B1", it is decided to execute button cut-in notice effect B1, and when the determined value that matches random number value SR1 is assigned to "button cut-in notice effect B2" Decides to execute the button cut-in notification effect B2, and determines that the button cut-in notification effect B3 is to be executed if the determined value matching the random value SR1 is assigned to the "button cut-in notification effect B3". In FIGS. 23C and 23D, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (C) and (D), in the case of a variation pattern specifying super reach B (big hit), the determination ratio of button cut-in notice effect B3 is the highest, and button cut-in notice effect B2, The decision ratio is gradually decreasing in the order of button cut-in notice effect B1 and no execution. In the case of a fluctuation pattern that designates Super Reach B (loss), the opposite is true. Therefore, when the button cut-in advance notice effect B3 is executed, the variable display result becomes the "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of the button cut-in notification effect B2 and the button cut-in notification effect B1, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” decreases. With such a setting, it is possible to make the button cut-in notice effect B3 in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode be expected to be performed, and to pay attention to the button cut-in notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, at the time of execution of the button cut-in advance notice effect B1, for example, a balloon FB1 expressing the speech of the character B "Iku yo ~!" And a background image HB of "green" are displayed. By the appearance of the character B in the first mode, the button cut-in notice effect B1 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the button cut-in notice effect B2 is executed, for example, a balloon FB2 expressing the speech of the character B “a little more ~!” And a background image HAB of the “heart pattern” are displayed The appearance of the character B in the two-representation mode causes the button cut-in notice effect B2 to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 33C, when the button cut-in notice effect B3 is executed, for example, the character B appears in the same first mode as the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect B1, and the effect of the button cut-in notice effect B3 After the specific period has elapsed from the start time, the effect mode changes to the same second effect mode as the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect B2, whereby the button cut-in advance notice effect B3 is executed.

  After step S706, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a button cut-in notification effect (step S707). When the button cut-in notification effect is to be executed (step S 707; YES), the effect mode of the operation promotion effect is determined (step S 708). Here, the operation promotion effect is an effect of promoting the player to perform an operation. In this embodiment, as the operation promotion effect, the operation sensor of the player who made the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within the detection effective period which is a period in which the detection of the operation of the player is effective. The effect of promoting the pressing operation of the push button 31B to the player will be described as an example until it is performed.

  In step S 708, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value SR 2 for determining the operation promotion effect mode, which is updated by a random number circuit or effect random counter, etc. The type of the operation promotion effect is determined with reference to the promotion effect mode determination table. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the operation promotion effect mode determination table of FIG. 24 (A) when the special view display result is “loss”. When the special view display result is "big hit", the operation promotion effect determination table of FIG. 24 (B) is referred to.

  In the operation promotion effect determination table, determination values to be compared with the random value SR2 are assigned to the determination results of the operation promotion effect S1 and the operation promotion effect S2. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation promotion effect S1 is to be executed when the determined value matching the random number value SR2 is assigned to the “operation promoting effect S1”, and the determined value matching the random value SR2 is “operation If it is assigned to "promotional effect S2", it is decided to execute the operation promotion effect S2. In addition, in FIG. 24, it describes by a determination ratio instead of a determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the special view display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of the operation promotion effect S2 is higher than the determination ratio of the operation promotion effect S1. When the special drawing display result is "missing", the opposite is true. Therefore, when the operation promotion effect S2 is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the operation promotion effect S1 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when executing the operation promotion effect S1 and the operation promotion effect S2, for example, the button image imitating the push button 31B is displayed to execute the operation promotion effect S1 and the operation promotion effect S2. In addition, at the time of execution of the operation promotion effect S2, for example, a button image larger than the button image displayed at the time of execution of the operation promotion effect S1 is displayed, etc. The operation promotion effect S2 is executed by displaying the button image in a high display mode.

  After step S708, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the execution of the audio preview effect as the additional effect (step S709). Here, the additional effect is an effect performed in response to the specific effect being performed. In this embodiment, as an additional effect, a voice advance effect, which is an advance effect performed in response to the button cut-in advance effect being performed, will be described as an example.

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data representing a random number value SR3 for audio announcement effect execution determination, which is updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter, etc., and generates audio based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the notice execution determination table, the presence or absence of the execution of the sound notice effect and the type of the sound notice effect in the case of execution are determined. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach A (loss), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the voice advance presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 25 (A). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit), the voice advance presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 25 (B) is referred to. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach B (loss), the voice advance presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 25 (C) is referred to. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern specifying super reach B (big hit), the voice advance presentation effect execution determination table of FIG. 25 (D) is referred to.

  In the voice advance presentation effect execution determination tables of FIGS. 25A and 25B, the decision values compared with the random value SR3 for each of the decision results of no execution, the voice advance presentation effect A1 and the voice advance presentation effect A2 are shown. It is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the audio advance notice effect when the determined value matching the random number value SR3 is assigned to “no execution”, and the determined value matching the random value SR3 is “voice advance effect If it is determined that the audio advance notice effect A1 is assigned if it is assigned to "A1", and if the determined value that matches the random value SR1 is assigned to "audio advance notice effect A2", then the voice advance notice effect A2 is executed decide. In FIGS. 25A and 25B, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) and 25 (B), in the case of the fluctuation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit), the determination ratio of the audio preview effect A2 is the highest, and the audio preview effect A1 and the non-execution order The decision rate is gradually decreasing. When it is the fluctuation pattern which designates super reach A (loss) it is the opposite. Therefore, when the audio preview effect A2 is executed, the jackpot expectation level is higher than when the audio preview effect A1 is executed.

  At the time of execution of the voice preview effect A1, for example, the voice preview effect A1 is executed by outputting the voice of the character A of "Go by".

  At the time of execution of the voice preview effect A2, for example, the voice preview effect A2 is executed by outputting the voice of the character A of "Ufufu Iku ~".

  On the other hand, the voice advance presentation effect execution determination tables of FIGS. 25C and 25D are determined to be compared with the random value SR3 for each of the decision results of no execution, the voice advance presentation effect B1 and the voice advance presentation effect B2. A value has been assigned. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the audio advance notice effect when the determined value matching the random number value SR3 is assigned to “no execution”, and the determined value matching the random value SR3 is “audio advance effect If it is determined that the audio advance notice effect B1 is to be executed if it is assigned to "B1", and if the determined value that matches the random number SR2 is assigned to "audio advance notice effect B2", then the audio advance notice effect B2 is executed. decide. In FIGS. 25 (C) and 25 (D), the determination rates are described instead of the determination values.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (C) and 25 (D), in the case of the fluctuation pattern for designating the super reach B (big hit), the determination ratio of the audio preview effect B2 is the highest, and the audio preview effect B1 is in the order of non-execution. The decision rate is gradually decreasing. In the case of a fluctuation pattern that designates Super Reach B (loss), the opposite is true. Therefore, when the audio preview effect B2 is executed, the jackpot expectation level is higher than when the audio preview effect B1 is executed.

  At the time of execution of the voice advance announcement effect B1, for example, the voice advance announcement effect B1 is executed by outputting the voice of the character B of "let's leave".

  At the time of execution of the voice preview effect B2, for example, the voice preview effect B2 is executed by outputting the voice of the character B of "I will get a big hit".

  After step S702, after step S709, or when not executing the button cut-in notice effect in step S707 (step S707; NO), the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect control pattern according to the determined content. Is set as the usage pattern to be used this time (step S710), and the effect control pattern setting process is ended. Here, for example, an effect control pattern is prepared for each of the button cut-in notice effect, the operation promotion effect, the voice advance effect, and the variable display effect, and these effect control patterns are appropriately combined in step S710 to be one effect control pattern. It may be set.

  In step S710, for example, when it is determined to execute button cut-in notification effect A1 or A2, reach effect of super reach A is performed, and during reach effect, the button image is displayed in the effect mode determined in step S708. The operation action performed by the player on the push button 31B is performed by the push sensor 35B within the detection effective period, which is a period in which the operation promotion effect for displaying the game is displayed and the detection of the player's operation is effective. In response to the detection, an effect control pattern for executing the button cut-in notice effect A1 or A2 is set. Further, when it is determined that the audio preview effect A1 or A2 is to be executed, an effect control pattern for further executing the audio preview effect A1 or A2 is set.

  Further, for example, when it is determined to execute the button cut-in notice effect B1 or B2, the reach effect of the super reach B is executed, and the button image is displayed in the effect mode determined in step S708 during the reach effect. Within the detection effective period, which is a period in which the operation promotion effect to cause the player is performed and the detection of the operation of the player is effective, the operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. The effect control pattern for executing the button cut-in notice effect B1 or B2 is set according to the setting. Also, when it is determined that the audio preview effect B1 or B2 is to be executed, an effect control pattern is set to further execute the audio preview effect B1 or B2.

  The effect control pattern to be set is an effect control pattern for executing variable display of the decorative pattern with the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and an effect for executing the effect during variable display of the contents according to the effect mode. It is also a control pattern.

  In addition, the effect control pattern to be set moves the hold display symbol displayed at the leftmost display position among the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area or the second hold display area to the display area this time When the on-hold display symbol is displayed at the other display position of the same on-hold display area, the on-hold display symbol is moved to the left display position and displayed. This movement display is performed at the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 21, after step S526, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. (Step S527).

  Then, setting is made to start the variation of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 (step S 528). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S526, and “left” and “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right". At this time, movement display of the on-hold display symbol is also started. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S529), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S551). As an example, in the process of step S 551, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the data associated with the process timer value equal to the decremented timer value is the end code. Thus, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  When it is not the end code, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; NO), CPU 120 for production control decides whether or not the present time is the reach production execution period for executing the reach production (Step S552). The said period should just be previously defined in the production control pattern used as the use pattern.

  When it is determined in step S 552 that the data corresponding to the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is the reach effect execution period, etc. and it is the reach effect execution period ( Step S552; YES), the production operation control which executes reach production is done (step S553). For example, the CPU for effect control 120 reaches the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value which is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern Based on the effect control execution data to be executed, the display control unit 123 is controlled to cause the image display device 5 to display the effect image, or an instruction to the sound control board 13 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Outputting a sound, and outputting a command to the lamp control board 14 perform effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. Execution of reach effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S553 for each timer interrupt.

  After step S553, or when it is determined in step S552 that it is not a reach effect period (step S552; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a button cut-in notification effect execution period for executing a button cut-in notification effect at present. It is determined whether or not (step S554). The period starts in response to detection of the player's operation performed on the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B within a detection effective period in which detection of the player's operation is made effective. In the effect control pattern used as the usage pattern, it may be determined in advance.

  If the data corresponding to the process timer determination value having the same value as that of the effect control process timer in step S554 indicates that it is not a button cut-in advance notice execution period, etc., it is not a button cut-in advance notice execution period When it is determined (step S554; NO), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the present is a detection valid period which is a period for validating the detection of the player's action (step S555). The said period should just be previously defined in the production control pattern used as the use pattern.

  If it is determined in step S555 that the data corresponding to the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is the detection valid period, etc., and it is determined that it is the detection valid period (step S555) YES), effect operation control is performed to execute the operation promotion effect (step S556). For example, among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern, the effect control CPU 120 associates the operation promotion effect associated with the process timer determination value with the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer. Controlling the display control unit 123 to display the effect image on the image display device 5 based on the effect control execution data for executing the command, and outputting an instruction from the speakers 8L and 8R by the instruction to the sound control board 13 The effect operation control such as outputting a sound effect and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of a command to the lamp control board 14 is performed. By repeatedly executing step S556 for each timer interrupt, execution of the operation promotion effect is realized.

  After step S556, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation performed on the push button 31B has been detected by the push sensor 35B (step S557).

  When it is determined in step S557 that the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (step S557; YES), or the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in step S554. When it is determined that the data corresponding to the process timer determination value of the value is the button cut-in notification effect execution period and the button cut-in notification effect execution period is determined (step S554; YES), the button A cut-in notification effect operation control process is executed (step S558).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the button cut-in notification effect operation control process. In the button cut-in notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs, for example, the button cut-in notification effect set in the effect control pattern that is the usage pattern after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect It is determined whether or not it changes from the first aspect to the second aspect (step S121). As an example, in the process of step S121, if the effect control pattern which is the usage pattern is to execute button cut-in notice effect A3 or button cut-in notice effect B3 shown in FIG. It is determined that the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect to be executed changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect.

  When it is determined in step S121 that the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect (step S121; YES), button cut It is determined whether the specific period which is a period until it changes the production | presentation aspect of in advance notice production has been determined (step S122).

  When the specific period has not been determined in step S122 (step S122; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific period (step S123). In addition, since the specific period is a period from the timing to change the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect from the first mode to the second mode, to determine the specific period is the button cut-in advance effect It also means to determine the presentation period of the first aspect.

  In step S123, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the specific period (first mode effect period) determination table based on the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the time when the player's action is detected. Determine the period.

  In the specific period (first mode effect period) determination table of FIG. 28, a determination time range in which the determination result of the player's action is detected in each of the determination results of 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second. Is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the specific period is 3 seconds if the determined time range that matches the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is assigned to "3 seconds", and the player's If the determination time range that matches the elapsed time until the action is detected is assigned to "2 seconds", it is determined that the specific period is 2 seconds, and the elapsed time until the player's action is detected It is determined that the specific period is 1 second if the determination time range that matches the “1” is assigned to “1 second”.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the specific period is the longest, and the elapsed time until the player's action is detected The specific period is gradually shortened in the order of 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, and 2 seconds or more and less than 3 seconds. Therefore, when the elapsed time until the action of the player is detected is long, the period until the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes from the first mode to the second mode than when the elapsed time is short. Becomes shorter.

  After step S123, or when the specific period has been determined in step S122 (step S122; YES), the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether the specific period has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined (step S124).

  If the specific period has not elapsed in step S124 (step S124; NO), effect operation control is performed to execute the button cut-in notification effect of the first mode defined in the effect control pattern (step S125), The cut-in notification effect operation control process ends. For example, the effect control CPU 120 is a first mode associated with a process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. The display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5 based on the effect control execution data for executing the button cut-in notice effect of the speaker, or the speaker is output of the command to the sound control board 13 The rendering operation control is performed such as outputting voices and sound effects from 8L and 8R, and turning on / off / flickering the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. By repeatedly executing step S125 for each timer interrupt, execution of the button cut-in notification effect of the first aspect is realized.

  If the specific period has elapsed in step S124 (step S124; NO), effect operation control is performed to execute the button cut-in advance notification effect of the second mode defined by the effect control pattern (step S126). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is a second mode associated with the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. The display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5 based on the effect control execution data for executing the button cut-in notice effect of the speaker, or the speaker is output of the command to the sound control board 13 The rendering operation control is performed such as outputting voices and sound effects from 8L and 8R, and turning on / off / flickering the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. Thus, execution of the button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is realized when the specific period elapses. Moreover, execution of the button cut-in notice effect of the second mode is realized by repeatedly executing step S126 for each timer interrupt.

  When it is determined in step S121 that the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect does not change from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect (step S121; NO), for effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a setting for executing the audio preview effect (step S127). The setting may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern that is the usage pattern.

  When it is determined in step S127 that there is a setting for executing the audio preview effect (step S127; YES), it is determined whether or not the standby period until the audio preview effect is executed has been determined (step S127) S128).

  When the waiting period before executing the audio preview effect is not determined in step S128 (step S128; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the standby period before executing the audio preview effect (step S129).

  In step S129, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the sound advance notice effect execution standby period determination table based on the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the time when the player's action is detected. Determine the waiting period until execution.

  In the sound advance presentation effect execution standby period determination table of FIG. 29, a determination time range to be compared with the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is assigned to each of the determination results of 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second. ing. The effect control CPU 120 waits for three seconds to execute the audio advance notice effect when the determined time range that matches the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is assigned to "three seconds". If the decision time range that matches the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is assigned to "two seconds", the waiting period until the voice advance presentation effect is performed is two seconds. Then, if it is determined that the determined time range that matches the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is assigned to "one second", the waiting period until the voice advance presentation effect is performed is one second. decide.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the elapsed time until the action of the player is detected is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the standby period is the longest, and the elapsed time until the action of the player is detected The waiting period is gradually shortened in the order of 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, and in the order of 2 seconds or more and less than 3 seconds. For this reason, when the elapsed time until the action of the player is detected is long, the waiting period until the audio advance notice effect is executed becomes shorter than when the elapsed time is short.

  In addition, a specific period until the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, and the effect of the voice notice effect when the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect does not change In any waiting period, when the elapsed time until the player's action is detected is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the period is the longest, and the elapsed time until the player's action is detected The period is gradually shortened in the order of 1 second or more and 2 seconds or less and 2 seconds or more and 3 seconds or less. Therefore, for example, even when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect does not change from the first mode, the voice notice effect is not executed immediately, and a specific period when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes Since the audio advance notice effect is executed after the standby period which is a comparable period, the expectation of whether or not the effect mode of the button cut-in advance effect effect changes can be maintained.

  After step S129 or when it is determined in step S127 that there is no setting for executing the audio preview effect (step S127; NO), or when the standby period has been determined in step S128 (step S128; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing a button cut-in advance notification effect of an aspect defined by the effect control pattern (step S130). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is a first mode associated with a process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Or, based on the effect control execution data for executing the button cut-in notice effect of the second aspect, controlling the display control unit 123 to display the effect image on the image display device 5, or instructing the sound control board 13 The output operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED is performed by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8 L and 8 R by the output of the speaker 8 and outputting an instruction to the lamp control board 14. By repeatedly executing step S126 for each timer interrupt, execution of the button cut-in notification effect of the first aspect or the second aspect is realized.

  After step S126 or step S130, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a setting for executing the audio advance notice effect (step S131). The setting may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern that is the usage pattern.

  If it is determined in step S131 that there is no setting for executing the audio preview effect (step S131; NO), the button cut-in preview effect operation control process ends. In this way, when there is no setting for performing the audio preview effect, the audio preview effect is not performed.

  When it is determined in step S131 that there is a setting for executing the audio preview effect (step S131; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is currently in the audio preview effect execution period for executing the audio preview effect. It is determined whether or not (step S132). During the period, if an effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is executed as the button cut-in notice effect in the effect control pattern that is the usage pattern, the second after the specific period has elapsed It may be determined in advance so that the audio preview effect is executed in response to the button cut-in preview effect being executed in the mode. In addition, after the waiting period has elapsed, if the effect is not changed from the first mode to the second mode as the button cut-in notice effect in the effect control pattern in which the period is the use pattern, in the effect control pattern of the usage pattern It may be determined in advance so that the audio preview effect is performed.

  When it is judged that the data corresponding to the process timer determination value of the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is not the sound advance effect execution period, etc. Step S132; NO), the button cut-in notification effect operation control process ends. In this way, when the execution of the audio preview effect has already been completed, the audio preview effect is not repeatedly executed.

  The data corresponding to the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in step S132 represents that it is the sound advance effect execution period, and it is determined that it is the sound advance effect execution period. If it is (step S132; YES), the effect operation control for executing the audio advance notice effect is performed (step S133), and the button cut-in advance effect operation control process is ended. For example, the CPU for effect control 120 may, of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern, correspond to the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer. Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting an instruction to the voice control board 13 based on the effect control execution data for executing the image display, and controlling the display control unit 123 to display the effect image as an image The rendering operation control is performed such as displaying on the device 5 and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of an instruction to the lamp control board 14. By repeatedly executing step S133 for each timer interrupt, the execution of the audio advance notice effect is realized.

  Referring back to FIG. 26, after step S558 or in step S555, the data corresponding to the process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer indicates that the detection valid period is not present, and so on. When it is determined that the period is not a period (step S555; NO), or when it is determined in step S557 that the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is not detected by the push sensor 35B (step S557; NO). And other rendering operation control (step S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern Based on the data, controlling the display control unit 123 to display the effect image on the image display device 5 or outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting an instruction to the voice control board 13, a lamp The rendering operation control such as turning on / off / flickering the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of the command to the control board 14 is performed. Execution of other effects is realized by repeatedly executing step S559 for each timer interrupt. After step S559, the variable display effect processing ends.

  The data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is the end code, and when the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S551; YES) It is determined whether or not there is a received symbol determination designation command (step S560). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol determination designation command (step S 560; NO), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination specification command, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol determination specification command. It may be performed.

  If the symbol determination designating command is received in step S 560 (step S 560; YES), variable display of decorative symbols, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to VDP of display control unit 123 or the like At step S561, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol which is the variable display result (step S561). At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S562). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the special-image-per-wait process (step S564), and the variable-displayed effect process is ended.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In this special drawing-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not the hit start designation command has been received. Then, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and the execution control pattern selected as the use pattern is further executed. A timer initial value according to time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4".

  When it is determined that the hit start designation command is not received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by one, and when the timer value decremented by one is not zero, the special figure hit waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. Do.

  The in-hit processing at step S 174 is processing to be executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the CPU for effect control 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern By controlling the display control unit 123 to display a rendering image on the image display device 5 based on the rendering control execution data associated with the process timer determination value, or by outputting a command to the voice control board 13 The rendering operation control is performed such as outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interrupt, execution of effects corresponding to the big hit gaming state is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether the hit end designation command has been received, and if the hit end designation command has not been received, all round games have not been finished, so the value of the rendering process flag is not updated. Finish the process. Further, when the hit end designation command is received, since all round games are all ended, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the execution of ending effect. Update to 5 ". In addition, at the time of this update, a presentation control pattern for executing ending is selected as a usage pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the presentation control pattern selected as the usage pattern is set in the presentation control process timer.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process performed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending process, the CPU for effect control 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern, has the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1. The display control unit 123 is controlled based on the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value to display the effect image on the image display device 5, or the speaker outputs the instruction to the sound control board 13 The rendering operation control is performed such as outputting voices and sound effects from 8L and 8R, and turning on / off / flickering the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. Execution of the effect of ending is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interrupt. If the timer value after decrementing 1 is “0” or the data associated with the process timer determination value with the same value as the timer value after decrementing 1 is the end code, the effect process Update the flag value to the initial value "0".

  Next, various production operations during reach production of super reach realized by the above-described series of processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the reach effect of the super reach is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the button is performed until the finalized decorative symbol as a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Cut-in notice effects may be executed. In the button cut-in notice effect, the operation sensor operation performed by the player on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within a detection effective period which is a period in which the detection of the player's operation is effective. Executed accordingly. Further, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the operation action of the player is detected at any timing within the detection effective period, the specific display before the stop display of the fixed decoration symbol which is the result of the variable display of the decoration symbol is performed. The button cut-in notice effect ends at the end timing. That is, the button cut-in notice effect is executed in a period from when the player's operation action is detected to the end timing. In this embodiment, the detection effective period is 3 seconds, and the period from the timing when the detection effective period ends to the timing when the button cut-in notification effect ends is 4 seconds. That is, when the operation action of the player is detected immediately after the start of the detection effective period, the effect period of the button cut-in notice effect is about 7 seconds, and the operation action of the player is detected immediately before the end of the detection effective period. When it is done, the effect period of the button cut-in notice effect is about 4 seconds. In addition, in response to the start of the detection effective period, an operation promotion effect that promotes the pressing operation of the push button 31B to the player is executed. The operation promotion effect ends when the player's operation action is detected or when the detection valid period ends.

  Next, various effect operations including button cut-in notice effects in which the effect mode changes when the player's operation is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processing Explain. As shown in FIG. 30B, when the player's operation action is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect is ended and the button cut-in notice effect of the first mode is performed. It is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the detection of the player's action is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, the specific period of FIG. 28 (first mode effect period) According to the determination table, the specific period is determined to be 3 seconds, and the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode 3 seconds after the start of the button cut-in notice effect, and the button cut-in notice in the second mode In response to the effect being performed, the audio advance notice effect is performed. After that, in this example, the operation action of the player is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, and the button cut-in notice effect of the first embodiment is executed for 3 seconds, so the second embodiment The button cut-in notification effect of is executed for 3.7 seconds, and the button cut-in notification effect ends.

  Next, various rendering operations including a button cut-in notice rendering in which the rendering mode changes when the player's operation is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processing Explain. As shown in FIG. 30C, when the player's operation action is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect is ended, and the button cut-in notice effect of the first mode is performed. It is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the detection of the player's action is 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the specific period of FIG. 28 (first mode effect period) According to the determination table, the specific period is determined to 2 seconds, and the presentation mode changes from the first mode to the second mode 2 seconds after the start of the button cut-in advance presentation effect, and the button cut-in advance notice in the second mode In response to the effect being performed, the audio advance notice effect is performed. Thereafter, in this example, the operation action of the player is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, and the button cut-in notice effect of the first aspect is performed for 2 seconds, so the second aspect The button cut-in notification effect of is executed for 3.5 seconds, and the button cut-in notification effect ends.

  Next, various effect operations including button cut-in notice effects in which the effect mode changes when the player's operation action is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processes Explain. As shown in FIG. 30D, when the player's operation action is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect is ended and the button cut-in notice effect of the first mode is performed. It is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the detection of the player's action is 2 seconds or more and less than 3 seconds, the specific period of FIG. 28 (first mode effect period) By the determination table, the specific period is determined to one second, and one second after the start of the button cut-in advance notice effect, the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, and the button cut-in advance notice in the second mode In response to the effect being performed, the audio advance notice effect is performed. Thereafter, in this example, the operation action of the player is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, and the button cut-in notice effect of the first aspect is executed for one second, so the second aspect The button cut-in notification effect of is executed for 3.2 seconds, and the button cut-in notification effect ends.

  As described above, when the button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is executed, the push button 31B is performed within the detection valid period which is a period in which the detection of the player's action is valid A specific period, which is a period from the start of the button cut-in advance notice effect to the timing at which the effect mode changes, changes in accordance with the period until the operation action of the player made to the player is detected by the push sensor 35B. Thus, regardless of the timing at which the player's operation action is detected, it is possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, in this embodiment, the specific period is determined such that the effect period of the second mode in the button cut-in notice effect is longer than the effect period of the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game interest. Further, in this embodiment, when the button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is executed, the button cut-in notice effect is executed in the second mode. Since the voice advance notice effect is executed accordingly, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize the voice advance notice effect.

  Next, various rendering operations including a button cut-in notice rendering in which the rendering mode does not change when the player's operation is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processing Explain. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the player's operation action is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect ends and the button cut of the first aspect or the second aspect In notice production is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from when the detection valid period starts to when the player's action is detected is 0 seconds or more and less than 1 second, according to the voice preview effect execution standby period determination table of FIG. The waiting period is determined to be 3 seconds, and the audio preview effect is executed 3 seconds after the start of the button cut-in preview effect. Further, in this example, since the operation action of the player is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the button cut-in notice effect is performed for 6.7 seconds.

  Next, various effect operations including a button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode does not change when the player's operation action is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processes Explain. As shown in FIG. 31B, when the player's operation action is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect ends and the button cut of the first aspect or the second aspect In notice production is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the detection of the player's action is 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the voice advance presentation effect execution standby period determination table of FIG. The waiting period is determined to be 2 seconds, and the audio preview effect is executed 2 seconds after the start of the button cut-in preview effect. Further, in this example, since the operation action of the player is detected 1.5 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the button cut-in notice effect is executed for 5.5 seconds.

  Next, various rendering operations including a button cut-in notice rendering in which the rendering mode does not change when the player's operation is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period realized by the above series of processing Explain. As shown in FIG. 31C, when the player's operation action is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the operation promotion effect ends and the button cut of the first aspect or the second aspect In notice production is started. Here, in this example, since the elapsed time from the start of the detection effective period to the detection of the player's action is 2 seconds or more and less than 3 seconds, the voice advance presentation effect execution standby period determination table of FIG. The waiting period is determined to be one second, and one second after the start of the button cut-in notification effect, the audio notification effect is executed. Further, in this example, since the operation action of the player is detected 2.8 seconds after the start of the detection effective period, the button cut-in notice effect is performed for 4.2 seconds.

  Thus, for example, even when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect does not change from the first mode, the voice notice effect is not immediately executed, and the specific period when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes Since the audio advance notice effect is executed after the standby period which is a similar period, the expectation of whether or not the effect mode of the button cut-in advance effect effect changes can be maintained.

  Next, various effect images and the like including the effect image of the button cut-in notice effect B3 in which the effect mode changes and displayed at the time of the reach effect of the super reach B by the series of processes will be described. When the reach effect of the super reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), for example, an image or a moving image of the character B different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, when the reach effect of the super reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. 34A, for example, in the display area 5S that does not disturb the reach effect of the super reach B, such as the four corners on the screen of the image display device 5. , The variable display effect of the decorative pattern is executed.

  Then, when the detection effective period, which is a period for validating the detection of the player's operation, is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the pressing operation of the push button 31 B is executed to the player. On the screen, as shown in FIG. 34B, for example, a button image BG imitating the push button 31B, a gauge image GG notifying the remaining time of the detection effective period with a gauge, and the like are displayed. The sizes of the button image BG and the gauge image GG displayed in the operation promotion effect change according to the big hit expectation. FIG. 34B shows a display mode when the operation promotion effect S2 having a higher jackpot expectation degree than that when the operation promotion effect S1 is performed is performed. Further, when displaying a character image together with the button image BG and the gauge image GG in the operation promoting effect, a character having the same character as the character appearing in the reach effect of the super reach as shown in FIG. 34 (B) It is sufficient to display the B image and the moving image.

  Then, when the operation action of the player made on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B and the button cut-in notice effect B3 is started, the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. In the first mode, for example, a balloon FB1 expressing a dialogue of character B "Ikuyo ~!" And a background image HB of "green" are displayed, and an image or a moving image of character B is displayed. Ru.

  Then, when the specific period passes from the start of the button cut-in notice effect, the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes, and as shown in FIG. 34 (D), for example, In the second effect mode in which the balloon FB2 expressing the serif of the character B "~!" And the background image HAB of the "heart pattern" are displayed, the image and the moving image of the character B are displayed. As described above, when the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the sound advance notice effect is produced in response to the button cut-in advance notice effect B3 being executed in the second mode. May be performed. When the audio advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), the voices of the character B, which is the same character as the character appearing in the reach effect of the super reach, are reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The audio reproduced and output by the audio preview effect changes in accordance with the jackpot expectation. FIG. 34 (D) shows the reproduction output mode when the audio preview effect B2 having a higher degree of big hit expectation than that when the audio preview effect B1 is executed is executed.

  As described above, when the button cut-in notification effect is executed, the button cut-in notification effect using the same character as the character appearing in the reach effect of the super reach to be performed is executed, so that the game interest is improved. It can be done.

  Next, various effect images and the like including the effect image of the button cut-in notice effect A1 in which the effect mode does not change and displayed at the time of the reach effect of the super reach A by the series of processes will be described. When the reach effect of the super reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. 35A, for example, an image or a moving image of the character A different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, when the reach effect of the super reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. , The variable display effect of the decorative pattern is executed.

  Then, when the detection effective period, which is a period for validating the detection of the player's operation, is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the pressing operation of the push button 31 B is executed to the player. On the screen, as shown in FIG. 35B, for example, a button image BG imitating the push button 31B, a gauge image GG notifying the remaining time of the detection effective period with a gauge, and the like are displayed. The sizes of the button image BG and the gauge image GG displayed in the operation promotion effect change according to the big hit expectation. FIG. 35 (B) shows a display mode when the operation promotion effect S1 having a jackpot expectation lower than that when the operation promotion effect S2 is performed is performed. In addition, when displaying a character image together with the button image BG and the gauge image GG in the operation promoting effect, a character having the same character as a character appearing in the reach effect of super reach as shown in FIG. 35 (B). It is sufficient to display the image or moving image of A.

  Then, when the operation action of the player made on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B and the button cut-in advance notice effect A1 is started, the screen of the image display 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. In the first mode, for example, a balloon FA1 expressing a line of character A "Ha-I'm waiting!" Or a background image HA of "blue" is displayed as in), the image or moving image of character A is displayed. Is displayed.

  When the button cut-in notification effect A1 is executed, the effect does not change until the end of the button cut-in notification effect. Then, when the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect does not change, the sound advance notice effect may be executed in response to the elapse of the standby period until the sound advance notice effect is performed. When the audio preview effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the audio of character A, which is the same character as the character appearing in the reach effect of super reach, is reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The audio reproduced and output by the audio preview effect changes in accordance with the jackpot expectation. FIG. 35 (D) shows a reproduction output mode when the audio preview effect A1 having a lower jackpot expectation degree than that when the audio preview effect A2 is executed is executed.

  Thus, for example, even when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect does not change from the first mode, the voice notice effect is not immediately executed, and the specific period when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect changes Since the audio advance notice effect is executed after the standby period which is a similar period, the expectation of whether or not the effect mode of the button cut-in advance effect effect changes can be maintained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one of the embodiments described above can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a configuration of part. In addition, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

  (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, when executing a button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, detection effective during a period during which detection of the player's action is effective. A period from the start of the button cut-in notice effect to the time when the effect mode changes according to the period until the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within the period. Although an example is shown in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the player's operation action is detected by changing the specific period which is the above, this is an example. For example, with respect to a plurality of types of button cut-in notice effects, the effect period of the first mode and the effect period of the second mode are respectively predetermined, and which type of button cut-in notice effects are executed Accordingly, before the specific period, which is a period from the start of the effect to the change of the effect mode from the first mode to the second mode, elapses, the player's action The length of the detection valid period may be adjusted so that the detection valid period which is a period for validating the detection always ends. This also makes it possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected by the detection means.

  (Modification 2) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot in the case where the rendering mode changes from the first mode to the second mode is greater than the case in which the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect does not change. Although an example with a high degree of expectation is shown, this is an example. For example, a predetermined effect whose jackpot expectation differs depending on whether the effect succeeds is executed, and the effect mode is the first mode rather than the case where the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect does not change. In the case of changing from the second aspect to the second aspect, the degree of expectation that the predetermined effect is successful may be higher. In addition, it is possible to acquire an item that can be used for use at a predetermined opportunity, and the effect mode is from the first mode to the second mode than when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect does not change. In the case of changing, the degree of expectation for acquiring an item may be higher. Also by this, it is expected that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, and it is possible to pay attention to the specific effect.

  (Modification 3) In the above embodiment, when the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect is not executed, an example is shown in which neither the operation promotion effect nor the voice advance effect as the additional effect is performed. It is an example. For example, regardless of whether or not a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is performed, the operation promotion effect is always performed, and when the player's operation action is detected, a voice advance effect as an additional effect is performed. It may be According to this, it is possible to make it pay attention to whether or not the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect is performed by the execution of the operation promotion effect.

  (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, when a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is executed, it appears in a reach effect as a type of button cut-in notice effect corresponding to the reach effect of super reach to be executed Although the example in which the button cut-in notice effect using the same character as the character being performed is executed, this is an example. For example, the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect may be determined by lottery regardless of the content of the reach effect of the super reach to be executed, and a character different from the characters appearing in the reach effect may be determined. The button cut-in notice effect used may be performed. In such a case, for example, the content of the reach effect can be obtained by making the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player different depending on whether or not the type of specific effect corresponding to the reach effect is executed. It is possible to pay attention to the relationship between the and the effect mode of the specific effect.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the two individual effect modes, and the first mode to the second mode. Although an example according to an aspect is shown, this is an example. For example, a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is due to an effect mode that changes from any of the effect modes of three or more types and any of these effect modes to another effect mode. May be In that case, there are, for example, four individual effect modes of A, B, C, and D, and the relationship of the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when each effect mode is executed is A When there is a relation of> B> C> D, when changing the presentation mode, a plurality of types of display modes such as D → A, C → A, B → A change to the highest expectation A presentation mode Although there may be a rendering mode, there may be only a specific rendering mode that changes from a low expectation D performance mode such as D → A to a highest expectation A performance mode. . In the case where there is only a specific presentation mode that changes from the low expectation D presentation mode to the highest expectation A presentation mode, for example, even if the specific presentation with the low expectation presentation mode is executed, a sense of expectation Not only can it be sustained, but it can also save the amount of data required for rendering.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed until the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected as the player's operation within the detection effective period. Although an example is shown, this is an example. For example, the operation promotion effect may not be performed even when the detection valid period has come. In that case, for example, the operation promotion effect is performed by making the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player different according to whether or not the operation promotion effect is performed in the detection valid period. Can also be focused on whether or not

  (Modification 7) In the above embodiment, the advantageous state for the player is advantageous regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect is selected. Although the example which determines the production | presentation aspect of operation promotion presentation according to the expectation controlled by is shown, this is an example. For example, when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect is the effect mode having the highest expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player among a plurality of effect modes, the operation promotion is performed. Also according to the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect, such as the effect mode of the effect is determined to be the effect mode with the highest degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player among a plurality of effect modes The presentation mode of the operation promotion presentation may be determined. According to this, it is possible to prevent a gap between the expectation degree of the effect mode of the button cut-in advance notice effect and the expectation degree of the effect mode of the operation promotion effect.

  (Modification 8) In the above embodiment, when the operation promotion effect is executed during the detection effective period, the operation action of the player made to the push button 31B is detected as the player's operation. Then, an example is shown in which a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is executed, but this is an example. For example, when an operation promotion effect is being executed during the detection effective period, if the player's operation performed on the operation means other than the push button 31B is detected as the player's operation, the button cut is performed. A notice effect other than the in advance notice effect may be executable. In that case, when the player's operation performed on the operation means other than the push button 31B is detected, the player is determined depending on whether or not the notice effect other than the button cut-in notice effect is executed. By making the degree of expectation controlled to be in the advantageous state advantageous to the different, different types of advance notice effects corresponding to the player's actions made to the plurality of types of operation means in the operation promotion effect are executed. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  (Modification 9) In the above embodiment, when the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected as the player's operation during the detection valid period, the game performed thereafter is detected. Although the example which does not detect person's action was shown, this is an example. For example, during the detection effective period, the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected as the player's operation, and the player's operation is continuously detected even while the button cut-in notice effect is being executed. It may be possible to execute a notice effect other than the button cut-in notice effect whenever the player's action is detected. In that case, when the action of the player is detected, the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is different depending on whether or not the notice effect other than the button cut-in notice effect is executed. By doing this, it is possible to improve the game interest during the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect.

  (Modification 10) In the above embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed in the detection effective period during the reach effect of super reach, and the big hit expectation differs according to the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect. Although an example is shown, this is an example. For example, a detection effective period is provided before the reach effect is performed, and the operation promotion effect is executed in the detection effective period, which is advantageous for the player according to the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect. As an advantageous state, the degree of expectation of whether the reach effect is performed may be different. According to this, even when the reach effect of the super reach is not yet executed, the specific effect can be noticed.

  (Modification 11) Although the example in which the button cut-in notice effect is executed is shown as the specific effect in the above embodiment, this is an example. For example, the operation promotion effect in the above embodiment is continuously executed even after the player's action is detected, and the operation promotion effect to be executed after the player's action is detected is also a specific effect. Good. As an example, a button image imitating push button 31B is displayed in a predetermined manner as an operation promotion effect, and when the player's action is detected, the first manner in which the display manner of the button image differs from the predetermined manner, or If the display mode of the button image changes to the first mode, the effect mode may change to the second mode after a specific period has elapsed since the display mode of the button image has been changed, and detection of the player's action is detected. Depending on the display mode of the button image later, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player may be different. In addition, after the display mode of the button image changes, in response to detection of the player's action again, reach effect may be executed, or a finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination may be derived and displayed. May be According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the operation promotion effect as the specific effect.

  (Modification 12) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect is not executed when the player's action is not detected during the detection effective period, but this is an example. It is. For example, regardless of whether or not the player's action is detected during the detection effective period, the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect may be performed without fail. In that case, when it is decided to execute a specific effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, in response to the fact that the player's action is not detected during the detection effective period. The specific effect of the second aspect may be performed without executing the specific effect of the first aspect, or the specific effect of the first aspect may be performed and not changed to the second aspect. According to this, for example, in the case where the specific effect to be always executed regardless of whether or not the player's action is detected during the detection effective period is performed as the important effect having a high degree of expectation, the specification It is possible to impress the relationship between the effect and the advantageous state advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Furthermore, although it is decided to execute the specific effect that the effect aspect changes from the first aspect to the second aspect, by not executing the specific effect that the effect aspect changes, during the operation effective period Incentives can be provided for performing specified actions.

  (Modification 13) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the degree of expectation by the effect mode of the operation promotion effect may be higher than the degree of expectation by the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect. This is an example. For example, when the operation promotion effect is executed, the degree of expectation by the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect, which is subsequently executed regardless of whether the player's action is detected or not, is It may be made to be necessarily higher than the expectation degree by the presentation mode of the operation promotion effect. According to this, it can be made to pay attention to whether or not the operation promotion effect is executed, and the effect mode of the specific effect when the operation promotion effect is executed.

  (Modification 14) In the above embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed in the detection effective period during the reach effect of super reach, and the big hit expectation differs depending on the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect. Although an example is shown, this is an example. For example, a detection effective period is provided immediately after the decorative symbol of the same combination as the finalized decorative symbol that is a loss combination is stopped and displayed, and operation promotion effect is executed in the detection effective period, and a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect Depending on the effect mode, any of the finalized decorative symbols may be derived and displayed among the finalized decorative symbols to be a plurality of big hit combinations. According to this, it is possible to improve the expectation for the operation promotion effect or the specific effect to be performed.

  (Modification 15) The effect as in the above modification 14 is only when the decorative symbol of the same combination as the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach aspect. It may be performed. According to this, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach aspect, the sense of expectation can be maintained even after the decorative symbol of the same combination as the finalized decorative symbol which is a lost combination is stopped and displayed. .

  (Modification 16) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is performed on condition that the action of the player has been detected even once during the detection effective period, This is an example. For example, the specific effect may be performed on the condition that the action of the player has been detected a predetermined number of times or continuously for a predetermined period during the detection valid period. In that case, the operation promotion effect may be an effect mode that promotes the player to perform a plurality of operations or an operation continuing for a predetermined time. In addition, on the condition that the action of the player may be detected even once during the detection effective period, and the action of the player is not detected predetermined times or continuously for a predetermined time during the detection effective period. There may be a mixture of cases where conditions are not met. In that case, the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player may be made different depending on which condition the operation promotion effect of the effect mode corresponding to is executed. According to this, since the variation of the operation mode of the player required for the operation means is increased, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  (Modification 17) In the above-described embodiment, as an operation of the player, an example in which the operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B is shown, but this is an example. For example, the operation action of the player performed on the operation means other than the push button 31 such as the stick controller 31A, the touch panel, and the infrared sensor may be detected. In addition, the specific effect is executed in response to detection of the player's action performed on the first operation means such as the push button 31B, etc., and the player performed on the first operation means In order to enable the detection of the motion of the above, the detection of the motion of the player with respect to the second operation means such as the stick controller 31A, the touch panel, and the infrared sensor may be required. According to this, since the variation of the operation mode of the player by the plurality of types of operation means increases, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  (Modification 18) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the operation promotion effect is executed corresponding to the start of the detection effective period, but this is an example. For example, when the operation promotion effect is performed, prior to the start of the detection effective period, a pre-effect is performed in which the effect result is different according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player. It becomes a detection effective period according to notification of a presentation result, and operation promotion presentation may be performed. In that case, by making the effect mode of the operation promotion effect different according to the effect result of the advance effect, not only the effect result of the advance effect but also the effect mode of the operation promotion effect executed thereafter may be noticed it can.

  (Modification 19) Although the gauge image GG which notifies the remaining time of a detection effective period with a gauge was shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, when operation promotion production is performed, this is an example. For example, the remaining time of the detection effective time may be notified in another manner such as a countdown display. According to this, it is possible to execute an appropriate operation promotion effect according to the theme of the gaming machine, the effect mode or the like, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

  (Modification 20) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which button cut-in notice effects of a plurality of types of effect modes having different display modes displayed on the image display device 5 are executed as specific effects. It is an example. For example, among the effect modes of the specific effect, not only those having different display modes displayed on the image display device 5, but also those having different operation modes of the structure in the game area, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. The manner in which the lighting / extinguishing operation is different may be included, and the manner in which the sounds outputted from the speakers 8L and 8R are different may be included. In that case, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the structure in the game area is activated as the effect of the first mode, and the image display device 5 is operated as the effect of the second mode. The types of effects of the first aspect and the second aspect may be different, such as those in which an image or a moving image of a predetermined aspect is displayed. According to this, since the variation of the effect mode of the specific effect increases, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  (Modification 21) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a plurality of types of operation promotion effects with different display modes displayed on the image display device 5 are performed, but this is an example. For example, when the operation promotion effect is executed, the effect mode of the operation means itself is different, such as the lighting mode of the decorative LED provided on the operation means such as the push button 31B changes or the operation means vibrates. It may be According to this, the operation promotion effect can be made more dynamic, and the game interest can be improved.

  (Modification 22) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a button cut-in notice effect is executed as a specific effect, but this is an example. For example, the jackpot promotion promotion executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state may be set as the specific effect. In that case, for example, the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified by changing the effect mode of the specific effect from the first mode to the second mode. According to this, it is possible to make the presentation mode of the jackpot promotion promotion effect change from the first mode to the second mode, and to pay attention to the jackpot promotion promotion as the specific production.

  (Modification 23) In the above embodiment, there is a detection effective period only once during reach effect, and in response to this, the operation promotion effect is executed only once and the player's action is detected, Although an example in which the specific effect is executed only once is shown, this is an example. For example, there may be a plurality of detection effective periods during a predetermined period such as during reach effect. For example, the operation promotion effect is executed corresponding to the first detection effective period, the specific effect is executed according to the detection of the player's action, and the specific effect of the second aspect is executed, or the first If the effect mode changes from the mode to the second mode, the second detection effective period may be started continuously, and the same series of effects may be repeated. Then, for example, when a player's action is not detected or a specific effect which does not change from the first aspect is executed, the series of effects may be ended. When performing such an effect, every time the specific effect is repeated, the expectation for the player to be in an advantageous state of being advantageous when the specific effect of the second aspect is performed is increased. May be According to this, it can be expected that the specific effect of the predetermined mode is repeatedly executed, and can be focused on the number of times of the specific effect.

  (Modification 24) In the above embodiment, a balloon representing a character to be displayed on the image display 5, a background image, etc. are shown as an example in which the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode. Although the presentation aspect of the 1st aspect and the 2nd aspect showed a completely different example which changes to a different aspect, this is an example. For example, the specific effect may be an effect aspect in which a small image imitating a predetermined animal or character displayed on the image display device 5 continues to increase. In the case of such a specific effect, for example, the number of small images finally increasing in the specific effect of the first aspect and the number of small images finally increasing in the specific effect of the second aspect are different. In the second aspect, the number of small images finally increasing in the second aspect is larger than the aspect, and the degree of expectation to be in the advantageous advantageous state for the player is different depending on the number of small images at the end of the specific effect. It is also good. Then, when such a specific effect is executed, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, according to the timing at which the player's action is detected, Speed of increasing small images, changing the number of small images increasing at a time, or ending the detection effective period before reaching the number of small images finally increasing in the specific effect of the first aspect By executing the process, it is possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing when the player's action is detected by the detection means.

  (Modification 25) In the above embodiment, an example has been shown in which the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player can be grasped depending on which specific effect of the effect mode is executed. But this is an example. For example, when the specific effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the effect mode of the specific effect being executed may be displayed. According to this, even if the player does not know the degree of expectation according to the effect mode of the specific effect, the degree of expectation of the specific effect being executed can be grasped.

  (Modification 26) In the above embodiment, there are times when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect changes and when it does not change, and it is better for the player to change than when it does not change. Although the high expectation example controlled to the advantageous advantageous state is shown, this is an example. For example, the effect mode of the specific effect may change without fail. In that case, the effect mode before changing may be a common effect mode regardless of the type of effect mode after changing. For example, there are cases where the specific effect is changed from the common mode to the first mode, and there are cases where the common effect is changed to the second mode, and the change to the second mode than the case of the change to the first mode By setting the expectation degree controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player to be higher in the case of doing, the specific effect can be expected to change to the second mode, and the specific effect can be focused on .

  (Modification 27) In the above embodiment, the detected player's action is the same regardless of the effect mode of the reach effect, but this is an example. For example, when the reach effect of the super reach A is executed or when the effect mode is mode A, one operation action of the player for the operation means is detected, and the reach effect of the super reach B is executed, When the effect mode is mode B, the operation action of the player for a plurality of times with respect to the operation means is detected, and when the reach effect of super reach C is executed or when the effect mode is mode C, the predetermined time for the operation means is continued. The detected player's action, such as detecting an action, may differ depending on the effect mode or effect mode of the reach effect. According to this, it is possible to ask the player for various operation actions, and to improve the game interest.

  (Modification 28) In the above embodiment, when the effect mode of the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect changes, an example in which the first mode directly changes to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect Although shown, this is an example. For example, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes during the reach effect, the specific effect of the first aspect is executed, and after returning to the reach effect after the first period, it is a period obtained by subtracting the first period from the specific period. The specific effect of the second aspect may be executed after the second period has elapsed. Also in the case of such an effect, for example, according to the timing at which the player's action is detected, a specific period from when the specific effect of the first aspect is started to when the specific effect of the second aspect is started is By changing or ending the detection effective period before the specific period elapses, the effect mode is the first aspect to the second aspect regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected by the detection means. It can be made to recognize the place which changes on both sides of reach production.

  (Modification 29) In the above embodiment, even after the specific effect is executed in response to the detection of the player's action, the detection valid period is continued, and the player's action can be detected. It is also good. In the case of such an embodiment, for example, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the specific effect corresponds to detection of the player's action. Different predetermined effects may be performed. In that case, it is desirable that the effect mode of the predetermined effect is an aspect that does not inhibit the specific effect or the additional effect. As an example, when the button cut-in notice effect is executed as the specific effect and the sound advance notice effect is performed as the additional effect as in the above embodiment, the effect mode of the predetermined effect is, for example, that a structure operates It may be any display mode other than the display of an image or a moving image or voice output. Then, the predetermined effect is executed by varying the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player depending on whether or not the predetermined effect is executed in response to the detection of the action of the player. In particular, it is possible to make the production mode of the specific effect change and to pay attention to the predetermined effect.

  (Modification 30) In the above embodiment, when a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is performed, an example is shown in which an operation promotion effect that promotes an action to the player is performed only once. But this is an example. For example, when the specific effect is performed, the operation promotion effect may be performed multiple times. In that case, when the operation promotion effect is executed, the meter changes according to the number of times of detection of the player's operation, the detection time, etc., and the meter effect notifies of success or failure of the effect depending on whether the meter has reached a predetermined value. The specific effect may be performed when the effect results of all the meter effects performed together with each operation promotion effect are successful. According to this, it is possible to pay attention to the success of the meter effect and the specific effect executed when all the meter effects are successful.

  (Modification 31) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect mode of the operation promotion effect does not change, but this is an example. For example, the presentation aspect of the operation promotion effect may be changed from the predetermined aspect to the specific aspect in accordance with the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the case of such an embodiment, the degree of expectation is higher when the operation promoting effect of the specific mode is executed than when the operation promoting effect of the predetermined mode is executed, and the operation promoting effect of the specific mode is executed. The degree of expectation may be higher when the effect mode changes from the predetermined mode to the specific mode than when it is displayed. According to this, it can be expected that the effect mode of the operation promotion effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, and the operation promotion effect can be focused.

  (Modification 32) In the case where the effect aspect of the operation promotion effect can be changed as in the above-mentioned modification example 31, for example, the operation promotion effect of the predetermined aspect which promotes the player to perform the first action is executed Alternatively, when the first action of the player is detected, the operation promotion effect of the specific mode may be performed to promote the player to perform the second action. According to this, it can be expected that a plurality of motions are required, and attention can be paid to the operation promotion effect.

  (Modification 33) In the above embodiment, the reach effect is produced even when the effect of the first aspect or the second aspect is executed as the specific effect of the type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed. Although an example is shown in which an image or a moving image of the same character as the character used in is displayed, this is an example. For example, in response to the reach effect using character A being performed, a characteristic line or phrase that evokes character A although an image or a moving image of character A is not displayed in the effect mode of the specific effect. , Etc., may be included, for example, those for performing an effect attributed to the character A. In the case of such an embodiment, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, an image or a moving image of the same character as the character used for the reach effect is displayed. The specific effect of the first aspect may be executed, and after the specific period has elapsed, it may change to the specific effect of the second aspect in which only characteristic serifs or episodes recalling the character are displayed. According to this, the variation of the specific effect of the type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

  (Modification 34) In the above embodiment, in the above embodiment, as the specific effect of the type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed, the specific effect of any of the effect modes of the first aspect and the second aspect is executed Also in the case, an example is shown in which an image or a moving image of the same character as the character used for reach production is displayed, but this is an example. For example, in response to the reach effect using character A being performed, among the effect modes of the specific effect, there is no effect mode using character A, but another character that recalls the relationship with character A What may perform the presentation used may be included. In the case of such an embodiment, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the character B that recalls the relationship with the character A used for reach effect is used. The specific effect of the first aspect may be executed, and may change to the specific effect of the second aspect using the character C that recalls the relationship with the character A after the specific period has elapsed. According to this, the variation of the specific effect of the type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

  (Modification 35) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a specific effect of a type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed is executed as an effect different from the reach effect, but this is an example. The specific effect may be executed as a part of effect in reach effect. For example, as a reach effect, a battle reach effect in which a plurality of characters fight is executed, including a scene in which character A beats character B and a scene informing that character A has won character B In such a case, the operation promotion effect is executed in a predetermined detection effective period before the scene in which the character A defeats the character B ends, and is executed after the player's action is detected, reach effect A scene in which the character A defeats the character B may be a specific effect of the first aspect, and a scene notifying that the character A wins the character B in the subsequent reach effect may be a specific effect of the second aspect. In that case, the rendering period of the scene in which the character A beats the character B in the reach effect which is the specific effect of the first aspect is the specific period. As described above, also in such an embodiment, the detection effective period ends before the scene of the first aspect, which is the specific effect in the reach production, changes to the scene of the second aspect. Regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected, it is possible not only to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, but also to improve the game interest of battle reach effect.

  (Modification 36) As in the modification 35, when a battle reach effect in which a plurality of characters fight is executed as a reach effect, the operation promotion effect is also executed as a partial effect in the reach effect. Good. For example, when the battle reach effect is such that the result of the battle between the character A and the character B results in the effect among the plurality of characters, non-important characters other than the character A and the character B are defeated The scene may be an operation promoting effect, and such an effect that an unimportant character is defeated each time the player's action is detected may be used. According to this, it is possible to improve the game interest of the battle reach effect.

  (Modification 37) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the button image BG imitating the push button 31B as the operation means is displayed as the operation promotion effect. However, while the operation promotion effect is being performed, the operation means emits light When a physical effect is performed on the operating means where the operating means vibrates or the shape of the operating means changes, the display mode of the image imitating the operating means is physical to the operating means. You may make it change according to an effect. According to this, the presentation mode becomes rich, and the game interest can be improved.

  (Modification 38) In the embodiment, an example is shown in which a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is performed during reach effect, but this is an example. For example, when a variable display effect of “pseudo series” is executed, a button cut-in notice effect as a specific effect is performed during a period of each variable display by the variable display effect of “pseudo series”. May be In that case, the specific effect may be any kind of effect corresponding to the variable display effect of “pseudo series” to be executed. Furthermore, the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player may be made to differ depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed during the variable display effect of “pseudo chain”. Moreover, in such an embodiment, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, a period from the start of the detection effective period to the end of the specific effect is Since it is necessary to be contained during the re-variation effect of “pseudo ream”, as in the above embodiment, when the detection effective period is fixed, the first one is made according to the timing at which the player's action is detected. The specific effect period of one mode is changed, and when the effect period of the specific effect is fixed, the detection effective period may be changed before the effect mode of the specific effect changes. Furthermore, in the case of such an embodiment, regardless of whether or not the effect mode of the specific effect changes, the variable display effect of “pseudo chain” is performed according to the effect mode becoming the second mode. You may make it continue. According to this, it can be expected that the specific effect is executed during the variable display effect of the “pseudo series”, and can be focused on the variable display effect or the specific effect of the “pseudo series”.

  (Modification 39) In the above embodiment, when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, the effect period of the second mode is more than the effect period of the first mode. Although a long thing was shown, this is an example. For example, as in the above embodiment, the player is controlled to an advantageous state more advantageous for the player when the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode than when the effect mode for the specific effect does not change. Although there is a high degree of expectation, there may be an aspect in which the presentation period of the first aspect is longer than the presentation period of the second aspect. As an example, when the specific effect of the first aspect is executed, it is definitely suggested that the variable display result will be a "big hit", and when the effect aspect of the specific effect changes from the first aspect to the second aspect, In the specific effect of the effect mode that suggests that there is a possibility that the jackpot type may be "probable change", the specific effect of the second aspect is more advantageous for the player than the specific effect of the first aspect. Although the degree of expectation controlled to be high is high, it may be easy to recognize that the variable display result is a "big hit" by extending the presentation period of the first effect. According to this, it can be expected whether or not the specific effect is performed.

  (Modification 40) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the timing when the button cut-in notice effect as the specific effect ends is determined timing, but this is an example. The timing at which the specific effect ends may be different depending on the type of other effect being performed when the specific effect is performed, such as the type of reach effect of super reach, for example. In that case, depending on the presentation period of the first aspect determined based on the timing at which the player's action is detected, the presentation period of the second aspect is shortened if the presentation period of the specific presentation exceeds. When the effect period of the specific effect runs short, the effect period of the second mode may be extended. According to this, for example, depending on the type of other effects being performed when the specific effect is performed, such as the type of reach effect of super reach, the specific effects of various effect periods may be performed. Because it is possible, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to detection of winning balls. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using an enclosed type game machine that gives a score, and furthermore, a game value, and a plurality of types of identification that can be identified respectively The present invention is also applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving display results on a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device. Can.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control which indicates the variation time and the variation pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern specification command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the microcomputer for game control, with the first command, the command showing the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo ream, presence or absence of slip effect, etc. The second command may transmit a command indicating a fluctuation time or fluctuation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer is made to select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, the second command is sent after a predetermined period has elapsed. May be 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 must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” is not limited to 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.

  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, the game machine has a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined random variable area provided therein, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the random variable area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a positive change state after the end.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols or decorative symbols of “1” to “8” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but such variable display is such a mode It is not limited to. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived need not necessarily be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol that is 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.

  The random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or changing the update range of each random number.

  In the above embodiment, the main substrate 11 stores the determination table for the random number value, and the main substrate 11 determines the random number value determination table based on the random number value extracted in the main substrate 11 at the start winning prize. Although the random number value determination process is executed with reference to it, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the received determination result. The implementation mode of the pre-reading advance notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the table for determination of the random number is stored in the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted in the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number The random number value determination process may be executed with reference to the random number value determination table, and the prefetching notice effect may be performed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the determination process of the random number value may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value may be performed on both the main substrate 11 and the effect control substrate 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of random number values and execute the determination process of the random number values, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives a random number value and performs determination of whether or not to be a big hit, and when it is a big hit, performs determination of the type of big hit, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in step S may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the advance reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  In the above embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. As described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt request for receiving the effect control command may be generated in response to an interrupt request due to the first bit of serial communication.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  Detection means for detecting the player's action (for example, a push sensor for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 31, etc.) and a detection effective period in which the detection of the player's action is valid Specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect according to the detection of the player's action by the detection means within the period (for example, within a detection effective period which is a period during which the detection of the player's action is effective) In accordance with the operation of the player made on the push button 31B being detected by the push sensor 35B in the processing of step S557 of the effect processing during variable display of FIG. 26, the button cut-in of FIG. CPU for effect control that executes the button cut-in notice effect in step S125 and step S126 or step S130 of the notice effect operation control process 20 and the like, and the specific effect execution means, as the specific effect, an effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect (for example, the button cut of FIG. 23) It is possible to execute the in advance notice effect A3, the button cut in notice effect B3 etc.), and the specific effect is the first aspect even if the action of the player is detected at any timing within the detection effective period. It is possible to change the mode to the second mode after executing in (for example, when performing a button cut-in notice effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, detection of the player's action According to the period until the player's operation performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within the detection effective period, which is a period in which Since the specific period which is the period from the start of the to-in notice effect to the timing when the effect mode changes, the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode regardless of the timing at which the player's operation is detected. Or the effect period of the first aspect and the effect period of the second aspect are each predetermined, and depending on which type of button cut-in notice effect is performed, the first aspect The period during which the detection of the player's action is made effective before the specific period which is the period from the start of the effect to the time when the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode elapses. Adjust the length of the detection validity period so that the detection validity period always ends)

  Thus, regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected by the detection means, it is possible to recognize that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode.

  In addition, when the effect mode of the specific effect does not change (for example, button cut-in notice effect A1 in FIG. 23, button cut-in notice effect A2, button cut-in notice effect B1, button cut-in notice effect B2, etc.) When the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher (for example, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B). In the case of a variation pattern specifying super reach A (big hit), the determination ratio of button cut-in notice effect A3 is the highest, and button cut-in notice effect A2, button cut-in notice effect A1, no execution in order While the percentage of decisions is gradually decreasing, in the case of a variation pattern that specifies Super Reach A (loss), the opposite is true, so the button When the to-in announcement effect A3 is executed, the variable display result is "big hit" at the highest rate, and the variable display result is "big hit" in the order of the button cut-in advance effect A2 and the button cut-in advance effect A1. In the case of a variation pattern that designates the super reach B (big hit) as shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D and the percentage is decreasing, the determination percentage of the button cut-in notice effect B3 is the highest. The decision ratio is gradually lower in the order of button cut-in notice effect B2, button cut-in notice effect B1 and no execution, while it is the reverse in the case of the fluctuation pattern specifying Super Reach B (loss) When the button cut-in notice effect B3 is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” at the highest rate, and the button cut-in Director B2, in the order of a button cut-in announcement attraction B1, variable display result may be that, etc.) as going down the ratio to be a "big hit".

  Thereby, it can be expected that the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, and the specific effect can be focused.

  In addition, the rendering period of the second aspect is longer than the rendering period of the first aspect (for example, it is specified such that the rendering period of the second aspect in the button cut-in notice effect is longer than the rendering period of the first aspect The period may be determined, etc.).

  As a result, by making the second aspect be recognized for a long time, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  Further, additional effect executing means for executing additional effects in response to the specific effect being executed (for example, button cut-in notification effect in the process of step S126 or step S230 of the button cut-in notification effect operation control process of FIG. 27) Are further executed in the process of step S133 in response to the step S133 being executed, and the additional effect execution means is further configured to execute the additional effect execution means from the first aspect as the specific effect. When the effect changing to the second mode is executed, the additional effect is executed in response to the specific effect being executed in the second mode (for example, the specific period in the process of step S 124 in FIG. 27) Has passed, and the button cut-in notice effect of the second mode is executed in the process of step S126, the sound in the process of step S133 Notice may be that, etc.) to run the production.

  As a result, since the additional effect is performed after the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode, it is possible to easily make the player recognize the additional effect.

  In addition, the specific effect execution means executes a specific effect of a type corresponding to the reach effect to be executed (for example, when a button cut-in notice effect is executed, it appears in the reach effect of the super reach to be executed) The button cut-in notice effect may be performed using the same character as the existing character.

  This makes it possible to improve the game interest.

1 Pachinko Machine 2 Game Board 3 Game Machine Frame 4A Special Symbol Display Device 4B Special Symbol Display Device 5 Image Display Device 6A Regular Winning Ball Device 6B Regular Variable Winning Ball Device 7 Special Variable Winning Ball Device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Gaming Effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A 1st starting opening switch 22B 2nd starting opening switch 23 Counting switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that plays a game,
Detection means for detecting the action of the player;
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect in response to the detection of the player's operation by the detection means within a detection effective period which is a period in which the detection of the player's operation is effective;
Special effect execution means capable of executing special effects;
Equipped with
The specific effect execution means is
As the specific effect, during the execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute an effect in which the effect mode changes from the first mode to the second mode after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the effect,
Regardless of the timing at which the player's action is detected within the detection effective period, it is possible to change to the second aspect after executing the specific effect in the first aspect ,
Wherein Ri Do different expectation degree is controlled to an advantageous state and when not set to when a predetermined effect different runs in parallel with the specific effect from the specific effect,
The special effect includes a first special effect using the first character, and a second special effect using the second character and having a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first special effect. ,
During execution of any of the first special effect and the second special effect, the direction when the effect mode of the specific effect is changed from the first mode to the second mode is the first mode from the first mode. The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when not changing to the second aspect,
Even when any of the first special effect and the second special effect is being executed, the direction when the effect mode of the specific effect changes from the first mode to the second mode is at the start of the specific effect Higher than in the second aspect, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is higher,
The effect period of the second aspect is longer than the effect period of the first aspect when the effect aspect of the specific effect changes from the first aspect to the second aspect,
The specific effect includes a first specific effect using the first character and a second specific effect using the second character,
The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect when executing the specific effect during the execution of the first special effect, and performs the specific effect during the execution of the second special effect. A game machine characterized by executing the second specified effect .