JP6593883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that a game ball enters the start opening, and when the determination is made, variable display of symbols is performed. The result of determination is notified by variable display of symbols. And while the variable display of the symbol is performed, the fluctuating effect is performed. In the variation production, the expectation degree of jackpot is suggested, and improvement of the game entertainment interest is aimed at. Also, in the jackpot game, a jackpot game effect is performed, but during the jackpot game effect, the degree of expectation that it will be controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game is suggested, and the game entertainment may be improved is there.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine including an operation unit such as a production button that can be operated by a player (see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, an effect according to the operation of the operation unit is performed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-154846

  However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the gaming fun of the gaming machine in which the effect is produced by operating the operation unit as described above.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the problem is to provide a new gaming machine with improved gaming interest.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, for reference, elements (components) constituting the present invention are represented by corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like. It is written in parentheses. However, the content added in parentheses is an example, and the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the content of this appendix.

<A-1> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that controls a game in an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal normal game state by establishing a specific condition,
A first operation unit operable by a player;
A second operation unit operable by the player;
And an effect control means capable of executing the first effect and the second effect by operating the first operation unit in a predetermined period,
The second effect is an effect suggesting that the game is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous game state than the first effect, or an effect of notifying that the advantageous game state is entered,
The first operation unit is configured to be able to vibrate,
The presentation control means, said running operation promoting effect to promote the operation of the first operating portion in a predetermined time period, by the second operating unit is operated in a state where the operation promoting effect is being performed, the A gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect constituted by vibrations of a first operation unit is executed, and the second effect can be executed by operating the vibrating first operation unit .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the hitting ball supply tray with which the game machine is provided. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view showing a mode that the board movable body with which the game machine is equipped operates. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. It is a front view of indicator provided with the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. (A) is a table showing special figure related random numbers, (B) is a jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is a start winning command specific table. (A) is a table showing common figure related random numbers, (B) is a hit determination table, (C) is a normal fluctuation pattern determination table, and (D) is an open pattern table of electric chews. It is a figure showing the fluctuation production of reach-less loss. It is a figure showing a mode until it becomes reach after a change production starts. It is a figure showing a mode that it branches, when the stop display of the effect design of a loss from normal reach is performed, and when an expansion effect is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that development production is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that strong SP reach A is performed. It is a figure showing the mode of the battle branch point of the battle in strong SP reach A. It is a figure showing a situation where the battle in strong SP reach A is won (a jackpot notification effect is performed) and a stop display of the jackpot effect symbol is performed. It is a figure showing a mode when a spherical button is operated and a sword-type operating body vibrates and does not vibrate in the sword-shaped button operation effective period of a win-loss branch point. It is a figure showing a mode that it defeats in the battle in strong SP reach A (losing rich effect is performed), and it branches to whether stop effect display of a loss effect symbol is performed or a resurrection effect is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the revival production is performed. It is a figure showing the mode of the winning / losing branch point different from FIG. It is a figure showing the example of a change of the loss rich effect in strong SP reach A. It is a figure showing a mode that dialogue notice is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that cut-in notice is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that group notice is performed. (A) is a table showing the correspondence between button effect patterns and button effect effects, (B) is a special operation promotion image, and (C) is a sword-type button operation promotion image. It is a figure showing a hold production. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a notice effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a button effect determination process. FIG. 53 is a flowchart of a button effect determination process and represents a continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a button effect control process. It is an SP reach pattern determination table for a normal performance mode. It is a development effect pattern determination table for the normal effect mode. It is an N reach pattern determination table for a normal performance mode. It is a normal fluctuation production | generation pattern determination table for normal production modes. (A) is a dialogue notice determination table, and (B) is a cut-in notice determination table. (A) is a group notice determination table, (B) is a character angle notice determination table, and (C) is a title color notice determination table. It is a winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination table. It is a button production pattern determination table during development production. It is a group notice button effect pattern determination table. It is a cut-in notice button effect pattern determination table. It is a dialog notice button effect pattern determination table. It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the grip with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure showing the mode of the battle defeat point of the battle in strong SP reach A which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface showing the correspondence of the button effect pattern which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the effect content of a button effect.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine 1 which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the pachinko machine 1. It demonstrates as a direction approaching the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 52 via an outer frame 51 that can be fixed to a game store (not shown), an inner frame 52 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 51, and a hinge 54. A front frame 53.

  The inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 can be opened and closed, respectively. The inner frame 52 is formed with a game board opening 52A having a substantially rectangular shape in front view for fitting a game board 2 described later (see FIG. 2). A transparent glass plate 55 having a substantially rectangular shape in front view is attached to the front frame 53. The glass plate 55 is attached to a glass plate opening 53 </ b> A formed in the front frame 53. When the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 are closed, the game board 2 fitted in the game board opening 52A and the glass plate 55 face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a gaming store, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can visually recognize a gaming area 3 formed on the gaming board 2 described later through the glass plate 55. it can.

Instead of the glass plate 55, a transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the game area 3 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A handle 60 that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 60 is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 112, which will be described later) to be applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Accordingly, the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 53, a hitting ball supply tray (so-called “upper plate”) 61 in which a storage hole 61A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 60 is formed, and accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61. And a surplus ball tray (so-called “lower pan”) 62 in which a surplus hole 62A for storing a game ball that cannot be filled is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a spherical button 63 that can be pressed and a select button 65 that can be pressed are provided on the top surface of the hitting ball supply tray 61. The spherical button 63 constitutes an operation part of the spherical button 63 that can be pressed, and includes a spherical operation body 631 whose upper end is made of a hemispherical transparent member. The spherical operation body 631 is configured to be able to vibrate. Hereinafter, “operation of the spherical operation body 631” and “operation of the spherical operation body 631” may be referred to as “operation of the spherical button 63” and “operation of the spherical button 63”. Furthermore, the spherical button 63 is arranged inside the spherical operation body 631 and has a movable body 632 in a button made of a prismatic body that can vibrate (actuate), and four LEDs attached to the upper surface of the movable body 632 in the button. And an in-button LED 633. Further, the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 and the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 are performed independently.

  Further, an upper decorative unit 200 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 53, a left decorative unit 210 is provided on the left front portion of the front frame 53, and a right decorative unit 220 is provided on the right front portion of the front frame 53. It has been.

  A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decoration unit 200. The frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 661, a second light emitting unit 662, a third light emitting unit 663, and a fourth light emitting unit 664 in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 661 has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 662 has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 663 has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 664 has an “O” shape in front view.

  In addition, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided on the upper side of the right decoration unit 220. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided on the upper side of the left decoration unit 210 as well as the right decoration unit 220.

  A sword-shaped button 64 that can be pressed is provided below the right decoration unit 220. The sword-shaped button 64 constitutes an operation unit that can be operated by pressing the sword-shaped button 64, and includes a sword-shaped operating body 641 that imitates a sword. The sword-type operating body 641 is configured to be able to vibrate. In the following, “operation of the sword-shaped operating body 641” and “operating the sword-shaped operating body 641” may be referred to as “operation of the sword-shaped button 64” and “operating the sword-shaped button 64”.

  Next, the game board 2 and the like will be described. A large opening (not shown) is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, a center decoration body 10 made of a substantially circular ring-shaped frame body is provided along the opening.

  An operable board movable body 15 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided on the further back side of the panel movable body 15. When the panel movable body 15 is waiting at the initial position, the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be viewed from the hollow portion of the center decorative body 10 as shown in FIG. 4. Here, the board movable body 15 is demonstrated using FIG.

  The panel movable body 15 includes an upper movable portion 15U, a lower left movable portion 15L, and a lower right movable portion 15R. When the board movable body 15 stands by at the initial position, the upper movable section 15U, the lower left movable section 15L, and the lower right movable section 15R are held in a state of being separated from each other. When the upper movable portion 15U is used as a reference, the lower left movable portion 15L stands by in the lower left direction of the upper movable portion 15U, and the lower right movable portion 15R stands by in the lower right direction of the upper movable portion 15U. 5A, a part (lower end) of the upper movable portion 15U is visible from the upper end of the hollow portion of the center decorative body 10, while the lower left movable portion 15L and the lower right movable portion 15R. Is not visible from the hollow portion of the center decorative body 10. When the panel movable body 15 operates from this standby state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the upper movable portion 15U moves downward, the lower left movable portion 15L moves in the upper right direction, and the lower right movable portion 15R moves to the upper left. Move in the direction. That is, the upper movable portion 15U, the lower left movable portion 15L, and the lower right movable portion 15R move toward the approximate center of the hollow portion of the center decorative body 10. As this movement progresses, the range covering the display screen 7a of the upper movable portion 15U, the lower left movable portion 15L, and the lower right movable portion 15R is expanded, and from the hollow portion of the center decorative body 10 in the display screen 7a. The visible range is reduced. As shown in FIG. 5C, when each of the upper movable unit 15U, the lower left movable unit 15L, and the lower right movable unit 15R moves to the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a, the upper movable unit 15U and the lower left movable unit are moved. The part 15L and the lower right movable part 15R are combined to form the face of a predetermined phantom character with the entire board movable body 15. At this time, most of the display screen 7a is covered with the upper movable portion 15U, the lower left movable portion 15L, and the lower right movable portion 15R. That is, the part covered by the board movable body 15 of the display screen 7a cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  Returning to the description of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 4, a rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. A game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4 and a center decorative body 10 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In other words, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and other areas by the rail member 4 and the center decoration body 10. The game area 3 is an area where a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that a game nail (not shown) projects from the game area 3. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into a first start port 20, a second start port 22, a general winning port 27, a gate 28, and a first grand prize port 30, which will be described later. , Guide to the second big winning opening 35 and the like.

  In the lower center of the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 having a first start port 20 that is constant, that is, unchanged, is provided without changing the ease of entering a game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) and a variable display (described later) of Special Figure 1. This is the trigger for the acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers. When a game ball wins the first start port 20, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Note that a stage portion 11 for guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface thereof downward is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 and immediately above the first start port 20. Therefore, the game ball that has rolled on the upper surface of the stage unit 11 tends to flow down toward the first start port 20.

  A second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 having a second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 20 in the game area 3. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is a trigger for the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2”) and the variable display of the special figure 2 (hereinafter “Special Figure 2 lottery”). ing. When a game ball wins the second start port 22, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 23 includes an opening / closing member 231 that can be opened and closed. The second start port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 231. The opening / closing member 231 is a flat plate having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening / closing member 231 can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 231 rotates, the opening / closing member 231 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the second start port 22. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 22 only when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state.

  A general winning opening 27 is provided on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3. When the game balls win the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the game area 3 on the upper right side of the electric chew 23, in other words, on the lower right side of the image display device 7 in front view. The passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is a trigger for drawing a normal symbol for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23 and variable display of the normal symbol (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number).

  Further, in the game area 3, a first diagonally upper right portion of the first start winning device 21, in other words, a diagonally lower right portion of the image display device 7 in a front view and immediately below the gate 28, is provided with a first big winning opening 30. A big winning device 31 is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 311 that takes an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 311. The opening / closing member 311 is a flat plate that is substantially horizontally long when viewed from the front, and normally closes the first big prize opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 311 rotates, the opening / closing member 311 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the first grand prize opening 30. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When the game balls win the first grand prize opening 30, a predetermined number (12 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, immediately below the first grand prize winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed obliquely to the left and a guidance stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 32 cannot win the first starting port 20.

  Further, in the game area 3, a second big prize device 36 having a second big prize opening 35 is provided diagonally to the right of the first big prize device 31 and the gate 28. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a blade member 361 that takes an open state and a closed state. The operation of the blade member 361 opens and closes the second big prize opening 35. The blade member 361 is a rod-like body having a shape as seen from the side of the knife blade in front view, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. It is blocking. The vane member 361 can rotate about 70 degrees with the lower end as the center so that the upper end falls to the left side. When the blade member 361 is rotated, the game ball flowing down is received and entered into the second big prize opening 35. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 35 only when the blade member 361 is in the open state. When a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 35, a predetermined number (12 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second grand prize winning device 36 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the second grand prize winning device 36, a gate-shaped second that can detect a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 and pass the game ball downward. A big prize opening sensor 35a is provided. A specific area 37 and a non-specific area 38 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 35a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 35 a are distributed to the specific area 37 or the non-specific area 38 by the distribution device 72. Specifically, the sorting device 72 includes a sorting member 721 that can reciprocate in the left-right direction, and a sorting solenoid 722 that drives the sorting member 721.

  FIG. 6A shows when the sorting solenoid 722 is energized. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the distribution solenoid 722 is energized, the distribution member 721 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass (enter) the specific area 37. When the sorting member 721 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 can easily pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second grand prize opening 35 to the specific area 37 is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 6B shows a state where the distribution solenoid 722 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the distribution solenoid 722 is not energized, the distribution member 721 is in the second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 37. When the sorting member 721 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 35 cannot pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the second big prize port sensor 35a. , Passing through the non-specific region 38. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big prize opening 35 to the non-specific area 38 is referred to as a second route.

  The specific area 37 and the non-specific area 38 are provided with a specific area sensor 37a and a non-specific area sensor 38a that detect game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 37 and 38 and pass the game balls downward. .

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 3, there are provided two out-ports 29 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged to the outside of the game area 3. .

  By the way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side, Can be divided into The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, how to hit a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired right-handed. Is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a plurality of game machine nails (not shown).

  On the 1st flow path R1, the 1st starting port 20, the 2nd starting port 22, and the general winning port 27 are provided. Therefore, the player aims to win the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, or the general winning port 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. be able to. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 22, a gate 28, a first grand prize port 30, and a second grand prize port 35 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right side, thereby passing the gate 28, the second starting port 22, the first big winning port 30, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 35.

  In addition, a display device 40 is arranged on the right side (a portion other than the game area 3) of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 at the right side of the approximately vertical center. As shown in FIG. 7, on the display devices 40, a special figure 1 display 41a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 41b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a normal symbol are variably displayed. A normal symbol display 42 is included. In addition, the display device 40 displays a special figure 1 hold number 43a, which displays a special figure 1 hold number (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 41a), which will be described later. Special figure 2 hold display 43b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number described later (U2: the number of variable display of special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b being held), and a general figure hold number (to be described later) G: the number of normal symbols variable display by the normal symbol display 42 is displayed) is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 41a and the special figure 2 display 41b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a specific figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol) according to a predetermined special figure (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) A big hit game is performed in which the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) are opened in the opening pattern.

  The special figure indicator 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special chart indicator 41 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a special symbol display 41 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a loss pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

  In the variable display of the special figure, the fluctuation display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. In addition, the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22, various random numbers (numerical information) for special drawing lottery and the like are acquired. Sometimes. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 8) as special figure reservation. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first start opening 20 (referred to as a “win ball”) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second start opening 22. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (see FIG. 8) in the special figure storage unit 85 as special figure 1 storage. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 85b (see FIG. 8) in the special figure storage unit 85 as special figure 2 storage. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (special figure 1) and the number of special figures 2 that can be stored in the special figure 2 storage part 85b (special figure 2) Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number is respectively set to four. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the big hit game, the variable display of the special figure for the prize (or the right of special figure lottery) can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure hold number is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is composed of four LEDs, and the number of special figure holds is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold.

  In addition, the variable display of the normal symbol notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery. In the normal symbol variable display, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. A normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of a stopped normal symbol or a variable display) is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second start port 22 (electrical power) is opened in an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game for opening Chu 23) is performed.

  The normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the normal symbol display 42 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). Further, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  Also, before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, the normal symbol variation display mode is such that both LEDs are alternately lit. In addition, the mode of the normal symbol variation display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (numerical value information) for performing a normal symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is temporarily stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8) as a general figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of general map holds (the number of general map holds) that can be stored in the general map storage unit 86. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved drawings is set to four. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 28 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, details of the normal symbol variable display or the auxiliary game are displayed in detail. When a game ball passes through the gate 28 during execution, the variable symbol display (or the right to draw a normal symbol) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, such a normal number of holds is displayed on the general-purpose hold display 44. Specifically, each of the general map hold indicators 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LEDs for the number of general map holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a special symbol lottery, a special symbol variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting to be described later, a normal symbol lottery, a normal symbol variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A main control board 80 for controlling the game profit (game progress), a game effect (variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, a customer waiting effect, a spherical button 63 ( Spherical operation body 631) and sub-control board 90 that performs control related to effects such as button effects that can be accompanied by operation of sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped operation body 641), payout that performs control related to game ball payout, etc. A control board 110 and the like are further provided on the back side of the image display device 7. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the audio control circuit 106, which will be described later. Can be positioned. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and production means (image display device 7, panel movable body 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, spherical operation body 631, button movable body 632, and button LED 633). , And a game effect using a sword-type operating body 641, etc., a customer waiting effect, and an operation of a spherical button 63 (spherical operating body 631) or a sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped operating body 641). It is only necessary to be able to control simple button effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to a RAM 84 of a main control board 80 and a RAM 94 of a sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, the power is turned on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes programs stored in the ROM 83, and input / output of data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 is included.

  The ROM 83 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. Also, the ROM 83 has a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a common figure variation pattern determination table, an electric chew release pattern, which will be described later. Stores tables and so on. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85, the universal diagram storage unit 86, and the like.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the RAM clear switch 89 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who can open the inner frame 52.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 80. The main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, a specific An area sensor 37a, a non-specific area sensor 38a, and a general prize opening sensor 27a are included.

  The first start port sensor 20 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 22 a detects a game ball won in the second start port 22. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 37 a is provided in the specific area 37 and detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 37. The non-specific area sensor 38 a is provided in the non-specific area 38 and detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 38. The general winning opening sensor 27 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

  The various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 232, a first big prize opening solenoid 312, a second big prize opening solenoid 362, and a sorting solenoid 722. The electric chew solenoid 232 drives the opening / closing member 231 of the electric chew 23. The first grand prize winning solenoid 312 drives the opening / closing member 311 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 362 drives the blade member 361 of the second big prize winning device 36. The sorting solenoid 722 drives the sorting member 721 of the sorting device 72.

  In addition, the main control board 80 is connected to the display devices 40 (the special figure display 41, the normal symbol display 42, the special figure hold display 43, and the general figure hold display 44). Display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. In addition, the launch device 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the connected card unit 135 to pay out a prize ball. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental dispenser 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the paid-out lending balls are detected by a lending sensor 132 for counting.

  Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. In addition, a launch volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 112 drives the launching motor 113 so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launch volume knob 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses through the main control board 80, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 98 for inputting and outputting data and signals is included.

  The ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The ROM 93 also includes an SP reach pattern determination table for a normal mode, a development effect pattern determination table for a normal mode, an N reach pattern determination table for a normal mode, a normal variation effect pattern determination table for a normal mode, and a dialogue. Advance notice determination table, cut-in advance notice determination table, group notice notice determination table, character angle notice determination table, title color notice determination table, winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination table, progress effect button effect pattern determination table, group alert button effect pattern A determination table, a cut-in notice button effect pattern determination table, a dialogue notice button effect pattern determination table, and the like are stored. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  Further, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with the power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 150 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 sends the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to the image display device 7. Display control is performed. The connection between the sub control board 90 and the image control board 100 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of signals from the image control board 100 to the sub control board 90. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 143 storing image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 143 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effects) and background images. Has been.

  The VDP 142 reads out image data from the CGROM 143 according to a display list created by the CPU 102 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and develops the image data in a development area in the VRAM 144. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

  The image control board 100 is connected to a rotary knob detection SW (switch) 105a for detecting that a rotary knob (not shown) for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 67 is rotated. Yes. The rotary knob is mounted on the image control board 100 on the back side of the game board 2. When the rotary knob is rotated, the rotary knob detection SW 105a outputs a signal corresponding to the rotary operation position of the rotary knob to the image control board 100. When the image control board 100 inputs a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotary knob, a master volume change command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 transmits the received master volume change command to the voice control circuit 106. As a result, the audio control circuit 106 changes the master volume (volume level) based on the received master volume change command. The voice control circuit 106 performs a voice fluctuation effect or the like at a volume corresponding to the master volume when performing a voice fluctuation effect or the like to be described later.

  In the first embodiment, the master volume is changed by the image control board 100 sending a master volume change command to the audio control circuit 106 via the sub control board 90. However, in order to change the master volume, The master volume change command may be transmitted to the voice control circuit 106 without going through the sub control board 90. It is also possible to provide a rotation knob and rotation knob detection SW 105 a on the sub-control board 90 so that the sub-control board 90 transmits a master volume change command to the audio control circuit 106. Further, a rotation knob and a rotation knob detection SW 105a are provided on the voice control circuit 106 side, and a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotation knob is output to the voice control circuit 106, so that the master volume is changed. good. Note that the operation means for changing the master volume is not limited to the rotary knob, and may be composed of other mechanisms such as a slide switch and a button.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106. Is output. The sound control circuit 106 outputs sound, music, sound effects and the like from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to the set master volume. Variation effects by voice, which will be described later, are performed at a volume corresponding to the master volume. In the first embodiment, the master volume is set in 10 levels from the minimum “0” to the maximum “9”. That is, the minimum of the master volume is “0” indicating silence (silence), and the maximum is “9”. When the master volume “0” is set, the sound effect itself is executed. However, since the sound is muted, the sound effect is not output, or the sound effect itself is not executed. it can.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that the audio control circuit 106 may be a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may perform sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The sub-control board 90 is connected to various solenoids and motors serving as driving sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, the sub control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

  The various solenoids and motors connected to the sub control board 90 include a panel movable body solenoid 15B, a spherical operation body vibration motor 631B, a button movable body vibration motor 632B, and a sword-type operation body vibration motor 641B. ing. The panel movable body solenoid 15 </ b> B drives and operates the panel movable body 15. The spherical operating body vibration motor 631B vibrates the spherical operating body 631. The sword-shaped operating body vibration motor 641B vibrates the sword-shaped operating body 641. The in-button movable body vibration motor 632B vibrates the in-button movable body 632. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the movable board 15 and vibration pattern data for determining the vibration modes of the spherical operation body 631, the button movable body 632, and the sword-type operation body 641. Then, the operation of the movable board 15 and the vibrations of the spherical operating body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-shaped operating body 641 are controlled via the lamp control circuit 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66, the button LED 633, and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80 or the like. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66 and the LED 633 in the button. The light emission of the frame lamp 66 and the in-button LED 633 is controlled according to the data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the in-button LED 633, etc., operation control of the movable panel body 15, and vibration control of the spherical operation body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-shaped operation body 641. It may be executed. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Description of Game by Main Control Board 80 Next, a game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is less than four. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 41a performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed.

  On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game related to the winning is finished. Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is less than four. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 41b performs variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. In other words, the special drawing 2 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game related to the winning is finished.

  In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, winning a game ball at the first start port 20 is referred to as “establishment of the first start condition”, and the special figure 2 hold number ( The winning of a game ball at the second start port 22 when U2) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of the second start condition”. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”.

  In performing such a series of games (special symbol lottery, special symbol variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the main control board 80 acquires special diagram-related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10A, special symbol related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (numerical information) for performing reach determination. The variation pattern random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of special symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535. The range of the jackpot symbol type random number is 0-9. The range of reach random numbers is 0-255. The range of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0-99.

  Next, each determination performed using the special figure related random number will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state (normal probability state / high probability state). That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state. Although details of the normal probability state and the high probability state will be described later, the normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to be relatively low. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is set relatively high.

  In each jackpot determination table, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random values) are distributed to jackpots and losses that are the results of jackpot determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 checks the acquired special symbol random number against the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or lost. As shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state is set with more special symbol random numbers that are determined to be jackpots than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. . If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with a special symbol variable display. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed with a special symbol variable display.

  Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  In the jackpot symbol type determination table, a special symbol type that is variably displayed (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (a jackpot symbol type random number value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type as a result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 10C, three types of jackpot symbols, jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C, are provided as jackpot symbols. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number value is distributed to the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B by 50%. On the other hand, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number value is distributed 100% to the jackpot symbol C.

  Next, reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 10D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the fluctuating effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

  When the special figure is variably displayed, a fluctuating effect is performed according to the variably displayed special figure. The variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as the image display device 7, the movable board 15, the spherical button 63, the sword-shaped button 64, the speaker 67, and the frame lamp 66. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as a variation effect, a variable display of the effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special figure. In other words, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner along with the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped (stopped) as the special symbol is stopped (stopped). An effect that displays the effect symbol is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The production symbol variation production constitutes a part of the “variation production”.

  For example, the display screen 7a is divided into three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. 8C is displayed, and the right effect design 8R is displayed in the right design display area (see FIG. 15 and the like). The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. In the variation display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R scroll from top to bottom, and the numbers displayed (viewed) in the display screen 7a are sequentially switched. In addition, as a mode of the display of variation of the effect symbol, it is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be other modes such as a mode of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left). In the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect symbols.

  When the special figure is stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, various numbers that are sequentially switched on the display screen 7a are specified as one. At this time, a special figure (a result of variable display, that is, a result of a special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 41 by a combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that have been stopped (specified). Is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special drawing lottery on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 instead of grasping the special drawing 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b.

  The reach is an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the change effect (effect symbol change effect). Specifically, the reach is a state in which the effect symbols that are scroll-displayed remain among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the effect symbol that is scroll-displayed is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win, depending on whether or not (see FIG. 16D). The effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display screen 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display screen 7a), that is, although there is no large movement, a small fluctuation (for example, some vertical movement) Repetition of reciprocating motion, repetition of slight oscillation, repetition of enlargement and reduction, etc.). In addition, the aspect of a temporary stop is not restricted to these.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-short-time state (non-time-short reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time-short state (time-short reach determination table). The details of the non-short-time state and the short-time state will be described later, but the non-time-short state and the time-short state are the time required for the special symbol fluctuation display (time from the start of fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed: special figure fluctuation time ), And in the short-time state, the special figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-short-time state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “with reach (generate reach)” and “without reach (not generate reach)”. . Therefore, the main control board 80 checks the acquired reach random number against the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 10 (D), the reach disturbance that is determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” in the reach determination table used in the non-short-time state than in the reach determination table used in the short-time state. A lot of numbers are distributed. If the reach determination result is “with reach (generates reach)”, the reach is basically generated by the variation effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, no reach is generated in the variation effect. That is, when the reach determination result is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, in the variation effect, after the variation display of the effect symbol starts, a special action occurs in the effect symbol in the variation display. The effect symbol variation display is ended, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. In the following, the result of reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is “reach with reach (generates a reach)” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach ( "Reach is not generated)" is sometimes referred to as "unreaching without reach".

  Next, the special pattern variation pattern determination will be described. The special symbol variation pattern determination (special variation pattern determination) is performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table (special variation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. 11 regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is jackpot or loss. This is a determination for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (special diagram variation pattern). The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters relating to special figure fluctuation time, production contents of fluctuation effects and the like. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes information on the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the fluctuation production.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) for displaying the fluctuation to be determined, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed. It is associated with the type (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11-1) used when the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is performed, and the fluctuation of special figure 2. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11-2) used when displaying.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, each of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-time-short state) used in a non-time-short state. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the short time state) used in the short time state.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time-short states includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpots, a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for reach with loss, and a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for loss without reach There is a table. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the jackpot, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the jackpot, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the loss with reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for the loss without reach There is a table.

  Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table for each reachless lose is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0-2, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used. Further, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and a reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table for missing loss.

  As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the type of special symbol, gaming state, etc., the determination value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern which is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Fluctuation pattern random value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, a special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation time corresponding to the special diagram variation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the special diagram display 41. Also, a variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern is performed.

  The special figure variation pattern includes information related to the production flow constituting the content of the production of the fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation time. The effect flow of this change effect is shown in the remarks of the third item from the right of each special figure change pattern determination table shown in FIG. Here, each effect which comprises the production | presentation flow of the fluctuation production linked | related with the special figure fluctuation pattern is demonstrated.

  First, the types of variation effects will be described. The variation effect includes a normal variation effect in which the variation display mode ends while the variation display mode is maintained in the normal normal mode after the start of variation display of the effect symbol, and a variable display mode after the variation display of the effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect that becomes a special aspect different from usual. Here, the special embodiment includes the reach described above.

  Next, various effects that make up the effect flow of the variable effects will be described. There are normal A, normal B, shortened A, shortened B, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, and special reach (SP reach) as the effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effect. The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach). The weak SP reach includes a normal weak SP reach (“weak SP reach (normal)” in FIG. 11) and a reviving weak SP reach (“weak SP reach (revival)” in FIG. 11). The strong SP reach includes a normal strong SP reach ("strong SP reach (normal)" in FIG. 11) and a reviving strong SP reach ("strong SP reach (revival)" in FIG. 11).

  The normal A and the normal B are effects that constitute a part of the normal variation effect in the non-time-saving state described later from the start of the change display of the effect symbol to the end (until the stop display of the effect symbol starts). . That is, normal A and normal B constitute the normal variation effect itself in the non-time-short state. The normal A is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 10 seconds, and the normal B is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds.

  The shortening A and the shortening B are effects that constitute a part of the normal variation effect in a short time state to be described later until the effect symbol variation display starts and ends (until the effect symbol stop display starts). That is, the shortening A and the shortening B constitute the normal variation effect itself in the time-short state. The shortening A is a normal variation effect when the special figure variation time is 6 seconds, and the shortening B is a normal variation effect when the special diagram variation time is 3 seconds.

  Normal reach (N reach) is a state in which the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) immediately after reaching reach, in other words, two identical production symbols constituting part of the stoppage mode of jackpot notification Is an effect in which the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates at a lower speed than usual in a state where is temporarily stopped for a predetermined time. The expectation degree of jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than the normal variation effect and lower than the development effect and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends with normal reach, the remaining one effect symbol that varies at the low speed stops. If it is normal reach in the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. If it is a normal reach in the case of losing, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the variation effect does not end in normal reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes again at high speed, and the reach is maintained and the next effect ("Development effect" in the first embodiment) is developed (switched). .

  The development effect is an effect connected to SP reach (strong SP reach or weak SP reach) in a state where the reach is maintained. That is, the development effect branches into a strong SP reach or a weak SP reach. Therefore, the variation effect does not end with the development effect. In other words, whenever a development effect is developed, either weak SP reach or strong SP reach is performed.

  The SP reach is an effect that is performed for a longer time than the N reach while the reach is maintained. In the SP reach, the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although details will be described later, in the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character at an enemy base is displayed on the display screen 7a (a video for battle flows on the display screen 7a). On the other hand, in the weak SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed on the display screen 7a (battle video flows on the display screen 7a).

  Next, normal strong SP reach, recovery strong SP reach, normal weak SP reach, and recovery weak SP reach will be described. As described above, the battle scene is displayed on the display screen 7a in the SP reach (weak SP reach and strong SP reach). And basically, winning a battle represents a big win. On the other hand, defeating a battle represents a high possibility of being a loser (though it is rich), but defeating a battle can be a big hit. Specifically, after defeating the battle and making it appear as if it is a loss, an effect that represents the jackpot win may be performed and then the jackpot effect symbol may be stopped and displayed. In the following, performing an effect that represents a big win after defeating a battle and making it appear as if it is a loss is referred to as a “revival effect”. Therefore, the revival effect can be executed only in the case of a big hit. The strong SP reach where the revival effect is performed in the case of a big win is called “revival strong SP reach”. That's it. In addition, since the revival effect is not performed in the case of losing, the strong SP reach in the case of losing is “normal strong SP reach”. Similarly, the weak SP reach where the revival effect is performed in the case of a big win is called “revival weak SP reach”. "Weak SP reach in the case of loss is called" normally weak SP reach ".

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. Judgment result) and the production contents of the fluctuation production are associated with the name.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, jackpot symbol type determination, reach determination, and special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) with the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

  The jackpot game consists of a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35), and from the start of the big hit game until the first round game is started. It includes an opening (also expressed as OP) and an ending (also expressed as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game (first round) is called “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game is called “10 rounds (10R)”.

  The elements that constitute such a jackpot game (the jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning holes 30, 35 are opened in each round game, the type and opening of the big prize opening where each opening is performed. The time (opening pattern), the time for closing until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), and the like are included. Each of these elements is associated with the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 12 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot symbol. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Here, the jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

  In the jackpot game (first jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol A, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened over a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. From 9R to 15R, the first is over 0.1 seconds per round game. The grand prize opening 30 is opened, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game in 16R (final round). In the jackpot game from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the prize winning to the big prize opening cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is nine. The actual number of round games is the number of round games in which a game ball can actually win up to the maximum number of winnings per round game (eight in the first embodiment).

  In the jackpot game (second jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol B, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and from 1R to 15R, the first for the maximum 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 30 is opened, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second per round game. In the jackpot game, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the prize winning to the big prize opening cannot be expected. That is, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 8.

  In the jackpot game (third jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol C, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 15R, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for 29.5 seconds at the maximum per round game, and at the maximum for 29.5 seconds per round game at 16R (final round). The two major winning openings 35 are opened. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

  In 16R of each jackpot game 1-3, the distribution solenoid 722 is energized for 15 seconds after the start of 16R, and the distribution member 721 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 6A). . Therefore, in 16R of the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the game is determined from the relationship between the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 35 and the time and timing controlled to the first state of the distribution member 721. It is easy for the ball to pass through the specific area 37 (the game ball enters the specific area 37). On the other hand, in the second jackpot game 16R, the game ball is placed in the specific region 37 based on the relationship between the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 35 and the time and timing controlled to the first state of the sorting member 721. It is almost impossible (difficult) to pass through (to make the game ball enter the specific area 37). Thus, in the jackpot game, the vane member 361 has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows easy passage of the game ball through the specific area 37 (hereinafter also referred to as “V passing”) during the jackpot game. And the jackpot game in which the blade member 361 and the sorting member 721 are operated in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the passing of the specific area 37 of the game ball is impossible or difficult. There is. Thus, winning the jackpot symbol A and jackpot symbol C associated with the jackpot game in which the blade member 361 and the sorting member 721 operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as “V long jackpot”. On the other hand, winning the jackpot symbol B associated with the jackpot game in which the blade member 361 and the sorting member 721 operate in the V short opening pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

  The main control board 80 newly sets a gaming state after the jackpot game as the jackpot game ends. Specifically, if the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the main control board 80 sets a high probability state as the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the main control board 80 does not set a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game unless the game ball passes V during the jackpot game. Therefore, if the above-mentioned V long jackpot (bonus symbol A or jackpot symbol C) is won, the game will proceed with a high probability after the jackpot game with a high probability as the jackpot game ends. Become. On the other hand, when a V short jackpot (big jackpot symbol B) is won, the game progresses with a high probability after the jackpot game in a normal probability state.

  Further, the main control board 80 sets a time-shortening state with the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether or not V passes during the jackpot game (regardless of whether or not V passes). However, in this case, the number of time reductions differs depending on whether or not the game ball has passed V during the jackpot game. The number of time reductions is the upper limit value of the number of times of special symbol variable display that can be executed in the time reduction state. If the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “180 times”. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “100 times”.

  As described above, the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is 50% for jackpot symbol A (V long jackpot) and 50% for jackpot symbol B (V short jackpot). . On the other hand, the jackpot symbol type allocation rate for the special symbol 2 based on the jackpot symbol type determination is 100% for the jackpot symbol C (V long jackpot). That is, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the winning at the second start port 22 is a jackpot, the V long jackpot game is always executed. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special drawing 2 lottery in which the game ball is won in the second starting port 22 rather than the special drawing 1 lottery in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20 However, this is advantageous for the player.

  Further, the main control board 80, once the game ball wins the starting openings 20 and 22 and acquires the special figure related random numbers, once stored in a region (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The start winning command includes information (whether or not) regarding whether or not the game is a big hit. Further, the start winning command includes information (starting port information) indicating which of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 22 has been won. Further, the start winning command includes information (gaming state information) indicating whether the winning state is a normal probability state or a high probability state. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The start winning command only needs to include at least the success / failure information, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the special symbols are variably displayed based on the special symbol related random numbers. However, prior to the special symbol variable display executed based on the special symbol related random numbers, the success / failure information or the like is displayed on the sub-control board 90. By transmitting to, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect, which will be described later, and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, the main control board 80 performs the normal symbol lottery on the condition that when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display 42 performs variable display of normal symbols (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 is ended. Further, in the following, the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of a general-purpose variable start condition”.

  When performing such a series of games (normal symbol lottery, normal symbol variable display, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires the normal symbol random number when the general symbol variation start condition is satisfied, Based on this, a hit determination is performed. A range is appropriately provided for normal symbol random numbers. Specifically, the range of normal symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 14A).

  The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the winning determination table shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 14B, the symbol determination value used in the short-time state is assigned more regular symbol random numbers that are determined to be hit than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the normal symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the normal symbol.

  Next, normal pattern variation pattern determination (common pattern variation pattern determination) will be described. The fluctuation pattern determination of the normal symbol is a determination for determining the normal fluctuation pattern using the general fluctuation pattern determination table (normal fluctuation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. The normal pattern variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to variable display of a normal symbol such as a normal diagram variation time. The normal fluctuation pattern includes a hit determination result in addition to the normal fluctuation time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time-short ordinary figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in a non-temporal state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (in a short-time state) ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Each ordinary pattern variation pattern determination table stores one ordinary pattern variation pattern which is a result of variation pattern determination of a normal symbol. That is, the main control board 80 determines the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP1 (normal figure fluctuation time of 15 seconds) if it is in a non-time-short state, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds) if it is a time-short state. ). The normal symbol change display according to the normal symbol change time determined by this determination is performed by the normal symbol display 42.

  Thus, the normal symbol variable display is performed on the normal symbol display 42 by performing the hit determination and the normal symbol variation pattern determination. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the normal symbol lottery) in the variable display of the normal symbol, the auxiliary game is executed.

  In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 23 (second starting port 22) is opened and closed. The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the closing time between opening when the second start port 22 is opened a plurality of times (so-called “ Interval time "). Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game using the open pattern table of the electric chew shown in FIG. 14 (D) based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). In the open pattern table of the electric chew, auxiliary game components are stored for each gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). Therefore, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes an auxiliary game according to the gaming state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

  In the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, even if the auxiliary game is executed, it is difficult to win the game ball to the electric chew 23.

  In the auxiliary game in the short time state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds, and the second opening time is 2.5 seconds. The interval (closing) time between the first opening and the second opening is 1.0 second. Therefore, when an auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to win a game ball in the electric chew 23.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are each provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 41 is operating is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not operating is referred to as a “normal probability state”. Therefore, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol indicator 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol indicator 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is in operation is referred to as a “short time state”, and a state in which the special time display 41 is not in operation is referred to as a “non-time short state”. In the short-time state, the special figure fluctuation time (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) tends to be shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, in the short-time state, the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special-figure fluctuation pattern table determined so that the number of special-figure fluctuation patterns with a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. Performed (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is activated, a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than when the special figure display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, in the short-time state, the hit determination is performed using a hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number determined to be a win is larger than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 14B). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated.

  Further, in the short-time state, the normal time fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the first embodiment, the usual figure fluctuation time is determined based on a usual figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the normal time change time is determined to be 15.0 seconds in the non-time-short state, and is determined to be 3.0 seconds in the time-short state.

  Further, in the time-short state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 is activated, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game is set longer than that in the non-time-shorting state.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function of the electronic chew 23 are activated, the electric chew 23 is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Are frequently released, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 22. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 22 by the electric chew 23) is executed. Therefore, the high base state can also be referred to as the electric support control state or the easy entry state. On the other hand, the low base state can also be referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the function is not activated by activation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the open time extension function of the electric chew 23. It is sufficient that the electric chew 23 is easier to be opened than at times. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game ball passes the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (180 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  The game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state) and a short time unless the game ball passes the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. State and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-probability base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  Note that the gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. In addition, with the start of the big hit game, the game state is set to the normal game state.

4). Description of Production by Sub-Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special symbol lottery, special symbol variable display, jackpot game, etc., when the game ball wins the start openings 20 and 22. The sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the contents of the games played by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 31, the display screen 7a of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movable board 15, the spherical button 63, the sword-shaped button 64, and the like are schematically simplified in order to explain various effects. Is extracted. First, an effect mode in which effect contents of a variable effect are associated will be described.

4-1. Effect mode The change effect is performed according to the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect contents of the change effect are associated with the effect mode. In other words, the effect contents of the change effect according to the special figure change pattern are set for each effect mode. The production mode is associated with the gaming state. In the first embodiment, as the production mode, the normal production mode associated with the normal gaming state, the probability variation production mode associated with the high probability state and the short time state (high accuracy base), the normal probability state and the short time state ( The short-time effect mode associated with the low-probability low base) is set. In short, the variation effects include a variation effect in the normal effect mode, a change effect in the probability change effect mode, and a change effect in the time reduction effect mode.

  On the display screen 7a, a background image of a system different from the effect symbol variation effect is displayed. This background image is mainly an effect other than the development effect and the SP reach in the effect design variation effect, in other words, all the sections in the normal variation effect and before the development effect in the special variation effect (the interval from the start of the change effect to the reach + N It is the background image in the section up to reach). This background image is associated with the effect mode, and the background image differs depending on the effect mode. That is, the background image includes a background image for the normal effect mode, a background image for the probability variation effect mode, and a background image for the time-saving effect mode. In the following description, the changing effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

4-2. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 starts the special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The variation effect is controlled based on the variation pattern determination result of the special symbol). In the variation effect, a variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol variation effect) is performed on the background image on the display screen 7a. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. When the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the possibility of winning the jackpot (the so-called “big hit expectation”) may be suggested. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, the display screen 7a displays a background image G11 for a normal effect mode made up of a mountain landscape. Then, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable state, and the special symbol is changed from the state of waiting for the variable symbol variable display. When the variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started with the start. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the newly started special symbol fluctuation display is a special figure fluctuation pattern with no reach loss, the special symbol fluctuation display ends (the special symbol is stopped) without reaching. With the display), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with the losing eyes (so-called “separated eyes”) peculiar to the losing without reach. For the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, that is, at the end of the effect symbol variation display, for example, as shown in FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), the right effect design 8R temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and finally the middle effect design 8C temporarily stops at the approximate vertical center position, The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are temporarily stopped in a state where they are lined up at substantially the center in the vertical direction are completely stopped as they are as shown in FIG. 15E, and the stop is confirmed (the effect symbol 8L). , 8C, and 8R are stopped).

  In the example of FIG. 15, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the temporary stop is performed in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R → the middle effect symbol 8C. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this. Can be set appropriately. For example, the temporary stop may be performed in the order of middle effect symbol 8C → right effect symbol 8R → left effect symbol 8L. First, the right effect design 8R and the left effect design 8L may temporarily stop, and then the middle effect design 8C may temporarily stop. Further, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be temporarily stopped simultaneously. Moreover, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the temporary stop may not be performed and the effect symbol may be stopped suddenly completely. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  Next, a fluctuating effect when reach occurs will be described. Also in this case, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 16A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a. Suppose that the special symbol variation display is started and the variation symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R variation display is started as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the left effect design 8L consisting of the number “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then the same number as shown in FIG. 16 (D). The right effect symbol 8R consisting of “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position and reaches reach (reach occurs or is established).

  In the example of FIG. 16, when reach occurs, the temporary stop is performed in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the temporary stop may be performed in the order of the right effect symbol 8R → the left effect symbol 8L. Further, the right effect design 8R and the left effect design 8L may be temporarily stopped simultaneously. Further, as a combination of effect symbols constituting the reach, a reach may be generated between the right effect symbol 8R and the medium effect symbol 8C. Reach may be generated between the left effect symbol 8L and the middle effect symbol 8C. Further, the number of effect symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”, and can be set as appropriate. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  Next, an effect (reach effect) performed in a state where the reach is held after reach is established will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when reach is established, N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). When the N-reach is started, the medium effect symbol 8C that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated. Here, when the variation effect being executed ends with N reach, from the state of N reach, the medium effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction and the effect symbol corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is displayed. Stop display is performed. If the lottery result of the special drawing lottery attributed to the variation effect being executed is “losing”, the effect symbol indicating the losing is stopped. In this fluctuating effect, reach has occurred, so as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a medium effect symbol 8C composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 17 (B)) Temporarily stop. Then, with the end of the special symbol fluctuation display (special symbol stop display), as shown in FIG. 17 (C), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R is performed. Although not shown, if the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit” and the variation production ends with N reach, the middle production symbol 8C consisting of the same numbers as the numbers constituting the reach is in the vertical direction. Temporarily stops at the approximate center position, and with the end of the special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of effect design 8C and right effect design 8R is performed.

  On the other hand, in the case of not ending with N reach, in other words, when developing to weak SP reach or strong SP reach through the development effect, for example, when the medium effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped with N reach, the timing and roughly At the same timing, the medium effect symbol 8C starts to display the fluctuation display in the normal mode (at a high speed) again, and develops into a development effect.

  Next, the development effect will be described. When the development effect is started, as shown in FIG. 18A, the temporarily stopped left effect symbol 8L moves to the upper left of the display screen 7a while being reduced, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol 8R. Moves to the upper right of the display screen 7a while being reduced. When the development effect is started, the background image G11 is switched to the background image G12 dedicated to the development effect. In the background image G12 dedicated to the development effect, first, a scene where the main character stands is displayed.

  In the development effect, next, a period during which the pressing operation of the spherical button 63 is valid (spherical button operation effective period) is generated, and a spherical button operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the spherical button 63 is performed. Is called. In the spherical button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 18B, for example, a spherical button operation promotion image G2 that prompts the user to operate the spherical button 63 is displayed. The spherical button operation promotion image G2 includes an image (spherical button image) G21 representing the spherical button 63 and an image representing the pressing operation of the spherical button 63 (character “PUSH” + downward white arrow: spherical button Operation image) G22 and an image (valid period remaining time image) G23 representing the remaining time of the spherical button operation effective period. The valid period remaining time image G23 changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining period of the valid period. While the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed (the spherical button operation promotion effect is executed), the operation on the spherical button 63 is effective. That is, in the spherical button operation effective period, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed (a spherical button operation promotion effect is executed). Here, the time of the spherical button operation effective period (spherical button operation effective time), in other words, the time of displaying the spherical button operation promotion image G2 (execution of the spherical button operation promotion effect) is 4 seconds. Is set. However, if the spherical button 63 is operated during the spherical button operation effective period, even if the spherical button operation effective time has not elapsed since the spherical button operation effective period started, the spherical button operation effective The period, in other words, the display of the spherical button operation promotion image G <b> 2 (execution of the spherical button operation promotion effect) is ended by an operation on the spherical button 63.

  A predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the spherical button operation effective period starts, and for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, a spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed (a spherical button operation promotion effect is displayed). If the spherical button 63 is operated while being executed), the development effect is then developed into any one of the three types of effect contents. In the first development, first, as shown in FIG. 18 (D-1), the upper movable unit 15U, the lower left movable unit 15L, and the lower right movable unit 15R move and unite, and most of the display screen 7a Cover the area. Next, after this united state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the movable panel 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) returns to the original initial position as shown in FIG. 18 (E-1). When the display screen 7a appears, the hero character transformed into a phantom character represented by the combined board movable body 15 is displayed on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, in the second development, the panel movable body 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) is not operated, and the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIGS. 18D-2 to 18E-2. Then, after a normal hero character that has not been transformed (displayed in FIG. 18A) appears, the character is transformed into a monster character represented by the movable board 15. Further, in the third development, the panel movable body 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) does not operate, and the display screen 7a is displayed as shown in FIGS. 18D-3 to 18E-3. Then, a normal hero character (displayed in FIG. 18A) that has not transformed appears.

  As described above, in the development effect, when the spherical button 63 is operated while the spherical button operation promotion effect is being executed, one effect content among the three types of effect contents is developed. That is, in the first embodiment, three production types are set for the development production. In the following, after the spherical button operation promotion effect is executed, the movable board 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) operates as shown in FIGS. 18D-1 to 18E-1, The development effect in which the hero character transformed into a phantom character appears on the display screen 7a is referred to as “development effect 1”. Further, after the spherical button operation promotion effect is executed, the movable panel 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) does not operate as shown in FIGS. 18D-2 to 18E-2. The development effect in which a normal hero character appears on the display screen 7a and transforms into a monster character is referred to as “development effect 2”. Further, after the spherical button operation promotion effect is executed, the movable panel 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) does not operate as shown in FIGS. 18D-3 to 18E-3. A development effect that does not transform into a phantom character but appears as a normal hero character that has not transformed on the display screen 7a is referred to as "development production 3".

  In the above description, any one of the three effects can be obtained by operating the spherical button 63 (when the spherical button operation promotion effect is being executed) during the spherical button operation effective period. Expanded to content. However, even when the spherical button 63 is not operated during the spherical button operation effective period (when the spherical button operation promotion effect is being executed), the spherical button operation effective period (the spherical button operation promotion effect) In other words, even if the spherical button operation effective time elapses, the effect content is expanded to any one of the three types. In this case, the same effect content is developed regardless of whether or not the spherical button 63 is operated.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the development effect, at the timing when the spherical button operation effective period occurs, instead of the spherical button operation effective period, the period during which the operation of the sword button 64 is effective (sword type button operation effective Period) may occur. In this case, instead of the spherical button operation promotion effect, an effect (sword-type button operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the sword-type button 64 is executed. In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, an image (a sword-type button operation promotion image) that prompts the operation of the sword-type button 64 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the top of the background image G12, similarly to the spherical button-operation promotion image G2. The When the sword-shaped button 64 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, as in the case where the sphere-shaped button 63 is operated during the sphere-shaped button operation effective period, FIG. 18 (D-1) to FIG. E-1), FIG. 18 (D-2) to FIG. 18 (E-2), or FIG. 18 (D-3) to FIG. 18 (E-3) develops development effects.

  As described above, when the development effects 1 to 3 are performed, the weak SP reach or the strong SP reach is performed thereafter. That is, the development effect is a crossroad that relays the development to weak SP reach or strong SP reach. And the expectation degree in which weak SP reach is performed and the expectation degree in which strong SP reach is performed differ with the production contents of the development effect. In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation that strong SP reach is executed in the order of development effect 1> development effect 2> development effect 3 is high. On the other hand, there is a high expectation that the weak SP reach will be executed in the order of development effect 1 <development effect 2 <development effect 3. In the first embodiment, the strong SP reach is always executed after the development effect 1 is executed.

  Next, strong SP reach will be described. In the strong SP reach, mainly on the display screen 7a, an image of the main character playing a battle with the enemy character at the base of the enemy character flows (displayed). Strong SP reach A and strong SP reach B are provided as performance types of strong SP reach. The strong SP reach A is an effect that the main character battles with the enemy character A. On the other hand, the strong SP reach B is an effect that the main character battles with the enemy character B. In the strong SP reach A and the strong SP reach B, the strong SP reach A has a higher expectation degree of jackpot. Here, strong SP reach A will be described using strong SP reach A. In addition, in the strong SP reach, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the display screen 7a, the sound output from the speaker 67, the light emission by the frame lamp 66, and the effect of the operation by the movable panel 15 are also appropriately performed.

  When the strong SP reach A is started, as shown in FIG. 19A, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in which the reach is maintained is performed at the upper right of the display screen 7a in a reduced state, and further developed. The background image G12 for the effect is switched to the background image G13 dedicated to the strong SP reach A. Then, when switching to the background image G13, the title image G3 “Destroy enemy A in FIG. 19A!” Representing the start of strong SP reach A at the center of the display screen 7a. Largely displayed, the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is started. If the SP reach B is strong, the content of the title image G3 is “Destroy enemy B!”.

  Next, after the battle has progressed to some extent, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the base of the enemy character A is displayed in the background image G13, a spherical button operation valid period occurs, and FIG. As shown in C), the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the background image G13 (a spherical button operation promotion effect is executed). The spherical button operation valid period here is set to 3 seconds.

  Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the spherical button operation effective period occurs and the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, when the spherical button 63 is operated, As shown in FIGS. 19D to 19E, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is erased, and the background image G13 is a scene image in which the base of the enemy character A is attacked and damaged. Flows.

  Then, the battle in the strong SP reach A further proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 20A, in the background image G13, the main character (the character on the right side in FIG. 20A) and the enemy character A (FIG. 20A). ) In the battle with the character on the left side), the scene is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a branch point (winning / branching branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. When the winning / losing branch point is reached, a period during which the sword-shaped button 64 is effectively depressed (sword-shaped button operation effective period) is generated, and a sword-shaped button operation promotion effect for urging the sword-shaped button 64 is performed. .

  In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 20B, for example, an image G4 that prompts the user to operate the sword-shaped button 64 is displayed. Note that the image G4 that prompts the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 here is different from the sword-shaped button operation promotion image that can be displayed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period during the above-described development effect, and the sword-shaped button related to the winning / losing branch point. It is an image which comprises the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect peculiar to the operation effective period. Therefore, hereinafter, the image G4 that prompts the operation of the sword-type button 64 is referred to as a “special sword-type button operation promotion image G4” in order to distinguish it from the sword-type button operation promotion image being developed. Also, in order to distinguish the sword-type button operation promotion effect related to the win / loss branch point from the sword-type button operation promotion effect such as the development effect, it is called “special sword-type button operation promotion effect”.

  The special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 includes an image (special sword-type button image) G41 representing the sword-type button 64 and an image representing the push-down operation of the sword-type button 64 (character “push sword”: special sword-type button operation Image) G42 and an image (special effective period remaining time image) G43 representing the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period. The effective period remaining time image G43 changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period.

  While the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 is displayed (the special sword-type button operation promotion effect is executed), the operation on the sword-type button 64 is effective. That is, the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 is displayed (the special sword-type button operation promotion effect is executed) during the sword-type button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. Therefore, when the sword-shaped button operation effective period ends, the special sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 is deleted (the special sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is also ended). The time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective time) related to the winning / losing branch point is set to 5 seconds. If the sword-shaped button 64 is operated during the display of the sword-shaped button operation effective period, in other words, the display of the special sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the special sword-shaped button operation promotion effect), The button operation effective period, in other words, the display of the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the special sword-type button operation promotion effect) ends.

  In the following description, the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed (the sword-shaped button operation effective period has expired) without the sword-shaped button 64 being operated since the sword-shaped button operation effective period starts, in other words, When the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period becomes “0”, the end of the sword-shaped button operation effective period is referred to as “sword-shaped button operation effective period expiration”. On the other hand, when the sword-shaped button operation effective period has not elapsed since the sword-shaped button operation effective period has started (in other words, the sword-shaped button operation effective period has not expired), in other words, When the sword-shaped button 64 is not set to “0”, the sword-shaped button operation effective period is ended by the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 is called “sword-shaped button operation effective period operation end”. That is, the end of the sword-shaped button operation effective period includes the end of the sword-shaped button operation effective period and the end of the sword-shaped button operation effective period.

  When the sword-shaped operating body 641 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, if the special figure variation pattern related to the strong SP reach A being executed is a variation per normal strong SP, FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (B), the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) from the time of the operation, and a video of the main character winning the battle flows in the background image G13. The vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 and the display of the video of the victory in the battle on the image display device 7 constitute an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notification effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 21 (D), a stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit as it is. Is called. When the sword-shaped button operation effective period expires, the jackpot notification effect is started when the sword-shaped button operation effective period ends.

  Here, only the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 constituting a part of the jackpot notification effect may be performed in advance. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the spherical button 63 is operated in the situation where the sword-shaped button 64 is not operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, Although the button 64 is not operated, the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates from the time when the spherical button 63 is operated, as shown in FIG. That is, a part of the jackpot notification effect is started in advance.

  Thus, if it is normal (originally), the jackpot notification effect is performed by operating the sword-shaped button 64, and the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates as the jackpot notification effect. Only the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 constituting a part of the sword is performed in advance. When the sword-shaped button 64 is operated at the winning / losing branch point and the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates and the jackpot is determined, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is operated by operating the spherical button 63. Whether or not the jackpot is confirmed can be known before the operation of the sword-type operating body 641 based on whether or not it vibrates.

  Thus, by operating the spherical button 63 (when the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 is displayed) during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, it is a part of the jackpot notification effect. Since the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 is performed in advance, the player can feel as if there were two chances up in one sword-shaped button operation effective period. Therefore, the game entertainment interest is improved. In addition, in the one-time sword-type button operation valid period, since the chances can be felt by using different operation means of the sphere-type button 63 and the sword-type button 64, the game entertainment is further improved. Furthermore, since the spherical button 63 and the sword-shaped button 64 are provided at positions where it is difficult to operate with one hand at the same time, the gaming fun is further improved. In addition, during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point (when the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 is displayed), part of the jackpot notification effect is performed by operating the spherical button 63. Then, since the remaining portion of the jackpot effect is performed by operating the sword-shaped button 64, the effect of the jackpot notification effect is improved.

  Further, the operation of the spherical button 63 during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point does not affect the sword-type button operation effective period and the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4. That is, even if the spherical button 63 is operated during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, the display of the sword-type button operation effective period and the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 does not end (FIG. 22 ( See B-1)). The display of the sword-type button operation effective period and the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 proceeds in the same manner regardless of whether or not the spherical button 63 is operated during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22C-1, when the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates by operating the spherical button 63, the player can operate the vibrating sword-shaped operating body 641. Even when the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates in advance by the operation of the spherical button 63, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not move for a predetermined time from when the sword-shaped button 64 is operated or when the sword-shaped button operation valid period expires. Vibrate (eg, 3 seconds). That is, the vibration time of the sword-type operating body 641 becomes longer. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of the jackpot notification effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), even if the spherical button 63 is operated before the sword-shaped button 64 is operated in the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point, FIG. ), The sword-shaped operating body 641 may not vibrate. As described above, the display of the sword-type button operation effective period and the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 does not end by the operation of the spherical button 63. ), The sword-shaped operating body 641 which is not vibrating after the operation of the spherical button 63 can be operated. Here, if the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A being executed is a fluctuation per normal strong SP, the above-mentioned jackpot is obtained when the sword-type operating body 641 is operated or when the sword-type button operation valid period expires. A notification effect is performed. In this way, even if the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate due to the operation of the spherical button 63, the loss is not confirmed and the jackpot desire remains, so that the effect of reducing the winning / losing branch point is prevented, The discouragement of the player due to the sword-type operating body 641 not vibrating can be prevented.

  In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A currently performed is the normal strong SP loss fluctuation, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point. Then, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23B, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate, and an image in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows in the background image G13. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating a loss, and as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating a loss as it is. Is called.

  On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A currently performed is the fluctuation per reviving strong SP, when the sword-type operating body 641 is pressed down during the sword-type button operation effective period at the win-loss branch point. As in the case of normal strong SP loss fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23B, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate, and the hero character battles in the background image G13. The defeated video flows, and as shown in FIG. 23C, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating a loss. However, the case where the subsequent development is a fluctuation per revival strong SP is different from a case where the fluctuation is a normal strong SP loss fluctuation. Specifically, when the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner showing a loss, as in the case of the development effect 1, as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (B), the upper side The movable part 15U, the lower left movable part 15L, and the lower right movable part 15R move and merge, and the board movable body 15 covers most of the display screen 7a. After this united state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), as shown in FIG. 24C, the movable panel 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) returns to the original initial position and is displayed. When 7a appears, a hero character who raises a cry appears on the display screen 7a. Finally, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 24D, the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit as it is.

  The operation of the movable board 15 shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (C) and the display of the video of the scene in which the main character screams by the image display device 7 constitutes a revival effect. In addition, the display of the video in which the main character is defeated in the battle (FIGS. 23A to 23B) common to the normal strong SP loss fluctuation and the revival strong SP fluctuation may be lost due to the contents of the effect. This suggests that the property is high (rich). Therefore, in the following, an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the common strong SP loss variation and the rebound strong SP variation are common (rich) will be referred to as a “loss rich effect”.

  In addition, when the special pattern fluctuation pattern related to strong SP reach A is fluctuation per revival strong SP or normal strong SP loss fluctuation, in other words, when a battle rich effect is executed, the sword-shaped button operation is effective at the winning or losing branch point Even if the spherical button 63 is operated during the period, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate. That is, when the battle rich effect is executed, the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 due to the operation of the spherical button 63 is restricted. This is because the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates due to the operation of the spherical button 63 and the player's expectation is wasted in spite of the fact that the lost rich effect is performed thereafter. This is because the effect of the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 by the operation is reduced.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the sword-type button operation effective period occurs at the winning and losing branch point, and the special sword-type button operation promotion effect is executed. Is operated, a jackpot notification effect or a lost rich effect is executed. In the first embodiment, instead of the sword-type button operation effective period and the special sword-type button operation promotion effect, the spherical button operation effective period occurs and the spherical button operation promotion effect is executed at the winning / losing branch point. Sometimes. Here, the spherical button operation effective period and the spherical button operation promotion effect at the winning / losing branch point will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), when a scene in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character A is about to be settled in the background image G13 is reached as a winning / losing branch point, as shown in FIG. 25 (B). As described above, as the spherical button operation promotion effect, the image G5 that prompts the user to operate the spherical button 63 is displayed on the display screen 7a from the background image G13. Here, the image G5 prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is the spherical button operation effective period during the development effect described above, the spherical button operation effective period when the base of the enemy character A is displayed, Unlike the spherical button operation promotion image G2 that can be displayed in the spherical button operation effective period before the development effect to be described later, an image constituting a spherical button operation promotion effect peculiar to the spherical button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point It is. Therefore, in the following, in order to distinguish the image G5 that prompts the operation of the spherical button 63 from the spherical button operation promotion image G2, it is referred to as a “special spherical button operation promotion image G5”. Further, in order to distinguish the spherical button operation promotion effect related to the win / loss branch point from the spherical button operation promotion effect such as the development effect, it is referred to as “special spherical button operation promotion effect”.

  The special spherical button operation promotion image G5 includes an image (special spherical button image) G51 representing the spherical button 63 and an image representing the pressing operation of the spherical button 63 (black arrow and character “press” facing downward). : Special spherical button operation image) G52 and an image (special effective period remaining time image) G53 representing the remaining time of the spherical button operation effective period. The special effective period remaining time image G53 changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effective period. While the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed (special spherical button operation promotion effect is executed), the operation on the spherical button 63 is effective. That is, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed (special spherical button operation promotion effect is executed) during the spherical button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. Therefore, when the special spherical button operation effective period ends, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is deleted (the special spherical button operation promotion effect ends). The time of the special spherical button operation effective period (special spherical button operation effective time) is set to 5 seconds. If the spherical button 63 is operated during the special spherical button operation effective period, in other words, during the display of the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 (execution of the special spherical button operation promotion effect), the special spherical button operation promotion image is displayed. The spherical button operation effective period, in other words, the display of the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 (execution of the special spherical button operation promotion effect) ends.

  In the following description, the special spherical button operation effective time has passed without the spherical button 63 being operated since the special spherical button operation effective period has started (the special spherical button operation effective period has expired). In other words, the end of the special spherical button operation effective period when the remaining time of the special spherical button operation effective period becomes “0” is referred to as “special spherical button operation effective period expiration”. On the other hand, when the special spherical button operation effective period has not elapsed since the special spherical button operation effective period has started (in other words, the special spherical button operation effective period has not expired), in other words, the special spherical button operation effective period When the remaining time is not “0”, the end of the special spherical button operation effective period by the operation of the spherical button 63 is referred to as “special spherical button operation effective period operation end”. That is, the end of the special spherical button operation effective period includes the end of the special spherical button operation effective period and the end of the special spherical button operation effective period.

  Here, if the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach being executed is a fluctuation per normal strong SP, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed (special spherical button operation promotion effect is executed). When the spherical button 63 is operated, the spherical operating body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) from the time of the operation, and the background is the same as in FIGS. 21A to 21B. In the image G13, a video of the main character winning the battle flows. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), a temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the production symbol is stopped in a mode showing a big hit as it is. Display is performed. In this way, the jackpot notification effect in the case where the special spherical button operation promotion effect is performed is composed of vibration of the spherical operation body 631 and display of a video in which the main character in the image display device 7 wins the battle. Is done.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern related to the strong SP reach being executed is a normal strong SP loss variation, when the spherical button 63 is operated while the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed. After the loss rich effect is performed, temporary stop display and stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss are performed (see FIG. 23). Also, if the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach being executed is a fluctuation per reviving strong SP, when the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 is displayed, the spherical button 63 is operated. After the loss rich effect (see FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (B)), the revival effect is performed, and the temporary stop display and stop display of the effect symbol indicating the jackpot are performed (see FIG. 24). ).

  In the special spherical button operation effective period, the spherical operation body 631 does not vibrate even if the sword button 64 is operated in a situation where the spherical button 63 is not operated (FIG. 25D). reference). This is because, in the first embodiment, the frequency of the effective period of the operation for the sword-shaped button 64 rather than the frequency of the effective period of the operation for the spherical button 63, that is, the sword-shaped button than the opportunity for using the spherical button 63 This is because there are fewer usage opportunities for 64 and the sword-shaped button 64 is often used in more important scenes. In other words, when the operation effective period for the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 occurs, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the operation effective period for the operation of the spherical button 63 occurs. In short, even if the sword-shaped button 64 having a relatively high jackpot expectation level is operated to vibrate the spherical operation body 631 of the spherical button 63 having a relatively low jackpot expectation level, the effect effect of the vibration is reduced. This is because there is a risk of inviting.

  Further, in the first embodiment, a big hit notification effect is provided by the display of the video winning in the battle as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21B and the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 or the spherical operating body 631. Although it is configured, the contents of the jackpot notification effect are not limited to this. As an example of changing the jackpot notification effect, when the sword-shaped button 64 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, for example, the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) from the time of the operation. 24A to 24C, the upper movable portion 15U, the lower left movable portion 15L, and the lower right movable portion 15R move and merge, and this merged state is maintained for a predetermined time ( For example, when the movable board 15 (15U, 15L, 15R) returns to the original initial position and the display screen 7a appears after the display is maintained for 3 seconds, a hero character that makes a scream on the display screen 7a appears. You may do it. In the case of this example of changing the jackpot notification effect, as in the case of the jackpot notification effect of the first embodiment described above, when the spherical button 63 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, The sword-shaped operating body 641 may vibrate prior to the operation 641. When the special spherical button operation effective period occurs at the winning / losing branch point, the “vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641” of the jackpot notification effect in the modified example becomes “vibration of the spherical operating body 631”.

  Further, as a change example of the lost rich effect with respect to the change example of the jackpot notification effect, when the sword-type operation body 641 is pressed during the sword-type button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to cause an eerie video in which the surrounding area of the enemy character A is wrapped in the darkness in the background image G13 without the mold operating body 641 vibrating and the movable board 15 operating. Here, if it is normal strong SP loss fluctuation, then, as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) to 26 (C), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating the loss, and the stop display is performed. . On the other hand, if it is a fluctuation per revival strong SP, a revival effect as shown in FIG. 24 (A) to FIG. As shown in (D), a stop display of the effect symbol indicating the jackpot is performed.

  Note that these examples of changing the jackpot notification effect and the lost rich effect may be provided instead of the aforementioned jackpot notification effect and the lost rich effect. Further, in addition to the aforementioned jackpot notification effect and loss rich effect, the jackpot notification effect and the loss rich effect of this modified example may be provided. Moreover, although strong SP reach A was demonstrated using FIGS. 19-26, as for the strong SP reach B, the enemy character A in the description only replaces the enemy character B as a production content, and it is a sword type. The generation of the button operation effective period, the jackpot notification effect, the loss rich effect, and the like are performed in the same manner. In addition, with regard to weak SP reach, the specific contents and execution time of the background image, specific battles, jackpot notification effects and lost rich effects, etc. are changed to some extent, and the occurrence of a sword-type button operation effective period, etc. Is done in the same way.

  As described above, when the special figure fluctuation display is performed, various effects such as reach, N reach, development effect, and SP reach are developed as variation effects. In addition, in the variable effects, a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot may be executed separately from these effects. “Suggesting jackpot expectation” means that the jackpot expectation is higher when it is executed than when it is not executed, that is, the chance is increased.

  In addition, in the notice effect, a period during which the operation of the spherical button 63 is effective (spherical button operation effective period) occurs immediately before the notice effect with the execution of the notice effect. There are a notice effect that can be executed even when the button is operated, and a notice effect that does not generate a spherical button operation valid period.

  First, the notice effect without a spherical button operation valid period will be described. In the first embodiment, a character angle notice and a title color notice are provided as a notice effect without a spherical button operation valid period.

  First, the character angle notice will be described. The character angle notice is composed of the direction of the main character displayed on the display screen 7a when the above-described development effect is started (see FIG. 18A). In FIG. 18A, the hero character displayed as a part of the background image G12 on the display screen 7a faces diagonally, but a plurality of the orientations are set in addition to the diagonal.

  In the first embodiment, “front”, “oblique”, and “horizontal” are set as the directions of the main character displayed at the start of the development effect. That is, in the character angle notice effect content (character angle notice pattern), the character angle notice pattern 1 in which the main character facing the front is displayed, and the character angle notice pattern 2 in which the main character facing the diagonal is displayed. And a character angle notice pattern 3 in which the main character facing sideways is displayed. The degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the orientation of the main character displayed at the start of the development effect. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of “front”> “oblique”> “horizontal”.

  Next, the title color notice will be described. The title color notice is composed of the color of the title image G3 displayed on the display screen 7a when the above-described SP reach is started (see FIG. 19A). A plurality of colors of the title image G3 are set.

  In the first embodiment, “golden”, “red”, “green”, “blue”, and “white” are set as the colors of the title image G3. That is, the title color notice content (title color notice pattern) includes a title color notice pattern 1 in which a gold title image G3 is displayed, a title color notice pattern 2 in which a red title image G3 is displayed, and green. The title color notice pattern 3 for displaying the title image G3, the title color notice pattern 4 for displaying the blue title image G3, and the title color notice pattern 5 for displaying the white title image G3 are provided. ing. The degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the color of the title color notice displayed at the start of SP reach. In the first embodiment, the expectation of jackpot is high in the order of “golden”> “red”> “green”> “blue”> “white”.

  Next, a notice effect with a spherical button operation valid period will be described. In the first embodiment, dialogue notice, cut-in notice, and group notice are provided as notice effects with a spherical button operation valid period.

  First, the dialogue notice will be explained. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the change display of the special symbol is started from the state where the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 27 (B). In this way, assume that the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R has started. Then, when 1 second has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the spherical button operation effective period is reached, and as shown in FIG. 27C, a spherical button operation promotion effect is performed, and the display screen 7a A spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed. In this case, the time of the spherical button operation effective period (operation effective time) is set to 3 seconds.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 27D, when the spherical button 63 is operated while the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, the operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (F), the spherical button operation effective period ends, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, and an image (dialog preview image) G6 for which a predetermined character utters is displayed for 1 second. And disappear. In FIG. 27E, the dialogue “chance” is included in the dialogue preview image G6, but this is an example, and in the first embodiment, “chance” is used as the dialogue included in the dialogue announcement image G6. In addition, "Gekiatsu" and "..." are set. The degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the dialogue included in this dialogue preview image G6, that is, the content of the dialogue announcement (the dialogue announcement pattern). In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for jackpot is high in the order of “super hot”> “chance”> “.

  The dialogue notice is also executed when the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, in other words, when the spherical button 63 is not operated during the spherical button operation effective period. Specifically, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears when the spherical button operation effective period ends without the spherical button 63 being operated, but when this spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, in other words, Dialogue notice is executed when the spherical button operation valid period ends.

  Next, cut-in notice will be described. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is started, as shown in FIG. 28 (B). In this way, assume that the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R has started. Then, when 6 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, the spherical button operation effective period is reached, and as shown in FIG. 28C, a spherical button operation promotion effect is performed, and the display screen 7a A spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed. In this case, the time of the spherical button operation effective period (operation effective time) is set to 3 seconds.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 28D, when the spherical button 63 is operated while the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, the operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (F), the spherical button operation effective period ends, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, and an image including a face-up of a predetermined monster character (cut-in notice image) G7 is displayed for 1 second and disappears. A plurality of colors are set for the face of the monster character in the cut-in notice image G7 (the line portion of the cut-in notice image G7 in FIG. 28E). In the first embodiment, “golden”, “red”, “blue”, “yellow”, and “white” are set as the face colors of the monster character in the cut-in notice image G7. That is, the cut-in notice effect content (cut-in notice pattern) includes the cut-in notice pattern 1 in which the cut-in notice image G7 including the face of the golden monster character is displayed and the face of the red monster character. The cut-in notice pattern 2 in which the cut-in notice image G7 is displayed, the cut-in notice pattern 3 in which the cut-in notice image G7 including the face of the blue monster character is displayed, and the face of the yellow monster character are included A cut-in notice pattern 4 in which a cut-in notice image G7 is displayed and a cut-in notice pattern 5 in which a cut-in notice image G7 including the face of a white monster character is displayed are provided. The degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the face color of the monster character in the cut-in notice image G7. In the first embodiment, the expectation level for jackpot is high in the order of “golden”> “red”> “blue”> “yellow”> “white”.

  The cut-in notice is also executed when the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, in other words, when the spherical button 63 is not operated during the spherical button operation effective period. Specifically, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears when the spherical button operation effective period ends without the spherical button 63 being operated, but when this spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, in other words, When the spherical button operation effective period ends, a cut-in notice is executed.

  Next, group notice will be described. As shown in FIG. 29A, a spherical button is displayed when 1 second has elapsed (13 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display) after reaching reach (after N reach has started). As shown in FIG. 29B, a spherical button operation promotion effect is performed, and a spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this case, the time of the spherical button operation effective period (operation effective time) is set to 3 seconds.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the spherical button 63 is operated while the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, the operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the spherical button operation effective period ends, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, and an image (group notice image) consisting of a plurality of horses (15 in FIG. 29D). G8 scrolls from left to right over 3 seconds. Specifically, the group preview image G8 appears from the left of the display screen 7a, moves to the right, and disappears from the right. Here, a plurality of types of horses constituting the group preview image G8 are set. In the first embodiment, “30 heads”, “15 heads”, and “5 heads” are set as the number of horses constituting the group notice image G8. In other words, the group notice effect content (group notice pattern) includes a group notice pattern 1 in which a group notice image G8 consisting of a group of 30 horses is displayed and a group notice image G8 consisting of a group of 15 horses. A group notice pattern 2 to be displayed and a group notice pattern 3 to display a group notice image G8 composed of a group of five horses are provided. The degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the number of horses constituting the group notice image G8. In the first embodiment, the expectation of jackpot is high in the order of “30 heads”> “15 heads”> “5 heads”.

  The group notice is also executed when the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed, in other words, when the spherical button 63 is not operated during the spherical button operation effective period. Specifically, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears when the spherical button operation effective period ends without the spherical button 63 being operated, but when this spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, in other words, A group notice is executed when the spherical button operation valid period ends.

  As described above, the operation effective period (spherical button operation effective period) for the operation of the spherical button 63 occurs with the execution of the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the group notice (preceding). Operation promotion effect is performed. Also in the development effect, a spherical button operation effective period or a sword button operation effective period occurs, and a spherical button operation promotion effect or a sword button operation promotion effect is performed. Furthermore, in the strong SP reach A or the like, a spherical button operation effective period or a sword-type button operation effective period occurs, and a spherical button operation promotion effect, a special spherical button operation promotion effect, or a special sword-type button operation promotion effect is provided. Done. The operation of the spherical button 63 and the sword-shaped button 64 has become effective, such as the spherical button operation-promoting effect, the sword-shaped button operation-promoting effect, the special sphere-shaped button promotion effect, and the special-sword-shaped button promotion effect. The effects performed along with this (generation of a valid period for the operation of the spherical button 63 and the sword-shaped button 64) are collectively referred to as “button effects”. In addition to the above-described effects of button effects, a plurality of effects are provided. Therefore, the content of the button effect (effect pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. The spherical button operation effective period and the sword-shaped button operation effective period are collectively referred to as “button operation effective period”.

  In the first embodiment, button effects P1 to button effects P7 and button effects P11 to button effects P15 are provided as the effect contents (effect patterns) of the button effects. Button effect P1 to button effect P6 is a button effect button effect pattern that is performed when a spherical button operation effective period other than the spherical button operation effective period related to the win / loss branch point is generated. This is a button effect pattern of button effects performed by the occurrence of a sword-shaped button operation effective period other than the sword-shaped button operation effective period. The button effect P13 and the button effect P15 are button effect patterns performed by the generation of the spherical button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. It is.

  In the button effect of the button effect P1, when the button operation effective period occurs, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. At this time, the in-button movable body 632 does not vibrate, and the in-button LED 633 does not emit light. Then, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period or when the spherical button operation effective period expires and the button operation effective period ends, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears (spherical button The operation promotion effect ends.) In addition, the spherical operation body 631 does not vibrate even when the button operation effective period ends. As described above, the button effect P1 is configured by displaying the spherical button operation promotion image G2 during the button operation effective period.

  In the button effect of the button effect P2, when the button operation effective period occurs, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. At this time, as a spherical button operation promotion effect, the in-button movable body 632 vibrates and the in-button LED 633 emits white light. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 stops, and the in-button LED 633 Goes off (the spherical button operation promotion effect ends). In addition, the spherical operation body 631 does not vibrate even when the button operation effective period ends. As described above, the button effect P2 is configured by displaying the spherical button operation promotion image G2 during the button operation effective period, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632, and the white lighting of the in-button LED 633.

  In the button effect P3, when the button operation effective period occurs, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. At this time, the in-button movable body 632 does not vibrate, and the in-button LED 633 does not emit light. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated during the ball button operation effective period, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears (the spherical button operation promotion effect ends) and the ball The mold operation body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P3 includes the display of the spherical button operation promotion image G2 during the button operation effective period and the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 after the button operation effective period (when the spherical button 63 is operated). Has been.

  In the button effect P4, when the button operation effective period occurs, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. At this time, as a spherical button operation promotion effect, the in-button movable body 632 vibrates and the in-button LED 633 emits white light. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 stops, and the in-button LED 633 Is turned off (the spherical button operation promotion effect ends), and the spherical operation body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P4 includes the spherical button operation promotion image G2 during the button operation effective period, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632, the white lighting of the button LED 633, and the button operation effective period (spherical button 63). And the vibration of the spherical operating body 631 during the operation.

  In the button effect of the button effect P5, when the button operation effective period occurs, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. At this time, as a spherical button operation promotion effect, the in-button movable body 632 vibrates and the in-button LED 633 emits red light. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the spherical button operation promotion image G2 disappears, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 stops, and the in-button LED 633 Is turned off (the spherical button operation promotion effect ends), and the spherical operation body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P5 is displayed after the button operation effective period (the spherical button 63), the display of the spherical button operation promotion image G2 during the button operation effective period, the vibration of the movable body 632 in the button and the red lighting of the LED 633 in the button. And the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 at the time of operation).

  In the button effect of the button effect P6, when the button operation valid period occurs, a special operation that prompts the user to operate the spherical button 63 different from the spherical button operation promotion image G2 on the display screen 7a as the spherical button operation promotion effect. A promotion image (see FIG. 30B) is displayed. At this time, as a spherical button operation promotion effect, the in-button movable body 632 vibrates and the in-button LED 633 emits red light. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the special operation promotion image disappears, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 stops, and the in-button LED 633 turns off. At the same time (the spherical button operation promotion effect ends), the spherical operation body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P6 is displayed in the special operation promotion image during the button operation effective period, the vibration of the in-button movable body 632, the red lighting of the button LED 633, and after the button operation effective period (when the spherical button 63 is operated). ) And the vibration of the spherical operation body 631. Note that the button effect P6 can be executed only in the jackpot variation effect.

  In the button effect of the button effect P7, when the button operation valid period occurs, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image that prompts the user to operate the sword-shaped button 64 on the display screen 7a as the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect (FIG. 30C). Browse) is displayed. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the sword-type button 64 is operated during the button operation effective period, the sword-type button operation promotion image disappears (the sword-type button operation promotion effect ends) and the sword-type operation The body 641 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P7 includes the display of the sword-type button operation promotion image during the button operation effective period and the vibration of the sword-type operation body 641 after the button operation effective period (when the sword-type button 64 is operated). ing.

  In the button effect of the button effect P11, when the button operation valid period occurs, the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 for prompting the operation of the sword-type button 64 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the special sword-type button operation promotion effect. The Next, when the spherical button 63 is operated in a state where the sword-shaped button 64 is not operated during the button operation effective period, the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the sword button 64 is operated during the button operation effective period, the sword type button operation promotion image disappears (the special sword type button operation promotion effect ends) and the sword type The operating body 641 continues to vibrate for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P11 includes the display of the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 during the button operation effective period, the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 due to the operation of the spherical button 63 during the button operation effective period, and the button operation effective. The sword-shaped operating body 641 continues to vibrate after the period (when the sword-shaped button 64 is operated).

  In the button effect of the button effect P12, when the button operation valid period occurs, the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 for prompting the operation of the sword-type button 64 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the special sword-type button operation promotion effect. The Next, during the button operation effective period, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate even when the spherical button 63 is operated in a situation where the sword-shaped button 64 is not operated. Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the sword button 64 is operated in the button operation effective period, the special sword type button operation promotion image G4 disappears (the special sword type button operation promotion effect ends), The sword-type operating body 641 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). As described above, the button effect P12 is based on the display of the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 during the button operation effective period and the vibration of the sword-type operation body 641 after the button operation effective period (when the sword-type button 64 is operated). It is configured.

  In the button effect of the button effect P13, when the button operation effective period occurs, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 for prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the special spherical button operation promotion effect. The Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 disappears (the special spherical button operation promotion effect ends), The spherical operation body 631 vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thus, the button effect P13 is based on the display of the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 during the button operation effective period and the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 after the button operation effective period (when the spherical button 63 is operated). It is configured.

  In the button effect of the button effect P14, when the button operation valid period occurs, the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 for prompting the operation of the sword-type button 64 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the special sword-type button operation promotion effect. The Next, during the button operation effective period, the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not vibrate even when the spherical button 63 is operated in a situation where the sword-shaped button 64 is not operated. Then, when the sword-type button 64 is operated during the button operation effective period and the button operation effective period ends, the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 disappears (the special sword-type button operation promotion effect ends), and the sword The mold operation body 641 does not vibrate. As described above, the button effect P14 is configured by displaying the special sword-type button operation promotion image G4 during the button operation effective period.

  In the button effect of the button effect P15, when the button operation valid period occurs, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 for prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is displayed on the display screen 7a as the special spherical button operation promotion effect. The Then, when the button operation effective period ends, for example, when the spherical button 63 is operated in the button operation effective period, the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 disappears (the special spherical button operation promotion effect ends), and the ball The mold operation body 631 does not vibrate. As described above, the button effect P15 includes the display of the special spherical button operation promotion image G5 during the button operation effective period.

  In this way, there are button effects composed of various effects. In addition to the button operation promotion effect, there is a button effect including a spherical operation body 631 and a sword-shaped operation body 641. The button effects P11, button effect P12, and button effect P14 include the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 and the vibration of the sword-shaped operation body 641, and the vibration of the spherical operation body 631 and As described above, the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 constitutes a part of the jackpot notification effect.

4-3. Holding Effect Next, the holding effect according to the special figure hold will be described. As described above, even if a game ball is won at the start ports 20 and 22 and a special figure related random number is acquired, a special symbol variable display is executed at that time, or a big hit game is executed. In such a case, the special symbol cannot be variably displayed immediately based on the acquired special figure-related random number. In such a case, the main control board 80 stores the special figure related random number in the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84 and holds the variable symbol variable display. When the special symbol variable display is put on hold, in other words, when a special figure hold is generated, the sub-control board 90 performs a holding effect representing the special figure hold. Specifically, the main control board 80 specifies the start winning command including the success / failure information based on the acquired special figure related random number and transmits it to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 executes the hold effect based on the transmitted start winning command.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the hold effect is performed in the hold effect area 7A which is a section of the display screen 7a. In FIG. 31, the hold effect area 7A is clearly indicated by a broken line, but this is described to represent the range of the hold effect area 7A, and is not actually displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that special symbols are currently being displayed in a variable display (during dynamic production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is two. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the variable display of the special symbol being held, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbol based on the special figure-related random number stored in the special diagram storage unit 85 is Individually displayed as a hold image. The hold image HG1 shown in FIG. 31A represents the special figure hold that has occurred first among the special figure holds that are currently held. The hold image HG2 represents a special figure hold that has occurred after the special figure hold represented by the hold image HG1. If special figure hold occurs in this situation, the hold image representing the special figure hold is displayed at a location indicated by a dashed-dotted circle on the right side of the hold image HG2. And when special figure hold | maintains generate | occur | produces, it displays on the location represented with the circle of the dashed-two dotted line of the right further. Thus, in the hold effect, the special figure hold is displayed side by side from the left end of the hold effect area 7A in the order in which the special figure hold occurs.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed, variable display (variable effect) of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image HG1 is started. Here, since the special symbol variable display corresponding to the reserved image HG1 is started, the special figure reservation corresponding to the reserved image HG1 is digested, so that the reserved image HG1 is displayed as shown in FIG. Erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the reserved image displayed at that time (the reserved image HG2 in FIG. 31 (D)) is accompanied by the digestion of the special drawing (deletion of the reserved image HG1). Shift (move) to the left by one. Here, the special symbol variable display corresponding to the reserved image HG2 moved to the left end of the reserved effect area 7A is the variable symbol special display to be started next.

  By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes the success / failure information. Then, the sub control board 90 executes the hold effect based on the start winning command, but determines whether to display the hold image in the normal mode or the special mode based on the success / failure information. Specifically, the sub-control board 90 determines to display in the normal mode with a probability of 90% when the success / failure information indicates a loss, and determines to display in the special mode with a probability of 10%. On the other hand, the sub-control board 90 determines that the normal mode is displayed with a probability of 50% when the success / failure information indicates a jackpot, and determines that the special mode is displayed with a probability of 50%. Therefore, if the display mode of the reserved image is a special mode, the player can have an expectation that he / she may win a jackpot with a variable display of a special symbol corresponding to the reserved image. In this way, from the previous stage where the variable display of the special symbol is put on hold, the game interest is improved by making the player have a sense of expectation about the hold.

  Note that the reserved image HG1 and the reserved image HG2 shown in FIGS. 31A to 31D represent a normal mode. Then, in the situation shown in FIG. 31D, a game ball wins the first start opening 20, a start winning command is transmitted to the sub control board 90, and the sub control board 90 displays the hold image in the normal mode. Assume that it is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the hold image HG3 is displayed in the normal mode with respect to the newly generated special figure hold. Further, it is assumed that a game ball is won at the first start opening 20 and a start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, but the sub-control board 90 determines to display the hold image in a special mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the reserved image HG4 is displayed in a special manner with respect to the newly generated special map hold.

  In this way, the sub-control board 90 executes the pre-reading effect that gives the jackpot expectation in the holding effect representing the special figure hold. The contents of the pre-reading effect produced by the holding effect and the probability of determining the special mode are not limited to the above settings, and can be set as appropriate.

  As described above, while the fluctuation effect, the notice effect, the button effect, the hold effect, and the like have been described as the effects controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91, the effect control microcomputer 91 can be controlled. The production is not limited to these. Moreover, the illustrated variation effect, the notice effect, the button effect, the hold effect, and the like are examples, and the contents of these effects are not limited thereto.

5). Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In power-on processing, permission setting for access to the RAM 84, setting of the CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 14 (A) are added and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. In addition, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various kinds of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), a detection signal from the lower dish full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower dish 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower dish full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 10A and 14A includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005) and the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103), sensor detection processing (S104) is performed, then normal operation processing (S105) is performed, and special operation processing (S106) is performed. The sensor detection process, the normal operation process, and the special operation process will be described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107), and ends the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the RAM 84, and the like are performed. As other processing (S107), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a winning ball counter for the first starting port 20, a winning ball counter for the second starting port 22, a winning ball counter for the first large winning port 30, and a winning ball counter for the second large winning port 35. Then, it is checked whether or not the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 exceeds “0”, and if it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 32), and when the interrupt pulse is input ( After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) that has been executed again, the game control microcomputer 81 receives the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 35. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning slot sensor 27a (S201). If a game ball has not been won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the game. General winning award ball processing for paying out a prize ball is performed (S202). In the general winning award ball processing, the number of winning balls (“7” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning port 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning port 27.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), the number of pending charts (specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of charts held in the RAM 84 (the chart pending number counter)) Is greater than or equal to “4” (upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved maps is “4” or more (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved maps is not “4” or more (less than “4”) (in S204). NO), the usual figure holding number addition processing is performed (S205). In the usual figure reservation number addition process, the usual figure reservation number counter is incremented by “1”, and the number of usual figure reservations indicated by the common figure hold indicator 44 is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is acquired (S206). Is stored in the storage area of the general-purpose hold storage unit 86 according to (S207).

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 22a. If no game ball has been won at the second start port 22 (NO at S208), the process proceeds to step S215. If a game ball has been won at the second start port 22 (YES at S208), the game ball is predetermined. Second start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S209). In the second starting opening prize ball process, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the second starting opening 22 is added to the winning start counter for the second starting opening 22.

  Next, the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S210). If the special figure 2 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the special figure 2 hold number is not “4” or more (less than “4”) ( NO in S210), special figure 2 holding number addition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- A special figure 2 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired (S212).

  Next, a second start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command specifying process, the second starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 with the start winning command specifying table for the second starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the second starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 13 is referred to. Then, the command “E2H11H” is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 hold number in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (S214).

  Subsequently, in step S215, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If a game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222. If a game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S215), the game ball is predetermined. First start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first starting opening prize ball process, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the first starting opening 20 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 20.

  Next, the special figure 1 hold number (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 1 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S217). If the special figure 1 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not “4” or more (less than) (NO in S217). ), Special figure 1 holding number addition processing is performed (S218). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- A special figure 1 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired (S219).

  Next, a first start winning command specifying process is performed (S220). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 with the start winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the first starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 13 is referred to. Then, the command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E1H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (S221).

  In the start winning command (first start winning command and second start winning designation command) of the first embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the upper two-digit command in hexadecimal is the command type (start winning command). Information). Further, the value of the lower digit in the upper command is start port information for designating the type of the start port (whether the winning at the first starting port 20 or the winning at the second starting port 22). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal number is gaming state information for designating a gaming state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is success / failure information indicating whether or not the jackpot is successful. It should be noted that such an arrangement relating to the generation of the start winning command is an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In step S222, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 30, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first big prize port sensor 30a. If no game ball has won the first big prize opening 30 (NO in S222), the process proceeds to step S224. If a game ball has won the first big prize opening 30 (YES in S222), the game ball First prize winning ball processing (S223) for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls is performed. In the first grand prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the prize winning to the first big prize opening 30 is added to the prize ball counter for the first big prize opening 30. To do.

  In step S224, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second big prize opening 35, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second big prize port sensor 35a. If no game ball has won the second big prize opening 35 (NO in S224), the process proceeds to step S226. If a game ball has won the second big prize opening 35 (YES in S224), the game ball In step S225, a second big prize opening prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is performed. In the second grand prize winning ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the prize winning to the second big cash prize opening 35 is added to the prize ball counter for the second grand prize winning port 35. To do.

  In step S226, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 37, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 37a. If the game ball has not passed the specific area 37 (NO in S226), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has passed the specific area 37 (YES in S226), it is in the V valid period. It is determined whether or not (S227). The V effective period is a period set in step S1706 in the special electric accessory process (see FIG. 41) described later. If it is not during the V effective period (NO at S227), the sensor detection process is terminated. If it is during the V effective period (YES at S227), the V flag is turned ON (S228), and the V passing command is set in the output buffer. (S229), and the sensor detection process is terminated.

[Normal operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal operation process (S105), the process related to the general map hold display 44 and the electric Chu 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). , 3, 4 ". The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the “normal operation status” is “1” (S1001). If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S1001), the normal symbol standby process (S1002) is performed. If the “normal operation status” is not “1” (NO in S1001), “ It is determined whether the “normal operation status” is “2” (S1003). If the “normal operation status” is “2” (YES in S1003), the normal symbol change processing (S1004) is performed. If the “normal operation status” is not “2” (NO in S1003), It is determined whether or not the “normal operation status” is “3” (S1005). When “Normal operation status” is “3” (YES in S1005), normal symbol confirmation processing (S1006) is performed, and when “Normal operation status” is not “3” (NO in S1005), normal The electric accessory processing (S1007) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1002) is a process performed during standby when the variable symbol display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1002), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal pattern change pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine the normal figure change pattern, and the normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol change display of the normal figure change time according to the determined normal figure change pattern. The normal operation status is changed to “2”.

  The normal symbol changing process (S1004) is a process performed when the normal symbol is variably displayed. In the normal symbol changing process (S1004), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed since the start of the change display of the normal symbol being executed (whether or not to end the normal symbol change display). If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped on the basis of the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1006) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1006), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal symbol being executed has started (whether the normal symbol stop display is terminated) If it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to “1”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to “4”, and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew.

  The ordinary electric accessory process (S1007) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S1007), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. When the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to “1”.

[Special action processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four statuses (stages). These special statuses are assigned “special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4”. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the “special operation status” is “1” (S1301). If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is not “1” (NO in S1301), “ It is determined whether or not the “special operation status” is “2” (S1303). If the “special operation status” is “2” (YES in S1303), the special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed. If the “special operation status” is not “2” (NO in S1303), It is determined whether or not the “special operation status” is “3” (S1305). If the “special action status” is “3” (YES in S1305), the special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is performed. If the “special action status” is not “3” (NO in S1305), a special symbol is displayed. The electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1302) is a process that is performed while the special symbol variable display and the big hit game are not being performed. The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol changing process (S1304) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation processing (S1304) will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process (S1306) will be described in detail later.

  The special electric accessory process (S1307) is a process performed when a jackpot game is being performed. The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be described in detail later.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), it is first determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (S1401). If the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no special figure 2 related random number obtained due to winning at the second start port 22, the special figure 1 is stored. It is determined whether or not the number of holds is “0” (S1408). If the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1408), that is, if there is no special figure 1 related random number acquired due to winning at the first start port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1418). If the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is finished. If the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). Then, the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1420), and the special symbol waiting process is finished.

  In step S1401, if the special figure 2 hold number is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, if there is one or more special figure 2 related random numbers obtained due to winning at the second starting port 22 Performs special figure 2 determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing (S1403).

  In the special figure 2 determination processing (S1402), the special symbol random value stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 85b is read out first, and the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is read. Based on (refer FIG. 10 (B)), determination of the success / failure of jackpot (jackpot determination) is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number value is read, and the jackpot symbol type determination (jacket symbol type determination) is performed based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 10C). . Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the symbol design data indicating the loss is set in the special illustration buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

  In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), first, when the result of the jackpot determination described above is “losing”, the reach random number value is read and based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 10D). Thus, reach determination is performed to determine whether to use the special figure fluctuation pattern for the loss with reach or the special figure fluctuation pattern for the loss without reach. Then, the variation pattern random number value stored first in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b is read out, and the gaming state, the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the second special figure hold number are read out. Based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11-2) associated with the above, etc., the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined (special figure fluctuation pattern determination). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command corresponding to the determined special symbol fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer, and a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is set in the special operation timer. The special operation timer is updated in the other processing (S107) of FIG. The special figure 2 change start command to be set includes information on the special symbol type (that is, special figure 2), information on the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and special information. 2 includes information on the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) (information including the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure fluctuation time).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display 41b to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1403 (S1404).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold in (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 hold number counter by “1” (S1406), and decreases (changes) the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b by “1”. (S1407), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416). If it is ON (YES in S1416), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1417), and the special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1416), the special symbol standby process is terminated without executing step S1417.

  Also, if the special figure 2 hold number is “0” but the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information of special figure 2, but the first start When there is more than one special figure 1 related random number memory (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning in the mouth 20, special figure 1 determination processing (S1409) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination Processing (S1410) is performed. The special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and a description thereof will be omitted. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1410) is the same process as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), and the description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 41a to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1410 (S1411).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a by one to the side read from the current position, and also displays the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold in (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1412). In this way, the special figure 1 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 hold number counter by “1” (S1413), and decreases (changes) the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a ( S1414), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the special figure 2 suspension digestion is executed in preference to the special figure 1 suspension digestion. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is more likely to win the jackpot symbol (V long jackpot) having a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (FIG. 1). 10 (C)).

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, whether or not the special symbol variation display is terminated, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1403 or step S1410. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (special operation counter = 0) (S1501). When the special symbol fluctuation display is not terminated (NO in S1501), when the special symbol variation processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1501), the special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol variation. The display is terminated, and a special symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 (S1502).

  Subsequently, the time required for special symbol stop display (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 second in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), and the special symbol variation display is terminated. The fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer (S1504), the special operation status is changed to “3” (S1505), and the special symbol fluctuation processing is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, whether or not to stop the special symbol stop display, that is, the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1601). When the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1601), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated, and when the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1601), the time-short state (that is, the high base state) is managed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the current time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON) (S1602).

  If the current time is not short (NO in S1602), the process proceeds to step S1606. If the current time is short (YES in S1602), the value of the time counter is decremented by “1” (S1603). It is determined whether it is “0” (S1604). If the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (NO in S1604), the process proceeds to step S1606. (OFF) (S1605).

  Next, in step S1606, in order to manage the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the current state is the high probability state (high probability flag is ON). If it is not the current high probability state (NO in S1606), the process proceeds to step S1610. If it is currently in the high probability state (YES in S1606), the value of the high probability counter is decremented by “1” (S1607). It is determined whether or not the value of “0” is “0” (S1608). If the value of the high probability counter is not “0” (NO in S1608), the process proceeds to step S1610. If the value of the high probability counter is “0” (YES in S1608), the high probability state is set to the normal probability state. (High probability flag is OFF) (S1609).

  Next, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1610), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1611). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1611), the special action status is changed to “1” (S1615), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1611), the gaming state is reset (the normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the hourly flag is turned OFF, the hourly counter value is set to “0”, and the high probability flag is set. And the value of the high probability counter is set to “0”) (S1612).

  Subsequently, a jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1613), the special action status is changed to “4” (S1614), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-3) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84, and a predetermined opening time ( The time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) is set in the timer for special operation, the number of round games executed is set in the round counter, and the number of times of opening the big winning opening in one round is set in the release counter set.

[Special electric material processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the all-round end flag is ON (S1701). The all-round end flag is a flag that indicates that all of the opening (round game) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the all-round end flag is not ON (NO in S1701), based on the energization status of the first grand prize opening solenoid 312, the second big prize opening solenoid 362, etc., the big prize opening (first grand prize opening 30) Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S1702). If it is not open (NO in S1702), it is the time for opening the grand prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) based on the special operation timer (big prize opening opening time). Whether or not the jackpot opening time has elapsed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or once closed (the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until opening again has passed and the opening start time has been reached (S1703).

  If it is not the big prize opening time (NO in step S1703), the special electric accessory processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is the big winning opening time (YES in step S1703), it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is due to V long jackpot (first jackpot game or third jackpot game) (S1704). If it is not a V long jackpot (NO in S1704), the process proceeds to step S1707, and if it is a V long jackpot (YES in S1704), it is determined whether or not 16 rounds to open the second winning prize opening 35 are started. (S1705). If it is not the start of 16 rounds (NO in S1705), the process proceeds to step S1707. On the other hand, if it is the start of 16 rounds (YES in S1705), the process proceeds to step S1706.

  Next, a V validity period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a is valid is set (S1706). The V validity period consists of several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the 16 rounds of the V long jackpot. In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not being executed) is set to a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a is invalid. Here, enabling the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a. Also, invalidating the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 37a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the second grand prize opening 35 is closed. The game ball may win the second big prize opening 35 immediately before the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when the passage of the game ball to the specific area 37 is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V pass is detected outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period). Not to do. In this way, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not controlled.

  In step S1707, a special prize opening process is performed. In the big prize opening process, referring to the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 12) set in step S1613, based on the round game order indicated by the round counter and the open order in each round game indicated by the open counter, In addition to setting the opening time of the special winning opening in the timer for special operation, in order to open the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), the first big winning opening solenoid 312 or the second The special winning opening solenoid 362 is energized and driven.

  Subsequently, a round number command transmission determination process is performed (S1708), and the special electric accessory process is terminated. In the round number command transmission determination process, it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in step S1707 is the first opening in one round game. Specifically, if the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in the current round game matches the value set in the opening counter (first opening). A round number command including information on the order of the round game to be started is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  In step S1702 of the special electric accessory processing, if the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S1702), the big prize opening (first grand prize opening 30). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the second grand prize opening 35) is established (S1709). In the first embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum winning quantity (8 in the first embodiment per round), or One of the facts that the closing time has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S1709), the special electric accessory processing is finished.

  On the other hand, if the conditions for closing the grand prize opening are satisfied (YES in S1709), the big prize opening for closing the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed. Processing is performed (S1710). In the big prize closing process, referring to the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 12) set in step S1613, based on the order of the round game indicated by the round counter and the order of release in each round game indicated by the release counter, In order to set the closing time of the special prize opening in the timer for special operation and to close the special prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), the first big prize opening solenoid 312 or the second The energization of the big prize solenoid 362 is stopped. Then, the value of the opening counter is decremented by “1” (S1711), and it is determined whether or not the value of the opening counter is “0” (S1712). If the value of the opening counter is not “0”, that is, if one round game is not completed (NO in S1712), the special electric accessory processing is ended. If the value of the open counter is “0”, that is, if one round game is completed (YES in S1712), the value of the round counter is decremented by “1” (S1713), and the value of the round counter is “ Whether it is “0” or not is determined (S1714). If the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S1714), the number of times of opening the next round game big prize opening is set in the opening counter (S1715), and the special electric accessory processing is finished.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is “0” in step S1714 (YES in S1714), the end of all rounds flag is turned on (S1716), and the ending time corresponding to the currently running jackpot game is started as a process for starting Is set in the special operation timer (S1717), an ending command corresponding to the jackpot game being executed is set (S1718), and the special electric accessory processing is completed.

  If the all-round end flag is ON in step S1701 (YES in S1701), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the last round has ended and all the round games have ended. (S1719). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S1719), the special electric accessory processing is finished. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1719), the all-round end flag is turned OFF (S1720), the game state setting process is performed (S1721), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S1722 ), Finish special electric equipment processing. By setting the special operation status to “1”, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed in the next main timer interrupt process.

  Here, the game state setting process (S1721) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S1751). If the V flag is ON (YES in S1751), a high probability state and a short time state are set (S1752), and the V flag is turned OFF (S1753). In step S1752, as a process of setting the high probability state and the short time state, the high probability flag and the short time flag are turned ON, and “180” is set to the high probability counter and the short time counter.

  If the V flag is not ON (NO in S1751), the normal probability state and the short time state are set (S1754). In step S1754, as the process of setting the normal probability state and the time reduction state, the time reduction flag is turned ON and “100” is set to the time reduction counter.

  Then, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1755), the game state setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the special electric accessory process shown in FIG.

6). Production control by production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, production control by the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the production control by the production control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. It should be noted that for the effect determination random number, stop effect design determination random number for determining the effect design to be stopped and displayed, SP reach pattern determination random number for determining the effect content of SP reach, and the effect content of the development effect are determined. A random number for determining an effect pattern for development, a random number for determining an N-reach pattern for determining the effect content of N reach, a random number for determining a normal variation effect pattern for determining the effect content of a normal variation effect, and a dialogue notice pattern. Random number for dialogue advance notice to make a judgment that can be judged, random number for cut-in advance notice to make a cut-in notice decision that can judge a cut-in notice pattern, group notice judgment that can judge a group notice pattern Random numbers for group advance notice determination, random numbers for character angle advance notice judgment for performing character angle advance notice judgment capable of determining character angle notice pattern, Title color notice determination random number for determining title color notice pattern that can determine ittle color notice pattern, winning and losing point judgment for determining button effect pattern for button effect at winning or losing branch point Random number for determining the branch effect button effect pattern, random effect for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect capable of determining the button effect pattern of the button effect in the development effect, and the button effect accompanying the group notice Group notice button effect pattern determination random number for determining button effect pattern judgment button effect pattern determination, cut-in notice button effect pattern determination capable of determining button effect pattern of button effect accompanying cut-in notice Cut-in notice button There are various random number for determining effect contents such as speech announcement button demonstration pattern determining random number for performing determinable speech announcement buttons demonstration pattern determination button effect pattern Urn button effect. As an example, the determination random number counter updating method for various effects can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a changing effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, a V pass, which will be described later) An effect start command, an ending effect start command, a button effect start command, an effective period end command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control circuit 106 (executes various effects by sound), or a lamp control circuit. The frame lamp 66 and the in-button LED 633 are caused to emit light via 107 (perform various effects by light emission), the panel movable body 15 is actuated (perform various effects by operation), and the spherical operation. The body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-type operating body 641 are vibrated (perform various effects by vibration). Various effects include a variation effect, a jackpot game effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), a button effect, a customer waiting effect, and the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. As shown in FIG. 44, in the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (see FIG. 44). S4101). This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 45, the production control microcomputer 91 first performs an input process (S4151) in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates spherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the spherical button detection switch 63a. In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates sword-shaped button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword-shaped button detection switch 64a. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates select button switch data based on the detection signal from the select button detection switch 65a.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp data output processing (S4152). In the lamp data output processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 is created by other processing (S4206) in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing described later in order to cause the frame lamp 66 and the button LED 633 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image. The lamp data is output to the lamp control circuit 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 and the in-button LED 633 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control processing (S4153). In the drive control process, the production control microcomputer 91 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 15) in order to drive the movable board 15 at a predetermined timing. In the drive control process, the production control microcomputer 91 vibrates the vibration data (the spherical operation body 631, the button in order to vibrate the spherical operation body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-type operation body 641 at a predetermined timing. Data for vibration of the inner movable body 632 and the sword-shaped operating body 641) is created or output. The drive data and vibration data set in each process in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt process are also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the movable board 15 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 vibrates the spherical operation body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-shaped operation body 641 in a predetermined vibration mode according to the vibration data.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 91 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S4154), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 46, in the 10 ms timer interruption process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process for analyzing the reception command and the like stored in the reception buffer in step S4101 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring a time related to each effect such as a change effect, a button effect, a customer waiting effect, and a jackpot game effect (S4202). Furthermore, a customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 uses the spherical button switch data, the sword-shaped button switch data, and the select button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt processing as the spherical button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the sword-shaped button. A switch state acquisition process for storing switch data and select button switch data in the RAM 94 is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 performs the switch state acquisition process to determine whether or not the spherical button 63 (spherical operating body 631) is operated, whether or not the sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped operating body 641) is operated, and the select button 65. The presence or absence of the operation can be recognized.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a button effect control process for performing a button effect in which the spherical button 63 and the sword button 64 can be operated (S4205). The button effect control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, as described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100, as will be described later, a variable effect start command, a customer waiting effect start command, an opening effect start command, a round Creation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the LED 633 in the button) based on the production start command, the V passing production start command, the ending production start command, and the production contents indicated by the button production start command, Then, creation of voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 67) and output to the voice control circuit 106 are performed (S4206).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 47, in the reception command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 91 first receives a start prize command (first start prize command or second start prize command) from the main control board 80, in other words, For example, it is determined whether or not the start winning command is stored in the reception buffer (S4301). If a start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if a starting winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start prize command in the start prize command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning command hold storage unit 95a in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the first start winning command. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the second start winning command. The first start winning command hold storage unit 95a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a prefetch effect (prefetch notice effect) indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot. The pre-reading effects include, in addition to the above-described holding effects, continuous notice effects that are mutually related over a plurality of consecutive special symbol fluctuation displays. When it is determined to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a symbol designation command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the symbol designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305. If the symbol designation command has been received (YES in S4303), the symbol control command is analyzed. The special symbol determination result (big jackpot symbol type or lost symbol) represented by the symbol designation command is specified, and the specified special symbol (special symbol analysis result) is stored in the special symbol analysis result storage unit 96 in the RAM 94 (S4304). Here, the information (special drawing analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4306, while if the change start command has been received (YES in S4305), change effect start processing is performed (S4306). In the variation production start process, the variation start command is analyzed, and the production content of the variation production is specified based on the analysis result. The variation production start process will be described later.

  In step S4307, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the change control command 91 has not received the change stop command (NO in S4307), the process proceeds to step S4309. If the change stop command has been received (YES in S4307), the change control end process is performed ( S4308). In the variation effect end process, the variation stop command is analyzed, and on the basis of the analysis result, a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect (stopping the variation display of the effect symbol) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 91 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if it has received the customer waiting command (YES in S4309), it performs the customer waiting production standby process. (S4310). In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds) until the customer waiting effect is started after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the customer waiting effect timer. Whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored by the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203. If the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the waiting time has elapsed in the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203, it sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4313 if no gaming state command has been received (NO in S4311), while if it has received a gaming state command (YES in S4311), it analyzes the gaming state command. Then, the gaming state represented by the gaming state command is specified, and the rendering mode process for controlling the rendering mode is performed based on the analysis result (S4312). In the effect mode process, if the game state indicated by the game state command is different from the current game state and has been newly changed, the effect control microcomputer 91 switches the effect mode according to the change. For example, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state and the normal performance mode, when a gaming state command indicating a high probability state and a short time state is received, the probability variation rendering mode is newly set and the probability variation rendering mode is started. For this, a probability change effect mode start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. In addition, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state and the normal performance mode, when the gaming state command indicating the normal probability state and the short time state is received, the short time performance mode is newly set and the short time performance mode is started. A short-time effect mode start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. In addition, when the current gaming state is a high probability state and a short-time state and is in the probability variation effect mode, or when the current gaming state is a normal probability state and a short-time state and is in the short-time effect mode, the normal gaming state When the game state command indicating is received, the normal effect mode is newly set, and the normal effect mode start command for starting the normal effect mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the opening control command is not received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315. If the opening command is received (YES in S4313), the opening effect for starting the opening effect is displayed. Start processing is performed (S4314). In the opening effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the opening command, and selects and selects the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. An opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the opened effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a round number command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the round number command is stored in the reception buffer. If a round number command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317.If a round number command has been received (YES in S4315), a round effect start process for starting a round effect is performed ( S4316). In the round production start processing, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round number command and selects the production content (round production pattern) of the round production to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the V passing command is stored in the reception buffer. If no V-pass command has been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319. If a V-pass command has been received (YES in S4317), a V-pass effect start process for starting the V-pass effect is performed. Perform (S4318). In the V pass effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a V pass effect start command for starting the V pass effect corresponding to the V pass in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4319, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If an ending command has not been received (NO in S4319), the received command analysis process is terminated. If an ending command has been received (YES in S4319), an ending effect start process for starting the ending effect is performed. (S4320). In the ending effect starting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command, selects the ending effect content (ending effect pattern) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game based on the analysis result, and selects it. An ending effect start command corresponding to the ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

[Variation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 49, in the change effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command, specifies the special figure change pattern represented by the change start command, and specifies the specified special figure change pattern (the special figure). The fluctuation pattern analysis result) is stored in the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 in the RAM 94 (S4401). Note that the acquired information (special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be used as appropriate in subsequent processing.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value of the stop effect design determination random number counter as the stop effect design determination random number and finally combines the effect designs 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed (for example, “777”). Etc.) is performed (S4402). In the stop effect design determining process, the stop effect design (effect designs 8L, 8C, 8R) is determined by determining the obtained stop effect design determination random number using the stop effect design determination table. A plurality of stop effect design determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode, the special symbols that are stopped and displayed, the presence or absence of reach, and the like. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect design determination table from the plurality of stop effect design determination tables based on the current effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure variation pattern analysis result. To do. Note that the combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is, for example, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, such as “777”. If it is “reach”, it will be a loss such as “787”, and if it is “lost” and “not reach”, it will be a variation such as “631”.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a change effect pattern determination process (S4403). Here, the variation effect pattern determination process in the normal effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 50, in the variation effect pattern determination process, first, based on the special diagram variation pattern analysis result, whether or not the variation effect to be performed has SP reach (strong SP reach or weak SP reach), in other words, Then, it is determined whether or not “SP reach” is included in the effect flow associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result (S4501). If there is no SP reach (NO in S4501), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4506. If there is SP reach (YES in S4501), the value indicated by the SP reach pattern determination random number counter is used as the SP reach pattern determination random number. (S4502), and SP reach pattern determination for determining the effect content (SP reach type) of SP reach based on the acquired random number for SP reach pattern determination (S4503).

  The SP reach pattern determination is performed using an SP reach pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 55, a plurality of SP reach pattern determination tables are provided in association with the current effect mode, special figure, and special figure variation pattern. In each SP reach pattern determination table, the SP reach pattern determination random value is included in the production contents (SP reach type) of a plurality of SP reach so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 55). (SP reach pattern determination random value) is distributed. In the SP reach pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one SP reach pattern determination table based on the current effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. The acquired SP reach pattern determination random numbers are collated, the effect content of SP reach (SP reach type) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  In the first embodiment, since the SP reach is always performed as an extension effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 next uses the value indicated by the development effect pattern determination random number counter as the development effect pattern determination random number. (S4504), and based on the acquired development effect pattern determination random number, development effect pattern determination is performed to determine the effect content (development effect type) of the development effect (S4505).

  The development effect pattern determination is performed using the development effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 56, a plurality of development effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the current effect mode, special figure, and special figure variation pattern. In each development effect pattern determination table, development effect pattern determination random values are included in the contents of development effects (development effect types) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 56). (Random number value for development effect pattern determination) is distributed. In the development effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one development effect pattern determination table based on the current effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. The acquired development effect pattern determination random numbers are collated to determine the development content (development effect type) of the development effect and set it in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is N reach in the variation effect to be performed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, in other words, in the effect flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. It is determined whether or not “N reach” is included (S4506). If there is no N reach (NO in S4506), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4509. If there is N reach (YES in S4506), the value indicated by the N reach pattern determination random number counter is used as the N reach pattern determination random number. Is acquired (S4507), and N reach pattern determination is performed to determine the production contents (N reach type) of N reach based on the acquired random numbers for N reach pattern determination (S4508).

  The N reach pattern determination is performed using an N reach pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 57, a plurality of N reach pattern determination tables are provided in association with the production mode and the special drawing. Each N reach pattern determination table includes a random value for N reach pattern determination in a plurality of N reach production contents (N reach types) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 57). (Reach value for determining N reach pattern) is distributed. In the N reach pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one N reach pattern determination table associated with the current effect mode and the special figure analysis result, and the acquired N reach pattern determination is selected in the selected table. The random numbers for use are collated, and the contents of the N reach (N reach type) are determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the change effect to be performed is a normal change effect based on the special figure change pattern result (S4509). If it is not a normal variation effect (NO in S4509), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the variation effect pattern determination process and returns to the variation effect start process (S4306). If it is a normal variation effect (YES in S4509), The value indicated by the normal variation effect pattern determination random number counter is acquired as a normal variation effect pattern determination random number (S4510), and the effect contents of the normal variation effect based on the acquired normal variation effect pattern determination random number (normal variation effect type) The normal variation effect pattern is determined (S4511).

  The normal variation effect pattern determination is performed using a normal variation effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 58, a plurality of normal variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern. In each normal variation effect pattern determination table, a normal variation effect pattern determination is made for the effect contents (normal variation effect types) of a plurality of normal variation effects so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 58). The random number value (normal variation effect pattern determination random value) is assigned. In the normal variation effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one normal variation effect pattern determination table associated with the current effect mode and the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and obtains the selected table. The normal variation effect pattern determination random numbers are collated, the effect content of the normal variation effect (normal variation effect type) is determined, and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  The description is returned to the variation effect start processing (S4306). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect determining process for determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed and the contents of the notice effect (notice effect pattern) (S4404). Here, the notice effect determination process in the normal effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 51, in the notice effect determination process, first, the value indicated by the line notice determination random number counter is acquired as a line notice determination random number (S4601), and the line notice determination random number is obtained based on the acquired line notice determination random number. Dialogue notice determination is performed to determine the production content (line notice pattern) (S4602).

  The dialogue notice determination is performed using the dialogue notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 59A, a plurality of dialogue notice determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. The “hit fluctuation” in the dialogue notice determination table shown in FIG. 59 (A) represents the jackpot special figure fluctuation patterns (TP01 to TP05, TP51 to TP55). In each dialogue notice determination table, the contents of the dialogue notice (the dialogue notice pattern) and the non-execution of the dialogue notice (FIG. 59) so as to obtain a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 59A). The value of the random number for line notice determination (random number value for line notice determination) is assigned to “-” in (A).

  In the dialog notice determination, the production control microcomputer 91 first selects one dialog notice determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and compares the acquired dialog notice determination random number with the selected table. Any one of the contents of the line notice (line notice pattern) or non-execution of the line notice is determined, and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. Accordingly, when any one of the line preview notice contents (line notice pattern) is selected, “execution of line notice” is determined at the same time. In other words, in the dialogue notice determination, whether or not the dialogue notice is executed and the contents of the dialogue notice in the case of execution (the dialogue notice pattern) are determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the cut-in notice can be executed with the variation production to be performed in the future. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 associates with the special diagram variation time equal to or greater than the special diagram variation time of the normal B loss variation. It is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern is obtained (S4603). This is because the cut-in notice can be executed over a maximum of 4 seconds after 6 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, so it corresponds to the special figure fluctuation time longer than the special B fluctuation fluctuation special figure fluctuation time. This is because the cut-in notice cannot be executed unless the attached special figure variation pattern is attached. If the cut-in notice is not executable (NO in S4603), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the notice effect determining process and returns to the variable effect start process. If the cut-in notice is executable (YES in S4603). The value indicated by the cut-in notice determination random number counter is acquired as the cut-in notice determination random number (S4604). Based on the acquired cut-in notice determination random number, the contents of the cut-in notice (cut-in notice pattern) are displayed. Cut-in notice determination is performed (S4605).

  The cut-in notice determination is performed using a cut-in notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 59 (B), a plurality of cut-in notice determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each cut-in notice determination table, the contents of the cut-in notice (cut-in notice pattern) and the absence of the cut-in notice are set so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 59B). Cut-in notice determination random number values (cut-in notice determination random number values) are assigned to the execution (“-” in FIG. 59B).

  In the cut-in notice determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one cut-in notice determination table associated with the special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result, and stores the acquired cut-in notice determination random number in the selected table. Collation is performed to determine any one cut-in notice content (cut-in notice pattern) or non-execution of the cut-in notice, and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. Therefore, when any one of the cut-in notice effects (cut-in notice pattern) is selected, “execution of cut-in notice” is also determined at the same time. In other words, in the cut-in advance notice determination, whether or not the cut-in notice is executed and the production contents (cut-in notice pattern) of the cut-in notice in the case of execution are determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 is associated with a special figure fluctuation time equal to or greater than the special figure fluctuation time of the N loss fluctuation, in detail, whether or not the group notice can be executed with the fluctuation production to be performed in the future. It is determined whether or not it is a special figure variation pattern (S4606). This is not a special figure fluctuation pattern associated with a special figure fluctuation time that is equal to or greater than the special figure fluctuation time of N loss fluctuation (for the contents of the effect where N reach is performed) because the group notice can be executed during N reach. This is because the group notice cannot be executed. If the group notice cannot be executed (NO in S4606), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the notice effect determination process and returns to the variable effect start process. If the group notice can be executed (YES in S4606), the group The value indicated by the random number for notice determination is acquired as the random number for group notice determination (S4607), and the group notice determination is performed for determining the content of the group notice (group notice pattern) based on the acquired group notice determination random number ( S4608).

  The group notice determination is performed using a group notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 60A, a plurality of group notice determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each group notice determination table, the contents of the group notice (group notice pattern) and the non-execution of the group notice (FIG. 60) so as to obtain a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 60A). The group notice determination random number value (group notice determination random value) is assigned to “-” in (A).

  In the group notice determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one group notice determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and collates the obtained group notice determination random number with the selected table. Any one of the group notice effects (group notice pattern) or non-execution of the group notice is determined, and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. Therefore, when any one of the group trailer production contents (group notice pattern) is selected, “execution of group notice” is determined at the same time. That is, in the group notice determination, whether or not the group notice can be executed and the content of the group notice when it is executed (group notice pattern) are determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the character angle notice can be executed in the variation production to be performed in the future, and more specifically, whether or not it is the special pattern variation pattern of the production content in which the development production is performed. Determine (S4609). This is because, since the character angle notice is performed during the development effect, the character angle notice cannot be executed unless it is a special pattern variation pattern of the effect content for which the development effect is performed. If the character angle notice is not executable (NO in S4609), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the notice effect determination process and returns to the variable effect start process, and if the character angle notice is executable (YES in S4609). The value indicated by the character angle warning determination random number counter is obtained as the character angle warning determination random number (S4610), and the character angle warning effect content (character angle warning pattern) is determined based on the acquired character angle warning determination random number. Character angle notice determination is performed (S4611).

  The character angle notice determination is performed using the character angle notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 60B, a plurality of character angle advance notice determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each character angle notice determination table, the character angle notice determination random number value (character angle) is included in the effect contents of the character angle notice so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 60B). (Random number for notice determination) is distributed.

  In the character angle notice determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one character angle notice determination table associated with the special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the acquired character angle notice determination random number is selected in the selected table. Collation is performed to determine the effect content (character angle notice pattern) of any one character angle notice, and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the title color notice can be executed with the variation effect to be performed in the future, and more specifically whether or not the special content variation pattern of the effect content for which the SP reach is performed. Determination is made (S4612). This is because the title color notice is performed during the SP reach, and therefore the title color notice cannot be executed unless it is a special pattern variation pattern of the effect content for which the SP reach is performed. If the title color notice is not executable (NO in S4612), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the notice effect determination process and returns to the variable effect start process, and if the title color notice is executable (YES in S4612). Then, the value indicated by the random number for determining the title color notice is acquired as a random number for determining the title color notice (S4613), and the content of the title color notice (title color notice pattern) is determined based on the obtained random number for determining the title color notice. The title color notice determination is performed (S4614), the notice effect determining process is terminated, and the process returns to the variable effect start process.

  The title color notice determination is performed using a title color notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 60C, a plurality of title color notice determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each title color notice determination table, a random number value for determining the title color notice (title color) is included in the effect of the title color notice so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 60C). (Random number for notice determination) is distributed.

  In the title color notice determination, first, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one title color notice determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and the acquired random number for title color notice determination is selected in the selected table. Collation is performed to determine any one of the title color notice effects (title color notice pattern), and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  The character angle notice determination and the title color notice determination do not include non-execution as a judgment target unlike the line notice judgment. This is because the hero character that is the subject of the character angle notice is incorporated in the development effect, and the title image G3 that is the subject of the title color notice is incorporated in the SP reach, so the character angle notice. Alternatively, when it is determined that the title color notice can be executed, the character angle notice and the title color notice are always executed.

  The description is returned to the variation effect start processing (S4306). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs button effect determination processing relating to the button effect (S4405). Here, the button effect determination process in the normal effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 53. As shown in FIG. 52, in the button effect determination process, it is first determined whether or not the SP reach is executed with the change effect to be started from now on the basis of the special figure change pattern analysis result (S4701). If the SP reach is not executed (NO in S4701), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4704. If the SP reach is executed (YES in S4701), the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination random number counter in the SP reach is set. The indicated value is acquired as a random number for determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern (S4702), and based on the acquired random number for determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern, the button for the button effect at the winning / losing branch point (win / loss branch point button effect) The winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern (win / loss branch point button effect pattern) is performed (S4703). As described above, in the first embodiment, the button effects P11 to P15 are provided as the winning / losing branch point button effect patterns (see FIG. 30).

  The winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination is performed using a winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 61, a plurality of winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the jackpot determination result and the SP reach type (SP reach effect contents). In each winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination table, each winning / losing branch point button effect pattern (effect contents of winning / losing branch point button effect) is set so as to have a predetermined allocation ratio (described in FIG. 61). Random values for determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern (random numbers for determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern) are assigned. In determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern, the effect controlling microcomputer 91 first determines the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure analysis result and the SP reach type determined in step S4503 (SP reach effect contents). 1 is selected, the acquired random number for determining the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern is collated with the selected table, and the winning / losing branch point button effect pattern (the effect contents of the button effect at the winning / losing branch point) is determined. Set to a predetermined area.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the development effect is executed with the variation effect to be started from now on the basis of the special figure variation pattern analysis result (S4704). If the development effect is not executed (NO in S4704), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4707, and if the development effect is executed (YES in S4704), the value indicated by the random effect counter for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect is displayed. Obtained as a random number for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect (S4705), and based on the acquired random number for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect, the button effect pattern (development of the button effect during the development effect) The development effect button effect pattern determination for determining the effect button effect pattern) is performed (S4706). In the first embodiment, button effect P1 to button effect P4 and button effect P6 to button effect P7 are provided as button effect patterns during the development effect (see FIG. 30).

  The development effect button effect pattern determination is performed using the development effect button effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 62, a plurality of developed effect button effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern and the developed effect type (the effect contents of the developed effect). In each development effect button effect pattern determination table, each development effect button effect pattern (the effect contents of the development effect button effect) is set so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 62). The random value for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect (random value for determining the button effect pattern during the development effect) is assigned. In the development effect button effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first has one development effect button effect pattern determination table associated with the special drawing fluctuation pattern analysis result and the effect contents of the development effect determined in step S4505. Then, the obtained development effect button effect pattern determination random number is collated with the selected table, the development effect button effect pattern (the effect content of the development effect button effect) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. .

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the group notice is executed with the changing effect to be started from now on the basis of the result of the notice effect determination process in step S4404 (S4707). If the group notice is not executed (NO in S4707), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4710. If the group notice is executed (YES in S4707), the value indicated by the random number counter for group notice button effect pattern determination is displayed in the group. Button effect pattern (group notice button effect pattern) of button effect (group notice button effect) with group notice is obtained based on the random number for group notice button effect pattern judgment obtained as a random number for notice button effect pattern judgment (S4708). Group notice button effect pattern determination is performed (S4709). In the first embodiment, button effects P1 to P6 are provided as group notice button effect patterns (see FIG. 30).

  The group notice button effect pattern determination is performed using the group notice button effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 63, a plurality of group notice button effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each group notice button effect pattern determination table, each group notice button effect pattern (the contents of the effect of group notice button effect) has a group notice button so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (described in FIG. 63). Random values for effect pattern determination (random numbers for group notice button effect pattern determination) are assigned. In the group notice button effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one group notice button effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and the acquired group notice button is selected in the selected table. The random numbers for effect pattern determination are collated, a group notice button effect pattern (effect contents of the group notice button effect) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the cut-in notice is executed with the fluctuating effect to be started from now on the basis of the result of the notice effect determination process in step S4404 (S4710). If the cut-in notice is not executed (NO in S4710), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4713. If the cut-in notice is executed (YES in S4710), the cut-in notice button effect pattern determination random number counter indicates The value is obtained as a random number for determining the cut-in notice button effect pattern (S4711), and the button effect of the button effect accompanied by the cut-in notice (cut-in notice button effect) based on the acquired random number for determining the cut-in notice button effect pattern Cut-in notice button effect pattern determination for determining a pattern (cut-in notice button effect pattern) is performed (S4712). In the first embodiment, button effects P1 to P6 are provided as cut-in notice button effect patterns (see FIG. 30).

  The cut-in notice button effect pattern determination is performed using a cut-in notice button effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 64, a plurality of cut-in notice button effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each cut-in notice button effect pattern determination table, each cut-in notice button effect pattern (the contents of effect of the cut-in notice button effect) is set so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 64). Random values for cut-in notice button effect pattern determination (random values for cut-in notice button effect pattern determination) are assigned. In the cut-in notice button effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one cut-in notice button effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and acquires the acquired cut in the selected table. The in-notice button effect pattern determination random number is collated, a cut-in notice button effect pattern (effect contents of the cut-in notice button effect) is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the speech notice is executed with the changing effect to be started from now on the basis of the result of the notice effect determination process in step S4404 (S4713). If the dialogue notice is not executed (NO in S4713), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4716, and if the dialogue notice is executed (YES in S4713), the value indicated by the random number counter for the dialogue notice button production pattern determination is displayed in the dialogue. Acquired as a random number for determining a notice button effect pattern (S4714), and based on the acquired random number for determining a button notice button effect pattern, a button effect pattern (a notice button effect pattern of a dialog notice button effect) accompanied by a dialog notice (a dialog notice button effect pattern) ) Is determined (S4715). In the first embodiment, button effects P1 to button effects P6 are provided as dialogue notice button effect patterns (see FIG. 30).

  The dialogue notice button effect pattern determination is performed using the dialogue notice button effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 65, a plurality of dialogue notice button effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. In each line notice button effect pattern determination table, a line notice button is provided for each line notice button effect pattern (the contents of the effect of the button notice button effect) so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 65). The value of the random number for determining the effect pattern (the random number value for determining the dialogue notice button effect pattern) is assigned. In the dialog notice button effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one dialog notice button effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and the acquired dialog notice button is selected in the selected table. The production pattern determination random numbers are collated to determine a dialogue notice button production pattern (the production content of the dialogue notice button production) and set it in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a button associated with one type of button effect pattern among the button effects to be performed in the future effect change based on the result of the change effect determination process in step S4403. The contents of the effect are confirmed, and the button effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4716). In the processing from step S4701 to step S4716, one button effect pattern is determined for a button effect associated with a plurality of button effect patterns (executable with a plurality of button effect patterns). The button production patterns are not associated with each other. Therefore, in step S4716, a button effect button effect pattern associated with one type of button effect pattern is confirmed. For example, the button effect (FIG. 19C) performed when the base of the enemy character A of the strong SP reach A described above corresponds to the button effect associated with this one type of button effect pattern. To do. The button effect pattern of this button effect is the button effect P1.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the button effect is executed in the variable effect to be performed from now on, based on the result of the processing in steps S4701 to S4716 (S4717). If the button effect is not executed (NO in S4717), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the button effect determining process and returns to the variable effect start process. If the button effect is executed (YES in S4717), the button effect monitoring is performed. The flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4718), and the number of button effect executions (the number of button effect executions) in the changing effect to be started is set in the button effect execution number counter of the RAM 94 (S4719). The button operation effective period start time (button operation effective period start time) and button operation effective time related to all button effects executed according to the effect contents of the variable effect are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4720), and the button effect is generated. The determination process is terminated and the process returns to the variable effect start process.

  Note that the button operation effective period start time is composed of a variable effect elapsed time with reference to the start of the variable effect. Therefore, for example, the button operation effective period start time for the line notice button effect is set to 1 second, and the button operation effective period start time for the button effect of the cut-in notice is set to 6 seconds.

  The description is returned to the variation effect start processing (S4306). Next, the production control microcomputer 91 produces the decided stop production design, production types of various productions constituting the production flow (SP reach type, development production type, N reach type, normal variation production type), and various notice production patterns. (Drama announcement pattern, cut-in notice pattern, group notice pattern, character angle notice pattern, and title color notice pattern) The command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4406). In the variation effect start command, in addition to the variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the variation effect by the sound output from the speaker 67 and the effect content of the variation effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66 and the LED 633 in the button , And the contents of the effect of the fluctuating effect caused by the operation / vibration performed by the movable board 15, the spherical operating body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-shaped operating body 641. When the variable effect start command set in step S4406 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103, On the display screen 7 a of the display device 7, a variation effect by an image is performed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control according to the contents of the change effect indicated by the change effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the change effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. Sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (variation effect by sound is executed), and the frame lamp 66 and the LED 633 in the button are caused to emit light via the lamp control circuit 107 (variation effect by light emission is executed). Then, the movable board 15, the spherical operating body 631, the in-button movable body 632, and the sword-shaped operating body 641 are actuated and vibrated (execution of fluctuation effect due to motion and vibration is executed).

  Finally, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the special drawing fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result as the fluctuation production time (fluctuation production time) in the fluctuation production timer and starts the fluctuation production. The measurement of the elapsed time (variation effect elapsed time) is started (S4407), and the variation effect start processing is ended. The variation effect time set in the variation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update process of S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the change effect elapsed time by the change effect timer. By recognizing the fluctuation production elapsed time, the production control microcomputer 91 can generate the button operation effective period.

[Button production control processing]
Next, the button effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 54, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the button effect monitoring flag is ON in the button effect control process (S5001). If the button effect monitoring flag is not ON (NO in S5001), the button effect control process is finished. If the button effect monitoring flag is ON (YES in S5001), the process proceeds to step S5002.

  In step S5002, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the valid period flag is ON. When the valid period flag is ON, the button operation is valid period. If the effective period flag is ON (YES in S5002), the process proceeds to step S5009. If the effective period flag is not ON (NO in S5002), the button operation effective period start time is based on the variable effect timer. It is determined whether or not (S5003).

  If it is not the button operation effective period start time (NO in S5003), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the button effect control process, and if it is the button operation effective period start time (YES in S5003), the button effect to be executed from now on. The button effect start command corresponding to the button effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5004), the time of the button operation effective period to be generated is set in the button effect timer (S5005), and the flag during the effective period is set in the RAM 94. Turns ON in a predetermined area (S5006).

  When the image control board 100 receives the button effect start command, the image control board 100 starts the button effect, and according to the button effect pattern, the spherical button operation promotion image G2, the sword-type button operation promotion image, and the special sword-type button operation promotion image. G4, a special spherical button operation promotion image G5, a special operation promotion image, or the like is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a button effect start command, starts a button effect, and starts vibration of the in-button movable body 632 and lighting of the button LED 633 according to the button effect pattern.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the button operation effective period to be started is the button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point (S5007). If it is the button operation valid period at the winning / losing branch point (YES in S5007), the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the winning / losing branch point flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S5008), and ends the button effect control process. On the other hand, if it is not the button operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point (NO in S5007), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the button effect control process.

  In step S5009, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the winning / losing branch point flag is ON. If the winning / losing branch point flag is not ON (NO in S5009), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5013. If the winning / losing branch point flag is ON (YES in S5009), whether or not the spherical button 63 has been operated is determined. Is determined (S5010). If there is no operation of the spherical button 63 (NO in S5010), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5013. If there is an operation of the spherical button 63 (YES in S5010), the effect control microcomputer 91 uses the sword as a button effect and a jackpot notification effect. The vibration of the mold operation body 641 is started (S5011), the winning / losing branch point flag is turned OFF (S5012), and the process proceeds to step S5013.

  In step S5013, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the button operation effective period has expired after the button operation effective period has elapsed, in other words, whether or not the button operation effective period has expired. It is determined whether or not the set button effect timer = 0. If the button operation effective period has expired (YES in S5013), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5015, and if the button operation effective period has not expired (NO in S5013), the current button operation effective period is the target. It is determined whether or not a button (spherical button 63 or sword button 64) has been operated (S5014). Here, if there is no operation (NO in S5014), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the button effect control process, and if there is an operation (YES in S5014), the process proceeds to step S5015.

  In step S5015, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the flag during the effective period. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an effective period end command indicating that the button operation effective period has ended in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5016). When the image control board 100 receives the valid period end command, the displayed spherical button operation promotion image G2, sword-type button operation promotion image, special sword-type button operation promotion image G4, special sphere-type button operation promotion The image G5 or the special operation promotion image is deleted to end the button operation promotion effect, and the effect associated with the ended button operation promotion effect (the dialogue notice (FIG. 27E)), the cut-in notice (FIG. 28 (E)), group notice (FIG. 29 (D)), appearance of a hero character transformed into a monster character in the development effect 1 (FIG. 18 (D-2)), monster in the development effects 2, 3. Appearance of the protagonist character that has not been transformed into a character (FIG. 18 (D-2), FIG. 18 (D-3)), enemy character base attack in SP reach (FIG. 19 (D)), large Notification effect or (Fig. 21 (A)), perform a loss rich production such as (Fig. 23 (A))). In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a valid period end command and ends the button operation promotion effect including the vibration of the in-button movable body 632 and the lighting of the in-button LED 633.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 vibrates the spherical operation body 631 or the sword-type operation body 641 after the button operation effective period based on the button production pattern of the button production being executed (the vibration during operation is (S5017). If there is no vibration during operation, that is, if the button production pattern is button production P1-P2, P14-P15 (NO in S5017), the process proceeds to step S5019, and if there is vibration during operation, that is, the button production pattern is button production P3. -P7, P11-P13 (YES in S5017), the motor (spherical operation body vibration motor 631B or sword-type operation) of the button (spherical operation body 631 or sword-type operation body 641) that is the object of vibration during operation. The body vibration motor 641B) is driven to vibrate the spherical operation body 631 or the sword-shaped operation body 641 for a predetermined time (perform vibration during operation) (S5018).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 decrements the counter value of the button effect execution frequency counter (button effect execution frequency) by 1 (S5019), and determines whether or not the counter value of the button effect execution frequency counter = 0 (step S5019). S5020). If the counter value of the button effect execution number counter is not 0 (NO in S5020), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the button effect control process, and if the counter value of the button effect execution number counter is 0 (YES in S5020). Then, flag OFF processing such as turning off the button effect monitoring flag is performed (S5021), and the button effect control process is terminated. If the winning / losing branch point flag is turned ON in step S5008, but the spherical button 63 is not operated during the button operation valid period at the winning / losing branch point, the winning / losing branch point flag is turned OFF by flag OFF processing.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 1st Embodiment mentioned above. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment mainly with respect to the front frame 53. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 66, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment includes an upper decoration unit 200, a left decoration unit 210, and a right side that are included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The decoration unit 220 is not provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the lower left portion of the front frame 53 is replaced with the sword-shaped button 64 provided in the right decoration unit 220 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. A grip 68 is provided. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, a frame lamp 69 is used instead of the frame lamp 66 provided in the upper decoration unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It is provided around the left and right center of the front.

  As shown in FIG. 67, the grip 68 includes a grip-type operating body 681 including a bar-shaped portion held in the vertical direction, and a trigger projecting rearward at the upper end of the bar-shaped portion of the grip-type operating body 681. A mold operation body 682. The grip-type operating body 681 is configured to be capable of pushing backward as a whole. The rod-shaped portion of the grip-type operating body 681 is configured to be gripped. On the other hand, the trigger type operation body 682 is configured to be able to be hooked with a finger and to be pushed forward. Therefore, a player or the like can operate the trigger type operating body 682 with a finger while grasping the grip type operating body 681 by hand.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 68, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment indicates that the grip detection switch 681a for detecting that the grip type operation body 681 has been operated and the trigger type operation body 682 have been operated. And a trigger detection switch 682a for detection. The grip detection switch 681a and the trigger detection switch 682a are connected to the sub-control board 90. When the grip detection switch 681a detects that the grip type operation body 681 is operated, the grip detection switch 681a outputs a detection signal indicating that the grip type operation body 681 is operated to the sub-control board 90. When the trigger detection switch 682a detects that the trigger type operation body 682 has been operated, the trigger detection switch 682a outputs a detection signal indicating that the trigger type operation body 682 has been operated to the sub-control board 90. The sub-control board 90 operates the sword-shaped operating body 641 in the 1 ms timer interrupt process in step S4011 and the 10 ms timer interrupt process in step S4012 based on the detection signal from the sword button detection switch 64a in the first embodiment. In the same manner as having recognized, the grip-type operating body is determined by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in step S4011 and the 10 ms timer interrupt process in step S4012 based on the detection signal from the grip detection switch 681a and the detection signal from the trigger detection switch 682a. The operation of 681 and the operation of the trigger type operation body 682 can be recognized.

  The grip-type operation body 681 is configured to be able to vibrate. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment includes a grip vibration motor 681B that vibrates the grip-type operation body 681. The grip vibration motor 681B is connected to the sub control board 90 in the same manner as the sword-shaped operating body vibration motor 641B in the first embodiment. Then, the sub-control board 90 can vibrate the grip-type operation body 681 in the same manner as the sword-type operation body 641 is vibrated in the button effect control process of step S4205 in the first embodiment.

  Next, an effect using the grip 68 will be described. The grip 68 is an alternative to the sword-type button 64 of the first embodiment. Basically, the operation effective period of the sword-shaped button 64 in the first embodiment is replaced with a period during which the operation on the grip-type operating body 681 is effective. Accordingly, the effect of prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 performed during the operation effective period of the sword-shaped button 64 is also replaced with the effect of prompting the operation of the grip-type operating body 681.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 68 (A), when a strong SP reach A wins or loses branch point, a period during which the grip-type operation body 681 is pushed backward is effective (grip operation effective period), and the grip type An effect (a special grip operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation body 681 to push backward is performed. In the special grip operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 68B, for example, an image (special grip operation promotion image) G9 that prompts the user to operate the grip-type operation body 681 is displayed. The special grip operation promotion image G9 includes an image (special grip type operation body image) G91 representing the grip type operation body 681 and an image representing the pushing operation of the grip type operation body 681 (character “push!”: Special grip type operation body An operation image) G92 and an image (special effective period remaining time image) G93 representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (grip operation effective period) for the grip-type operating body 681 are included. The special effective period remaining time image G93 changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effective period.

  When the grip-type operating body 681 is operated during the grip operation effective period at the winning / losing branch point, the jackpot notification effect or the rich loss effect is performed as in the case where the sword-type button 64 is operated in the first embodiment. Is called. The jackpot notification effect in the second embodiment is configured by displaying a video of a scene where the main character wins on the display screen 7a and vibration of the grip-type operating body 681. It should be noted that the vibration start timing and vibration time of the grip-type operation body 681 are the same as the vibration start timing and vibration time of the sword-type operation body 641 constituting the jackpot notification effect in the first embodiment.

  Here, in the first embodiment, when the spherical button 63 is operated in a situation where the sword-shaped button 64 is not operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point, The sword-type operating body 641 vibrates as part of the button effect. In the second embodiment, instead of this, if the trigger-type operating body 682 is operated in a state where the grip-type operating body 681 is not operated during the grip operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point, The grip-type operation body 681 vibrates as a part of the part and button effect. That is, “spherical button operation” of button effect P11 to button effect P12 of FIG. 30 in the first embodiment is replaced with “operation of trigger type operation body 682”, and “sword type operation body vibration” is “grip type operation body”. 681 "(see FIG. 70).

  Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, by operating the trigger type operating body 682 during the grip operation effective period at the win / loss branch point (when the special grip operation promotion image G9 is displayed), Since the grip-type operating body 681 that is a part of the notification effect is vibrated in advance, the player can feel as if there were two chances up in one grip operation effective period. Therefore, the game entertainment interest is improved. In addition, during one sword-type button operation effective period, a chance up can be felt by using different operation portions of the grip-type operation body 681 and the trigger-type operation body 682, so that the game entertainment is further improved. Furthermore, since the grip-type operation body 681 and the trigger-type operation body 682 are provided at positions where they can be operated simultaneously with one hand, the game entertainment is further improved.

7). Other Modified Examples Hereinafter, modified examples other than the configurations described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described for the gaming machine of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, when the spherical button 63 is operated during the sword-type button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point, the sword-type operating body 641 vibrates, and part of the jackpot notification effect is performed in advance. It was broken. However, the trigger of the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 is not limited to the operation of the spherical button 63. For example, instead of the operation of the spherical button 63, the operation of the select button 65 may be triggered by the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641. Further, in addition to the operation of the spherical button 63, the operation of the select button 65 may be triggered by the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641. Further, other input devices (operation units) such as a touch panel and a handle are positions where the player can operate such as the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 61 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the front surface of the front frame 53, and a sword-type operating body 641 is difficult or impossible to operate with one hand, and in addition to or instead of the operation of the spherical button 63, the operation of another input device (operation unit) is performed by the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641. It may be an opportunity. Here, “difficult or impossible to operate with one hand” means operating the sword-shaped button 64 and another input device (operation unit) simultaneously with the size of a normal human hand. This means that it is difficult or impossible to operate the sword-shaped button 64 and another input device (operation unit) at the same time by using both hands within the range of common sense. Further, within the range of common sense means, for example, that a tool that extends the length of the finger at the tip of the finger is not used. In addition, the operation unit that can be operated at the winning / losing branch point and triggers the execution of the jackpot notification effect or the rich loss effect is not limited to the sword-shaped button 64 but may be another input device (operation unit).

  Further, in the second embodiment, a grip 68 including two operation portions of a grip-type operation body 681 and a trigger-type operation body 682 that can be operated simultaneously is provided, and the grip operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point is provided. When the trigger type operation body 682 is operated, the grip type operation body 681 vibrates, and a part of the jackpot notification effect is performed in advance. However, the input device is not limited to the grip 68, and can be operated simultaneously with one hand. Preferably, another input device including two operation units that are easily arranged may be used. Here, “easy to operate simultaneously with one hand” means, for example, pressing with another finger (for example, thumb) while gripping with a part of fingers of one hand (for example, four fingers other than the thumb) This means that two operation units are arranged within a range that can be accommodated in one hand. As an example of this, on the upper end surface of the sword handle (operating part) of the sword-shaped operating body 641 of the sword-shaped button 64 of the first embodiment, a button (operating button) that can be easily pressed with the thumb while holding the handle. The sword-shaped operating body 641 may be vibrated in advance as part of the jackpot notification effect by operating this button during the sword-shaped button operation effective period. In addition, a touch panel is provided at a position where the player can operate, such as the upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 61 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the front surface of the front frame 53. Further, the operation area of the touch panel is divided so that the operation area of the touch panel forms a plurality of independent operation units. Then, a period during which an operation on a part of the operation area of the touch panel (one operation unit) is effective occurs at the winning / losing branch point. If a certain area is not operated, the other area is operated (pressed, rubbed, etc.) as a part of the jackpot notification effect. The touch panel may vibrate in advance.

  In the first embodiment, the time when the spherical button 63 for oscillating the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be operated (vibration possible time) is during the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. This time period is not limited to the period during which the sword-type button operation related to the winning / losing branch point is valid, and can be provided as appropriate. For example, it can be set to a predetermined period before the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point is started. As this period, for example, from the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point to the start of the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. Also good. Further, the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point may be ended from a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) before the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point is started. Furthermore, from a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point to a predetermined time point (for example, to the winning / losing branch point) in the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point It may be in the middle of the sword-shaped button operation valid period. Further, it may be a predetermined intermediate portion (for example, 2 seconds from the time when 1 second has elapsed since the start) in the sword-type button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point. Furthermore, it is the period from the end of the most recent spherical button operation effective period before the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the win-loss branch point to the start of the sword-type button operation effective period related to the win-loss branch point. May be. Note that these periods also apply to the time when the trigger type operation body 682 for operating the grip type operation body 681 in the second embodiment can be operated (vibration possible time).

  In the first embodiment, the operation performed on the spherical button 63 in order to vibrate the sword-shaped operating body 641 in advance during the effective period of the sword-shaped button operation related to the winning / losing branch point is a normal pressing operation. The operation mode of the operation on the spherical button 63 is not limited to this. For example, the operation performed on the spherical button 63 may be a so-called “long press (a press operation that keeps pressing for a predetermined time (for example, at least 3 seconds))”. In this case, in the case of the button effect P11, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is vibrated when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the long press. Further, as a further modification example, if the jackpot notification effect is performed (usually if the fluctuation per SP reach), for example, the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 gradually increases as the time of the pressing operation elapses. You may make it easy to be performed. For example, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to vibrate one second after the pressing operation, and vibration is performed with a probability of 10%. If there is no vibration, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to vibrate again after 2 seconds have passed since the pressing operation, and vibration is performed with a probability of 30%. If vibration does not occur again, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to vibrate again after 3 seconds have passed since the pressing operation, and vibration is performed with a probability of 50%. Conversely, the sword-shaped operating body 641 may be made difficult to vibrate gradually as the time of the pressing operation elapses. Further, a lottery may be performed as to whether or not the sword-shaped operating body 641 is vibrated with a certain probability every predetermined time regardless of the elapsed time of the pressing operation related to the long press. The operation performed on the spherical button 63 may be a so-called “continuous hitting (pressing operation performed continuously a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times))”. In this case, in the case of the button effect P11, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is vibrated at the time when the repeated hitting is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). Further, as a further modification example, if a jackpot notification effect is performed (usually a fluctuation per SP reach), for example, as the number of pressing operations related to repeated hits increases, the sword-type operating body 641 gradually increases. You may make it become easy to perform a vibration. For example, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to vibrate at the time of the first pressing operation, and vibration is performed with a probability of 25%. If there is no vibration, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to vibrate again at the time of the third pressing operation, and vibration is performed with a probability of 50%. If there is no vibration, vibration is performed with a probability of 100% at the time of the fifth pressing operation. On the contrary, the sword-shaped operating body 641 may be made difficult to vibrate gradually as the number of pressing operations related to repeated hits increases. Furthermore, a lottery may be performed as to whether or not the sword-shaped operating body 641 is vibrated at a certain probability every predetermined number of times, regardless of the number of pressing operations related to repeated hits. Note that the modification example of the operation mode of the operation on the spherical button 63 is the same as the operation performed on the trigger type operation body 682 to vibrate the grip type operation body 681 in the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, a part of the jackpot notification effect performed in advance by the operation of the spherical button 63 is configured by the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641, and this part is the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641. Not limited to. For example, the jackpot notification effect includes a predetermined sound effect output from the speaker 67 and light emission in a special manner by the frame lamp 66, and the operation of the spherical button 63 causes the output of the predetermined sound effect or the special manner. May be performed in advance as part of the jackpot notification effect. Alternatively, a plurality of jackpot notification effects that can be executed in advance by operating the spherical button 63 may be provided, and a portion of the jackpot notification effect that is executed in advance may be determined by a predetermined lottery each time. Moreover, a part of the jackpot notification effect performed in advance by the operation of the spherical button 63 may be configured by a plurality of effects using a plurality of effect devices. Moreover, a part of the jackpot notification effect performed in advance by the operation of the spherical button 63 may be configured by a plurality of effects using the same effect device. For example, the jackpot notification effect is composed of different first and second images performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, and only the first image is preceded by the operation of the spherical button 63. You may be made to be. In addition, the example of a part change of these jackpot alerting | reporting effects is the same also about the vibration of the grip type operation body 681 in 2nd Embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the sword-shaped button operation effective period during which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 is a branching point that determines whether the battle is won or defeated. Although it is a point, it may be at the time of other productions (another stage in a variation production). For example, the sword-shaped operating body 641 may be vibrated in advance by operating the spherical button 63 during the effective period of the sword-shaped button operation in the development effect. In this case, the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 does not constitute a jackpot notification effect, but may be an effect that notifies the confirmation of the strong SP reach or an effect that simply suggests the expected degree of jackpot. In addition, the sword-shaped button operation effective period may be generated before the reach is established, and the sword-shaped operating body 641 may be vibrated in advance by operating the spherical button 63 during the sword-shaped button operation effective period. In this case, the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 does not constitute a jackpot notification effect, but may be an effect that notifies the establishment of reach, or an effect that simply suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot. When the sword-shaped operating body 641 is vibrated in advance by operating the spherical button 63 during the effective period of the sword-shaped button operation before the development effect or reach is established, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is also used in the case of a loss. It may be vibrated in advance. This is to prevent the sword-shaped operating body 641 from oscillating, thereby confirming a loss, and discouraging the player to reduce the effect of the presentation. In addition, a sword-shaped button operation effective period in which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by operating the spherical button 63 can be generated at a plurality of stages in the variation effect as described above. In the effect, when the valid period can be generated a plurality of times, the probability that the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates by the operation of the spherical button 63 can be increased toward the end of the variable effect. This is to maintain the player's expectation for the jackpot. Further, it is possible to generate a sword-shaped button operation effective period in the jackpot game effect or the look-ahead effect and vibrate the sword-shaped operating body 641 in advance by operating the spherical button 63 during the sword-shaped button operation effective period. Good. In the case of generating a sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated by operating the spherical button 63 in the big hit game effect, for example, as in a so-called rank-up bonus, a round game is performed. In a jackpot game where it is difficult to recognize how many rounds will be played, a sword-type button that can vibrate the sword-type operating body 641 by operating the spherical button 63 at a branch point of whether or not the round game can be continued Generate an operation validity period. In this case, when the round game is continued, the sword-type button 64 is operated during the button operation effective period so that an effect of notifying the continuation of the round game including the vibration of the sword-type button 64 is performed. When the spherical button 63 is operated in a state where the 64 is not operated, only the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 is performed in advance. An example of changing the generation timing of the sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated by operating these spherical buttons 63 is to vibrate the grip-type operation body 681 in the second embodiment. The same applies to the grip operation effective period during which the trigger type operation body 682 can be operated.

  In the first embodiment, the sword-shaped button operation effective period during which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 does not occur when lost, but also occurs when lost. It can also be. In this case, it is desirable that the probability that a sword-shaped button operation effective period capable of vibrating the sword-shaped operating body 641 by the operation of the spherical button 63 will be higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. This is to prevent the effect of the preceding vibration of the sword-type operation body 641 from being lowered by the operation of the spherical button 63. The example of changing the probability that the sword-type button operation effective period occurs is the same for the grip operation effective period in which the trigger-type operation body 682 for vibrating the grip-type operation body 681 in the second embodiment can be operated. It is.

  In the first embodiment, the sword-shaped button operation effective period during which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 is a branching point that determines whether the battle is won or defeated. However, there is no revival effect, and the battle wins or loses directly with the jackpot and loser, that is, if you win the battle, the jackpot is fixed, and if you lose the battle, the loser is fixed. May be. In this case, the winning and losing branch point becomes a big hit and lose branch point and can be positioned as a “winning branch point”. In addition, the contents of the SP reach production, the jackpot notification production, and the rich production of the sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 It is not restricted to the battle relevant to, It can set suitably. When the sword-shaped button operation effective period during which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 occurs at some branching point such as a winning point, the winning branch point is not related to winning or losing. (For example, some kind of challenge). When the content of the production at the corresponding branch point is a challenge, the content of the jackpot notification effect may be constituted by the success of the challenge, and the rich loss production may be constituted by the challenge failure. Further, the sword-shaped button operation effective period in which the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 does not have to be a branch point in the contents of effects such as SP reach. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot expectation suggestion effect is executed by operating the sword-shaped button 64 during the sword-shaped button operation effective period. The example of changing the winning / losing branch point is the same for the grip operation effective period in which the trigger type operation body 682 for vibrating the grip type operation body 681 in the second embodiment can be operated.

  In addition, the sword-type button operation effective period during which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated by the operation of the spherical button 63 is, for example, whether or not the round game is continuously executed in the jackpot game effect. It can be generated at a branch point whether or not to be controlled in a high probability state after a point or jackpot game. In the case of a branch point indicating whether or not the round game is continuously executed, it is desirable to perform an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether or not the round game continues until the branch point. In addition, in the case of a branch point whether or not to be controlled in a high probability state after a jackpot game, it is recognized whether or not it is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game. It is desirable to produce a difficult production. That is, in addition to the state where the jackpot game is being executed, the continuation of the jackpot game or the high probability state can be applied to the advantageous game state of the present invention. In addition, as the advantageous gaming state of the present invention, a short-time state, a state in which an auxiliary game is executed, a special performance mode in which a predetermined privilege is given to a player regardless of a prize ball, and the like are applied. You can also. The example of changing the winning / losing branch point is the same for the grip operation effective period in which the trigger type operation body 682 for vibrating the grip type operation body 681 in the second embodiment can be operated.

  In the first embodiment, the special sword-type button operation promotion effect is performed in the sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated in advance by operating the spherical button 63. However, the special sword-type button operation promotion effect may not be performed. In this case, the special sword-type button operation promotion effect may be performed in response to the operation of the spherical button 63 during the sword-type button operation effective period. It should be noted that the modified example of the special sword-type button operation promotion effect is the same for the grip operation effective period during which the trigger-type operation body 682 for vibrating the grip-type operation body 681 in the second embodiment can be operated. .

  In addition, during the sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated in advance by the operation of the sphere-type button 63, there is no effect that prompts the operation of the sphere-type button 63, but the display screen In 7a, the effect of prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 may be performed together with the special sword-type button operation promotion effect. Further, the image display device is configured such that the LED 633 in the button emits light in a predetermined manner with the occurrence of a sword-type button operation effective period in which the sword-type operation body 641 can be vibrated in advance by operating the spherical button 63. An effect device other than 7 may be used to notify the occurrence of the period. Further, during the period in which the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 is valid, the fact that the sword-shaped operating body 641 may vibrate in advance by the operation of the spherical button 63 indicates that there is a possibility that the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates in advance. It may be explained by displaying on the display screen 7a before reaching or in a normal variation effect). It should be noted that the example of changing the effect of prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is the same for the operation of the trigger type operation body 682 in the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, when the spherical button 63 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period related to the winning / losing branch point, the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates in advance, and then the sword-shaped button 64 is operated. When it is done, a jackpot notification effect is performed. Here, the jackpot notification effect by the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 does not change regardless of the presence or absence of the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 generated by the operation of the spherical button 63. That is, even if the sword-shaped operating body 641 vibrates by operating the spherical button 63 before the jackpot notification effect is performed, the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 included in the jackpot notification effect performed by operating the sword-shaped button 64 The time required for is not shortened. Therefore, the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 performed by operating the spherical button 63 can be positioned as a notice (suggestion) of the jackpot notification effect. In the first embodiment, the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 that is performed by operating the spherical button 63 can be executed only in the case of a big hit, but as a modification, the operation of the spherical button 63 is also performed in the case of a loss. The vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 can be executed, and the vibration of the sword-shaped operating body 641 due to the operation of the spherical button 63 can be used as a notice of the jackpot expectation suggestion effect suggesting the jackpot expectation. Here, it is desirable that the execution probability of the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 by the operation of the spherical button 63 is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. The jackpot notification effect or jackpot expectation suggestion effect performed by operating the spherical button 63 is not a part of the jackpot notification effect or jackpot expectation suggestion effect, and is not included in the jackpot notification effect or jackpot expectation suggestion effect (For example, display of an image that is not included in the jackpot notification effect, output of a sound effect that is not included in the jackpot notification effect, predetermined light emission that is not included in the jackpot notification effect, and the like). Note that the example of the change in the vibration of the sword-type operating body 641 performed by operating these spherical buttons 63 is the same for the vibration of the grip-type operating body 681 performed by operating the trigger-type operating body 682 in the second embodiment. It is.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the button operation effective period is always generated and the button operation promotion effect is executed in the development effect, but the button operation effective period is not generated and the button operation promotion effect is not executed. There may be. In the first embodiment and the like, the button operation effective period is always generated and the button operation promotion effect is executed at the winning / losing branch point, but the button operation effective period is not generated and the button operation promotion effect is not executed. There may also be.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the second grand prize winning device 36 is provided with a specific area 37. In the big hit game, if the V does not pass, it does not shift to the high probability state, but even if the V does not pass, the special symbol lottery is performed. When a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to shift to a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the jackpot symbol that generates the jackpot game of the V long open pattern and a specific type of jackpot symbol may be won. Further, for example, the second big winning device 36 is not provided, and as a condition for shifting to the high probability state, a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. It is also possible that only that is set.

  In the first embodiment or the like, a jackpot game with opening / closing of a big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is executed by winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination. A so-called “small hit game” may be provided as a game that involves opening and closing of a winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35). The small hit game is executed by winning a “small hit” which is different from the big win and the loss in the big hit determination. And, it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less. Also, the gaming state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, the game state before the execution continues during and after the execution of the small hit game, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, when winning a small winning game, only a small winning game with opening and closing of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured as the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the ball button 63 and the sword button 64 that can vibrate. On the other hand, you may comprise as a slot machine (rotating-type game machine, pachislot game machine) provided with the ball-type button 63 and the sword-type button 64 which can vibrate. Similarly, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotating-type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine) having a spherical button 63 and a grip 68 that can vibrate. In these cases, a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus corresponds to a special game if it is a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus. Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) and AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, special during ART and AT It corresponds to a game. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

8). Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions B to G are also disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]. In the description of the invention B to the invention G, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to the supplementary notes.

8-1. Invention B
A gaming machine according to Invention B is
A gaming machine that controls a game in an advantageous gaming state (a state in which a jackpot game is being executed) that is more advantageous to the player than a normal normal gaming state by the establishment of a specific condition (stop display of a jackpot symbol),
A first operation section (sword-type button 64 or grip-type operation body 681) that can be operated by the player;
A second operation section (a spherical button 63 or a trigger-type operation body 682) that can be operated by the player;
Suggestion effect control means (sub control board 90) capable of executing an suggestion effect (a jackpot notification effect) suggesting the possibility that the special game is performed by operating the first operation unit,
The suggestion effect control means starts a part of the suggestion effect (vibration of the sword-type operation body 641 or vibration of the grip-type operation body 681) in advance by operating the second operation unit, After the start of a part of the suggestion effect, the remaining part of the suggestion effect is started by operating the first operation unit (an image winning the battle, or an image in which the movable board 15 and the main character raises the male character) It is possible to make it possible.

8-2. Invention C
A gaming machine according to invention C is
A gaming machine according to the invention B,
The suggestion effect control means does not start a part of the suggestion effect in advance by operating the second operation unit, and the first operation unit is operated after the second operation unit is operated. Thus, the suggestion effect can be started.

8-3. Invention D
A gaming machine according to Invention D is
A gaming machine according to invention B or invention C,
Unlike the first operation unit and the second operation unit, it is provided with production means (image display device 7, panel movable body 15) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The first operation unit is configured to be able to vibrate,
A part of the suggestion effect is constituted by vibration of the first operation unit, and a remaining part of the suggestion effect is constituted by an effect by the effect means.

8-4. Invention E
A gaming machine according to invention E is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B to Invention D,
The first operation unit (sword-shaped button 64) and the second operation unit (spherical button 63) are arranged to be difficult or impossible to operate with one hand.

8-5. Invention F
The gaming machine according to the invention F is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B to Invention D,
The first operation part (grip type operation body 681) and the second operation part (trigger type operation body 682) are arranged to be operable with one hand.

8-6. Invention G
A gaming machine according to invention G is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention B to Invention F,
In a game area where game balls can flow down, variable winning devices that can be changed between a closed mode and an open mode (a first grand prize device 31, a second grand prize device 36, etc.) are provided.
Satisfaction of starting condition (special figure 1 hold number is less than 4 and game ball wins first start port 20, and special figure 2 hold number is less than 4 and game ball wins second start port 22 ), Variable display control means (main control board 80 for performing steps S1302, S1304, S1306) for executing variable display of identification information (special symbol) on the display device (special display 41),
When a specific result is derived by the variable display of the identification information, the variable prize apparatus includes special game control means (a main control board 80 that performs step S1307) that executes a special game that becomes the release mode,
The establishment of the specific condition is that the specific result is derived by a variable display of the identification information,
The advantageous game state is a state in which the special game is being performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 20 ... 1st starting opening 22 ... 2nd starting opening 23 ... Electric Chu 30 ... 1st grand prize opening 31 ... 1st grand prize winning device 35 ... 2nd big prize Mouth 36 ... Second grand prize winning device 63 ... Spherical button 64 ... Sword-shaped button 68 ... Grip 67 ... Speaker 80 ... Main control board 82 ... CPU
84 ... RAM
91 ... Production control microcomputer 94 ... RAM
100 ... Image control board 102 ... CPU
631 ... Spherical operation body 632 ... Movable body in button 633 ... LED in button
641 ... Sword-type operating body 681 ... Grip-type operating body 682 ... Trigger-type operating body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that controls a game in an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal normal game state by establishing a specific condition,
A first operation unit operable by a player;
A second operation unit operable by the player;
And an effect control means capable of executing the first effect and the second effect by operating the first operation unit in a predetermined period,
The second effect is an effect suggesting that the game is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous game state than the first effect, or an effect of notifying that the advantageous game state is entered,
The first operation unit is configured to be able to vibrate,
The presentation control means, said running operation promoting effect to promote the operation of the first operating portion in a predetermined time period, by the second operating unit is operated in a state where the operation promoting effect is being performed, the A gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect constituted by vibrations of a first operation unit is executed, and the second effect can be executed by operating the vibrating first operation unit .