JP6600883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is known a gaming machine that displays an operation promotion image corresponding to the operating means during the effective period of the operating means (button or the like) (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to Patent Literature 1, if no operation is performed, the operation promotion image may gradually increase or may change from a button-shaped operation promotion image to a patrol-shaped operation promotion image.

JP 2006-83473 A

  However, since the operation promotion image corresponding to the operation means changes with time, there is a problem that the production is difficult to understand and the production effect is poor.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved rendering effects.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.) capable of playing a game and capable of detecting a player's operation. Detection means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, touch sensor, infrared sensor, camera, etc.) and specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, small buttons (white) shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38) ) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.) Means (for example, button development effect processing (S529), variable display effect processing (S172), etc.), and detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 3 shown in FIG. A, pressing sensor 35B), the first operation for at least a first operating unit (e.g., an operation of the push button 31B), and a second operation for a second operation portion (operation of the stick controller 31A), a plurality of operation The specific display executing means displays a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1) corresponding to the first operation as the specific display during execution of variable display . Thereafter , the player has an advantage over the first specific display (for example, expectation level for jackpot, expectation level for 16R probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 7), expectation level for probability variation jackpot if there is a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot) The second specific display corresponding to the second operation is high (for example, when the first specific display is a small button (white) D1, the first specific display is a large button such as a stick D4). D4 like stick when the (white) D2, when the first specific display and large buttons (red) D3 second specific display is capable of displaying stick D4, etc.), the detection by the detection means non After the first specific display is displayed in the effective period, a plurality of types of effects (for example, the weak action effect, the medium effect effect, and the strong effect effect shown in FIG. ) changing the first specific display on the second specific display (e.g., FIG. 34 (E) when either was run out after displaying the large button (white) D2 as shown in, FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (I), an intermediate effect effect is displayed to display the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2, as shown in FIG. 35 (H) and FIG. 35 (I). Can display the stick D4, etc. ), Wherein a call.

  According to the above configuration, the production effect is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, after the first specific display is displayed during the ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.), When the effect is executed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34E), As shown in FIG. 35 (I), a large button (white) D2 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 35 (I), the large button (white) D2 is displayed. (White) D2 is changed to a stick D4), and the second specific display (for example, FIG. 35 (J)) in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). Or as shown in Fig. 35 (K). (For example, an effect that prompts an operation as shown in FIG. 35 (K) and informs the result as shown in FIG. 35 (L), etc.) using a stick D4, a stick D4U, etc. It may be.

  According to the said structure, the feeling of expectation before an effective period can be raised.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the action effect has a plurality of types (for example, a weak effect effect, a medium effect effect, a strong effect effect, etc. shown in FIG. 27C). The rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is no change and there is a change (weak change, medium change). In the case of change or strong change), the determination ratio of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect is different, so that the second specific display is changed depending on which button or the like effect effect is executed. The ratio may be different).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the action effects may be of a plurality of types (for example, a weak action effect, a medium action effect, a strong action effect, etc. shown in FIG. 27C). There are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display after the change (for example, the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, the large button (white) shown in FIG. 25 and FIGS. ) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of which specific display changes depends on which action effect is executed (for example, FIG. 27C ) As shown in the figure, in the case of a weak change (1 step change), a medium change (2 step change), and a strong change (3 step change), a weak action effect, a medium action effect, and a strong action effect. Each button has a different decision rate, so any buttons and other effects For example, when the change is a small button (white) D1 before the change, the small button (white) is executed when the weak change is executed. When D1 changes to a large button (white) D2, when a medium change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to a large button (red) D3, and when a strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes. Therefore, the ratio of which specific display changes may be changed depending on which button or the like effect is executed).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the detection means has a plurality of types (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A, etc.) and corresponds to the specific display after the change. The motion effect detected by the detecting means is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the changed large button (white) D2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 38, the action controller detects the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change, and the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change. The detected motion effect may be executed).

  According to the above configuration, it can be noted which specific display corresponds to which operation means.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the specific display execution unit is configured to detect the ineffective period of detection by the detection unit (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc. ), The specific display is displayed in a manner indicating the ineffective period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button ( White) D1, a large button (white) D2 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, a large button (red) D3 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, and a stick D4 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon may be displayed). .

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is ineffective.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-continuous fluctuations). The specific display may be displayed over a plurality of variable displays by prefetching, and the like may be changed.

  According to the above configuration, expectation can be enhanced over a plurality of variable displays.

(8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) for notifying that any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player Countdown effect, accessory fall effect, etc.) can be executed, and the action effect may be executed by executing the notice effect.

  According to the above configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific notice effect can be enhanced.

(9) In any one of the above-described (1) to (8), the gaming machine has a first state (for example, a state where the auto button function is disabled) or a second state (for example, a state where the auto button function is disabled). Setting means (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39, etc.) that can be set to an auto button function enabled state, and a specific effect (for example, a button notice) In the productions A to C and the decision button production, it is possible to execute a display for reducing the scale of the gauge display, a notice display or a display of the success / failure display based on the detected operation of the push button 31B. the specific effect execution unit do (e.g., variable display of effect processing and the like shown in FIG. 22) and includes a, without detection effective period display indicating a valid period of the detection by the detection means special detection Predetermined operation of the player during the activity period is capable of executing a special effect based on the detected in the detection means, the specific effect execution unit, in the first state, the player's during the lifetime Based on the fact that the predetermined action has been detected by the detecting means , the specific effect can be executed on the assumption that the effect execution condition is satisfied, while the predetermined action of the player is detected during the effective period in the second state. the presentation execution condition even was not detected in being capable of performing specific effect as has been established (for example, when the auto button function is enabled, without the operation of the push button 31B is performed, notice display of the display and spruce display of the display, such as display to reduce the scale of the gauge display is performed), even when any of the first state and the second state, the special Out lifetime predetermined operation of the player during the without executing the special effect when not detected in the detection means, the setting means, during the effective period during which during the execution of the variable display of the player the predetermined operation is detected can change the setting to the first state from said second state based on the detected in means (e.g., partial or the like executes the processing of step S71 10 ~S71 11 in FIG. 39) der is, the special detected Even if the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the effective period, the setting may not be changed from the second state to the first state .

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a fluctuation category and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a button development effect category and a button development effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a button development effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio etc. of a button development effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of a button development effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of various periods in a button development effect, and a specific button development effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of a specific button development effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of a specific button development effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an auto button setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode in the case of setting a function of an auto button to valid or invalid. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hit by long press operation, and the automatic continuous hit by an auto button function.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, a winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as a “starting winning”, and in particular, a winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as a first starting prize. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure holding memory number (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a decorative symbol executed in the first special symbol game (described later) or the image display device 5 (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A. A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display is established.

  Based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the second special figure holding memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), a decorative symbol executed in the second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or the image display device 5 (described later). A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. In the case where the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. That is, when simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”, one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number Or it may refer to three. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area in the game board 2. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol” or “special symbol 1”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. (Special figure) is also referred to as “second special figure” or “special figure 2”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display.

  Note that when there is no particular distinction between the first hold display and the second hold display, they are also simply referred to as “hold display”. Further, the expression “hold display” may refer to the operation itself (LED lighting control by the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) or the display itself (display by LED). . For example, the hold display when it is said that a hold display is newly added indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to “hold display” in the start winning memory display area 5H (described later) and “active display” (described later) in the active display area AHA (described later).

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, are variably displayed. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol change starts in conjunction with (corresponds to) the special symbol game, and the finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. . The decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5L is also referred to as the left symbol, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5C is also referred to as the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5R is also referred to as the right symbol. The variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display corresponding to the hold information is performed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. In other words, when the number of special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new start condition, a new hold display is made so that it is digested in order from the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the closest side of the active display area AHA). May be added. When the number of held special figure games decreases due to the establishment of a new start condition, the held display displayed on the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the held display displayed from the oldest) is deleted. When there is another hold display, the other hold display (each other hold display when there are a plurality of other hold displays) is moved (shifted) to the left side.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, an active display area (also referred to as a current display area, an active hold display area, a digestion display area, etc.) AHA is arranged. In the active display area, active display (also referred to as digestion display, current display, etc.) is performed based on the fact that the hold display is erased from the start winning storage display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. That is, when the start condition is satisfied, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and the active display is displayed. Hereinafter, an active display that is displayed based on the fact that a certain hold display M is deleted may be referred to as an active display corresponding to the hold display M.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H, but the active display area AHA is one of the display areas of the image display device 5. What is necessary is just to be arrange | positioned in the position.

  An upper plate and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished.

  A movable accessory (movable body) that operates as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the upper position of the image display device 5 is changed from the first position (initial position shown in FIG. 1) to the second position (lower end position, for example, the position of the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5). A movable accessory 17 is provided that can move up to a distance.

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed on the movable accessory 17, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed on the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is placed on the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as a lamp 9.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable accessory 17 described above are effects devices that perform effects. However, the gaming machine 1 may have other effects such as a device having a vibration unit and a device having a blower. An apparatus may be provided.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), for example, a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per ordinary symbol (per ordinary symbol)”. " On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, the variable symbol display result of “normal symbol losing (normal Design loss). Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special game is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. Based on this, the second special figure game is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Note that different special symbols in the first special game and the second special game may be used as the jackpot symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state in the big hit gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Is executed (number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In each round (each round), the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the state of the big winning opening (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, changes the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state, maintains the grand prize opening in the open state, and then closes the grand prize opening door. The grand opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, and one round is completed. In the round, whether the prize winning opening has a predetermined upper limit opening time (for example, 29 seconds) after the opening of the prize winning opening door or whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the prize winning opening occurs. It is kept open until any condition is met.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes rounds in the jackpot gaming state until the number of rounds reaches a predetermined upper limit. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the round even if the number of executions of the round has not reached the predetermined maximum number of times, because the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won the big prize opening). May be terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit number of times is two types (8 times corresponding to 8R, 16 times corresponding to 16R, see FIG. 7), but may be one type or three or more types. May be.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to the start of the special game. In addition, there may be a reach state during a period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to stop display of fixed decorative symbols. The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The production in the reach state is called reach production.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”).

  Note that the expected degree of jackpot for a certain performance is, for example, (probability that the performance will be executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability of that performance being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) + (Probability that the effect will be executed at times other than the jackpot) × (Probability that the jackpot will not be hit)}. In addition, when a certain effect is executed and “big hit” is always obtained, the big hit expectation degree of the effect is “1”. The same applies to the degree of expectation of super reach by a certain production.

  Reach production is an announcement that suggests to players that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, but in addition to the reach production, the Pachinko machine 1 will also inform the player that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, A suggestion effect (for example, a hold effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) can be executed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute an effect (for example, a hold effect, a slide effect, etc.) that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is executed. In the following, there is a case in which any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or the effect that predicts or suggests to the player that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high is collectively referred to as the notice effect.

  Note that the notification (notification or suggestion) by the notice effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether or not the notice content is realized. For example, the notice effect that notifies the possibility of reaching the reach state may be performed before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is entered. In addition, the notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be performed before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information targeted for the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. Also referred to as target variable display. The active display corresponding to the target hold display (active display displayed during target variable display) is also referred to as target active display.

  The display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of winning a prize, may be determined at the time of the hold display (before the active display is yet), or when the active display is performed (at the start of the change) You may decide to. The display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active corresponding to the hold display (the active display displayed by deleting the hold display) may be the same (or substantially the same), They may be related to each other. The display mode being the same (or substantially the same) means that, for example, an active display having the same or substantially the same display mode as that of the hold display before erasure is displayed.

  The display modes are related to each other, for example, there are three types of display modes (expectation level of display mode a> expected level of display mode b> expectation level of display mode c) as the display mode of hold display. In addition, three types of display modes having different jackpot expectations as active display modes (expected degree of display mode s> expected level of display mode t> expected level of display mode u, where display mode s is display mode a, the display mode t is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c, and the display mode u is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c). When the hold display is deleted, the active display of the display mode s is displayed, when the hold display of the display mode b is deleted, the active display of the display mode t is displayed, and when the hold display of the display mode c is deleted, it is displayed. Is that the active display of like u is displayed. In addition, when an after-addition active display effect is executed, when the hold display of the display mode a is deleted, the active display of the display mode t or the display mode u is displayed, and the hold display of the display mode b is deleted. When activated, the active display of the display mode u is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a hold effect according to the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H can be executed. For example, in the holding effect, the holding display added to the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in a notice mode (blue or red in this embodiment) different from the normal mode (white in this embodiment) (holding when added) Effects) and effects (holding change effects) that change the already-displayed hold display to the notice mode (including changes from one notice mode to another notice mode).

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect executed when the hold display is changed to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the hold display or An effect that acts indirectly (holding action effect, sometimes referred to as a “holding action success effect” in distinction from a “holding action failure effect” described later) may be executed. Further, an effect (holding action failure effect) that is executed when the hold action success effect and at least a part of the effect modes are common and the hold display is not changed to the notice mode may be executable.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the active display effect by the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be executable as the notice effect (or the prefetching notice effect). The active display effect includes, for example, an effect of displaying an active display to be added to the active display area AHA in a notice mode when the hold display at the time of erasure is in a normal mode (active display effect at the time of addition), or display in a normal mode An effect (active display change effect) that changes the active display being changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode) is included. In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the hold change effect and the active display change effect, it may be referred to as “change effect such as hold”.

  In addition, when the active display effect is executable, the hold action success effect is executed when the active display is changed to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to be the active display. It may be an effect that acts directly or indirectly. Similarly, the hold action failure effect may be an effect that is executed when the active display is not changed to the notice mode.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the concealment effect which conceals the hold display in the start winning memory | storage display area 5H can be performed. The concealment effect is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the hold display. For example, in the concealment effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display to such an extent that even the number of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H cannot be recognized at all (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front (upper layer)) It is difficult to see because it is generally silhouetted and is difficult to see, and a concealing image is displayed on the front, partially obstructing and difficult to see, and the hold display itself is difficult to see (becomes smaller and translucent). Or the like (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface and is completely invisible, or completely invisible due to transparency or non-display). Moreover, although the number of on-hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is somehow recognizable (for example, by a silhouette), it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize each display mode. . Moreover, although the display mode can be recognized, it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the number. For example, the presence or absence of a hold display (for example, a red hold display) in a certain display mode may be notified. Further, in the case of the hold display in which the notice mode is expressed in part (for example, the upper part) instead of the whole, the concealment effect makes it difficult to visually recognize the upper part of each hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Or it may be an effect that makes it impossible.

  Further, the concealment effect may conceal the active display in the active display area AHA instead of or in addition to the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. After the end of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control (time reduction control).

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

  In addition, by performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to when the time reduction control is not performed. Time-shortening control is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times shortly after the end of the big hit gaming state or when the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is, for example, 70 times.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (ordinary time change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the case where the time reduction control is not performed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per symbol”, the control for improving the probability that the variable display result is “per symbol”, compared to the case where the time control is not performed. The game ball receives the second starting prize, such as a control that makes the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than when the time-short control is not performed, and a control that increases the number of tilts compared to when the time-short control is not performed. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by facilitating passage (entrance) through the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state. The short time state (high base state) and the high probability state (probability variation state) are examples of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  A gaming state in which time-shortened control or high-opening control is performed together with probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is both highly accurate state (probability variation state) and high base state (time-short state) is a highly accurate high base state or a time variation probability variation state. Also called. A gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short-time control or the high opening control is not performed, that is, the gaming state that is in the high-probability state (probability variation state) but not in the high base state (time-short state) is the high probability low base state. Or it is also called a short-term uncertain change state. Note that only the high-accuracy high-base state (short-time accurate variation state) may be referred to as a “probability variation state”. A gaming state in which short-time control or high-opening control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is not in a high probability state (probability variation state) but in a high base state (short time state) is also referred to as a low probability high base state. Is done. A gaming state in which neither time-change control nor high-open control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a game state that is neither in a high-probability state (probability variation state) nor in a high base state (time-short state) is also referred to as a low probability low base state. Is done. The low accuracy low base state is a normal state in which neither the accuracy variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed, so it is distinguished from the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, etc. It may be referred to as “normal state”. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system is reset) is a normal state.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). That is, a probability variation big hit may be provided in which probability variation control is continued until the next big hit. When the probability variation big hit that continues the probability variation control until the next big hit is provided, a normal big hit that is not subjected to the probability variation control after the end may be further provided.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. 9 and various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 are mounted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used to output sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed. The accessory control board 16 is a control board for controlling the action of an accessory provided separately from the effect control board 12, and drives the movable accessory 17 based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12. A circuit for outputting a drive signal is mounted on an actuator (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, glass doors (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the leading bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the effect control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the effect control command may be one, or may be three or more. Good.

  In addition, the information which comprises each presentation control command may be memorize | stored in the command table in ROM101, for example. When a certain effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, as a setting for transmitting the effect control command, the storage address of the effect control command in the command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed, so that the effect control command set as described above is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted.

  A part of FIG. 3A will be described. For example, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of the first special figure game. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of the second special figure game. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning notification command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied (sometimes referred to as a first start port winning designation command or a first start port winning command). The command B200H is a second start port winning notification command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied (second start port winning designation command). , Sometimes referred to as a command at the time of the second start opening prize).

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, when the first start winning is generated (when the first special figure reserved memory number is increased), the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the first start opening prize notification command. Further, when the second start winning is generated (when the second special figure reserved memory number is increased), the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the second start opening prize notification command.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as a winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category designation command (also referred to as a “variation category command”) indicating a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15), except for some cases (for example, when there is a first starting winning in a high base state or the like) when a starting winning occurs, the variable category The variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 displays the variable display based on the start prize based on the value set in the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start prize is generated. Or not.

  A game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing the operation and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted (updated) on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation category and a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” and “PA2-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the variation category “PB1”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  A part of FIG. 5 will be described. For example, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortened / reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern “PB3-1”. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 sets the special figure display result to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is derived and displayed. It is a table that is referred to in order to make a decision based on it. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, determination values (for special figure display result determination) assigned to each special figure display result (“big hit”, “losing”). The number of numerical values (compared with the random number MR1) is made different. According to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is the high probability state, more determination values are assigned to “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability state. That is, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher when the state is highly accurate than when the state is low.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is used for determining whether or not the jackpot type is to be one of a plurality of types when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table referred in order to determine based on the random value MR2. In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure (that is, whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game). The number of judgment values (numerical values compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type) assigned to each jackpot type (“16R probability variation jackpot”, “8R probability variation jackpot”) are different. It is According to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure (when the second special figure game is executed), compared to when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Many judgment values are assigned to “16R probability variation big hit” (when the first special figure game is executed). That is, in the second special figure game, the probability of “16R probability variation big hit” is higher when the “big hit” is obtained than in the first special figure game.

  The ROM 101 also includes a variation category determination table that is referred to for determining a variation category as one of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern that is referred to for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. A decision table is stored.

  The RAM 102 holds various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which part or all of the data to be held is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control data holding area provided in the RAM 102. For example, a game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 is provided in the RAM 102 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a hold specific information storage unit 151C, a general figure hold storage unit 151D, and a game. A control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A stores hold data (first hold information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates a hold number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores hold data (second hold information) of the second special figure game. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates a reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and the CPU 103 generates a random number based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The holding specific information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire holding data including the holding data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the holding data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B ( In association with the hold number which is the detection order of the game balls), the hold data (first hold information) based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the hold data (second hold information) based on the occurrence of the second start prize Is stored. In the hold specific information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 14, “first” indicates that it is first hold information, and “second” indicates that it is second hold information.

  The usual figure hold storage unit 151D stores the hold information of the usual figure game. For example, the universal figure hold storage unit 151D determines the common figure display result determined from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTC (real time clock) circuit 126 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  In addition, the ROM 121 has a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17, and the like). Data to be configured is stored. Each effect control pattern is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, various production operations are realized by setting production control patterns. For example, the decorative display variable display operation corresponding to each variation pattern is realized by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. The hold effect, the active display effect, the fanfare effect, the effect during the round game (the effect during opening, the effect during closing), the ending effect, and the like are also realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and an end code. It is composed of data, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating operation control contents and the like in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. That is, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9. That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. The movable accessory control data includes, for example, data indicating the operation mode of the movable accessory 17. That is, the movable accessory control data is data that specifies the operation of the movable accessory 17. These control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control for outputting sound from the speaker 8 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for causing the lamp 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data are performed. In the effective period (sometimes simply referred to as the effective period), an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is received and control for determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to an effect device that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. Control of movable accessory 17 etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, movable accessory control data # 1 to movable accessory control data #n Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n indicating the contents of control of the production operation in the apparatus and designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the accessory control board 16, and the like. For example, in the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Let me. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 10A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122. For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A is provided in the RAM 122 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating flag values and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , One set of four commands, ie, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage count notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening prize specifying command, a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the pre-reading notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the pre-reading notice effect related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . For example, when pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., in the prefetch notice buffer 194B The contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, when the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the reading preview buffer 194B, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing (including sensor error notification processing), abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step) S12).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, the CPU 103 executes predetermined information output processing, for example, jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Are output (step S13).

  Following the information output process of step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14). In the game random number update process in step S14, for example, at least a part of game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. As an example, the CPU 103 may update numerical data indicating a game random number counted by a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 by software.

  Following the game random number update process in step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol process (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process, the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to change the normal symbol variable display and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables the tilting operation setting.

  Subsequent to the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first uses a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is reached (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "1" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S207). Subsequent to the processing in step S207, the CPU 103 executes a start winning time process (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) “0” in the start port buffer value (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first start-up switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of Step S209, the CPU 103 receives the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is reached (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting). "2" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S210). Subsequent to the processing in step S210, the CPU 103 executes a start winning time process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) “0” in the start port buffer value (step S212), and starts a winning determination process. Exit.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)), the start winning determination process is terminated without performing the processes of steps S210, S211 and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even when the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, the processing based on the respective detections Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the start prize winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value by 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B. In addition, information corresponding to the start port buffer value is stored in the hold specific information storage unit 151C.

  Subsequent to the process of step S218, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a start port winning notification command corresponding to the start port buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S219). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first start port winning notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second start port winning notification command is performed. The start opening prize notification command set in step S219 is executed by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command (step S221). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command is performed. Then, the start winning process is terminated. Note that the reserved memory count notification command set in step S221 is executed, for example, when the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed after the special symbol process process ends. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of winning random number determination processing (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game state is a big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is on, and identifies that the big hit flag is not the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state by confirming the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the high base flag is on, and identifies the low base state when the high base flag is not on (when it is off). . Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may identify whether the state is the high-predicted state or the low-predicted state by confirming the state of the high-predictive flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is not on (when it is off). May be.

  Note that the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the on state in the big hit end process (step S117). Further, the CPU 103 clears the high base flag to an off state in the special symbol stop process (step S113). For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the fluctuation number counter that is compared with the number of times reduced in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation number counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation number counter reaches the short time count, the high base flag is cleared to the off state. Further, the CPU 103 sets the high-accuracy flag to the on state in the big hit end process. In addition, the CPU 103 clears the high-accuracy flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process. For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the variation counter that is compared with the ST count in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the variation counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the variation counter reaches the high accuracy count, the high accuracy flag is cleared to the off state. Note that the value of the variation counter is stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is present (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is determined to be “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). If it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the low-accuracy state (the value in the range of “8000” to “8329” is “big hit”) from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result is set and is in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the high-accuracy state (“8000” to “8818” is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result having a range value of “big hit” is set, and the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and the high-accuracy flag is When it is not in the on state (when it is in the off state), it may be specified that the state is in a low probability state, and the display result determination table is different between the first special figure and the second special figure. In the case of using the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table), when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used to If the buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  If it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified by the start port buffer value. Set (select) the big hit type determination table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103, for example, compares the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the variation chart. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). S409). Note that the symbol designating command set in step S409 is executed mainly when the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed after the special symbol process processing is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base state is set (step S410). If it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not set (step S410; NO), that is, in the case of the scene 1 or the scene 3, the CPU 103 uses the low base state for the special figure display result. A variation category determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 that the state is the high base state (step S410; YES), that is, in the case of scene 2 or scene 4, the CPU 103 determines the high base state according to the special figure display result. A change category determination table is set (selected) (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 16A shows a selection example in which any of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the low base state. According to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the low base state, three types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL2 "" C-TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” is selected, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” is selected, and when the number of reserved storage is four or more, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL4” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. ) Is selected.

  FIG. 16B shows a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the high base state. According to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state, two types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the high base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL5” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. ) Is selected.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. FIG. 17A is the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B. FIG. 17A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. The variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D) and the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 17E are also the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. ) Are assigned to multiple types of variable categories.

  For example, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3 is 0. 70 items (values in the range of “0” to “69”) are assigned to the change category “PA1”, and 27 items (values in the range of “70” to “96”) are assigned to the change category “PA2”. Assigned to the fluctuation category “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the fluctuation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the fluctuation category “PA5”. It has been. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” illustrated in FIG. 17B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” illustrated in FIG. 17C, and the variation category determination table “C” illustrated in FIG. -TBL4 "and the variation category determination table" C-TBL5 "shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of step S411 executed when it is determined that the high base state is not determined in step S410, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406, and the variable category determination table. If the table data constituting “C-TBL4” is set, and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” to the variable category determination according to the number of reserved storage Table data constituting any one of the tables “C-TBL3” is set. In step S412, which is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406. When the table data constituting the determination table “C-TBL5” is set and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” or the variation Table data constituting any of the category determination table “C-TBL3” is set.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines (determines) the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the change category extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, and the change category set in step S411 or step S412. It is only necessary to determine which of the determination values matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by comparing the determination values assigned to the respective variation categories in the table data of the determination table. Subsequent to the process in step S413, the CPU 103 transmits one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) in the process in step S413. After setting for this (step S414), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Subsequent to the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. (See FIG. 12).

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining (predetermining) whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, when the variable display result is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern, a setting process for transmitting a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), and the like. Yes. In the variation pattern setting process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the special symbol is varied (variably displayed) in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the start of variation is changed to the special symbol variation time (FIG. 5). It includes a process for determining whether or not it has been reached. In the special symbol variation process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the elapsed time after the variation starts reaches the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the special symbol variation, and the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), or the big hit flag is turned off. (If the variable display result is preliminarily determined to be “lost” in the special symbol normal process (step S110)), a process for changing the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a process to be executed, or a big hit flag Includes a setting process for sending a hit start designation command (fanfare command) as a process to be executed when is in the ON state (when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in advance) . In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and when the big hit flag is on, the special figure process flag is updated. Is updated to “4”.

  The big hit pre-release process in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing is a process for setting the grand prize opening to be in an open state (for example, setting a solenoid driving signal for the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door to open the big prize opening) And a setting process for transmitting a command for notifying a prize winning opening. In the big hit release pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on whether or not the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening has passed a predetermined time, whether or not the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number. Processing for determining the timing to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and setting for making the big winning opening closed (for example, the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door for closing the winning opening) For example, setting of a solenoid driving signal) and setting processing for transmitting a notification command after opening the big prize opening. In the big hit release processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether the number of executions of the round with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is not reached Including processing to send a notification command during the opening of a special prize opening as processing to be executed, and setting processing to send a hit end designation command as processing to be executed when the maximum value of the number of special prize opening is reached It is out. In the post-hit opening process, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value for the number of big prize openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a process to determine whether or not the big hit end stage waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending stage execution period) has passed, or a process to be executed when the big jackpot end stage waiting time has passed This includes processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a highly accurate and high-base state, processing for setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions, and the like. In the big hit end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit release process (step S115), the big hit release post-process (step S116), the big hit pre-release process (step S114), and the big hit end process (step S117) It includes a transmission setting for transmitting the oral winning notification command.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S230 (step S230; NO), it is determined whether or not the first held data (the first held data) is the second held information. Determination is made (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is determined whether or not the information stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the hold specifying information storage unit 151C is information indicating that the hold information is the second hold information. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When the hold data digested first in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; YES), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. Subsequent to the processing in step S233, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the hold data that is first digested in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; NO), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As a result, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Also, in the process of step S237, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. Following the process of step S237, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as step S405 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103, like step S406 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. In the table display result determination table data, the individual judgment values assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result are compared one by one, for example, to make the special figure display result (“big hit” or “lost”) ) Should be determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). Note that the big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit end process of step S117. Following the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination process in step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Following the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 stores the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example, corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244. A jackpot type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is stored. As an example, if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination process in step S244 is “16R probability variable big hit”, the CPU 103 sets “1” in the big hit type buffer value, and if “8R probability variable big hit”, the big hit type Set “2” to the buffer value.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241 (NO)), or after executing the process of step S245, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result determined in the process of step S240, In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in the process of step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; YES), the demonstration display setting (step S250) is executed, and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a variation category and processes the variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation category in the same manner as the processing in step S413 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. A determination table is selected (set), and a variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. For example, when determining the variation category “PA2”, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA2” shown in FIG. 19B, and sets a random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. When the numerical data shown is within the range of “0” to “39”, the variation pattern “PA2-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is within the range of “40” to “99”, the variation pattern “PA2-2” is determined. . Further, for example, when the variation category “PA3” is determined, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating is in the range of “0” to “79”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is in the range of “80” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is determined. To do. The same applies when other variable categories are determined.

  According to FIGS. 5, 6, 16, 17, and 19, the relationship between the normal reach and the super reach jackpot expectation is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach. Also, in normal reach, the expectation of jackpot is higher in the case with pseudo-continuous fluctuation than in the case without pseudo-continuous fluctuation. In Super Reach α (same for Super Reach β), the expectation of big hit is higher in the case of pseudo-ream fluctuation than in the case of no pseudo-reliable fluctuation. Expectation is higher than the case.

  Note that the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of execution of the process, or, like the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). The data may be extracted at step S232 to obtain pending data, which may be read out in step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal process (step S110).

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) and the setting value of the time reduction number of 70 are set to the same value (both are 70 times). The number of times may be a value different from the set value of 70 times. In this embodiment, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 16R probability change big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). However, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, the setting value of the short time in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the short time in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). The setting value for the number of time reductions may be different from the setting value for the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in FIG.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the on state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag and turns it off (step S73). Command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  Subsequent to the command analysis processing in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes error notification processing (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, for example, an error notification corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet.

  Following the error notification process in step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17 and the like) are used based on the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Judgment, determination, setting, etc. related to the production operation that was performed are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process in step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect random number update process (step S77). In the effect random number update process in step S77, for example, at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update the numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  Note that the interrupt for receiving the effect control command or the like from the main board 11 on the side of the effect control board 12 is an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. However, the method for generating an interrupt for receiving a production control command or the like is not limited to the above. For example, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like may be generated by an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S74). In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that there is a reception command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is a first start opening prize notification command (step S502). . The effect control CPU 120 may confirm the MODE data of the received command, for example, and specify the type of the received command (see FIG. 3).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening prize notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value set in advance as the reception waiting time for the first reserved memory number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is not the first start opening prize notification command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a second start opening prize notification command. (Step S504). If it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening prize notification command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value, which is set in advance as a reception waiting time for the second reserved memory number notification command, in the command reception control timer.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the command is not the second start opening prize notification command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the command is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first reserved memory number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the first pending storage count notification wait time Is cleared (step S509).

  When it is determined in step S508 that the command is not the first reserved memory number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the second pending storage count notification waiting time Is cleared (step S511).

  If it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), if it is determined in step S507 that it is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the reception command at the head of the free area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S512). Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command. (Step S513). When it is determined that it is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S515). . Following the process of step S515, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not a variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to the other received commands (step S518). For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the gaming state designation command and specify the current gaming state. Following the process of step S518, the process returns to step S501.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S76). In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, determines whether or not the start opening winning notification command is received as a received command, Processing for determining various effects is executed.

  Following the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the apparatus 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined to start the variable display of decorative symbols (that is, when a variation pattern designation command or the like is received), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. , Settings for performing display operations such as processing for performing production control patterns and variation time timer values corresponding to variation patterns (special diagram variation times), hold display, active display, etc. (for example, the display operation concerned) For example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the above. In the variable display start setting process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the variable display start of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time) And the like. In the effect processing during variable display, when the variable time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special symbol waiting process is a process executed when the confirmed decoration symbol is “losing”, and a game state setting process at the time of changing to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a case where the confirmed ornament symbol is “big hit” The process to be executed includes a process for making a setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the waiting process per special figure, when the confirmed decorative symbol is “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit”, Update the value to “4”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process for determining whether or not a big prize opening opening notification command has been received, or a process to be executed when a big winning opening release notification command is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening). In the big hit start process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when the notification command for opening the big prize opening is received.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round process is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening is received, or a process to be executed when a notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing). In the in-round processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” when the notification command after the special winning opening is received is received.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. Post-round processing is performed as a process for determining whether or not a winning prize opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, or a process to be executed when receiving a winning prize opening notification command. Setting for performing an ending effect (for example, for an ending effect), for example, a process for performing a setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or a process to be executed when a hit end designation command is received. For example, setting of a corresponding effect control pattern and an ending effect execution time timer value). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when the command for opening the special winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” when the winning end designation command is received. To do.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit end processing, whether or not the ending effect execution time timer set in the round post-processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time) And the like. In the post-hit end processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of winning effect determination processing (S150). In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start opening winning designation command as a new received command. Is determined (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second start opening prize designation command as a new reception command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S154). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S154; NO), the winning effect determining process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command is received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time-short state (highly accurate high-base state) is established (step S155). When it is determined that the time is not short (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S160). In the determination process for the hold effect, etc. in step S160 (same as the determination process for the hold effect, etc. in step S163), a process for determining the hold effect, the active display effect, the action effect (the hold action failure effect, the hold action failure effect, etc.), etc. include. Details will be described later.

  After executing the hold effect etc. determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the hold effect etc. determination process (step S161). More specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number of the pre-read notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the start winning in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the determination contents of the hold effect etc. determination processing Remember.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H based on the determination content stored in step S161 (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect control pattern that causes the start winning memory display area 5H to display a hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described prefetch notice buffer 194B. Set as a usage pattern, and determine in the hold effect determination process by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of addition is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S154; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time-short state (highly accurate high base state) is set (step S156). When it is determined that the time is short (highly accurate high base state) (step S156: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S163). The hold effect etc. determination process in step S163 is the same as the hold effect etc. determination process in step S160.

  After executing the hold effect determination process (step S163), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165, and ends the winning effect determination process. In addition, each process of step S163, step S164, and step S165 is the same as the process which concerns on each process of step S160, step S161, and step S162.

  When it is determined in step S155 that the time is short (step S155: YES), or when it is determined in step S156 that the time is not short (step S156: NO), a holding addition process according to the start opening prize designation is executed. (S166). Specifically, similar to the case where the presentation control CPU 120 determines not to execute the hold effect in the hold effect determination process (steps S160 and S163), a normal display mode (as a display mode after addition and after each shift) For example, information indicating white) is stored, and a hold display displayed in a normal display mode is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing (S171). In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, to display the special figure display result as “lost”. Is determined (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the missing combination ( Step S524). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 uses a random number or the like that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (for example, a random value for determining the left determined symbol, a random value for determining the right determined symbol, Numeric data indicating a fixed symbol determination or the like is extracted, and a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a left symbol determination table, a right symbol determination table, a medium symbol determination table, etc.) stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like ) And the like, the decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined as combinations of the fixed decorative symbols that constitute the lost combination.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is “big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit)”, for effect control CPU120 determines the combination of the definite decoration symbol which comprises a jackpot combination (step S528). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value (for example, a random value for determining a big hit definite symbol) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the ROM 121 By referring to a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a jackpot fixed symbol determination table) stored in advance, etc., the combinations of the fixed symbol patterns constituting the jackpot combination are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The decorative design that is finally stopped and displayed for each is determined. It should be noted that the CPU 120 for effect control may determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination depending on which type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot) is, and whether or not there is a promotion effect. Good.

  After performing either the process of step S524 or the process of step S528, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a button development effect determining process (step S529). The button development effect determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute a button development effect (described later), a process for determining an effect mode of the button development effect when it is determined to execute the button development effect, and the like. Details of the button development effect determination process will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S529, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a pending digest process (step S530). Specifically, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and when there is another hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, each of them. Move to the left.

  After executing the pending digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control pattern set process (step S532). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern of the change as the use pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the button development effect determined in the button development effect determination process in step S529 as a use pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect mode of the button development effect (for example, a button development effect pattern described later), etc. In the process in step S532, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the button development effect determined in the button development effect determination process in step S529 is set as a usage pattern. As a result, in the variable display effect process (S172), the display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command and the determination content of the button development effect determination process (S532). (For example, see FIGS. 30 to 38).

  After executing the process of step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and starts the effect control process timer ( In step S535), the rendering device (production component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data (step S536). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (the special diagram variation time shown in FIG. 5) in the variation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the start winning reception command buffer 194A and deletes it. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the received command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. In the process of step S538, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S539), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Hereinafter, the button development effect will be described in detail. The button development effect is an effect of changing (developing) an image (a button image simulating a push button 31B, a stick controller image simulating a stick controller 31A) corresponding to a button or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A). . Hereinafter, an image corresponding to a button or the like may be referred to as “button or other image” or “button or other display”.

  The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of an image such as one type of button (for example, changes the display mode (display color, display size) of the button image) or the one type of button as a button development effect. The image is changed to another type of button image (for example, the button image is changed to a stick controller image).

  In the following description, a small-sized white button image imitating the push button 31B may be referred to as a “small button (white)” or a “first mode” as a button image. Further, a large-sized white button image simulating the push button 31B may be referred to as a “large button (white)” or a “second mode”. Further, a large-sized red button image simulating the push button 31B may be referred to as a “large button (red)” or a “third mode”. A stick controller image simulating the stick controller 31A may be referred to as a “stick” or a “fourth aspect”.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a button development effect category and a button development effect pattern in the present embodiment. The button development effect pattern indicates an effect mode (display mode) of the button development effect. The button development effect category is a name when button development effect patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the button development effect category is a group name of each group including one or more button development effect patterns categorized into a common group.

  In FIG. 25, “initial” is an initial display. “Final” is a final display. “Timing 1” is the first timing at which an image such as a button can change. “Timing 2” is a second timing at which an image such as a button can change. “Timing 3” is the third timing at which an image such as a button can change. Note that “timing 1”, “timing 2”, and “timing 3” may be different depending on the variation pattern.

  Also, in FIG. 25 (the same applies to other drawings), “no change” indicates that there is no change in the image such as a button. “Weak change” indicates that there is a one-step change (one-step change) of an image such as a button. Specifically, “weak change (first → second)” is a one-step change from “first mode” to “second mode”, that is, “small button (white)” to “large button (white)”. "". “Weak change (2 → 3)” is a one-step change from “2nd mode” to “3rd mode”, that is, a change from “large button (white)” to “large button (red)”. It means that there is. “Weak change (3rd to 4th)” indicates that there is a one-step change from “3rd mode” to “4th mode”, that is, a change from “large button (red)” to “stick”. ing. “Medium change” indicates that there is a two-stage change (two-stage change) of an image such as a button. Specifically, “medium change (first → third)” is a two-step change from “first mode” to “third mode”, that is, “small button (white)” to “large button (red)”. "". “Medium change (2 → 4)” indicates that there is a two-stage change from “second mode” to “fourth mode”, that is, a change from “large button (white)” to “stick”. ing. “Strong change” indicates that there is a three-stage change (three-stage change) of an image such as a button. Specifically, “strong change (first → fourth)” is a three-step change from “first mode” to “fourth mode”, that is, change from “small button (white)” to “stick”. It means that there is.

  In FIG. 25, in the button development effect category “BH1”, the image such as the button does not change at any of the three timings (timing 1, 2, 3), and “final” is “first mode (small button ( White)) ”button development effect category. The button development effect pattern “BH1-1” belongs to the button development effect category “BH1”.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH1-1”, since the button image does not change at any of timing 1, timing 2 and timing 3, the button image of the button development effect pattern “BH1-1” The first period (“initial”, ie, before “timing 1”), the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”), and the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3”) The period 4 (“final”, that is, after “timing 3”) is also “first mode (small button (white))”.

  In the button development effect category “BH2”, the button or the like image changes slightly at any one of the three timings, and the “final” is “second mode (large button (white))”. This is an advanced production category. The button development effect category “BH2” includes a button development effect pattern “BH2-1” having a weak change at timing 1, a button development effect pattern “BH2-2” having a weak change at timing 2, and a weak at timing 3. The button development effect pattern “BH2-3” with change belongs.

  For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern “BH2-1”, the button image changes slightly at the timing 1 and does not change at the timing 2 or the timing 3, so In the first period (before “timing 1”), it becomes the “first mode (small button (white))”, and the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) or the third period (“timing”). 2 ”to“ timing 3 ”) and the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”), the“ second mode (large button (white)) ”is set.

  In the button development effect category “BH3a”, the button or the like image changes slightly at any two of the three timings, and the “final” is “third mode (large button (red))”. This is an advanced production category. In the present embodiment, in the button development effect category “BH3a”, a button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” having a weak change at timing 1 and timing 3 and a button development effect pattern having a weak change at timing 2 and timing 3. “BH3a-2” belongs.

  For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1”, the button image changes slightly at timing 1 and timing 3 and does not change at timing 2. In the first period (before “timing 1”), it becomes the “first mode (small button (white))”, and the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) or the third period (“timing”). “2” to “timing 3”) is “second mode (large button (white))”, and “fourth mode (after“ timing 3 ”)” is “third mode (large button (red))”.

  The button development effect category “BH3b” is a button in which the image of the button or the like changes in the middle at any one of the three timings, and the “final” becomes the “third mode (large button (red))”. This is an advanced production category. The button development effect category “BH3b” includes a button development effect pattern “BH3b-1” having a medium change at timing 1, a button development effect pattern “BH3b-2” having a medium change at timing 2, and a middle at timing 3. The button development effect pattern “BH3b-3” with change belongs.

  For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern “BH3b-1,” the button image changes middle at timing 1 and does not change at timing 2 or timing 3. In the first period (before “timing 1”), it becomes the “first mode (small button (white))”, and the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) or the third period (“timing”). 2 ”to“ timing 3 ”) and the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”), the“ third mode (large button (red)) ”is set.

  In the button development effect category “BH4a”, at any two of the three timings, the button or the like image changes medium at the previous timing, the button or other image changes slightly at the later timing, and “final” This is a button development effect category that becomes the “fourth aspect (stick)”. In the present embodiment, the button development effect category “BH4a” includes a button development effect pattern “BH4a-1” having a medium change at timing 1 and a weak change at timing 3, a medium change at timing 2, and a weak change at timing 3. There is a button development effect pattern “BH4a-2”.

  For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4a-1”, the button image changes middle at timing 1, weakly changes at timing 3, and does not change at timing 2. Therefore, the button development effect pattern “BH4a-1” The image such as a button is “first mode (small button (white))” in the first period (before “timing 1”), and the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) or the third period. In the period (“timing 2” to “timing 3”), the “third mode (large button (red))” is selected, and in the fourth period (after “timing 3”), the “fourth mode (stick)” is set.

  In the button development effect category “BH4b”, at any two of the three timings, the image of the button or the like changes slightly at the previous timing, the image of the button or the like changes middle at the later timing, and “final” This is a button development effect category that becomes the “fourth aspect (stick)”. In this embodiment, in the button development effect category “BH4b”, the button development effect pattern “BH4b-1” having a weak change at timing 1 and a medium change at timing 3, a weak change at timing 2, and a medium change at timing 3. There is a button development effect pattern “BH4b-2”.

  For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4b-1,” the button image changes slightly at timing 1, changes medium at timing 3, and does not change at timing 2. The image such as a button is “first mode (small button (white))” in the first period (before “timing 1”), and the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) or the third period. In the period (“timing 2” to “timing 3”), the “second mode (large button (white))” is selected, and in the fourth period (after “timing 3”), the “fourth mode (stick)” is set.

  In the button development effect category “BH4c”, the image of the button or the like changes strongly at any one of the three timings (timing 3 in this embodiment), and “final” is “fourth mode (stick)”. ”Button development effect category. In the present embodiment, the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1” having a strong change at timing 3 belongs to the button development effect category “BH4c”.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1”, the button image changes strongly at timing 3 and does not change at timing 1 or 2; In the first period (before “timing 1”), the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2”) and the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3”), the “first mode (small button) (White)) ”and“ fourth mode (stick) ”in the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the button development effect determination process (S529). FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the button development effect and the like. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern. In FIG. 27A (the same applies to other figures), the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” is a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (losing) (specifically, fluctuation patterns “PA4-1”, “PA4-”). 2 ”or“ PA4-3 ”). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-X” is a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (losing) (specifically, any of fluctuation patterns “PA5-1”, “PA5-2”, and “PA5-3”). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-X” is a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (big hit) (specifically, any one of fluctuation patterns “PB4-1”, “PB4-2”, and “PB4-3”). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” is a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (big hit) (specifically, any of fluctuation patterns “PB5-1”, “PB5-2”, and “PB5-3”).

  In the button development effect determination process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the button development effect (S550). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the button development effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. .

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect at a rate of 5% when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect execution presence / absence determination table for super reach α (losing), which is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. In the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for determining whether or not the button development effect execution is performed (for example, the random value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) are “no execution” and “execution”. It is only necessary to be assigned at a ratio of 5:95.

  Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect at a rate of 10% when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA5-X”. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect execution determination table for super reach β (losing), which is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA5-X”. In this table, numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining whether or not to execute button development effects should be assigned to “no execution” and “execution” at a ratio of 10:90.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a super-reach variation pattern (“PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”). It is determined that the button development effect is not always executed when the variation pattern is other than “PA1-X”, “PA2-X”, “PA3-X”, “PB1-X”, “PB3-X”).

  According to FIG. 27 (A), when the button development effect is executed, it is always super reach, and therefore the big hit expectation is higher when the button development effect is executed than when it is not executed.

  Further, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach α in the low probability state, the big hit expectation degree is (probability of “executed” in “PB4-X”) × (the low probability state. Sometimes “PB4-X”) / {(probability of “executed” in “PB4-X”) × (probability of “PB4-X” in the low probability state) + (“PA4 -X "is the probability of being" executed ") x (the probability of being" PA4-X "when in the low probability state)}, and is about 18.5%. The probability of “executed” at “PB4-X” is 15%, and the probability of “executed” at “PA4-X” is 5% (FIG. 27A). Further, since the probability of hitting in the low probability state is about 1/199 (see FIG. 6), the probability of being “PB4-X” in the low probability state is (1/199) × (30/100). There is a probability of “PA4-X” in the low probability state (198/199) × (2/100) (see FIGS. 16 and 17). On the other hand, the expectation degree of big hit when the super reach α is executed in the low-accuracy state is the probability of being “PB4-X” in the low-accuracy state / (“ The probability is “PB4-X” + the probability of being “PA4-X” in the low probability state), and is about 7%. From the above, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach α, the big hit expectation is higher than when the button development effect is not executed.

  Further, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach β in the low probability state, the big hit expectation degree is (probability of “executed” in “PB5-X”) × (the low probability state. Sometimes “PB5-X”) / {(probability of “executed” in “PB5-X”) × (probability of “PB5-X” when in the low probability state) + (“PA5 -X "is the probability of being" executed ") x (probability of being" PA5-X "when in the low probability state)}, and is about 50%. The probability of “executed” at “PB5-X” is 40%, and the probability of “executed” at “PA5-X” is 10% (FIG. 27A). Further, since the probability of hitting in the low probability state is about 1/199 (see FIG. 6), the probability of becoming “PB5-X” in the low probability state is (1/199) × (50/100). There is a probability of “PA5-X” in the low probability state (198/199) × (1/100) (see FIGS. 16 and 17). On the other hand, the expectation degree of big hit when super reach β is executed in the low probability state is the probability of being “PB5-X” in the low accuracy state / (“ The probability is “PB5-X” + the probability of being “PA5-X” when the state is in a low probability state), and is about 20%. From the above, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach β, the big hit expectation is higher than when the button development effect is not executed.

  Returning to FIG. After executing the process of step S550, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined to execute the button development effect in the process of step S500 (S551). When it is determined not to execute the button development effect (step S551; NO), the button development effect determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the button development effect (step S551; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category (S552). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27B based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category “BH1” at a rate of 30%, and determines the button development effect category. “BH2” is determined at a rate of 20%, button development effect category “BH3a” is determined at a rate of 20%, button development effect category “BH3b” is determined at a rate of 10%, and button development effect category “BH4a” is determined. ”Is determined at a rate of 10%, the button development effect category“ BH4b ”is determined at a rate of 10%, and the button development effect category“ BH4c ”is determined at a rate of 0%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect category determination table for super reach α (losing), which is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. In the table, numerical values to be compared with random number values for determining the button development effect category (for example, the random value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) are “BH1”, “BH2”, and “ BH3a "," BH3b "," BH4a "," BH4b ", and" BH4c "may be allocated at a ratio of 30: 20: 20: 10: 10: 10: 0.

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA5-X”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category “BH1” at a rate of 0%, and develops the button development effect. The category “BH2” is determined at a rate of 30%, the button development effect category “BH3a” is determined at a rate of 20%, the button development effect category “BH3b” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the button development effect category “ “BH4a” is determined at a rate of 15%, the button development effect category “BH4b” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the button development effect category “BH4c” is determined at a rate of 5%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect category determination table for super reach β (losing), which is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA5-X”. In the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the button development effect category are “BH1”, “BH2”, “BH3a”, “BH3b”, “BH4a”, “BH4b”, “BH4c”, and so on. May be allocated at a ratio of 0: 30: 20: 20: 15: 10: 5.

  According to FIG. 27B, in the super reach α, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4a” or “BH4b” with respect to the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH1” or “BH2” is the variation pattern “PB4”. -X "is higher than the variation pattern" PA4-X ". That is, in Super Reach α, the first mode (small button (white)) or the second mode (large button (white)) when the image of the button or the like finally changes to the fourth mode (stick). Expectation of big hit is higher than the case of stopping at In Super Reach β, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4a” or “BH4b” or “BH4c” with respect to the determination ratio of the button expansion effect category “BH2” is the variation pattern “PB5-X”. Is higher than the variation pattern “PA5-X”. In other words, in Super Reach β, when the image of the button or the like finally changes to the fourth mode (stick), the big hit expectation is higher than when it stops in the second mode (large button (white)). In addition, although the relationship of the big hit expectation degree has been described as super reach β> super reach α, according to FIG. 27B, the case of super reach β is greater than the case of super reach α. An image such as a button is likely to change to the fourth mode. From the above, the big hit expectation degree of the fourth aspect (stick)> the big hit expectation degree of the third aspect (large button (red))> the big hit expectation degree of the second aspect (large button (red))> first aspect (small button) (White)).

  Further, according to FIG. 27B, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH3b” relative to the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH3a” is the variation pattern “PB4-X”. It is higher than the case of “PA4-X”, and the case of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” is higher than the case of the fluctuation pattern “PA5-X”. In other words, when “final” becomes the “third mode” by one medium change (two-stage change) (BH3b), “final” becomes “third” by two weak changes (one-stage change). The big hit expectation degree is higher than the case (BH3a) of the “mode”.

  Further, according to FIG. 27B, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4c” with respect to the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4a” or “BH4b” is the variation pattern “PB5-X”. Is higher than when the fluctuation pattern is “PA5-X”. In other words, when “final” becomes the “fourth mode” by one strong change (three-step change) (BH4c), one weak change (one-step change) and one middle change (2 The jackpot expectation is higher than when “final” becomes the “fourth aspect” (BH4a, BH4b) due to the step change). Further, the determination rate of the button development effect category “BH4b” with respect to the determination rate of the button development effect category “BH4a” is greater when the variation pattern “PB4-X” is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. The variation pattern “PB5-X” is higher than the variation pattern “PA5-X”. That is, when “final” becomes the “third mode” in the order of weak change (1 step change) and medium change (2 step change) (BH4b), medium change (2 step change), weak change ( The jackpot expectation is higher than the case (BH4a) in which “final” becomes the “third mode” in the order of (one step change).

  Returning to FIG. After executing the process of step S552, the effect control CPU 120 determines one button development effect pattern belonging to the button development effect category determined in step S552 (S553).

  For example, if the button development effect category “BH2” has been determined in step S552, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 28B, the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command is the change pattern “ When it is “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”, the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” is determined at a rate of 36%, the button development effect pattern “BH2-2” is determined at a rate of 33%, When the button development effect pattern “BH2-3” is determined at a rate of 31% and the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command is the change pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”, the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” is determined at a rate of 31%, button development effect pattern “BH2-2” is determined at a rate of 33%, To determine the emissions development effect pattern "BH2-3" at a rate of 36%. For example, in the ROM 121, a button development effect pattern for super-reach (loss) that is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”. A (BH2-X) determination table is stored, and a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining a button development effect pattern (for example, a random value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) is stored in the table. , “BH2-1”, “BH2-2”, and “BH2-3” may be allocated at a ratio of 36:33:31. Further, a button development effect pattern (BH2-X) for super reach (big hit), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. ) Determination table is stored, and in this table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for determining the button development effect pattern are 31:33 in “BH2-1”, “BH2-2”, and “BH2-3”. : What is necessary is just to be allocated by the ratio of 36.

  For example, when the button development effect category “BH3a” has been determined in step S552, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command is the change pattern as shown in FIG. When it is “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”, the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is determined at a rate of 55%, and the button development effect pattern “BH3a-2” is determined at a rate of 45%. When the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”, the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is determined at a rate of 45%, and the button development effect is obtained. The pattern “BH3a-2” is determined at a rate of 55%. For example, in the ROM 121, a button development effect pattern for super-reach (loss) that is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”. A (BH3a-X) determination table is stored, and in this table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining a button development effect pattern is a ratio of 55:45 between “BH3a-1” and “BH3a-2” As long as it is assigned in Further, a button development effect pattern (BH3a-X for super reach) that is referred to when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. ) A determination table is stored, and numerical values to be compared with a random number value for determining a button development effect pattern are assigned to “BH3a-1” and “BH3a-2” at a ratio of 45:55. Just do it.

  If the button development effect category “BH1” has been determined in step S552, the button development effect pattern belonging to the button development effect category “BH1” is one type (button development effect pattern “BH1-1”). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28A, the variation patterns designated by the variation pattern designation command are the variation patterns “PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”. In any case, the button development effect pattern “BH1-1” is determined. If the button development effect category “BH4c” has been determined in step S552, the button development effect pattern belonging to the button development effect category “BH4c” is one type (button development effect pattern “BH4c-1”). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the variation patterns designated by the variation pattern designation command are the variation patterns “PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”. In any case, the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1” is determined.

  According to FIG. 28B, the determination rate of the button development effect category “BH2-3” with respect to the determination rate of the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” is the variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. Some cases are higher than the variation patterns “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”. Further, according to FIG. 28C, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH3a-2” with respect to the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is the variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. "Is higher than the variation pattern" PA4-X "or" PA5-X ". The same applies to FIGS. 28D to 28F. That is, the expectation for jackpot is higher when the change is made at a later timing than when the change is made at an earlier timing.

  Returning to FIG. After executing the process of step S553, the effect control CPU 120 determines an action effect such as a button (simply “action effect” in the drawing) (S554), and ends the button development effect determination process. Specifically, in the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 changes the image such as a button at each of timings 1 to 3 ("no change", "weak change", "medium change", "strong change"). ), The presence / absence of execution of the action effect such as a button (and the effect mode in the case of execution) is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the following description, as an action effect such as a button performed in the image display device 5, an effect in which a character appears (character appearance) is referred to as a “weak effect effect”, and an effect (cannon) in which artillery fire is performed is “ An effect with a lightning strike (lightning strike) may be referred to as a “strong action effect”.

  For example, when the change mode of the image such as a button at a certain timing (timing 1 to 3) is “no change”, the effect control CPU 120 sets “no action effect” to 70% as shown in FIG. The “weak effect effect” is determined at a rate of 20%, the “medium effect effect” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the “strong effect effect” is determined at a rate of 0%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button-like action effect determination table when no change is used, which is referred to when “no change”, and is compared with a random value for determining an action effect such as a button. It is only necessary that the numerical values are assigned to “no effect effect”, “weak effect effect”, “medium effect effect”, and “strong effect effect” at a ratio of 70: 20: 10: 0.

  Further, for example, when the change mode of the image such as a button at a certain timing (timing 1 to 3) is “weak change”, the effect control CPU 120 sets “no action effect” to 20 as shown in FIG. %, A “weak action effect” is determined at a rate of 70%, a “medium effect effect” is determined at a rate of 8%, and a “strong action effect” is determined at a rate of 2%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button etc. effect presentation determination table at the time of a weak change, which is referred to when “weak change”, and is compared with a random value for determining the button effect presentation. It is only necessary that the numerical values are assigned to the ratio of 20: 70: 8: 2 to “no effect presentation”, “weak action presentation”, “medium action presentation”, and “strong action presentation”.

  That is, in step S533, for example, when the button development effect pattern “BH4b-1” is determined, the timing 1 is “weak change”, the timing 2 is “no change”, and the timing 3 is “medium change”. (See FIG. 25), in the process of step S554, the CPU 120 for effect control determines “no effect effect” at a rate of 20% for the effect effect such as a button for the “weak change” at timing 1, "Direction" is determined at a rate of 70%, "Intermediate effect effect" is determined at a rate of 8%, and "Strong effect effect" is determined at a rate of 2%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the “effect effect non-existence” at a rate of 70% and the “weak effect effect” at a rate of 20% for the action effect such as a button with respect to “no change” at the timing 2, The “medium effect effect” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the “strong effect effect” is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control determines “no effect effect” at a rate of 5% and “weak effect effect” at a rate of 20% for an effect effect such as a button with respect to “medium change” at timing 3, The “medium effect effect” is determined at a rate of 55%, and the “strong effect effect” is determined at a rate of 20%. In step S533, for example, when the button development effect pattern “BH1-1” is determined, the timings 1 to 3 are all “no change” (see FIG. 25), but in the process of step S554, The effect control CPU 120 determines “no action effect” at a rate of 70% and “weak effect effect” at a rate of 20% for the action effect such as a button for each “no change” at the timings 1 to 3. Then, the “medium effect effect” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the “strong effect effect” is determined at a rate of 0%.

  According to FIG. 27 (C), when an action effect such as a button (weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect) is executed, an image such as a button changes (weak change, medium change, Strong change). Further, when a strong action effect is executed, the image of the button etc. always changes (weak change, medium change, strong change). Images such as buttons are likely to change (weak change, medium change, strong change). In addition, when a strong effect effect is executed, it is easier to change than when a strong effect effect is not executed, and when a medium effect effect is executed, it is easier to change medium than when a medium effect effect is not executed. When the weak action effect is executed, the change is more easily changed than when the weak action effect is not executed.

  As described above, in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the button development effect and the like is also set as the use pattern. Determination contents determined in the determination process (for example, (button development effect pattern), buttons and other effect effects effect modes (no effect effect, timing effect 1), “weak effect effect”, “medium effect effect”, In the step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), the RAM 122 or the like is referred to, and the effect control corresponding to the effect mode or the like of the button development effect is stored in the RAM 122 or the like. A pattern may also be set as a use pattern.

  FIG. 29A is an explanatory diagram for explaining various periods in the button development effect. Before describing FIG. 29A, “T1” to “T14” illustrated in FIGS. 29 to 38 will be described. “T1” represents the start timing of the fluctuation. “T14” represents the end timing of the fluctuation. “T2” represents the timing of reaching. “T3” represents the timing of development to super reach. Super reach developed from “T3” ends in “T13”. That is, “T13” represents the timing at which the result of super reach (win / loss etc.) is displayed (notified).

  “T4” represents the display start timing of an image such as a button. Images such as buttons displayed from “T4” are deleted to “T13”. That is, “T4” to “T13” are display periods of buttons and the like (display period of images such as buttons).

  “T6” represents “timing 1” in FIG. “T8” represents “timing 2” in FIG. “T10” represents “timing 3” in FIG. “T5” represents the start timing of the execution of the button effect production corresponding to the change of the button image, etc. (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 (T6). The action effect such as a button started at “T5” ends at “T6”. That is, “T5” to “T6” are the execution period of the button effect effect corresponding to the change of the button image, etc. at the timing 1. “T7” represents the timing of starting execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change in an image such as a button at timing 2 (T8). The action effect such as a button started at “T7” ends at “T8”. In other words, “T7” to “T8” are the execution period of the button effect effect corresponding to the change of the button image, etc. at the timing 2. “T9” represents the timing for starting execution of the button effect production corresponding to the change of the button image, etc. at timing 3 (T10). The action effect such as a button started at “T9” ends at “T10”. That is, “T9” to “T10” are the execution period of the button effect effect corresponding to the change of the button image, etc. at the timing 3. “T11” and “T12” will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, some periods (T11 to T13) of the button display periods (T4 to T13) are valid periods of the buttons and the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A) (operation is valid). The other periods (T4 to T11) are non-valid periods (periods during which the operation is not valid) such as buttons. That is, “T11” represents a timing at which an operation of a button or the like becomes valid. During the ineffective period (T4 to T11), a “regulatory line” is displayed superimposed on an image such as a button as an image for notifying that it is in the ineffective period. Note that during the effective period (T11 to T13), the “regulation line” is not displayed. That is, the “regulation line” is deleted at “T11”.

  The period (T13 to T14) following the button display period (T4 to T13) is a period for displaying the result (win or loss). More specifically, when there is no operation during the effective period (T11 to T13), when the effective period ends (T13), the image such as the button is deleted, and the period following the display period such as the button (T13 to T14) ) Displays the result. On the other hand, when there is an operation during the effective period, the image such as a button is deleted when the operation is performed, and the result is displayed from the operation. If there is an operation during the effective period, the effective period ends when there is an operation. An effect that displays an image such as a button during the effective period (T11 to T13) and displays a result (win or loss) after the image such as a button is deleted may be referred to as an “operation effect”.

  Each of FIGS. 29B to 31B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific flow of button development effects.

(Specific example 1)
FIG. 29B shows the flow of button development effects in the first specific example. In the first specific example, it is assumed that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect in the button development effect determination process (S529) (S550), determines the button development effect category “BH1” (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern “BH1”. -1 "is determined (S553)," No effect "is determined for the effect such as a button for timing 1 (" No change "for" BH1-1 ") (S554), and Timing 2 (" BH1-1 ") Then, “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for the button effect effect for “No change”) (S554), and “action effect” for the button 3 effect effect for timing 3 (“No change” for “BH1-1”) is determined. It is assumed that “No production” is decided. The determination content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH1-1” determined in the specific example 1, the image of the button etc. is in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6) and also in the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 1”). The “timing 2” / T6 to T8), the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10), and the fourth period (after “timing 3” / T10 to T13) are also small buttons (white). (Refer to FIG. 25) In addition, in any of the button development effect patterns, the “regulation line” is displayed during the ineffective period (T4 to T11). The button development effect is executed as follows. Further, in specific example 1, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 2 (no change), characters appear in “T7” to “T8”, but the images of buttons and the like are not changed. (Failure production).

(Specific example 2)
FIG. 30A shows a flow of button development effects in the second specific example. In the second specific example, it is assumed that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect in the button development effect determination process (S529) (S550), determines the button development effect category “BH2” (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern “BH2”. −1 ”is determined (S553),“ weak action effect ”is determined for the button and other action effects for timing 1 (“ BH2-1 ”is“ weak change (first → second) ”) (S554), and timing is determined. 2 (“No change” for “BH2-1”), “No effect” is determined for the effect such as the button (S554), and the button effect for timing 3 (“No change” for “BH2-1”). It is assumed that “weak effect production” is determined. The determination content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” determined in the specific example 2, the image of the button or the like is “first mode (small button (white)” in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6). ) ”In the second period (“ timing 1 ”to“ timing 2 ”/ T6 to T8), the third period (“ timing 2 ”to“ timing 3 ”/ T8 to T10), and the fourth period (“ After “timing 3” / T10 to T13), it becomes “second mode (large button (white))” (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect pattern is in the ineffective period (T4 to T11). In order to display the “regulation line”, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. Further, in the specific example 2, since the “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the characters appear at “T5” to “T6”, and images such as buttons are displayed at “T6”. The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to "second mode (large button (white))" (changed by one step) (success effect). In specific example 2, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 3 (no change), characters appear in “T9” to “T10”, but images such as buttons are displayed in “T10”. Not changed (failed production).

(Specific example 3)
FIG. 30B shows a flow of button development effects in the third specific example. In specific example 3, it is assumed that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PB4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect in the button development effect determination process (S529) (S550), determines the button development effect category “BH3a” (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern “BH3a”. -2 "is determined (S553)," No effect "is determined for the effect such as a button for timing 1 (" No change "for" BH3a-2 ") (S554), and Timing 2 (" BH3a-2 " Then, “no action effect” is determined for the action effect such as a button for “weak change (first → second)” (S554), and “weak change (second → third) is selected at timing 3 (“ BH3a-2 ”). It is assumed that “weak action effect” is determined for the action effect such as the button for “)”. The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH3a-2” determined in the specific example 3, the button image is displayed in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6) or the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 1”). “Timing 2” / T6 to T8) is “first mode (small button (white))”, and “Third mode (large timing) / T8 to T10” is “second mode (large)”. Button (white)) ”and“ third mode (large button (red)) ”(see FIG. 25) in the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”/ T10 to T13) (see FIG. 25). Even in the case of the pattern, the “regulation line” is displayed during the ineffective period (T4 to T11), and therefore, in Example 3, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. In the third specific example, since “no action effect” is determined for the timing 2 (weak change), the characters such as the buttons are displayed in “T8” without displaying the characters in “T7” to “T8”. “Mode (small button (white))” is changed to “second mode (large button (white))” (one step change). In the third specific example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for the timing 3 (weak change), a character appears in “T9” to “T10”, and an image such as a button is displayed in “T10”. The “second mode (large button (white))” is changed to “the third mode (large button (red))” (change in one step) (success effect).

(Specific example 4)
FIG. 31A shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 4. In the fourth specific example, it is assumed that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PB5-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect in the button development effect determination process (S529) (S550), determines the button development effect category “BH4b” (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern “BH4b”. −1 ”is determined (S553), and“ weak action effect ”is determined for the action effect such as a button for timing 1 (“ weak change (first → second) in “BH4b-1”) ”(S554). 2 (“No effect” for “BH4b-1”) is determined as “No effect” (S554). Timing 3 (“BH4b-1” indicates “medium change (second → fourth)”. It is assumed that “medium effect effect” is determined for the action effect such as the button for “)”. The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and a button development effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4b-1” determined in the specific example 4, the image of the button is “first mode (small button (white)” in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6). ) ”In the second period (“ timing 1 ”to“ timing 2 ”/ T6 to T8) and the third period (“ timing 2 ”to“ timing 3 ”/ T8 to T10). Button (white)) ”, and“ fourth mode (stick) ”(see FIG. 25) in the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”/ T10 to T13) (see FIG. 25). In the specific example 4, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 31A in order to display the “regulation line” during the ineffective period (T4 to T11). Further, in the specific example 4, since the “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the characters appear in “T5” to “T6”, and images such as buttons are displayed in “T6”. The “first mode (small button (white))” is changed to the “second mode (large button (white))” (change in one step) (success effect). Further, in the specific example 4, since the “medium effect production (cannon)” is determined with respect to the timing 3 (medium change), the cannon appears at “T9” to “T10”, and the image such as the button is displayed at “T10”. The “second mode (large button (white))” is changed to “the fourth mode (stick)” (changed in two steps) (success effect).

(Specific example 5)
FIG. 31B shows the flow of button development effects in Example 5. In the specific example 5, it is assumed that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PB5-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect in the button development effect determination process (S529) (S550), determines the button development effect category “BH4c” (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern “BH4c”. -1 "is determined (S553)," No effect "is determined for the effect such as a button for timing 1 (" No change "for" BH4c-1 ") (S554), and Timing 2 (" BH4c-1 " “No effect” is determined for the button effect for “No change”) (S554), and the button effect for the timing 3 (“BH4c-1” is “strong change (1 → 4)”). It is assumed that “strong effect production” is determined.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1” determined in the specific example 5, images of buttons and the like are displayed in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6) or in the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 1”). In “timing 2” / T6 to T8) and the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10), the “first mode (small button (white))” is set and the fourth period (“ After “timing 3” / T10 to T13), it becomes “fourth mode (stick)” (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect pattern is “regulated” during the ineffective period (T4 to T11). In order to display the “line”, in Example 5, a button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. In Specific Example 5, since “strong action effect (lightning strike)” is determined for timing 3 (strong change), thunderclouds appear at “T9” to “T10” and images such as buttons are displayed at “T10”. The first mode (small button (white)) ”is changed to“ fourth mode (stick) ”(changed in three steps) (successful production).

  32 to 38 are diagrams illustrating display operation examples in the display area of the image display device 5. 32 to 38, character C1 is a friendly character appearing in Super Reach α and Super Reach β, character C2 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach α, and character C3 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach β. It is.

  32 and 33 show a display operation example of the specific example 3 (T2 and later) shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 32 (A) → FIG. 32 (B) → FIG. 32 (C) → FIG. 32 (D) → FIG. 32 (E) → FIG. 32 (F) → FIG. 33 (G) → FIG. H) → FIG. 33 (I) → FIG. 33 (J) → FIG. 33 (K) → FIG. 33 (L) → FIG. 33 (M). FIG. 32 (A) shows a scene (T2) that has been reached. FIG. 32B shows a scene (T3) where the super reach α is reached. FIG. 32C shows a scene (T4) where display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 32C, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 32D is a scene (T5) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 1 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the third specific example, since the button or the like effect corresponding to the change at the timing 1 is not executed, the display in FIG. 32D is the same as that in FIG. ing. FIG. 32E shows a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In specific example 3, since there is no change at timing 1, in FIG. 32E, the display is the same as in FIG. 32D (except for the actions of character C1 and character C2).

  FIG. 32 (F) shows a scene (T7) where execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the third specific example, the button or the like effect corresponding to the change or the like at the timing 2 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 32 (F), the display is the same as in FIG. 32 (E) (excluding the actions of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 33G shows a scene (T8) where a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In specific example 3, since the change is weak at timing 2, in FIG. 33G, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one step change). Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 33 (G), the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

  FIG. 33 (H) is a scene (T9) in which execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In specific example 3, since a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 and the like, in FIG. An image JS1 prayed is shown. FIG. 33 (I) shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the specific example 3, since the change is weak at the timing 3, in FIG. 33I, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (red) D3 (one step change). Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 33 (I), the restriction line K is displayed so as to overlap the large button (red) D3. In FIG. 33I, an image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

  FIG. 33J shows a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) is reached, the restriction line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 33K is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. In order to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (red) D3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 33 (J) is displayed as the large button (red) D3U in FIG. 33 (K). Large display in the center of the area. In FIG. 33K, information (gauge, numerical value) for notifying the amount of the remaining effective period may be displayed. The same applies to FIGS. 35 (K), 36 (E), 37 (E), and 38 (E). In FIG. 30B, for convenience of illustration, the position of T12 is shown separated from the position of T11. The same applies to other figures such as FIG.

  FIG. 33 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the effective period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the effective period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In specific example 3, since it is a big hit, character C1 who is an ally character wins. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U) (operation of the push button 31B), the winning / losing (the victory of the character C1) is notified. In FIG. 33 (L), T13 is described as the case where the player does not operate the push button 31B. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 33M shows a scene (T14) where the variable display ends. Note that a fanfare effect is executed immediately after FIG.

  34 and 35 show a display operation example of the specific example 4 (T2 and later) shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 34 (A) → FIG. 34 (B) → FIG. 34 (C) → FIG. 34 (D) → FIG. 34 (E) → FIG. 34 (F) → FIG. 35 (G) → FIG. H) → FIG. 35 (I) → FIG. 35 (J) → FIG. 35 (K) → FIG. 35 (L) → FIG. 35 (M). FIG. 34 (A) shows a scene (T2) that has been reached. FIG. 34B shows a scene (T3) in which the super reach β is reached. FIG. 34C shows a scene (T4) where display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 34C, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 34D is a scene (T5) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 1 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In specific example 4, since a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 1, an image JS1 that character JS prays as a weak action effect is displayed in FIG. ing. FIG. 34E shows a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In specific example 4, since the change is weak at timing 1, in FIG. 34E, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one step change). Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 34E, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (white) D2. In FIG. 34E, an image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

  FIG. 34 (F) is a scene (T7) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the specific example 4, since the button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 2 or the like is not executed, the display in FIG. 34 (F) is the same as that in FIG. ing. FIG. 35G shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In specific example 4, since there is no change at timing 2, in FIG. 35 (G), the display is the same as in FIG. 34 (F) (excluding the actions of character C1 and character C3).

  FIG. 35 (H) is a scene (T9) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the fourth specific example, the middle effect effect (cannon) is executed as the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 or the like, and therefore the image TS1 of the cannon is displayed as the intermediate effect effect in FIG. FIG. 35I shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the specific example 4, since the timing changes at the timing 3, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the stick D4 (change in two steps) in FIG. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 35 (I), the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the stick D4. Further, in FIG. 35I, a shooting smoke image TS2 and a hit impact image TS3 are also displayed. In addition, when there is no change in the medium effect effect (that is, when it is a failure effect), for example, the shot may not be fired or the shot may not be hit.

  FIG. 35J shows a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the stick D4 (operation of the stick controller 31A) is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) is reached, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 35 (K) shows a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 35 (J). In order to prompt the player to operate the stick controller 31A, the stick D4 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 35 (J) is displayed as a stick D4U in FIG. ing.

  FIG. 35 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the stick controller 31A during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player sticks during the effective period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the effective period is over when the controller 31A is not operated. In specific example 4, since it is a big hit, character C1 who is a friendly character wins. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the stick D4 (stick D4U) (operation of the stick controller 31A), the winning / losing (the victory of the character C1) is notified. FIG. 35 (M) shows a scene (T14) where the variable display ends. Note that a fanfare effect is executed immediately after FIG.

  FIG. 36 illustrates a display operation example of the specific example 1 (T8 and later) illustrated in FIG. Specifically, transition is made as shown in FIG. 36 (A) → FIG. 36 (B) → FIG. 36 (C) → FIG. 36 (D) → FIG. 36 (E) → FIG. 36 (F) → FIG. To do. FIG. 36A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In specific example 1, since there is no change at timing 2, a small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 36A, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) D1. In Specific Example 1, a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change). Since there is no (that is, a failure effect), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG.

  FIG. 36 (B) shows a scene (T9) where execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 3 is started. In the first specific example, the button or the like effect corresponding to the change or the like at the timing 3 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 36 (B), the display is the same as in FIG. ing. FIG. 36C shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In specific example 1, since there is no change at timing 3, in FIG. 36C, the display is the same as in FIG. 36B (except for the actions of character C1 and character C2).

  FIG. 36D shows a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) is reached, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 36E shows a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. In order to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B, the small button (white) D1 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 36 (D) is displayed as the small button (white) D1U in FIG. 36 (E). Large display in the center of the area.

  FIG. 36F shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the effective period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the effective period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In the first specific example, the character C2, which is an enemy character, is victorious because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (small button (white) D1U) (operation of the push button 31B), the winning / losing (the victory of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 36G shows a scene (T14) where the variable display ends. Note that the next variable display is executed immediately after FIG.

  FIG. 37 illustrates a display operation example of the specific example 2 (T8 and later) illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the transition is as shown in FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (B) → FIG. 37 (C) → FIG. 37 (D) → FIG. 37 (E) → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. To do. FIG. 37A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In specific example 2, since there is no change at timing 2, in FIG. 37 (A), the large button (white) D2 is displayed as in timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 37A, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

  FIG. 37 (B) shows a scene (T9) where the execution of the button action effect corresponding to the change or the like at timing 3 is started. In specific example 2, since a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 3, an image JS1 that character JS prays as a weak action effect is displayed in FIG. ing. FIG. 37C shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In specific example 2, since there is no change at timing 3, in FIG. 37C, the display is the same as in FIG. 37B (except for the actions of character C1 and character C2). Note that because of the failure effect, the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG.

  FIG. 37D shows a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) is reached, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 37E shows a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. In order to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (white) D2 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 37 (D) is displayed as the large button (white) D2U in FIG. 37 (E). Large display in the center of the area.

  FIG. 37 (F) shows the scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the effective period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the effective period is over when the button 31B is not operated. In the second specific example, the character C2, which is an enemy character, wins because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (large button (white) D2U) (operation of the push button 31B), the winning / losing (the victory of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 37G shows a scene (T14) where the variable display ends. Note that the next variable display is executed immediately after FIG.

  FIG. 38 illustrates a display operation example of the specific example 5 (T8 and later) illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the transition is made as shown in FIG. 38 (A) → FIG. 38 (B) → FIG. 38 (C) → FIG. 38 (D) → FIG. 38 (E) → FIG. 38 (F) → FIG. To do. FIG. 38A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In specific example 2, since there is no change at timing 2, in FIG. 38A, a small button (white) D1 is displayed as in timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 38A, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 38B is a scene (T9) in which execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 3 is started. In the specific example 5, the strong action effect (lightning strike) is executed as the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 and the like. In FIG. 38B, the thundercloud image KS1 is displayed as the strong action effect. FIG. 38C shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the specific example 5, since the change is strong at the timing 3, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the stick D4 (change in three steps) in FIG. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 38C, the restriction line K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the stick D4. Further, in FIG. 38C, a lightning image KS2 and a hit impact image KS3 are also displayed. Note that, according to FIG. 27C, a change always occurs in the strong effect effect, but when there is no change in the strong effect effect (that is, a failure effect), for example, there is no lightning strike or there is a lightning strike. You may make it not hit.

  FIGS. 38D to 38G are the same as FIGS. 35J to 35M, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Note that, as an operation during the effective period (T11 to T13), a continuous hitting operation (described later) or a long press operation (described later) may be requested from the player. Further, during the effective period (T11 to T13), an auto button and an automatic continuous hitting function described below may be enabled.

(About auto buttons and auto-strike)
Next, the auto button will be described. For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button (described later) before executing the winning effect determining process (S150) of the effect control process (S76). The auto button setting process may be executed. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 executes the auto button setting process in the effect control process process (S76), subsequently executes the winning effect determining process (S150), and subsequently the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like. In accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in, one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 can be selected and executed. The auto button setting process only needs to be executed regardless of the value of the effect process flag. For example, the auto button setting is executed after the winning effect determining process (S150) is executed in the effect control process process (S76). The process may be executed, or the auto button setting process may be executed before executing the effect control process (S76) in the effect control main process (FIG. 20).

  In the following description, a button notice effect is executed during variable display of decorative symbols, and a notice notice is displayed based on the detection of a single operation or repeated operation of a button or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A) in the button notice effect. Is displayed. “Single operation” means that a button or the like is operated once, and “continuous operation” means that the button or the like is operated continuously a plurality of times.

  The button notice effect is the button development effect described above, and the result of super reach (win / loss, etc.) is displayed based on the detection of a single-shot operation or repeated operation of the button or the like in the button development effect (during the effective period). May be.

  In addition, the “auto button” is a function in which a button or the like (push button 31B or stick controller 31A) is not actually operated by the player, but the processing is executed assuming that the button or the like is operated. It is. That is, when the function of the auto button is set to be effective, even if the button or the like is not operated, the process is executed as if the button or the like is operated once or repeatedly, and a notice display is displayed.

  In addition, “automatic continuous hitting” means that a button is actually operated continuously by the player (for example, long push of the push button 31B, long pull of the stick controller 31A, etc. The button is operated continuously several times (for example, continuous pressing of the push button 31B, operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, etc.). It is a function to detect as. In other words, if the auto-hit function is enabled, even if the button is not operated multiple times in succession, the process is executed as if the button is operated repeatedly, and a notice display is displayed. To do.

  Further, the button notice effect may be one type, but may be a plurality of types. In the following, it is assumed that a button notice effect A, a button notice effect B, and a button notice effect C) are prepared as a plurality of types of button notice effects. For example, when the valid period starts, the button notice effect A and the button notice effect B are displayed according to the number of operations of the push button 31B, and whenever the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the gauge display The display is updated so that the scale is reduced by one, and when the number of detected operations reaches a predetermined number of times (that is, when the scale of the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied. A notice display (for example, a character string such as “Fever!” Or “Chance!”) Is displayed. Further, for example, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected once during the effective period, the button notice effect C determines that the operation condition is satisfied and displays a notice display (for example, character A or character B). It is like.

  In the following description, in addition to the button notice effect, a back button notice effect that causes the light emitting member 9CC and the like to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided based on the detection of the operation of the button or the like during the effective period. To do. In the button notice effect, when the validity period starts, a notification indicating that the operation is valid or for prompting the operation is performed. On the other hand, in the back button notice effect, the validity period (hereinafter, the button notice effect is valid). Even if a special effective period is sometimes started to distinguish from a period, notification indicating that the operation is effective or prompting the operation is not performed. Therefore, in the back button notice effect, there is a way of enjoying that the special effective period is found and executed. Due to the characteristics of the back button notice effect, in this embodiment, even if the auto button function is enabled, if the button operation is not detected during the special effective period, the back button notice is given. Control that causes the light emitting member 9CC and the like to emit light in a predetermined manner is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, by executing the auto button setting process, at an arbitrary timing (for example, a period during which a demo screen is displayed, a period during which a decorative symbol is variably displayed, a period during which a jackpot game is being played) Based on the operation of the button or the like, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the auto button function. In this embodiment, in addition to the auto button setting by the auto button setting process, the auto button can be set from the setting menu (a menu screen on which the background image, volume, brightness, etc. can be set). And In this embodiment, the automatic continuous hitting function is always valid. However, as with the auto button function, it may be configured to enable or disable the setting.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the auto button setting process. In FIG. 39 (the same applies to FIGS. 40 and 41), the operation of the push button 31B will be described as an operation of a button or the like, but the same applies to the stick controller 31A.

  In the auto button setting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not an auto button valid flag indicating that the auto button function is valid is set (step S7101).

  If it is determined that the auto button valid flag is not set (step S7101; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation valid period flag indicating that the operation in the button notice effect is valid. It is confirmed whether or not (step S7102). If the operation valid period flag is set (step S7102; YES), the auto button setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the operation valid period flag is not set (step S7102; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a long press operation of the push button 31B is detected (step S7103). . If the long press operation of the push button 31B is not detected (step S7103; NO), the auto button setting process is terminated. Whether or not a long press operation of the push button 31B has been detected is determined by, for example, setting an operation detection flag when a push operation of the push button 31B is detected in a timer interruption, and detecting an operation when no press operation is detected. It is configured to reset the flag, and when the operation detection flag is set and the state where the push operation of the push button 31B is detected continues for a predetermined period, it is determined that the long press operation is detected. You may do it.

  When the long push operation of the push button is detected (step S7103; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the auto button valid flag (step S7104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display an auto button valid display indicating that the function of the auto button is valid on the image display device 5 (step S7105). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output an auto button effective sound effect indicating that the auto button function is effective (step S7106). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 has the push button LED (the LED provided on the push button 31B) different from the normal light emission mode (for example, emits white light), and the auto button function is set to be valid. Is controlled to emit light in a special light emitting mode (for example, emitting red light) (step S7107).

  When it is determined that the auto button valid flag is set (step S7101; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special operation valid period flag indicating that the operation in the back button notice effect is valid. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S7108). If the special operation valid period flag is set (step S7108; YES), the auto button setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the special operation valid period flag is not set (step S7108; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting menu display flag indicating that the setting menu is being displayed. Whether or not it is set (step S7109), if it is set (step S7109); YSE), the auto button setting process is terminated.

  When the setting menu display flag is not set (step S7109; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a push operation (single operation) of the push button 31B is detected (step S7110). If the pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B is not detected, the auto button setting process is terminated.

  When the pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B is detected (step S7110; YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the auto button valid flag (step S7111).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display on the image display device 5 an auto button invalid display indicating that the function of the auto button is invalid (step S7112). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output an auto button invalid sound effect (sound effect different from the above auto button valid sound effect) indicating that the auto button function is invalid (step S7113). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to cause the push button LED to emit light in the normal light emission mode (step S7114).

  The auto button setting process has been described with reference to FIG. 39. However, by executing the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39, the function of the auto button can be set to be valid or invalid at an arbitrary timing. Specifically, the player can enable the auto button function by performing a long press operation on the push button 31B when the auto button function is disabled (see steps S7101, S7103, and S7104). ) If the push button 31B is pressed (single operation) while the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function can be set to be invalid (see steps S7101, S7110, and S7111). With such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the setting of the auto button function not only during the period during which the demonstration screen is displayed but also during the period when the decorative symbols are variably displayed or during the big hit game. it can. That is, it is possible to easily change the setting of the auto button function without interrupting the game once, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered due to the interruption.

  However, in the present embodiment, there is an exceptionally period during which no auto button function setting change is accepted. For example, when the auto button function is disabled, a long press operation may be performed to display a notice display during the effective period of the button notice effect. If this setting is changed, a setting change unintended by the player is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the effective period of the operation in the button notice effect (that is, when the operation effective period flag is set), even if the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected, the auto button It is configured not to change the function from invalid to valid (see step S7102). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the function setting of the auto button.

  It is to be noted that during the effective period of the operation in the back button notice effect, or a decision button effect (whether it is a big hit as a success / failure notification based on detecting the pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B during the effective period) During the effective period of the display), predetermined control is performed based on the detection of the pressing operation (single operation), so the player does not need to perform the long pressing operation. However, since it is assumed that the intention to perform the single operation is a long press operation as a result, the operation is effective for the back button notice effect (that is, when the special operation effective period flag is set). Even during the effective period of the operation for the decision button effect (when the flag for the effective operation period of the decision button effect indicating that the operation is valid for the decision button effect is set), the push button 31B is long pressed. Even if an operation is detected, the auto button function may not be changed from disabled to enabled. Similarly, a single operation of the push button 31B may be performed in order to change the background image setting or the auto button setting from the displayed setting menu, but the intention to perform the single operation is a long press operation as a result. Therefore, even when the setting menu is being displayed (that is, when the setting menu display flag is set), even if a long press operation of the push button 31B is detected, the function of the auto button is maintained. You may comprise so that it may not change from invalid to valid.

  In the present embodiment, the push button 31B must be pressed in order to execute the back button notice effect even when the auto button function is enabled. ing. Therefore, an operation for executing the back button notice effect may be performed during the effective period of the operation in the back button notice effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the effective period of the operation in the back button notice effect (that is, when the special operation effective period flag is set), even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected, the auto button The function is not changed from valid to invalid (see step S7108). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the function setting of the auto button.

  In the present embodiment, the push button 31B may be pressed to change the background image setting or the auto button setting from the setting menu. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting menu is displayed (that is, when the setting menu display flag is set), the auto button function is enabled to disabled even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected. (See step S7109). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended change in the function setting of the auto button.

  In the present embodiment, the button notice effect is started when the function of the auto button is set to be effective, and when the player operates the push button 31B according to the button notice effect, the auto button Is changed from enabled to disabled (for example, realized by the processing of steps S7101, S7108 to S7111), but in addition to the function of the auto button being changed from enabled to disabled, the detection result of the operation May be configured to be reflected in the button notice effect. With such a configuration, even if the auto button function is set to be valid, if the player wants to perform an operation, the operation can be immediately reflected in the effect.

  Note that when the player operates the push button 31B in response to the button notice effect that is started when the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function is changed from enabled to disabled. Instead of the configuration, for example, it may be configured so that the function of the auto button is not changed during execution of the button notice effect, and the function of the auto button is changed from valid to invalid after the button notice effect is finished. Good. A configuration in which the function of the auto button is changed from valid to invalid after the button notice effect is finished can be realized by executing the following processing, for example. When the operation control button 120 detects an operation of the push button 31B in step S7110, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S7111 to S7114 if the button notice effect is not valid, and enables the auto button function if it is valid. The process for setting the auto button change hold flag indicating that the change to invalid is suspended is executed, and the auto button setting process is terminated without executing the processes of steps S7111 to S7114. Then, at the end of the button notice effect (for example, when the notice display is displayed or when the valid period ends), the effect control CPU 120 activates the function of the auto button if the auto button change hold flag is set. Change from valid to invalid (that is, reset the auto button valid flag and reset the auto button change hold flag). Note that the push button 31B is repeatedly operated for a configuration in which the function of the auto button is changed from valid to invalid after the button notice effect is finished (configuration in which the setting change of the auto button function is temporarily suspended). A button notice effect A and a button notice effect B in which a notice display is displayed based on detection, and a button notice effect C in which a notice display is displayed based on detection of a single operation of the push button 31B. It may be applied to only one of them or to both.

  Further, when the player operates the push button 31B according to the button notice effect, when the function of the auto button is changed from valid to invalid after the button notice effect ends, for example, In addition to detecting the operation of the push button 31B at predetermined intervals by the function, it may be detected that the push button 31B is actually operated by the player and reflected in the effect. That is, you may make it reflect in a production | presentation the operation performed continuously by the auto button, and the operation actually performed. In such a configuration, for example, when the auto button change hold flag is set, the value of the operation number counter (the effect corresponding to the value is performed) is updated at predetermined intervals by the function of the auto button. In addition, it is realized by updating the value of the operation number counter according to the operation of the push button 31B.

  Further, for example, when the push button 31B is configured to be deformable and the push button 31B is deformed into a shape different from the normal state with a predetermined effect (that is, during the execution of the effect accompanied by the deformation of the push button 31B) In this case, the setting of the auto button may not be changed even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected. For example, when the operation is strongly urged by deforming the push button 31B, there is a case where there is no intention to change the setting even if the operation is performed. In addition, when the push button 31B is deformed into a shape different from the normal state, for example, when the button part is deformed to protrude to the player side than the normal state, or in the normal state, it is combined. In addition to the case where the button part is split, or the case where a plurality of parts for the button part are combined to form a single button part, it can be rotated (for example, around the vertical axis of rotation) This includes the case where the button portion that is rotatable or rotatable around the rotation axis in the horizontal direction is rotating.

  Next, a display mode when the auto button function is set to be valid or invalid will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a display mode when the auto button function is set to be valid or invalid. In FIG. 40, the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3). In FIG. 40 (1), it is assumed that the function of the auto button is disabled.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (1), when the player presses the push button 31B for a long time while the decorative symbol variable display is being executed, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the auto button Is enabled, and a character string such as “auto button enabled” is displayed on the image display device 5 to display that the auto button function is enabled. At this time, control for outputting the auto button effective sound effect from the speaker 8 and control for causing the push button 31B to emit light in a special light emission mode are performed (see steps S7103 to S7107).

  Also, when the player performs a pressing operation (single operation) on the push button 31B when the auto button function is set to be valid, the auto button function is disabled as shown in FIG. 40 (3). In addition, a character string such as “auto button invalid” is displayed on the image display device 5, and a display indicating that the function of the auto button is set to invalid is performed. At this time, control for outputting the auto button invalid effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for causing the push button 31B to emit light in the normal light emission mode are performed (see steps S711 to S7114).

  In the example of FIG. 40, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the decorative display of the decorative design, but in the present embodiment, by performing the same operation, not only during the variable display of the decorative design, The setting of the auto button function can be changed during the demonstration screen display period, the big hit game period, and the like.

  Next, the difference between the case where the automatic continuous hit by the long press operation is performed and the case where the automatic continuous hit by the auto button function is performed will be described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparative example of automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation and automatic continuous hitting by an auto button function. In the automatic continuous hitting by the long press operation during the effective period, the continuous hit determination is turned on after a predetermined start waiting period has elapsed after the long pressing operation of the push button 31B is started. It may be different depending on the type. In the description of FIG. 41, it is assumed that the start waiting period of the button notice effect A is 4 seconds and the start wait period of the button notice effect A is 2 seconds. In the example shown in FIG. 41, it is assumed that execution of the button notice effect A is determined.

  In the case of button notice effect A, when automatic continuous hitting is performed by a long press operation after the start of the effective period, as shown in FIG. 41A, start standby after the long press operation of push button 31B is started. After the period (4 seconds) has elapsed, the repeated hit determination is turned on (that is, the process is executed as if the continuous hit operation has been performed after 4 seconds of the long press operation, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced. Go).

  On the other hand, for the button notice effect A, when automatic continuous hitting is performed by the auto button function, as shown in FIG. 41B, the continuous hit determination is turned on immediately after the start of the effective period (that is, As soon as the effective period starts, the process is executed as if the continuous hitting operation has been performed, and the scale of the gauge display decreases). With such a configuration, when the auto button function is enabled and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is disabled and the long press operation is performed, the production (for example, reduction in the scale of the gauge display) ) Can be performed at different timings, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, for the button notice effect B, when automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation is performed after the start of the effective period, the illustration is omitted, but the start standby period (2) after the long press operation of the push button 31B is started. Seconds), the continuous hit detection is turned on (that is, the process is executed as if the continuous hit operation has been performed after 2 seconds of the long press operation, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced), and the button notice For the effect B, when the automatic repeated hitting is performed by the auto button function, the repeated hitting determination is turned on immediately after the effective period starts. In other words, in either case of button announcement effects A and B, the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed, and the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed. The timing at which (for example, a reduction in the scale of the gauge display) is executed is different.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, image display operation in the image display device 5 and the like are arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is possible.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the display start timing of the image such as a button ("location" in FIG. 25) was after Super Reach development (see FIG. 29A), but the display start timing of the image such as a button is It may be before the development of super reach or at the time of super reach development. In the above embodiment, the change timing of the image such as a button (“timing 1”, “timing 2”, “timing 3” in FIG. 25) was after the development of super reach (see FIG. 29A). The change timing of an image such as a button may be before the development of super reach or at the time of development of super reach.

  In addition, the variation pattern of super reach with pseudo continuous variation ("PA4-2", "PA4-3", "PA5-2", "PA5-3", "PB4-2", "PB4-3", " In all or some of the variation patterns of “PB5-2” and “PB5-3”), temporary stop display or revariable display may be performed after super reach.

  Further, a button development effect may be executed (display of an image such as a button) over a plurality of variable displays (or re-variable displays) in pseudo-continuous variation. As an example, if the fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” proceeds as follows: variable display start → reach → first temporary stop display and re-variable display → super reach β → final stop display In the pattern “PB4-2”, the display and change timing of images such as buttons (“location”, “timing 1”, “timing 2”, “timing 3” in FIG. 25) are, for example, “initial” before reach, The time between reach and the first temporary stop display may be “timing 1”, the time after the first temporary stop display to the re-variable display may be “timing 2”, and the time after the re-variable display may be “timing 3”. Accordingly, when the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is determined in the variation pattern “PB4-2”, variable display start → small button (white) is displayed (“initial”) → reach → large button (white) ) Change (timing 1) → first temporary stop display → no change (timing 2) → revariable display → change to large button (red) (timing 3) → final stop display. As another example, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is variable display start → reach → first temporary stop display and revariable display → super reach β → second temporary stop display and revariable display → final stop In the case where the display progresses like the display, the display and change timing of the image such as the button in the variation pattern “PB5-3” is, for example, “initial” between reach and the first temporary stop display. The time between the temporary stop display and the re-variable display is “timing 1”, the time after the development of the super reach β to the second temporary stop display is “timing 2”, and the time after the second re-variable display is “timing” 3 ”. Therefore, when the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is determined in the variation pattern “PB5-3”, variable display start → reach → display small button (white) (“initial”) → first temporary Stop display → Change to large button (white) (timing 1) → Re-variable display → Super reach β → No change (timing 2) → Second temporary stop display → Re-variable display → Change to large button (red) (Timing 3) → Proceed as a final stop display.

  In the above embodiment, when variable display start of a certain variable display is performed, whether or not the button development effect is performed is determined based on the variable display variation pattern (FIGS. 24, 26, and 27 ( A)), it may be determined whether or not the button development effect is executed at another timing. For example, the presence or absence of execution of the button development effect may be determined based on the variation category or the like when there is a start prize. In addition, at other timings (for example, at the time of starting winning a prize, etc.), in addition to whether or not the button development effect is executed, the button development effect effect mode (button development effect pattern or the like) and the button effect effect effect mode are determined. Good.

  When determining the presence / absence of execution of the button development effect, the effect mode of the button development effect (button development effect pattern, etc.) or the effect mode of the effect effect such as a button when there is a start prize, the button is displayed before the variable display related to the start prize. The button development effect may be started during the variable display related to the start prize without starting the development effect, or the button development effect may be started before the variable display related to the start prize.

  In addition, when the button development effect is started before the variable display related to the start prize (when the button development effect is executed by so-called pre-reading), the button development effect is immediately started (images such as buttons are displayed) at the time of the start prize. Alternatively, the button development effect may be started at the start of the variable display corresponding to the winning before the start winning (when the hold display is shifted), or during the variable display corresponding to the winning before the starting winning ( The button development effect may be started before the reach or after the reach). It should be noted that the period from the start of the button development effect during the pre-reading period (at the start of displaying the display of buttons, etc.) to the predetermined timing of variable display related to the start winning (for example, T13 in FIG. 29) is the button display period. is there.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an action effect such as a button (weak effect effect, intermediate effect effect, strong effect effect) is suddenly executed without any precaution (for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), an image JS1 is displayed). For example, the image TS1 is suddenly displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (H), and the image KS1 is suddenly displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (B). A notice effect for notifying that the game state is to be controlled (for example, a feature fall effect for dropping the movable accessory 17 to a position in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, a cut-in effect for cutting in an image, The action effect such as a button may be executed by executing a countdown effect for displaying a number to be counted down. Specifically, there is at least a case where an effect such as a button is executed by executing a notice effect, and a case where an effect such as a button is executed without executing the notice effect (notice effect). Is executed, but it may or may not be applied to the case where the action effect such as a button is not executed). It should be noted that the ratio of whether the image such as the button changes between the case where the effect such as the button is executed by executing the notice effect and the case where the effect such as the button is executed without executing the notice effect. Alternatively, the ratio of which button or other image is changed may be changed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of display such as buttons (“small button (white)”, “large button (white)”, “large button (red)”, “stick”)). (See FIG. 27 (B)), the expected degree of 16R probability variation big hit may be different depending on the type of display such as buttons. Specifically, for example, the determination ratio of the button development effect category may be varied depending on the jackpot type (see FIG. 7). Further, when a normal big hit is provided in addition to the probable big hit as the big hit type, the degree of expectation for the probable big hit may differ depending on the type of display such as a button.

(A1) As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and can be a detection means (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A) capable of detecting a player's action. Etc.) and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, the small button (white) D1, the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38), Specific display execution means for performing a small button (white) D1U, a large button (white) D2U, a large button (red) D3U, a stick D4U, etc. (for example, button development effect processing (S529), variable display effect processing (S172)) The specific display executing means has a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1) as the specific display, and is more useful to the player than the first specific display. The second specific display (for example, the first specific display) having a high degree (for example, the expected degree of jackpot expectation, the expected degree of 16R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 7), the normal degree big hit and the expected degree of probability variation big hit when there is a probable variation big hit) Is the small button (white) D1, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc. The first specific display is the large button (white) D2. The second specific display can display a large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., and when the first specific display is a large button (red) D3, the second specific display can display a stick D4, etc. After the one specific display is displayed, the second specific display is performed by executing the action effect (for example, the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect shown in FIG. 27C) that acts on the specific display. Can be displayed (for example, FIG. 34 ( ) After the small button (white) D1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34D, the weak action of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIGS. 34 (D) and 34 (E). When the effect is executed, the large button (white) D2 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 34E, or after the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (I) by executing the medium effect effect that displays the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 35 (I). The stick D4 can be displayed).

  According to the above configuration, the production effect is improved. For example, the specific display changes depending on the action effect, so that the effect is easy to understand and the effect is improved.

(A2) The gaming machine of the above (A1) displays the above-mentioned action after displaying the first specific display in the ineffective period of detection by the detecting means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.) When the effect is executed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34E), As shown in FIG. 35 (I), a large button (white) D2 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 35 (I), the large button (white) D2 is displayed. (White) D2 is changed to a stick D4), and the second specific display (for example, FIG. 35 (J)) in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). Or as shown in Figure 35 (K) Operation effect using a stick D4 and a stick D4U etc.) (e.g., FIG. 35 (K) directed to notify the results as shown in FIG. 35 (L) prompts the operation as shown in, etc.) is executed.

  According to the said structure, the feeling of expectation before an effective period can be raised.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2), there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, a weak action effect, a medium effect effect, a strong effect effect, etc. shown in FIG. 27C). The rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is no change and there is a change (weak change, medium change). In the case of change or strong change), the determination ratio of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect is different, so that the second specific display is changed depending on which button or the like effect effect is executed. The ratio is different).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(A4) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A3), the action effects may be of a plurality of types (for example, weak action effects, medium action effects, strong action effects, etc. shown in FIG. 27C). There are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display after the change (for example, the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, the large button (white) shown in FIG. 25 and FIGS. ) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of which specific display changes depends on which action effect is executed (for example, FIG. 27C ) As shown in the figure, in the case of a weak change (1 step change), a medium change (2 step change), and a strong change (3 step change), a weak action effect, a medium action effect, and a strong action effect. Since the decision ratio of each button is different, any button etc. For example, when the small change (white) D1 is before the change, the small button ( White) D1 changes to large button (white) D2, small button (white) D1 changes to large button (red) D3 when medium change is executed, and small button (white) when strong change is executed D1 changes to the stick D4, so the ratio of which specific display changes depends on which action effect such as button is executed).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(A5) In any one of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A4), the detection means has a plurality of types (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A, etc.) and corresponds to the specific display after the change. The motion effect detected by the detecting means is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the changed large button (white) D2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 38, the action controller detects the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change, and the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change. Execute the motion effect detected).

  According to the above configuration, it can be noted which specific display corresponds to which operation means.

(A6) In any one of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A5), the specific display execution unit is configured such that the ineffective period of detection by the detection unit (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc. ), The specific display is displayed in a manner indicating the ineffective period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button ( (White) D1, a large button (white) D2 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, a large button (red) D3 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, and a stick D4 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon).

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is ineffective.

(A7) In any one of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A6), the specific display executing means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-continuous variations). The display can be changed by displaying a specific display over a plurality of variable displays by prefetching).

  According to the above configuration, expectation can be enhanced over a plurality of variable displays.

(A8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) for notifying that any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A7) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player , Countdown effect, accessory fall effect, etc.) can be executed, and the effect effect is executed by executing the notice effect.

  According to the above configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific notice effect can be enhanced.

  (A9) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A8) described above, the setting state related to the performance is set to a first state (for example, a state where the auto button function is disabled) or a second state (for example, Setting means (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39, etc.) that can be set to an auto button function enabled state, and a specific effect (for example, a button notice) In the productions A to C and the decision button production, it is possible to execute a display for reducing the scale of the gauge display, a notice display or a display of the success / failure display based on the detected operation of the push button 31B. Specific production execution means (for example, the variable display production process shown in FIG. 22 and the like), and the specific production execution means also detects the detection result of the detection means in the first state. Accordingly, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied, while the specific effect can be executed if the effect execution condition is satisfied in the second state regardless of the detection result of the detection means ( For example, when the auto button function is set to be effective, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the display of the notice display, the display of the success / failure display, the display of reducing the scale of the gauge display, etc. are performed), The setting means can change the setting from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means during execution of variable display (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 39) Etc.).

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls.

(B1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can detect a player's action (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A, etc.) Specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, the small button (white) D1, the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, the small button shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38). (White) D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.) specific display execution means (for example, button development effect processing (S529), variable display effect processing (S172), etc.) The specific display execution means includes, as the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1), and a player's advantage over the first specific display ( For example, the second specific display (for example, the first specific display is small, the expected degree of big hit expectation, the expected degree of 16R probability variable big hit (see FIG. 7), the normal big hit and the expected degree of probability varying big hit when there is a probable big hit) When the button (white) D1 is used, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the first button. 2 specific display can display a large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., and when the first specific display is a large button (red) D3, the second specific display can display a stick D4, etc. In a non-valid period of detection (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.), after the first specific display is displayed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. As shown in 32 (C) After the small button (white) D1 is displayed, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 33G, and the large button (white) D2 is further changed to FIG. ) And the second specific display after the change in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). (For example, as shown in FIG. 33K, for example, using a large button (red) D3, large button (red) D3U, etc. as shown in FIGS. 33J and 33K). As shown in FIG. 33 (L), the user is prompted to perform the operation and the result is notified.

  According to the above configuration, the production effect is improved. For example, since the specific display is changed during the non-effective period, the change can be shown, and the production effect is improved.

(B2) In the gaming machine of (B1), the first specific display is an effect that acts on the specific display (for example, a weak effect, a medium effect, and a strong effect shown in FIG. 27C). Is changed to the second specific display (for example, the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 34C is changed to the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 34D or FIG. 34E). White) When the weak action effect that displays the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on D1 is executed, the button changes to the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 34E, and the large effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 35H and 35I, the button (white) D2 has a medium effect effect for displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2. To change to the stick D4 as shown in FIG. The small button (white) D1 shown in A) is a strong action that displays the image TK1, the image TK2, and the image TK3 acting on the small button (white) D1, as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C). When the effect is executed, it changes to the stick D4 as shown in FIG.

  According to the said structure, a production effect improves with an effect production.

(B3) In the gaming machine of (B1) or (B2), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, a weak action effect, a medium action effect, and a strong action shown in FIG. 27C). The ratio of change to the second specific display differs depending on which of the action effects is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is a change and no change). In the case of (weak change, medium change or strong change), the determination ratio of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect is different. The rate of change to specific display is different).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(B4) In any one of the above gaming machines (B1) to (B3), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, the weak action effects shown in FIG. 27C, the medium action effects, There is a strong action effect etc., and the display mode of the specific display after the change is a plurality of types (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4 shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38). , A large button (white) D2U, a large button (red) D3U, a stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of which the specific display changes depends on which action effect is executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 27 (C), a weak action effect and a medium action in the case of a weak change (1 step change), a middle change (2 step change), and a strong change (3 step change). Because the decision rate of each production and strong effect production is different, The ratio of whether the change effect is a weak change, a medium change, or a strong change varies depending on whether the action effect such as the button is executed, for example, when the small button (white) D1 is before the change, the weak change is executed. Then, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2, and when the middle change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (red) D3, and the strong change is executed. The small button (white) D1 changes to the stick D4, and therefore the ratio of which specific display changes depends on which button or the like effect is executed).

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to an effect effect can be raised.

(B5) In any one of the gaming machines (B1) to (B4), the detection means has a plurality of types (for example, a push button 31B, a stick controller 31A, etc.), and corresponds to the specific display after the change. The motion effect detected by the detecting means is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the changed large button (white) D2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 33). As shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 38, the action controller detects the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change, and the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change. Execute the motion effect detected).

  According to the above configuration, it can be noted which specific display corresponds to which operation means.

(B6) In any one of the above gaming machines (B1) to (B5), the specific display execution unit is configured to detect the ineffective period of detection by the detection unit (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc. ), The specific display is displayed in a manner indicating the ineffective period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button ( (White) D1, a large button (white) D2 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, a large button (red) D3 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon, and a stick D4 with a restriction line K superimposed thereon).

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is ineffective.

(B7) In any one of the above gaming machines (B1) to (B6), the specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-variables). The display can be changed by displaying a specific display over a plurality of variable displays by prefetching).

  According to the above configuration, expectation can be enhanced over a plurality of variable displays.

(B8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) for notifying that any of the gaming machines (B1) to (B7) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player , A countdown effect, an accessory fall effect, etc.) can be executed, an action effect acting on the specific display is executed when the notice effect is executed, and the second specification is executed when the action effect is executed The display changes.

  According to the above configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific notice effect can be enhanced.

  (B9) The gaming machine of any of the above (B1) to (B8) has the setting state related to the production in the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is set to be invalid) or the second state (for example, Setting means (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39, etc.) that can be set to an auto button function enabled state, and a specific effect (for example, a button notice) In the productions A to C and the decision button production, it is possible to execute a display for reducing the scale of the gauge display, a notice display or a display of the success / failure display based on the detected operation of the push button 31B. Specific production execution means (for example, the variable display production process shown in FIG. 22 and the like), and the specific production execution means also detects the detection result of the detection means in the first state. Accordingly, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied, while the specific effect can be executed if the effect execution condition is satisfied in the second state regardless of the detection result of the detection means ( For example, when the auto button function is set to be effective, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the display of the notice display, the display of the success / failure display, the display of reducing the scale of the gauge display, etc. are performed), The setting means can change the setting from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means during execution of variable display (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 39) Etc.).

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls.

  In the above (A1) to (A9) and (B1) to (B9), the “detection means” is not limited to the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, but an object ( A sensor that detects an operation using a structure (for example, an operation of pushing the whole or a part of an object backward or downward, an operation of pulling forward or upward, or an operation of rotating or sliding). May be. Further, it may be a sensor that detects the contact of the player's body (hand, etc.) on the glass surface or the like, or a sensor that detects the operation of the player's body (hand, face, etc.) that does not contact the gaming machine. Etc. That is, the “detection unit” may be a touch sensor, an infrared sensor, a camera, or the like. When the “detecting means” is a touch sensor that can detect a touch on the glass surface, for example, the “specific display” is an image reminiscent of a touch on the glass surface (for example, an image imitating a palm) ).

  In addition to the above, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the above description, when it is determined to execute the button development effect, the button development effect category is determined before the button development effect pattern is determined (see FIG. 26). You may decide. That is, the concept of a button development effect category need not be used.

  The button development effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 is a button development effect pattern in which “initial” is “first mode (small button (white))”, but “initial” is “second mode (large button). (White)) ”or“ third mode (large button (red)) ”or“ fourth mode (stick) ”may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the display start timing of the image such as a button is constant (T4). However, the display start timing of the image such as a button may have a plurality of timings. There may be a plurality of timings for each type of image such as a button.

  Depending on the display start timing, the ratio of whether or not an image such as a button will change (grow) later, and the ratio of how much the image may change may be varied. For example, when the display start timing is late, the rate at which an image such as a button changes later is higher than when the display start timing is early, and the rate at which the image changes to a stick may be higher. Further, in an aspect (described later) in which there are a plurality of types of timing from the ineffective period to the effective period, the ratio of the timing from the ineffective period to the effective period may be varied according to the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the rate at which the timing from the ineffective period to the valid period is later than the predetermined timing may be higher than when the display start timing is early. In addition, when there is an aspect in which the non-effective period does not become the effective period (described later), the ratio of whether or not the effective period is reached may be varied depending on the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the ratio of the effective period may be higher than when the display start timing is early. Moreover, in the aspect of executing the removal success effect (described later), the execution rate of the removal success effect may be varied according to the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the execution rate of the removal success effect may be higher than when it is early.

  In addition, the button development effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 changes an image such as a button at the maximum two change timings among the three change timings (timing 1, timing 2, timing 3). ) May change the image such as a button at the change timing. That is, a button development effect pattern that is weakly changed at timing 1 (first → second), weakly changed at timing 2 (second → third), and weakly changed at timing 3 (third → fourth) is provided. Also good. Further, the change timing may not be three times, and may be once, twice, four times or more.

  Moreover, you may make it provide the button development effect pattern which alert | reports determination of jackpot. As an example, a large-sized rainbow-colored button image (“large button (rainbow)”) simulating the push button 31B and a rainbow-colored stick controller image (“stick (rainbow)”) simulating the stick controller 31A are displayed as “ In addition to providing a button development effect pattern (sometimes referred to as “a button development effect pattern for determining big hits”) in which “final” is “fifth aspect” as a “fifth aspect”, a variation pattern of super reach (big hit) ( In the case of “PB4-X” and “PB5-X”), the button development effect pattern for determining the big hit may be determined, but in the case of the super-reach (losing) variation pattern (“PA4-X” “PA5-X”) The final button development effect pattern may not be determined.

  The operation means (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) may emit at least a part (or the periphery), and the operation means may be changed according to the image of the button or the like. For example, when no image such as any button is displayed, the light emitting portion of the push button 31B and the light emitting portion of the stick controller 31A are turned off, and when the small button (white) is displayed, the light emitting portion of the push button 31B is white. When the large button (white) is displayed, the light emitting portion of the push button 31B blinks in white (or lights in red), and when the large button (red) is displayed, the push button 31B The light emitting section of the stick controller 31A may be lit in white (or blinked in white) when the stick is displayed. In addition, when blinking the light emitting unit of the operation means, an image such as a button may be blinked.

  In addition, in FIG. 25 and the like, an image such as a button corresponds to one of the two operation means (one operation means is valid). Specifically, the small button (white), the large button (white), and the large button (red) correspond to the push button 31B, and the stick corresponds to the stick controller 31A. Instead, an image such as a button corresponding to both of the two operation means may be displayed. As an example, in any case of a small button (white), a large button (white), a large button (red), and a stick, both the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A may be valid. Since the effect is such that the operation means changes in the middle, by enabling both, it is possible to prevent a result (such as winning or losing) from being displayed even though the operation is performed. Further, as another example, the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A correspond to the logo mark (for example, the logo mark related to the content used for the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the brand name of the pachinko gaming machine 1). May be displayed. That is, when the logo mark is displayed during the effective period, the result is displayed regardless of whether the push button 31B is operated or the stick controller 31A is operated.

  In addition, according to FIG. 27C, when “strong action effect” is executed, it is expected to be mainly “strong change”, but “medium change” or “weak change” below expectation. May also be. If the “strong action effect” is changed to “medium change” or “weak change”, the expected “strong change” corresponds to a so-called fall, and the player may be discouraged. Accordingly, the “strong action effect” may not be determined when “weak change” or “medium change”. Thereby, when the “strong action effect” is executed, the “strong change” is confirmed and the player is not discouraged. Further, when the button image or the like changes after the execution of the “medium effect effect”, it is expected that the “medium change” mainly, but there may be a “weak change” less than expected. Accordingly, the “medium effect effect” may not be determined when the “weak change” is set. As a result, when the button image or the like changes after the “medium effect effect” is executed, “medium change” or more is confirmed and the player is not discouraged. Note that the “strong effect” is not determined when “no change”, but the “medium effect” may not be determined in addition to the “strong effect” when “no change”.

  In addition, the change of the image such as a button is classified according to the degree of change (number of stages) (“weak effect effect” for changing one step, “medium effect effect” for changing in two steps, and “strong effect effect” for changing in three steps. Etc.) and control (manage), etc., but it is divided into what changes the image such as buttons, etc. (for example, the second action effect that changes from the first mode to the second mode, the first mode or the second mode) The third action effect may be controlled by changing the mode to the third mode, the first mode, the second mode, or the fourth mode of action changing from the third mode to the fourth mode.

  In the above embodiment, the super reach is a so-called battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character confront each other. However, the super reach is not limited to the battle effect. For example, it may be a story-type production in which the story is completed successfully when it is a big hit (when the game is lost, the story is not completed successfully). When the button development effect is executed in the story-type super reach, for example, depending on the operation during the effective period (as the operation effect), the result of the story instead of the result of the battle effect (win / loss etc.) It only needs to be informed (whether or not the story is successfully completed).

  When the ineffective period is changed to the effective period, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a “removal effect”) for removing an image (for example, the restriction line K shown in FIGS. 32 to 38) for notifying that the ineffective period is in effect. Also, it may be referred to as “removal success effect” in distinction from “removal failure effect” described later). For example, between FIGS. 37 (C) and 37 (D), an effect (for example, a character (a policeman or the like) that removes the restriction line K superimposed on the large button (white) D2 collects the restriction line K. An effect of absorbing the restriction line K in the vacuum cleaner, an effect of burning out the restriction line K with a flame, an effect of the large button (white) D2 itself shaking, etc., etc. .

  In addition, a removal failure effect (an effect in which at least a part of the effect aspect is common with the removal success effect and an image for notifying that the ineffective period is not removed) may be executed. When the removal failure effect is executed, the super reach may be terminated without the effective period. In other words, for example, when the removal success effect is executed in FIG. 37, FIG. 37 (C) → removal success effect → FIG. 37 (D) → FIG. 37 (E) → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. On the other hand, when the removal failure effect is executed in FIG. 37, the transition may be made from FIG. 37 (C) → removal failure effect → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. 37 (G). .

  In addition, there are multiple types of timing from the ineffective period to the effective period. When the effective period from the ineffective period is late, the images such as buttons are sufficient because the ineffective period is longer than when it is early. It may be changed (growth). In addition to the case where the removal success effect is executed without being executed once, the case where the removal success effect is executed after the removal failure effect is executed one or more times, The removal success effect may not be executed after being executed once or more. As a result, when the image of the button or the like is not sufficiently grown, the player does not execute the removal success effect because it is premature as the validity period has arrived (for example, the effect of attempting to remove the restriction line K is started). In the event that the control line K is finally removed, that is, it is desired that the removal failure effect is executed instead of the removal success effect), but the effective period when the image such as the button is sufficiently grown The removal success effect is executed as an effect (for example, when the effect to remove the restriction line K is started, the restriction line K is finally removed, that is, the removal failure effect is not performed). That the removal success production is being executed). In other words, it can be noted whether an effect according to the situation is executed.

  Note that the image for notifying that it is during the ineffective period may be another image instead of the restriction line image. For example, an image of a chain and a key hung on an image such as a button, an image of a translucent case that accommodates an image such as a button, or ice that is displayed on an image such as a frozen button It may be.

  Depending on the type of image for notifying that it is in an ineffective period, the ratio of whether or not an image such as a button will change (grow) later, and the ratio of how much the image may change may be varied. For example, in the case of “chain and key”, the rate at which an image such as a button changes later is higher than that in the case of “regulation line”, and the rate at which the image changes to a stick may be higher. Further, in an aspect in which there are a plurality of types of timing from the non-valid period to the valid period, the ratio of the timing from the non-valid period to the valid period varies depending on the type of image for informing that the period is not valid. It may be allowed. For example, in the case of “chain and key”, the rate at which the timing from the ineffective period to the effective period is later than the predetermined timing may be higher than in the case of “regulation line”. Further, in the case where there is an aspect that does not become the effective period from the ineffective period, the ratio of whether or not the effective period is reached may be varied depending on the image for informing that the ineffective period is in effect. For example, in the case of “chain and key”, the ratio of the effective period may be set higher than in the case of “regulation line”. Moreover, in the aspect which performs a removal success production | presentation, according to the image for alert | reporting that it is in an ineffective period, you may vary the execution ratio of a removal success production | presentation. For example, in the case of “chain and key”, the execution rate of the removal success effect may be higher than in the case of “regulation line”.

  Further, the image for notifying that the period is not valid may be changed (grown). For example, when the small button (white) is selected, the “regulation line” is selected. When the large button (white) is selected, the “chain and key” is changed. When the large button (red) is selected, the “translucent case” is selected. The image for notifying that the ineffective period is in effect may be changed at the same timing as the change timing of the image such as a button, such as changing to “ice” when the stick is formed. . Also, for example, when it is a large button (white), it is changed from “regulation line” to “chain and key”, and when it is a stick, it is changed from “chain and key” to “semi-transparent case” and “ice”. The image for notifying that the ineffective period is in effect may be changed at a timing different from the image change timing, such as a button.

  In the aspect in which the image for notifying that the ineffective period is being used is changed, the image for notifying that the ineffective period is being used may be changed depending on the effect. The effect of changing the image for notifying that it is in the ineffective period may be the same (common) as the effect of changing the image such as a button. In addition, when a common action effect is executed, when the image for informing that the image such as the button is also in the ineffective period also changes, and informing that the image such as the button is also in the ineffective period. For example, there may be a case where the image for both does not change and a case where one of the images changes. Further, the effect of changing the image for notifying that the period is ineffective may be different from the effect of changing the image such as a button. That is, apart from the action effect for changing the image such as a button, a dedicated action effect for changing the image for notifying that it is during the ineffective period may be provided.

  In addition, when the image for notifying that it is during the ineffective period changes (growth) and when the image for notifying that it is during the ineffective period is removed due to the same type of effect. There may be. In other words, by performing an action effect that changes an image for notifying that it is in the ineffective period, it is informing that the ineffective period is in effect, as in the case where the removal effect is executed. There may be a case where an image to be deleted is removed. That is, when a certain effect (effect having both the effect of action effect and the effect of removal effect) is executed, an image such as a button may or may not change, and a notification is made that it is in an ineffective period. There may be times when the image is changed, when it is removed, and when nothing happens. It may be removed after the change (for example, after the change from “translucent case” to “ice”, the “ice” after the change is removed). Note that the image for informing that it is in the ineffective period has been described as being removed or not removed. However, the removal has steps, and may be removed step by step. In other words, when an effect (effect having both effects and removal effects) or removal effect is executed, the “ice” is broken a little, and again, an effect (effect having both effects and removal effects) or removal. When the effect is executed, the “ice” may be completely broken and removed. In addition, when the image for informing that it is in the ineffective period is in the middle of removal, it may not be changed, may be changed, and may return to the original state after the change, The state in the middle may be maintained after the change. For example, if the “translucent case” is slightly cracked, it may not be changed to “ice”, it may be changed to “ice” that is not cracked, or “ice” that is slightly cracked. It may change.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the hold data (1st hold information) of a 1st special figure game and the hold data (2nd hold information) of a 2nd special figure game are not distinguished, it digests in order of winning ( 18), the second hold information may be preferentially digested.

  In the above embodiment, the “ratio” is not limited to A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B: C = 70%: 20%: 10. As shown in FIG. 28B and FIG. 28A, a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% or A: B: C = 70%: 30%: 0 (ie 100 % And 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of rounds is two types of 8 rounds and 16 rounds, but the number of rounds may be three or more types. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. In the above embodiment, a gaming machine that provides only a probable big hit as the big hit type is shown, but as described above, a gaming machine that includes a non-probable big hit (normal big hit) as the big hit type may be used.

  In the above embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating “0” to “8” and symbols indicating “−” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been described. Is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit game state based on having displayed the big hit symbol in the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B, it controls to a big hit game state The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or in the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the entry (passing) of the game ball into the specific area. You may stay.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change pattern designation command is used when the change is started. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control in the variable display may be performed on the effect control board 12 side based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table) and is extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table and determines the random value determination process (determination of whether or not to become a big hit, determination of the variation category, and big hit. In the example, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the above-mentioned random number determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command that can specify the random value from the main board 11). The effect control board 12 receives the random value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random value determination table based on the received random value. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the presentation control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In addition, for example, to a gaming machine that gives a game score for use in a game by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by recorded information on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can be applied. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (for example, including structures, arrays, etc.). That is, determination values (decision values) to be compared with the extracted random number values may be stored together in the ROM 101, but may be stored in a distributed (scattered) manner at a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. Alternatively, a mathematical expression or a program that outputs a result (for example, a big hit or a loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random number value is input may be stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table stored in the ROM 121.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as the gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.). For example, the slot machine to which the present invention is applied performs detection means (production buttons) capable of detecting the player's action and specific display corresponding to the detection means (production button images simulating production buttons). Specific display executing means, and the specific display executing means is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display (the button image for production (white)) and the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a high expectation of becoming a bonus or the like) The second specific display (effect button image (red)) can be displayed, and after the first specific display is displayed, the effect that acts on the specific display May be a slot machine capable of displaying the second specific display.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Frame for gaming machines 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 ... special variable winning ball apparatus 8 ... speaker 9 ... lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 16 ... accessory control board 17 ... Movable accessory 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller 126 ... RTC circuit

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
Specific display executing means for performing specific display corresponding to the detecting means;
With
The detecting means is capable of detecting a plurality of operations including at least a first operation for the first operation unit and a second operation for the second operation unit .
The specific display executing means includes
During execution of variable display, after the first specific display corresponding to the first action is displayed as the specific display, the player is more advantageous than the first specific display and corresponds to the second action. A second specific indication can be displayed;
After the first specific display is displayed in the non-valid period of detection by the detection means, the first specific display is performed when any one of a plurality of types of effects with different advantages related to the change in the specific display is executed. gaming machine according to claim <br/> be changed to the second specific displayed. A determination means for determining whether or not the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific display execution unit can display the specific display over a plurality of variable displays based on a determination result of the determination unit. Setting means capable of setting the setting state related to the production to the first state or the second state;
Specific production execution means capable of executing a specific production when the production execution condition is satisfied;
With
A special effect can be executed based on the fact that the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detection means during the special detection valid period not accompanied by the detection valid period display indicating that the detection means is an effective period of detection,
The specific demonstration execution means,
In the first state, the specific effect can be executed on the basis that the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the fact that the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detecting means during the effective period ,
In the second state, being capable of performing the above specific effect as the even predetermined operation of the player during the lifetime is not detected in the detection means effect execution condition is satisfied,
In any of the first state and the second state, if the predetermined action of the player is not detected by the detecting means during the special detection valid period, the special effect is not executed.
The setting means,
Variable display the predetermined operation can change the settings from the second state based on the detected in the detection means to the first state der of the player during the effective period during which during the execution of is,
The setting is not changed from the second state to the first state even if the predetermined action of the player is detected by the detecting means during the special detection valid period. The gaming machine described in 1.

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