JP6616562B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  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 in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and a predetermined game value is given based on the display result, so that the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a game machine that produces different effects when an operation is performed by a player in the first half of the effective period and when the operation is performed in the second half of the effective period (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2009-165530 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the player cannot recognize which effect is performed, and there is a possibility that the gaming interest is reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
A detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the player's movement;
Variable display a plurality of types of effect in (for example, an effect such as after operations) as well as presenting an effective detection period (e.g., operation valid period, etc.) when the operation is detected by said detecting means within the presented plurality of types The effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S923 and step S934 (for example, the processing of step S923 and step S934) that executes the type of effect corresponding to the detection timing (for example, the effect corresponding to the individual effective period). Etc.)
The effective detection period includes an individual effective period corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effects presented,
The individual validity period includes special timing,
The detection performance execution means,
Timing of detection by the pre-Symbol detection means, the effective depending on whether it is a timing of the detection period, or identifiable to present the effect of any type among a plurality of types of effect presented is executed (For example, in step S905 or step S923, a plurality of post-operation effects and the bar B1 indicating each individual effective period are displayed in association with each other, and the timing specifying image T1 indicating the passage of the individual effective period is moved and displayed) ,
Wherein when the timing of detection by the detection means is the special timing, in addition to the effect of the type corresponding to the timing of said detection executing the special effect,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the effect executed when the operation is performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A determining means for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S101 and S110);
A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a pre-reading notice or a super reach effect) capable of executing a specific effect different from the effect based on the determination result of the determining means;
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the range of effects can be widened and the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The detection effect execution means can present any one of a plurality of patterns with different numbers of effects to be presented (for example, execute any motion effect of the motion effect pattern 1 or the motion effect pattern 2).
The effective detection period is constant regardless of the number of effects to be presented (for example, the operation effective period is a constant period regardless of the number of effects after operation to be displayed),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to present a plurality of patterns in a certain effective detection period, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The detection effect execution means presents different combinations of operation effects depending on whether or not to shift to an advantageous state (for example, an operation effect pattern 1 having a high jackpot expectation level and an operation effect pattern 2 having a low jackpot expectation level) And the number of post-motion effects to be displayed is different)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the presented effects, and to improve the gaming interest.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The effective detection period (for example, the operation effective period) includes an individual effective period (for example, an individual effective period) corresponding to each of the plurality of effects presented,
The individual validity period includes special timing (for example, the best timing),
The detection effect execution means executes the special effect when the detection timing by the detection means is the special timing (for example, executes the process of step S934 based on the setting of step S920).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, special effects can be executed in each individual effective period, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The effective detection period (for example, the operation effective period) includes an individual effective period (for example, an individual effective period) corresponding to each of the plurality of effects presented,
The individual validity period includes special timing (for example, the best timing),
The detection effect execution means can execute a special effect when the detection timing by the detection means is the special timing (for example, execute the process of step S934 based on the setting of step S920). In the case of an effect that is a specific notification for notifying that there is a low possibility that the effect will shift to an advantageous gaming state, the execution of the special effect is limited (for example, if it is determined Yes in step S918, Based on the setting of step S921, the process of step S934 is executed).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest of the game in an effect that is a specific notification.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the distribution apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows random number values MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the data of a fluctuation category designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the control command received by the production control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the prefetch notice execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of an operation | movement effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of an effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed during the process of step S560 of FIG. (A) is a timing chart which shows each timing in the operation | movement effect of the pattern 1. FIG. (B) is a timing chart showing each timing in the best timing effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of an operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of an operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of an operation effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of 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. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed (variably displayed). This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design that is variably displayed from the beginning. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scrolled decorative symbol may appear during variable display and become a confirmed decorative symbol.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction. The temporarily stopped decorative symbol may be different from the decorative symbol variably displayed from the beginning. For example, decorative symbols other than the scrolled decorative symbols may appear during variable display and temporarily stopped.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined display area 5H is arranged. In this display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (such as circles, hereinafter also referred to as a on-hold display symbol) as the variable display on hold. The on-hold display symbol has a one-to-one correspondence with the variable display on-hold.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) ), And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended (the suspended display symbol is increased by one). In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) ) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended (the suspended display symbol is increased by one). On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. In addition, when another hold display symbol is displayed when the hold display symbol is displayed, the other hold display symbol is displayed, for example, one display position on the left (the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed). Shift).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure reservation memories with the said display area 5H or it replaces with the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A container 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. In addition, a distribution device 200 for distributing game media is provided thereon.

  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 a pair of movable wing pieces 6Ba (FIG. 2) that are changed between a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. And an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a second reference winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the normal open state when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. . On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the second starting prize opening is set. The game ball enters an expanded and open state in which it is easier to enter than usual. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, and the game ball enters more than the first variable state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a difficult normal open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 through which game media can flow is provided at the upper part of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting apparatus 200, the left outlet 205 from which the game medium that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200, and the gaming medium that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and the game medium can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. In the state shown in FIG. 2A, when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, the game medium flowing in from the inflow port 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game medium flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening. To do. At the time of distribution by the distribution member 202, the game medium hits the blade section 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade section 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (b), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the right side to the state which fell to the left side. When the distribution member 202 changes to the left side, the distribution member 202 shields the left passage 203 in the distribution device 200, and the game medium can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game medium is distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, passes through the right passage 204, and flows out from the right outlet 206. Since the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is positioned below the right outlet 206, the game medium flowing out from the right outlet 206 wins the second starting prize. To do. When the distribution member 202 distributes, the game medium hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (d), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the left side to the state which fell to the right side. When the sorting member 202 changes to the right side, the sorting member 202 shields the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 and allows the game medium to pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 is alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening and the second starting winning opening. Note that when the movable wing piece 6Ba of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. In particular, game media that do not pass through the sorting apparatus 200 can easily win the second start winning opening from the side of the sorting apparatus 200.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in 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 entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball 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 is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 3, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, 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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. A controller sensor unit 35A (FIG. 3) is configured by the tilt direction sensor unit, the trigger sensor, and the like, and an operation to the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A.

  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. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as an operation (button pressing operation) from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (FIG. 3) that detects the player's action on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. 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 an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and a payout control board are disposed on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a power supply board for supplying power to each board.

  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 used for setting a random number used in a special game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a command information addressed to a sub-side control board such as an effect control board 12. For example, a function for outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as a control signal, a function for outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. 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 a predetermined display pattern 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 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 has detected detection signals (passage and entry of game media) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch is turned on) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  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 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, all the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or the like. A function of causing a part of the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (audio signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (sound signal) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting (speech designated by) is mounted. Note that the sound includes sound only (for example, music composed only of a performance that does not contain a song, sound effects, etc.).

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as a game medium like what is called a sensor (for example, a photo sensor, a proximity switch etc.), for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting an effect control command or the like to the effect control board 12 as a control signal.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 (details will be described later). Each control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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 indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the above function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

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

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage or the like), a backup power supply is discharged for a predetermined period (for example, a capacitor as a backup power Until the power supply is disabled, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (such as the switch circuit 110), and the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (the solenoid circuit 111, the first special symbol display device). 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the relay board 15 and the like) and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for controlling the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. Yes.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby performing an effect operation by the effect electrical component (predetermined to the effect electrical component). A process for realizing a function for performing a rendering operation or the like is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, effect control CPU 120 and display control The transmission operation in which the unit 123 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 is also performed.

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the 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. The effect random number may be updated by software when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 122, and the CPU 120 for effect control is periodically or ineffective. The random value may be updated by periodically updating the stored value.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 is a video signal for displaying an effect image specified by the display control command based on data stored in a CGROM or the like (storage unit) in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (effect control pattern or the like) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from an output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 (a signal output from the display control unit 123), an audio signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board The illumination signal transmitted to 14 is output. In addition, an operation detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and an operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B are input to the effect control board 12 to the input port of the I / O 125.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the image display device 5 from the display control unit 123 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. The display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 to execute various effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 3 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the general symbol display device 20 starts the general symbol game based on the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol variable display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, a variation pattern for designating a variable display mode or the like is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result. After the special game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

  Further, “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When a symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the big hit type is “big hit” of “probable change” or “non-probable change”, as a round game in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in the first state (the big prize opening is selected). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time for the opening state is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (expanded and opened) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than the non-short-time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. State) and a second variable state (normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In (variable display period), the decorative symbol variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (production image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or the rendering unit 55, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the special symbol variable display. The decorative symbol variable display (the display result is derived from the start of the variable display). It is a concept that includes itself. The effect during variable display may be an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game and causes the player to recognize the progress of the game, for example. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, which are different from each other, are prepared as reach effects (see FIG. 14, details will be described later).

  In this embodiment, a predetermined notice effect is executed as part of the variable display effect. The notice effect is an effect for notifying the big hit expectation degree (the possibility that the variable display result becomes “hit” when the effect is executed, which is also referred to as reliability). In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, there is an operation effect that requires the player's action as one aspect of the notice effect. In the action effect in this embodiment, a plurality of kinds of effects (post-action effects) that are executed when operated are displayed (pre-action effects), and different types of actions depending on the timing at which the player's action is detected An effect (post-action effect) is executed. When a plurality of types of effects are displayed, it is displayed in a manner that allows the player to specify which type of effects is executed at which timing (such as a meter display as described later). Also, as one aspect of the notice effect, an individual effect that does not require the player's action (conversation notice or step-up notice, etc. performed independently of the player's action, which will be described later) is executed. Sometimes. The individual effects may be the same kind of effects as the effects executed when operated in the operation effects, and may be performed independently of the player's action.

  In this embodiment, a prefetch notice effect (also simply referred to as “prefetch notice”) is executed. The pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the hold data (holding memory) of the special game before the variable display (also referred to as “target”, “target variable display”, etc.) subject to the notice starts. Is done. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice of the target's jackpot expectation. In this embodiment, the prefetch notice effect includes a hold display notice (details will be described later). The hold display advance notice is executed when the display of the hold display symbol is started, and is executed not as a part of the variable display effect but as an independent effect.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “big change” of “probability change”, predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a certain type of fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination may be derived. Alternatively, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like. However, in each operation (each process), there are processes that are necessary for realizing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and that do not appear in the flowchart. It may be done as appropriate.

  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 101 is cleared. The RAM 102 is cleared by, for example, operating an operation unit for initialization such as a clear switch (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power is turned on. This operation is performed outside the business hours of the amusement store, for example. 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 when the previous power supply was stopped (at the time of power interruption due to a power failure or the like) is executed, and then the loop process is started. (For example, when a predetermined data is stored in the RAM 101 when the power is turned on without the clear switch being pressed (for example, when the power is cut off)).

  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 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, for example, the CPU 103 performs a switch process, performs a main-side error process, performs an information output process, and then performs a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, Processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as command control processing, is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch processing is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). In the switch process, for example, a setting for sending a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to the switches determined to be in the on state (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23) is also performed. . The award ball number command is transmitted to the payout control board by command control processing. Upon receiving this command, the payout control board controls the ball payout device to pay out the award balls by the number of prize balls indicated by this command. Execute the process.

  The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

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

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 7). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Any value from “100” can be taken. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “251”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of the round game) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined that the gate switch 21 is turned on by the switch process) as the game progresses, it is suspended. If the number does not reach the upper limit number, the processing is performed using a process for holding the usual game (for example, extracting a random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) or using a hold memory (the random value stored in the RAM 102). A process for determining a variable display result of a game, a process for determining a fluctuation pattern (such as a fluctuation time) of a normal game, and a display operation (for example, turning on / off a segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 according to the fluctuation pattern Control to execute variable display of normal symbols, processing to derive and display variable display results of ordinary game, and Executes processing such as the first variable conditions such as the open state variable winning ball apparatus 6B. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, switch processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is performed (for example, the storage address value of the control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). In the command control process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  Here, main control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Note that information indicating whether variable display of the first special symbol is started or variable display of the second special symbol is started may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in step S111 described later that is executed for setting the variation pattern.

  The command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 14, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the start of variation of the decorative design, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed for setting the variation pattern.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed for setting the variation pattern together with the variation pattern designation command and the like.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 and step S117, which will be described later, in which the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) that designates the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). The ending is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended, which is executed when the big hit gaming state is ended. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that a first starting winning is generated due to a game medium entering the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number specifying command and the second special figure reserved memory number specifying command may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number specifying command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in later-described step S101 and step S111 in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (designation designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category designation command) for designating a variation category among the determination results at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101). In this embodiment, for the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the variable display of the variable display is performed based on the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. It is determined whether the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type, and the variable category of the variable display (rough type of the fluctuation pattern) (so-called look-ahead). The determination at the time of starting winning means this determination, and this determination is performed in the winning random number determination process in step S211. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designating command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for “non-probable change”). "01" for "probable", "02" for "big hit"). A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category designation command (for example, “not reach” as shown in FIG. 9B, “ 00 ”,“ 10 ”for“ Leach Loss ”,“ 11 ”for“ Big Hit ”, etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is ON ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch processing that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, and the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special figure game using the first special view. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used to determine the special figure display result determination. Numerical data (see FIG. 7) indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit (step S210). At this time, the start port buffer value is also associated with the hold data as start port data (data specifying whether the start winning is for the first special figure or the second special figure) It is set at the head of the empty entry in the storage unit. For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. For example, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number added by one. One hold indicator 25A may perform (for example, increase the number of lighting LEDs by one). When the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a second hold display that can specify the second special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it carry out to the container 25B (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 8 is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. 1 special symbol display device 4A special figure game using the first special figure) holding data and the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning However, the pending data of the special figure game that has not yet been started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) and the winning order (game ball detection order) are stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition by the entry of the gaming ball Alternatively, the numerical values indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like based on the establishment of the second start condition. Data and the like are stored as reserved data. Up to four pieces of hold data are stored for each of the winning at the first start winning opening and the winning at the second starting winning opening. The hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure is being held, and the variable in this special figure game. On-hold that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the display result (special drawing display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach) It becomes stored information. Further, as described above, the special figure hold storage unit indicates whether each hold data is extracted based on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. The start port data is stored in association with each holding data.

  Following the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S211). The winning random number determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 10) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 5, FIG. 13) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be “big hit”, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is accompanied by reach. It is determined whether or not the display mode is set. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is determined to be a display mode with reach, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect on the effect control board 12 side. it can.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning random number determination process. In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first sets, for example, a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state) or a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. By confirming the state, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 starts the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Or, a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state is selected and set in the use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the start prize is either the first start prize or the second start prize, or whether the gaming state is a certain change state. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  For example, as a special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table (non-probability change) (see FIG. 11A) corresponding to the first start winning prize and the non-probability change state, the first start winning prize and the probability change state, Corresponding first special figure display result determination table (probability change) (see FIG. 11B), second special figure display result determination table (non-probability change) corresponding to the second start winning prize and the non-probability change state (FIG. 11C )), A second special figure display result determination table (probability change) (see FIG. 11D) corresponding to the second start winning prize and the probability change state is prepared. Of these tables, the CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current gaming state from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102 and sets the table as a use table. If the start port buffer value is “1”, the start prize is the first start prize, and if the start port buffer value is “2”, the start prize is the second start prize.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 6 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special chart display result of “bonanza” in the use table set in the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 (whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range). Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparing. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination). .

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the symbol designating command (of the determination result at the time of starting winning a prize) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type sets the jackpot type as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 as the current decision result (the decision result is specified in the random value MR2 and each decision result as in the case of the random value MR1). This is performed by comparing with the assigned decision value one by one or by comparing the random value MR2 with the smallest and largest decision values assigned to each decision result, etc. Hereinafter, referring to the table based on the random value, The same when deciding on the outcome of a decision) The effect control board 12 receives a symbol designating command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as a display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409. Is set for transmission (step S410).

  After performing either of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the variation category of the variation display variation pattern executed by the start winning is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, if the CPU 103 determines that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the variation category is a “big hit” category.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the random value MR1 is outside the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the predetermined area of the ROM 101 are stored. The variation category corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the above. In the loss variation pattern determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state. However, it is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. Based on the random number value MR3, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR3 depending on whether or not the gaming state specified in step S401 is a short-time state. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the gaming state is the short-time state, and when the gaming state is the non-short-time state (not the short-time state), the variation pattern PB2. Select -1. As shown in FIG. 14, each variation pattern belongs to one of the variation categories. When the CPU 103 selects PA1-1 or PA1-2 as the variation pattern, the variation category of the current determination result is as follows. Is determined to be a category of “non-reach lose”. When the CPU 103 selects PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3 as the variation pattern, the CPU 103 determines that the variation category of the current determination result is the “reach lose” category.

  After step S <b> 412, CPU 103 transmits a change category designation command corresponding to the determination result (a command for designating a change category in the determination result at the time of starting winning) to transmission control board 12. Is performed (step S413). When the determination result is the “big hit” variation category, the transmission setting of the command C611 (H) is performed as the variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B). If the determination result is a variation category of “non-reach loss”, the transmission setting of the command C600 (H) is performed as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B). When the determination result is the “reach lose” variation category, the transmission setting of the command C 610 (H) is performed as the variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command and the special figure reserved memory number designation command (step S414). Specifically, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, transmission setting of the first starting port winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, transmission setting of the second starting port winning designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be transmitted are increased by the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (according to the start winning prize). The number of special figure hold memory number to be designated is a count of the first special figure hold memory number counter or the second special figure hold memory number counter. The command is a command (command including EXT data corresponding to the memory number). What is necessary is just to specify by a value. After step S414, the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After the series of processes is executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied. When established, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), special figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command or second special figure hold) Four commands, a memory number designation command), a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command, are transmitted as a set (start winning prize command) in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by command control processing for each timer interrupt.

  Returning to FIG. 6, after step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 sets the value of the special figure process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Depending on, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 is selected and executed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, a special symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a special symbol reservation storage unit. A determination is made whether to start the game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is previously determined.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether both of the read values are “0” (if it is “0”). In this case, the special figure holding memory number is “0”.) Note that it may be determined whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0” by reading the total reserved memory number count value and determining whether or not the count value is “0”.

  When the special figure hold storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), for example, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the top area of the special figure hold storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1”). As the reserved data, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the start port data associated therewith are read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data and the start port 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, in accordance with the start port data read out in step S232, the fluctuation special figure designation which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (when the start port data is “1”) or “2” (when the start port data is “2”) (step S233). As a result, it is set whether the special game to be started is of the first special figure or the second special figure.

  After step S233, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 updates the first special figure reservation memory by subtracting and updating the first special figure reservation memory number count value, for example. The number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the special figure storage unit are shifted (step S234). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the second special figure reserved memory number to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one. The contents stored in the special figure storage unit are shifted (step S234). For example, the special data hold storage unit stores the hold data and start port data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) one entry at a time. Shift to higher rank (storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “7”). Further, in the process of step S234, 1 is subtracted from the total reserved storage number.

  After executing the process of step S234, the special figure display result which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a special figure display result determination table shown in any of FIGS. 11A to 11D as a usage table based on the current gaming state and the variable special figure designation buffer value. Specifically, when the probability variation flag is in the off state and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (non-probability variation) in FIG. Set as used table. When the probability variation flag is in the on state and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 11B is set as the use table. When the probability variation flag is off and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (non-probability variation) in FIG. 11C is set as the use table. . When the probability variation flag is in the on state and the variation special figure designation buffer value indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 11D is set as the use table. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit” or “lost”. It is only necessary that the determination result is assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 from the random number buffer for variation, and converts it into the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Based on the special figure display result decision table set as the usage pattern, the decision result of either “big hit” or “losing” assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR1 is displayed as a special figure. What is necessary is just to determine as a result.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, and the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 12 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type sets the jackpot type as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  In step S232, the CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the fluctuation random number buffer from the fluctuation random number buffer, and determines the jackpot type read from the fluctuation random number buffer. If one of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value matching the random value MR2 is selected by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for use. Good.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probability change”) in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, depending on the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value), multiple types of big hits Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the processing in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” (step S247), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S248), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 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, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 14 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as fluctuation patterns of “losing” in the case of “non-reach”. As a variation pattern of “losing” in the case of “reach”, PA2-1 (normal reach is executed), PB2-1 (super reach A is executed), and PB2-2 (super reach B is executed). PB2-3 (Super Reach C is executed) is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern of “big hit” when the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, PA4-1 (normal reach is executed), PB4-1 (super reach A is executed), PB4-2 (super reach B is executed) and PB4-3 (super reach C is executed) are prepared.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 13, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 reads the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern from the random number buffer for variation, and refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the read random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. What is necessary is just to determine (select) the fluctuation pattern allocated to the decision value which matches MR3 as a fluctuation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB4-2.

  In the process of step S263 illustrated in FIG. 13, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. As an example, in the loss variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state (which can be specified by a short-time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102), fluctuation pattern determination disturbance A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 matches the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer and the state of the time reduction flag. The variation pattern assigned according to whether or not the determined value is in the short time state may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the time reduction flag is in the on state (when it is in the time reduction state), and when the time reduction flag is in the off state (non-time reduction state). ), The variation pattern PB2-1 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, a variation pattern with a short special variation time is more easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. By shortening the variable display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased. Note that, depending on the number of reserved memories, the table to be referred to is different, and if the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the variation pattern PA1-2 with a shortening may be more easily selected than the variation pattern PA1-1. Good. In such a case, the reach variation pattern or the like is set to have the same range of determination values regardless of the number of holds, and in the winning random number determination process (step S211), the variation category (reach) is determined regardless of the number of holds. Or the like) may be determined. Regarding the fluctuation category, a category that becomes a specific fluctuation such as a super reach is provided, and a fluctuation pattern that becomes a specific fluctuation such as a super reach, etc. In the random number determination process at the time of winning (step S211), the variation category (such as presence / absence of super reach) may be determined regardless of the number of holds. Thereby, the accuracy of the winning random number determination process can be secured.

  15 and 16, when the super reach C is executed in the reach effect, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach B, Super Reach A, and Normal Reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing any one of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 13, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 14, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination of the variation pattern is also the determination of the special figure variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. Control for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game where the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25A (for example, reduce the lighting number of LED by 1). When starting variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of special symbol variation Is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating variable display result determined in step S246, etc.), first special figure reserved memory number specifying command (Command including the EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when the first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S234, that is, when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) The transmission setting for transmitting sequentially. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating variable display result determined in step S246, etc.), second special figure reserved memory number specifying command (Command including the EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory count when the second special figure reserved memory count value subtracted by 1 in step S234, that is, when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) The transmission setting for transmitting sequentially.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time since the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, a control for transmitting a predetermined drive signal is performed, In the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed. (Derived display) (It may be controlled so that the confirmed special symbol is continuously displayed for a predetermined time.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmed designation command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ 3 "and the special symbol variation process is terminated. By repeatedly executing step S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as an initial value. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit a gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command based on the current gaming state is performed. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit pre-release processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When a process for opening the big prize opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the process for pre-opening the big hit is completed. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (round game interval period, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.) and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and the big hit opening process ends. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, and processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. Also, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and a process for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed, and the post-hit opening post-processing is ended.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the big prize opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the process after the big hit release ends.

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

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, the short time counter, the probability variation flag, etc. Set the status.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change” (for example, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”), the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and the time reduction counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is initially counted. “100” is set as the value. If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (for example, the big hit type buffer setting value is “0”), only the hour / short flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the hour / hour number counter. In the jackpot end process, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable display) is appropriately reset to update the value of the special figure process flag to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. 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, a control signal that becomes an effect control command 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 effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer (provided in the RAM 122) are read out and then read out. Setting or control corresponding to the control command is performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process returns to the determination of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning command (start opening winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command) has been received from the main board 11. (Step S681). When the start winning command is received (step S681; Yes), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer provided in the RAM 122 (step S682).

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the configuration of the start winning command buffer. In step S682, the first or second start opening prize designation command, the first or second special figure hold memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number among the empty areas of the start winning command buffer. A number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command are stored in order. A storage area is secured in the start winning command buffer so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the hold display numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning command buffer according to the receiving order of the effect control command (start winning command) received when the start winning occurs. The storage area is stored sequentially from the beginning of the empty area.

  In FIG. 19, “C400 (H)” of the symbol designation command indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “losing”, and “C402 (H)” indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “ Assume that it is a "big hit" of "probability change" (big hit type). The variation category designation command “C600 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “non-reach loss”, “C610 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “reach loss”, and “C611 (H)” "Indicates that the variation category is" big hit ". “C102 (H)” to “C104 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the time of start winning. . “C202 (H)” to “C204 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the second special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the time of start winning. . In FIG. 19, the number of the second special figure holding memory is the same for the holding numbers “5” and “7”. A special game is executed, indicating that the second start prize has been given during the execution.

  Note that the start winning command stored in the start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “2” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the left of the display area 5H. The hold display number “8” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the eighth (rightmost) display position from the left of the display area 5H.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the display area 5H. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the start winning command buffer, they are also held at the first to third display positions from the left of the display area 5H. The display symbol is already displayed.

  The start winning command stored in association with the hold display number is transmitted in correspondence with the extraction of the random value at the start winning, and the extracted random value data is stored in the special figure hold memory of FIG. Is stored as hold data (information for executing variable display) corresponding to the hold number. Similarly to the hold data, each time the variable display is executed, the start winning command with the hold display number “1” (the start winning command stored in association with the hold display number “1”) is deleted. The start winning commands for the lower hold display numbers “2” to “8” are shifted one by one to the upper (hold display numbers “1” to “7”) (details will be described later). That is, the same number corresponds to the hold number and the hold display number, and the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number of the same number respectively correspond to the start winning command. . That is, the start winning command corresponds to variable display executed based on the hold data having the same hold number as the hold display number corresponding to the command. Furthermore, since the hold display symbol is also displayed at the position corresponding to the hold display number, the hold data and the start winning command corresponding to the same hold display number and the hold number respectively, and the position corresponding to the same hold display number. The displayed hold display symbols correspond to each other and correspond to the same variable display. The hold display symbol represents variable display executed based on the corresponding hold data.

  In addition, a target flag is provided in the start winning command buffer corresponding to each hold display number. The target flag corresponds to the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number having the same number as the corresponding hold display number, and corresponds to the variable display executed based on the hold data.

  For example, the start winning command with the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data with the hold number “4” and corresponds to variable display executed based on the hold data. The variable display executed based on the hold data of the hold number “4” corresponds to the target flag corresponding to the hold display number “4”. Further, the hold display symbol displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data of the hold number “4”, the start winning command of the hold display number “4”, and the target flag. This represents a variable display executed based on the pending data of number “4”.

  The target flag is a flag that is turned on when the variable display corresponding to the flag is the target of the prefetching notice effect. In FIG. 19, the variable display corresponding to the start winning command of the hold display number “7” is the target. The target flag will be described later.

  After step S682 or when the start winning command is not received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs analysis processing on other effect control commands (step S689), and ends the command analysis processing. To do.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. In the processing content, S682 indicates that the processing is performed in step S682 described above. Other processing contents are, for example, processing performed in step S689. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on. Note that the reception flag and the command stored in the storage area may be appropriately cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, when the reception of the command is confirmed once by the reception flag and the confirmation is performed again later) Clear if necessary, etc.)

  When the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as the change start command, that is, the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is issued together with the first or second fluctuation start designation command. When received, the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is stored in the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command storage area.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 specifies Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for execution of a prefetch notice effect (step S162).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process. In the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the start winning command buffer (step S701), and the received command (start winning command) is newly stored in the start winning command buffer. (Step S702).

  If there is a new received command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether there is a variable display that is a target of the pre-reading notice among the variable displays corresponding to each start winning command stored in the current start winning command buffer. (Step S703). In step S703, for example, it is determined whether any of the target flags in the current start winning command buffer is ON.

  If there is no variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice because none of the target flags is turned on (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold (the hold storage corresponding to the new received command). It is determined whether or not there are two or more (step S704). In step S704, for example, if a start winning command is stored after the hold display number “2” in the start winning command buffer, it is determined that there are two or more reserved memories.

  When it is determined that there are two or more on-hold memories (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S706).

  In step S706, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR1 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and based on the extracted numerical data, the pre-reading notice execution decision shown in FIG. With reference to a table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. In the process of step S706, it is determined whether or not to hold a hold display notice as a prefetch notice effect. The hold display advance notice is an effect of changing the color of the hold display symbol corresponding to the target from a normal color (for example, white) to another color (for example, red). In this embodiment, a hold display notice for changing the color of the symbol is executed from the start of displaying the hold display symbol. Note that, for example, a plurality of hold display modes are prepared (for example, a plurality of hold displays having different colors, sizes, etc. are prepared), and the random number SR2 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is used. May be extracted, and different aspects may be determined based on the extracted numerical data. In this case, it suffices to determine different aspects at different rates according to the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command. According to this, the player's attention about the execution mode of the hold display notice can be gathered, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the prefetch notice execution determination table. In the pre-reading notice execution decision table, a decision value (compared to the random number SR1 is compared with “no execution” (decision result not to execute the pre-reading notice effect) and “execution” (decision result to execute the pre-read notice effect). In FIG. 22, determination ratios (selection ratios) are described as long as they are assigned at different ratios depending on the variation category.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “not executed” at a rate of 90%. The prefetch notice execution decision table may be configured so that the decision result is selected and the decision result of “executed” is selected at a rate of 10%.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (in the case of C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 60%. The pre-reading notice execution determination table may be configured so that the result is selected and the determination result of “execution performed” is selected at a rate of 40%.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 10%. The prefetch notice execution determination table may be configured so that the result is selected and the determination result of “execution is performed” is selected at a rate of 90%.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice execution determination table based on the random value SR1 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, and the decision value matching the random value SR1 is determined according to the variation category. When it is assigned to “No execution”, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (“No execution” is selected), and when it is assigned to “Execution”, It is determined that the notice effect is to be executed ("execute" is selected).

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 22, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, “executed” is easily selected, and when the variation category is “non-reach lose” and “reach lose” ( That is, when it is determined that the target variable display result is “lost”, “no execution” is easily selected. For this reason, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, it can be seen that the expectation degree of the big hit of the variable display of the target is high. That is, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, the player can be notified of the jackpot expectation level of the variable display of the target (in particular, the jackpot expectation degree is particularly high here).

  In step S706 in FIG. 21, the target flag corresponding to the new received command is turned on (corresponding to the hold display number “7” in the example of FIG. 19) in response to the decision to execute the prefetch notice effect. The target flag corresponding to the new received command stored in the start winning command buffer is updated to the ON state). In step S703, if there is already a variable display that is a prefetch target (step S703; Yes), if the number of reserved storage is not 2 or more (step S704; No), or after step S706, the display of the reserved display is displayed. Control is performed (step S710). In the process of step S710, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display the hold display symbol at the display position corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the new received command in the display area 5H of the image display device 5. After that, until the variable display represented by the hold display symbol is executed, the hold display symbol is displayed while moving each time the variable display is executed. At this time, if it is determined in step S706 to execute the hold display advance notice, a hold display symbol of a color different from normal (for example, red may be set in advance) is displayed (by this). Hold display notice is executed.) In other cases, an on-hold display symbol of a normal color (for example, white may be set in advance) is displayed.

  After step S710 or when there is no new received command (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the following in accordance with the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 after the prefetch notice determination process. Any one of the processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (for example, whether each reception flag is in an on state). Based on this, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. The variable display start waiting process ends. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  In this variable display start waiting process, if it is not determined to start the variable display of decorative symbols, and a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted (the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is turned on) In this case, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for displaying the demonstration screen (at this time, for example, clears the flag and turns it off). The demonstration screen display is executed using various data such as an effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display a demo image on the image display device 5, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. And effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14. Execution of the demonstration screen display is realized by repeatedly executing the effect operation control for each timer interruption.

  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 is a process for setting a variable display to be executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S521). When the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a “non-reach” non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) that does not set the decorative symbol variable display mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a numerical value indicating a random number value for determining a decorative design of a non-reach combination (non-reach loss) updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 or the like. By extracting data and referring to a non-reach combination decorative design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a final decorative design (non-reach combined decorative design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when the variation pattern is PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3) (step S522; No), the final stop constituting the reach combination A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the decorative symbol of the reach combination (reach lose) updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. The determined decorative design (the decorative design of reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of reach combination prepared in the above.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot confirmation preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads each data (including the state of the target flag) stored corresponding to the hold display number “1” from the start winning command buffer (step S771). Thereby, each data corresponding to the variable display executed this time is read out. Each read data may be stored in a predetermined buffer provided in the RAM 122.

  Next, the stored contents of the command buffer at the start winning prize are shifted, and each data (including the state of the target flag) is shifted to a storage area corresponding to one higher than the hold display number (step S772). The effect control CPU 120 has a start winning command stored in a storage area lower than the hold display number “1” (a storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “8”) in the start winning command buffer. The state of the target flag is shifted up by one entry (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “7”).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect (step S773). In step S773, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not to execute the notice effect with reference to the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The notice effect determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 121, and is set as a use pattern in step S773 (referred to by being read into the RAM 122).

  In this embodiment, as described above, an action effect and an individual effect (a conversation notice or a step-up notice performed independently of the player's action) are prepared as the notice effects.

  The motion effect is an effect that requires the player's action, and is composed of a pre-motion effect and a post-motion effect. In this embodiment, in the pre-motion production, a plurality of types of production are presented so that the player can specify which type of motion production is executed at which timing (see, for example, FIG. 31B). Is done. Each presented presentation is set to an effective period (individual effective period), and an action is performed by the player at any timing of the individual effective period, so that the individual effective period that is valid at the time of motion detection is set. A corresponding post-motion effect is executed. In this embodiment, even after one type of post-operation effect, post-operation effects having different aspects are prepared (for example, there are conversation notices 1 to 3 as will be described later in a type of effect such as a conversation notice). Such). In addition, there is an action effect pattern (pattern 1) that is highly likely to be advantageous to the player (high expectation of jackpot) and an action effect pattern (pattern 2) that is less likely to be advantageous (low expectation of jackpot). It is set, and the types and execution modes of effects (post-action effects) presented according to the operation effect pattern are determined at different rates (see, for example, FIGS. 26 and 27). If no action is performed by the player, none of the displayed post-action effects is executed and the process ends. When the player does not perform an action, a predetermined effect may be executed (for example, a photo notice or a next notice is executed).

  In the operation effect, the effect until the player's effective operation (for example, pressing operation on the push button 31B) is called a pre-operation effect. The pre-action effect is an effect that displays a plurality of effects (post-action effects) and displays in a manner that the player can specify which type of post-action effects are executed at which timing. Is an operation reception effect provided with an operation effective period for effectively receiving the operation. In the operation effective period, an individual effective period is set according to each of the plurality of post-action effects to be displayed. In addition, an effect after an effective operation (for example, an operation of pressing the push button 31B) in the operation effect is referred to as a post-operation effect. The post-operation effect is an effect that is executed in response to the operation received during the operation valid period, and the post-action effect corresponds to the individual effective period that is valid among the displayed multiple post-action effects. The production is performed. In the pre-action production in this embodiment, as will be described later, the individual effective period is displayed as a meter so as to correspond to each of the plurality of post-motion productions, and the elapsed time is displayed so that the player can recognize it. Since each individual effective period is provided continuously, the operation effective period is also displayed as a set of individual effective periods (separated for each individual effective period, but displayed as one meter) (See FIG. 31B). Furthermore, when the best timing effect to be described later is executed, in the pre-operation effect, a display indicating the best timing is also performed within the display of each individual effective period (such as region JS in FIG. 31B).

  The individual effect is a notice effect without accepting an operation, for example, an effect executed as an effect after the operation. In addition, it is an effect that predicts that the expectation degree of the big hit of the variable display during execution is high by the appearance of a specific character that does not appear normally, for example, different from the type of effect that is executed as a post-action effect There may be. Further, the character appearing in the variable display effect may be a specific line that is not normally said, for example, to predict that the expected level of jackpot of the variable display being executed is high.

  In step S773, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR3 updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and based on the extracted numerical data, the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. To determine whether or not to execute the notice effect.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a notice effect determination table. In the notice effect determination table, “no execution” (decision result not to execute the notice effect), “conversation notice” (individual effect), “step-up notice” (individual effect), and “motion effect” The decision value (determination rate (selection rate) is described in FIG. 25) compared with the random value SR3 differs according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. All that needs to be assigned is a percentage.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the non-reach loss variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2 (in the case of “losing (non-reach)”), “no execution” is selected at a rate of 50%, The notice effect determination table may be configured so that “conversation notice” is selected at a rate of 30%, “step-up notice” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “motion effect” is not selected.

  When the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is lost by executing normal reach (in the case of “lose (normal)”), “no execution” is selected at a rate of 40%, and “ The notice effect determination table may be configured so that “conversation notice” is selected, “step-up notice” is selected at a rate of 25%, and “motion effect” is selected at a rate of 5%.

  If the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB2-1 to PB2-3 that is lost by executing super reach (in the case of “lose (super)”), “no execution” is selected at a rate of 15%. If the notice effect determination table is configured such that “conversation notice” is selected at the rate of 25%, “step-up notice” is selected at the rate of 25%, and “motion effect” is selected at the rate of 35%. Good.

  When the fluctuation pattern is one of the big hit fluctuation patterns PA4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3 (in the case of “big hit”, the special figure display result designated by the display result designation command is “big hit”. In other words, “No execution” is selected at a rate of 1%, “Conversation notice” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “Step-up notice” is selected at a rate of 20%. The notice effect determination table may be configured so that “operation notice” is selected at a rate of 59%.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the random value SR3 and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the determined value matching the random value SR3 is determined according to the variation pattern. When it is assigned to “No execution”, it is determined that the notice effect is not executed (“No execution” is selected), and when it is assigned to “Conversation notice”, the conversation notice is given. If it is assigned to “step-up notice”, it is decided to execute the step-up notice, and if it is assigned to “motion effect”, it is decided to execute the action effect. The example shown in FIG. 25 shows an example in which “conversation notice” and “step-up notice” can be selected as individual effects, but other kinds of effects may be used. It may be set so that many types of effects can be selected.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the “motion effect” in this embodiment is determined to be executed when “big hit”, “losing (super)”, “losing (normal)”, and “losing (non-reach)”. In case of, it is not decided to execute. Therefore, when the “motion effect” is executed, the player is notified that the reach state is reached, and the player's expectation that the action effect is executed can be improved. . Note that, even in the case of “losing (non-reach)”, it may be determined to execute “motion effect”. Further, in the case of “big hit”, the ratio of determining to perform “motion effect” is higher than in the case of “losing”. That is, when the “motion effect” is executed, the expectation degree of jackpot for variable display is high. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation that the operation effect will be executed.

  After step S773, it is determined whether or not the motion effect is determined to be executed in step S773 (step S774). If the motion effect is determined to be executed (step S774; Yes), the motion effect pattern is determined (step S775). . Specifically, in the process of step S775, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and based on the extracted numerical data, the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The action effect pattern is determined with reference to FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, a pattern (pattern 1) that is highly likely to be advantageous to the player and a pattern (pattern 2) that is unlikely to be advantageous are prepared.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an operation effect pattern determination table. In the action effect pattern determination table, the determination values (determination ratios (selection ratios) in FIG. 26 are compared with the random number SR4 in “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2”). 11 may be allocated at a different rate according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from No. 11.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the non-reach loss variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2 (in the case of “lose (non-reach)”), the operation effect is not executed. None of “Pattern 2” is selected (in the first place, “No” is determined in the process of Step S774).

  When the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-1 that is lost by executing the normal reach (in the case of “losing (normal)”), “pattern 1” is selected at a rate of 10%, and “ The action effect pattern determination table may be configured so that “pattern 2” is selected.

  If the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB2-1 to PB2-3 that is lost by executing super reach (in the case of “lose (super)”), “pattern 1” is selected at a rate of 35%, and 65 The motion effect pattern determination table may be configured so that “pattern 2” is selected at the rate of%.

  When the fluctuation pattern is one of the big hit fluctuation patterns PA4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3 (in the case of “big hit”, the special figure display result designated by the display result designation command is “big hit”. The motion effect pattern determination table may be configured so that “pattern 1” is selected at a rate of 80% and “pattern 2” is selected at a rate of 20%. .

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the action effect pattern determination table based on the random value SR4 and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the determined value matching the random value SR4 corresponds to the variation pattern. If it is assigned to “Pattern 1”, the pattern 1 is determined as the motion effect pattern, and if it is assigned to “Pattern 2”, the pattern 2 is determined as the motion effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 26, in the case of “big hit”, the ratio of “pattern 1” being selected is higher than in the case of “losing”. Therefore, the action effect pattern of pattern 1 has a higher jackpot expectation than the action effect pattern of pattern 2. In addition to “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2”, for example, an operation effect pattern of “Pattern 3” which is a big hit expectation degree intermediate between the big hit expectation degrees in “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” is provided. Also good. In addition, a plurality of operation effect patterns may be provided so that the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the number of post-operation effects to be displayed. Note that the number of post-motion effects displayed (presented) in the pre-motion effects is determined by determining the motion effect patterns. In this embodiment, the number of post-operation effects displayed in the operation pattern of “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” is different from four (four types) and three (three types) as described later. However, an operation effect pattern may be provided in which the number of post-operation effects displayed in the pre-action effect is the same. In this case, even if the number of post-action effects displayed in the pre-action effect is the same (for example, four), the types of post-action effects are different (for example, two types and three types of post-effect effects are displayed). A production pattern may be used. In addition, since the number and type of post-motion effects to be displayed are determined by determining the motion effect pattern, individual processing corresponding to each of the plurality of post-motion effects to be displayed is performed in the process of step S775. An effective period and an operation effective period may be set. Specifically, a value obtained by dividing the operation effective period by the number of post-operation effects to be displayed may be set as the individual effective period, and the individual effective period in this embodiment is continuously corresponding to each post-operation effect. (For example, the individual effective period 2 is continuously started after the individual effective period 1 elapses). Instead, within the individual effective period set for each post-action effect, an effective period for accepting the player's action and an invalid period for not accepting the player's action are further provided, and each individual effective period is discontinuous. It may be a period (a valid period and an invalid period are provided within the individual valid period 1, and after the valid period, the individual valid period 1 is terminated via the invalid period, and the individual valid period 2 is started). Even in this case, the operation valid period is the sum of all the individual valid periods (the sum of the valid period and the invalid period), and may be a fixed period. Further, each individual effective period may have a different length depending on the type of post-operation effect. Further, for example, in order to make the player recognize the displayed post-operation effect, only the individual effective period corresponding to the post-operation effect that can be executed first may be made longer than the other individual effective periods. In addition, for example, after displaying a plurality of post-action effects, each effective period may be started after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after displaying the plurality of post-action effects in order to allow the player to recognize all the post-action effects. . The motion valid period may be set to the same length regardless of the number and type of post-motion effects to be displayed. In the process of step S775, the start order of each individual effective period is also set.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after the processing of step S775 is executed, it is determined whether or not the motion effect pattern is determined to be “pattern 1” in step S775 (step S776). When the “pattern 1” is determined (step S776; Yes), the best timing for executing the best timing effect is set within each individual effective period (step S777).

  In the best timing effect (ST effect), the player's action (the action in the action effective period) performed in the action effect of the action effect pattern of pattern 1 is the best timing (one point timing) provided in each individual effective period. Alternatively, it may be a predetermined period such as 0.5 seconds, etc.), and is executed as part of the post-operation effect. The best timing effect is an effect that displays that the operation timing is the best timing immediately after the operation (see FIG. 31C), and is a notice of a higher jackpot expectation than when it is not executed. The best timing effect may be an effect common to each individual effective period, or may be an effect of a different aspect in each individual effective period.

  In this embodiment, in step S777, the effect control CPU 120 sets the best timing within each individual effective period set in step S775. Specifically, when the motion effective period is 20 seconds and the number of post-motion effects is 4, 5 seconds is set as the individual effective period in the process of step S775, so 0.5 seconds of the time is set. May be set as the best timing. In this embodiment, the best timing is set to be synchronized between the individual effective periods, but the length of the best timing may be different for each individual effective period. Further, in this embodiment, an example in which the best timing effect is one mode is shown, but the best timing effect may have a plurality of modes according to the degree of expectation of jackpot. In this case, the best timing effect is obtained using a table in which the determined value to be compared with the random number value is assigned at a different rate according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The execution mode may be determined. According to this, since the degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the mode of the best timing performance to be executed, in addition to improving the player's willingness to operate, further improve the willingness to operate at the best timing be able to.

  After step S777, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 to the on state (step S778). When a plurality of modes of best timing effects are provided, an execution flag corresponding to the mode of the best timing effect determined in the process of step S778 (for example, execution flag A when executing best timing effects A, best When the timing effect B is executed, an execution flag B or the like may be set to an on state.

  If it is determined in step S776 that the operation effect pattern is not determined as “pattern 1” (step S776; No), the effect restriction flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to the on state (step S776). S779). The effect restriction flag is a flag that is turned on when execution of the best timing effect (ST effect) is restricted (here, when it is not executed).

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the motion effect (step S774; No), after step S778 and step S779, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined not to execute the notice effect in step S773. (Step S780). When it is determined to execute the notice effect (step S780; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect mode (step S781). Specifically, in the process of step S781, numerical data indicating the random value SR5 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the operation effect mode determination shown in FIG. 27 is performed based on the extracted numerical data. The production mode is determined with reference to the table or the individual production mode determination table.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the post-operation effect mode determination table and the individual effect mode determination table. When it is determined in step S773 in FIG. 24 that the operation effect is to be executed as the notice effect, the post-action effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 27A is referred to, and in step S773 in FIG. When it is determined to execute the conversation notice, the individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) shown in FIG. 27B is referred to, and when the step-up notice is executed as the notice effect in step S773 of FIG. If determined, the individual effect mode determination table (for step-up notice) shown in FIG. 27C is referred to. In step S781 in FIG. 24, each effect mode determination table is selected depending on whether the notice effect determined in step S773 in FIG. 24 is an operation effect, a conversation notice, or a step-up notice. The production mode may be determined based on a random number SR5 described later.

  In the post-motion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 27A, post-motion effect modes such as conversation notices 1 to 3 and step-ups 1 to 3 are provided for each type of post-motion effects such as conversation notices and step-up notices. In addition, the determined value to be compared with the random value SR5 (the determination ratio (selection ratio) is described in FIG. 27) is determined in step S775 in FIG. What is necessary is just to be allocated in a different ratio according to a production pattern.

  In this embodiment, the conversation notice 1 is, for example, an effect in which three characters appear and talk with each other, and the conversation notice 2 appears, for example, with two characters appearing and talking with each other. For example, the conversation notice 3 is an aspect effect in which one character appears and speaks as a message. Step-up 1 is an effect of stepping up from 1 to 5 steps, Step-up 2 is an effect of stepping up from 1 to 4 steps, and step-up 3 is from 1 step. This is an aspect of stepping up to three stages. The photo preview 1 is an effect that displays a photo in which the landscape and the character are shown, and the photo preview 2 is an effect in which a photo that only shows the landscape is displayed. The next notice is an effect informing that the reach effect of super reach will be performed next. In addition, the aspect mentioned above is an example, For example, you may vary an aspect by the color and magnitude | size of a character and a message to display, a font, and a display frame differing.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), in this embodiment, the mode of the post-operation effect is determined for each type of post-operation effect such as conversation notice, step-up notice, photo notice, and next notice. In the illustrated example, a plurality of modes are not provided for the next notice, but a plurality of modes may be provided. Also, as shown in the figure, the motion effect pattern 1 is more likely to be determined as the effect of the mode of conversation notice 1, step-up 1, photo notice 1, and next notice than the action effect pattern 2. On the contrary, the action effect pattern 2 is determined to have a higher ratio of the effect such as the conversation notice 3, the step-up 3, and the picture notice 2 than the action effect pattern 1. As described above, since the action effect pattern 1 has a higher jackpot expectation than the action effect pattern 2, when the effects such as conversation notice 1, step-up 1, photo notice 1, and next notice are executed. Since the player can recognize that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high, attention can be gathered about the mode of the post-action effect to be executed. In the conversation notice, as will be described later (see FIG. 27B), the conversation notice 1 has the highest expectation level for the jackpot, and the conversation notice 2 and the conversation notice 3 have the lowest expectation degree for the jackpot. Similarly (see FIG. 27C), in the step-up notice, step-up 1 has the highest expected degree of jackpot, and step-up 2 and step-up 3 have the lowest expected degree of jackpot.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 27A, an example in which the next notice is determined in the case of the motion effect pattern 1 is shown, but it may be determined also in the case of the motion effect pattern 2. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the big hit expectation level at the stage where a plurality of post-action effects are displayed (that is, the stage before performing the pre-action effects). Expectation can be improved. The motion effect pattern 1 is also determined in the case of “losing (normal)” as shown in FIG. In this case, other effects may be executed instead of the next notice. In this case, it may be displayed as a next notice at the stage of the pre-action presentation, and other presentations may be executed instead of the next notice at the stage of the post-action presentation. Different effects may be displayed and the displayed effects may be executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the next notice is displayed, and the next notice is executed (although notifying that it will become super reach next), but a lie effect that does not develop into super reach is produced. You may make it perform.

  In addition, when determining the effect mode of the post-operation effect in step S781 shown in FIG. 24, this embodiment shows an example in which the mode of the post-action effect is determined for each type of post-operation effect. A plurality of combinations of post-motion effect execution modes may be prepared in advance, and the post-motion effect execution mode may be determined collectively according to the post-motion effect pattern. According to this, it is not necessary to determine the execution mode of the post-action effect for each type of post-action effect, and the processing burden can be reduced.

  In the individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) shown in FIG. 27B, a decision value (in FIG. 27B) that is compared with the random value SR5 in the conversation notice 1, the conversation notice 2, and the conversation notice 3. The determination ratio (selection ratio) is described.) May be allocated at different ratios according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is a non-reach loss variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2 (in the case of “lose (non-reach)”), “conversation notice 2” is selected at a rate of 30%. The individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) may be configured so that “conversation notice 3” is selected at a rate of 70% (conversation notice 1 is not selected).

  When the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is lost by executing the normal reach (in the case of “lose (normal)”), “conversation notice 1” is selected at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 45%. The individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) may be configured so that “conversation notice 2” is selected and “conversation notice 3” is selected at a rate of 45%.

  When the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB2-1 to PB2-3 that is lost by executing super reach (in the case of “lose (super)”), “conversation notice 1” is selected at a rate of 30%, The individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) may be configured so that “conversation notice 2” is selected at a rate of 35% and “conversation notice 3” is selected at a rate of 35%.

  When the fluctuation pattern is one of the big hit fluctuation patterns PA4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3 (in the case of “big hit”, the special figure display result designated by the display result designation command is “big hit”. The “conversation notice 1” is selected at a rate of 70%, “conversation notice 2” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “conversation notice 3” is selected at a rate of 10%. An individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) may be configured to be selected.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) based on the random value SR5 and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the decision value that matches the random value SR5 is determined. Depending on the variation pattern, the conversation notice 1 is determined as the individual effect mode when assigned to the “conversation notice 1”, and the conversation notice as the individual effect mode when assigned to the “conversation notice 2”. 2 is determined, and when it is assigned to “conversation notice 3”, conversation notice 3 is determined as an individual production mode. As shown in FIG. 27B, in the case of “big hit”, the ratio of “conversation notice 1” being selected is higher than in the case of “losing”. Therefore, the mode of conversation notice 1 is the mode with the highest jackpot expectation compared to other modes. Then, following the conversation notice 1, the conversation notice 2 has the highest jackpot expectation level, and the conversation notice 3 has the lowest jackpot expectation degree.

  In the individual effect mode determination table (for step-up notice) shown in FIG. 27C, the determination value (in FIG. 27C) that is compared with the random value SR5 in step-up 1, step-up 2, and step-up 3. The determination ratio (selection ratio) is described) as long as it is assigned at a different ratio according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Regarding the individual effect mode determination table (for step-up notice), “conversation notice 1”, “conversation notice 2”, and “conversation notice 3” in the individual effect mode determination table (for conversation notice) are set to “step up 1”, respectively. , “Step up 2” and “Step up 3” are the same as those changed to “Step up 3”, and the description thereof will be omitted. As for the jackpot expectation level, step up 1 is performed in the same manner as the conversation notice 1 is the highest in the individual production mode determination table (for conversation notice), followed by the conversation notice 2 and the conversation notice 3 having the lowest expectation degree. Is the highest, followed by Step-up 2 and Step-up 3 with the lowest expected jackpot.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after executing step S781 or when it is determined in step S780 that there is no notice effect execution (step S780; Yes), the determination results for various effects and the change pattern designation transmitted from the main board 11 are specified. An effect control pattern (an effect control pattern for specifying various effect modes executed in the current variable display) according to the variation pattern specified by the command is set as a use pattern (step S782).

  In step S782, the effect of performing the variable display effect in the mode specified by the variation pattern and the mode matched with the final stop symbol determined in steps S523 to S525 (for example, the mode in which each stop symbol is matched with the final stop symbol) An effect control pattern that can execute an effect (operation effect, individual effect (conversation notice or step-up notice) ST effect) determined to be executed in the current variable display is set as a use pattern. Note that, for example, even if it is determined that the ST effect is to be executed, it is not executed unless the operation timing is the best timing. Therefore, data for executing the ST effect is not included in the effect control pattern, and the effect control described later is performed. When the pattern is rewritten, the effect control pattern may be rewritten so that the ST effect is executed. Even if it is decided to execute the post-action effect, it will not be executed unless the player performs an action. Therefore, the data for executing the post-action effect is not included in the effect control pattern, and will be described later. When the pattern is rewritten, the effect control pattern may be rewritten so that the effect after the operation is executed.

  When setting an effect control pattern as a usage pattern, all the effect control patterns that can be set (change patterns, final stop symbols, effect control patterns corresponding to each combination of various effects) are stored in the ROM 121 and prepared in advance. Then, from the plurality of prepared effect control patterns, the current variation pattern, the final stop symbol, and the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect determined to be executed in the current variable display may be set as the use pattern. The basic effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern and the combination of the final stop symbols and the basic effect control pattern corresponding to each effect are prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example. , The final stop symbol and this variable display will be executed By combining the basic performance control pattern according to the effect, it may be set performance control pattern in combination as usage patterns. It should be noted that a plurality of effect control patterns may be combined so that various effect images such as decorative display variable display, notice effect (operation effect or individual effect), and ST effect are superimposed and displayed in different layers (or It is better to rewrite in the rewriting described later)

  Returning to FIG. 23, after step S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 ( An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (step S531).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to correspond to the position of the leftmost hold display symbol (hold display number “1”) among the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5H of the image display device 5. Is deleted, and the other hold display symbols are moved to the left one display position (the hold display number data after the shift in step S772 correspond to the hold display symbols). (Step S532). At this time, the hold display symbol which is the target of the hold display advance notice moves to the left by keeping its color.

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, for example, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 20 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special figure change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  When it is not an end code, that is, when the special figure variation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process of the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern. Based on presentation control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for executing the presentation associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the timer, the display control unit 123. To display an effect image (particularly, an effect image of an effect that is actually executed out of a variable display of a decorative pattern, a notice effect, an ST effect, a reach effect, etc.) on the image display device 5, or the audio control board 13. To output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the lamp control board 14 (Illuminations signal) output conducts effect operation control such that the turning on / off / blinking a game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED by the (step S560). By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, it is possible to execute variable display of decorative symbols, notice effect, ST effect, reach effect, and the like. After step S560, the variable display effect process ends.

  In step S560, for example, the processing of FIG. 29 is performed, and the execution of the operation effect and the execution of the ST effect are realized. In the process of FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the current time is the execution start timing of the motion effect (pre-motion effect) (step S901). The execution start timing may be specified by the effect control pattern. For example, in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern, the current operation effect (effect before operation) When the data specifying the execution start timing is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current time is the execution start timing of the operation effect (effect before operation) (step S901; Yes).

  When the present is the execution start timing of the motion effect (pre-motion effect) (step S901; Yes), the pre-motion effect timer (timer for measuring the elapsed time of the pre-motion effect) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 The operation effective period determined in step S775 of 24 is set as a timer initial value (may be defined by the effect control pattern, or may be stored in the ROM 121 as a fixed value) (step 1). S902). Then, the individual effective period timer (the timer for measuring the elapsed time of the individual effective period) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to the timer initial value (the effect control pattern) determined in step S775 in FIG. Or may be stored in the ROM 121 as a fixed value) (step S904). In the process of step S904, the best timing set in step S777 of FIG. 24 may be set together. Specifically, a best timing timer that operates in conjunction with the individual effective period timer is provided, and the operation may be started when a set time provided within the individual effective period is reached. As will be described later, when the individual effective period timer value is switched in step S914, the best timing timer value may be switched in accordance with the switching. Further, the best timing timer value may be decremented by 1 in step S912 described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 starts to execute the pre-action effect (step S905), and ends the process of FIG. In step S905, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect associated with a process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern. Based on the control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display a pre-operation effect effect image (a plurality of post-action effects) on the image display device 5. In addition, the display control unit performs display operation control for starting display of a meter or the like that can specify which type of post-operation effect is to be executed at which timing (FIG. 31B). Note that the rendering operation control (particularly the display control command to the display control unit 123) in step S905 is performed together with the rendering operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols in step S560 after the processing in FIG. May be performed. For example, you may make it carry out collectively as production | generation operation control of the production | presentation during variable display.

  If the current time is not the execution start timing of the motion effect (pre-motion effect) (step S901; No), it is determined whether the pre-motion effect timer is operating (step S911). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation is in progress depending on whether or not the timer value of the pre-action effect timer is zero. When the timer value of the pre-motion production timer is 0, the production control CPU 120 determines that the pre-motion production timer is not operating (that is, the pre-motion production is not being executed) (step S911; No). The process of step S931 is executed. When the timer value of the pre-action presentation timer is other than 0, the presentation control CPU 120 determines that the pre-action presentation timer is operating (that is, the pre-action presentation is being executed) (step S911; Yes), the timer values of the pre-operation effect timer and the individual effective period timer are decremented by 1 (step S912), and it is determined whether or not the timer value of the individual effective period timer after decrementing is 0 (step S913).

  When the timer value of the individual effective period timer after decrementing is 0 (step S913; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the timer value of the individual effective period timer (step S914). Specifically, in the process of step S914, for example, when it is determined that the timer value of the individual effective period corresponding to the conversation notice is 0 as the individual effective period timer, the timer of the individual effective period corresponding to the step-up notice is determined. The timer value is switched to the timer value of the individual effective period corresponding to the post-operation effect that can be executed next. In this embodiment, since the individual effective period is the same period between the displayed post-operation effects, after the timer value of the individual effective period becomes 0, the individual effective period may be reset to the initial value. Good. In addition, when the individual effective period is different for each post-action effect, the switching order of the individual effective period timers may be set in advance, and the switching may be performed according to the setting order. It should be noted that every time the individual effective period timer value is switched in the processing of step S914, the state of the post-operation effect execution flag indicating the post-operation effect corresponding to the individual effective period may be switched. The post-action effect execution flag only needs to be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the switching order may be set in advance.

  If the timer value of the individual effective period timer after decrementing is not 0 (step S913; No), or after executing the process of step S914, whether or not the timer value of the pre-action effect timer after decrementing is 0 Is determined (step S915).

  If the timer value of the pre-action effect timer after subtraction is not 0 (step S915; No), whether or not there has been an operation (button pressing operation) to the push button 31B, whether or not an operation detection signal has been transmitted from the push sensor 35B. The determination is made based on whether or not (step S916).

  When the operation detection signal is transmitted and there is an operation on the push button 31B (step S916; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 is currently operating (operation timing) on the push button 31B (button pressing operation). It is determined whether or not it is within the detection valid period, which is a period during which it is effectively received (step S917). In the operation effect (effect before operation), a detection effective period is provided for each individual effective period. The detection valid period is provided, for example, corresponding to a period during which an image that prompts an operation to the push button 31B is displayed in an operation effect (pre-action effect). In this embodiment, an image prompting an operation (button pressing operation) to the push button 31B is displayed from the start of the pre-action production, and individual effective periods corresponding to each of the plurality of displayed operation productions are set continuously. (For example, the individual effective period 2 is continuously started after the elapse of the individual effective period 1), and the detected effective period in this embodiment is in synchronization with the individual effective period. Therefore, when the detection effective period is between the individual effective period and the synchronization as in this embodiment, the process of step S917 may be skipped. In addition, when an effective period and an ineffective period are provided for each type of post-operation effect, and a discontinuous period is provided (the effective period and the ineffective period are provided within the individual effective period 1, and after the effective period has passed, the ineffective period is passed. For example, when the individual effective period 1 ends and the individual effective period 2 starts, the effective period within the individual effective period is set as a timer initial value after the process of step S903, and the process proceeds to step S917. Thus, it may be determined whether or not it is an effective period within the individual effective period. Note that the timer value indicating the effective period within the individual effective period may be reduced by 1 in the process of step S912, and the individual effective period is changed according to the switching of the individual effective period in the process of step S914. It is only necessary that the effective period in can be switched. Further, also in the case of displaying an image that prompts an operation (button pressing operation) to the push button 31B after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the pre-action production (that is, when the detection effective period is not synchronized with the individual effective period). A timer initial value corresponding to the detection valid period may be set in advance after the process of step S903.

  If the display prompting the push button 31B for an operation (button pressing operation) is terminated a predetermined time before the detection valid period end time (for example, 0.2 seconds before), the push button 31B is displayed. In the non-display period of the image prompting the operation (button pressing operation), even if there is an operation (button pressing operation) on the push button 31B, the operation (button pressing operation) may be accepted. Assuming that the detection valid period and the display period of the image prompting the operation (button pressing operation) on the push button 31B completely coincide, the display of the image prompting the operation (button pressing operation) on the push button 31B is about to end. Even if the player intends to perform an operation (button pressing operation), the actual operation timing will be after the image prompting the operation (button pressing operation) to the push button 31B is hidden, Although the motion is not detected and the player may mistakenly think that there was a malfunction, as described above, the end timing of the detection valid period is the display end timing of the image that prompts the push button 31B to perform an operation (button pressing operation). By doing later, you can prevent this misunderstanding.

  In this embodiment, whether or not it is within the detection effective period may be determined based on whether or not it is within the individual effective period. Whether or not it is the detection valid period may be defined by the effect control pattern. In this case, for example, the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern. When the production control execution data associated with the process timer determination value includes data specifying that the present is within the detection valid period, the production control CPU 120 is within the detection valid period. Can be determined.

  When there is no operation (button pressing operation) to the push button 31B (step S916; No), when the operation timing is not within the detection valid period (step S917; No), the effect control CPU 120 is set as a usage pattern. Production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value of the production control process timer among the data included in the production control pattern Based on the control, the display control unit 123 is controlled to perform effect operation control for causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image of the effect before operation (step S923). In the process of step S923, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, a plurality of post-motion effects are displayed in correspondence with the individual effective periods (meter display is performed under each post-effects effect, and each post-motion effect is classified. And a meter display (such as bar B1) indicating the individual effective period and each best timing (region JS, etc.) is performed. In addition, when the timer value of the individual effective period timer is switched in the process of step S914, an image that allows the player to recognize that the individual effective period has ended is displayed (for example, the ended individual effective period Control is performed, for example, the display of the post-operation effect corresponding to is dimmed. Also, in the process of step S914, control for advancing meter display (such as moving the timing specifying image T1 to the right) is performed. As described above, the execution of the pre-operation effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S921 for each timer interruption. It should be noted that the effect operation control in step S921 (particularly, the display control command to the display control unit 123, etc.) is performed together with the effect operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols in step S560 after the process of FIG. May be performed. For example, you may make it carry out collectively as production | generation operation control of the production | presentation during variable display.

  When the present (operation timing) is within the detection effective period that is a period during which the operation to the push button 31B is effectively received (step S917; Yes), it is determined whether the production restriction flag is on (step S918). ). When the production restriction flag is off (when execution of the ST production is not restricted) (step S918; No), the current timing (operation timing) is the best timing set in step S777 in FIG. Whether or not (step S919). In the process of step S919, for example, by determining whether or not the best timing timer is in operation (by determining whether or not the timer value of the best timing timer is 0), it is determined whether or not it is the best timing. Good (if the best timing timer value is other than 0, it is determined to be operating).

  The best timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. For example, of the data included in the production control pattern, the production control execution data (data for producing the production) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the production control process timer If the data specifying that is the best timing is included, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the current timing is the best timing (that is, the operation to the push button 31B is the operation at the best timing). Just determine that there is.)

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 or the like, when the timing specifying image T1 is in the region JS, the best timing is reached when the push button 31B is operated. The bar B1, the timing specifying image T1, and the region JS constitute a meter that notifies the best timing. Note that the timing specific image T1 may not only move from left to right in the bar B1, but may also move from right to left (in the case of moving from right to left, a post-operation effect to be displayed). The type is also supported). The timing specifying image T1 is located at the left end of the bar B1 at the start of the operation effective period, and then moves to the right as the operation effective period elapses and is positioned at the right end of the bar B1 at the end of the operation effective period. Good. In such a case, the best timing is one for each individual effective period in the operation effective period. Further, the remaining time of the individual effective period and the operation effective period can be grasped by the position of the timing specifying image T1. In addition, since the post-operation effect and the individual effective period are displayed in correspondence with each other, the player can grasp which post-operation effect is executed at which timing. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation to the push button 31B is the operation at the best timing when the operation to the push button 31B is performed and the timing specific image T1 is an image in the area JS. You may make it do.

  If it is the operation at the best timing (step S919; Yes), the execution setting of the post-operation effect including the ST effect (post-action effect corresponding to the individual effective period effective at the operated timing) is performed (step S920). ). For example, in the case where the individual effective period that is valid at the operated timing corresponds to the conversation notice, the current effect control pattern is set so that the conversation notice including the ST effect will be executed as an after-effect. Rewrite. The execution mode of the conversation notice is the mode determined in step S781 in FIG. For example, when the individual effective period that is valid at the operated timing corresponds to the step-up notice, the current effect is such that the step-up notice including the ST effect will be executed as the post-operation effect from now on. Rewrite the control pattern. Note that the execution mode of the step-up notice is the mode determined in step S781 in FIG. For example, when the individual effective period that is valid at the timing of operation corresponds to the photo preview, the current effect control pattern is set so that the photo preview including the ST effect will be executed as the post-operation effect from now on. Rewrite. Note that the photo preview execution mode is the mode determined in step S781 of FIG. For example, when the individual effective period that is valid at the operated timing corresponds to the next notice, the current effect control pattern is set so that the next notice including the ST effect will be executed as an after-effect. Rewrite. Note that all the data necessary for rewriting the production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 when the production control pattern is set, or may be read from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 at each rewriting timing (hereinafter, referred to as “reproduction control pattern”). Same for rewriting production control pattern). In step S920 of FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to switch the image displayed on the image display device 5 so as to end the pre-action effect. Good. Since the effect restriction flag is turned off when the motion effect pattern is pattern 1 in step S776 in FIG. 24, the processing in step S920 shown in FIG. It will be executed when it is operated.

  When the operation is not at the best timing (step S919; No), and when the effect restriction flag is on (step S918; Yes), the post-operation effect that does not include the ST effect (individual validity effective at the operated timing) The execution setting of the post-operation effect corresponding to the period is performed (step S921). For example, for example, when the individual effective period that is valid at the operated timing corresponds to the conversation notice, the current notice so that the conversation notice that does not include the ST effect will be executed as the post-action effect from now on. Rewrite the production control pattern. The execution mode of the conversation notice is the mode determined in step S781 in FIG. The same applies to other effects. In step S921, the effect control CPU 120 may control the display control unit 123 to switch the image displayed on the image display device 5 so as to end the pre-operation effect. The process of step S919 in FIG. 29 is performed when the motion effect pattern is pattern 1 and the motion timing is other than the best timing, and when the motion effect pattern is pattern 2. In the processing of steps S920 and S921, which post-operation effect is executed is notified to the player, for example, by newly displaying the post-operation effect to be executed (FIG. 31 (C), FIG. 32 (C)).

  In addition, after step S920 and step S921, by resetting the timer value of the pre-motion presentation timer and the individual effective period timer to 0, the end of execution of the pre-motion presentation is set and the post-operation timer (predetermined in the RAM 122) is set. A timer initial value is set in a timer that is provided in the area and measures the elapsed time of the post-operation effect (step S922). The initial value of the timer is a value obtained by adding the timer value of the current pre-motion effect timer to a value corresponding to the post-motion effect execution period. By doing in this way, the execution end time of the post-action effect can be fixed regardless of the operation timing. It should be noted that the value corresponding to the execution period of the post-action effect is a preset value. Specifically, when an effect other than the next notice is executed as the post-action effect, the normal reach state is set. It is set as a period including a period (see FIG. 30A) (the operation effect ends after the pre-motion production period, the post-motion production period, and the normal reach state period), and the next notice is given as the post-motion production. In the case of execution, the period is set as a period not including the period of normal reach (see FIG. 30A) (the operation effect ends after the pre-operation effect period and the post-effect effect period have elapsed). Note that even when the next notice is executed as the post-action effect, a period during which the normal reach state is set may be included as in the case of performing other than the next notice. In this case, since the end timing of all types of post-motion effects is unified, the motion effect may end after the pre-motion effect period and the post-motion effect period. The presentation control pattern may be rewritten so that the post-action presentation is executed ahead of time according to the operation timing so as not to change the period of the post-action presentation. In such a case, the timer initial value of the post-operation timer may be fixed.

  If the timer value of the pre-action presentation timer is 0 (step S915; Yes), it means that there was no operation within the operation valid period, so the end of the pre-action presentation is set (step S924), and the processing of FIG. Exit. In the pre-action effect end setting, in order to execute the effect of notifying the pre-action effect, the effect control pattern that is the current usage pattern is rewritten, and the post-action effect that is scheduled to be executed in the current effect control pattern The production control pattern is rewritten so as to cancel the execution. For this reason, in step S560 executed after this, the effect of notifying the end of the effect is executed, and the post-operation effect or the like is not executed (the reach effect or the like is executed). Note that, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect is not particularly executed when the operation is not performed within the operation effective period. As described above, after the operation effective period ends, for example, the next time A preset effect such as a notice may be executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S911 that the pre-operation effect timer is not operating (step S911; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the post-operation timer is operating (step S931). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation is in progress depending on whether the timer value of the post-operation timer is 0 or not. When the timer value of the post-operation timer is 0, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the post-operation timer is not operating (that is, the post-operation effect is not being executed) (step S931; No), and FIG. Terminate the process. When the timer value of the post-operation timer is other than 0, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the post-operation timer is operating (that is, the post-operation effect is being executed) (step S931; Yes). The timer value of the post-operation timer is decremented by 1 (step S932), and it is determined whether the timer value after decrement is 0 (step S933).

  When the timer value of the post-operation timer after the subtraction is not 0 (step S933; No), the effect control CPU 120 stores the data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern after rewriting) set as the use pattern. The display control unit 123 is based on presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the presentation control process timer. Is controlled so as to cause the image display device 5 to display the effect image of the post-operation effect set in step S920 or S921 (step S934). By repeatedly executing step S934 for each timer interruption, the post-operation effect set in step S920 or S921 (which may include an ST effect) is realized. It should be noted that the effect operation control in step S934 (particularly, the display control command to the display control unit 123, etc.) is performed together with the effect operation control such as variable display of decorative symbols within step S560 after the process of FIG. May be performed. For example, you may make it carry out collectively as production | generation operation control of the production | presentation during variable display.

  When the timer value of the post-operation timer after subtraction is 0 (step S933; Yes), the end timing of the post-operation effect is set since the current time is the end timing of the post-operation effect (step S935). In the end setting of the post-operation effect, for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to switch the image displayed on the image display device 5 so as to end the execution of the post-operation effect. Also good.

  After step S934 or step S935 is executed, the process of FIG. 29 ends.

  Returning to FIG. 28, if the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (Step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is in an on state) (Step S561). At this time, if the symbol determination designation command reception flag is off and no symbol determination designation command is received (step S561; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to obtain a final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result in the variable symbol variable display. ) (Determined decorative symbols of the combination determined in step S171) is derived and displayed (step S564).

  After step S564, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S565). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S566), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not a hit start designation command has been received (determination may be based on whether or not the hit start designation command reception flag is in an ON state). . If it is determined that a hit start designation command has been received, an effect control pattern for executing an effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1, and if the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the waiting process for special drawing is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (determined by whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is on), and a hit end designation command has not been received. Since all the round games are not completed, the hit process is terminated without updating the value of the effect control process flag. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing is performed. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The operation effect realized by the above process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a diagram showing the timing of the performance when the motion effect of the motion effect pattern of pattern 1 is executed. As shown in FIG. 30 (A), in this embodiment, first, after the decorative symbol change is started, an operation effect (pre-action effect) is executed. An operation instruction start (display of an image prompting an operation to the push button 31B) is started together with the start of the pre-operation effect. Then, the operation effective period (including the individual effective period) starts from this timing. The end timing of the operation valid period is the same as the end timing of the pre-operation effect when there is no operation on the push button 31B. The illustrated example shows an example in which individual effective periods are set in the order of conversation notice (conversation), step-up notice (SU), photo notice (photo), and next notice (next time). As described above, the valid period is set in step S775 of FIG. 24 (the length of the period, the order of switching, and the like are set). For example, when the individual effective period of the conversation notice ends, as described above, the individual effective period of the next step-up notice is set in the process of step S914 in FIG. Then, by the processing in step S923, the display portion corresponding to the conversation notice is darkened, for example, to notify that the individual validity period of the conversation notice has ended. Further, as shown in FIG. 30A, in this embodiment, the length of each individual effective period is set during the same period. In the example shown in FIG. 30A, it is shown that the pre-motion effect is executed during the period indicated by the dotted arrow (the period until the action is performed). When an operation by the player is performed within any individual effective period, the post-operation effect corresponding to the effective individual effective period is executed at the operation timing by the process of step S934 in FIG. For example, when operated during the individual effective period of the conversation notice, the conversation notice is performed as a post-operation effect. In addition, when operated during the individual effective period of the next notice, the next notice is given as a post-action effect. When a post-motion effect other than the next notice is executed, the normal reach state is reached and the motion effect ends. On the other hand, when the post-motion effect for the next notice is executed, the motion effect ends after the post-motion effect ends. In other words, the end timing of the post-motion effect when the post-motion effect other than the next notice is executed is fixed regardless of the type of the post-effect effect. In addition, the end timing of each post-operation effect including the next notice is fixed regardless of the operation timing. Note that the example shown in FIG. 30A shows an example in which the super reach is reached after the end of the motion effect, but the motion effect is executed even when the super reach is not achieved. As described above, when the super reach is not achieved, even if the motion effect pattern of pattern 1 is used, the next notice may not be executed as the post-motion effect.

  FIG. 30 (B) is a diagram showing the timing of effects when operated at the best timing in the individual effective period of the conversation notice shown in FIG. 30 (A). As shown in the figure, when there is an operation within the individual effective period and the timing of the operation is the best timing, the post-operation effect is executed after the operation, and at this time, the best timing effect (ST effect) ) Is also executed as part of the post-action effect (post-action effect including the ST effect is set in step S920 in FIG. 29 and executed in step S934). On the other hand, if there is an operation within the individual effective period and the timing of the operation is not the best timing, the post-operation effect is executed after the operation, but the ST effect is not executed (in step S921 in FIG. 29). The post-operation effect that does not include the ST effect is set and executed in step S934). In the example shown in FIG. 30B, the individual effective period corresponding to the conversation notice is shown, but as described above, the best timing is set in each individual effective period.

  Next, a part of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 by the above process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the effect screen when the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 1 is executed and operated at the best timing. More specifically, an example in which an operation (button pressing operation) by the player is performed at the best timing provided within the individual effective period of the conversation notice is shown. When the change of the decorative design is started as shown in FIG. 31 (A), after a predetermined time elapses, the operation effect (pre-action effect) is started as shown in FIG. 31 (B). The post-operation effects and the bar B1 indicating each individual effective period are displayed in association with each other, and a timing specifying image T1 indicating the passage of the individual effective period is displayed. In addition, a message such as “Press the button!” Is displayed as an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B. Within each individual effective period, an area JS indicating the best timing is displayed in the bar B1. Then, when the timing specific image T1 is moved to the right in the bar B1 with the passage of time and the player performs an action, the post-action effect to be executed is displayed as shown in FIG. Is the best timing (when the operation is performed when the timing specific image T1 is in the area JS), the ST effect is executed as a part of the post-operation effect (as well as the conversation). Notice). In the ST effect, an image indicating that the operation timing is the best timing (an image of “best timing!”) Is displayed while changing the entire screen by various effect processes. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31D, a conversation notice as a post-operation effect proceeds (in the example shown, the conversation notice in the form of conversation notice 1 proceeds). Thereafter, the normal reach state is established.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of an effect screen when the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 1 is executed and operated at a timing that is not the best timing (non-best timing). More specifically, an example in which an operation (button pressing operation) by the player is performed at a timing other than the best timing provided within the individual effective period of the conversation notice is shown. When the decoration pattern changes as shown in FIG. 32A, after a predetermined time elapses, an action effect (pre-action effect) is started as shown in FIG. 32B. The post-operation effects and the bar B1 indicating each individual effective period are displayed in association with each other, and a timing specifying image T1 indicating the passage of the individual effective period is displayed. In addition, a message such as “Press the button!” Is displayed as an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B. Within each individual effective period, an area JS indicating the best timing is displayed in the bar B1. Then, when the timing specific image T1 is moved to the right in the bar B1 with the passage of time and the player performs an action, the post-action effect to be executed is displayed as shown in FIG. As an effect, execution of the conversation notice is started (in the example shown, execution of the conversation notice in the form of conversation notice 1 is started). In this case, since the timing of the operation by the player is not the best timing (because the operation was performed when the timing specifying image T1 is outside the area JS), it is determined No in step S919 in FIG. 29, and the best in step S921. Since the execution setting of the post-operation effect not including the timing is made, the ST effect is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the conversation advancement proceeds and the normal reach state is entered.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of an effect screen when the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 2 is executed. More specifically, an example in which an operation (button pressing operation) by the player is performed within the individual effective period of the conversation notice is shown. When the change of the decorative design is started as shown in FIG. 33 (A), after a predetermined time elapses, an action effect (pre-action effect) is started as shown in FIG. 33 (B). The post-operation effects and the bar B1 indicating each individual effective period are displayed in association with each other, and a timing specifying image T1 indicating the passage of the individual effective period is displayed. In addition, a message such as “Press the button!” Is displayed as an image prompting the user to operate the push button 31B. In the case of the motion effect of the motion effect pattern 2, the process of step S777 in FIG. 24 is not performed, and the best timing is not set. Therefore, an area JS indicating the best timing is displayed in the bar B1 within each individual effective period. Not. Further, in the case of the motion effect of the motion effect pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 27A, three types of post-motion effects, a conversation notice, a step-up notice, and a picture notice are displayed. Note that, even if there are three types of post-operation effects displayed, as described above, the operation valid period is the case of the operation effects of the operation effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 31 (B) or FIG. 32 (B). And the same period (the length of the individual validity period is different). Then, when the timing specific image T1 is moved to the right in the bar B1 as time passes and the player performs an operation, the post-operation effect to be executed is displayed as shown in FIG. Execution of conversation notice is started as an effect (in the example shown, execution of conversation notice in the form of conversation notice 2 is started). As shown in FIG. 27 (A), in the case of the motion effect of the motion effect pattern 2, since the conversation preview in the form of the conversation notice 2 or the conversation notice 3 is executed, Is different. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the conversation notice advances and the normal reach state is entered.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the pre-motion production, as shown in FIG. 31, a plurality of post-motion productions are displayed corresponding to the individual effective periods, and the timing specific image T1 is moved. (Step S923 in FIG. 29), it is possible for the player to specify which post-operation effect is executed at which timing. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect that is executed when the operation is performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest. In step S706 of FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of a pre-reading notice according to the variation category, and if it is determined to execute, performs a pending display notice as a pre-reading notice. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach effect such as super reach as an effect of notifying the hold display advance notice of the big hit expectation. According to this, since various effects are executed in addition to the operation effects, the width of the effects can be widened and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of post-motion effects displayed in the pre-motion effect differs between when the motion effect of the motion effect pattern 1 is executed and when the action effect of the motion effect pattern 2 is executed. (FIG. 27 (A)) is a period in which the operation effective period is constant regardless of the number of post-operation effects displayed (the length of the individual effective period is different). Therefore, a plurality of patterns can be presented in a certain operation effective period, and the game entertainment can be improved. Furthermore, when the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 1 is executed, the expectation degree for jackpot is higher than when the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 2 is executed. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the number of post-action effects displayed in the pre-action effect, and the player's attention to the displayed post-action effect can be gathered.

  In the above embodiment, the individual effective period corresponding to each of the plurality of post-operation effects displayed in step S775 of FIG. 24 is set, and the best timing is set in step S777 within each individual effective period. Is set. When the player performs an action at the best timing, the best timing effect (ST effect) for notifying that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high is executed. Therefore, since the best timing effect can be executed in each individual effective period, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, the performance execution flag is not turned on and the execution of the ST effect is not limited in the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 1 having a high jackpot expectation degree (higher than a predetermined reference), but the big hit expectation degree is not limited. In the action effect of the action effect pattern 2 that is low (lower than the predetermined reference), the effect execution flag is turned on, and the execution of the best timing effect (ST effect) is restricted. The ST effect is executed when the action by the player is the best timing that is a part of specific timing within the individual effective period, and the player performs the ST effect by executing the ST effect. There is an expectation that something will happen (here, the expectation that will be a big hit because the degree of big hit expectation increases when the ST effect is executed). Even if the ST effect is executed, if the post-action effect with a low jackpot expectation is executed, the player is discouraged by recognizing that the jackpot expectation is low. Then, although the player has a sense of expectation in the ST effect, the player is disappointed by the effect after the operation, and the interest of the game is lowered. In addition, the expectation degree of the big hit of the ST effect itself is lowered, which leads to a decrease in the value of the ST effect. In this embodiment, the effect execution flag is turned on and the execution of the ST effect is restricted in the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 2 having a low jackpot expectation degree (lower than the predetermined reference) (in this embodiment, the execution is performed) Therefore, the discouragement as described above can be reduced (in this embodiment, it can be eliminated. The reduction includes the elimination), and the decrease in the interest of the game can be reduced. it can. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the expectation level of the big hit of the ST effect itself, and to reduce the value of the ST effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the best timing determination (step S919) is not executed while the execution of the ST effect is being restricted (when the effect restriction flag is on), so the best timing is always determined. The production control is simpler than this (this can reduce unnecessary processing).

  The present invention can be further modified and applied to the above-described embodiments and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  In this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, a game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and a motion detection unit (for example, a player's operation) that can detect a player's motion (for example, a player's operation). A gaming machine including a push button 31B and a push sensor 35B is realized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the motion detection means may be realized by other operation means. For example, the stick controller 31 and the controller sensor unit 35A may be used as other operation means. In this case, the player's operation is an operation to the stick controller 31. A joystick, a cross key, a touch panel, a touch sensor, or the like may be used as at least a part of other operation means. In this case, the player's operation is an operation to these operation means. In addition, the motion detection means includes a camera motion and an image processing device, an infrared sensor, a microphone and a voice analysis device such as a hand motion (detected by an infrared sensor or the like) and a facial expression (camera or the like). Detected by image processing on the captured image, etc.), movement of the whole body (detected by image processing on the captured image of a camera, etc.), utterance (detected by audio processing on input sound to a microphone, etc.) Etc.) may be detected. A plurality of infrared sensors or the like may be provided, and the operation may be detected when the sensors react in a predetermined order. Alternatively, the operation may be detected when any one of the sensors reacts.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, the gaming machine has a special effect (for example, ST) when the detection timing of the player's motion by the motion detection means is a special timing (for example, the best timing) within the motion valid period. For example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an ST effect).

  In the above embodiment, the special timing is realized by the best timing. However, the best timing may be a plurality of periods or timings provided in the individual effective period. That is, a plurality of special timings may be provided within the individual effective period.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is realized by the ST effect, but the special effect may be another effect. Moreover, it is not necessary to notify the big hit expectation degree. The special effect may be a pre-reading notice effect such as a hold display notice. A modified example in which the special effect is a reserved display notice will be described later. In the above embodiment, the ST effect realizing the special effect includes notification that the operation timing is the best timing, but the special effect may not include the notification. The special effect only needs to be executed in response to the operation timing being the best timing. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the best timing which is a special timing is set within an individual effective period, and the best timing effect (ST effect) is performed when the player performs an operation at the best timing. However, the best timing may not be set in any operation effect pattern. That is, the ST effect may not be executed.

  The specific effect executing means may perform a special effect (for example, an ST effect) when the detection timing of the player's motion by the motion detecting means is a special timing (for example, the best timing) within the operation valid period. As an example of this, in the above-described embodiment and the like, it is determined whether the operation timing to the push button 31B is the best timing, and when it is determined that it is the best timing, a special effect is executed. Such a determination may not be performed. For example, in order to detect when the detection timing of the player's motion is a special timing, it may be detected by a method other than the determination exemplified above, and a special effect may be executed based on the detection. For example, instead of determining whether the operation timing to the push button 31B is the best timing, a special effect is executed according to the data corresponding to each of the timer values described above, so that It may be detected that the detection timing of the person's action is a special timing. For example, either the first data indicating that the special effect is executed or the second data indicating that the special effect is not executed is set in each timer value of the timer (for example, set when the timer initial value is set) For example, instead of step S919, it is determined whether the data set in the current timer value is the first data or the second data, and the data set in the current timer value is the first data. If it is data, the process of step S920 may be executed. If the data set to the current timer value is the second data, the process of step S921 may be executed. The first data may be set to each timer value in the best timing range, and the second data may be set to each timer value in the non-best timing range. Which data is set for which timer value may be determined in advance for each effect control pattern (execution period of the motion system notice effect). When the current timer value is “10” and the first data is set to “10”, the process of step S920 is executed, and when the second data is set to “10”, The process of step S921 is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the special effect (ST effect) is restricted, the special effect is not executed. However, the restriction is such that the execution ratio of the special effect is lower than that when the special effect is not restricted. It may be. That is, the special effect may be executable even when the execution of the special effect is restricted. For example, in step S779, instead of turning on the effect restriction flag, a predetermined table stored in advance by the ROM 121 based on a predetermined random number value is referred to whether or not the ST effect is executed, and the ST effect when executed. The type or the like is determined (the determination ratio for executing the ST effect may be less than 100%), and the process of step S918 may be omitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of executing the hold display notice as the prefetch notice in the process of step S162 in FIG. 20 is shown, but this is an example. The hold display advance notice may not be executed at the time of winning a prize, and may be executed as an example of a special effect, for example. Specifically, when it is determined in step S706 in FIG. 21 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed, the hold display is performed in the normal mode in step S710. Then, when the process of step S920 in FIG. 29 is performed, if there is a target hold in the hold storage, the hold display mode may be changed in the process of step S920. That is, when the operation is performed at the best timing, the target hold display may be changed. According to this, the player's willingness to operate at the best timing can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the motion effect of the motion effect pattern 2 is performed (when execution of the best timing effect is restricted), the best timing display (display of the area JS) is not performed in the pre-motion effect. However, the best timing display (display of the region JS) may also be performed in the pre-motion effect even in the operation effect of the operation effect pattern 2. In this case, even if the player's action is detected at the best timing, the best timing effect (ST effect) may not be executed. In addition, when the player's movement is detected at the best timing, the same effect as when the player is operated at a timing other than the best timing may be executed. According to this, the reliability of the ST effect can be maintained while maintaining the player's willingness to operate at the best timing. Furthermore, when the player's action is detected at the best timing, only some of the effects may be limited when the best timing effect (ST effect) of any of a plurality of modes is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the individual effective period is switched, in the process of step S923 in FIG. 29, the display of the post-operation effect corresponding to the completed individual effective period is dimmed, for example. In this example, the individual effective period of the post-action effect is notified to the player, but if the player can recognize which post-action effect is executed when the player operates, The display pattern is arbitrary as long as the valid period and the type of post-operation effect corresponding to this can be recognized. For example, in the process of step S923, only the display of the post-operation effect corresponding to the effective individual effective period (that is, the individual effective period during operation) is brightened (the entire display may be brightened, or the display frame The display frame may be turned on, and other post-operation effects (that is, post-action effects corresponding to individual effective periods that are not in operation) may be darkened. In addition, a plurality of display patterns may be determined by lottery every time an operation effect is executed. In this case, for example, the display pattern may be determined by the process of step S775 in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a plurality of post-motion effects are displayed in correspondence with individual effective periods by performing meter display such as the bar B1 under each motion effect in the pre-motion effects. This is an example. For example, the individual effective period may be displayed not as a meter but as a countdown display in which a numerical value indicating the individual effective period is displayed and decreased with the passage of time. Further, for example, a display such as “Operate within 2 seconds!” May be performed, and a display for counting up from 0.00 seconds to 2.00 seconds (count-up display) may be performed. Further, when performing countdown display or countup display, the player may be notified of the best timing by changing the display color of the best timing period (even if the display size is changed). Good).

  In the above embodiment, the best timing is provided in each individual effective period, and the post-operation effect corresponding to the individual effective period is executed if it is within the individual effective period even if it is other than the best timing. As shown, the displayed post-operation effects may be executed at a rate of 100% only when operated at the best timing (when operated at a timing other than the best timing, There may be a case where a different post-operation effect is executed).

  In the above embodiment, an example in which it is determined in step S781 in FIG. 24 whether or not to execute the next effect according to the operation effect pattern is shown. It is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the next notice by checking the change pattern designation command. In this case, even if no action is performed by the player in the action effect, the next notice is executed, so that the effect range can be widened and a decrease in the game interest can be prevented. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute the next notice by checking the variation pattern designation command, if an action by the player is detected within the individual effective period other than the next notice, the action is The next notice may be executed after performing the post-operation effect corresponding to the detected individual effective period.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the best timing effect (ST effect) is executed as a part of the post-motion effect (part of the motion effect) is shown, but separately from or in addition to the post-action effect. Thus, for example, in response to the operation of the push button 31B, a notice effect that either the challenge success effect or the challenge failure effect is executed is prepared separately, and the ST effect is executed in the notice effect. You may make it do. Specifically, it is only necessary to provide the best timing within the effective period set in the notice effect, and execute the ST effect when operated at the best timing. In addition, when performing the success of the challenge, the expectation of jackpot may be higher than when performing the failure of the challenge, and the ST effect can be executed when performing the success of the challenge. In the case of performing a challenge failure effect, the execution of the ST effect may be limited.

  The special effect may be provided to the player instead of or in addition to notifying the pre-reading notice or the expected big hit expectation of the change, in addition to the advance of the game. For example, information (such as a password or a two-dimensional code indicating a WEB address for obtaining a predetermined privilege) for enabling a predetermined privilege (browsing a premium image) or the like may be displayed. .

  Note that the pre-reading notice effect including the hold display notice may be restricted when there is a hold memory that becomes a reach or a big hit before the variable display of the target.

  The technical idea in the above embodiment and the like can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and for example, a plurality of types of identification information It is also possible to apply the present invention to an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is finished, and according to the display result, a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, BB The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, etc. For example, the slot machine detects a motion of the player (for example, the same as in the above embodiment, a MAXBET button used for the progress of the slot, a start lever, first to third stop buttons, etc.) ), An action effect executing means for executing an action effect provided with an action valid period in which the action of the player is detected by the action detecting means, and a detection timing of the player's action by the action detecting means is the action As long as it is within the effective period, notification of various game effects (for example, BB, RB, AT (assist time), RT (replay time), etc.) that may be advantageous to the player may be used. When the detection timing of the player's action by the action detecting means and the action detecting means is a specific timing within the action valid period, When comprising a specific effect execution means for executing a constant effect, and the present invention can be applied. In addition, the operation effect, the specific effect, and the possibility notification are realized by performing the pre-operation effect, the post-operation effect, the ST effect, etc. of the above embodiment for the slot machine, or by executing the effect on the slot machine. do it. In addition, for example, in a pachinko machine, a plurality of production buttons, a controller, an infrared camera, etc., and in a slot machine, a plurality of operation means (operations corresponding to these, such as a MAXBET button, a production button, a stop button, etc.) In the gaming machine provided with the detection means, not only the timing of motion detection, but also the type of post-action presentation executed depending on the timing and the type of operation means (type of detection means) may be different. The type of post-operation effect executed differs depending on the operation timing and the type of operation means (type of detection means) (including which effect is executed when which operation means is actually operated) May be notified.

  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, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern designation command when starting the change. 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 notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (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 the presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the 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 board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 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 elapses (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 changed as appropriate. 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 command can be reduced.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various rendering operations including, etc. can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that provides In the above embodiment, the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 is alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and is divided into the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. An example of a gaming machine that can alternately win and execute a special game in the order of winning is shown as an example. However, when the sorting device 200 is not provided and both the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are won. The special game using the second special figure can also be applied to a gaming machine that is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. 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 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
Presents multiple types of effects during variable display, and executes an effect of the type corresponding to the detection timing among the multiple types of effects presented when an operation is detected by the detection means within the valid detection period Detection effect execution means for performing,
The effective detection period includes an individual effective period corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effects presented,
The individual validity period includes special timing,
The detection effect execution means includes
Timing of detection by said detection means, said depending on whether the timing in the effective detection period, or identifiable to presenting the presented rendition of any type among a plurality of types of effect is performed,
Wherein when the timing of detection by the detection means is the special timing, in addition to the effect of the type corresponding to the timing of said detection executing the special effect,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A determining means for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect different from the effect based on the determination result of the determining means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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