JP6626868B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol change game performed by changing a symbol is performed, and after a predetermined specific display result is displayed in the symbol change game, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. In addition, by executing various effects in which the degree of expectation to which the advantageous state is given can be specified, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the advantageous state is given.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Literature 1, an operation instruction for displaying an image prompting operation of the operation unit is performed during the operation valid period, and the operation unit is operated by the player. And an operation effect in which a result image is displayed is disclosed. By executing the operation effect, the player can actively participate in the game.

JP-A-2005-195893

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by appropriately controlling the operation effect to further enhance the effect of the operation effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine that can provide an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player, and includes an operation instruction unit that can perform an operation instruction to instruct an operation, and the operation instruction includes a first instruction. There is a first operation instruction for instructing an operation and a second operation instruction for instructing a second operation, and the rate at which the second operation instruction is performed is smaller than during the execution of the first effect. The middle effect is higher, and the second effect is an effect in which the advantageous expectation degree to which the advantageous state is given is higher than the first effect, and the second operation instruction is performed during the execution of the first effect. In this case, the advantage expectancy is higher than when the first operation instruction is issued during the execution of the first effect, and the second operation instruction is issued during the execution of the first effect. When the second operation instruction is issued during execution of the second effect Compared to summarized in that high the advantageous expected degree.

  For the gaming machine, the first operation instruction is an operation instruction that is not performed during the execution of the second effect, but is an operation instruction that can be performed during the execution of the first effect. It is good also as composition which is an operation instruction which can be performed during execution of the 1st production and execution of the 2nd production.

  When the second operation instruction is issued during the execution of the first effect, the advantageous state is given to the gaming machine, while the second operation instruction is issued during the execution of the second effect. In such a case, there may be a configuration in which the advantageous state is provided and a case in which the advantageous state is not provided.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the first effect executes a result effect when an operation is performed by a player during an operation effective period, but performs a result effect when an operation is not performed by a player during an operation effective period. The second effect is a result effect that is executed when the player performs an operation during the operation valid period, and the result effect is performed even when the player does not perform an operation during the operation valid period. May be performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest to a game can be aimed at.

The figure which shows a pachinko gaming machine typically. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the effect content of an operation effect. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. The figure which shows a control command. The figure which shows the process of a general control board and a display control board. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in illuminant (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing by the illuminant. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing light (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 where the player can operate it. The operation button 19 as an operation means is used, for example, in an effect. In this embodiment, as the operation buttons 19, a first operation button 19a and a second operation button 19b are provided. First operation button 19 as first operation means
a is provided on the front side of the frame 11 and on the upper side of the upper plate UZ. The second operation button 19b as the second operation means is provided on the front side of the frame 11 and on the left side of the lower plate SZ.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to a player. The information display device 22 reports various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display section 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. Special game ". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a loose symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the big hit is made by the player. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player has lost.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. In other words, the big hit game is given after the end of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be acquired.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended to be recognized by the fact that the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of times of the first special game on hold is referred to as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that allows recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution has been suspended, because the suspension condition has been fulfilled but the execution condition has not been fulfilled yet. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special held number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively “4”.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e can execute a normal symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize that the normal hit is achieved. In a base game, when a normal out-of-usage symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-usage pattern has occurred. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended to be recognized, because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary reservations is “4”.

Next, the gaming board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the front side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 on which various decorations are provided at substantially the center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as display means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 performs, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect).

  In the present embodiment, examples of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect design variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering game is performed with the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, a symbol combination that is lost according to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “787” or “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is fluctuated and displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the first starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects a game ball entering the first starting port 28 (a game ball entering the first starting port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second starting sensor SE2 as the second detecting means detects a game ball entering the second starting port 29 (a game ball entering the second starting port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 30 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary actuator A1 for operating the ordinary variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. As described above, the normally variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take the allowable state and the restricted state. In the present embodiment, the allowable state corresponds to the first ball entry state, and the restricted state corresponds to the second ball entry state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as a special detecting means detects a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 (a game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance opening can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased as compared to the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a game state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29. (Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control for changing the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times of opening the normal variable member 30 in one normal hitting game to be larger than that in the low base state, and opening one time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hitting game. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than in the low base state may be performed.

In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the ordinary hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which a game ball is hard to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time (for example, the average fluctuation time) of the special game shorter than in the low base state. When performing the special symbol fluctuation time reduction control, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-fluctuation time shortened state” for a special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. A gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “low-probability-high-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “high-probability / high-base state”.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big hit symbols. The types of the jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after a lapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed. The round game is performed with the upper limit being the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (10 in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31 or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process ends when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition in which each of a plurality of round games is ended includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and a condition in which the game ball enters the special winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, the large winning opening 31 is opened when the round game is started and is closed when the round game is finished. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 big hit symbols are the symbol ZA, and 35 big hit symbols are the symbol ZB. , Respectively. In addition, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of big hit symbols become symbols Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols become symbols Zb. Classified. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the type of the big hit symbol. Also, the type of the big hit game given based on the big hit type is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the big hit symbol type.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of big hit games.

  As the game state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, as the game state given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given and a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is given. The high base state is provided until the game is completed or until the jackpot game is provided before the upper limit number of special games is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and to 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). I have. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. "15" is set when the game is detected, and "5" is set when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various kinds of processing, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The general control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on a control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the central control board 41 performs a process for causing the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect and the speaker 18 to execute a sound effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a display control board 42 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The display control board 42 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the general control board 41. For example, the display control board 42 performs a process for causing the effect display device 27 to execute a display effect.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Note that the variation pattern may not be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content for ultimately deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. In the outlier variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content that finally derives an outlier symbol combination without a reach effect or through a reach effect is defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the general control board 41 will be described.
The overall control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal from the main control board 40 to the general control board 41 in one direction.

  The general control board 41 includes a general control CPU 41a, a general control ROM 41b, and a general control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the overall control program. The general control ROM 41b stores a general control program, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The general control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data on the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The overall control ROM 41b stores voice effect data relating to the sound effect of the speaker 18.

  The general control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the overall control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The general control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

The overall control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The overall control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The general control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The overall control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The overall control CPU 41a and the operation buttons 19 are connected. The overall control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated, and performs control according to the operation of the operation button 19. In particular, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a are connected. The general control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated, and performs control according to the operation of the first operation button 19a. The overall control CPU 41a and the second operation button 19b are connected. The overall control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated, and performs control according to the operation of the second operation button 19b.

Next, the display control board 42 will be described.
The display control board 42 and the overall control board 41 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the general control board 41 and the display control board 42 can output control signals in both directions.

  The display control board 42 includes a display control CPU 42a, a display control ROM 42b, and a display control RAM 42c. The display control CPU 42a performs various processes (for example, processes related to display) by executing the display control program. That is, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 to display an image. The display control ROM 42b stores a display control program and the like. The display control ROM 42b stores display effect data relating to a display effect in the effect display device 27.

  The display control RAM 42c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the display control RAM 42c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

The display control CPU 42a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The display control CPU 42a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27.
Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) that can specify the updated first reserved number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the overall control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  The main control is performed when no game ball is in the first starting port 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a big hit game is not in progress and is not in a special game, but makes a negative determination in a big hit game or a special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special reservation number is equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is equal to or more than “1”. When the first special reservation number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed.
Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out from the main control RAM 40c the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to a big hit lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to win a big hit is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value corresponding to the current probability state. The determination as to whether or not to win a big hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines the big hit symbol (big hit type) corresponds to a big hit type determining unit.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When determining a lost symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined lost symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol or the loss symbol based on the result of the subtraction of the second special reserved number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment). A change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures a variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs, when the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing has elapsed, a stop of the variation of the effect symbol, and information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game information). (Indicated as an end command) in the output buffer.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery of the first special game in response to the ball entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, and respond to the ball entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29. The jackpot lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives the big hit game by executing the big hit processing.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (big hit type), and starts a round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time the round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in the output buffer. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving the big hit game to the big hit game in an advantageous state advantageous to the player corresponds to the advantageous state giving means.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high probability state when the big hit game ends, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the big hit game is to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished, stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. In addition, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) to the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low probability state to the main probability state flag when starting the big hit game. In addition, when giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that the state is the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that control to the high-probability state is performed in the main-probability state flag, information that can specify that the state is the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

Next, the ordinary symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). I do. When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the hold condition of the base game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a lottery for a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation time of a normal game, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the base game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the ordinary symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, but makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the number of ordinary reserves is not equal to or more than “1” (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out from the main control RAM 40c the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit.

  When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the above-described normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state, and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To determine. When determining the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal symbol hit lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  When the normal winning is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual symbol to be derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. After determining the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and, when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, causes the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing to be derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. I do. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is employed, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and performs one normal hit game more than the first opening pattern in the high base state. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
First, an effect game process performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
The overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol.

  In addition, when the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the overall control CPU 41a determines an out-of-reach symbol combination including reach (for example, “787”). In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is determined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect has been determined. In addition, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be set that the general control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  In addition, the general control CPU 41a sets the game start command and information (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbol command) that can specify the determined effect symbol in the output buffer in response to the input of the game start command, and sets the effect game. The decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 are controlled so as to execute. That is, the overall control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The overall control CPU 41a sets the game end command in the output buffer upon input of the game end command, and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so as to end the effect game. The general control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and end the effect game when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the opening command, the overall control CPU 41a sets the opening command in the output buffer and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the overall control CPU 41a sets the round command in the output buffer and controls the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 41a sets the ending command in the output buffer and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, a game state process performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the general control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the general control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the general control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the general control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c.

  When the general control CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, the general base CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the general control RAM 41c. When inputting the high base state command, the general control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the general control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c.

Next, various processes performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
First, an effect game process performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
In addition, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the display control CPU 42a starts the effect game. The display control CPU 42a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by the effect symbol specified by the effect symbol command when a predetermined timing comes after the effect game is started, and the effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. The design combination based on the effect design specified by the command is derived. The display control CPU 42a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
When an opening command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the present embodiment, an operation effect relating to the operation of the operation button 19 can be executed. In the operation effect, an operation instruction image (specific image, operation instruction) for prompting the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed during the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation button 19 is effective, and the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period. Is an effect in which a result image (result effect) can be displayed in response to the operation of. The operation effects include a normal operation effect (a first operation, a specific operation effect) and a special operation effect (a second operation effect) having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal operation effect. The special operation effect includes a first special operation effect. There is an operation effect, a second special operation effect, and a third special operation effect.

  The normal operation effect is an effect in which both the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b are effective operations, and the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated during the operation effective period. This is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when operated once (indicated as “single hit” in the figure).

  As described above, the normal operation effect is generated regardless of the type of the operation instruction image to be displayed, both when the first operation button 19a is operated and when the second operation button 19b is operated during the operation valid period. The predetermined operation condition can be satisfied, and when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied, a speech image capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree is displayed as a result image. On the other hand, in the normal operation effect, when either the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is not operated during the operation valid period, the predetermined operation condition cannot be satisfied, and the predetermined operation If the operation validity period ends without satisfying the condition, the speech image is not displayed as a result image.

  In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of dialog images that can specify different jackpot expectations, and one type of dialog image is displayed during one operation effective period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation button 19 may be operated a plurality of times (for example, twice) in one operation valid period, and a plurality of dialog images may be displayed according to the operation of the operation button 19 in one operation valid period. May be done.

The special operation effect is an effect in which the operation of the first operation button 19a is not an effective operation, but the operation of the second operation button 19b is an effective operation. The first special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period. The second special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 s) during the operation valid period (indicated as “long press” in the drawing). is there. Third
The special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during the operation valid period (indicated as “continuous hit” in the drawing).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the total time during which the second operation button 19b is operated during one operation valid period is adopted as the predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, during one operation valid period. Alternatively, the time during which the second operation button 19b is continuously operated may be adopted as the predetermined time. That is, the predetermined time may be a continuous time or a discontinuous time.

  As described above, during execution of each special operation effect, when the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation effective period, the predetermined operation condition cannot be satisfied, and when the second operation button 19b is operated. , A predetermined operation condition can be satisfied. In each of the special operation effects, when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, a hit image that can specify whether or not a big hit is displayed as a result image, and the operation effective period ends without the predetermined operation condition being satisfied. Even in this case, the effect is that the hit image is displayed as a result image. That is, the special operation effect is an effect in which the result image is displayed both when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied and when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the hit image includes a hit image of “victory” that can specify a big hit and a hit image of “defeat” that can specify that a big hit does not occur. Instead, for example, there may be a hit image, such as “Opportunity”, that indicates a big hit. That is, the result image in the special operation effect may be any image that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the normal operation effect is an effect in which both the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b are effective operations. There are a case where a first operation instruction image for prompting operation of the one operation button 19a is displayed and a case where a second operation instruction image for prompting operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed. Further, when the normal operation effect is executed, it is determined whether the first operation instruction image is displayed or the second operation instruction image is displayed based on whether or not a big hit occurs.

  On the other hand, the special operation effect is an effect in which the operation of the first operation button 19a is not an effective operation but the operation of the second operation button 19b is an effective operation, and prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a. The first operation instruction image is not displayed, and the second operation instruction image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed.

  Specifically, when the normal operation effect is executed, if the hit is a big hit, the first operation instruction image is determined with a probability of 99/101 and the second operation instruction image is determined with a probability of 2/101, and it is not a big hit ( When it is out of range, the first operation instruction image is determined with a probability of 101/101, and the second operation instruction image is not determined. On the other hand, when the special operation effect is executed, the second operation instruction image is determined with a probability of 101/101 and the first operation instruction image is not determined in both the case of the big hit and the case of not the big hit. .

  Thus, when the first operation instruction image is displayed when the normal operation effect is executed, the big hit expectation becomes the low expectation. When the special operation effect is executed and the second operation instruction image is displayed, the big hit expectation becomes the high expectation. When the second operation instruction image is displayed when the normal operation effect is executed, the big hit expectation becomes the highest expectation.

That is, when the second operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect, the big hit expectation is higher than when the first operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect. In addition, when the second operation instruction image is displayed during execution of the normal operation effect, the big hit expectation becomes higher than when the second operation instruction image is displayed during execution of the special operation effect, When the second operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the operation effect, the big hit expectation is higher than when the first operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect. In particular, when the second operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect, the big hit game is always given (big hit determination), while the first operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect. In some cases, and when the second operation instruction image is displayed during execution of the special operation effect, there is a case where a big hit game is given or a case where no big hit game is given.

  In the present embodiment, the first operation instruction image is not displayed during execution of the special operation effect, but is an operation instruction image that can be displayed during execution of the normal operation effect, and the second operation instruction image is 9 is an operation instruction image that can be displayed during execution of a normal operation effect and during execution of a special operation effect. In other words, the ratio of displaying the second operation instruction image to the case where the first operation instruction image is displayed and the case where the second operation instruction image is displayed are smaller than when the normal operation effect is being executed. Higher during execution of special operation effects.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the operation instruction image for prompting the operation of the operation button 19 corresponds to an operation instruction for instructing the operation of the operation button 19. Then, the display of the first operation instruction image for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is changed to the first operation instruction for instructing the operation of the first operation button 19a, and the second operation instruction image for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b. Are each equivalent to a second operation instruction for instructing the operation of the second operation button 19b. The effect display device 27 that displays such an operation instruction image corresponds to an operation instruction unit.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the effect symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, The execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, during the execution of the effect game (special game), the execution of the normal operation effect is started, and the button image BG1 prompting the first operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed as the first operation instruction. It may be displayed as an image. It can be said that the button image BG1 is an image that can be specified as the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the normal operation effect is executed before the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the first operation button 19a is operated once during the operation valid period, a dialog image is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), when the execution of the special game is finished, there is a case where the effect symbol is determined and stopped as a lost symbol combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), during the execution of the effect game, the execution of the normal operation effect is started, and the second operation button is displayed instead of the button image BG1 for prompting the first operation button 19a to be operated once. The button image BG2 prompting the single operation of the button 19b may be displayed as the second operation instruction image. It can be said that the button image BG2 is an image that can be specified as the operation validity period.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4G, when the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period, a dialog image is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4 (h), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 5 (a). When the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination. In the present embodiment, when the button image BG2 for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed as the second operation instruction image in the case where the normal operation effect is executed, the effect symbol is determined and stopped as a lost symbol combination. Without being displayed, the effect symbol is decided and stopped and displayed as the symbol combination of the big hit.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), In some cases, the first special operation effect is executed, and a button image BG2 for prompting a single operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed as the second operation instruction image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation validity period, the winning image of “Victory” is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In some cases, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period, a hit image of “defeat” is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result. It may be displayed as an image, and when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), after the reach effect is executed, the second special operation effect is executed instead of the first special operation effect, and a button for prompting a long press operation of the second operation button 19b is performed. The image BG2 may be displayed as the second operation instruction image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the second operation button 19b is pressed and held for a predetermined time during the operation valid period, a winning image of “Victory” is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result. When the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the second operation button 19b is pressed and held for a predetermined time during the operation valid period, the hit image of “defeat” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. May be displayed as a result image, and when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5H, after the reach effect is executed, the third special operation effect is executed instead of the first special operation effect and the second special operation effect, and the second operation button 19b is turned off. In some cases, a button image BG2 prompting a predetermined number of operations is displayed as the second operation instruction image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the second operation button 19b is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation valid period, a winning image of “Victory” is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In some cases, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the second operation button 19b is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation valid period, a hit image of “defeat” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result. It may be displayed as an image, and when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

Next, control commands related to the operation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control commands related to the operation effect include an operation effect start command, an operation command, a period end command, and a return command.

  The operation effect start command is a control command indicating the start and type (effect content) of the operation effect, and is a control command output from the general control board 41 to the display control board 42. The operation effect start command is also a control command indicating the type of the operation instruction image displayed corresponding to the operation effect. The operation effect start command is also a control command capable of specifying the type of the result image displayed on the effect display device 27 and a control command capable of specifying the upper limit time of the operation validity period.

  In addition, the operation effect start command is a timing that is a predetermined time before the start timing of the operation effective period when the operation effect is to be executed (in the present embodiment, the timing of five frames before, one frame is approximately 0.1 mm). 03s) is a control command output from the general control board 41 to the display control board 42. As described above, when the predetermined time elapses after the input of the operation effect start command, the operation effective period is started. Therefore, the operation effect start command can be said to be a control command that can specify the start of the operation effective period. Hereinafter, the timing before the start timing of the operation valid period by a predetermined time is referred to as “operation effect timing”.

  The operation command is a control command capable of specifying that a predetermined operation of the operation button 19 has been performed during the operation valid period. These are control commands output from the control board 41 to the display control board 42.

  In particular, the operation command includes a first operation command that can specify that the operation button 19 has been operated once, a second operation command that can specify that a long press operation of the operation button 19 has been started, and an operation command. There is a third operation command that can specify that the long press operation of the button 19 has been completed.

  In the present embodiment, when the normal operation effect is executed, both the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b are determined as valid operations. If it is determined that the operation is valid, an operation command is output. On the other hand, when each special operation effect is executed, when the first operation button 19a is operated, the operation button 19 is not determined as an effective operation, and when the second operation button 19b is operated, the operation is effective. The operation command is output when the operation is determined to be valid and the operation is determined to be valid.

  The period end command is a control command that can specify the end of the operation valid period, and is a control command output from the overall control board 41 to the display control substrate 42 when the operation valid period ends.

  In the return command, the period end command has not been input to the display control CPU 42a by the timing (in this embodiment, the timing of five frames before) which is a predetermined time earlier than the timing of the upper limit time of the operation validity period. This is a control command output from the display control board 42 to the overall control board 41. Hereinafter, the timing that becomes the upper limit time of the operation valid period is referred to as “upper limit time timing”, and the timing that is a predetermined time before the timing that becomes the upper limit time of the operation valid period is referred to as “return timing”.

In this embodiment, the operation effect start command is the fourth control information, the operation command is the third control information, the period end command is the first control information and the specific control information, and the return command is the second control information and the special control information. Respectively.

Next, the control content regarding the operation effect will be described.
First, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute various operation effects, the type of operation effect to be executed, and the type of the result image based on the game start command, triggered by the input of the game start command. The information indicating the determination result is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. In particular, the overall control CPU 41a determines the type of operation effect based on whether or not the game start command is a big hit command such that the special operation effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal operation effect. It becomes. Note that the types of operation effects include normal operation effects and first to third special operation effects, and the types of result images include types of dialog images and types of hit images.

  Then, the overall control CPU 41a determines the type of the operation instruction image based on the game start command and the type of operation effect to be executed, and stores information indicating the type of the operation instruction image in the overall control RAM 41c. In particular, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether the second operation instruction image has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the first operation instruction image based on whether or not the game start command is a command for a big hit. The type will be determined.

  The general control ROM 41b stores various timings based on the start of the special game so as to correspond to the type of operation effect. The various timings include an operation effect timing that is five frames before the start timing of the operation valid period, a start timing of the operation valid period, and an upper limit time timing that is the upper limit time of the operation valid period. Therefore, the overall control CPU 41a can specify various timings corresponding to the type of operation effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination to execute the normal operation effect corresponds to the specific condition, and the determination to execute the special operation effect corresponds to the special condition.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether or not an operation effect timing has come. In this process, the overall control CPU 41a, when the operation effect is executed, based on the elapsed time from the start of the special game, when five frames before the start of the operation validity period corresponding to the type of operation effect Then, it is determined that the operation effect timing has come.

  When it is determined that the operation effect timing has come, the overall control CPU 41a sets the operation effect start command in the output buffer, and outputs the operation effect start command to the display control CPU 42a (step S101). That is, the overall control CPU 41a outputs an operation effect start command to the display control CPU 42a at the operation effect timing before the operation valid period is started.

  When the operation control start command is input (step S201), the display control CPU 42a specifies the type of the operation instruction image from the operation effect start command and performs control to display the specified type of operation instruction image on the effect display device 27 (step S201). Step S202). Then, even after the input of the operation effect start command, the display control CPU 42a performs control for continuously displaying the operation instruction image on the effect display device 27 during the operation valid period. As described above, the display control CPU 42a displays the operation instruction image on the effect display device 27 from before the start of the operation valid period to during the operation valid period.

Further, at a timing before the start of the operation valid period, the operation effect start command is input, and the display of the operation instruction image is started before the start of the operation valid period, so that a slight delay is caused in the display of the operation instruction image. Even if there is, when the operation validity period starts,
The display of the operation instruction image has been started, and it is possible to specify that the operation validity period has come.

  Next, the general control CPU 41a stores, in the general control RAM 41c, information that can specify that the operation is valid when the start timing of the operation valid period is reached five frames after the operation effect timing, and The period is started (step S111). In this way, the overall control CPU 41a can specify that the operation is valid based on the information that can specify that the operation is valid.

  Next, when the general control CPU 41a detects a predetermined operation by the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, the general control CPU 41a stores information on the operation in the general control RAM 41c, sets the operation command in the output buffer, and displays the operation command. Output to the control CPU 42a (step S121).

  More specifically, when executing the normal operation effect, the overall control CPU 41a determines that one operation is valid when detecting that the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period. Information that can specify the number of times the operation button 19 has been operated as a valid operation during the period is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the first operation command in the output buffer, and outputs the first operation command. This allows the overall control CPU 41a to specify the number of times the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been operated during one operation valid period.

  When executing any one of the first special operation effect and the third special operation effect, the overall control CPU 41a, when detecting that the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period, Information that can specify the number of times the operation button 19 has been operated as a valid operation during one valid operation period is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the first operation command in the output buffer, and outputs the first operation command. This allows the overall control CPU 41a to specify the number of times the second operation button 19b has been operated during one operation valid period.

  On the other hand, when executing the second special operation effect, the overall control CPU 41a detects that the long press operation of the second operation button 19b has been started during the operation effective period, and performs one operation effective period. During this time, the operation time of the long press operation of the operation button 19 is started as a valid operation, and the measurement of the operation time is started. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the second operation command in the output buffer, and outputs the second operation command. When detecting that the long press operation of the second operation button 19b has been completed during the operation valid period, the general control CPU 41a ends the measurement of the operation time and sets the third operation command in the output buffer. , And outputs a third operation command. This allows the overall control CPU 41a to specify the operation time during which the second operation button 19b was operated during one operation valid period. In the present embodiment, when executing each special operation effect, the overall control CPU 41a does not determine the operation of the first operation button 19a as an effective operation during the operation effective period.

  Upon input of the operation command (step S221), the display control CPU 42a performs control to display an image according to the operation on the effect display device 27 (step S222). Specifically, when the first control command is input, the display control CPU 42a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated. When the display control CPU 42a inputs the second operation command, the display control CPU 42a starts displaying an image indicating that the operation button 19 is being pressed for a long time on the effect display device 27, and inputs the third operation command. In the effect display device 27, the display of the image indicating that the operation button 19 is being pressed and held is terminated.

  Next, when the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a determines whether or not the period end command has been input up to five frames before the upper limit time of the operation valid period. The display control CPU 42a can specify the type of operation effect based on the operation effect start command. In this embodiment, the return timing is stored in the display control ROM 42b based on the operation effect timing so as to correspond to the type of the operation effect. For this reason, the display control CPU 42a can specify the return timing corresponding to the specified type of operation effect, measures the elapsed time based on the input of the operation effect start command, and determines whether or not the return timing is reached. It will be.

  The return timing may be stored in the display control ROM 42b based on the start of the special game so as to correspond to the type of the operation effect. The display control CPU 42a inputs a game start command (starts a special game). The elapsed time may be measured on the basis of, and it may be determined whether the return timing has come.

  When the display control CPU 42a determines that the period end command has not been input before the return timing, the display control CPU 42a sets the return command in the output buffer, and outputs the return command to the overall control CPU 41a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 42a does not output the return command to the general control CPU 41a when the normal operation effect is performed, and particularly when the period end command is input before the return timing. Even if the user does not input the command, no return command is output to the overall control CPU 41a.

  As described above, when the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a outputs a return command to the overall control CPU 41a when the period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation valid period. . On the other hand, when the normal operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a does not output the return command to the overall control CPU 41a. That is, the display control CPU 42a can output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a during the operation valid period and at a timing five frames before the upper limit time of the operation valid period.

When receiving the return command, the general control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying the input of the return command in the general control RAM 41c.
When the end condition of the operation valid period is satisfied, the general control CPU 41a stores information that can specify that the operation valid period is not in the general control RAM 41c, and ends the operation valid period (step S141). In this way, the overall control CPU 41a can specify that it is not the operation valid period based on the information that can specify that it is not the operation valid period. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the period end command in the output buffer, and outputs the period end command to the display control CPU 42a (Step S142).

In the present embodiment, the end condition of the operation valid period includes that a predetermined operation condition is satisfied by the upper limit time of the operation valid period. Specifically, when the normal operation effect is executed, the predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period. When the first special operation effect is executed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is operated once during the operation valid period. When the second special operation effect is executed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is pressed and held for a predetermined time during the operation valid period. In the case where the third special operation effect is performed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the second operation button 19b is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation valid period. Thus, the general control CP
When a predetermined operation condition with the operation button 19 is satisfied during the operation valid period, the U41a performs control to end the operation valid period and outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a.

  In addition, the end condition of the operation validity period includes the input of a return command. As described above, the overall control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation effective period in response to the input of the return command from the display control CPU 42a, and outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a. In addition, when the special operation effect is executed, the return command is displayed when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied and the period end command is not input at the return timing during the operation valid period. Is a command output to the overall control CPU 41a. That is, at the return timing during the operation valid period, when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied and the return command is input, the general control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation valid period, and sends the display control CPU 42a A period end command will be output.

  Further, the end condition of the operation valid period includes that the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied until the upper limit time of the operation valid period. As described above, when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied during the operation valid period, the general control CPU 41a ends the operation valid period when the return command is not input and the operation valid period reaches the upper limit time. The control is performed, and a period end command is output to the display control CPU 42a.

  The display control CPU 42a terminates the display of the operation instruction image when the period end command is input (Step S242), and can display the result image on the effect display device 27 (Step S243).

  Specifically, when the special operation effect is executed, regardless of whether the operation command is input or the return command is output, when the period end command is input, the display control CPU 42a operates. At the same time, the display of the instruction image is terminated, and control is performed to cause the effect display device 27 to display the result image.

  In particular, when the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a outputs the return command when the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period, and outputs the period end command after outputting the return command. Is input, the effect display device 27 controls to end the display of the operation instruction image and display the result image. In other words, the display control CPU 42a terminates the display of the operation instruction image on the effect display device 27 in response to the return timing during the operation valid period, and performs control to display the result image.

  The display control CPU 42a outputs a return command at a return timing five frames before the upper limit timing of the operation validity period. Then, when the display control CPU 42a inputs the period end command, the display control CPU 42a starts the display of the result image. The display of the result image has been started, and the result image can be specified by the upper limit timing of the operation validity period.

On the other hand, when the normal operation effect is executed, when the period end command is input after the operation command is input, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the result image on the effect display device 27. When the period end command is input without performing this, the display control CPU 42a does not display the result image on the effect display device 27. In other words, when the normal operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a does not display the result image on the effect display device 27 when the period end command is input without satisfying the predetermined operation condition.

  In the present embodiment, the general control CPU 41a that performs the above-described processing corresponds to a first control unit, and the display control CPU 42a that performs the above-described processing corresponds to a second control unit.

Next, control timings of various operation effects will be described. The description of the same control timing in various operation effects is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the normal operation effect or the first special operation effect is executed, when the operation effect timing indicated by the symbol T10 comes, the operation effect start command is sent from the general control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. Is output. This operation effect timing is a timing five frames before the operation valid period starts. Then, when an operation effect start command is input to the display control CPU 42a, display of an operation instruction image (a first operation instruction image or a second operation instruction image) is started on the effect display device 27, and thereafter, the operation instruction image is displayed. The display continues.

  In FIG. 8A, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the case where the normal operation effect is executed and the case where the first special operation effect is executed will be described together. The operation will be described. In this case, in practice, when the normal operation effect is executed, both the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are operated on the operation button 19, and when the first special operation effect is executed, , The second operation button 19b is replaced with the operation button 19, respectively.

  Next, the operation validity period starts five frames after the timing shown by the code T10 and when the timing shown by the code T11 comes. Thereby, the operation of the operation button 19 (at least the second operation button 19b) becomes effective. As described above, the timing indicated by the symbol T11 is the start timing of the operation valid period.

  Next, when the operation button 19 is operated once at a timing indicated by a symbol T12, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, and the operation effective period ends. As a result, the operation of the operation button 19 becomes invalid. Then, the first operation command and the period end command are output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27. Further, when the period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation instruction image is ended in the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, if the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the reference symbol T14, the operation validity period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the normal operation effect is executed, the return command is not output when the period end command has not been input by the return timing indicated by the symbol T13. Then, at the upper limit time indicated by the symbol T14, even if no return command is input to the overall control CPU 41a, the operation validity period ends, and a period end command is output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. Is done. Subsequently, when a period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation instruction image is terminated in the effect display device 27, but the result image is not displayed because the operation command is not input. As described above, when the normal operation effect is performed, if the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied by the time of the upper limit time indicated by the reference numeral T14, even if the return command is not input, the upper limit indicated by the reference numeral T14 is obtained. The operation validity period ends at the time timing.

On the other hand, when the first special operation effect is executed as shown in FIG.
When the period end command has not been input by the return timing shown in FIG. 3, the display control CPU 42a outputs a return command to the overall control CPU 41a. When the return command is input to the general control CPU 41a, the operation validity period ends, and the general control CPU 41a outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a. Then, when the period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation instruction image is ended in the effect display device 27, but the display of the result image is started regardless of whether the operation command is input. Is done. As described above, when the first special operation effect is performed, if the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied before the return timing shown by the reference numeral T13, the return command is input at the return timing shown by the reference numeral T13. As a result, the operation validity period ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8D, even when the first special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing shown by the reference numeral T13, and the return command is not issued. Is not input, a period end command is output at the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the operation valid period ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the case where the second special operation effect is executed, when the long press operation of the second operation button 19b is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T21, the overall control CPU 41a issues The second operation command is output to the display control CPU 42a. When the second operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the second operation button 19b has been pressed for a long time is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  Then, the long press operation of the second operation button 19b is performed until the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and when the second operation button 19b is operated for a predetermined time, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, and the operation valid period ends. As a result, the operation of the second operation button 19b becomes invalid. Then, the third operation command and the period end command are output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. Further, when the period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation instruction image is ended in the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, if the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the reference symbol T14, the operation validity period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the second special operation effect is executed, a period until the return timing shown by reference T13, such as the end of the long press operation of the second operation button 19b at the timing shown by reference T22. When the end command has not been input, a return command is output from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9C, even when the second special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing shown by the reference numeral T13, and the return command is not issued. Is not input, the operation validity period ends at the upper limit time timing indicated by the symbol T14.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the case where the third special operation effect is executed, when the second operation button 19b is operated once at the timing indicated by the symbol T31, the display control is performed by the overall control CPU 41a. The first operation command is output to the CPU 42a. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27. Further, when the second operation button 19b is operated once at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, a first operation command is output from the general control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  Then, when the second operation button 19b is operated once and the second operation button 19b is operated a predetermined number of times at a timing indicated by a symbol T12, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, and the operation valid period ends. As a result, the operation of the second operation button 19b becomes invalid. Then, the first operation command and the period end command are output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. Further, when the period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation instruction image is ended in the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, if the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the reference symbol T14, the operation validity period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the third special operation effect is executed, the period ends by the return timing shown by reference T13, for example, the operation of the second operation button 19b is not performed at the timing shown by reference T12. When no command is input, a return command is output from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), even when the third special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing shown by the symbol T13, and the return command is not issued. Is not input, the operation validity period ends at the upper limit time timing indicated by the symbol T14.

  In the present embodiment, the output timing of the operation effect start command is at a predetermined timing, the upper limit time of the operation effective period is at a specified timing, the return timing when the special operation effect is executed is a special timing, the normal operation effect Is executed, the return timings correspond to specific timings, respectively.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The special operation effect is an effect in which the big hit expectation is higher than the normal operation effect, and the rate at which the second operation instruction image is displayed is higher than that during the normal operation effect. The middle is higher. When the second operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first operation instruction image is displayed during the execution of the normal operation effect. When the second operation instruction image is displayed during execution, the big hit expectation is higher than when the second operation instruction image is displayed during execution of the special operation effect. For this reason, even during the execution of the normal operation effect, the second operation instruction image is displayed, so that the big hit expectation is higher than during the execution of the special operation effect, and the expectation that the big hit game is provided. The feeling can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) The general control CPU 41a outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a when a predetermined operation condition that the operation button 19 is operated is satisfied during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button 19 is valid. . When a special condition for executing the first special operation effect is satisfied, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display a result image when a period end command is input. On the other hand, the display control CPU 42a outputs a return command to the overall control CPU 41a when a period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation validity period, and performs control to display a result image. For this reason, by outputting the return command to the overall control CPU 41a, it is possible for the overall control CPU 41a to specify that the period end command has not been input by the return timing during the operation valid period, and to display the result image. Can also be displayed. Therefore, even when the period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation valid period, by appropriately controlling the display of the result image, the effect of displaying the result image can be enhanced, It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) The overall control CPU 41a determines that the predetermined operation condition has not been satisfied by the upper limit time timing after the return timing, and the return command has not been input due to, for example, garbled return command information. Also, a period end command can be output to the display control CPU 42a, and the result image can be displayed on the display control CPU 42a. Therefore, even if the return command is not input, by appropriately controlling the display of the result image, the effect of displaying the result image can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (4) The operation effects include a special operation effect executed when a special condition is satisfied, and a normal operation effect executed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the specific condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the result image when the period end command is input, and when the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period. Does not output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a. Therefore, when the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period, whether or not to output a return command from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a can be varied depending on the type of operation effect. . Therefore, the control content can be varied depending on the type of operation effect, the special operation effect can be appropriately controlled, the effect of the special operation effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (5) The special operation effect is an effect having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the normal operation effect. For this reason, when the special operation effect having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the normal operation effect is executed, when the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period, the display control CPU 42a controls the operation. The control CPU 41a can output a return command. Therefore, by appropriately controlling the special operation effect having a high degree of advantage, the effect of the special operation effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) The display control CPU 42a can output a return command to the general control CPU 41a at the return timing during the operation valid period, and the general control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation valid period in response to the input of the return command. . For this reason, the display control CPU 42a can output the return command to the general control CPU 41a to cause the general control CPU 41a to specify that the return timing during the operation valid period has come, and end the operation valid period. Therefore, even when the return timing comes during the operation valid period, by appropriately controlling the operation valid period, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) In particular, the display control CPU 42a displays the operation instruction image during the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button 19 is valid, and ends the display of the operation instruction image on the display means when the return timing comes. Is performed. Therefore, the display control CPU 42a can end the display of the operation instruction image in response to the return timing. Therefore, even when the return timing comes during the operation validity period, the display of the operation instruction image can be appropriately controlled, the effect of displaying the operation instruction image can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. Improvement can be achieved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the operation instruction image is displayed in response to the input of the operation start command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image related to an operation effect different from the operation instruction image may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the operation instruction is given by displaying the operation instruction image on the effect display device 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation instruction may be given by outputting an operation instruction voice or emitting an operation instruction lamp. Further, for example, light emission of lamps provided on the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b, display on the display provided on the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b, and first operation button 19a An operation instruction may be given by vibration of a vibration device provided on the second operation button 19b or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation instruction image is not displayed when the special operation effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first operation instruction image may be displayed. . In this case, the ratio of displaying the second operation instruction image to the case where the first operation instruction image is displayed and the case where the second operation instruction image is displayed are such that the first operation instruction image is displayed. It is preferable that the ratio be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, when the special operation effect is executed, the operation of the first operation button 19a is not an effective operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of the first operation button 19a is effective. It may be an operation.

  In the embodiment, when the normal operation effect is executed, when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied and the operation validity period ends, the result image is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When the effect is executed, the result image may be displayed even when the operation effective period ends without satisfying the predetermined operation condition.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the special operation effect is executed, the result image is displayed even when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied and the operation effective period ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the operation effect is executed, when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied and the operation effective period ends, the result image may not be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the ratio of the first operation instruction image to the case where the first operation instruction image is displayed and the case where the second operation instruction image is displayed, and the case where each operation instruction image is displayed The jackpot expectation degree when displayed may be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the special operation effect is executed during the reach game while the special game is being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the effect symbols in any row are not temporarily stopped and displayed. The special operation effect may be executed during the big hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the normal operation effect is executed when the special symbol is being executed and the effect symbols in any of the columns are not temporarily stopped and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The normal operation effect may be executed during the game, or the normal operation effect may be executed during the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, for example, various operation effects may be executed during the execution of the same special game, or may be executed during the execution of the same big hit game, for example.
In the above embodiment, the operation instruction image is displayed on the effect display device 27 during the operation valid period from before the start of the operation valid period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect display device is displayed during the operation valid period. There may be a period during which the operation instruction image is not displayed on the display 27, and the operation instruction image may be displayed on the effect display device 27 during the operation valid period. Further, for example, the display of the operation instruction image may be started from the start of the operation valid period. That is, the operation effect timing is earlier than the operation effective period start timing, but the operation effect timing may be the same as the operation effective period start timing.

  In the above embodiment, the return timing is five frames before the upper limit time during the operation validity period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the return timing may be four frames or less or six frames or more. That is, the return timing may be earlier than the upper limit time timing during the operation valid period, and may be the upper limit time timing during the operation valid period.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether the operation instruction image is displayed in the same display mode or in a different display mode in each operation effect. Further, for example, it does not matter whether the result image is displayed in the same display mode or in a different display mode in each operation effect.

  In the above embodiment, the special operation effect in which the result image capable of specifying the hit result is displayed is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special operation effect in which the result image indicating the hit result is displayed is executed. May be done.

  In the above embodiment, based on the upper limit time of the operation validity period, the return timing when each special operation effect is executed and the return timing when the normal operation effect is executed are defined to be the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be defined differently, for example. Further, for example, the return timing when each special operation effect is executed may be defined to be different. In addition, for example, since a return command is not output for a normal operation effect, the return timing when the normal operation effect is executed may not be specified.

  In the above embodiment, at the operation effect timing, the type of operation effect, the type of operation instruction image, and the type of the result image can be specified by the operation effect start command by the display control CPU 42a, but not limited to this. For example, upon input of a game start command (start of a special game), a command that allows the display control CPU 42a to specify at least one of the type of operation effect, the type of operation instruction image, and the type of result image is input. Is also good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the period end command is not input before the return timing, the display control CPU 42a ends the display of the operation instruction image regardless of the input of the period end command thereafter, and displays the result image. May be displayed. In this case, the overall control CPU 41a does not have to output the period end command when the return command is input.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an operation command is input, an image indicating that a predetermined operation has been performed is displayed on the effect display device 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a meter is raised, and damage is added. For example, an image corresponding to the number of times the operation button 19 is operated or the time of the operation may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the type of the result image is determined by the overall control CPU 41a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the result image may be determined by the display control CPU 42a. In this case, the display control CPU 42a may determine the type of the result image based on the game start command. Further, the display control CPU 42a may determine any one of the plurality of types of result images according to the input of the operation command. As a specific example, the display control CPU 42a specifies the operation time and the number of operations of the operation button 19 based on the input of the operation command. Then, based on the specified result, the display control CPU 42a determines the first result image when the specified time or the specified number of times has not been reached, and determines the second result image when the specified time or the specified number of times has been reached. . In this case, the second result image may be a result image having a higher jackpot expectation than the first result image, and the second result image may be a result image having a higher accuracy of the hit result than the first result image. You may. The display control CPU 42a may determine the type of the result image when the game start command is input, or may determine the type of the result image when the operation effect start command is input. When a command is input, the type of the result image may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, at the return timing, the display control CPU 42a outputs the return command to the overall control CPU 41a, but if the period end command is not input even after a predetermined elapsed period, the display control CPU 42a outputs the return command. The information may be output to the overall control CPU 41a again. In this case, since the first return command is output at the return timing five frames before the upper limit timing of the operation valid period, the return command can be output a plurality of times before the upper limit timing of the operation valid period. In this case, the display control ROM 42b stores the upper limit time of the operation valid period corresponding to the type of operation effect, and the display control CPU 42a sets the upper limit time timing of the operation valid period corresponding to the type of operation effect. It may be identifiable. Then, the display control CPU 42a may display the result image when the period end command is not input by the upper limit time timing. That is, the display control CPU 42a may display the result image in response to the return timing.

In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined number of times may be one or more.
In the above-described embodiment, the operation button 19 to be pressed is adopted. However, the operation button 19 is not limited to this, and may be any operation such as an operation mode of pulling an operation member or an operation mode of sliding an operation member. . Further, for example, a touch panel or the like may be provided with a detecting unit for detecting a touch of the player, and the touch of the player may be set as an operation mode.

  In the above embodiment, the second operation button 19b is provided below the first operation button 19a. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation button 19b is provided above the first operation button 19a. Alternatively, the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be provided at the same height.

  In the above embodiment, the second operation button 19b is provided on the left side of the first operation button 19a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second operation button 19b is provided on the right side of the first operation button 19a. The first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b may be provided in a vertical relationship (the same position on the basis of the side).

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation instruction that prompts the operation of the first operation button 19a and the second operation instruction that prompts the operation of the second operation button 19b are performed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Another operation instruction such as a third operation instruction urging the operation of the operation button may be performed, or any of them may not be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as each operation instruction, the operation of each operation button provided separately is urged, but is not limited thereto. For example, any one of a plurality of types of operation modes (for example, an operation direction and an operation time) of the integrally provided operation button may be prompted, and the operation mode of the integrally provided operation button is the same. The mode for prompting the mode (instruction mode, production mode, for example, a normal button, a chance button, etc.) is different, and the type of the mode for prompting the operation mode may be specified. That is, it is preferable that the operation instructions include a first operation instruction and a second operation instruction that can be specified as different operation instructions.

In the above embodiment, for example, an image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 may not be displayed during the operation valid period (a so-called “hidden button”), and other predetermined images such as a character image performing a predetermined operation may be used. An operation instruction image may be displayed, for example, an image is displayed in a predetermined display mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the long-press operation of the operation button 19 is started and the long-press operation of the operation button 19 is not completed, the second operation command may be continuously output.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special operation effect is an effect with a higher hit expectation than the normal operation effect.However, the present invention is not limited to this.For example, the effect with a lower hit expectation than the normal operation effect may be an effect, For example, the normal operation effect and the effect with the big hit expectation may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, for example, each special operation effect may be an effect having a different degree of advantage for the player, or may be an effect having the same degree of advantage for the player. To give a specific example, the second special operation effect and the third special operation effect may be effects having a higher degree of advantage than the first special operation effect, or may have the opposite relationship. Also, for example, the second special operation effect may be an effect having a higher degree of advantage than the third special operation effect, or may have the opposite relationship.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game is adopted as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a high probability state given after the end of the jackpot game may be used. It may be a high base state that is given later. That is, it is only necessary that an advantageous state can be provided. In addition, for example, a bonus game in a slot machine or a state in which a symbol winning is easily assisted (so-called “assist time”) may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, one of the normal operation effect and the first to third special operation effects need not be executed, and another operation effect may be executed. In particular, the special operation effect may be any operation effect that satisfies predetermined operation conditions when the operation button 19 is operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, single hit, continuous hit, long press, etc.). For example, a plurality of operation effects may be executable during one special game, and a plurality of operation effects may be executable during one big hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation control timing, the start timing of the operation valid period, and the upper limit time timing are determined by the overall control CPU 41a. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be determined by, for example, the display control CPU 42a. That is, at least a part (part or all) of the control regarding the operation validity period may be performed by the display control CPU 42a. In this case, the display control ROM 42b stores information that can specify the operation effect timing, the start timing of the operation effective period, and the upper limit time timing corresponding to the type of operation effect, and based on the information, the display control CPU 42a Can specify the operation effect timing, the start timing of the operation effective period, and the upper limit time timing corresponding to the type of operation effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the display of an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to another effect such as output of sound, light emission of a lamp, and movement of a movable effect member. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes through a privilege area provided downstream of the special winning opening 31, a high probability state may be given (so-called, "V sure machine").

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit game ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. . In addition, for example, the game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40, the general control board 41, and the display control board 42 are provided and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be installed as a function in the. Further, for example, the general control board 41 and the display control board 42 may be configured as the same board, and a first control unit (first control CPU) having the function of the general control board 41 and a function of the display control board 42 May be provided on the same substrate. That is, the present invention is not limited to such three types of substrates, but may be configured as, for example, two or less types and four or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of the big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, every time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted, and may be stored in the storage area from which the number of special reservations is reduced by “1”.

  In the above embodiment, a so-called one kind of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the kind of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two kinds, three kinds, one kind and two kinds of mixing machines. Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and for example, a slot machine in which a symbol changing game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. In this case, a slot machine that stops a symbol in a symbol fluctuating game in response to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in a fluctuating game after a predetermined time elapses. In the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a replaying combination, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination) is notified. (A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) operating means operable by a player, display means for displaying an image, first control means for performing control in accordance with operation of the operating means, and second means for performing control for displaying an image on the display means 2 control means, wherein the first control means, when a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is valid, causes the second control means to perform a first operation. Outputting control information, wherein the predetermined operation condition is satisfied by operating the operation means in a predetermined operation mode, and when a special condition is satisfied, the second control means sets the first control information to When input is performed, control is performed to display a result image on the display means. On the other hand, when the first control information is not input by a special timing during the operation valid period, the first control information is transmitted to the first control means. 2 Control information Output, and performs control to display the resulting image on the display means.

(B) operating means operable by a player, display means for displaying an image, first control means for performing control in accordance with operation of the operating means, and second means for performing control for displaying an image on the display means. 2 control means, wherein the second control means displays a specific image on the display means during an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, and at a special timing during the operation valid period, Special control information can be output to the first control means, and control for ending the display of the specific image on the display means is performed in response to the special timing, and the first control means It is characterized in that control for ending the operation validity period is performed according to input of control information.

  (C) There is a first effect and a second effect, wherein the second effect is an effect in which an advantageous state to which an advantageous state is given is higher than the first effect, and the special condition is the second effect. It is a condition that is satisfied when two effects are executed.

  (D) When the second operation instruction is issued during the execution of the second effect, the advantage expectancy is higher than when the first operation instruction is issued during the execution of the first effect. It is characterized.

(E) The first operation instruction is an operation instruction for instructing operation of the first operation means, and the second operation instruction is an operation instruction for instructing operation of the second operation means.
(F) In the first effect, when the first operation instruction is performed, a result effect is executed in both the case where the first operation is performed and the case where the second operation is performed in the operation valid period. Then, when the second operation instruction is issued, the effect is to execute a result effect in both the case where the first operation is performed and the case where the second operation is performed in the operation validity period. In the second effect, when the second operation instruction is performed, the result effect is not performed when the first operation is performed during the operation valid period, but the result is not performed when the second operation is performed during the operation valid period. It is an effect that performs an effect.

A1: Normal actuator, A2: Special actuator, SE1: First start sensor, SE2: Second start sensor, SE3: Special winning sensor, SE4: Gate sensor, SE5: General winning sensor, 10: Pachinko gaming machine, 18: Speaker , 19 ... operation buttons (operation means), 19a ... first operation buttons (first operation means), 19b ... second operation buttons (second operation means), 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area, 22a ... first Special symbol display part, 22b second special symbol display part, 27 effect display device (operation instruction means, display means), 28 first start opening, 29 second start opening, 30 normal variable member, 31 Special winning member, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (advantageous state giving means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... General control board, 41a General control CPU (first control means), 41b General control ROM, 41c General control RAM, 42 Display control board, 42a Display control CPU (second control means), 42b Display control ROM, 42c ... Display control RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of providing an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An operation instructing means capable of giving an operation instruction for instructing an operation,
The operation instructions include a first operation instruction to instruct a first operation, and a second operation instruction to instruct a second operation.
The rate at which the second operation instruction is performed is higher during the execution of the second effect than during the execution of the first effect,
The second effect is an effect in which the advantageous state to which the advantageous state is given is higher than the first effect, and
When the second operation instruction is performed during the execution of the first effect, the advantage expectancy is higher than when the first operation instruction is performed during the execution of the first effect,
A gaming machine having a higher degree of advantageous expectation when the second operation instruction is issued during execution of the first effect than when the second operation instruction is issued during execution of the second effect. The first operation instruction is an operation instruction that is not performed during the execution of the second effect but can be performed during the execution of the first effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second operation instruction is an operation instruction that can be performed during execution of the first effect and during execution of the second effect.   When the second operation instruction is performed during the execution of the first effect, the advantageous state is provided, while when the second operation instruction is performed during the execution of the second effect, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there are cases where the advantageous state is provided and cases where the advantageous state is not provided. The first effect is an effect in which a result effect is executed when an operation is performed by a player during an operation effective period, but the result effect is not executed when an operation is not performed by a player during an operation effective period. ,
The second effect is an effect in which a result effect is executed when an operation is performed by a player during an operation effective period, and the result effect is executed even when an operation is not performed by a player during the operation effective period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.