JP6632578B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine that can execute a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result in the variable display area, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variable display of identification information in a variable display area, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A slot machine).

  Note that the game value means that the state of the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable prize ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who can easily win a hit ball, or an advantageous state for the player. In other words, it is necessary to generate a right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display area, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches the specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. If the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Further, the gaming machine is capable of executing a promotion effect (for example, an effect of performing a display such as “pressing” together with the effect button image) for promoting an operation of the player (for example, pressing on the production button), and performing the promotion effect. Some images can display a suggestion image that suggests. For example, there has been a display in which a training button is displayed before an effect for promoting the pressing of the presentation button is performed, and the training button changes stepwise according to the degree of expectation of a big hit (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

JP-A-2006-158917 (FIGS. 42 and 43)

  However, in the gaming machine described above, the suggestion image is displayed without considering the relationship with other effects, and there is room for improvement.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a suggestion image in consideration of a relationship with another effect.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, in which a movable member (for example, movable accessory 50) capable of moving operation and a player's operation (for example, to a push button 120) (For example, a push sensor 124 and a tilt direction sensor unit 123) capable of detecting a pressing operation of the stick controller and a tilt operation to the stick controller 122, and a detection effect (for example, based on detection of an operation by the detecting unit). A detection effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing the steps S3208 and S3228 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the effect of moving the movable auditorium 50 to the advance position, and a promotion effect for promoting the operation (for example, A first promotion effect prompting a push operation on the push button 120 and a second promotion effect prompting a tilt operation on the stick controller 122. After the first effect or the second effect is set by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100, a step S8004 is performed. Is performed, and a suggestion image (for example, a first suggestion image (button image: button) indicating that the first promotion effect is performed) indicating that the promotion effect is to be performed. (Large), Button (Small)), and a second suggestion image (lever image: Lever (Large), Lever (Small)) indicating that the second promotion effect is to be executed for a specific period (for example, during variable display) (Steps S2607 and S2 in the effect control microcomputer 100) 13, the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image is set, and then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are performed.) And a movable control capable of controlling the moving operation of the movable member. means (for example, in the presentation control microcomputer 100, and sets the operating pattern performs step S8004 from step S2622, step S8006, portions for performing the S8105), comprising a promoting effect execution means, the suggestion image The promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image can be executed based on the end of the display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the display of the first suggestion image (button image) has ended based on the end of the display). The first promotion effect can be executed, and the second suggestion image (lever image) can be displayed. The second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display (see FIG. 34), and a plurality of types of promotion effects with different degrees of reliability, each of which has an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, can be executed. The means is capable of moving the movable member from a position where the suggestion image is not shielded (for example, a retreat position) to a position where at least a part of the suggestion image is shielded (for example, an advance position). When the number of times at which at least a part of the suggestion image is shielded is large, a result advantageous to the player is notified at a higher rate than when the number of times is small ( for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 By determining an operation pattern using the operation pattern selection lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), an operation pattern with a large number of operations of the movable accessory 50 is selected. Better if you stop displaying the big hit symbol at a higher rate than if less operation pattern number said operating is selected), suggesting the image display control means is advantageous state reliability is low promoting effect is performed It is possible to display a first suggestion image suggesting that the first suggestion image is to be performed and a second suggestion image suggesting that a highly-reliable promotion effect to be in an advantageous state is to be executed, and to display at least a part of the first suggestion image. The first suggestion image can be changed to the second suggestion image when the movable member is located at the position to be shielded . According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce stress applied to the player by blocking the suggestion image by the movable member.
In addition, a specific effect execution unit capable of executing any of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility is provided, and the suggestion image display control unit displays a suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect. In some cases, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed. Good.
Further, the promotion effect execution means can execute a display promotion effect that promotes the same operation as the player's operation in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image during the display of the suggestion image. Special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect may be provided, and the suggestion image display control means may display the suggestion image prior to displaying the special effect.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the game machine can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and the suggested image display control means executes a promotion effect. A variable display that can display a suggestion image suggesting that the variable image can be displayed during variable display (for example, during a change in a special symbol or during a change in a production symbol), and in which the movable member frequently shields at least a part of the suggestion image. However, it is controlled in an advantageous state at a higher rate than the variable display having a small number of times (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 operates using the operation pattern selection lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C). By determining the pattern, a higher rate is obtained when an operation pattern with a large number of operations of the movable accessory 50 is selected than when an operation pattern with a small number of operations is selected. Per control to the playing state) it may be. According to such a configuration, the stress applied to the player can be reduced by the movable member shielding the suggestion image during the variable display.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different effect modes (for example, a first specific effect using the first roulette, a second specific effect using the second roulette) is selected. Executable specific effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is set by executing any of steps S2607, S2608, S2613, and S2614, and then proceeds to step S8004. And a suggestion image display control unit includes a plurality of suggestion images (for example, a first suggestion that the first promotion effect is executed) after the specific effect is executed. Suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)), second suggestion that the second promotion effect will be executed Any one of the suggestion images (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) can be displayed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes any one of steps S2607 and S2613 to display the second image). After setting the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image, step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are performed.) Then, one of the plurality of suggestion images is changed at a different rate based on the type of the specific effect performed. It can be displayed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display a button image when the first specific effect is executed, and can display a lever image when the second specific effect is executed ( 34 (see FIG. 34). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of the specific effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the suggestion image display control means displays a suggestion image (for example, as a suggestion effect on the auxiliary effect display device 90) before the promotion effect is executed. 41 (2) can be displayed in a different manner (for example, any of the first to fourth patterns) according to the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect execution means determines that the suggestion image is in a specific state (for example, Based on the fact that the image has been transmitted, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed (see FIGS. 41 (4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is being displayed, the promotion image is displayed. A promotion effect different from the suggested promotion effect may be executed (see FIG. 41 (6)). According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, an effect executing means capable of executing an effect (for example, a cut-in effect) different from the detected effect based on detection of an operation during display of the suggestion image. (For example, a part for executing step S3308 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a stock release effect) indicating that a promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed. (For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a step of setting the stock release effect by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613, then performing step S8004, and executing steps S8006 and S8105). The image display control means displays the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed. End (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, the stock release effect finishes displaying suggestion image from the end (see FIG. 36)) may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and includes a plurality of movable members (for example, a first movable role Y1, a second movable role, Y2), and are controlled to be in advantageous states at different rates based on which movable member of the plurality of movable members has blocked at least a part of the suggested image (for example, the first movable role Y1 is suggested). When the image is shielded, the big movable game state may be controlled at a higher rate than when the second movable role Y2 blocks the suggestion image (see FIGS. 39 and 40). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the movement of the movable member.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the promotion effect execution means includes a plurality of types of different expectations that are controlled to the advantageous state. Any one of a promotion effect (for example, a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect having a higher degree of reliability than the first promotion effect), and the suggestion image display control means may be in an advantageous state. It is possible to change and display the suggestion image indicating that the controlled effect with the low expected degree to be controlled is executed to the suggested image indicating that the promoted effect with the high expected degree controlled to the advantageous state is executed ( For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may be capable of changing from a button image suggesting execution of the first promotion effect to a lever image suggesting execution of the second promotion effect (see FIG. 37). According to such a configuration, since the suggestion image can change after the suggestion image is displayed, the suggestion image can be noticed.

  (Means 8) In the means 7, the suggestion image display control means indicates that, when the movable member is blocking at least a part of the suggestion image, a low-expected promotion effect controlled to an advantageous state is executed. It does not change from the suggestion image to the suggestion image indicating that the highly-produced promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the movable auditorium 50 blocks the suggestion image. Only when there is no such effect, the button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect can be changed to the lever image suggesting the execution of the second promotion effect (see FIG. 38). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the stress from being applied to the player by changing the suggestion image when the suggestion image is difficult to see.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the example of a circuit structure of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing in special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing in special design processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol in the effect display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion effect setting process. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table, a second specific effect execution lottery table, a first suggestion image type determination lottery table, a second suggestion image type determination lottery table, and a cut-in effect execution lottery table. is there. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation pattern table and an operation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design fluctuation stop processing in the effect control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing a specific effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing a stock release effect after a cut-in effect. It is an explanatory view showing a display example when a display mode of a suggestion image changes when a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation | movement control of the movable accessory 50, and the change of a suggestion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the movable role in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable role selection lottery table in the modification 1. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an operation effect, a suggestion effect, and an action effect in Modification Example 2.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (game components to be described later) (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A cross key 150 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The cross key 150 has a plurality of cross-shaped in a plan view that can be pressed from among four predetermined directions such as back, front, left, and right (front, rear, left and right) as viewed from the player. And an operation unit.

  Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing hitting balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the board and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left, and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a predetermined instruction operation performed by a player at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for effecting variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. The effect symbol display area has a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol becomes the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is described. However, the effects performed by the effect display device 9 are the same as those described in this embodiment. Instead, for example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect of displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern may be executed. For example, while performing a professional wrestling or soccer game or a battle performance where enemy and ally characters fight, a performance that wins the game or battle if it is a big hit, and a performance that loses the game or battle if it is out of place Is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying a result such as a win or loss, an effect of sequentially developing a predetermined story such as a story may be executed.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for a first special symbol, in which a fourth symbol for a first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol, which will be described later, A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable symbol display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the effect design change display is executed in synchronization with the special design change display (exactly, however, the effect design change display is changed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the effect symbol disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode has been diversified, for example, the production is performed, and the production is performed such that the movable object blocks all or a part of the screen. For this reason, even if the user is looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the state of the fourth symbol is checked to determine whether the current state is the variable display. Whether or not it is possible to recognize it. Note that the fourth symbol is constantly displayed in a variably manner with a fixed operation, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special symbol are sometimes referred to as the fourth symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  The fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals with a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display starts and ends at the same time and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in a display color (a display color different from a loss) reminiscent of a big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. You. For example, while the color is lost, the color is displayed in blue, while the color of the big hit is displayed in red. The display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (whether the big hit or the normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit that can expect a game ball to be hit into the big winning opening. If it is possible to control a plurality of kinds of big hits having different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Also, even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, a big hit in which the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second) and a game ball can not be expected to substantially enter the big winning opening. In the case where there is a long winning time per round (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit in which a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the big winning opening, substantially the big winning opening is obtained. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a winning of the game ball can be expected. Further, for example, when the number of times of opening of the special winning opening per round is different, there is a big winning that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big winning that cannot be expected substantially. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not a winning of a game ball to the mouth can be expected.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in a display color reminiscent of a big hit (a display color different from a loss). You. For example, while the color is lost, the color is displayed in blue, while the color of the big hit is displayed in red. The display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (whether the big hit or the normal big hit). In addition, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit that can expect a game ball to be hit into the big winning opening. If it is possible to control a plurality of kinds of big hits having different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Also, even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, a big hit in which the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second) and a game ball can not be expected to substantially enter the big winning opening. In the case where there is a long winning time per round (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit in which a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the big winning opening, substantially the big winning opening is obtained. The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a winning of the game ball can be expected. Further, for example, when the number of times of opening of the special winning opening per round is different, there is a big winning that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big winning that cannot be expected substantially. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not a winning of a game ball to the mouth can be expected.

  The display colors of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off are different from the background images (for example, black) in order to prevent the assimilation with the background image from disappearing when the lights are turned off. Desirably.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. To realize the fourth symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be configured to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed depending on whether or not it has been displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbol may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light-emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, by performing a display in which display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, by performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at different time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, a stop symbol in a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display section) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. On the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of storages to be held is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) This is started based on the establishment of a state and a state in which the big hit game is not executed), and after a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is previously determined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the gaming ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is facilitated), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, game balls are more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable prize ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball heading for the variable prize ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9. However, the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. 13 and the arrangement of nails around the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult for the game balls to be guided to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is reduced. May be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning port 14 is provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning ports 14 may be provided.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, a lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first hold storage display part 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display part 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. Note that an area (summed storage display unit) for displaying the total number (summed suspended storage count) that is the sum of the first suspended storage count and the second suspended storage count may be provided. In this way, by providing the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The effect symbol as the symbol is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning prize ball device 15, a special variable winning prize ball device 20 that forms a large winning port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, The game state is controlled. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a big hit symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player to the first state. In the present embodiment, the specific state is the open state. There is a jackpot game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to a closed state is opened. For example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed plate in the closed state is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the big winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the symbol display 10 is generally implemented by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small-sized display is formed, for example, in a square shape. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). In addition, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like. For example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "O" and "X"). May be configured.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the player is in a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is decreased by one. Furthermore, a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) In this case, the probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the state may shift to the high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When a game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a 15R probability change hit or a 4R probability change hit occurs, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b, The execution state is shifted to the high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display in the effect display device 9 is easily satisfied). In the case of the high base state, for example, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. It is easy to win the starting prize.

  Note that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 10 shifts to the ordinary symbol probable state in which the probability that the stopped symbol hits the symbol is increased. This may cause a transition to a high base state. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened is increased. Therefore, if the state is shifted to the normal symbol change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state in which starting winning is easy (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a positive variation symbol, and the like, from the disadvantageous state for the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which the starting winning is easy). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that also includes changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to the normal symbol time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is shortened, the normal symbol may be shifted to the high base state. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of the normal symbol hitting increases. Accordingly, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened increases, and the winning prize ball device 15 becomes easy to win (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to the time reduction state (special symbol time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and effect symbol is reduced, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and effect symbol is shortened. The frequency at which the effect symbols fluctuate is started more frequently (in other words, the retention memory is more quickly consumed), and it is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid start winning is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (to shift to the high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-described states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), the starting prize can be easily made (high). (Transition to the base state).

  In addition, it is possible to advance above the effect display device 9 from a position shown in the drawing (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a “retreat position”) to a position superimposed on the effect display device 9 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an “advance position”). Movable movable object 50 is provided. Specifically, movable movable object 50 is configured to be able to advance to an advanced position where at least a part of a suggestion image (details will be described later) displayed on effect display device 9 is shielded.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probable change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by a power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) is hereinafter referred to. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the read numerical data has a random number generation function that becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a function of selecting and setting an update range of numerical data (a function of selecting and setting an initial value and a function of selecting and setting an upper limit), a function of selecting and setting a rule for updating numerical data, and a method of selecting a rule for updating numerical data. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, the predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560 with a different numerical value) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control. 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control of the sound output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on effects such as effect symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (from the main board 31) input via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The CGROM previously stores character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  The relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) as a signal direction regulating means. Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. In addition, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123. . The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the cross key 150 has been detected from the cross sensor 155 via the input port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. The effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104. The effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 86 for operating the movable accessory 50 via the output port 105.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706. The sound data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a group of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined time period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order. When receiving a predetermined request from the effect control board 80, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice and outputs the voice to the speaker 27.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process which is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid. Then, the main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode of a maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designated address is set as a stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is: Set the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

  Next, the internal device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, setting (initialization) of the CTC (counter / timer) and the PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 to an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such a software delay process, the start timing of the game control process can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay process is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) with respect to another control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once through the input port 0, or may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) delay time, the state of the clear signal is confirmed again. At that time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is on, it is determined that the clear signal is on. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the OFF state, after a predetermined delay time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to one or two, but may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be performed twice, and the check may be performed again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, it is determined whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. . If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed depends on whether the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2 ) Or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, in the power supply stop processing, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area, and in step S8, the flag is set. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the process at the time of power supply stop has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in a checksum data area, and a checksum calculation start address is set in a pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the value of the pointer is increased by one, and the value of the number of checksum calculations is decremented by one. The above process is repeated until the value of the number of checksum calculations becomes zero. When the value of the number of checksum calculations becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, a checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing (the processing of steps S10 to S14) executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is performed. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that must not be initialized remain. The part that must not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, control goes to a step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. The start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for ordinary symbol determination, a buffer for ordinary symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to control states. The initial value is set in the flag for performing

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the command transmission table during initialization stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board to the sub-board in accordance with the contents. The process is executed (Step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command for the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 such that the timer interrupt is periodically performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (step S17), and executes a random number updating process for initial value (step S18a) and a random number updating process for display (step S18b). The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing are executed, and sets the interrupt enabled state when the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing are completed. To

  The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining a type of a big hit (for example, a random number for a big hit symbol determining for determining a special symbol for generating a big hit, or determining whether to shift the game state to a certain state. The initial value of the count value of a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining a probability change, a random number for determining a normal symbol hit for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol, and the like. It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, and a ball payout device 97 provided in the game machine, or In a process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also referred to as a game device control process), when the count value of the random number generation counter for determination makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol or a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated is used. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number.

  Also, the reason why the interrupt prohibition state is set when the display random number update process is executed is that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in a timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer interrupt process is performed). This is because the same processing is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), thereby avoiding conflict with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the count The continuity of values may be lost. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. During the execution of the main process, specifically, when a timer interrupt occurs during the period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process started in response to occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-off signal has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is the ON state, the value of the switch timer provided for each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display 8, the ordinary symbol display 10, the special symbol storage storage display 18, and the ordinary symbol storage display 41 (step S22). With respect to the special symbol display 8 and the ordinary symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting occurrence of an abnormal winning in the special winning opening and performing an abnormal notification (step S24).

  After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each of the determination random numbers such as the normal symbol hit determination random number used for the game control (determination random number update process: step S25) ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the random number for the initial value (initial value random number updating process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (step S28). In the special symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to a gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Further, a normal symbol process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command relating to an effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as a starting port signal, a symbol determination frequency 1 signal, a symbol determination frequency 2 signal, a big hit 1 to 3 signal, and a time reduction signal supplied to the hall management computer, for example. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on turning on of any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23, the payout control micro-mount mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be checked outside the gaming machine is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking an increase or decrease in the number of reserved storages (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process of setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting status display control data (step S38). In this case, if the gaming state is also controlled in a high-probability state (for example, a probable change state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high-probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process ends.

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and S33) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally non-reachable”) variable display mode when the variable display result is a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lost”) when the variable display result is “losed”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-2, and super PB3-5 to super PB3-6. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when no reach is performed and involves the effect of a pseudo-ream is performed once again. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when no reach is performed is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is reduced to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). . In addition, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the re-variation is to re-execute the variable display of the effect symbol after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PA2 The variation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Super PB3-7 to Super PB3-8 are prepared.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and include the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured such that an accessory suggestion effect can be executed in a fluctuation that develops into a super reach without a pseudo-run. The role suggesting effect indicates that the operation of the movable role 50 is controlled. When the hit is a big hit, the movable role 50 is operated (falls). This is an effect that does not cause (fall). Specifically, the super PB3-5 to the super PB3-6 have a fluctuation pattern in which the super reach reaches and loses after the character suggestion selection, and the super PB3-7 to the super PB3-8 perform the character suggestion selection in the super reach. It is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit.

  Although details will be described later, the movable character 50 may be operated based on the detection of the operation by the player in the character suggestion effect. At that time, in the role suggestion effect in the fluctuation accompanied by super reach A, the pressing operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the movable accessory 50 can be operated. In the role suggestion effect in the change accompanied by the super reach B, the stick controller is used. The movable role 50 can be operated by detecting a tilting operation to 122.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the super reach B with the accessory suggestion effect is more likely to occur than the super reach A with the accessory suggestion effect (variation pattern selection ratio). Is super PB3-8> super PB3-7) On the other hand, in the case of a miss, the super reach A with the accessory suggestion effect occurs more than the super reach B with the accessory suggestion effect. (The selection ratio of the variation pattern is super PB3-5> super PB3-6). Therefore, the reliability of the big hit is higher in the case where the super reach B with the accessory suggestion effect is performed than in the case where the super reach A with the accessory suggestion effect is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds or 25.75 seconds in the case of Super Reach A without the pseudo-run, depending on whether or not the character suggestion effect is executed.) However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the fluctuating time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the super reach of the same type, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first reserved storage number. When performing the fluctuation display of the 2 special symbols, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a fluctuation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). A variation pattern type determination table is prepared in advance), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first number of retained storages or the second number of retained storages, to vary the variation time.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (15R certain variable big hit described later, 4R certain variable big hit) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern. One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by a type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped based on the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit random number (4). Count up (1 addition). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above-described random numbers may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the big hit determination random number instead of a hardware random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probable change state) and a positive change big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the big hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the random number for big hit determination (random R). The random number for big hit determination is shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a jackpot (15R probability variable hit, 4R probability variable hit described later). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 8A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether to stop the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (B) determines the type of big hit by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. FIG. 8C shows a case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for a second special symbol) 131b.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit is set to "15R certain variable big hit" based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of "4R probability change big hit". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), 10 judgment values are assigned to “15R probable big hit” in the big hit type judgment table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast to this, 30 determination values are assigned to “15R certainty big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 30/40). Is determined to be a 15R probability change jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol are started rather than the case where the first start winning opening 13 is started and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. When the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “15R probability change big hit” is higher.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the big hit types include a “15R certain variable big hit” and a “4R certain variable big hit”. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 4 rounds is shown, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 5 round jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the big hit types are two kinds of “15R certain big hit” and “4R certain big hit” is shown, but not limited to two kinds, for example, three or more big hit types are provided. You may do so. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than two, and for example, only one big hit type may be provided.

  The “15R probability changing big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the certain change state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the certain change state and the time saving state is reduced). Will also be migrated.). Until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability change state and the time saving state continue. Hereinafter, a game state controlled to the probability change state and the time reduction state may be referred to as a “high probability high base state”, and a state not controlled to any of the probability change state and the time reduction state may be referred to as a “low probability low base state”. .

  The “4R probable big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state of four rounds, and the game is shifted to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state. Will also be migrated.). Until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability change state and the time saving state continue.

  In the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b, a determination value (big hit type determination value) which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and which corresponds to each of "15R probable big hit" and "4R probable big hit" is set. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the available variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, when the command control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the control 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), and thus the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, for specifying the start of a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, one of the jackpot start 1 designation command and the jackpot start 2 designation command is used according to the type of the jackpot. More specifically, a big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "15R probability variable hit", and a big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) in the case of "4R probability change big hit". ) Is used.

  The command A1XX (H) is a production control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, a different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, a different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round.

  Commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) are for displaying a big hit end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end 1 specifying command: ending 1 specifying command, big hit end 2 specifying command: ending) 2 designation command). Note that the big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when a big hit game with “15R probable big hit” is ended. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the big hit game by “4R probability change big hit”.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reservation storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reservation storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second reservation storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first subtraction storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has decreased by one.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70 in accordance with the contents shown in FIGS. I do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time a winning is started and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (classification of command), and the second byte represents EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect display can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect is displayed with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting winning port 14 for detecting that a game ball has won the first starting winning port 13. If the second starting port switch 14a for turning on the vehicle is turned on, that is, if a winning start in the first starting winning port 13 or a starting winning in the second starting winning port 14 has occurred, the starting port switch passing process is performed. Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing in steps S300 to S307 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (the total reserved storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, a big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a variation pattern is determined, and the variation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) in the variation pattern is defined as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol change processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4, as described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data, and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. Note that the pre-winning opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  Big winning opening processing (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

  Big hit end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability change flag) indicating a game state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (step S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the flow shifts to step S1217. If the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is checked whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the flow shifts to step S1217.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). . In the process of step S1215, a random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that, instead of extracting the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the opening opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning), the random number is not stored in advance in the storage area. It may be extracted at the start of the change of one special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a fluctuation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later, A value may be directly extracted from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1217). If the second starting port switch 14a is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of second reserved storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the number of second reserved storages). It is checked whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). . In the process of step S1221, random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, instead of extracting the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the start-up switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and storing it in the storage area in advance, the random number is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the sum reserved storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, if the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol change display is started.

  If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved number is not 0, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed on the second special symbol). Is set to indicate "second" (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed such that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (Step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines that each of the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. In the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by one and stores each of the storage areas in the first reserved storage number buffer. Shift the contents of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the special symbol pointer is stored in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55 in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of reserved storages by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. If the probable change flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the normal state background designation command.

  Note that, in this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted each time for each change is shown. For example, at the start of the change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the last change, A background designation command corresponding to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the state has changed. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Note that, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 assigns an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, for each timer interrupt, the microcomputer for effect control in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the hold storage number subtraction designation command. 100. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result specifying command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. A command for subtracting the number of reserved storages is transmitted. At the start of the special symbol variation, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. , Or data indicating "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second starting winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number for jackpot determination extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting port switch passage process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a jackpot determination random number and, if they match, determining a jackpot. That is, it is a program for executing the process of determining a big hit.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high probability state) than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). More specifically, the probability change large hit determination table in which a large number of the big hit determination values are set in advance (table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) and the number of the big hit determination values are A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side in FIG. 8A are set) that is set smaller than the jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is in the probable change state. If the gaming state is in the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the When the game is in a gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the large hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be a 15R probability variable jackpot or a 4R probability variable jackpot, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the special symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is reset, or at the timing of ending the special symbol change display of 50 times.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds directly to step S66.

  In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for the jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probable big hit”, “ 4R probability change big hit ") is determined as a big hit type (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for jackpot type determination extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the starting port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. .

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined big hit type in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is “15R probable big hit”, “01” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “4R probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data showing the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). More specifically, if the big hit flag is not set, “-”, which is a lost symbol, is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if it is determined to be "15R probable big hit", "7" is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "4R probable big hit", "3" is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined first, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined, but the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is described in this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for the jackpot type determination, and the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S67).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which one of the large hit variation pattern type determination tables is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  If the big hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state is set (step S93). The probability change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be a 15R probability variable jackpot or a 4R probability variable jackpot, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the special symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at the timing when the variable display is performed or when the variable display is completed 50 times. If the probable variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 sets the outlier variation pattern type determination table for probabilistic variation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Select (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  If the probable change flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of stored suspensions is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types as a normal variation pattern type determination table for a loss. Is selected (step S95). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types and uses the table for out-of-change time reduction. A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96, if the total number of pending storages is three or more, the outlier variation pattern type determination table for shortening the variation time is selected. When the gaming state is the probable change state, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table for the probabilistic change is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and if the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation may be determined in the process of step S99. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened fluctuation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state or when the total number of storages to be held is 3 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for the shortened variation used in the probable variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for the shortened variation based on the number of retained storages are different tables is shown. A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for the fluctuation.

  Even if the game state is the probable change state, if the total number of pending storages is substantially 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation is performed. It may not be necessary. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. A determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number 2 (the random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer), and selects the random number in the process of step S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (the random number for determining the variation pattern type) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98. One of them is selected (step S99). In addition, the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is read out from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 controls the random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol change designation command. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol change designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (Step S302) (Step S104).

  In the case where it is determined that there is a loss, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processes of steps S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and any variation pattern type determination table is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using the reach determination random number, the reach of the reach is determined in accordance with the total number of retained storages (or the first number of retained storages or the second number of retained storages). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not reach is performed so that the reach probability decreases as the number of pending storages increases.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 9) in accordance with the determined type of jackpot and the loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process moves to step S109. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is "15R certain big hit", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). It should be noted that it is determined whether or not the “15R probable big hit” is, specifically, by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. In addition, when the type of the big hit is “4R certain variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). It should be noted that it is determined whether or not the “4R probability variable big hit” is, specifically, by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the big hit is out, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S109).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S110).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state if it is set (step S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is the 15R certainty variable big hit, the big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is the 4R probability variable big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the type of the big hit is the 15R certain big hit or the 4R certain big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) to the timer before opening the special winning opening (step S134). Note that the timer before opening the special winning opening is a timer for measuring a time until the special winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the stop of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the big hit symbol is displayed). The time before the first round is started after the stop display is performed (corresponding to the time for performing the fanfare effect) is set in the timer before opening the special winning opening. For the first and subsequent rounds, an interval time between rounds (a device for performing an interval effect between rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set in the pre-winning opening timer.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of release corresponding to the type of the big hit in the number of times of release counter (step S135). For example, 15 times are set in the opening number counter if the hit is 15R, and 4 times if the hit is 4R.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  If the jackpot flag has not been set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag has been set (step S141). The process proceeds to S150. If the probability change flag is set, that is, if it is in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter has become 0 (step S143). . If it is not 0, the process moves to step S150. When it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, when the predetermined number of changes (50 times) are performed, the state is changed from the certain change state to the normal state. In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted in the case of a 15R probability variation big hit, and a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted in the case of a 4R probability variation big hit. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to a time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process ends.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S167). Then, "50" is set in the probability change counter (step S168), and the flow shifts to step S171.

  Then, in step S171, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 56 converts the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display into the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing a variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Variation display of special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, if the process shifts to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 sets a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol. After that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is performed and the special symbol display control data for displaying the stopped symbols is set, the setting data is not changed. Therefore, the latest special symbol display control data is used in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is kept stopped until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol change display flag is displayed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a deviation from occurring between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission processing. The time timer may be configured to decrement by one.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag has been described. However, in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, an end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .

  Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and is selected in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

  After step S706, a random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). After that, the procedure moves to step S702.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis process, first, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a fluctuation pattern command (step S614), effect control CPU 101 stores the received fluctuation pattern command in a fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designation command (step S619), effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag (step S621). Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is the normal state background designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). (Background screen) (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is the probable change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a red display) corresponding to the probable change state. (Color background screen) (step S683).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag or executes a process according to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis processing is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start process (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (step S802).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol and to derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to one of the big hit display processing (step S804) and the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing (step S800).

  Big hit display processing (step S804): If it is a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805).

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, when a special winning opening display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (during closing) is received, the interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of a big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag has been set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern designating the pseudo run is also used, and the pseudo run is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8002 the chance eye symbol ( For example, a combination of a symbol that does not become a reach but a big hit symbol and one symbol that is shifted, such as “223” or “445”, is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example illustrated in FIG. 27, when the received display result specifying command indicates “15R probable big hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 As a stop symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability change big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of effect symbols aligned with the same even symbol.

  Then, in the case of "missing" (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 1 specifying command), combinations of effect symbols other than the above are determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random symbol for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  In addition, also with respect to the effect symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left middle right is the same symbol) that recalls a big hit is referred to as a large hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the player of a loss is referred to as a "off symbol".

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting a notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, a predetermined announcement effect (for example, the reliability of the jackpot) is determined based on, for example, whether the variation to be started is a jackpot, if the variation is a jackpot, which jackpot type, or the variation pattern read out. Is determined, whether or not to execute a step-up notice that evolves to a stage corresponding to the step, a button effect that switches the effect screen by receiving an operation on the operation member from the player, and the like.

  After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a prompt effect setting process related to setting of the prompt effect (step S8003A). The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the above-mentioned character suggestion effect.

  After step S8003A, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table in accordance with the fluctuation pattern, the notice effect when executing the notice effect, and the effect set in the promotion effect setting process (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol). (Including an effect mode other than the effect symbol on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The effect time in the effect mode is set in the process timer setting value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and the background displayed on the display screen. Is displayed. In addition, it controls the flashing of the light emitter in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and also controls the sound output from the speaker 27.

  The process table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and the content of the announcement effect. If it is determined to execute the preview effect in the processing such as step S8004, it is not determined that the process table in which the data corresponding to the preview effect is set is selected and the preview effect is executed. In this case, a process table in which data corresponding to the announcement effect is not set is selected.

  In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanying the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. Instead of setting the symbol to be stop-displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-run or the temporary stop symbol in the slide effect. You may.

  After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the LED, and the accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

  After step S8006, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect setting process. In the promotion effect setting process, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change to be started is a super-reach change without pseudo-run (a change pattern of the change to be started is any of super PB3-1 to PB3-8). Is determined) (step S2601).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to execute the accessory suggestion effect in the fluctuation (the fluctuation pattern is any of super PB3-1 to PB3-8) in which the super reach is performed without the pseudo run. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that prompts the player to perform an operation in the role item suggestion effect. As the promotion effects, a first promotion effect that prompts a push operation on the push button 120 and a second promotion effect that prompts a tilt operation on the stick controller 122 are provided. The first promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed in the super reach A change, and the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed in the super reach B change.

  For example, when the operation on the push button 120 is detected during the effective period in the first promotion effect, the operation control of the movable character 50 is performed if the operation is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable character 50 is performed if the operation is not successful. I can't. In addition, for example, when an operation on the stick controller 122 is detected during the effective period in the second promotion effect, the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if the operation is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if the operation is lost. Is not done.

  In addition, in a variation in which a super-reach is performed without a pseudo-ream (the variation pattern is any of the super PB3-1 to PB3-8), a suggestion image (indicating a production effect to be executed in the future during the super-reach) A special effect indicating whether or not to display a “stock image” may be performed.

  As the specific effect, a first specific effect using a first roulette displayed substantially at the center of the effect display device 9 and a second specific effect using a second roulette displayed substantially at the lower portion of the effect display device 9 Direction is provided. Specifically, when executing the first specific effect, the first roulette is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol indicating a button (large), a symbol indicating a button (small)). For example, it indicates that a suggestion image is to be displayed, and that if a stop display is performed on a symbol (for example, “x”) different from a predetermined symbol, no suggestion image is displayed. Also, when executing the second specific effect, three squares are sequentially lit on the second roulette, and a symbol corresponding to the last lit square is a predetermined symbol (for example, a lever (large)). , A lever (small)) indicates that a suggestion image is to be displayed, and if the symbol corresponding to the last lit square is different from the predetermined symbol (for example, “x”), Is not displayed.

  As the suggestion image, a first suggestion image (button image) indicating that the first promotion effect is performed and a second suggestion image (lever image) indicating that the second promotion effect is performed are provided. I have. The first suggestion image (button image) is an image imitating the push button 120, and includes a button (large) having a high reliability for the big hit and a button (small) having a lower reliability for the big hit than the button (large). Is provided. The second suggestion image (lever image) is an image imitating the stick controller 122, and includes a lever (large) having a higher reliability for a big hit and a lever (small) having a lower reliability for a big hit than the lever (large). Is provided.

  When the first specific effect is executed, a pattern indicating that a button (large) is displayed as a suggestion image and a pattern indicating that a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image are displayed. There are patterns that are shown not to be. That is, when the first specific effect is performed, it is possible to determine that the button image is displayed as the suggestion image, and it is not possible to determine to display the lever image as the suggestion image.

  When the second specific effect is executed, a pattern indicating that a lever (large) is displayed as a suggestion image and a pattern indicating that a lever (small) is displayed as a suggestion image are displayed. There are patterns that are shown not to be. That is, when the second specific effect is performed, the configuration is such that the display of the lever image as the suggestion image can be determined, and the configuration of the display of the button image as the suggestion image cannot be determined.

  Hereinafter, a specific effect pattern indicated to display any suggestion image is referred to as a “success pattern”, and a specific effect pattern indicated not to display any suggestion image is referred to as a “failure pattern”. . In addition, performing a specific effect of a success pattern may be referred to as “success”, and performing a specific effect of a failure pattern may be referred to as “failing”.

  When any of the suggestion images is displayed, a stock release effect indicating that a promotion effect based on the suggestion image is to be performed is performed before executing the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image. Specifically, a character display such as “stock release” is performed on the effect display device 9.

  If it is determined in step S2601 that there is no super-reach change that does not involve a pseudo run, the prompt effect setting process ends. In the case of the super reach variation without the pseudo run, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the super reach to be executed is the super reach A (the variation pattern of the variation to be started is super PB3-1, PB3-3, PB3- 5, PB3-7 or not) (step S2602), and if it is Super Reach A, whether or not to execute the first specific effect, and if so, which pattern (success / failure) The first specific effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the first specific effect in the pattern) is performed (step S2603). Specifically, the first specific effect execution lottery is performed using the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table. In the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (A), whether or not to execute the first specific effect and the execution are performed in accordance with the variation pattern (variable display result (big hit, outlier) and presence or absence of a character suggestion effect). Although the determination values corresponding to the specific effect patterns (success patterns and failure patterns) in the case are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 30A, the ratio of the assigned determination values is set to simplify the description. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a first specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, in the case of a jackpot change (variation pattern: super PB3-7) in which a character suggestion effect is executed, the first specific effect is executed in a success pattern at a rate of 70%, and the first specific effect is executed in a failure pattern. The execution of the effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and the non-execution of the first specific effect is determined at a rate of 10%.

  Further, for example, in the case of a loss variation (variation pattern: super PB3-5) in which the character suggestion effect is executed, the execution of the first specific effect in the success pattern is performed at a rate of 50% and the first pattern in the failure pattern. The execution of the specific effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the non-execution of the first specific effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

  Also, for example, in the case of a jackpot variation (variation pattern: super PB3-3) in which the accessory suggestion effect is not executed, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 60% when the first specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. Not to do so is determined at a rate of 40%.

  Also, for example, in the case of a loss variation (variation pattern: super PB3-1) that does not execute the character-specified effect, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 30% when the first specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. Not to do so is determined at a rate of 70%.

  Thereafter, when it is determined that the first specific effect is not to be executed (N in step S2604), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S2615. When it is determined that the first specific effect is to be executed (Y in step S2604), if the pattern is a success pattern (Y in step S2605), the effect control CPU 101 determines the first suggestion image to be displayed. One suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2606). Specifically, a first suggestion image type determination lottery is performed using the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first suggested image type determination lottery table. In the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30C, the determination value corresponding to the first suggestion image type (button (large), button (small)) is determined according to the variable display result (big hit or miss). However, in the example shown in FIG. 30C, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a first suggestion image type determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the button (large) is determined at a rate of 70% and the button (small) is determined at a rate of 30% as the suggestion image.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of order, the button (large) is determined as a suggestion image at a rate of 40%, and the button (small) is determined at a rate of 60%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability for the big hit is such that the button (large)> the button (small).

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first specific effect of the success pattern, the first suggestion image determined in step S2606, the stock release effect, and the first promotion effect (step S2607), and step S2615 Move to. As a result, the process table for executing the first specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the first suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the first promotion effect is selected in step S8004. I have.

  If the pattern is a failure pattern (N in step S2605), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2608), and proceeds to step S2615. Thereby, the process table of the content for performing the first specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

  In step S2602, when it is Super Reach B, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second specific effect is to be executed, and executes the second specific effect in any pattern (success / failure pattern) when the second specific effect is executed. The second specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not is performed (step S2609). Specifically, the second specific effect execution lottery is performed using the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second specific effect execution lottery table. In the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (B), whether or not the second specific effect is to be executed and executed in accordance with the variation pattern (variable display result (big hit, out) and whether or not there is a character suggestion effect). Although the determination values corresponding to the specific effect patterns (success patterns and failure patterns) in the case are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 30B, the ratio of the assigned determination values is set to simplify the description. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a second specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: super PB3-8) in which a character suggestion effect is executed, the execution of the second specific effect in a success pattern is 50%, and the second specification in a failure pattern. The execution of the effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the non-execution of the second specific effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

  Also, for example, in the case of a loss variation (variation pattern: super PB3-6) in which an accessory suggestion effect is executed, the execution of the second specific effect in a success pattern is performed at a rate of 20%, and the second specific effect is executed in a failure pattern. The execution of the specific effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the non-execution of the second specific effect is determined at a rate of 50%.

  Also, for example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: super PB3-4) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 55% when the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. Not to do so is determined at a rate of 45%.

  Also, for example, in the case of a loss variation (variation pattern: super PB3-2) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 20% when the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. Not to do so is determined at an 80% rate.

  Here, comparing the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (A) with the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (B), the ratio executed in the success pattern is the first. The specific effect is higher than the second specific effect. That is, the display of the suggested effect and the promotion effect can be executed at a higher rate when the first specific effect is executed than when the second specific effect is executed (it is easy to succeed). Further, as described above, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the super reach B with the accessory suggestion effect is performed than when the super reach A with the accessory suggestion effect is performed. The reliability is “first promotion effect <second promotion effect”. From these facts, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect has a characteristic that, although it is easy to succeed (it is easy to display the suggestion image), when it succeeds, the promotion effect with low reliability for the big hit is executed. The second specific effect has a characteristic that, although it is difficult to succeed (it is difficult to display a suggestion image), when it succeeds, a promotion effect with high reliability for the big hit is executed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined that the second specific effect is not to be executed (N in step S2610), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S2615. When it is determined that the second specific effect is to be executed (Y in step S2610), if the pattern is a success pattern (Y in step S2611), the effect control CPU 101 determines the second suggestion image to be displayed. A 2 suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2612). Specifically, the second suggestion image type determination lottery is performed using the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30D is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second suggested image type determination lottery table. In the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (D), the determination values corresponding to the second suggestion image type (lever (large), lever (small)) according to the variable display result (big hit / out). However, in the example shown in FIG. 30 (D), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a second suggestion image type determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the lever (large) is determined at a ratio of 80% and the lever (small) is determined at a ratio of 20% as the suggestion image.

  Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of order, the lever (large) is determined as a suggestion image at a ratio of 30% and the lever (small) is determined at a ratio of 70%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability for the big hit is such that the lever (large)> the lever (small).

  Here, comparing the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30C with the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30D, the case where the first specific effect is executed, The selection ratio of the suggested image to be displayed is different between the case where the second specific effect is executed and the case where the second specific effect is executed. As described above, since any of the suggestion images can be displayed at different rates based on the type of the specific effect to be executed, the type of the specific effect can be noticed, and the interest can be improved. it can.

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second specific effect of the success pattern, the second suggestion image determined in step S2612, the stock release effect, and the second promotion effect (step S2613), and step S2615 Move to. As a result, the process table for executing the second specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the second suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the second promotion effect is selected in step S8004. I have.

  If the pattern is a failure pattern (N in step S2611), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2614), and proceeds to step S2615. Thereby, the process table of the content for performing the second specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

  In step S2615, the effect control CPU 101 performs a cut-in effect execution lottery for determining whether or not the cut-in effect is to be executed and, if so, the cut-in effect type (step S2615). The cut-in effect is an effect in which a specific image is cut-in and displayed when a predetermined operation of the player is detected. Specifically, a cut-in effect execution lottery is performed using the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30E is an explanatory diagram showing a cut-in effect execution lottery table. In the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (E), according to the variable display result (big hit, out), whether or not the cut-in effect is executed, and the cut-in effect type to be executed (the first cut-in effect) , The second cut-in effect), but in the example shown in FIG. 30 (E), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a cut-in effect execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  The first cut-in effect is an effect in which a specific image is cut-in and displayed when a press operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the second cut-in effect is an operation in which a tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is detected. In this case, a specific image is cut-in display.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the first cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 30%, the second cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 50%, and the cut-in effect is not executed. Is determined at a rate of 20%.

  Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of order, the first cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the second cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 10%, and the cut-in effect is not executed. Is determined at a rate of 70%.

  As a result, the reliability of the big hit is such that the first cut-in effect <the second cut-in effect.

  If it is determined that the cut-in effect is to be executed, the execution of the cut-in effect (first cut-in effect, second cut-in effect) determined in step S2615 is set (step S2617). As a result, a process table for executing the cut-in effect is selected in step S8004.

  When it is determined in step S2615 that the cut-in effect is not to be executed, or after step S2617, the effect control CPU 101 executes an operation pattern determination lottery for determining an operation pattern of the movable auditorium 50 (step S2621). ). In the present embodiment, as the operable timing of the movable accessory 50, a first timing, a second timing later than the first timing, and a third timing later than the second timing are provided. An operation pattern is obtained by patterning a combination of timings at which the movable auditory product 50 is operated. Note that the first timing to the third timing are all timings after the occurrence of the reach, and in the fluctuation for displaying the suggestion image, the timing is later than the display timing of the suggestion image. The first timing to the third timing may be different timings for each variation pattern, or may be uniformly determined.

  In this embodiment mode, an operation pattern shown in FIG. Specifically, an operation pattern Pt1 for moving the movable role 50 to the advanced position only at the first timing, an operation pattern Pt2 for moving the movable role 50 to the advanced position only at the second timing, and only at the third timing An operation pattern Pt3 for moving the movable auditorium 50 to the advanced position, an operation pattern Pt4 for moving the movable auditorium 50 to the advanced position at the first timing and the second timing, and a movable auditorium 50 at the first timing and the third timing. Movement pattern Pt5 to move the movable role 50 to the advanced position at the second timing and the third timing, and operation pattern Pt6 to move the movable role 50 to the advanced position at the second and third timings. An operation pattern Pt7 to be moved is provided. That is, operation patterns Pt1 to Pt3 for operating movable movable object 50 only once, operation patterns Pt4 to Pt6 for operating twice, and operation pattern Pt7 for operating three times are provided. In step S2621, the operation pattern is specifically selected using the operation pattern selection tables shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C).

  FIGS. 31B and 31C are explanatory diagrams showing an operation pattern selection table. In the operation pattern selection tables shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C, whether or not a suggestion image is displayed and a suggestion image to be displayed (lever (large), lever (small), button (large), button ( Although the judgment values corresponding to the motion patterns are assigned according to (small) and none), in the examples shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), they are assigned to simplify the description. The ratio of the judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for a lottery for selecting an operation pattern, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  FIG. 31B is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit operation pattern selection lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit. FIG. 31 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a loss operation pattern selection lottery table used when the variable display result is a loss.

  First, the case where the big hit operation pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 31B is used will be described.

  For example, when a lever (large) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 1%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 5%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 10%, and the operation pattern operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 18%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 23%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 29%.

  For example, when a lever (small) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 4%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 8%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 13%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 20%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 26%.

  For example, when a button (large) is displayed as the suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 9%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 10%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 13%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt6 at an rate of 18%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 21%.

  For example, when a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 12%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 12%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 13%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 16%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 18%.

  For example, when the suggestion image is not displayed, the operation pattern Pt1 is 14%, the operation pattern Pt2 is 14%, the operation pattern Pt3 is 14%, and the operation pattern Pt4 is 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt6 is selected at a rate of 15%, and the operation pattern Pt7 is selected at a rate of 15%.

  Next, a case will be described in which the loss operation pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 31C is used.

  For example, when a lever (large) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 15%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 14%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 14%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 14%.

  For example, when the lever (small) is displayed as the suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 18%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 16%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 15%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 13%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 12%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 12%.

  For example, when a button (large) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 21%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 18%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 15%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 13%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 10%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 9%.

  For example, when a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image, the operation pattern Pt1 operates at a rate of 26%, the operation pattern Pt2 operates at a rate of 20%, the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 15%, and the operation pattern Pt3 operates at a rate of 14%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 13%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 8%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 4%.

  For example, when the suggestion image is not displayed, the operation pattern Pt1 is 29%, the operation pattern Pt2 is 23%, the operation pattern Pt3 is 18%, and the operation pattern Pt4 is 10%. The operation pattern Pt5 is selected at a rate of 5%, the operation pattern Pt6 at a rate of 5%, and the operation pattern Pt7 at a rate of 1%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio in the case of a big hit is Pt1 <Pt2 <Pt3 <Pt4 <Pt5 <Pt6 <Pt7, and the selection ratio in the case of a miss is Pt1> Pt2> Pt3>. Pt4> Pt5> Pt6> Pt7. As a result, the reliability of the big hit is Pt1 <Pt2 <Pt3 <Pt4 <Pt5 <Pt6 <Pt7, and the reliability of the big hit increases as the number of operations of the movable accessory 50 increases. That is, since the movable auditors 50 can give a sense of expectation to the player by operating, the stress applied to the player can be reduced by shielding the suggestion image.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the later the timing at which the movable accessory 50 operates, the higher the reliability with respect to the big hit. Thereby, attention can be paid to the operation timing of the movable accessory 50, and the interest can be improved.

  Thereafter, the selected operation pattern is set (step S2622). In the present embodiment, the movement control of the movable auditors 50 is performed at least once in the super-reach variation without the pseudo-run, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of not moving the movable auditors 50 is performed. A pattern may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the movable accessory 50 is controlled to move even when the suggestion image is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory 50 is controlled only when the suggestion image is displayed. 50 may be displayed.

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol effecting process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the first promotion effect execution timing (step S3201), and if it is not the first promotion effect execution timing, shifts to step S3204. The first promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the first promotion effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. In addition, when the execution of the first promotion effect is not set (when step S2607 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the first promotion effect execution timing.

  If it is the first promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a first valid period flag indicating a first valid period in which the operation on the push button 120 in the first promotion effect is valid (step In step S3202, a button operation promotion display for prompting an operation on the push button 120 is performed (step S3203).

  In step S3204, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first validity period flag is set (step S3204). If not, the process proceeds to step S3221. If set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S3207 when the operation on the push button 120 is received (Y in step S3205) or when the end timing of the first valid period is reached (Y in step S3206). I do. The end timing of the first valid period is a timing for ending the first valid period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. Note that a timing after a lapse of a predetermined period from the first promotion effect execution timing may be the end timing of the first validity period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the first promotion effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be regarded as the end timing of the first valid period.

  In step S3207, if there is a big hit change, effect control CPU 101 performs a role action control for moving movable movable piece 50 to the advanced position (step S3208), and resets the first validity period flag (step S3209). . In step S3208, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable role 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period of time, the movable role 50 is moved from the advanced position to the retracted position.

  In the present embodiment, when the pressing operation on the push button 120 is not detected during the first valid period, the movable role 50 is advanced to the advanced position at the timing when the first valid period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the push operation on the push button 120 is not detected during the first validity period, the control to advance the movable auditorium 50 to the advance position may not be performed. Good.

  In addition, when a pressing operation on the push button 120 is detected during the first valid period, the movable role 50 is immediately advanced to the advanced position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to wait until the operation is completed, and then advance movable movable object 50 to the advanced position.

  Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the second promotion effect execution timing (step S3221), and shifts to step S3224 if it is not the second promotion effect execution timing. The second promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the second promotion effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. In addition, when the execution of the second promotion effect is not set (when step S2613 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the second promotion effect execution timing.

  If it is the second promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second valid period flag indicating a second valid period in which the operation on the stick controller 122 in the second promotion effect is valid (step In step S3222, a lever operation promotion display for prompting the stick controller 122 to perform an operation is performed (step S3223).

  In step S3224, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second validity period flag has been set (step S3224). If not set, the process proceeds to step S3301. If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S3227 when the operation to the stick controller 122 is received (Y in step S3225) or when the end timing of the second valid period is reached (Y in step S3226). I do. The end timing of the second valid period is a timing for ending the second valid period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. Note that a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the second promotion effect execution timing may be the end timing of the second effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the second promotion effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be the end timing of the second validity period.

  In step S3227, if there is a big hit change, effect control CPU 101 performs the role action operation control for moving movable movable piece 50 to the advanced position (step S3228), and resets the second validity period flag (step S3229). . In step S3228, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable role 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable role 50 is moved from the advanced position to the retracted position.

  In the present embodiment, if no tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the second valid period, the movable role 50 is advanced to the advanced position at the timing when the second valid period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the tilting operation to the stick controller 122 is not detected during the first valid period, the control for moving the movable auditorium 50 to the advanced position may not be performed. Good.

  Further, when the tilting operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the second valid period, the movable role 50 is immediately advanced to the advanced position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to wait until the operation is completed, and then advance movable movable object 50 to the advanced position.

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the cut-in effect execution timing (step S3301). If it is not the cut-in effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3304. The cut-in effect execution timing is a timing for starting a cut-in effect, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. If the execution of the cut-in effect has not been set (if step S2617 has not been performed), it is determined that it is not the cut-in effect execution timing.

  When it is the cut-in effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a cut-in effect period flag indicating that the cut-in effect period is a cut-in effect period that enables the operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the cut-in effect. (Step S3302), an operation prompting image corresponding to the cut-in effect type (a button operation prompting image for prompting an operation on the push button 120 for the first cut-in effect, and a stick controller 122 for the second cut-in effect) A lever operation prompting image for prompting operation is displayed (step S3303).

  In step S3304, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the cut-in effective period flag has been set (step S3304). If not set, the process proceeds to step S3310. When set, that is, during the cut-in validity period, the effect control CPU 101 performs an operation according to the cut-in type (for the first cut-in effect, the operation on the push button 120, the second cut-in effect, If it is determined that the operation on the stick controller 122 has been received (Y in step S3305) or the end timing of the cut-in effective period (Y in step S3307), the flow shifts to step S3308. The end timing of the cut-in effective period is a timing for ending the cut-in effective period, and is a timing predetermined for each variation pattern. Note that the timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the cut-in effect execution timing may be the end timing of the cut-in effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the cut-in effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be the end timing of the cut-in effective period.

  In step S3308, effect control CPU 101 performs cut-in display (step S3308), and resets the cut-in effective period flag (step S3309).

  In the present embodiment, when no operation is detected during the cut-in effective period, the cut-in display is performed at the timing when the cut-in effective period ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. If no operation is detected during the cut-in effective period, the cut-in display may not be performed.

  In addition, when an operation is detected during the cut-in validity period, the cut-in display is immediately performed.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cut-in display is performed after waiting for the cut-in validity period to end. It may be performed.

  In step S3310, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the promotion effect is the set promotion effect execution variation (step S3310), and if the execution is the promotion effect execution variation (step S2607 or S2613 is performed). If so, the process moves to step S8101. When it is not the promotion effect execution fluctuation (when step S2607 or S2613 is not performed), it is determined whether or not it is the accessory operation timing (step S3311). The accessory operation timing is a timing provided in advance for each variation pattern in a variation accompanied by an accessory suggestion effect. Specifically, the same timing as the above-described first effective period end timing or second effective period end timing may be set as the accessory operation timing. If it is the timing of the accessory operation, the effect control CPU 101 performs the accessory operation control for causing the movable accessory 50 to advance to the advanced position (step S3212). In step S3312, specifically, the motor 86 is driven to move the movable role 50 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable role 50 is moved from the advanced position to the retracted position.

  Note that the case where step S3312 is executed is a case where the jackpot variation pattern (super PB3-7, PB3-8) accompanied by the character-effect suggestion effect is selected, but the specific effect of the success pattern is not set. is there.

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by one (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variable time timer by one (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S8032) (step S8112).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect design fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of an effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862. The process moves to step S867 without repeatedly executing.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (losing symbol or big hit symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbols in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When a big hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S866), and sets a fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2). It is determined whether or not the specified command reception flag has been set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Then, effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when a lost symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as soon as the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when a specific effect is performed. FIGS. 35 (A1) to 35 (A6) show display examples of the effect display device 9 when the first specific effect of the success pattern is performed. FIGS. 35 (B1) to 35 (B6) show the successes. The display example of the effect display device 9 when performing the 2nd specific effect of a pattern is shown.

  First, a display example in the case where the first specific effect of the success pattern is performed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (A1), after it is shown that the game has developed into Super Reach A, the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (A2). Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (A3), the variable display of the first roulette T1 ends and the symbol indicating the button (large) is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (A4), the button (large) becomes the stock image. Displayed as ST. Thereby, the player can recognize that the first promotion effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the first promotion effect, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (A5), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 35 (A6). The button image BG and the meter image indicating the remaining time of the first valid period are displayed, and the first promotion effect is performed.

  Next, a display example when the second specific effect of the success pattern is performed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (B1), it is indicated that the game has developed into Super Reach B, and then the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (B2). In the illustrated example, the left square is a lever (large), the middle square is a gap indicating that no suggestion image is displayed, and the right square is a lever (small).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (B3), the square of the lever (large) in the second roulette T2 is lit last and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (B4), the lever (large) is displayed as the stock image ST. You. Thereby, the player can recognize that the second promotion effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the second promotion effect, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (B5), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 35 (B6). The lever image LG and the meter image indicating the remaining time of the second valid period are displayed, and the second promotion effect is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 (A2) and 35 (B2), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is displayed substantially at the center of the effect display device 9, and the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is effect display. By being displayed substantially below the device 9, the first roulette T1 has higher visibility than the second roulette T2.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A4) and 35 (B4), the stock image ST is displayed at the same position when any specific effect is executed.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example in the case where the stock release effect is performed after the cut-in effect. For example, when the button (large) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 36A and the start timing of the cut-in effect is reached, the operation for the cut-in effect is performed as shown in FIG. The promotion display CT is displayed. At this time, an execution example of the first cut-in effect is shown. Then, when an operation on the push button 120 is received or the cut-in effective period ends, cut-in display is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, by not deleting the display of the stock image ST, it is easy for the player to recognize that the stock image ST does not correspond to the cut-in effect.

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the first promotion effect, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 36 (4), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 36 (5). The button image BG is displayed, and the first promotion effect is performed.

  As described above, when the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the displayed suggestion image is the same as the operation in the cut-in effect performed as a different effect from the promotion effect (for example, in both cases, the push button 120 is pressed). In this case, the suggestion image is displayed with a higher display priority than that of the cut-in effect (see FIG. 36 (3)). Is to impress the player that it is another production. On the other hand, if the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the displayed suggestion image and the operation in the cut-in production performed as a different effect from the promotion effect are different operations, for example, a button (large ) Is displayed, but when performing a cut-in effect that prompts a tilt operation on the stick controller 122, the effect suggested by the suggestion image is unlikely to be mistaken for a cut-in effect, and is therefore lower than the suggestion image. The cut-in display may be displayed with a higher display priority. Thereby, it is possible to display the suggestion image without reducing the effect of the cut-in effect.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game, and includes a player's operation (in this example, pressing operation on push button 120, tilting operation on stick controller 122). ) (In this example, the push sensor 124 and the tilt direction sensor unit 123), and a detection effect (in this example, the movable role 50 is moved to the advanced position) based on the detection of the operation by the detection means. (In this example, the part that executes steps S3208 and S3228 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and a promotion effect that prompts an operation (in this example, the push button 120). (A first promotion effect that prompts a push operation on the stick controller 122 and a second promotion effect that prompts a tilt operation on the stick controller 122). Outgoing execution means (in this example, the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is set by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100, and then step S8004 is performed, and step S8006 is performed. The specific effect execution means (in this example, the effect that executes S8105) and one of a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, the first specific effect and the second specific effect) having different effect modes. A part of the control microcomputer 100 that sets the first specific effect or the second specific effect by executing any of steps S2607, S2608, S2613, and S2614, and then performs step S8004, and performs steps S8006 and S8105. ), And after the specific effect is executed, the promotion effect A plurality of suggestion images (in this example, a first suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)) suggesting that the first promotion effect is performed), a second promotion effect Image display control means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer) capable of displaying any of the second suggestion images (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) indicating that the execution is performed. 100, the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image is set by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613, and then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed). The means can execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image (in this example, the effect control microcontroller is used). The computer 100 can execute the first promotion effect based on the end of the display of the first suggestion image (button image), and can execute the first promotion effect based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image). 2 promotion effect can be executed (see FIG. 35)), and the suggestion image display control means can display any one of the plurality of suggestion images at different rates based on the type of the executed specific effect (see FIG. 35). In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display the button image when the first specific effect is executed, and can display the lever image when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 35). )) Thereby, the type of the specific effect can be noticed, and the interest can be improved.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the player's operation that can be detected by the detecting means is described as an example of a pressing operation on the push button 120 and a tilting operation on the stick controller 122, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pressing operation on the cross key 150, a pressing operation on the trigger button 123, an operation on a jog dial that can be turned, or an operation on a touch panel that can be touched or pressed can be detected as the operation of the player. Alternatively, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and an image sensor (CCD sensor, CMOS sensor) may be able to detect a motion of a player who does not contact the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, an effect of causing the movable auditory product 50 to advance to the advanced position can be executed as a detection effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the effect display device 9, an effect that outputs a predetermined sound from the speaker 27, and an effect that causes a predetermined light emitting member to emit light may be executable as a detection effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of informing whether or not a big hit is performed as the detection effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is a big hit that indicates the reliability of the big hit. An effect that is not determined or an effect that may or may not be a big hit may be executed as a detected effect.

  In the present embodiment, two types of promotion effects (first promotion effect and second promotion effect) can be executed. However, a single type of promotion effect may be executed. Alternatively, three or more types of promotion effects may be executable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of promotion effects for prompting different operations (operations for different operation members) can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a common operation is prompted. A plurality of promotion effects may be executable. Specifically, as a plurality of promotion effects for prompting a push operation on the push button 120, a large display promotion display for displaying a large button image imitating the push button 120 and a small display promotion display for displaying a small button image are executed. It may be possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of specific effects having different effect modes, a first specific effect displaying the first roulette and a second specific effect displaying the second roulette can be executed. However, the specific presentation mode is not limited to these. For example, an effect that displays whether an item cast by a character is within a predetermined frame, or an effect that counts down a time until a suggestion image is displayed, such as an effect that is executed as a specific effect. You may.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed at the timing provided for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific effect may be executed at a timing determined by lottery among a plurality of timings. In addition, the specific effect may be executed in synchronization with the change of the normal symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a success pattern for displaying a suggestion image when a specific effect is executed and a failure pattern for not displaying a suggestion image are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. When an effect is executed, a suggestion image may be displayed (it always succeeds).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is always executed when the suggestion image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pattern in which a suggestion image is displayed and a promotion effect is executed, and a pattern in which a suggestion image is displayed but a promotion effect is not executed may be provided.

  Further, the display mode of the suggestion image may be configured to indicate the reliability of the execution of the promotion effect. For example, it may be suggested that the above-mentioned button (large) performs the first promotion effect at a higher rate than the button (small).

  Also, as a characteristic of each specific effect, the first specific effect is likely to be successful (easy to display a suggestion image), but when successful, a suggestion image with low reliability of executing the promotion effect is likely to be displayed, while the second specific effect is easy to display. Although the specific effect is unlikely to succeed (it is difficult to display the suggestion image), when it succeeds, the suggestion image having a high reliability of executing the promotion effect may be easily displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the suggestion image is executed (stock is released) at the timing immediately before notifying whether or not it is a big hit in the super reach. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a specific effect is performed during a predetermined change and a suggestion image is displayed, after the end of the change (for example, during the next change after the change, during the jackpot game state), the stock is changed. It is good also as being able to be emitted and a detection effect to be performed.

  Further, the stock may be released at any one of a plurality of timings. For example, when the stock reaches one of the timing A immediately before the notification of whether or not a big hit has occurred in the super reach and the timing B before the timing A (for example, the timing for executing the above-described cut-in effect). It may be released. This makes it possible to pay attention to the timing at which the stock is released.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the plurality of suggestion images, a button image and a lever image each suggesting the execution of a different type of promotion effect are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A plurality of suggestion images suggesting the execution of the promotion effect may be displayed. Specifically, a first button image and a second button image can be displayed as a plurality of suggestion images, and any of the button images suggests that a promotion effect prompting an operation on the push button 120 is executed. Is also good.

  In the present embodiment, when the first specific effect is executed in a success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the lever image is displayed). On the other hand, when the second specific effect is executed in a success pattern, the lever image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the button image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the button image can be displayed). No) to realize "displaying one of a plurality of suggested images at different rates based on the type of specific effect performed", but the specific selection rate It is not limited. For example, when the first specific effect is executed in a success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 70% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 30%, while the second specific effect is displayed in a success pattern. When executed, the button image may be displayed at a rate of 20% and the lever image may be displayed at a rate of 80%.

  In the present embodiment, special effect execution means (in this example, effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of special effects (in this example, super reach A and super reach B). , A step of executing steps S8004 and S8105 when a variation pattern with super reach is selected), the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect during execution of the special effect, and Any one of the plurality of specific effects can be executed at a different rate based on the type of the effect. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first specification when the super reach A is being executed. An effect can be executed, and when the super reach B is being executed, the second specific effect can be executed (see FIG. 35). . Thereby, the type of the specific effect can be noticed, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the super reach is described as a special effect, but any effect such as a changing notice effect or a big hit effect may be executed as a special effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of Super Reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 0% ( That is, the second specific effect cannot be executed) On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of the super reach B, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 0%. Executing a specific effect (that is, the second specific effect cannot be executed) to “execute one of a plurality of specific effects at different rates based on the type of the special effect being executed” However, the specific selection ratio is not limited to this. For example, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of the super reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 70% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 30%, while the super reach B is executed. When the specific effect is executed during the process, the first specific effect may be executed at a rate of 20% and the second specific effect may be executed at a rate of 80%.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the specific effect that has been executed. The suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 35). Thereby, the type of the specific effect can be noticed, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the display of the suggestion image, an effect executing means (in this example, a cut-in effect) capable of executing an effect (cut-in effect in this example) different from the detected effect based on the detection of the motion. And a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, a stock release effect) indicating that an enhanced effect based on the suggestion image is to be executed in the effect control microcomputer 100. (In this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a portion that sets the stock release effect by executing one of steps S2607 and S2613, performs step S8004, and executes steps S8006 and S8105). The suggestion image display control means terminates the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed (this So the effect control microcomputer 100, the stock release effect finishes displaying suggestion image from the end (see FIG. 36)) was decided. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different visibility (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a Either a first specific effect in which the first roulette is displayed substantially at the center or a second specific effect in which the second roulette is displayed substantially at the lower portion of the effect display device 9 can be executed), and the suggestion image display control The means may or may not display the suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether any one of a success pattern and a failure pattern ), And a higher ratio of suggestion images is obtained when a specific effect of high visibility type is executed than when a specific effect of low visibility type is executed. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specific effect in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect (see FIGS. 30A and 30B)). I decided that. As a result, when a specific effect of a type with high visibility is executed, a suggestion image is displayed at a higher ratio than when a specific effect of a type with low visibility is executed. Can be.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the display position closer to the center of the display area of the effect display device 9 is a specific effect with higher visibility, but the higher the visibility based on other factors. May be set. For example, the larger the displayed image, the higher the visibility may be, or the higher the display density, the higher the visibility.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the accessory suggestion effect is executed in a fluctuation in which none of the promotion effects is executed, the operation of the movable accessory 50 is automatically controlled at a predetermined timing. It is not limited. For example, in addition to the push button 120 whose operation is promoted in the first promotion effect and the stick controller 122 whose operation is promoted in the second promotion effect, other operation means are provided. In the case of executing the accessory suggestion effect in the variation that is not executed, the operation of the movable accessory 50 may be controlled based on the operation of the other operation means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the accessory suggestion effect can be executed only in a change not accompanied by the pseudo-run, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible. That is, a specific effect, display of a suggestion image, and a promotion effect may be performed even in a change involving a pseudo-run.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, a movable member (movable accessory 50 in this example) capable of moving operation, and movable control means (movable member 50) capable of controlling the moving operation of the movable member. In the example, the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a part that sets an operation pattern in step S2622, performs step S8004, and then executes steps S8006 and S8105). It is possible to move the movable member from the (retreat position in this example) to a position (in this example, the advance position) that blocks at least a part of the suggestion image, and the movable member moves at least the suggestion image in a specific period. A result that is advantageous to the player is reported at a higher rate when the number of times of partially shielding is large than when the number of times of partial blockage is small (in this example, The outgoing control microcomputer 100 determines an operation pattern using the operation pattern selection lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C, thereby selecting an operation pattern with a large number of operations of the movable accessory 50. In the case, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed at a higher rate than when the operation pattern with the smaller number of operations is selected). Thereby, the stress given to the player by the movable member shielding the suggestion image can be reduced.

  Specifically, if the number of times the movable member shields the suggestion image is high, the frequency at which the suggestion image becomes difficult to see becomes high, which may cause stress to the player, but if configured as in this embodiment, In addition, as the number of times the movable member shields the suggestion image increases, the degree of expectation that the big hit is controlled increases, so that the stress applied to the player can be reduced.

  The “position at which at least a part of the suggestion image is shielded” is a concept including a position at which a part of the suggestion image is shielded and a position at which the entirety of the suggestion image is shielded.

  If the gaming machine is capable of displaying a plurality of types of suggestion images as in the present embodiment, not all types of suggestion images may necessarily be shielded by the movable member, and some types of suggestion images may be movable. What is necessary is just that a member shields.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, wherein the suggestion image display control means Can be displayed during the variable display of the suggestion image indicating that the execution is performed (in this example, during the change of the special symbol, the change of the effect symbol), and the number of times the movable member shields at least a part of the suggestion image The variable display with a larger number is controlled in an advantageous state at a higher rate than the variable display with a smaller number of times (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the operations shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C). By determining an operation pattern using the pattern selection lottery table, a case where an operation pattern with a large number of operations of the movable auditory product 50 is selected is compared with a case where an operation pattern with a small number of operations is selected. There controlling the jackpot gaming state in a ratio). Thus, the stress applied to the player by the movable member blocking the suggestion image during the variable display can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display is described as an example of the “specific period” in which the suggestion image can be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, all of them may be set as the “specific period”.

  Further, "a result advantageous to the player is notified" means that a promotion effect advantageous to the player is executed and that a result advantageous to the player unrelated to the promotion effect is reported. It is a concept that includes.

  The notification of an advantageous result for the player that is not related to the promotion effect may be that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as in the present embodiment. In addition, when the period controlled in the jackpot gaming state is set to the “specific period”, a bigger jackpot (a jackpot controlled in a probable change state (for example, a probable change big hit)) advantageous to the player, and more game balls can be paid out. Notification of a jackpot (for example, a jackpot with a large number of rounds) or notification for promoting establishment of a condition for controlling to a probable change state (for example, winning of a game ball in a specific area), The notification may be "a result advantageous to the player".

  Specifically, the gaming machine is provided with a 4-round jackpot and a 16-round jackpot, and starts displaying a suggestion image at the start of round 1 in the jackpot gaming state, and is suggested by the suggestion image in round 4. It is also possible to notify which jackpot type is based on the number of times the movable member is moved to a position at which at least a part of the suggested image is shielded in round 2 to round 3. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an advantageous result for the player is notified based on the number of times that movable movable object 50 blocks at least a part of the suggestion image. A result advantageous to the player may be notified based on the length of the period in which a part is shielded. For example, a change in which the movable role object 50 blocks at least a part of the suggestion image for 3 seconds is greater than a change in which the movable role item 50 blocks at least a portion of the suggestion image for one second. The reliability may be high.

  Note that the period during which movable movable object 50 blocks at least a part of the suggestion image may be a period during which movable movable object 50 blocks the suggested image once, or movable movable object 50 may block the suggested image a plurality of times. It may be the total period when shielding.

  Further, the display start timing of the suggestion image and the operation timing of the movable accessory 50 are not limited to after the occurrence of the reach, and may be before the occurrence of the reach. In addition, the display start timing of the suggestion image may be before the occurrence of the reach, and the operation timing of the movable role object 50 may be after the occurrence of the reach.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the greater the number of times that the movable auditory product 50 blocks the suggestion image, the higher the reliability with respect to the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If a promotion image to be promoted is displayed, the greater the number of times that the movable auditory product 50 blocks the promotion image, the higher the reliability of the big hit may be. Specifically, this is a promotion effect in which a continuous hit to the push button 120 is received during a valid period of 10 seconds, and if a promotion image for prompting continuous press to the push button 120 is displayed during the valid period, the effective image is displayed. The greater the number of times that the movable auditory product 50 blocks the promotion image during the period, the higher the reliability of the big hit may be.

  Further, although the description is omitted in the present embodiment, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to execute any of a plurality of types of promotion effects with different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state. The suggestion image indicating that the low-expected promotion effect controlled in the advantageous state is executed is changed to the suggestion image indicating that the high-expected promotion effect controlled in the advantageous state is executed and displayed. It may be possible. For example, each effect may be executed as in the display example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when the display mode of the suggestion image changes when the button (small) is displayed as the suggestion image. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (1), after it has been shown that the game has developed into Super Reach A, the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (2). Then, the variable display of the first roulette T1 ends as shown in FIG. 37 (3) and the button (small) is stopped and displayed, and the button (small) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 37 (4). Is done.

  Thereafter, the stock image ST may be changed from the button (small) to the button (large) as shown in FIG. 37 (5), or the stock image ST may be changed to the button (small) as shown in FIG. 37 (6). May be changed to lever (large).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 100 determines the change pattern of the suggestion image in steps S2606 and S2612, and performs the effect using a process table corresponding to the determined change pattern, thereby changing the change of the suggestion image. Can be realized. Examples of the change pattern include a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a button (large), a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (small), and a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (large). And a pattern that does not change from the button (small) may be provided.

  As described above, the advantageous state control means (in this example, the portion capable of executing steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling the player to an advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game state). ), The promotion effect execution means includes a plurality of types of promotion effects (in the present example, the first promotion effect and the reliability of a bigger hit than the first promotion effect) having different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state. Any of the second promotion effect) can be executed, and the suggestion image display control means is controlled to the advantageous state from the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect of low expectation controlled to the advantageous state is executed. Can be changed to a suggestion image indicating that a highly-promoted promotion effect is to be executed (in this example, the execution of the second promotion effect is performed from the button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect). Can vary in Sosonokasuru lever image (see FIG. 37)) may be. This allows the suggestion image to change after the suggestion image is displayed, so that the suggestion image can be noticed.

  Here, an example is shown in which the button (small) displayed as the stock image ST changes to another suggestion image before the stock release effect is executed, but the button (small) is changed after the stock release effect is executed. May be changed to another suggestion image. For example, the button (small) may change to another suggestion image when the stock release effect is performed and the display of the suggestion image ends, and the promotion effect corresponding to the suggestion image after the change may be executed.

  Further, the number of times the suggestion image is changed is not limited to one, and may be two or more times.

  Further, a change suggestion effect that suggests that the suggestion image changes may be executable, or the change suggestion effect may be executable even when a pattern that does not change is set.

  Also, here, from the suggestion image indicating that the low-expected promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed, to the suggestion image indicating that the high-expected promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed. Although the changing is described, in a gaming machine that suggests the reliability of executing the promotion effect by the display mode of the suggestion image, the reliability of executing the promotion effect is reduced from the suggestion image having low reliability of executing the promotion effect. It may be changed to a suggestive image with a high degree.

  Further, the movement of the movable role object 50 and the change of the suggestion image may be related. For example, each effect may be executed as in a display example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation control of the movable role object 50 and the change of the suggestion image. For example, when the button (small) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 38 (1), it is suggested that the movable role 50 is moved to the advanced position as shown in FIG. 38 (2). When the image is occluded, the stock image ST does not change as shown in FIG. 38 (3), but if the movable role object 50 is still controlled at the retracted position, as shown in FIG. 38 (4). ST may be changeable from a button (small) to a lever (large).

  In this way, the suggestion image display control means, when the movable member shields at least a part of the suggestion image, from the suggestion image indicating that a low-expected promotion effect controlled to an advantageous state is performed, It does not change to the suggestion image indicating that the highly-produced promotion effect controlled to the advantageous state is executed. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the movable auditorium 50 does not block the suggestion image. Only as long as the button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect can be changed to a lever image suggesting the execution of the second promotion effect (see FIG. 38). Thus, it is possible to prevent the stress from being applied to the player by changing the suggestion image when the suggestion image is difficult to see.

  Conversely, the suggestion image display control means, when the movable member is blocking at least a part of the suggestion image, from the suggestion image indicating that a low-expected promotion effect controlled to an advantageous state is executed. , Is changed to a suggestion image indicating that a highly-produced promotion effect controlled to be in an advantageous state is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the movable character 50 is blocking the suggestion image). As long as it is possible, the button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect can be changed to the lever image suggesting the execution of the second promotion effect). This makes it possible to surprise the player by changing the suggestion image when the suggestion image is difficult to see, thereby improving the interest of the game. Further, every time the movable auditory product 50 is controlled to a position at which the suggestion image is shielded, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the suggestion image changes.

  Further, it may indicate the reliability of the change of the suggestion image based on the number of times or the period in which the movable auditory product 50 is controlled to the position where the suggestion image is blocked. For example, the suggestion image may be more likely to change (or harder to change) as the number of times the movable auditorium 50 is controlled to the advanced position is increased. The suggestion image may be easy to change (or hard to change).

  Further, the type of the suggested image after the change may be suggested based on the number of times or the period in which the movable role object 50 is controlled to the position where the suggested image is blocked. For example, as the number of times the movable auditorium 50 is controlled to the advanced position is increased, the image may be more likely to change (or harder to change) to a suggestion image suggesting a promotion effect with higher reliability for the big hit. As the time during which the 50 is controlled to the advanced position is longer, it may be easier (or harder) to change to a suggestion image indicating a promotion effect with high reliability for the big hit.

  Further, although the description has been omitted in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of movable members are provided, and it is advantageous at different ratios based on which of the plurality of movable members shields at least a part of the suggested image. The state may be controlled. Specifically, description will be made using the following first modification. The description of the same parts as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  For example, in the first modification, a first movable role Y1 and a second movable role Y2 are provided on the game board 6. The first movable role Y1 is the same as the movable role 50 described above. The second movable role Y2 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9, is capable of rotating counterclockwise around the axis 51 a, and is in a retracted position (not overlapped with the effect display device 9). It is configured to be able to advance from the position shown in FIG. 39 (1) to the advance position (the position shown in FIG. 39 (3)) which is superimposed on the suggestion image display area of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the movable accessory in the first modification. For example, in the first modification, when the button (large) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 39A, the first movable auditorium Y1 moves to the advanced position as shown in FIG. There is a case where the suggestion image is blocked by the movement control, and a case where the suggestion image is blocked by the movement control of the second movable auditorium Y2 to the advance position as shown in FIG. .

  The effect control CPU 101 according to the first modification determines which one of the first movable role Y1 and the second movable role Y2 is to be operated at the start of the change (for example, immediately before the processing of step S2621). The determined movable character selection lottery is executed, and the operation pattern of the selected movable character is determined in step S2621. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 performs a movable role selection lottery using the movable role selection lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a movable character selection lottery table according to the first modification. In the movable character selection lottery table shown in FIG. 40, the determination values corresponding to the movable character to be controlled (the first movable character Y1 and the second movable character Y2) are determined in accordance with the variable display result (big hit or miss). Although they are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for movable character selection lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the first movable role Y1 is selected at a rate of 80%, and the second movable role Y2 is selected at a rate of 20%. Further, when the variable display result is out of order, the first movable role Y1 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the second movable role Y2 is selected at a rate of 70%. As described above, in the first modification, when the movement of the first movable role Y1 is controlled to the advanced position (see FIG. 39 (2)), the movement of the second movable role Y2 is controlled to the advanced position. The reliability for the big hit is higher than in the case (see FIG. 39 (3)).

  As described above, in the first modification, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and includes a plurality of movable members (in the present example, the first movable role Y1 and the second movable role Y2). In the present example, it is controlled in an advantageous state at a different rate based on which movable member of the plurality of movable members shields at least a part of the suggestion image (in this example, the first movable role Y1 is the suggestion image). When the second movable role Y2 blocks the suggestion image, the game is controlled to the big hit game state at a higher rate when the second movable role Y2 blocks the suggestion image (see FIGS. 39 and 40). Thereby, the movement of the movable member can be noticed.

  Further, if the gaming machine has a plurality of movable auditoriums, and any movable auditorium can be controlled to a position at which the suggestion image is shielded, the suggestion is made based on which movable auditoria shielded the suggestion image. It may indicate the degree of reliability for a change in the image. For example, the suggestion image may be changed at a higher rate (or lower rate) when the first movable role Y1 blocks the suggestion image than when the second movable role Y2 blocks the suggestion image. Good.

  In addition, if the gaming machine has a plurality of movable auditoriums, and any movable auditorium can be controlled to a position at which the suggestion image is shielded, after a change based on which movable auditorium shields the suggestion image, May be suggested. For example, when the first movable role Y1 blocks the suggestion image, a change to a suggestion image suggesting a promotion effect that has a higher reliability for the big hit than when the second movable role Y2 blocks the suggestion image. It may be easy (or hard to change).

  In addition, the movable auditorium to be operated and the operation pattern are determined by lottery separately. However, the operation pattern including the information of the movable auditorium to be operated may be determined by collective lottery. For example, an operation pattern Pt11 for moving the first movable role Y1 to the advanced position only at the first timing, an operation pattern Pt12 for moving the second movable role Y2 to the advanced position only at the first timing,. An operation pattern Pt51 for moving the first movable role Y1 to the advance position at the timing and the third timing, an operation pattern Pt52 for moving the second movable role Y2 to the advance position at the first timing and the third timing, and so on. May be provided, and which of the motion patterns is used to determine the effect may be determined.

  Further, here, any one of the plurality of movable roles is operated, but a plurality of movable roles may be operated in combination. For example, the first movable role Y1 is moved to the advanced position at the first timing, the second movable role Y2 is moved to the advanced position at the second timing, and the first movable role Y1 is moved again at the third timing. It is also possible to provide an operation pattern or the like for moving to and select it.

  Although the description has been omitted in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image in different modes according to the degree of expectation before the promotion effect is executed. Executes the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the fact that the suggestion image has been in the specific state, and while the suggestion image is being displayed, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is Different promotion effects may be executable. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example 2. The description of the same parts as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  In the second modification, an auxiliary effect display device 90 is provided above the effect display device 9. The auxiliary effect display device 90 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) smaller than the effect display device 9 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the auxiliary effect display device 90, an effect image and the like related to the variable display on the effect display device 9 are displayed. The auxiliary effect display device 90 may be provided at another position. However, the auxiliary effect display device 90 displays various effect images related to the variable display on the effect display device 9. Preferably, it is provided.

  Further, in the second modification, it is possible to execute an operation effect of performing an effect such as image display based on detection of a predetermined operation by a player during a predetermined operation valid period. A plurality of types of operation effects are provided. Based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 120, the first operation effect of displaying a predetermined image and the tilt operation of the stick controller 122 are detected. And a second operation effect for displaying a predetermined image. In the second modification, the operation effect can be executed at the timing A before the reach is established during the fluctuation display and at the timing B after the reach is established. However, in order to secure a period for executing the operation effect, the execution of the operation effect is restricted when the fluctuation period of the variable display is shorter than a predetermined period. In the second modification, when the fluctuation period of the fluctuation display is shorter than the predetermined period, the operation effect is not executed. However, only a part of the operation effect may be executed. In addition, even in the case of a fluctuation pattern having an extremely low degree of expectation, the execution of the operation effect may be limited so as not to give the expectation unnecessarily.

  In the second modification, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect indicating that the operation effect is executed. In the second modification, as the suggested effect, a predetermined image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90 to indicate that the operation effect is performed. Specifically, in the auxiliary effect display device 90, when the effect mode is the first pattern, an image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in blue, and when the effect mode is the second pattern, an image imitating the push button 120 is displayed. Is displayed in red, and when the effect mode is the third pattern, an image simulating the stick controller 122 is displayed in blue. When the effect mode is the fourth pattern, an image simulating the stick controller 122 is displayed in red. Hereinafter, an image imitating the push button 120 or an image imitating the stick controller 122 is also referred to as a suggestion image.

  In the second modification, when the suggestion effect is started, the assist effect display device 90 displays a suggestion image imitating the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in a transparent state. Then, when the suggestion image changes to the non-transmission state, the operation effect is started. Specifically, when the suggestion effect of the first pattern is executed, a suggestion image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a blue transmission state, and when the suggestion image changes to a blue non-transmission state, the operation effect is displayed. Be started. If the suggestion image does not change to the non-transmission state, the operation effect is not started (for example, it occurs when the suggestion effect corresponding to the operation effect non-execution timing is executed). In addition to such a configuration, in Modification 2, an action effect that suggests that the suggested image changes to the non-transmissive state in response to the suggested effect is configured to be executable. Further, the action effect can be executed in a plurality of effect modes.

  In the second modification, the effect image is displayed around the suggestion image on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as the effect effect. The first to third pattern effects are provided, and the sizes of the effect images are different from each other. The effect image of the first pattern is the smallest, the effect image of the second pattern is the next smallest, and the effect image of the third pattern is the largest. That is, the suggestion image changes to a non-transmissive state depending on the size of the effect image, and the degree of expectation that the operation effect is executed is different.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation effect, the suggestion effect, and the action effect. In FIG. 41, the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on. In the example of FIG. 41, at the timing A, the first operation effect is executed by the low expectation pattern, and the suggestion effect corresponding to the first operation effect is performed by the first pattern, and the operation effect corresponding to the suggestion effect is performed by the first pattern. Execute by Further, while the first operation effect is being executed at the timing A, a suggestion effect indicating that the second operation effect is to be executed at the timing B is executed by the third pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (1), it is assumed that the effect display device 9 has started to display the variation of the effect symbol. As shown in FIG. 41 (2), when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change of the effect symbol, the suggestion image 201a is transmitted through the auxiliary effect display device 90 as a suggestion effect indicating that the first operation effect is to be executed. In the example of FIG. 41 (2), the image imitating the push button 120 is displayed without hatching. At this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggested effect is started is output. By outputting the notification sound, the player can be made to recognize that the suggested effect is started.

  When a predetermined period elapses from the start of the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 41 (3), an effect image 202 of a small size is displayed around the suggestion image 201a on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as an effect effect. The effect image 202 displayed by the action effect is larger in size and higher in visibility than the suggestion image 201a, so that the effect effect can be noticed. However, in order to make it easier to recognize a change in the state of the suggestion image 201a, at least a part of the suggestion image 201a is displayed prior to the effect image 202 (that is, displayed at a higher position). Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (4), in the auxiliary effect display device 90, the blue translucent suggestion image 201a changes to a blue non-transmissive suggestion image 201b (in the example of FIG. 41 (4)). , An image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a hatched state). In addition, when the suggestion effect corresponding to the operation effect non-execution timing is performed, that is, when the suggestion effect is executed but the operation effect is not executed, the suggestion image is erased by the action effect. As described above, the effect effect directly acting on the suggestion image is configured to incite whether or not the suggestion image changes to the non-transparent state (that is, whether or not the operation effect is started). Can be increased.

  In the effect display device 9, the display of the suggestion image 201 b in the effect display device 9 is switched so that when the display control in which the suggestion image 201 b changed to the non-transparent state of blue moves to the lower part of the display area and outside the display area is performed. An operation prompting image 203 including an element and a character string "press a button!" Appears from the upper part of the display area, and display control is performed to move to the center (FIG. 41 (5)). When the suggestion image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90, for example, on the effect display device 90, an element of the suggestion image and a character string of "pull the lever!" Is displayed. By displaying the operation promotion image, it is notified that the operation effect has started, and the operation is prompted. By such display control in which the auxiliary effect display device 90 and the effect display device 9 are linked, it is possible to make it appear as if the image imitating the push button 120 has moved from the auxiliary effect display device 90 to the effect display device 9, The interlocking between the suggestion effect and the operation effect can be enhanced, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In the second modification, while performing the operation effect, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect indicating that another operation effect is executed at another timing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (6), while the first operation effect is being executed at the timing A, the auxiliary effect display device is a suggestion effect indicating that the second operation effect is to be executed at the timing B. At 90, the suggestion image 204 is displayed in a blue transmission state (in the example of FIG. 41 (6), an image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed without hatching). At this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggested effect is started is output. With such a configuration, the effect can be prevented from being monotonous, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In this modified example 2, the operation effect being executed is executed under a certain condition so as not to be confused with another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, a suggestion image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as a suggestion effect, and an operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 9 as an operation effect. Each is displayed while keeping the distance (that is, not getting too close). The present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the execution timings may not overlap (or the overlap period may be short) in order to prevent confusion. Also, for example, while performing the operation production, the execution of the suggestion production suggesting that another operation production is performed at another timing, but the notification sound indicating that the suggestion production is started. Instead of outputting the notification sound, a notification sound indicating that the suggested effect is being executed may be output after the operation effect being executed is completed.

  In the second modification, the operation effect may be executed without executing the suggestion effect. Therefore, for example, the suggestion effect A suggesting that the operation effect is executed at the timing B (as a result, the suggestion image changes immediately before the timing B, suggesting that the operation effect is executed. At the start of the effect, it is unknown at what timing the operation effect is executed.) However, if the operation effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol, at the timing A during which the effect effect A is being executed, the effect effect A is indicated. An operation effect different from the operation effect to be performed (that is, an operation effect without a suggestion effect) may be executed. Even in such a case, it is desirable to execute the operation effect under a certain condition so as not to confuse the operation effect being executed with another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect.

  Then, when the push operation of the push button is detected, as shown in FIG. 41 (7), the operation promoting image 203 is deleted in the effect display device 9, and the character is singly used in the line pattern A (FIG. 41 (7)). In the example of ()), the operation effect image 205 saying “Chance!” Is displayed, and the first operation effect at the timing A ends.

  As described above, in the second modification, the suggestion image display control unit displays the suggestion image (in this example, the suggestion image on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as the suggestion effect) before the promotion effect is executed. 41 (2) can be displayed in a different manner (in this example, any of the first to fourth patterns) according to the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect execution means determines that the suggestion image is in the specific state (see FIG. 41 (2)). In this example, based on the fact that the image has become non-transparent, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed (see FIGS. 41 (4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is displayed. A promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image may be executed (see FIG. 41 (6)). According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Note that the gaming machine may be a combination of any of the configurations of the gaming machine shown as the above-described embodiment and the modified example.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine (a so-called first-type gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot game state based on a variable display result of a special symbol or an effect symbol has been described. A gaming machine (so-called second-type gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot game state based on a gaming ball winning (V winning) at a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball device (so-called accessory) or Alternatively, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine combining a first type and a second type.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a transition to the probable change state based on the type of the big hit that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special winning opening, and when a game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game state shifts to a positive change state. May be changed to a normal state when does not pass through. In this case, by changing the ease with which the game ball passes to the specific area depending on the type of the big hit, a substantial probability-change big hit and a non-probability-variable big hit may be realized. For example, by making the opening time of the special winning opening different depending on the type of the big hit, the ease with which the game ball can pass to the specific area may be changed. Specifically, a jackpot type in which the opening time of the special winning opening is long is set as a large hit (substantially variable big hit) in which the game ball easily passes to the specific area, and a large hit type in which the opening time of the special winning opening is short is played in the specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially non-probable variable hit) in which the ball hardly passes.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation mode such as a fluctuation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo-run, when the fluctuation is started, 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the microcomputer 100 for effect control selects a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, whereby the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a first effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards including two effect control boards may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes ones with different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 3). (A sound / lamp board having a function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 and a function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control determines whether or not a big hit is to be made and a prize-winning determination of a variation pattern type (pre-reading determination), and a command indicating the prize-winning determination result (a symbol designation command). , The variable category command), and the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the prefetching notice effect on the basis of the command indicating the result of the prize-winning determination. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a prize-winning determination (pre-reading determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command specifying only the value of the random number for random determination (random R) or the random number for determination of the variation pattern type (random 2) extracted at the time of occurrence of the start winning. The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a prize-winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value specified by the command.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is applied to a case where a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, When a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine is described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes. The present invention can also be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine in which a score is given when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied by enclosing a game medium such as.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 staging display device 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special variable winning prize ball device 27 speaker 31 game control board (main board)
50 movable object 56 CPU
Reference Signs List 70 sound output board 560 microcomputer for game control 80 effect control board 100 microcomputer for effect control 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP
120 push button 122 stick controller

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
A movable member capable of moving,
Detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player;
Detection effect execution means capable of executing a detection effect based on the detection of the operation by the detection means,
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the operation,
Suggestion image display control means capable of displaying a suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect is performed in a specific period,
And a movable control means capable of controlling the movement of the movable member,
The promotion effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image,
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of promotion effects having different degrees of reliability that are advantageous states for the player,
The movable control means, it is possible to move the movable member from a position that does not block the suggestion image to a position that shields at least a part of the suggestion image,
When the number of times the movable member shields at least a part of the suggestion image in the specific period is large, a result advantageous to the player is notified at a higher rate than when the number is small ,
The suggestion image display control means,
A first suggestion image indicating that a promotion effect with low reliability in the advantageous state is performed, and a second suggestion image suggesting that a promotion effect with high reliability in the advantageous state is performed. Can be displayed,
A gaming machine wherein the first suggestion image can be changed to a second suggestion image when the movable member is located at a position where at least a part of the first suggestion image is shielded . It is provided with specific effect execution means capable of executing any of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility,
The suggestion image display control means may or may not display the suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect. The suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when a specific effect of a low type is executed
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The promotion effect execution means, during the display of the suggestion image, can execute a display promotion effect that prompts the same operation as the player's operation in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image,
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect after execution of the promotion effect during display,
The suggestion image display control means displays the suggestion image in preference to the display of the special effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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