JP6651423B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been a gaming machine which performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player. As such a gaming machine, there has been a game machine that performs a period display such as a timer display and executes a predetermined effect when the period display is in a predetermined mode (0 second) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-61767 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, no effect is considered in the process before the period display is performed, and the process is lacking in interest.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in a process before executing a period display.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine 901) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (eg, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Period display means for displaying a period display (timer display in the second area 92 of FIG. 16) (the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9 of FIG. 16, the second area 92, and execute the timer effect in S802 of FIG. 14). Processing, etc.)
A predetermined effect execution means (effect control) capable of executing a predetermined effect (such as a super-reach effect) when the period display is in a predetermined mode (such as when the timer display becomes 0 seconds in the second area 92 of FIG. 16). Microcomputer 100, a process of executing a super-reach effect at S802 in FIG. 14), and
In the display area for the period display (the second display area 92 in FIG. 16), specific display means (specific control such as “?” Shown in FIG. 20) other than the period display can be displayed. The effect display device 9 of FIG. 16 such as the microcomputer 100, and the process of executing the specific display in S802 of FIG.
A plurality of operation units (for example, a stick controller 9031A, a push button 9031B, and volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B) that can be operated by a player;
An operation processing execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit (for example, the controller CPU of the stick controller 9031A operates in a valid operation period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is valid). A part that executes an effect in accordance with the operation based on the detection signals from the unit 9035A and the push sensor 9035B of the push button 9031B.The effect control CPU 90120 controls the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B. A portion for performing an operation process according to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 9043 during the effective operation valid period).
With
The period display is
Depending on the content of the special effect that can be executed before the period display is displayed, the rate at which the period display is executed after the execution of the special effect is different,
At the time of being controlled to the advantageous state and the time of not being controlled to the advantageous state, the ratio of which of the plurality of execution timings determines the period display is different,
The ratio of determining the display mode of the period display to any of a plurality of display modes differs between when the control is performed in the advantageous state and when the control is not performed in the advantageous state,
The operation unit includes a first operation unit (e.g., volume control button 9042A, 9042B) and the second operating portion (e.g., a push button 9031 B),
The operation processing execution means includes:
An operation in a first operation mode in which the operation of the first operation unit is terminated before the time from the start of the operation of the first operation unit in the first operation unit reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, a continuous hit operation ) there were cases that can execute a first corresponding operation processing corresponding to the first operation mode (e.g., when the stick controller 9031A is continuously a plurality of times operations (successive depression operation), presentation control CPU90120 Is a part that executes an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation .)
When there is an operation in the second operation mode in which the operation of the first operation unit is continued even when the time from the start of the operation of the first operation unit in the first operation unit reaches a predetermined threshold, A first continuous operation process that repeatedly executes the first corresponding operation process over a period in which the operation of the first operation unit is continued;
An operation in a third operation mode in which the operation of the second operation unit is terminated before the time from the start of the operation of the second operation unit in the second operation unit reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, a continuous hit operation) there were cases that can execute a third counter-operation processing corresponding to the third operating mode (e.g., the push button 9031B are continuously multiple times operations (successive depression operation), presentation control CPU90120 Is a part that performs an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation.)
An operation in a fourth operation mode in which the operation of the second operation unit is continued even when the time from the start of the operation of the second operation unit in the second operation unit reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, a long-press operation If) had during the term in which the operation of the second operating portion is continued, the Ri third corresponding operation process can be executed a second continuous operation process of repeatedly executing the der (e.g., auto barrage effective When the push button 9031B is pressed (long press operation) for a predetermined period when the operation promoting effect for prompting the continuous hit operation in the notice effect performed during the period is performed, the effect control CPU 90120 causes the push button 9031B to continuously operate. part.) to perform to effect changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 as if it were a plurality of times operations (successive depression operation),
When the operation of the second operation mode is performed during the execution of the variable display in the first operation unit, the first continuous operation process is not performed, but the variable display is performed in the first operation unit. If the operation of the second operation mode is performed during a non-demonstration period, the first continuous operation process can be executed;
When the operation of the fourth operation mode is performed during the execution of the variable display in the second operation unit, the second continuous operation process can be executed, but the variable display is executed in the second operation unit. When the operation of the fourth operation mode is performed during the demonstration period in which the operation is not performed, the second continuous operation process is not performed.
The third operation process can be executed by the second operation unit during the demonstration period .

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and the interest of the game in the process before the period display is executed can be improved.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1),
As a display pattern in the display area, a period effect display pattern (FIG. 20) in which a specific effect (such as an effect of rotating display information in the second region 92 as shown in FIG. 16E) is executed and then the period display is displayed. And a specific display pattern for displaying the specific display after executing the specific effect (see FIG. 20) and a timer effect suggestion display such as “READY GO” display shown in FIG. Display pattern of a specific display such as a specific display such as a “?” Display).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and the interest in the game can be further improved in the process before the period display is executed.

(3) The gaming machine according to (2),
The period display pattern and the specific display pattern can be executed at a plurality of timings during the fluctuation display (as shown in FIG. 18, the second area effect is executed at a plurality of timings such as at the start of the fluctuation or before the start of the reach). Possible), and the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on the execution timing (as shown in FIG. 18, the selection ratio of the execution timing of the second area effect is different at the time of a loss and at the time of a big hit). .

  According to such a configuration, it can be noticed at which timing the period display pattern and the specific display pattern are executed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The specific display may be a display indicating a degree of expectation indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state (eg, “No way? (Low degree of expectation)” or “Display of“ excessive heat (High degree of expectation) ”in FIG. 20)”. (FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can also be focused.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
A re-variation display unit (for effect control) which is capable of executing a re-variation display (pseudo-random display, etc.) for temporarily suspending the variation display and then resuming the variation display from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. Microcomputer 100, etc.)
The specific display includes a re-variation suggestion indicating that the re-variation display is to be executed (eg, “NEXT (pseudo-link suggestion)” in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further focus on whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is further focused. Can be done.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
Further comprising reach effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of reach effects;
The specific display includes a reach suggestion display indicating the type of the reach effect (such as a display of "Battle (Battle Reach Suggestion)" shown in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further focus on whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display is further focused. Can be done.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The period display means is provided for a period from when the period display is started to when the period display becomes the predetermined mode (eg, 0 seconds).
After updating the period display, the first pattern (FIG. 22) is used as the predetermined mode without going through a stop mode (such as a freeze effect shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and (c)) in which the update of the period display is stopped. (F)-(i) patterns, etc.)
After the period display is updated, the second pattern is set to the predetermined mode after the stop mode (the freeze effect shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C) in which the update of the period display is stopped (FIG. 22). (A) to (e), etc.) can be executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the period display in a period from the start of the period display to the predetermined period display.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The predetermined effect executing means is configured to execute a special pattern (as shown in FIG. 23, in the second area 92) for re-executing the updating of the period display by the period displaying means when the period display becomes the predetermined mode. When the timer display becomes 0 seconds, a special pattern in which the counted value of the timer display 94 increases can be executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect when the period display is in the predetermined mode.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The predetermined effect execution means can change a display mode of the period display depending on whether or not a special effect is executed during a period from when the period display is started to when the period display becomes the predetermined mode. (Eg, as shown in FIG. 24, the position of the third area 96 can be changed depending on whether or not SP reach is executed).

  According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by taking into account the state of the effect being performed during the period from the start of the period display to the display of the period in the predetermined mode.

  Embodiments for carrying out the invention described below include the following inventions (A1) to (A9). 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a player operates an operation unit in a first operation mode (for example, long press) as described in JP-A-2015-47337, the operation unit Gaming machines and the like that determine that the operation has been performed in a second operation mode (for example, repeated hits) different from the one operation mode and execute an effect (for example, continuous hitting effect) corresponding to the determination content are known. In such a gaming machine, when the player operates in the first operation mode, a plurality of operation units having a function of executing an operation process corresponding to a second operation mode different from the first operation mode are provided. In the case of providing, there is a problem that, while the convenience is improved, there is a possibility that an operation process not intended by the player is executed. In view of this point, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can improve convenience and that can prevent a player from operating erroneously.

(A1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect includes:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901)
A plurality of operation units (for example, a stick controller 9031A, a push button 9031B, and volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B) that can be operated by a player;
An operation processing execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit (for example, the controller CPU of the stick controller 9031A operates in a valid operation period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is valid). A part that executes an effect in accordance with the operation based on the detection signals from the unit 9035A and the push sensor 9035B of the push button 9031B.The effect control CPU 90120 controls the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B. A portion for performing an operation process according to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 9043 during the effective operation valid period).
With
The operation unit includes a first operation unit (for example, a stick controller 9031A) and a second operation unit (for example, a push button 9031B, volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B),
The operation processing execution means includes:
When there is an operation in the first operation mode (for example, a continuous hitting operation) or an operation in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode (for example, a long press operation), When a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed (for example, when the stick controller 9031A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation)), the effect control CPU 90120 causes the effect display device 905 at timing corresponding to each operation. When the stick controller 9031A is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 90120 displays the effect for the period in which the stick operation is performed. A part for performing an effect of changing an image displayed on the device 905.)
When an operation in the third operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation) is performed in the second operation unit, one of the operations (for example, the push button 9031B is continuously performed) corresponding to the third operation mode is performed. When the operation is performed a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), effect control CPU 90120 executes an effect of changing an image displayed on effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation.), The third operation mode If there is an operation in the fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) different from the operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process not corresponding to the fourth operation mode is executed (for example, executed during the automatic continuous hitting valid period). If the push button 9031B is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation) when the operation promoting effect for prompting the continuous hitting operation is performed in the notice effect or the like, the effect control C U90120 is part executes an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 in the same manner as when the push button 9031B are continuously multiple times operations (successive depression operation).)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the operation unit includes the first operation unit that executes only the corresponding operation process, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to the execution of the non-compliant operation process that is not intended by the player.
Note that the first operation mode and the third operation mode may be the same operation mode, and the second operation mode and the fourth operation mode may be the same operation mode. However, the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode may be the same operation mode, and the second operation mode and the third operation mode may be the same operation mode.

(A2) The gaming machine according to (A1),
The non-corresponding operation processing is an operation processing in a continuous hit mode (for example, when an operation promoting effect prompting a continuous hit operation is performed in a notice effect performed during an automatic continuous hit valid period, the push button 9031B is pressed for a predetermined period. When the (long press operation) is performed, the effect control CPU 90120 changes the image displayed on the effect display device 905 in the same manner as when the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). The part that performs.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to cope with a player who is not good at continuous tapping operation.

(A3) The gaming machine according to (A2),
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to a favorable state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed as a display result. (For example, a pachinko gaming machine 901)
An operation effect execution means (for example, for effect control) that is capable of executing a first effect and a second effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first effect, based on the operation of the operation unit. When the variation pattern specifying command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is the big hit variation pattern specification command, the CPU 90120 determines the execution of the second automatic continuous striking effect at a higher rate than when the loss variation pattern specification command is received. , Executing the determined auto-strike effect)
The speed of the continuous hit executed by the operation process executing means as the non-corresponding operation process is different between the first effect and the second effect (for example, in the first automatic continuous effect, an image in which the character A punches out the punch is displayed). It is displayed on the effect display device 905 every one period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds), and in the second automatic continuous-stroke effect, an image in which the character A punches out is displayed in the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 second). Part displayed on the effect display device 905 every second)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the speed of the continuous hitting indicates whether or not the game is likely to be in an advantageous state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(A4) The gaming machine according to (A2) or (A3),
The operation processing execution means includes:
An effect can be executed as operation processing corresponding to the operation of the operation unit,
When the second operation section is continuously struck at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous striking executed as the non-corresponding operation processing, an effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 90120 promotes the continuous striking operation). After the effect is performed, when the push button 9031B is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) by a single-stroke operation until a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation valid period is started, the automatic operation is performed. In a case where the continuous hitting effect is executed, when the single hit operation of the push button 9031B is performed three times, which is a predetermined number of times, in a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds), the punch is delivered in the second automatic continuous hitting effect. Single hit operation in a third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than a second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds) that is an image display interval 3 times was made, that is, when it is battered operated at high speed, parts. Modification to run without performing automatic repeated pressing effect, a repeated pressing effect corresponding to the speed of the player's repeated pressing operation)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the effect is performed in accordance with the speed of the continuous hit operation of the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(A5) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4),
The operation processing execution means executes the non-corresponding operation processing in the second operation section so as to be recognizable by the player (for example, for the push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B, the "automatic The display units 90200A and 90200B are provided near the respective operation units, and display characters 90200A and 90200B on which the character "Equipped with an auto-hitting function" is displayed so that the player can recognize that the operation unit has the "function". A portion for displaying a table image showing an effective period of the automatic continuous hitting function according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 for the 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B (see a modification of FIG. 43D).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the player can recognize which of the first operation unit and the second operation unit performs the non-corresponding operation process, so that the occurrence of inconvenience due to erroneous recognition can be further prevented.

(A6) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A5),
The operation process execution means executes the non-corresponding operation process when an operation in the fourth operation mode is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The predetermined condition is different depending on the game state (for example, the effect control CPU 90120 performs a period in which the symbol variation display is being performed and a period from when the variation display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, , Ta1 to ta2) enable the automatic continuous tapping function of the push button 9031B, disable the volume adjusting buttons 9042A and 9042B and the automatic continuous tapping function of the stick controller 9031A, and perform a demonstration stage or a jackpot game period (for example, ta2 to ta2). In ta3), a portion where the automatic continuous tapping function of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is enabled and the automatic continuous tapping function of the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A are disabled.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the situation in which the non-corresponding operation process not corresponding to the fourth operation mode is executed can be changed according to the gaming state.

(A7) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A6),
When the non-corresponding operation processing is executed by the operation processing executing means, a specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 90120, which executes a specific effect at a different rate from the case where the corresponding operation processing is executed, When the push button 9031B is long-pressed in the continuous-stroke effect, an automatic continuous-stroke effect of displaying an image in which the character punches out on the effect display device 905 is executed. When the push button 9031B is continuously operated in the continuous-stroke effect, the effect is displayed. (A portion for performing a continuous hit effect that displays only an image for punching out without displaying a character on the device 905).
According to this feature, the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.
Note that the “different ratio” in the above includes 0% and 100%. Even if the specific effect is executed only when the corresponding operation process is executed, the specific effect is executed only when the non-corresponding operation process is executed. May be executed.

(A8) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A7),
When the first operation unit is operated simultaneously with the operation of the second operation unit in the fourth operation mode, the operation of the fourth operation mode of the second operation unit is enabled, and the first operation mode is enabled. Invalidate the operation of the operation unit (for example, a predetermined period has elapsed since the effect control CPU 90120 started the continuous-stroke operation promotion effect that promotes the continuous-stroke operation of the push button 9031B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (td1). From the time point (td2), the operation of the push button 9031B is validated for a predetermined period, during which the push sensor 9035B and the controller sensor unit 9035A are almost simultaneously or immediately after receiving the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 9035A. Receiving the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B, and A detection signal when it receives continuously the long press determination period, the portion to invalidate the operation of the stick controller 9031A.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the player erroneously operates not only the second operation unit but also the first operation unit, the non-corresponding operation process is executed, and the convenience for the player can be improved.

(A9) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A8),
The operation processing execution means executes the non-corresponding operation processing even when the second operation section is not operated when a predetermined automatic processing condition is satisfied (for example, the automatic automatic continuous hitting function is enabled). Sometimes, even if the push button 9031B is not operated, the automatic continuous-stroke effect is automatically executed when the operation valid period is started. (Refer to a modified example of FIG. 43D)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, convenience for the player can be improved.

  The present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). 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 a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is a figure for explaining area production. It is a figure showing an area effect execution decision table. It is a figure showing an area effect execution timing decision table. It is a figure showing the 1st field effect decision table. It is a figure showing a 2nd field production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a figure for explaining timer production in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining timer production in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining various productions in a 4th embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. (A) is a diagram showing a main part of FIG. 25, (B) is a diagram showing a volume adjustment screen. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. (A) and (B) are timing charts showing the valid and invalid states of the automatic continuous tapping function. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production mode of the automatic continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an automatic continuous hit determination table. (A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and (C), (D), and (E) are automatic hitting effect illustrations. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of an effect mode of a continuous hitting effect, and (B) is a timing chart showing an effecting mode of a high-speed ten-hit effect. (A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a continuous-hit operation promoting effect, and (C), (D), and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing a continuous-hit effect. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of processing contents when a push button and a stick controller are simultaneously operated. As a modified example, (A) is a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) is a state in which the demonstration is started, (C) is a state in which the menu display is selected in the demonstration, and (D) is a menu display screen. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in a state where the explanation of the automatic continuous hit function is selected.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is 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. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. 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 (games to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided with a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 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 a hit game ball 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 near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt 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 stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See). A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a 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.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting 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 addition, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided as the operation means.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as first display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them, A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has an effect symbol display area on the display screen for performing a variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effect) for left, middle and right is formed.

  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.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  More specifically, in the variation 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 variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Alternatively, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol change) It starts when the display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. I do. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined 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.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is shown on the second special symbol display 8b. When it is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  In addition, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stops, swings, scales or deforms, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols are 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.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols constitute all or a part of the big hit combination and are synchronously displayed. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  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 game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), 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, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is 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.

  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, every 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, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted displays is reduced by one.

  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 change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 1 is satisfied), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation 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 start 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 the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variation display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. 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. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can 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.

  The effect display device 9 is used 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. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is 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. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation 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.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (a total hold storage display unit) that displays a total number (a total hold storage number) of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined holding storage display unit, the number of holding storages can be specified as the holding storage display by, for example, the number of displayed predetermined images (by displaying the holding storage images one by one corresponding to each of the holding storage information, The number of pending storages is specified.) Is displayed. As described above, the provision of the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number makes it easy to grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are the hold display or the hold. This is called a memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large 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.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 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 ordinary 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.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. To an open state that is advantageous to the player. 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 when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball which 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.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the big hit game state ends, the base after the big hit game state ends, the fluctuation time after the big hit game state ends, the number of releases in the big hit ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is set when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special game state is a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probable abbreviation of the probability variation state, also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), and an ordinary symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). With this control, the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol are increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high-frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning to the number of launch balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is a control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable-variable state)” and “low-probability state (non-probable-variable state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , “High base state (power control support state)” and “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-probability-high-base state” Used. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and the base state is the high-base state. The “high-accuracy high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15 rounds of jackpots, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot. The normal big hit is a big hit that is controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the fifteen round big hit game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are changed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, The condition continues until the earlier condition of the condition is satisfied. Note that the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a non-saving time state, and a non-electrical tu support control state (low-probability low-base state).

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteenth round jackpot game state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (highly reliable high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a 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 program for game control (game progress control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a built-in random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

  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 a power supply board (not shown). 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 a game state, that is, a control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the 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 to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set updating rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the starting winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted). The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  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. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the 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 is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control such as control of the sound output of the sound source.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To enter through. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. I do. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Input via port. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, and probable jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for fluctuation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are included as the big hit in the specific game state. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine which variation pattern type is included in the determined variation pattern type. Is determined to be the fluctuation pattern. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type is sometimes called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is out of order. , The fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction state is not shorter in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not, The rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is increased, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be high is set. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuating time is shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for performing the variation display is equal to or more than a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol for which the variable display is performed is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the number of retained storages of each special symbol is reduced compared to when the number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set, the setting is made so that the rate of selection of the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is increased. Alternatively, the average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than in the case where the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

  Further, the variation pattern may be a one-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-stage determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a collection 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 time (non-probable change state) big hit determination table used in the normal state (a game state that is not the probable change state, that is, a non-probable change state), and a probable change big hit determination table used in the probable change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. 5A in the probability change big hit determination table. Are set as the jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination value set in the probability change jackpot determination table is a common jackpot determination value (referred to as a normal jackpot determination value or a first jackpot determination value) common to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times as many) of jackpot determination values as the jackpot determination table at the time of a probability change (referred to as a jackpot determination value at the time of a probability change or a second jackpot determination value) is set. . As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 5A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the determination values (big hit type determination) corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit” are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, the determination values (big hit type determination) that are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit”, respectively. Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the “probable change big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to the big hit symbol “7” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the big hit type determination value with the random 1 value matching as the big hit type, and also determines the big hit symbol with the random 1 value matching as the big hit symbol. I do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. In such a case, the big hit type determination table does not have to be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. A setting may be made so that the ratio of selecting a jackpot type having a larger number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. In this way, in the high base state, the type of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C may have a higher percentage determined to be the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can have a higher probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a table form, a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern.

  FIG. 6A shows a determination table for when the normal state has been lost, and FIG. 6B shows a determination table for when the time reduction state has been lost. (C) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a positive change big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables in FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54 and is selected according to a game state, and is used to determine (determine) a variation pattern type and a variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table in FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach the reach.

  “Normal reach” in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach in which no particularly fancy effect is executed when in the reach state. “Super reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is displayed in which a special effect image is displayed when a reach state is attained.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is high and the reliability of the big hit is high compared to “normal reach”. Furthermore, “super reach” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). Note that four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation (the big hit is reached) in such a relationship that first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach Probabilities) are high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for a jackpot, an expectation for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is an expectation (a rate of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach change is performed 100 times. If a big hit occurs 60 times in a case where the big hit occurs, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears) is 60%. Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation to shift to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the display of the effect as identification information and each of the first and second special symbols is changed and displayed. An effect called a pseudo-sequence (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo-sequence effect) as an aspect may be executed. The pseudo-ream is a pseudo-representation display that shows what appears to be a single change corresponding to one hold storage as if a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storages are being performed continuously. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is defined as a pattern in which the fluctuation display (variable display) of the symbol is performed a plurality of times in response to one start winning, so that the symbol is displayed within the fluctuation time determined for one start winning. Indicates a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of times of repeated execution of re-variation (the total number of variations including the initial variation and subsequent re-variations, also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuous variations), the greater the reliability of a big hit (the difference from a big hit). For all the selection ratios including the time, the degree of the ratio selected when the big hit is made, the degree of the big hit ratio, that is, the reliability of the big hit is increased. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when it is determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo continuous production whether or not a big hit gaming state is set. In the variation pattern of the pseudo ream, a pseudo repetition pattern (for example, a symbol (numerals) to which a predetermined character or character or the like is attached, which is not included in an effect symbol that is normally displayed in a variation display (basically a variation display) on the effect display device 9. Symbols, which are also referred to as pseudo-serial exclusive symbols) are temporarily stopped. In the pseudo series, an effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally performs variable display (basically variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of the symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a combination of the temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined to be one of the pseudo consecutive chances from a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter, referred to as pseudo consecutive chances (simulated consecutive chances)) composed of combinations of symbols other than the combination of the big hit symbols. What should be done is.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect in which the effect symbol slides may be performed. Here, the slip means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display. In the second super-reach, after one of the two effect symbols temporarily stopped in the left-right symbol display area (combination of the missing symbols) in the left and right symbol display areas and then stopped, the reach-reach point (reach) is reached. (Combination of symbols), and a reach effect is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the out-of-offset determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability change big hit determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “probable change big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the column of “fluctuation pattern” in FIG. 4th super-reach variation pattern executed in seconds. "

  In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated in the numerical range of. For example, taking the example of FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers of 1 to 251 Is determined to be “normal reach” as the variation pattern type.

  In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random three ranges” and “variation patterns” indicate functions as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random three ranges” and “variation patterns”. Column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “second super reach”. 4 Super Reach ".

  All values of random 3 (1 to 220) are allocated to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type in a plurality of numerical value ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is one of random numbers 1 to 220 If it matches any of the determination values assigned to 合 致 70, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

  When the fluctuation display result is out of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a determination table is selected as follows to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the result of the variable display is out of order, the out-of-normal state out-of-state judgment table in FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time saving state, the out-of-time time state out-of-time judgment table in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of departure from the normal state and at the time of departure from the time saving state is constant regardless of the number of suspensions.

  When the fluctuation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time saving state is set or not, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. If the result of the variable display is a big hit, regardless of whether it is a time saving state or not, the probability big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6A. 6B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state deviation time judgment table of FIG. 6A. To reduce the percentage of reach fluctuations that are determined to be normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (fluctuations that result in an out-of-reach display rather than reach)), Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-saving state (normal state), the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter is higher in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. In this case, the fluctuation display is performed in a fluctuation time shorter than that in the case of (1). By selecting the determination table in this way, it is possible to realize a time saving state. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state, it is possible to reduce the reserved consumption during the time reduction state.

  In the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B which are selected at the time of the outlier, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that the normal reach> super reach. Have been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D which are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship of a ratio such as normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio at which the super-reach reach effect is performed (the ratio of the super-reach reach effect when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the loss, so that the super-reach reach The effect can enhance the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 6D that is selected when the jackpot becomes the probable variable jackpot has a lower normal reach than the determination table of FIG. 6C that is selected when the jackpot becomes the normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected becomes higher. As a result, the ratio of the super-reach's reach effect (the ratio of the super-reach's reach effect when the reach is selected) is higher when a probability change is a big hit than when it is a normal big hit. By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit.

  It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for the variable display is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of total reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the change time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holdings. However, even under conditions where the number-of-reservations reduction control is executed (for example, when the total number of stored reservations is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of the reach (including the normal reach and the super reach) constant, the expectation for the reach is maintained. In addition, it is also possible to execute the number-of-reserved-hours reduction control so that the fluctuation time of only the super-reach among the reach is not shortened. Furthermore, the number-of-reserved-hours reduction control may be executable by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns XX) ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command).

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable change jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable jackpot).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages that indicates the total number of storages to be reserved. The command C100 (H) is a command for designating the subtraction of the total number of reserved storages, which indicates that the total number of stored storages is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the command for specifying the total number of retained storages is given when a game ball is placed in the first winning port 13 or the second starting port 14 (for example, when a starting port switch passing process described later is executed). Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see S1221, S1232 in FIG. 11). In addition, the command for specifying the total number of stored stored numbers to be subtracted is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, at the time of executing a special symbol variation display process described later). In addition, the command for designating the sum pending storage and the command for designating the number of suspended storages may be shared. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages is transmitted instead of the total number of reserved storages, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved number of storages and the second number of reserved storages. May be specified as the total number of pending storages.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are prize-winning determination results such as a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the determination results at the time of a prize, and the result of determining the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the prize-winning effect processing (see S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 11), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit will occur at the time of the start prize, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type random number. It is determined which of the determination values the value of? Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a big hit type are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning based on the value set in the symbol designating command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (reserved specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (is an area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number (8 in this example). ) Is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the reserved specific area, it is determined that “first” or “second” is in the winning order based on winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the order of winning the first winning port 13 and the second winning port 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (hold storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  As described above, the fact that the information regarding the starting winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. The numerical data stored in the first storage buffer may be referred to as first storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second storage buffer may be referred to as second storage information. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance at the time of the start winning, but a variation pattern setting process (described later). It may be extracted at the time of the change of the special symbol).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this manner is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Note that the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area is read out at the time of the start winning, and the special symbol is displayed before starting the variable display in which the possibility of the variable display result to be a "big hit" is announced. May be used for a prefetch notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display.

  When the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 has a start winning, a command such as a symbol designating command, a change type command, a total pending storage number designating command, etc. is transferred from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Sent. In the start winning prize receiving command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designating command, the variation type command, and the total number of suspended storage designation command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effecting operations that do not involve a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern includes data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main process, for example, a necessary initial setting process, a normal time initializing process, a non-normal time game state restoring process, a random number circuit setting process (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), a display random number updating process (variation pattern) , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, variation pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of the normal random number generation counter for symbol per contact determination) and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a 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) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining a normal symbol hit and a random number for determining a big hit type used in game control is performed (determination random number updating process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  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 ( S32).

  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 ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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 process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the microcomputer 560 for game control, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the first starting winning port 13. A first holding storage buffer to be stored, and a second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is ON, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a variation pattern determination) are output from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (A random number for use) is extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and processing for storing (storing) the data indicating “first” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and counts the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of a variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special winning opening in the special variable winning sphere device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the flow shifts to S1222. 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 the value of the number counter is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process moves to S1222.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 stores the total holding storage in the holding storage specifying information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. Data indicating "first" is set in an area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts to win in the first starting winning port 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts to win in the second starting winning port 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area) shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first". When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (pending specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, data indicating "first" or "second" in the winning order is set. Therefore, the winning order to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1216). In the process of S1216, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process in which a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (S1219). Also, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to send the total pending storage number designation command. Control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, and the big hit game state), the first state is achieved. Each time the start winning port 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, when a start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first starting winning designation command, A set of four commands of the total number of reserved storage number designation command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is on (S1222). 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 the value of the number counter is 4) (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process 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 (S1224), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (reservation specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the process of S1227, a random number for jackpot determination (random R), a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1), a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1229), and also controls for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1230). Also, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to send the total pending storage number designation command. Control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the big hit game state), the second state Every time the start winning port 14 is started, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, when a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a second starting winning designating command. A set of four commands of the total number of reserved storage number designation command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer has pending storage data (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, if the customer waiting state designation command has not been transmitted yet, the customer waiting state designation command designating the customer waiting state mode is issued. A process for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal process ends. Here, when the customer wait state designation command is transmitted, the customer wait state designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer wait state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt after transmitting the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting state designation command transmission completed flag is set, and the customer It is controlled not to transmit the wait state designation command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  When there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating “first” (that is, the data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol (S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a will be described below in accordance with whether data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display 8a performs a variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol display 8b displays the variation of the second special symbol on the basis of the hold storage data stored in the second hold storage buffer. Is performed.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed according to the starting winning prize in which the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in this embodiment. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  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 reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer 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 buffer. The data is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (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 sets the value of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one, and the content of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is shifted.

  After executing the processing of S56, the count value of the total reserved storage number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total reserved storage number is decremented by one (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by one in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and shifts the content stored in the reserved specific storage area.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage number in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved number of storage = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-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 second reserved storages) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  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 start 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 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 a random R (random hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer, and executes the hit hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 of the starting port switch passing process and S1227 of the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the big hit. Perform The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) with a big hit determination random number and, when they match, determining a big hit. 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 large-hit-judgment-judgment table (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A are set) that is set to be smaller than the time-and-big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. If the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probable change time big hit determination table. When the vehicle is in the state or the time saving state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal time big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number (random R) for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

Whether or not the current game state is 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, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when a probability change big hit occurs, and thereafter, the condition that the next big hit is determined, or a fluctuation display that results in a loss display. There predetermined number of times (e.g. 100 times) when a condition is satisfied that is executed, is reset at the timing of stopping display the stop symbols to exit the variation display of the special symbols.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the random number for big hit determination (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (S71). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, a first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and a second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5B. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for jackpot type determination extracted in the starting port switch passing process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and holds the random number using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set for the first special symbol and the second special symbol so that the big hit symbol differs for each big hit type. Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  The CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as the jackpot type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). More specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol determined in S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "probably big hit", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the change pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  In the above-described display result designation command transmission process (S302), the CPU 56 selects one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or the loss. The control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7) is performed.

  In the above-described special symbol change processing (S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (S304). The value is updated, and the process proceeds to the special symbol stop processing.

  If the result of the fluctuation display indicates a big hit, the big win game opening pre-process (S305), the big win opening process (S306), and the big hit end process (S307) are executed to control the big hit game state. Is done. In the big hit end processing (S307), the probable change flag and the time saving flag are set at the time of the end of the probability changing big hit, and the time saving flag is set at the end of the normal big hit. As a result, after the end of the big hit, the state is controlled to the certain state and the time saving state, and after the end of the big hit, the state is controlled to the time saving state.

  The time-saving state after the probability change big hit and the normal big hit needs to be continued until one of the conditions until the change display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. In such a continuous period of 100 variable displays, in the big hit end process (S307), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state is set to 100 times, and thereafter, every time the variable display is executed. In the special symbol stop process, control is performed by subtracting and updating, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving number counter, so that the time saving state is terminated.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ). Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like (command analysis processing: S704). Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as a variation display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and effect control is executed.

  Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) , SR2 for determining region effect execution, SR3 for determining region effect execution timing, SR4 for determining first region effect, SR5 for determining second region effect, random number updating for updating the count value of the counter for generating The processing is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR5 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range, and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the specified timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then sets the value of the effect control process flag. Of any of S800 to S807 in accordance with.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination, such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing a pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect refers to the pre-reading of the hold information and the change of the special symbol based on the hold information before the order of the special symbol change display (symbol change) based on certain hold information (hold storage information) arrives. This is an effect technique in which the content of the display is determined, and how the special symbol in the future will be changed is displayed at an earlier stage. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, a big hit may be generated later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing a display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  The effect control CPU 101 controls the processes stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be out (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out is determined, for example, by whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the non-reachable loss is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the lost symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is set to a left and a middle, respectively, by using a lost symbol determination data table. , Is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display of the effect symbol on the right. In the case of determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols in this way, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the big hit symbols, correction is made so as to become the out-of-reach symbol combination (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by accident, the stop symbol is corrected to be a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined.

  When it is determined that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern in the processing of S602 (when it is determined that the pattern is the reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using a lost symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and is determined as a middle symbol. Also, in this case, if a combination of the big hits happens to occur, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of the symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by shifting one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not determined to be a deviation in the process of S601 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. A stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the combination of winning symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result identification command storage area, the type of the jackpot from the probability variable jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that it is determined to be a jackpot, a numerical data (random number) is extracted from the SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of the SR1-1 and the jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using the data table (table for determining the variable jackpot symbol determination) in which the relationship with the middle and right is set to the odd-numbered slot combination such as “7, 7, 7” etc. Is determined. Also, when it is determined that the normal jackpot has been determined, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right-hand slot combination such as “4, 4, 4” is set on the right, the combination of any of the ordinary jackpot symbols from the extracted values Select and decide. The symbol determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, a first area effect and a second area effect as the area effects executed in the present embodiment, and a special effect and a timer effect executed in the first area effect will be described.

[First area production]
The first area effects are all effects performed in the first area 91 (see FIG. 16) located at the lower left of the effect display device 9 when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed. During the execution of the first area effect, an effect in which a timer is displayed and a timer effect is executed after a special effect described later is executed, or a so-called gaseous effect in which nothing is displayed after the special effect is executed ("gasse" is " (Including the meaning of "false"). The first area effect is not limited to the first area 91, and may be executed in any display area of the effect display device 9.

[Special production]
In the special effect, the timer effect is executed after the execution of the special effect by executing a “visual display” in which the timer frame 97 indicating the execution of the timer effect is displayed or not displayed in the first area 91. This is an effect that gives a suggestion that suggests that After executing the special effect for a predetermined time, a timer effect or a gas effect not performing the timer effect is executed from the special effect. Note that the special effect is not limited to the above-described effect, but may be any effect that suggests execution of a timer effect. For example, the special effect may be an effect that stimulates whether or not a translucent timer frame is substantive.

[Timer effect]
The timer effect, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, by updating the period display indicating the effect period such as the waiting time until the execution of the specific effect after the execution of the special effect in the timer display format, When the display is in a predetermined mode, the effect is to execute one of a plurality of effects. In the timer display, the count value is updated from the initial value of the count value set at a predetermined timing, and finally, the value of the timer display becomes 0 (a value indicating 0 second). Such a timer display displayed during the timer effect is displayed in the first area 91 over a predetermined period during the variable display.

[Second area production]
In the second area effect, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, after performing a specific effect described later, a display result of the variable display and a plurality of types of predetermined displays indicating the effect performed during the change are displayed. The effect of displaying one of the predetermined displays is executed. The second area effect is not limited to the second area 92, and may be executed in any display area of the effect display device 9.

  The specific effect is an effect indicating that one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. After the specific effect is executed for a predetermined time, for example, one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays indicating the effect state or the game state such as “?”, “NEXT”, and “READY GO” is displayed. As a specific effect, for example, after rotating a virtual rotating reel with all predetermined displays at a speed at which it is impossible to visually recognize which predetermined display is being displayed, gradually rotate the reel. After reducing the speed to make the predetermined display visible, an effect of stopping at a position where one predetermined display can be viewed is executed. The specific effect is not limited to the above-described effect, but may be any effect that indicates that one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. The predetermined display includes a timer effect suggestion display indicating a timer effect, and a plurality of types of specific displays other than the timer effect suggestion display. The specific display will be described later (see FIG. 20).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing an area effect including a first area effect and a second area effect. FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 9 at the start of the fluctuation when the area effect is not executed. FIGS. 16B to 16D are diagrams illustrating display examples of the effect display device 9 during the first area effect. FIGS. 16E and 16F are diagrams showing display examples of the effect display device 9 during execution of the second area effect. In FIG. 16, a state in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are being changed and displayed is indicated by three downward arrows.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, in the display area of the effect display device 9, a display area of a first area 91 that can execute the first area effect is provided on the lower left side, and a second area effect is provided on the lower right side. An executable display area of the second area 92 is provided. In the first area 91, basically, an image related to the area is not displayed, and an image related to the area is displayed as necessary. In FIG. 16A, in the second area 92, an image related to the area is always displayed.

  FIG. 16A shows a state in which neither the first area effect nor the second area effect has been executed when the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol starts to change. Specifically, nothing is displayed in the first area 91 indicated by a broken line in the figure. In the second area 92, a frame portion that can be specified as the second area 92 is displayed. Further, the area inside the frame portion is displayed in a display mode showing, for example, a shutter (not shown), and the shutter portion is normally closed. Then, when the second area effect is performed, the shutter portion opens.

  The image of the timer effect displayed when the first area effect is executed in the first area 91 is, as shown in FIG. 16D, a timer frame 97 and a timer display for displaying the timer numerical value in the timer frame 97. 94. Each image of the timer frame 97 and the timer value is displayed in one of a plurality of display colors such as white and red (see FIG. 19).

  When the first area effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16B, the timer frame 97 of a color selected from a plurality of display colors is reciprocated in the first area 91 in the direction of the arrow in the symbol. By displaying an image to be displayed, a special effect of performing “visible and opaque display” that is repeatedly displayed and not displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  After the execution of the special effect, a gaseous effect as shown in FIG. 16C or a timer effect as shown in FIG. 16D is executed. As illustrated in FIG. 16C, the gaseous effect is an effect in which the timer effect is not executed, and the first area 91 is not displayed at all by erasing the timer frame 97 displayed and hidden. State. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16D, when the timer effect is executed, the timer frame 97 that has been displayed and hidden is displayed in the first area 91 in one of a plurality of types of display colors. You. Then, in the timer frame 97, the timer display 94 appears and is displayed in any one of a plurality of types of display colors, and, for example, a timer period such as "10:00" indicating 10 seconds is indicated as a timer numerical value. . In the timer effect, after such a time measurement period is indicated on the timer display 94, counting down of the timer display 94 is started.

  In the timer effect, when the countdown of the timer display 94 progresses and the timer value of the timer display 94 becomes “00:00” indicating 0 seconds, the effect control for starting the super reach effect specified by the fluctuation pattern command at the start of the fluctuation. Is executed.

  As described above, when the first area effect is executed, a predetermined effect such as a super reach effect can be executed after the timer display 94 is displayed in the first area 91 and the timer effect is executed. Thus, when the special effect in which the timer frame 97 is displayed in the first area effect is performed, the player can be noticed whether or not the timer effect is executed.

  Also, after the special effect of FIG. 16 (b) is executed, there are a case where the timer effect is executed as shown in FIG. 16 (d) and a case where it is not executed as shown in FIG. 16 (c). It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the timer effect will be executed before the timer effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the process before the timer effect is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), in the first area 91, a special effect indicating that the timer display 94 is to be executed by displaying the timer frame 97 in an obscured manner is performed, so that the timer effect is performed. It can be noticed whether or not the game is to be executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved in the process before the execution of the timer effect.

  When the second area effect is executed in the second area 92, as shown in FIG. 16D, in the specific effect, “?”, “NEXT”, and , "READY GO", etc., are sequentially displayed as indicated by arrows in the drawing, indicating a plurality of types of predetermined indications indicating an effect state or a game state. Then, after a lapse of a specific period from the start of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays is stopped and displayed. In the figure, an example is shown in which the predetermined display of "hot heat" is stopped and displayed.

  In the second area effect, when any type of predetermined display is stopped and displayed in the second area 92, an effect corresponding to the stopped and displayed predetermined display is thereafter executed. For example, when a predetermined display “READY GO” is designated and displayed, a predetermined timer effect is executed. Further, when the predetermined display of “NEXT” is designated and displayed, the above-described pseudo-serial effect is executed.

  As described above, after the second area effect is executed, various effects corresponding to the predetermined display stopped and displayed in the second area 92 may be executed. Thereby, when the second specific effect is executed, the display of the second area 92 can attract the player's attention, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that, in the first embodiment, the special effect is an effect that executes “visible and opaque display”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect that suggests execution of a timer effect may be used. For example, an effect of displaying a translucent timer frame or an effect of displaying a virtual rotating reel provided with a plurality of types of timer values and rotating the rotating reel may be used. Further, the specific effect is an effect in which a virtual rotating reel is rotated. However, the effect is not limited to this, and may be any effect that indicates that one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. For example, an effect of displaying a virtual shutter in the second area 92 and opening and closing the shutter, or an effect of displaying a predetermined display translucently in the second area 92 may be used.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an area effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to execute an area effect including the first area effect and the second area effect, and determining the type of effect to be executed. The area effect execution determination table includes a large hit area effect execution determination table (A) and a loss time area effect execution determination table (B). These area effect execution determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The jackpot-time area effect execution determination table of (A) is used when it is determined that the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the jackpot display result. The out-of-area area effect execution determination table in (B) is used when it is determined that the change display result of the change display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the out-of-line display result.

  In each of the area effect execution determination tables (A) and (B), a total of 100 numerical values of the area effect execution determination random numbers SR2 (a numerical range from 0 to 99) do not execute any area effect (no effect) ) The decision, the decision to execute only the first area effect, the decision to execute only the second area effect, and the decision to execute both the first area effect and the second area effect. Regarding SR2, the number of random numbers assigned is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the big hit time area effect execution determination table of (A), according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing, “No effect <first area effect only <second area effect only <first area effect + second area effect The data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship "both" is selected.

  In the out-of-area area effect execution determination table (B), according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing, “no effect> first area effect only> second area effect only> first area effect + second area effect The data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship "both" is selected.

  In each of the area effect execution determination tables (A) and (B), data is set as follows. At the time of the big hit, the data is set such that the ratio of at least one of the region effects including the first region effect and the second region effect selected and executed is higher than at the time of the loss.

  Specifically, the data is set such that the rate of executing only the first area effect is higher at the time of the big hit than at the time of the loss. At the time of the big hit, the data is set so that the ratio of executing only the second area effect is higher than at the time of the loss. At the time of the big hit, the data is set so that the ratio of executing both the first area effect and the second area effect is higher than at the time of the loss. At the time of the big hit, the ratio at which both the first region effect and the second region effect are executed is higher than the ratio at which only the first region effect or the second region effect is executed as compared with the time of the loss. Data is set.

  As described above, the first area effect and the second area effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio in each of the time of the big hit and the time of the off-going. Thereby, in each of the time of the big hit and the time of the loss, the player's interest in each of the first area effect and the second area effect can be increased.

  In addition, for each of the first area effect and the second area effect, the rate of execution at the time of the big hit is higher than that at the time of the loss. Thereby, when each of the first area effect and the second area effect is executed, the player's expectation of the big hit can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, at the time of the big hit, the rate at which both the first area effect and the second area effect are executed is higher than the rate at which only the first area effect is executed, and the rate at which only the second area effect is executed. Is also expensive. Thereby, when both the first area effect and the second area effect are executed, the player is compared with when only the first area effect is executed or when only the second area effect is executed. , The sense of expectation of the big hit can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the region effect execution determination table, the selection ratio of the first region effect and the selection ratio of the second region effect may be the same or different for each of the time of the big hit and the time of the loss. In the area effect execution determination table, at the time of a big hit, the rate at which both the first area effect and the second area effect are executed may be lower than the rate at which only the first area effect is executed. It may be lower than the rate at which only the effect is executed. In the area effect execution determination table, both the first area effect and the second area effect may be executed only at the time of the big hit. In the region effect execution determination table, both the first region effect and the second region effect may not be executed. Further, at the time of the big hit, the data may be set so that the ratio of at least one of the area effects including the first area effect and the second area effect is selected and executed, as compared with the time of the loss.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 17, instead of determining the area effects collectively, individual effects to be executed may be individually determined using different random numbers for determination.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an area effect execution timing table for determining the execution timing of the area effect when at least one of the area effects is determined to be executed in the area effect execution determination table of FIG. 17. It is. The area effect execution timing determination table includes a big hit area effect execution timing determination table of (A) and a loss time area effect execution timing determination table of (B). These area effect execution timing determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The big hit time area effect execution timing determination table of (A) is used when it is determined that the change display result of the change display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the big hit display result. The out-of-area area effect execution timing determination table in (B) is used when it is determined that the fluctuating display result of the fluctuating display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the off-ramp display result.

  In each of the area effect execution timing determination tables of (A) and (B), a total of 30 numerical values of the random number SR3 (the numerical range of 0 to 29) for determining the area effect execution timing are the first time that the variable display is started. The timing is allocated to a plurality of timings, that is, a second timing before the start of the reach. Regarding SR3, the number of allocated random numbers is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the big hit area effect execution timing determination table of (A), data is set according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “at the start of variable display <at the start of reach” is set. ing. In the out-of-area area effect execution timing determination table of (B), data is set according to the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “at the start of variable display> at the start of reach” is set. ing. Here, “before the start of the reach” refers to a timing before a predetermined time before the reach state is reached in the variation display of the variation pattern that enters the reach state during the variation display.

  As described above, the area effect including the first area effect and the second area effect can be executed at a timing selected from a plurality of timings at each of the time of the big hit and the time of the off-going. As a result, it is possible to enrich the variation of the effect pattern of the area effect. Further, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which timing the area effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, as for the area effect including the first area effect and the second area effect, the selection ratio of the timing at which the effect is performed differs between the time of the big hit and the time of the big hit, and therefore, from the viewpoint of expectation for the big hit, The player can be noticed whether the region effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Although the example of selecting and determining the execution timing from the two types of execution timing as the execution timing of the area effect has been described by using the area effect execution timing determination table of FIG. The execution timing may be selected and determined from the execution timings. Further, as the execution timing of the region effect, a part or all of the selectable execution timings may be different between the first region effect and the second region effect. In addition, the execution timing of the second area effect may differ from part or all of the selectable execution timing according to the type of effect to be executed.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a first area effect determination table for determining the effect content (effect pattern) when it is determined in the area effect execution determination table of FIG. 17 that the first area effect is to be executed. It is. The first area effect determination table includes a large hit first area effect determination table (A) and a first time area effect determination table (B). These first area effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The big hit first area effect determination table of (A) is used when it is determined that the change display result of the change display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the big hit display result. The first area effect determination table at the time of loss (B) is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is the loss display result.

  In each of the first area effect determination tables of (A) and (B), a total of 65 numerical values of the first area effect determination random numbers SR4 (a numerical range of 0 to 64) are used for a plurality of types of first area effect. Allocated to production contents (production patterns). Regarding SR3, the number of allocated random numbers is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the first area effect, a special effect of "only special effect", which is an effect in which the timer effect is not executed after the special effect of performing "visible and visible display", and a special effect of performing "visible and hidden display" are executed. After that, it is roughly divided into the effect pattern of the effect contents of “special effect + timer effect” which is the effect in which the timer effect is executed. The “special effect only” is a so-called “gase effect” (false effect) in which the “timer effect” is executed by executing the “special effect” that performs “visible display” so that the “timer effect” is not executed. .

  In each of the first area effect determination tables in FIGS. 19A and 19B, a special effect in which the first area 91 in which the frame color of the timer frame 97 is displayed in white is “visible / hidden” is set as “special effect only”. After the execution, an effect pattern in which the timer effect is not executed can be selected.

  In the first area effect determination tables of FIGS. 19A and 19B, the following first effect pattern to third effect pattern can be selected as “special effect + timer effect”. In the first effect pattern, after executing a special effect of “visible / hiding display” of the first area 91 in which the frame color of the timer frame 97 is displayed in white, the frame color of the timer frame 97 and the timer numerical color of the timer display 94 are set to white. The timer effect indicated by is executed. In the second effect pattern, after executing a special effect of “visible / hiding display” of the first area 91 in which the frame color of the timer frame 97 is displayed in white, the frame color of the timer frame 97 and the timer numerical color of the timer display 94 are changed to red. The timer effect indicated by is executed. In the third effect pattern, after executing a special effect of displaying and hiding the first area 91 in which the frame color of the timer frame 97 is displayed in red, the frame color of the timer frame 97 and the timer numerical color of the timer display 94 are displayed in red. The timer effect is performed.

  In each of the first area effect determination tables of FIGS. 19A and 19B, there is one type of “special effect only” and three types of “special effect + timer effect” as described above, for a total of four types of effects. From the patterns, a total of 65 numerical values of SR4 are allocated so that one effect pattern can be selected and determined.

  In the big hit first area effect determination table of (A), according to the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing, “only special effect in white timer frame <special effect in white timer frame + white timer frame and white timer value” Of the timer effect <special effect in the white timer frame + timer effect in the red timer frame and the numerical value of the red timer <special effect in the red timer frame + timer effect in the red timer frame and the numerical value of the red timer> The data is set to be a percentage.

  In the out-of-area first-stage effect determination table of (B), according to the value of SR4 extracted at a predetermined timing, “only special effect in white timer frame> special effect in white timer frame + white timer frame and white timer value Timer effect in the white timer frame + timer effect in the red timer frame and the red timer value> special effect in the red timer frame + timer effect in the red timer frame and the red timer value ” The data is set to be a percentage.

  As described above, as the timer frame 97 for displaying and hiding at the time of a special effect, any one of a plurality of types of special effects of the special effect displaying the white timer frame 97 and the special effect displaying the red timer frame 97 is described. By being executable, it can be noticed which kind of special effect is executed.

  In the area effect determination tables of (A) and (B), data is set as follows. At the time of the big hit, the data that the ratio of “special effect only” is selected and executed is lower than the time of the loss, and the ratio that any of “special effect + timer effect” is selected and executed is higher. Is set.

  As described above, the selection ratio of the timer effect in the first area effect is different between the time of the loss and the time of the big hit. As shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the selection ratio of the execution timing of the first region effect differs between the time of a miss and the time of a big hit, and the selection ratio of the timer effect in the first region effect differs between the time of a loss and a time of a big hit. Therefore, it can be further noticed at which timing the special effect is executed.

  Further, at the time of the big hit, the data is set so that the ratio of the “timer effect” in the red timer frame and the red timer numerical value being selected and executed as the “timer effect” is higher than at the time of the loss. Further, at the time of the big hit, the data is set so that the ratio of “special effect” selected and executed in the red timer frame as the “special effect” is higher than that at the time of the loss.

  As described above, in the first area effect, the rate at which the “special effect” in the red timer frame is selected and executed is higher at the time of the big hit than at the time of the loss. Thus, when the “special effect” in the red timer frame is executed, the player's expectation of a big hit can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, at the time of the big hit, the ratio of the “timer effect” in the red timer frame and the red timer numerical value being selected and executed is higher than at the time of the loss. Thereby, when the “timer effect” with the red timer frame and the red timer value is executed, the player's expectation of the big hit can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19, even before the execution of the red timer numerical value display, the special effect of performing the hidden display of the white timer frame is executed by being able to execute the white timer frame. Even if it is, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation of the jackpot game state from being lowered.

  In the first area effect determination table, the effect pattern of “only special effect” in the red timer frame may be selectable for each of the time of the big hit and the time of the off. In the first area effect determination table, the special effect in the red timer frame, the timer effect in the white timer frame, and the timer effect in the white timer value are referred to as “special effect + timer effect” for each of the time of the big hit and the time of the loss. You may make it selectable. Further, in the first area effect determination table, for each of the time of big hit and the time of off-time, the timer effect in the white timer frame and the red timer value, and the timer effect in the red timer frame and the white timer value as the “timer effect” As in the case of the timer effect, a timer effect in which the color of the timer frame is different from the color of the timer value may be selectable. In such a case, at the time of the big hit, the selection ratio of the timer effect in which both the color of the timer frame and the color of the timer value are red compared to the time of the loss, and one of the color of the timer frame and the color of the timer value is You may make it higher than the selection ratio of the timer effect in white and the other in red.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a second area effect determination table. The second area effect determination table is a data table used for a lottery for selecting and determining the effect contents of the second area effect when it is determined to execute the second area effect. The second area effect determination table includes a large hit second area effect determination table in FIG. 20A and a out-of-off second area effect determination table in FIG. 20B. These second area effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  When it is determined to execute the second area effect, the effect content to be executed in the second area 92 is determined. The effect content performed in the second area 92 is an effect content indicating which of a timer effect suggestion display and a plurality of types of specific displays other than the timer effect suggestion display is to be displayed in the second area 92. It is. In the second area 92, an effect is executed in which one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays that is sequentially rotated and displayed is determined. The predetermined displays include a timer effect suggestion display and other specific displays. When the timer effect suggestion display is performed in the second area 92, the character “READY” is displayed from the plurality of types of display in the second area 92, and is switched to the character “GO” after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thus, the second area effect is executed. Further, as a second area effect, a timer effect in which a timer is displayed after the character “GO” is started.

  Apart from such a timer display (timer effect suggestion table display), a specific display may be displayed in the second area. The specific display is a display that suggests that the display result of the variable display is expected to be a big hit or that a predetermined reach effect is entered. In the present embodiment, the contents of the effect performed in the second area will be described with reference to the table in FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the display of “?” Is a display indicating a pattern of a gassed effect in which the user does not perform any effect by imitating some effect. The display of "?" Is a display pattern indicating that the currently executed variable display has the lowest jackpot expectation, and the player can hardly expect the variable display being executed. In FIG. 20, “No way?” Is a display pattern in which it is expected that some effect will be executed. Here, the certain effect is an effect in which a predetermined character appears or a character or the like indicating a jackpot expectation degree is displayed. The display of “No way?” Is a display pattern indicating that the big hit expectation of the currently executed variable display is low, but the big hit expectation is slightly higher than the display of “?”.

  In FIG. 20, the display of “NEXT” is a pseudo-link suggestion display indicating that the pseudo-link will be executed after the display is executed. A pseudo-run is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are performed continuously, although the change is originally a single fluctuation corresponding to one hold memory. Is an abbreviation that indicates In FIG. 20, the display of “Battle” is a battle reach suggestion display indicating that a battle effect is to be executed after the reach. Battle reach is a reach effect in which an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character fight is executed. If the ally character defeats the enemy character, a big hit occurs, and if the ally character defeats the enemy character, it loses.

  In FIG. 20, the display of “zone” is a zone entry suggestion display indicating that entry into a zone effect is performed after the display is executed. The zone effect is an effect indicating that the current variable display is in a state advantageous to the player (a state in a zone advantageous to the player). More specifically, a telop of the character “zone entry” is played around the screen of the effect display device 9 to indicate that the current variable display has high expectation of a big hit. In the zone effect, the background, the effect, and the like, together with the character “zone entry”, are unique to the zone effect.

  In FIG. 20, the display of "READY GO" indicates that the character "READY" is displayed for a predetermined time, the character is switched to the character "GO" as described above, and then the timer display is started. This is a timer effect suggestion display. In FIG. 20, the display of “super heat” is a display pattern indicating that the big hit expectation of the currently executed variable display is high. After the display of "super heat", an effect with high expectation of big hit is executed. The display of "congratulations" is a display for confirming that the currently executed variable display is a big hit display result. Such a display is a display that is most pleasant for the player.

  According to the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing, the selection ratio of the display in the second area effect determination table at the time of the big hit in FIG. 20 (A) is “Intense heat> READY GO> Zone> Battle> NEXT> No way? ?????????????????????????? is used to select the display type that is stopped and displayed in the second area effect. Also, in the out-of-offset second area effect determination table of FIG. 20B, the selection ratio of the display is determined by the value of SR5 extracted at a predetermined timing to be “super heat <? <READY GO <zone <battle <battle <NEXT < ?????????????????????????? is used to select the display type that is stopped and displayed in the second area effect.

  According to the data settings in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the display excluding “?” And “Congratulations” indicates that when the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result, it is compared with the loss display result. The display type that is stopped and displayed in the second area effect is selected so that the selection ratio of the display has the magnitude relationship of “hot heat> READY GO> zone> battle> NEXT> is it true?”. Therefore, the big hit expectation is high in the order of the magnitude relation of the selection ratio. In addition, the display of "congratulations" is not selected at the time of a loss, but is selected at the time of a big hit. Therefore, although the rate at which “congratulations” is selected is low, when “congratulations” is selected, it is determined that the display result of the variable display will be a big hit. As for the display of "?", The selection ratio is set to be higher in the case of the loss than in the case of the big hit. However, in the display of "?", The selection ratio is not set so much higher than in other displays, whether it is a big hit or a miss. This is because the area effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach having a high jackpot expectation in the first place.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (e), (f) and FIG. 20, by performing the second area effect, a timer effect indication such as "READY GO" is displayed and the timer effect is executed, and then the super reach is performed. The display suggesting that the effect is to be executed and the display suggesting that an effect other than the timer effect such as “?” Are to be executed are selected and executable, so that the display suggesting the timer effect is displayed. Or a display suggesting an effect other than the timer effect can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved in the process before the timer effect is executed.

  As a display pattern in the second area 92, a timer display pattern such as a “READY GO” display shown in FIG. 20 and a timer effect suggestion display and a timer display, and a “?” Display shown in FIG. By providing the display pattern of the specific display for performing the specific display, it is possible to pay attention to whether the timer effect is performed or the specific display is displayed. Can be improved.

  In addition, as a specific display, an expectation degree suggestion display that indicates the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state, such as the display of “No way? Is included, it is possible to notice whether the timer display is displayed or the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, it is also possible to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display.

  In addition, whether the timer display is displayed by including a re-variation suggestion display indicating that a pseudo run is to be displayed, such as “NEXT (pseudo run suggestion)” in FIG. 20, as the specific display, Whether the specific display is displayed can be further noticed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can be further noticed.

  In addition, as the specific display, a reach suggestion display indicating the type of the reach effect such as “Battle (Battle Reach Suggestion)” in FIG. 20 is included, so that the timer display is displayed or the specific display is further improved. Attention can be paid to whether the display is performed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can be further focused.

  Next, a process for setting various effects including an area effect will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S616). FIG. 21 shows a process related to the setting of the area effect among various settings included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol change start process. In the effect setting processing, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed in the area effect by performing the following processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of the current fluctuation (S901). The received variation pattern command is stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the super-reach fluctuation pattern is a super-reach fluctuation pattern by determining whether or not a super-reach fluctuation pattern command is stored in an area indicating a fluctuation display to be executed this time. judge. If the variation pattern is not the super reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S909. If the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern, the value of SR2 is extracted, and one of the ones shown in FIGS. A region effect execution determination table is selected, and the presence / absence of the region effect in the current variable display and the type of effect to be executed (first region effect, second region A type of effect) is determined (S902). Whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit is determined based on a display result command or the like received when the current fluctuation display is executed, whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit. .

  In S903, based on the determination result in S902, it is determined that the region effect is to be executed (one of the first region effect only, the second region effect only, and both the first and second region effects). It is determined whether or not it has been (S903). If it is determined in S903 that the area effect has not been executed, the process proceeds to S909. If it is determined in S903 that the execution of the area effect has been performed, the value of SR3 is extracted, and depending on whether or not the display result of the present fluctuation display is a big hit (missing), FIG. One of the area effect execution timing determination tables shown in B) is selected, and the execution timing of the area effect in the current variable display is determined from the extracted SR3 value using the selected table (S904). Next, it is determined whether or not the content determined in S902 is a content for executing the first area effect and the second area effect (S905).

  In S905, if it is determined that the content is to execute the first area effect and the second area effect, the value of SR4 is extracted and the value of SR4 is determined according to whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit (whether or not). One of the first area effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and (B) is selected, and the selected table is used to produce an effect to be executed as the first area effect in the present variation display from the extracted SR4 value. Is determined (S906). Next, in S907, the selection of the timer effect among the second region effects is restricted. Specifically, in the table of FIG. 20, the display of "READY GO", that is, the display of the timer effect suggestion is set so as not to be selected. Next, the value of SR5 is extracted, and one of the second area effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is determined according to whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit (miss). Using the selected table, the contents of the effect (effect pattern) to be executed as the second area effect in the current variable display are determined from the extracted value of SR5 (S908). Next, the processing shifts to S909.

  In S905, if it is not the content for executing the first area effect and the second area effect, it is determined whether or not the content is for executing the first area effect (S910). If it is determined in S910 that the first area effect is to be executed, the value of SR4 is extracted, and depending on whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit (missing), FIG. Any one of the first area effect determination tables shown in (B) is selected, and using the selected table, the contents of the effect to be executed as the first area effect (effect pattern ) Is determined (S907).

  In step S910, if the content is not the content for executing the first area effect, it is determined by the elimination method that the content is for executing the second area effect. Therefore, the value of SR5 is extracted, and the current variation display is performed. One of the second area effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is selected according to whether the display result is a big hit or not (miss), and the value of SR5 extracted using the selected table is selected. Then, the content (effect pattern) of the effect executed as the second area effect in the current fluctuation display is determined (S912). Next, the processing shifts to S909.

  In S909, other effect contents are determined based on the content determined in the first area effect and the second area effect, and on the effect of the effect other than the area effect. After that, the process ends.

  Here, a specific example of the other effect contents determined in S909 will be described focusing on the effect performed in the first area effect and the second area effect. For example, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed in the first area 91 after the execution of the special effect as the first area effect, the timer display 94 appears in the timer effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach at that time. Timer value of the timer display displayed as the time period when the timer is displayed, and various effect contents related to the timer effect such as an effect mode executed when the timer value reaches 0 second (the super reach specified by the fluctuation pattern command). The effect content stored in the ROM 102) is determined in accordance with the type. In this embodiment, the timer value when making the timer display 94 appear is fixedly set to, for example, 10:00 (second) regardless of the type of super reach. The timer value when the timer display 94 appears may be set differently depending on the type of super reach. In addition, in the second area effect, for example, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed, the content of the timer effect is determined in the same manner.

  Further, in the second area effect, when it is determined that an effect other than the timer effect is to be performed, various effect contents related to the effect such as the effect mode (determined using the second area effect determination table). The effect content stored in the ROM 102) is determined corresponding to the effect. For example, when an effect of “super heat” is selected and determined as the second area effect, a telop “super heat” is displayed at a predetermined display position in the display area of the effect display device 9. In response to the display of “heat”, various effect contents related to the effect to be executed in the display area other than the second area 92 are determined.

  Further, as an effect other than the timer effect, for example, in the second area effect, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed, the timer display 94 is displayed in the timer effect based on the change pattern of the super reach at that time. The timer value of the timer display displayed as the time period when it appears, and the contents of the effect to be executed when the timer value becomes 0 seconds (the ROM 102 corresponding to the type of super reach specified by the fluctuation pattern command) The effect content stored in the storage is determined.

  As described above, in the effect setting process, when it is determined that various effects such as the region effect including the first region effect and the second region effect are to be performed, the determined content is stored in the ROM 102, and the effect pattern to be executed is performed. Based on the data on the effect pattern set in the effect setting process, the first region effect and the second region as shown in FIG. 16 are set by the effect symbol variation process (S802) shown in FIG. An area effect including an effect can be executed.

[Second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a modified example of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first embodiment will be described. Here, as the timer effect according to the second embodiment, the effect performed in the first area 91 is shown as a representative example, but the timer effect according to the second embodiment can be similarly executed in the second area 92.

  In the timer effect executed in the second embodiment, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, the period display indicating the effect period such as the waiting time until executing the specific effect is updated in a timer display format. Thus, when the timer display becomes a predetermined mode, any one of a plurality of types of effects is performed. In the timer display, the count value is updated from the initial value of the count value set at a predetermined timing, and finally, the value of the timer display becomes 0 (a value indicating 0 second). Such a timer display displayed during the timer effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined period during the variable display.

  In addition, during the execution of the timer effect, after the timer display is counted down during a period from when the period display by the timer display is started to when the period display becomes 0, which is a predetermined mode, the timer display is counted as a stop mode. There is a case where the timer is stopped for a second and the value of the timer display is set to 0 after passing through the stop mode. Such an effect of stopping the countdown of the timer display for several seconds is hereinafter referred to as a freeze effect. Note that the freeze effect may be such that the countdown of the timer display does not completely stop for several seconds, and the countdown does not advance beyond a predetermined period. For example, when a freeze effect occurs in the timer display of “15:47” during the countdown, a predetermined number is specified as “15:46” → “15:47” → “15:46”. The effect may be such that the timer display does not advance the countdown for a predetermined period or more by switching back and forth between the numbers. Also, the countdown proceeds in the order of “15:47” → “15:46” → “15:45”. However, by making the countdown extremely slower than the actual time measurement, the time hardly advances. It may be directing.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the second embodiment. FIGS. 22A to 22E are diagrams illustrating display examples of the timer display 94 in the first area 91 when the freeze effect is performed during the timer effect. FIGS. 22F to 22I are diagrams showing display examples of the timer display 94 in the first area 91 when the freeze effect is not executed during the timer effect. Here, in the timer effect, any one of a plurality of types of time is determined as the number of seconds of the timer effect. In FIGS. 22A to 22E, a time of 30 seconds is selected as a period for executing the timer effect. In FIGS. 22F to 22I, a time period of 20 seconds is selected as a period for executing the timer effect. Note that the timer effect of the second embodiment may be executed in the second area 92 or may be executed in any area in the effect display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the timer effect is started, for example, a time display period “20:00” indicating 20 seconds is displayed in the first area 91 as the timer display 94. The time period displayed on the timer display 94 is displayed up to two digits (one hundredths) of a second or less, and the value is counted down as time passes. FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a timer display 94 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed since the countdown from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 22B, a LOCK display 95 is displayed above the timer display 94 when "10:00" indicating 10 seconds is displayed every 10 seconds. The LOCK display 95 is an action effect in which the display image acts on the timer display 94, and the display image indicated by the characters “LOCK” is added to the timer display 94. A freeze effect is executed by adding the LOCK display 95 to the timer display 94. As described above, by adding the LOCK display 95 to the timer display 94, the player can easily recognize that the freeze effect is being executed.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram showing a display mode of the timer display 94 when 10 seconds have elapsed from the state of FIG. 22B. As shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, when the freeze effect is performed, the display of the timer display 94 is stopped for 10 seconds while the display of “10:00” is kept, and the LOCK display is performed. 95 is added. After the ten-second freeze period has elapsed, the timer display 94 is counted down again, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), the timer display 94 is counted down and displayed in a predetermined mode of “00:00” indicating 0 seconds. Then, based on the fact that the timer display becomes 0 seconds, one of the effects of the plurality of types of effects is executed.

  Here, an example of the effect performed when the timer display 94 reaches 0 seconds will be described. The effect performed when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second includes, for example, an effect in which the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream temporarily stops (for example, a symbol described as “NEXT” temporarily stops), a reach symbol. (For example, the character operates at the timing of the stop of the reach symbol), an effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation during the reach effect (for example, the jackpot expectation degree during the reach) Changes to a high background). The effect performed when the timer display 94 reaches 0 seconds is not limited to the effect described here, and may be any effect.

  Next, the case where the freeze effect is not executed will be described with reference to FIGS. When a time of 20 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect, as shown in FIG. 22F, when the timer effect is started, for example, “20:00” indicating 20 seconds as the timer display 94 Is displayed in the first area 91. FIG. 22G is a diagram showing a timer display 94 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed since the countdown from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 22G, “10:00” indicating 10 seconds is displayed every 10 seconds. Since the freeze effect is not executed, the LOCK display 95 is not displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (h), when one second has elapsed from FIG. 22 (g), as shown in FIG. 22 (h), the timer display is displayed as “09:00” indicating 9 seconds. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (i), the timer display 94 is counted down, and is displayed as “00:00” indicating 0 seconds which is a predetermined mode. Then, based on the fact that the timer display becomes 0 seconds, one of the effects of the plurality of types of effects is executed. Here, in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (i), the timer display 94 of two digits after the second actually counts down, but is not disclosed in detail in the drawings. Alternatively, only the number of seconds such as “10”, “9”,..., “0” may be counted down without displaying two digits after the second.

  In this manner, the timer display 94 displayed in the timer effect is counted down from the start of the display, and is a pattern that passes through the freeze effect in a period from “00:00” indicating 0 seconds which is a predetermined mode. And a pattern that does not go through a freeze effect. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 94 during the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 94 to 0 seconds.

  Further, in the pattern in which the freeze effect is executed in the timer effect, as shown in FIGS. 22B to 22D, after the freeze effect is executed for 10 seconds, the timer display 94 is updated again. In this way, the player can be noticed by the display mode of the timer display 94 until the timer display 94 reaches 0 seconds.

  The timer selection time for determining the timer seconds (time from the start of the timer display to 0 seconds), which is the number of seconds in which the timer effect is executed, is different, but as shown in FIG. Is not executed and the freeze effect is executed, the display mode at the start of the timer display 94 may be the same (both are “20:00”). In this way, it is possible to execute a surprising effect without delaying whether or not to go through the freeze effect at the start of the timer display 94.

[Third embodiment]
In the third embodiment, a modified example of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first embodiment will be described. Here, as the timer effect according to the third embodiment, the effect performed in the first area 91 is shown as a representative example, but the timer effect according to the third embodiment can be similarly executed in the second area 92.

  In the timer effect performed in the third embodiment, a special pattern timer effect is set in addition to the normal pattern timer effect. The timer effect of the normal pattern is a pattern in which the display value of the timer display is only counted down with the lapse of time from the start of the timer display until the timer display becomes 0 seconds. On the other hand, in the timer effect of the special pattern, when the timer display 94 counts down to 0 seconds, an effect using an operation means such as the stick controller 122 is executed. The operation of the player by the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123. Specifically, when the player performs an operation of pulling the stick controller 122 when the timer display 94 counts down to 0 second, the number of seconds of the timer display 94 which has been 0 second increases, and the countdown is performed again. Is performed. Such a special pattern may be executed a plurality of times, and when the time finally reaches 0 second, a predetermined effect is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the third embodiment. FIG. 23A of FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart in the case of a double pattern with a timer selection time of 20 seconds as a special pattern of the timer effect. The two-time pattern indicates an effect pattern in which an effect using the operation means is executed twice during execution of the timer effect. FIGS. 23B to 23I are views showing display examples of the timer display 94 in the pattern of FIG. 23A. First, the timer effect of the special pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. The special pattern is not limited to the two-time pattern, but may be a one-time pattern or three or more patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, in the two-time pattern of the timer selection time of 20 seconds executed as the timer effect, “04:00” is first displayed on the timer display 94 (FIG. 23B). From this state, the countdown of the timer display 94 is executed for 4 seconds. Then, when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 23C), an operation effect of operating the operation means such as the stick controller 122 is executed. In the stick controller 122, a period during which the operation is valid (hereinafter, also referred to as an operation valid period) is set to 2 seconds. When the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is performed by the player during the operation validity period of 2 seconds, “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 23D )). The display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for a period obtained by adding 1 second (minimum period of the timer display) to the remaining operation valid period and the time, and “00” is displayed as the timer display 94. 0:00 ”, the number of seconds increases, and the value of“ 04:00 ”is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 23E).

  If the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is not executed during the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of “+04: 00” is automatically displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at the end of the operation valid period. It is displayed (FIG. 23D). The display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for one second after the end of the operation validity period, and the number of seconds is increased from “00:00” as the timer display 94, The value of “04:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 23E).

  Here, regardless of whether the stick controller 122 is operated or not operated, the display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for at least one second (see FIG. 23D )). In addition, the number of seconds is increased from “00:00” as the timer display 94, and the value of “04:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 23E). At this time, the player can recognize that the number of seconds on the timer display 94 has increased. The total period of the operation valid period (the operation 2 seconds in FIG. 23A) and the timer display period of the effect display device 9 indicating the increased seconds of the timer display 94 (the timer display 1 second in FIG. 23A) is 3 Set to seconds.

  Thereafter, the timer display 94 starts counting down from 4 seconds indicated by “04:00”, and when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 23 (f)), An effect of pulling the stick controller 122 during the operation valid period is executed. When the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is performed by the player for two seconds, “+06: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 23 (g)). The display of “+06: 00” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for the remaining operation valid period and a period obtained by adding 1 second to the remaining operation valid period, and the number of seconds from “00:00” as the timer display 94 The value “06:00” is increased and displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 23 (h)).

  If the operation of pulling the stick controller 122 is not executed during the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of “+06: 00” is automatically displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at the end of the operation valid period. It is displayed (FIG. 23 (g)). The display of "+06: 00" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for one second after the end of the operation validity period, and the number of seconds is increased from "00:00" as the timer display 94, The value “06:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 23 (h)).

  The timer display 94 starts counting down from 6 seconds, and when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 23 (i)), a predetermined effect is executed. The effect performed when the timer display 94 reaches 0 seconds may be any effect.

  As described above, in the special pattern, when the timer effect is started and the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by 0 second, the effect of increasing the number of seconds of the timer display 94 and performing the countdown again is performed. Thereby, the player can pay attention to the effect when the value of the timer display 94 becomes 0 seconds. Also, with such a special pattern timer effect, the player is allowed to pay attention to the display mode during the period from when the countdown of the timer display 94 starts to when the value of the timer display 94 finally reaches 0 second. it can.

[Fourth embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, a modified example of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first embodiment will be described. Here, an example in which the timer effect according to the fourth embodiment is applied to the respective timer effects of the first area 91 and the second area 92 is shown as a representative example of a third area 96 shown in FIG. The description will be made with reference to FIG.

  The timer effect in the fourth embodiment is executed during the reach. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach includes the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. When the variation pattern command designating super reach is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect of the designated super reach based on the transmitted command. In the first to fourth super reach of FIG. 6, for each variation pattern, any one of a plurality of types of special reach (hereinafter, also simply referred to as SP reach) is executed.

  In the SP reach, the reach is achieved in any of the effect symbols during the variable display. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the reach state (after the normal reach or after a reach effect different from the normal reach), the state reaches the SP reach. The SP reach executed in the super reach is a reach having a high expectation of a jackpot display result as compared to a normal reach which does not evolve to the SP reach and does not show a flashy effect after the reach. During the SP reach, an effect such as a battle effect is executed on the liquid crystal screen, for example. The battle effect is an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight, and if the teammate character wins, a big hit display result is displayed, and if the teammate character is defeated, a miss display result is displayed.

  In the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which a timer effect is started in a third region 96 that is a lower center region of the display screen of the effect display device 9. For example, during SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire screen is executed. In such a case, the timer display 94 displayed in the third area 96 is placed at a position that does not overlap with the display screen of the effect display device 9 (for example, a lower left position of the effect display device 9) so as not to obstruct such an effect. The display 94 is moved. In the fourth embodiment, the timer effect and the SP reach are executed simultaneously. The effect when the timer effect and the SP reach are executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the fourth embodiment. When the timer effect is executed, a pattern as shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b) and a pattern as shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (c) are executed. As shown in FIG. 24A, when the effect is displayed with the symbol indicating “4” on the effect display device 9, the timer image is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the screen. A timer display 94 displaying “20:00” is displayed on the timer image. The timer display 94 counts down as time passes.

  The pattern from FIG. 24 (a) to FIG. 24 (b) shows a case where the normal reach reaches the weak SP reach. The weak SP reach is an SP reach having a lower degree of expectation of a big hit display result than a strong SP reach described later. The degree of expectation of the jackpot display result is indicated by the number of black stars shown in FIG. Since the weak SP reach executed this time has an expectation of 2 out of 5 levels, the expectation is not so high. During the weak SP reach, the effect symbol is displayed in a command symbol in a miniaturized (reduced) mode in the upper right area of the effect display device 9. When the weak SP reach is started, the timer image moves from the lower center position on the screen to the lower left position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  When SP reach is performed, the frame portion 96a of the timer image may change. However, as shown in FIG. 24B, in the weak SP reach, the frame portion 96a is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 24A before the development to the SP reach. Further, the timer display 94 is counted down and indicated by “15:00”. During SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire display screen is executed as compared to the case as shown in FIG. 24A before SP reach development. When a flashy effect such as an SP reach effect is executed, if the timer image is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the screen, the effect is hindered. Therefore, if the SP reach is executed during the period from when the timer display 94 is started to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second, the timer display 94 is positioned at the left end of the screen (corresponding to the first area 91). Position). When SP reach is not executed, the timer image does not change at the lower center position of the screen, and the countdown of the timer display 94 is executed.

  As described above, the position of the timer display 94 is changed depending on whether or not SP reach is performed during the period from when the display of the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second. Therefore, it is possible to consider the state of the effect of whether the effect such as SP reach is being executed or not, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 24 (c) shows a case where the reach state of FIG. 24 (a) has evolved to a strong SP reach. The strong SP reach has a higher expectation of a big hit display result than the weak SP reach. As shown in FIG. 24 (c), the strong SP reach executed this time has an expectation of 4 out of 5 levels, which indicates that the effect has a high jackpot expectation. During the strong SP reach, the effect symbol is displayed in a command symbol in a miniaturized (reduced) form in the upper right area of the effect display device 9. When the strong SP reach is started, the timer image moves from the lower third area 96 on the screen to a lower left position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  When the strong SP reach is executed, the mode of the frame portion 96b of the timer image changes. For example, as shown in FIG. 24C, the color of the frame portion 96b changes from white to red (the hatched portion in FIG. 24C). Further, the timer display 94 is counted down and indicated by “15:00”. In the strong SP reach, similarly to the weak SP reach, in the period from when the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second, if the SP reach is executed, the timer display 94 is displayed at the left end of the screen. The position is moved to a position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  As described above, the position of the timer display 94 is changed depending on whether or not SP reach is performed during the period from when the display of the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second. Therefore, it is possible to consider the state of the effect of whether the effect such as SP reach is being executed or not, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, SP reach is a reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than a normal reach that ends without developing to SP reach. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved by taking into account the execution of the highly-reachable reach of such a big hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, in a normal state (a state where only the reach is applied) before the SP reach is developed, a timer display 94 is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the effect display device 9, During the execution of the SP reach, the timer display 94 is displayed at a lower left position of the effect display device 9 (a position corresponding to the first area 91). Therefore, by preventing the effect during the SP reach from being interrupted by the timer display 94, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the weak SP reach is executed, the timer image frame portion 96a is not changed to white while the strong SP reach is executed, and the timer image frame portion 96b is turned red when the strong SP reach is executed. Change and display. By doing so, by setting the display mode of the frame of the timer display 94 according to the SP reach to be executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit is indicated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the timer effect of the fourth embodiment is being executed, the second area effect as described in the first embodiment may be executed at a position corresponding to the second area 92. .

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16, after the special effect of FIG. 16 (b) is executed, a timer effect is executed as shown in FIG. 16 (d), and as shown in FIG. 16 (c). Since there is a case where the timer effect is not executed, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the timer effect is executed before executing the timer effect. Interest can be improved.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 16 (b), in the first area 91, a special effect indicating that the timer display 94 is to be performed by displaying the timer frame 97 in an obscured manner is executed, thereby providing the timer effect. Can be noticed as to whether or not the game is executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved in the process before the execution of the timer effect.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 18, as for the first area effect, the special effect can be executed at a plurality of timings such as at the start of the fluctuation or before the start of the reach, so that the area effect is executed at any timing. Indeed, the player can be noticed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the selection ratio of the execution timing of the first area effect is different between the time of the out-of-time and the time of the big hit, and the selection of the timer effect in the first area effect of the out-of-time and the time of the big hit. Since the ratios are different, it is possible to further focus on when the special effect is executed.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 19, as the timer frame 97 for displaying and hiding at the time of a special effect, there are a plurality of types of special effects of a special effect displaying a white timer frame 97 and a special effect displaying a red timer frame 97. Is executable, it can be noticed which kind of special effect is executed.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 19, even before the execution of the red timer numerical value display, the special effect of performing the hidden display of the white timer frame can be executed by being able to execute the white timer frame. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation to the jackpot game state from lowering.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 16 (e), (f) and FIG. 20, the super reach effect is executed after the execution of the timer effect such as “READY GO” by executing the second region effect. The timer effect is indicated or indicated by selecting a timer effect suggestion indicating that the effect is displayed and a specific display indicating that an effect other than the timer effect such as “?” Is to be executed. It can be noticed whether the display is performed, and the interest in the game can be improved in the process before the execution of the timer effect.

  (8) As a display pattern in the second area 92, a display pattern of a timer for performing a timer effect suggestion display such as a “READY GO” display shown in FIG. 20 and displaying a timer, a “?” Display shown in FIG. The display pattern of the specific display for performing the specific display of the present invention can be focused on whether the timer effect is performed or the specific display is displayed. Can be improved.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 18, as for the second region effect, the special effect can be executed at a plurality of timings such as at the start of the fluctuation or before the start of the reach, so that the region effect is executed at any timing. Indeed, the player can be noticed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  (10) As a specific display, an expectation degree suggestion indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as the display of “No way? (Low degree of expectation)” or “extreme heat (high degree of expectation)” in FIG. By including the display, attention can be paid to whether the timer display is displayed or the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can also be focused.

  (11) Whether the timer display is displayed by including, as the specific display, a re-variation suggestion display indicating that a pseudo run is displayed, such as “NEXT (pseudo run suggestion)” in FIG. It can be noticed whether the specific display is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can be further noticed.

  (12) As a specific display, a reach suggestion display that suggests a type of reach effect such as "Battle (Battle Reach Suggestion)" in FIG. 20 is included, so that a timer display is displayed or a more specific display. Is displayed, and when the specific display is displayed, the display mode of the specific display can be further noticed.

  (13) As shown in FIG. 22, the timer display 94 displayed in the timer effect is counted down from the start of the display, until the time becomes “00:00” indicating 0 seconds which is a predetermined mode. A pattern that passes through a freeze effect and a pattern that does not pass through a freeze effect are provided. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 94 during the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 94 to 0 seconds.

  (14) As shown in FIG. 23, the value of the timer display 94 becomes 0 second because a special pattern in which the counted value of the timer display 94 increases when the timer display 94 becomes 0 second can be executed. The player can pay attention to the effect when the game is played.

  (15) As shown in FIG. 24, it is possible to change the position of the third area 96 depending on whether or not the SP reach is being performed, so that an effect as to whether or not an effect such as the SP reach is being performed. Can be considered, and the interest of the game is improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the area effect execution determination table of FIG. 17, the case where the area effect is executed in the first area 91, the second area 92, the first area 91, and the second area 92. Was explained. However, the area effect may be performed only in one of the areas. In such a case, if it is determined that the area effect is to be executed in one of the areas, the area effect may be restricted so as not to be executed in the other area.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which when the timer effect (gase effect) is executed in the first area 91, the execution of the timer effect is restricted in the second area 92. However, the timer effect may be simultaneously executed in both the first area 91 and the second area 92. In such a case, the value of the timer display 94 displayed in the first area 91 and the value of the timer display 94 displayed in the second area 92 may be updated simultaneously. Further, the numerical value at that time may be the same in one region and the other region, or may be different. Alternatively, after the countdown of the numerical value in one area is completed, the countdown of the numerical value in the other area may be started.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed in the first area 91 and the second area 92. When the value of the timer display 94 placed in the first region 91 and the second region 92 becomes a value indicating 0 seconds simultaneously, predetermined effect may be to be executed. In such a case, it may be set so that the big hit value expectation is higher when the timer effect is executed in both areas than when the timer effect is executed in only one area.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the timing of starting the fluctuation or the timing before the start of the reach has been described as the timing of executing the area effect. However, the timing at which the region effect is executed may be another timing. For example, the timing may be executed at the time of reaching or at the time of reaching, at the time of starting the maximum variation display of the pseudo run, at the time of starting the SP reach, at the time of executing the prefetch effect, and the like. . Also, the big hit expectation may be different depending on the execution timing. Further, the program may be executed at two or more timings among a plurality of timings.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the timer display may be performed as the reservation consecutive notice during the big hit game. The hold consecutive notice is a so-called hold consecutive chunk (hereinafter referred to as a hold consecutive change) in which a hold memory at the time of a jackpot display result and a hold memory during a jackpot game are read in advance and a new jackpot is generated in the hold memory. That the big hit game state occurs continuously). For example, when there is such a hold memory, the timer effect is started at a predetermined timing before the end of the big hit, and the fluctuation display of the hold memory that becomes the big hit at the timing when the timer value becomes 0 is started. What should I do?

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the timer effect may be executed during the round of the jackpot. In such a case, for example, the held consecutive notice may be executed at a timing when the value of the timer becomes 0, a probable change notification indicating that the state is the probable change state may be performed, or the round may be continued. A round continuation notification indicating whether or not to perform may be executed.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the effects to be executed at the time of the special effect and the time of the timer effect are determined simultaneously in the first area effect execution determination table shown in FIG. However, the effects performed during the special effect and the timer effect may be determined separately. Further, the frame color may be determined when determining the effect performed in the special effect, and the display color of the timer may be determined when determining the effect performed in the timer effect.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the content of the hold storage data is determined (pre-read) before the start of the variable display performed in accordance with the hold storage, and the content is determined before the start of the variable display. The area effect may be executed as a pre-reading effect for notifying the held storage data. In such a case, a display such as "Under preparation" may be displayed in the area where the area effect is executed, to indicate to the player that the area effect is to be executed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect may be executed a plurality of times when the timer effect is executed. In such a case, the number of executions of the timer effect to be executed in the future may be indicated. For example, when “× 2” is displayed, it is sufficient to indicate that the timer effect is executed twice. Further, the number of executions of the timer effect may be indicated by displaying a plurality of timer images.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, “preparing” is displayed, and the display period of “preparing” is changed, so that the subtraction time of the timer may be one pattern. Specifically, the display of "in preparation" is displayed during the fluctuation display, and the timer display displayed thereafter may be such that the timer display 94 displays 5 seconds for any fluctuation pattern. . With this configuration, the actual timer subtraction time can be set to one pattern, so that it is easy to design the effect and the amount of data used for the effect can be reduced.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the effect performed in the second area 92 is set such that the big hit expectation is different between the case where the period display is performed and the case where the specific display other than the period display is performed. Is also good. For example, when the period display is performed, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the specific display is performed, or when the specific display is performed, the period display is performed. The big hit expectation may be made higher than the case.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the frame of the second area 92 is always displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 has been described. However, the frame of the second area 92 may be displayed only at the timing when the area effect is executed. Also, a special effect may be executed for the second area 92.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the timer display 94 in which the digital display counts down with time has been described as the period display displayed in the timer effect. However, the timer display 94 may be configured such that the effect is executed when the number is counted up with time and the predetermined time is reached. In addition, instead of displaying a numerical value as a period display indicating the passage of time, an hourglass image indicating the passage of time (displaying the time by the remaining amount of sand in the hourglass) or a gauge image indicating the passage of time is displayed. Any effect may be used as long as it changes information that can indicate the end timing of the predetermined period with time, such as a display (a time is indicated by an increase or decrease of a gauge) used and displayed. .

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the period display means for displaying the progress information of the period by updating the period display is provided. In addition, a configuration of the predetermined effect executing means capable of executing the predetermined effect when the period display updated by the period displaying means has a predetermined mode is provided. However, in the configuration of the period display means, the period display may be simply displayed without updating the period display. Specifically, an image in which the fuse of the bomb is lit may be displayed as a display mode indicating the period display. Such an image may indicate that the period is displayed by igniting the squib of the bomb, but it is sufficient that the squib itself is not shortened. Then, an image in which the fuse of the bomb is lit as a period display may be exploded after being displayed for a predetermined period, and some effect may be executed.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the predetermined effect executed when the timer display becomes 0 may be any effect. For example, a predetermined design in which a reach symbol is stopped, a pseudo continuous symbol in executing a pseudo continuous production is stopped, a notification in which a big hit is confirmed (a big hit fixed sound, a premium notice, etc.), a predetermined supermarket, etc. A thing that develops to reach and a thing that operates the accessory may be executed. In such a case, at the timing when the timer display becomes 0, any of the effects selected from the plurality of types of effects may be executed. For example, if the one-shot notification (big hit confirmation notice) is executed at the timing when the pseudo consecutive symbols stop, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the interest of the game.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when performing the area effect in both the first area 91 and the second area 92, the timer effect is executed in one of the areas, and the value becomes 0. , The timer effect may be started in the other area.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine. However, in the various settings described in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and When a plurality of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever and the symbols on the display means are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a predetermined number of symbols. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which medals are paid out to a player. Specifically, an area effect may be executed on a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probable change state), a time saving state, and a high base state may be included as advantageous states that are advantageous to the player.

  (19) In the above-described 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 devices are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, 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 circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speakers 27R, 27L, and the like) are mounted. And two substrates for the second effect control substrate.

  (20) 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 uses another board (for example, FIG. 3 or a sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In this case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit may receive 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 to a simplified command, for example. 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 case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or the sound output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-run, one change is started when the change is started. Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (or when reaching, the so-called second A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuating time or the fluctuating mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 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 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. 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, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. Thus, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer using two commands, in the second command after transmitting the first command, the display result of the prize-winning effect process is determined in the second command, Alternatively, prefetch determination information such as a variation pattern type may be transmitted, and an effect of a prefetch notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-run is a pseudo-display that is an effect display in which it appears that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storages are performed continuously, though the change is originally a single change corresponding to one hold storage. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. In addition, slip means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (22) The embodiments described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for realizing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but are stored in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. It may be in a form distributed by pre-installing it on the server. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. Also, the embodiment of the game is not limited to being executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (23) In the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been described. A sealed-type gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided, and according to ball lending operation, The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

  (24) 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 to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Also, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, 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.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0% has been described as the “ratio (ratio, probability)”. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared, and it is determined that “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio”, This also includes the case where the occurrence ratio of one game state is 0%.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, after the fluctuation display result when the display result of the fluctuation display is determined to be the probability change big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit game state ends, the change state is unconditionally changed to the probability change state. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20, it is controlled to be in a probable change state. Type-variable state control may be performed.

  The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration thereof is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other exemplary embodiments described below, as well as changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In addition, all or some of the configurations described in the above-described embodiments and the modifications and the configurations described in the following embodiments may be arbitrarily combined.

  It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiments disclosed this time are merely examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above and the following description, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The gaming machine of the present invention may also be a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine 901) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. The period display means (the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9 in FIG. 16, the second region 92, and the timer effect in S802 in FIG. 14) for displaying the period display (timer display in the second area 92 in FIG. 16). And the like, and a predetermined effect (such as a super-reach effect) can be executed when the period display becomes a predetermined mode (when the timer display becomes 0 seconds in the second area 92 in FIG. 16). The predetermined effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 100, the process of executing the super reach effect in S802 of FIG. 14, etc.) and the display area of the period display (the second display area 9 of FIG. 16) 14), the specific display means (the effect control microcomputer 100 or the like, the effect display device 9 in FIG. 16, the effect display device 9 in FIG. 14) capable of displaying the specific display other than the period display (specific display such as “?” Shown in FIG. 20). (Step S802 for executing specific display), a plurality of operation units (for example, a stick controller 9031A, a push button 9031B, and volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B) that can be operated by the player, and operations of the operation units. An operation processing execution unit capable of executing the operation processing (for example, the effect control CPU 90120 pushes the controller sensor unit 9035A or the push button 9031B of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B during the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is valid. Sensor 90 5B is a part for performing an effect in accordance with the operation based on the detection signal from the control unit 90. The effect control CPU 90120 operates the button switch during the operation effective period in which the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is effective. A part for executing an operation process according to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the unit 9043.) The first operation unit (for example, the stick controller 9031A) and the first operation unit And a second operation unit (for example, a push button 9031B, a volume adjustment button 9042A, 9042B), and the operation processing execution unit operates in the first operation unit in a first operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation) or the first operation mode. If there is an operation in the second operation mode (for example, a long press operation) different from the operation mode, the operation mode When the corresponding operation process is executed (for example, when the stick controller 9031A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation)), the effect control CPU 90120 displays the effect on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation. The part that performs the effect of changing the image that is present. Further, when the stick controller 9031A is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 during the period in which the stick operation is performed. part. If there is an operation in the second operation section in the third operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation), the corresponding operation processing corresponding to the third operation mode is executed (for example, the push button 9031B is continuously operated). When the operation is performed a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation.) When there is an operation in the fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) different from the operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process not corresponding to the fourth operation mode is executed (for example, the automatic continuous hitting effective period). If the push button 9031B is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation) when the operation promoting effect of prompting the continuous hitting operation is performed in the notice effect or the like executed on the CPU90120 is part executes an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 in the same manner as when the push button 9031B are continuously multiple times operations (successive depression operation).) Gaming machine and the like.

  According to the gaming machine, attention can be paid to whether the period display or the specific display is displayed, and the interest in the game can be improved in the process before the period display is executed. In addition, since the operation unit includes the first operation unit in which only the corresponding operation process is executed, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience caused by executing the non-corresponding operation process not intended by the player.

  In the gaming machine described above, an operation promotion display for prompting an operation on the first operation unit or the second operation unit may be displayed as the specific display. Further, an effect performed based on the operation of the first operation unit or the second operation unit may be displayed as a specific display. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether the period display or the effect display relating to the operation of the player is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine described above, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation on the first operation unit or the second operation unit may be executed as the predetermined effect performed when the period display is in the predetermined mode. . Further, an effect that is executed based on the operation of the first operation unit or the second operation unit may be executed as a predetermined effect. According to such a configuration, when the period display becomes the predetermined mode, the effect that the player can participate in by performing the operation by himself / herself is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when performing an effect related to the operation, the operation unit includes the first operation unit in which only the corresponding operation process is executed. Can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine described above, the mode of the period display may be changed to a predetermined mode based on an operation on the first operation unit or the second operation unit. Also in this case, since the operation unit includes the first operation unit in which only the corresponding operation process is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of a non-corresponding operation process not intended by the player. it can.

  Further, as an example of a game machine that can improve convenience and prevent a player from operating the game machine by mistake, a game machine that can play a game (for example, a pachinko game machine 901), Operation units (for example, a stick controller 9031A, a push button 9031B, volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B) that can be operated by a user, and operation processing execution means (for example, The effect control CPU 90120 is based on receiving detection signals from the controller sensor unit 9035A of the stick controller 9031A and the push sensor 9035B of the push button 9031B during the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A and the push button 9031B is valid. , In addition, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the effect control CPU 90120 receives the detection signal from the button switch unit 9043 during the operation valid period in which the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is valid. The operation unit includes a first operation unit (for example, a stick controller 9031A) and a second operation unit (for example, a push button 9031B, a volume adjustment button 9042A). , 9042B), and the operation processing execution means includes an operation of the first operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation) or an operation of the second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the first operation section. If there is a (for example, long press operation), a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed (for example, a stick operation). When the controller 9031A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect control CPU 90120 executes an effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When the stick controller 9031A is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 during the pressed operation. ), When there is an operation in the third operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation) in the second operation unit, the corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is executed (for example, when the push button 9031B is pressed). When the operation is continuously performed a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the CPU 90120 for effect control controls the timing corresponding to each operation. A portion for performing an effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 by using a keyboard. If there is an operation in the fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) different from the third operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process not corresponding to the fourth operation mode is executed (for example, In a case where an operation promoting effect for prompting a continuous hit operation is performed in a notice effect or the like performed during an automatic continuous hit valid period, when the push button 9031B is pressed (long press operation) for a predetermined period, the CPU 90120 for effect control performs a push operation. A part that performs an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 in the same manner as when the button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation).) Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described as another embodiment.

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Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the near side in FIG. 25 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 901, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is an opposing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 25 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board 902 (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 903 (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 902. The game board 902 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is fired and hit from a hit ball firing device.

  A first special symbol display 904A and a second special symbol display 904B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 902 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 25). Each of the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode). Special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (special identification information), are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display).

  An effect display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 902. The effect display device 905 is configured by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 905, for example, three display patterns corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 904A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 904B are provided. In an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, an effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) capable of identifying each, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 905, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure on the first special symbol display 904A and the fluctuation of the second special figure on the second special symbol display 904B, “left” In the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "", "medium", and "right", the variation of the effect symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, the fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the effect display device 905.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 905, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special figure display 904A or the second special figure on the second special figure display 904B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which can be identified, are displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the determined effect symbols are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Note that the variation display may be temporarily stopped during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  A first hold storage display area 905D and a second hold storage display area 905U are set at two lower left and right positions of the display area of the effect display device 905. In the first hold storage display area 905D and the second hold storage display area 905U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages corresponding to the special figure game (number of special figure hold storages) can be specified.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the first special symbol display 904A and the first special symbol display 904B for displaying the special symbol reserved memory number in the upper and lower portions together with the reserved memory display area so that the number of special symbol reserved memories can be specified. A display 9025A and a second hold display 9025B are provided. The first reservation display 9025A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 9025B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner.

  Below the effect display device 905, a normal winning ball device 906A and a normal variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 906A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning prize ball device 906B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state at a vertical position and an enlarged open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 9081 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 906A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 9022A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 906B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 9022A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 9022B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)), the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. As a big winning opening as.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, a count switch 9023 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of a game ball by the count switch 9023, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 907 in the opened state, the gaming ball is set to another winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering).

  At a predetermined position of the game board 902 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 25), a normal symbol display 9020 is provided. As an example, like the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B, the normal symbol display 9020 is configured by a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed (variable display) so as to be variable. Such a variation display of the ordinary symbol is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 9020, there is provided a general symbol hold display 9025C. The general-purpose reserve indicator 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 9041.

  On the surface of the game board 902, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill and a number of obstacle nails for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which a game ball that has not entered any winning port is taken in.

  Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and effect LEDs 909 are provided around the game area. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 9010 is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 below the gaming area 9010, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a launching device (not shown). Is provided with an upper plate 9090 (ball hitting supply plate) to be held. A lower plate 9091 is provided below the gaming machine frame 903 to hold (retain) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate 9090 so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The member forming the lower plate 9091 is provided with a stick controller 9031A, and the member forming the upper plate 9090 is provided with a push button 9031B. The tilt operation of the stick controller 9031A is detected by the controller sensor unit 9035A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 9031B is detected by the push sensor 9035B. When the stick controller 9031A and the push button 9031B are operated within an operation validity period in which an operation is effectively received in a later-described announcement effect, an effect corresponding to the operation is executed.

  The member forming the upper plate 9090 is provided with two volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B for controlling the volume output from the speakers 908L and 908R. The volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are arranged to be operable by the player side by side on the left and right. After the pachinko gaming machine 901 is started, or the state in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol is stopped, for a predetermined period (for example, , 30 seconds), during the demonstration stage, which is executed when the sound pressure adjustment button 9042A disposed on the right side is pressed, the volume output from the speakers 908L and 908R increases, and the volume adjustment button disposed on the left side. When the user presses 9042B, the volume output from speakers 908L and 908R decreases. By operating the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R can be appropriately adjusted between "1" to "9".

  Note that, inside the member forming the upper plate 9090, a button switch unit 9043 (FIGS. 26 and 27) that detects a pressing operation on the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is provided at a position corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B. Reference) should be provided. The button switch unit 9043 includes a transmissive photosensor corresponding to the volume control button 9042A and a transmissive photosensor corresponding to the volume control button 9042B, and which of the volume control buttons is pressed by these transmissive photosensors. What is necessary is just to be able to detect whether the operation has been performed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a stick controller 9031A that can be tilted in the front-rear and left-right directions, a push button 9031B that can be pressed downward, and a volume control button 9042A that can be pressed backward. 9042B are provided so as to be operable by the player, and the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are operated by the player to perform operation processing corresponding to the operation. Is For example, when the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, a single-hit operation, a continuous-hit operation, a long-press operation, or the like), the display image of the effect display device 905 changes at a timing corresponding to the operation. Or sound effects are output. Further, when the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, a single-hit operation, a continuous-hit operation, a long-press operation, or the like), an image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing according to the operation ( For example, a volume level indicator (see FIG. 26B) or the like changes, and an adjustment sound effect is output from the speakers 908L and 908R at a volume corresponding to the adjusted level.

  In addition, among the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B, the push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B perform operation processing that does not correspond to the long-press operation when the long-press operation is performed. Done. For example, when the push button 9031B is pressed for a long time, the display image of the effect display device 905 changes or a sound effect is output in a manner when the push button 9031B is operated in a continuous tapping manner. In addition, when the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B are pressed and held, the volume levels of the speakers 908L and 908R change in a manner when operated in a continuous tapping mode. On the other hand, with respect to the stick controller 9031A, the display image of the effect display device 905 does not change or the sound effect is not output in the state when the stick controller 9031A is operated in the continuous tapping mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 901, the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B can be used in the same manner as when the operation unit is operated in a continuous tapping mode when the operation unit is pressed for a long time. The operation unit has an “automatic continuous tapping function” in which the volume level changes, and the stick controller 9031A is an operation unit without the “automatic consecutive tapping function”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are provided with an "automatic tapping function," which allows the player to recognize that the operation section has an "automatic tapping function." The display units 90200A and 90200B on which characters "" are displayed are provided near the respective operation units.

  Various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, an audio control board 9013, and an LED control board 9014 as shown in FIG. 27 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 901. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a relay board 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface Various substrates such as substrates are arranged.

  The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are mounted. The main board 9011 is mainly a function of setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function of enabling input of an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 9012 and the like. , A function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting the same, a function of outputting various types of information to the outside, and the like. Further, the main board 9011 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B to perform the first special graphic and the second special graphic. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, controlling the turning on / off / coloring of the normal symbol display 9020, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 9020. It also has a control function.

  The main board 9011 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 90100, and a game control microcomputer 90100. A solenoid circuit 90111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 9081 and 9082 is mounted.

  The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 9011, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and displays the effect display device 905 and the speakers 908L and 908R. In addition, various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as staging LED 909 are mounted. The sound control board 9013 includes a processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound from the speakers 908L and 908R based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, and the like) from the effect control board 9012. Have been. The LED control board 9014 is mounted with an LED driver circuit for turning on / off the effect LEDs 909 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the main board 9011 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023. Also, on the main board 9011, a first special symbol display 904A, a second special symbol display 904B, a normal symbol display 9020, a first reservation display 9025A, a second reservation display 9025B, a general reservation display 9025C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the above is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The command form shown in FIG. 28 is an example, and another command form may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value as long as it is in accordance with the instruction content of the effect control command.

  The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 90101 (Read Only Memory 90101) for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM 90102 (Random Access Memory 90102) for providing an area, a CPU 90103 (Central Processing Unit 90103) for executing a game control program to perform a control operation, and updating numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 90103 It comprises a random number circuit 90104 to perform and an I / O 90105 (Input / Output port 90105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 90100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 90103 executing the program read from the ROM 90101. On the main board 9011, a random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type, a random number value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern, a random number value MR4 ′ for determining the general figure display result, and the like. Numerical data of various random numbers are controlled to be countable.

  FIG. 29 shows a fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 29 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “outside”, corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and the case where “reach”, Also, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is "big hit".

  The ROM 90101 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 27 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 90101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 90103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, in the ROM 90101, a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 90103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 9011 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 29 are stored. And the like, which stores the changing pattern table.

  FIG. 30 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 90101. Before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed in the special figure game of the first special symbol display unit 904A or the second special symbol display unit 904B, the display result determination table sets the fluctuation display result to "big hit" to enter the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control based on the random number value MR1 '. The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 'according to whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low-probability state), or the probable change state (high-probability state) is "big hit". "And" outside "are assigned to the special map display results.

  The ROM 90101 includes a jackpot type determination table, which is referred to to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 ′ when it is determined to control the jackpot game state, and a random number value MR3. 29, a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern to be one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 29 described above is also stored. The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 90101 includes a variation pattern determination table for a big hit that is used when “big hit” is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for when a “big hit” is determined in advance. An out-of-office variation pattern determination table to be used is prepared in advance.

  The RAM 90102 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 27 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply from a predetermined power supply board. The RAM 90102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game and the like. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a general figure holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter, and the like. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the effect control board 9012 provides an effect control CPU 90120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 90121 for storing an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 90120. The RAM 90122, the display control unit 90123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 905, and the effect control CPU 90120 independently update numerical data indicating a random number. A random number circuit 90124 and an I / O 90125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 9012, the effect control CPU 90120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 90121, so that various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components are executed. In addition, on the side of the effect control board 9012, for example, various random numbers (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining the execution and non-execution of various effects and the type of the effect are set, similarly to the main substrate 9011. Have been. The ROM 90121 also has various table data used for controlling the production operation, such as execution and non-execution of various productions, and a type of production, etc., in addition to the production control program. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored. The RAM 90122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  Next, the operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 901 of this embodiment will be described. In the main board 9011, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 90100 is activated, and the CPU 90103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 90103 performs necessary initial settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 90102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 90100 is set. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 90103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 90103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process is started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 90103 executing the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the CPU 90103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 90110 (S9011). ). Subsequently, a predetermined main-side error process is executed (S9012). Thereafter, a predetermined information output process is executed (S9013). Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 ′ to MR4 ′ by software is executed (S9014). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 33 is executed (S9015). Subsequent to the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process for controlling the display operation on the ordinary symbol display device 9020 to perform the variation display of the ordinary symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece of the ordinary variable winning ball device 906B is performed. It is executed (S9016). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 9011 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 9012 (S9017).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S9021). After that, one of the processes of S9022 to S9029 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process of S9021, it is determined whether there is a first start win or a second start win by the first start port switch 9022A or the second start port switch 9022B, and if there is a win, the random number value MR1 'is obtained. , MR2 'and MR3' are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entries in the special figure reservation storage unit. In the special symbol normal process of S9022, it is determined whether or not to start the special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold data. In addition, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 ', it is determined (predetermined) whether or not to make the variable display result a "big hit" before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set in accordance with the fluctuation display result. In the special symbol normal processing, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0”, a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed, and then the special symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 905 is sent from the main board 9011 to the effect. It is determined whether it has been transmitted to the control board 9012 or not. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  In the variation pattern setting process of S9023, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 ′ based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. Including processing. The special symbol change process of S9024 is a process of setting for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 904A or the second special symbol display 904B, or a process after the special symbol starts to change. Including processing to measure time. The special symbol stop process of S9025 includes a process of performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol which is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 904A and the second special symbol display 904B. including. The big hit opening pre-processing of S9026 is, for example, a process of starting execution of a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" or the like. including. The process of opening the big hit in S9027 includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. The post-big hit opening process of S9028 includes a process of determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening number. The big hit end process of S9029 includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 9012 will be described. First, when power is turned on, effect control CPU 90120 starts execution of the main process shown in FIG. 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, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S9051). Then, effect control CPU 90120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S9052). When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set by a timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON) in the main process, the flag is cleared (S9053), and the following process is executed.

  The effect control CPU 90120 first performs a command analysis process of analyzing which command (see FIG. 28) the command transmitted from the main board 9011 stored in the received command buffer is (S9054). Next, an effect control process is performed (S9055). In the effect control process process, a 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 905 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a big hit symbol determination random number is executed (S9056). Next, a volume adjustment process is performed when the player operates the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B during the demonstration effect period and the jackpot game state (S9057). In the sound volume adjustment process, control is performed to set the sound volume of the sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R by operating the sound volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B, and then the flow proceeds to S9052.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S9055) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90120 first sets the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 905D and the second hold storage display area 905U of the effect display device 905 in accordance with the storage contents of the hold storage buffer. A suspended display update process for updating the display is executed (S9072). Thereafter, effect control CPU 90120 performs any one of S9073 to S9079 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  In the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S9073), it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90100. In the effect symbol variation start process (S9074), control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. In addition, a process of determining whether or not the announcement effect is to be performed and, if so, determining an effect pattern is executed. In the effect symbol fluctuation processing (S9075), the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. In addition, when the execution of the notice effect is determined in the effect symbol change start process of S9074, the notice effect is executed at an appropriate timing. In the effect design fluctuation stop processing (S9076), based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, the control of stopping the fluctuation of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol). I do. In the big hit display process (S9077), after the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 905. In the big hit game processing (S9078), the control during the big hit game is performed. In the big hit end effect process (S9079), the effect display device 905 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and (B), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B have the above-described “automatic continuous tapping” in accordance with the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901. Perform a process to enable or disable the function. Specifically, during the period in which the variable display of the symbols is being performed and the period from when the variable display is stopped to when the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2), the auto continuous tapping function of the push button 9031B is enabled, While the automatic continuous tapping function of the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B and the stick controller 9031A is disabled, the automatic continuous tapping function of the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B is enabled during the demonstration effect period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3). , Invalidates the automatic continuous tapping function of the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A.

  That is, in the notice effect performed during the execution of the symbol variation display, only the push button 9031B enables the automatic continuous hit function, and during the non-execution of the symbol variation display such as the demonstration effect period or the big hit game period, Only the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B enable the automatic continuous tapping function. Also, regarding the stick controller 9031A, the automatic continuous hitting function is always invalidated regardless of the change display of the symbol.

  As described above, one of the operation units (for example, the stick controller 9031A) of the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B does not have the automatic continuous tapping function enabled (it has the automatic continuous tapping function). Absent). Further, the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B, which are the two operation units for which the automatic continuous tapping function is enabled, are not automatically activated at the same time. Can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the auto-hitting of the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B depends on whether the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is in a state in which a symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner, a demonstration effect is being performed, or a jackpot game is being performed. The function is switched between enabled and disabled, but is not limited to this.In addition to the above, for example, switching may be performed depending on the effect state, such as during the execution of the reach effect, during the execution of the pseudo-extended effect. Alternatively, the switching may be performed according to a game state such as a probable change state, a non-probability change state, a high base state, and a low base state.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 90120 when the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is operated will be described. The effect control CPU 90120 is based on receiving a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 9035A of the stick controller 9031A or the push sensor 9035B of the push button 9031B during the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is valid. The effect is executed as an operation process corresponding to the operation.

  For example, when the stick controller 9031A is operated once (single-stroke operation), an effect of changing an image (for example, an effect image or the like) displayed on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to the operation is executed. In addition, when the stick controller 9031A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation), an effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 is executed at a timing corresponding to each operation. In addition, when the stick controller 9031A is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, an effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 during the pressed period is executed.

  When the push button 9031B is operated once (single-hit operation), an effect of changing an image (for example, an effect image or the like) displayed on the effect display device 905 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation. Further, when the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 is executed at a timing corresponding to each operation. Further, when the push button 9031B is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, an effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 during the pressed period is executed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 90120 determines that the push button 9031B is in a long-press determination period (for example, about 1 second) when a continuous-stroke operation promoting effect for prompting a continuous-stroke operation is performed in a notice effect or the like performed during the automatic continuous-stroke effective period described above. When the push operation (long press operation) is performed over a long time, the effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 is executed in the same manner as when the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). . That is, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the operation mode (for example, long press operation) in which the push button 9031B is actually operated, the same as when the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). An effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 is executed.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 90120 when the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B are operated will be described. The effect control CPU 90120 executes an operation process according to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 9043 during the operation valid period in which the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is valid.

  For example, when one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is operated once (single-hit operation), an image (for example, a volume level indicator (FIG. B), and the like, and an operation process of causing the speakers 908L and 908R to output a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level is executed. When one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous tapping operation), the image displayed on the effect display device 905 is changed at a timing corresponding to each operation, or the speaker is changed. An operation process of outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level from 908L and 908R is executed.

  Further, during the demonstration effect or the big hit effect performed during the automatic continuous hitting valid period, the effect control CPU 90120 presses one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B for a long press determination period (for example, about 1 second) (for example, approximately 1 second). When a long press operation is performed, the image displayed on the effect display device 905 is changed in the same manner as when one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is continuously operated (continuous hit operation) a plurality of times, An operation process of continuously outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level from the speakers 908L and 908R is executed. In other words, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to an operation mode (for example, a long press operation) in which one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is actually operated, one of the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is continuously performed a plurality of times. An operation process for changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 and continuously outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level from the speakers 908L and 908R in the same manner as when an operation (continuous operation) is performed. (Auto-hit function).

  Here, the automatic continuous tapping function will be described. When the push button 9031B or the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B for which the above-mentioned auto continuous tap function is valid is pressed and held for a long time, the effect control CPU 90120 operates the push button 9031B or the volume control. The function is to execute an effect similar to that when the buttons 9042A and 9042B are repeatedly hit.

  In the case of performing an automatic continuous production of the push button 9031B in a preview production performed during a period in which the production control CPU 90120 enables the automatic continuous application function of the push button 9031B (for example, a period during which the symbol variation display is being executed). An example of the effect form will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an example of an effect mode of the automatic continuous hit effect. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an automatic continuous hit determination table. FIGS. 39A and 39B are explanatory diagrams showing a continuous-stroke operation promoting effect, and FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 90120 performs a continuous-stroke operation promotion effect that promotes a continuous hit operation of the push button 9031B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 39A, the effect display device 905). , An image of the character A and the push button 9031B is displayed, and characters such as “hit the button and hit the enemy character to punch!” Are started (tb1). Next, the operation of the push button 9031B is enabled for a predetermined period from the time (tb2) after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous-hit operation promotion effect, and the start of the operation valid period is notified to the player in a recognizable manner (for example, As shown in FIG. 39 (B), the effect display device 905 displays the push button 9031B and the image of the indicator indicating the operation validity period, and displays the character “Start!”).

  When the push sensor 9035B changes to the ON state and a long press operation of the push button 9031B is detected during the operation valid period (tb2 to tb5) in which the operation of the push button 9031B is valid, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the effect display device 905. An automatic continuous-stroke effect is performed to display an image in which the character A displayed in FIG. 3 punches out (see FIGS. 39C and 39D). On the other hand, although not particularly shown, when a single-hit operation of the push button 9031B or a continuous-hit operation in which the single-hit operation is repeated is performed, a continuous-stroke effect that displays only the punch image is performed each time the push sensor 9035B changes to the ON state ( FIG. 41 (C)).

  Here, when it is determined that the on state of the push sensor 9035B has continued for the long press determination period (tb3 to tb4, for example, one second), that is, the push button 9031B is operated for a long press for one second which is the long press determination period. In this case, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the character A displayed on the effect display device 905 every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds) in the same manner as when the push button 9031B is repeatedly operated. A first auto-stroke effect for displaying an image of punching is executed (see FIG. 39C). This first auto-stroke effect is continuously executed while the push sensor 9035B is kept on during the operation valid period.

  Note that when the push sensor 9035B changes to the off state after the push sensor 9035B changes to the on state and one second, which is the long press determination period, elapses, the effect control CPU 90120 performs a single-stroke operation of the push button 9031B. For example, an effect of displaying an image in which the character A on the effect display device 905 feeds a punch is executed, and the first automatic continuous-stroke effect is not executed (see FIG. 40A). Also, when it is determined that the push sensor 9035B changes to the off state after performing the first auto-stroke effect within the operation validity period, changes to the on state again, and continues the long press determination period (for example, one second). , The first auto-stroke effect is executed.

  As described above, when the continuous hitting operation promotion effect is executed, and when the push sensor 9035B is continuously operated, the continuous hitting effect of displaying an image in which the character A punches out on the effect display device 905 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When the push sensor 9035B is pressed for a long time, the first auto-stroke effect is performed in which an image in which the character A punches out is displayed on the effect display device 905 every first period.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 displays an image in which the character A makes a punch on the effect display device 905 every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds) as an automatic continuous effect. It is possible to execute one auto-stroke effect and a second auto-stroke effect in which an image in which the character A punches out is displayed on the effect display device 905 every second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds) (FIG. 39 (D)). That is, the speed of the continuous striking executed as the automatic continuous striking effect (the interval at which an image for punching is displayed) is different between the first automatic continuous striking effect and the second automatic continuous striking effect.

  If the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution of the continuous striking effect in the notice effect, the first automatic continuous striking effect and the second automatic striking effect are determined based on the type of the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 at the start of the variation. It determines which of the auto-stroke effects to execute and the number of punch hits.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the variation pattern designating command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is a big hit variation pattern designating command, the rendering control CPU 90120 determines the execution of the first automatic continuous rendering effect at a rate of 20%. Then, the execution of the second auto-hit effect is determined at a rate of 80%. If the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is a super-reach variation variation pattern designation command, the execution of the first automatic continuous production is determined at a rate of 70%, and the second automatic continuous production is performed at a rate of 30%. Decide the execution of the production. When the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is the normal reach variation variation pattern designation command, the execution of the first automatic continuous production is determined at a rate of 80%, and the second automatic continuous production is performed at a rate of 20%. Determine the execution of.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the second automatic processing at a higher rate when the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is a big hit variation pattern designation command than when the loss variation pattern designation command is received. The execution of the continuous hit effect is determined, and the determined automatic continuous hit effect is executed. Therefore, the possibility of a big hit can be suggested by the mode of the automatic continuous production.

  In addition, when the variable display result is the big hit display result, the second auto continuous hit effect is determined at a higher rate than when the loss display result is obtained. Expectation can be improved. In addition, even when the variable display result is an off-display result, the second automatic continuous-stroke effect is executed in order to determine the second automatic continuous-stroke effect at a higher rate in the case of the super reach than in the case of the normal reach. It is possible to improve a player's expectation for the development of super reach. In addition, even when the variable display result becomes the big hit display result, the first automatic continuous hitting effect may be determined, so that even when the first automatic continuous hitting effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit can be maintained. In addition, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit display result, the second automatic continuous hit effect is executed at a rate of 100%, and when the variable display result is a loss display result, the first automatic continuous hit effect is executed at a rate of 100%. Is also good.

  Also, in the automatic continuous hitting production, when the fluctuation display result becomes the big hit display result, the punch that the character A has advanced at a higher rate than the case of the loss display result hits the enemy character (not shown). At the end of the auto-stroke effect, the number of hits hitting an enemy character (not shown) in the fed punches is displayed, and the degree of expectation of a big hit is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 39 (E)).

  Next, an example of an effect mode in the case where the push button 9031B is continuously operated in the continuous impact effect of the push button 9031B will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG. FIG. 40A is a timing chart showing an example of an effect mode of a continuous hit effect, and FIG. 41 (A) and (B) are illustrations showing a continuous-stroke operation promoting effect, and FIGS. 41 (C), (D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing a continuous-stroke effect.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (A), the effect control CPU 90120 performs a continuous hit operation promoting effect of promoting the continuous hit operation of the push button 9031B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A)). The image of the character A and the push button 9031B is displayed on the display device 905, and characters such as "hit the button and hit the enemy character to punch!" Are started (tc1). Next, the operation of the push button 9031B is enabled for a predetermined period from a time point (tc2) after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and the start of the operation valid period is notified to the player in a recognizable manner (for example, As shown in FIG. 41B, the effect display device 905 displays the push button 9031B and the image of the indicator indicating the operation validity period, and displays the character “Start!”).

  When the push sensor 9035B changes to the ON state and the operation of the push button 9031B is detected during the operation valid period (tc2 to tc5) in which the operation of the push button 9031B is effective, the effect control CPU 90120 punches the effect display device 905. Only the image (without character A) is displayed (see FIG. 41C). In other words, if the single-hit operation or the continuous-hit operation in which the single-hit operation is repeated is performed without long-pressing the push button 9031B, an effect of displaying a punch image is performed each time the push sensor 9035B changes to the ON state. Then, at the end of the continuous tapping effect, the same character A as the character A that appears at the end of the automatic tapping effect appears. In addition, the number of hits that hit an enemy character (not shown) in the fed punches is displayed, and the degree of expectation of a big hit is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 41D).

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 40B, in the operation valid period (tc2 to tc7), the push sensor 9035B is the second period (interval in which the image for punching in the second auto-stroke effect is displayed. For example, when the state that changes to the ON state for each third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than L2 = about 0.5 seconds continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), an effect is produced. The control CPU 90120 determines that the high-speed ten consecutive hits have been achieved, and causes a character B different from the character A that appears when the high-speed ten consecutive hits has not been achieved at the end of the continuous hitting production. As described above, the effect is executed in accordance with the speed of the continuous hit operation of the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the push button 9031B is pressed and held in the continuous-stroke effect, the effect-controlling CPU 90120 executes an automatic continuous-stroke effect that displays an image in which the character punches out on the effect display device 905. When the continuous hit operation is performed, a continuous hit effect is performed in which only the image for punching is displayed without displaying the character on the effect display device 905. In this way, by displaying different images for the automatic continuous-stroke effect and the continuous-stroke effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the push button 9031B is long-pressed in the continuous-stroke effect, the automatic continuous-stroke effect is executed at a rate of 100%. Although the form in which the continuous hit effect is executed is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. When the push button 9031B is pressed and held in the continuous hit effect, the automatic continuous hit effect is executed at a different rate from the case where the continuous hit operation is performed. For example, a continuous tapping effect may be executed when the push button 9031B is long-pressed, or an automatic tapping effect may be executed when the push button 9031B is continuously pressed. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 exemplifies a mode in which the character B appears at the end of the continuous-stroke effect when it is determined that the high-speed 10-stroke has been achieved during the execution of the continuous-stroke effect, but is not limited thereto. Instead, the character B may be caused to appear when it is determined that 10 high-speed hits have been achieved.

  In addition, an example has been described in which, when the continuous hit operation is performed at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous hit performed in the second automatic continuous hit effect, the effect of causing the character B to appear as the effect corresponding to the continuous hit operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The character B may be caused to appear as an effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation when a continuous striking operation is performed at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous striking executed in the first automatic continuous striking effect. A character C different from B may be displayed. The effect is not limited to the effect of displaying the character.

  Further, in this embodiment, the push sensor 9035B performs the third period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 second) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds), which is the interval for displaying the image in which the punching is performed in the second auto-stroke effect. , L3 = approximately less than 0.5 seconds), the character B appears when the state that changes to the ON state continues a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Instead, the determination as to whether or not the continuous hit operation is performed at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous hit performed in the second automatic continuous hit effect may be determined, for example, by an average speed during the continuous hit operation period, or during the continuous hit operation period. The determination may be made based on the continuous hitting speed in a specific period, and various changes can be made.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 exemplifies a mode in which, after performing the continuous-hitting operation promotion effect, the automatic continuous-hitting effect is executed when the push button 9031B is pressed and held for a long time. After the effect is performed, when the push button 9031B is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) by a single-stroke operation until a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation effective period is started, an automatic operation is performed. You may make it perform a continuous hit production. In this case, when the single-hit operation of the push button 9031B is performed three times, which is the predetermined number of times, within two seconds, which is the predetermined determination period, an interval at which an image for punching out in the second automatic continuous-stroke effect is displayed. When a single-hit operation is performed in a third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 second) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 second), that is, a continuous high-speed operation is performed. Instead of performing the auto-hit effect, a hit effect corresponding to the speed of the hit operation of the player may be executed.

  Next, in the case where the continuous tapping effect of the push button 9031B is executed, the effect control is performed when the push button 9031B having the automatic tapping function is long-pressed and the stick controller 9031A without the automatic tapping function is operated at the same time. The processing performed by the CPU 90120 will be described. FIG. 42 is a timing chart illustrating an example of processing contents when the push button and the stick controller are simultaneously operated.

  As shown in FIG. 42, effect control CPU 90120 starts a continuous-stroke operation promoting effect that promotes a continuous-stroke operation of push button 9031B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (td1), and a predetermined time period has elapsed (td2). After that, the operation of the push button 9031B is enabled for a predetermined period. During this operation valid period, the push sensor 9035B and the controller sensor unit 9035A receive the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B almost simultaneously or immediately after receiving the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 9035A, and the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B is received. When the reception is continued during the long press determination period, the operation of the stick controller 9031A is invalidated.

  That is, the processing based on the reception of the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B is performed without performing the processing based on the reception of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 9035A. Therefore, when the long press determination period has elapsed while the push sensor 9035B is in the on state, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed. In this way, even if the player erroneously operates not only the push button 9031B but also the stick controller 9031A, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed, and the convenience for the player can be improved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the stick controller 9031A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect control CPU 90120 performs the respective operations. When the stick controller 9031A is pressed for a predetermined period of time (long press operation) by performing a continuous hitting effect of changing the image displayed on the effect display device 905 at a corresponding timing, the effect is produced for the period of the pressing operation. A long press effect for changing the image displayed on the display device 905 is executed. When the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous tapping operation), a continuous tapping effect of changing an image displayed on the effect display device 905 at timing corresponding to each of the operations is performed, while the push button 9031B is operated. When pressing operation (long press operation) is performed on 9031B for a predetermined period, effect control CPU 90120 displays on effect display device 905 in the same manner as when push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). Performs an auto-strike effect that changes the displayed image.

  As described above, the operation unit including the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B includes the stick controller 9031A that executes only the continuous hitting effect and the long-pressing effect corresponding to the operation. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience caused by the execution of an unintended auto-stroke effect or the like.

  In addition, by executing the automatic continuous hitting effect as a non-corresponding operation process not corresponding to the operation of the operation unit, it is possible to cope with a player who is not good at the continuous hitting operation.

  Further, when a variable display is performed and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed as a display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 901, the effect control CPU 90120 has a higher rate of change when the variation pattern designating command received from the game control microcomputer 90100 is the big hit variation pattern designating command than when it receives the loss variation pattern designating command. 2 The execution of the auto-stroke effect is determined, and the determined auto-stroke effect is executed. In the first auto-stroke effect, the image in which the character A punches out is displayed every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds). Is displayed on the effect display device 905, and in the second auto-hit effect, the character A punches The to image the second period (e.g., L2 = about 0.5 seconds) displayed in the effect display device 905 for each. This makes it possible to suggest whether or not a big hit state is likely to be caused by the speed of the continuous hit, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90120 determines that the push sensor 9035B is in the second period (for example, L2 = about 0. When the state of changing to the ON state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) every third period (for example, L3 = about less than 0.5 seconds) shorter than 5 seconds, the effect control CPU 90120 Assuming that the continuous hit has been achieved, a character B different from the character A that appears when the high-speed 10 consecutive hits have not been achieved is displayed at the end of the continuous hit production. By doing so, an effect is performed in accordance with the speed of the continuous hitting operation of the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are displayed on the display units 90200A and 90200A on which characters of "installed with the automatic continuous tapping function" are displayed so that the player can recognize that the operation unit has the "automatic continuous tapping function". Since the 90200B is provided in the vicinity of each operation unit, the player can recognize which of the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B has the automatic continuous tapping function. Therefore, the occurrence of inconvenience due to erroneous recognition can be further prevented.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 90120 performs the automatic continuous tapping of the push button 9031B during the period in which the symbol display is performed and the period from when the variable display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2). While the function is enabled and the automatic continuous hitting function of the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B and the stick controller 9031A is disabled, the automatic operation of the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B is performed during the demonstration stage and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3). Since the continuous tapping function can be enabled and the automatic continuous tapping function of the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A can be disabled, the situation in which the automatic continuous tapping effect and the operation process not corresponding to the long press operation mode are executed is changed according to the game state. Can be changed.

  In addition, when the push button 9031B is pressed and held in the continuous-stroke effect, the effect-controlling CPU 90120 executes an automatic continuous-stroke effect that displays an image in which the character punches out on the effect display device 905. When a continuous hit operation is performed, a continuous hit effect in which only an image for punching is displayed without displaying a character on the effect display device 905 is performed, so that amusement of a game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90120 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B during the operation effective period, almost immediately after the push sensor 9035B and the controller sensor unit 9035A have received the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 9035A, and When the detection signal of the push sensor 9035B is continuously received during the long press determination period, by invalidating the operation of the stick controller 9031A, even if the player erroneously operates not only the push sensor 9035B but also the stick controller 9031A. In this case, an auto-hit effect is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Although the embodiments have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and changes and additions may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

  Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 43A and 43B show, as modified examples, (A) a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) a state in which the demonstration effect is started, (C) a state in which the menu display is selected in the demonstration effect, and (D). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in a state where an explanation of an automatic continuous tapping function is selected on a menu display screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are displayed on the display section on which the characters "installed with the automatic continuous tapping function" are displayed so that the player can recognize that the operation section has the "automatic continuous tapping function". By providing 90200A and 90200B in the vicinity of the respective operation units, the player can recognize which of the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B has the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 905 allows the player to recognize that the push button 9031B and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are operation units having an auto-hit function. May be displayed.

  For example, after the variable display of the symbols is stopped (see FIG. 43 (A)), the menu display is selected (see FIG. 43 (C)) during the execution of the demonstration screen display (see FIG. 43 (B)), and the menu display is performed. When the automatic tapping function description is selected (see FIG. 43D), the automatic tapping function of the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed. A table image indicating the validity period may be displayed. In addition, instead of the display portions 90200A and 90200B and the like, a sticker or the like on which the table shown in FIG. 43D is printed may be affixed to a position such as the upper plate 9090 that can be visually recognized by the player.

  In addition, not only the presence / absence of the automatic continuous hitting function but also a detailed content of the automatic continuous hitting effect such as a continuous hitting speed, a continuous hitting period, and a continuous hitting number in the automatic continuous hitting effect may be displayed so that the player can recognize it.

  Also, on the screen shown in FIG. 43D, in the case where the continuous tapping effect is executed during the valid period of the automatic continuous tapping function, the automatic continuous tapping effect is started when the operation valid period is started even if the push button 9031B is not operated. You may make it possible to set the validity / invalidity of the "automatic automatic hit function" that is automatically executed.

  Therefore, in the screen shown in FIG. 43 (D), when the “automatic automatic tapping function” is enabled, and when the continuous tapping effect is executed during the valid period of the automatic tapping function, even if the push button 9031B is not operated, When the operation effective period is started, the automatic continuous hitting effect is automatically executed, so that the convenience for the player can be improved.

  Also, in this modification, when the automatic automatic continuous tapping function is enabled, it is determined that a predetermined automatic processing condition is satisfied, and even if the push button 9031B is not operated, the automatic continuous tapping effect is started when the operation valid period is started. Is automatically executed, but the present invention is not limited to this.A single-stroke effect can be automatically executed without performing a single-stroke operation when the operation validity period is started in a single-stroke effect, It may be possible to enable or disable an automatic operation function for automatically executing a long press effect without performing a long press operation when the operation valid period is started in the push effect. In addition, the predetermined automatic processing condition is not limited to the one in which the automatic automatic continuous hitting function is set to be valid, and may be satisfied by, for example, a game time, a variable display count, a large hit count, or a mobile link.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B are applied as the plurality of operation units is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (For example, a jog dial operation unit, a cross key operation unit, a lever operation unit, etc.) may be applied. The stick controller 9031A is for tilting forward, backward, left and right, the push button 9031B is for pressing downward, and the volume control buttons 9042A, 9042B are operating units for pressing backward. May be any operation, and may be an operation such as pulling or turning other than tilting and pressing.

  In the above-described embodiment, among the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B, only the stick controller 9031A does not have the automatic continuous tapping function. However, the embodiment is not limited thereto. The push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B may be operating units that do not have the automatic continuous tapping function.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the stick controller 9031A, which is one of the three operation units of the stick controller 9031A, the push button 9031B, and the volume control buttons 9042A and 9042B, is an operation unit having no automatic continuous tapping function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It has at least two or more operation units, and the operation of the first operation mode or the second operation mode different from the first operation mode in the first operation unit. When an operation is performed, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed, and when an operation in the third operation mode is performed in the second operation unit, a corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is performed. On the other hand, if there is an operation in the fourth operation mode having an operation mode different from the third operation mode, a non-correspondence not corresponding to the fourth operation mode is performed. As long as it executes the work process, the first operation unit and a second operating portion of the stick controller 9031A, push buttons 9031B and the volume adjustment button 9042A, may be any of the 9042B.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation mode and the third operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation), and the second operation mode and the fourth operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, long operation mode). Push operation). However, the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, long press operation), and the second operation mode and the third operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, continuous hit operation). You may.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stick controller 9031A has been described as an example in which the automatic continuous tapping function is always invalid regardless of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 901. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When only the push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B are provided, the auto-stroke function of the push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B is switched between valid and invalid, and at least both of them are set to auto. What is necessary is just to prevent the continuous tapping function from being effective.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the operation mode, a mode in which a single-hit operation, a continuous-hit operation, and a long-press operation are applied is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Pushing or rotating operation) may be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment, during the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B is valid, the effect control CPU 90120 performs the operation processing corresponding to the operation based on the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B. As the effect to be executed, the form in which the image displayed on the effect display device 905 is changed is exemplified. However, the effect is not limited to this. For example, other than the above, for example, sound effects or the like are output from the speakers 908L and 908R, And an effect of operating a movable body (not shown) operably provided or emitting light from a light emitting diode (LED). The operation processing performed by the effect control CPU 90120 in response to the operation of the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B includes processing other than the above-described effects, such as adjustment of sound volume, light amount, and emission color.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the auto-hit effect is executed by performing a long-press operation different from the hit-hit operation at the time of executing the hit effect is exemplified.However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of execution, an operation other than the long press operation (for example, a single-stroke operation of a predetermined number of times) may be performed, so that an automatic continuous striking effect may be performed. Further, an automatic long press effect may be performed by performing an operation other than the long press operation (for example, a predetermined number of single-stroke operations) when the long press effect is performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the operation mode necessary for executing the automatic continuous-stroke effect is set as the long-press operation is illustrated, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The operation mode necessary for this may be set by any one of a player or a business person such as a clerk of a game arcade. If the player can set, the operation according to the preference can be realized, while if the salesperson such as the clerk of the game hall can set, the operation mode is adjusted in consideration of the use frequency of the automatic continuous hit function and the like. As a result, the asset value can be maintained.

  Further, the player may be able to set according to specific conditions (for example, game time, variable display count, big hit count, mobile interlocking, etc.), so that the burden on the player is reduced. Since the reduced automatic continuous tapping function becomes effective when a specific condition is satisfied, the game can be promoted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation unit equipped with the automatic continuous hitting function is previously determined to be the push button 9031B and the volume adjustment buttons 9042A and 9042B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be set by any of the business operators.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the executable period of the automatic continuous hitting performance is within the preset operation validity period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is executed by the player performing a game. In the effect that is performed, when a value equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, an effect point or the like) is obtained, an executable period and an executable number of the automatic continuous-stroke effect may be given. In this manner, as the game time increases, the period and the number of times the player can use the automatic continuous hit function increase, so that the game can be promoted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 901 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of the balls used for the game is subtracted from the number of the balls used for the game while the number of the balls used for the game and the number of the balls used for the game are added. It is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines. It should be noted that, in these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls, and thus these points and points correspond to the game value.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the variation display result is derived on a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which is identifiable, thereby completing one game, and winning according to the variation display result derived on the variation display device. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which is made possible.

  1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, 91 first area, 92 second area, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer, 901 pachinko game machine, 904A first special symbol display, 904B second Special symbol display, 905 effect display device, 9011 main board, 9012 effect control board, 9031A stick controller, 9031B push button, 9042A, 9042B volume control button, 90100 game control microcomputer, 90120 effect control CPU, 90200A, 90200B Display section.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A period display means for displaying a period display;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect when the period display is in a predetermined mode,
A specific display unit capable of displaying a specific display other than the period display in the display area of the period display;
A plurality of operation units that can be operated by a player;
Operation processing execution means capable of executing operation processing corresponding to the operation of the operation unit;
With
The period display is
Depending on the content of the special effect that can be executed before the period display is displayed, the rate at which the period display is executed after the execution of the special effect is different,
At the time of being controlled to the advantageous state and the time of not being controlled to the advantageous state, the ratio of which of the plurality of execution timings determines the period display is different,
The ratio of determining the display mode of the period display to any of a plurality of display modes differs between when the control is performed in the advantageous state and when the control is not performed in the advantageous state,
The operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit,
The operation processing execution means includes:
If time from the start of the operation of the first operating unit in the first operating unit there is operation of the first operation mode to terminate the operation of the first operating unit before reaching the predetermined threshold value is capable of executing a first corresponding operation processing corresponding to the first operation mode,
When there is an operation in the second operation mode in which the operation of the first operation unit is continued even when the time from the start of the operation of the first operation unit in the first operation unit reaches a predetermined threshold, A first continuous operation process that repeatedly executes the first corresponding operation process over a period in which the operation of the first operation unit is continued;
If there is an operation of the third operation mode in which the time from the start of the operation of the second operating unit in the second operation unit has finished the operation of the second operating unit before reaching the predetermined threshold A third corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode can be executed;
If there is an operation of the fourth operation mode to continue operation of time the second operating unit is reached a predetermined threshold value from the start of operation of the second operating unit in the second operating portion , over a period of time the operation of the second operating portion is continued, Ri executable der a second continuous operation process executed repeatedly said third counter-operation process,
When the operation of the second operation mode is performed during the execution of the variable display in the first operation unit, the first continuous operation process is not performed, but the variable display is performed in the first operation unit. If the operation of the second operation mode is performed during a non-demonstration period, the first continuous operation process can be executed;
When the operation of the fourth operation mode is performed during the execution of the variable display in the second operation unit, the second continuous operation process can be executed, but the variable display is executed in the second operation unit. If the operation in the fourth operation mode is performed during the demonstration period in which the operation is not performed, the second continuous operation process is not performed.
A gaming machine , wherein the third operation process can be executed in the second operation section during the demonstration period .