JP6652543B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Some gaming machines provide a promotion display for displaying a button image or the like to prompt a button operation. Further, as this type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which, when a button operation is performed according to a promotion display, either an effect A (CHANCE) or an effect B (hot) is displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-158842

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the promotion display does not suggest that a specific effect is to be performed. For this reason, interest was insufficient.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming effects.

(1) A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and a detecting means (for example, a push sensor) capable of detecting an operation of a player 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.), a promotion display executing means (for example, an image display device 5 capable of displaying a button image 201 or a controller image 203) capable of executing a promotion display for prompting a player's operation, and the detection A specific effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, character character effect or the like) based on the detection result of the means, and displaying a specific image when executing the specific effect. and a specific image display unit, the specific effect execution means includes at least a first specific effect of operating a first movable body (e.g., the first character won game operation effect, etc.) The second specific effect of operating a different second movable member and the first movable member (e.g., the second character won game operation effect, etc.) and, third movable different from the first movable body and the second movable member And a third specific effect that causes the body to move , and the prompting display executing means performs a first prompting display as a prompting display indicating that the first specific effect is to be performed (for example, FIG. 12 ( As shown in C-2), an effect in which the button image 201 and the first character image 211 are displayed on the image display device 5), and a second promotion display (indicating that the second specific effect is to be executed) For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-3), an effect in which the button image 201 and the second character image 212 are displayed on the image display device 5, and the third specific effect is indicated to be executed. and a third promotion display, Ri executable der the, The image corresponding to the first movable body is displayed as the first promotion display, the image corresponding to the second movable body is displayed as the second promotion display, and the third movable body is displayed as the third promotion display. Displaying a corresponding image, the specific image display means displaying a specific image at a display position corresponding to the first movable body when executing the first specific effect, and executing the second specific effect. A specific image is displayed at a display position corresponding to the second movable body, and a specific image is displayed at a display position corresponding to the third movable body when the third specific effect is performed .

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the specific effect execution means can execute a third specific effect (for example, a third character character action operation effect or the like) different from the first specific effect and the second specific effect. The promotion display execution unit performs the third promotion display (for example, as shown in FIG. 14C-4) indicating that the third specific effect is to be performed, the button display 201 and the validity display on the image display device 5. An effect that the period bar 202 is displayed and the third character image 213 is displayed) may be executable.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the specific effect execution means may execute the first specific effect in a first effect mode (for example, the first character role 61 operates as the first character role operation). As an effect, the first character character moves from the first position P11 from the first position P11 to the first character character second position P12) and a second effect (for example, the first character character 61) different from the first effect. Can be executed as a first character role rotation effect (rotation (rotation) at the first character role second position P12), and the promotion display execution means is configured to perform the first character role rotation effect in the first effect mode. The first promotion display can be executed when the specific effect is executed (for example, the first character image 211 can be displayed when the first character character action effect is executed). Good

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the detection means can detect an operation performed by a player on an operation means (for example, a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A). The first prompting display and the second prompting display are displays for prompting the operation of the player by one operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15B-1 on the image display device 5). , The button image 201 is displayed, or the controller image 203 is displayed as shown in FIG. 15B-2).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the promotion display execution unit does not execute the second promotion display when the first specific effect is executed (for example, When the first character role effect in which the one character role 61 operates is executed, the image display device 5 may not display the second character image 212).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), a period display (for example, a valid period) for notifying an operation valid period (for example, a period during which the effect control board 12 receives an operation of the push button 31B). (E.g., an image display device 5 capable of displaying the validity period bar 202) capable of executing a bar or the like, and the display mode of the period display includes the first promotion display and the second promotion. The display period is different from the display (for example, as shown in FIG. 12C-2), the validity period bar 202 displayed together with the first character image 211 is green, and as shown in FIG. The validity period bar 202 displayed together with the two-character image 212 may be red, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the specific effect execution means includes: the first specific effect related to a first character among a plurality of types of characters; The second specific effect related to the second character among the characters (for example, the first character character action effect and the second character character action effect can be executed), and the promotion display execution means Can execute a first promotion display related to the first character and a second promotion display related to the second character (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 12C-2, the button image 201 and the first promotion display). An effect in which the character image 211 is displayed and an effect in which the button image 201 and the second character image 212 are displayed, as shown in FIG. Good.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), the promotion display execution unit does not indicate that any of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed. Normal promotion display (for example, an image in a normal reach state shown in FIG. 12B is displayed on the image display device 5, and subsequently, the button image 201 and the controller image 203 are not displayed) can be executed. The specific effect execution means can execute the first specific effect or the second specific effect after the normal promotion display is displayed (for example, an image in a normal reach state shown in FIG. 12B is displayed as an image) As shown in FIG. 13 (D-2), the first character role 61 is displayed on the device 5 without the button image 201 or the controller image 203 being displayed. From Rakuta won game first position P11 may be equal) to perform the first character won game operation effect of moving the first character won game second position P12.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game effect.

  (9) Also, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, or the like) capable of detecting a player's operation. And a specific display execution unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) for performing a specific display (for example, the button image 201, the controller image 203, or the like) corresponding to the detection unit. As the display, it is possible to display a first specific display (for example, a button image 201 or the like) and a second specific display (for example, a controller image 203 or the like) which is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display. In a non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, a period before the period in which the effect control board 12 receives the operation of the push button 31B, etc.), After the first specific display is displayed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, the button image 201 is changed to the controller image 203), and the validity period of the detection by the detection means (for example, push In the period during which the operation control board 12 receives the operation of the button 31B, an operation effect using the changed second specific display (for example, an effect of displaying a controller image 203 and then reporting a jackpot result) is executed. It may be a gaming machine characterized by being performed.

  According to the above configuration, the effect of the performance is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of a special figure display result etc. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a character character effect effect determination process. (A) is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a super-reach developing-time character character effect determination table, (B) is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a super-reach developing button image display determination table, and (C) is It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the image display determination table at the time of a big hit notification. It is an explanatory view for explaining the flow of character character effect production when super reach is developed. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a flow of character character effect production subsequent to FIG. 12. It is explanatory drawing explaining the other example of the flow of the character character effect at the time of super reach development. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the character character effect production at the time of notification of a big hit result. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of FIG. 15.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do.

  Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LEDs are different are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," the variation of the decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and terminating the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning prize. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the control to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when a start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, the first If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of one start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. Further, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is incremented by one, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. The second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one.

  The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. It may be.

  A display for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages may be provided together with the start prize storage display area 5H or instead of the start prize storage display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning winning storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. Each of the first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B includes, for example, the number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value of each of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first character accessory 61 is arranged near the upper end of the display area of the image display device 5. The first character accessory 61 can be moved downward from the upper end of the image display device 5 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 5 by driving the first character accessory motor 71 shown in FIG. At the same time, it can be rotated (rotated) at the operated position. Hereinafter, the position of the first character role 61 near the upper end in the display area of the image display device 5 is referred to as a first character role first position P11. The position where the first character role 61 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 5 is referred to as a first character role second position P12. In the vicinity of the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, a second character combination 62 is arranged. The second character accessory 62 can move slightly upward from the left end of the image display device 5 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 5 by driving the motor 72 for the second character accessory shown in FIG. At the same time as the operating position. Hereinafter, the position where the second character role 62 near the left end in the display area of the image display device 5 is arranged is referred to as a second character role first position P21. The position where the second character role 62 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 5 is referred to as a second character role second position P22. In the vicinity of the right end of the display area of the image display device 5, a third character combination 63 is arranged. The third character accessory 63 can move slightly leftward and upward from the left end of the image display device 5 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 5 by driving the motor 73 for the third character accessory shown in FIG. At the same time as the operating position. Hereinafter, the position where the third character role 63 is located near the right end in the display area of the image display device 5 is referred to as a third character role first position P31. The position where the third character role 63 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 5 is referred to as a third character role second position P32.

  In the following description, the first character combination 61 to the third character combination 63 may be collectively referred to as a “character combination”. In addition, the first character character first position P11 to the third character character first position P31 may be collectively referred to as “character character first position”, and the first character character second position P12 to the third character The character second position P32 may be collectively referred to as a “character character second position”.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wings that is changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. And a second starting winning port is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening. Becomes On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. State. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the closed state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, the possibility that the gaming ball enters is lower than in the open state. It may be configured as follows. As described above, in the game area, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B that changes between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter or is difficult to enter is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and if the second special figure hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition holds.

  The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out gaming balls that become prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of gaming balls that become prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. I do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes and an advantageous state for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More award balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed or partially closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing a game ball through the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game. Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C 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 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation by a player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hit ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member forming the lower plate includes, for example, a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate), and the like. A possible stick controller 31A is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) for detecting a tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided inside the lower plate body below the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photosensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and the like. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on a back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly used for setting a random number used in a special figure game, for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and for addressing a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. The main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined symbol by controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. ing.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, all or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. And a function of determining control contents for causing a production electric component to perform a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like. And a lamp driver circuit and the like for performing the lighting / light-off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wires for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting port switch, and a count switch 23. The various switches may have any configuration, such as a sensor called a sensor, which can detect a game ball as a game medium. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE and the second byte representing EXT. It is sufficient that the first bit of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

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

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

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 for providing a work area of the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the variable data in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, a first character character motor 71 to a third character character motor 73 for driving and rotating the first character character 61 to the third character character 63, respectively, are driven. Wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 is also connected.

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

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining timing for switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing more generally called a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, the output port of the I / O 125 outputs a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launching motor included in a predetermined hitting ball launching device based on a predetermined operation of a hitting ball operating handle provided at the lower right of the front surface of a housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a player Thus, a game ball as a game medium is fired toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first start is performed by detecting the game ball by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The condition holds. Thereafter, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. Is done.

  When the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the second start condition is established due to the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. I do. Thereafter, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary symbol game based on the fact that the ordinary symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game is satisfied. In the ordinary symbol game, after a change of the ordinary symbol is started, after a predetermined time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if the ordinary symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “the ordinary symbol loss”. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being “per-figure”, the opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable prize ball device 6B is in the tilt position, and the predetermined time is set. After elapse, the closing control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  When a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, special Whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, a variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol different from the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, a fixed special which results in a variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "losing".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. Further, the special pattern of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. For example, a special symbol of an arbitrary lighting pattern in a 7-segment LED may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. It may be.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize opening is in the open state, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, during a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball every time the ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number is reached.

  The case where the special map display result is “big hit” includes a case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a special display variable display result, a jackpot type indicating a number of “3” is derived and displayed, and the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and a jackpot symbol indicating a number of “7” is derived and displayed. The type becomes “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes “non-probable” or “probable”, the upper limit time for setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player as a round game in the jackpot game state is relatively long. A time-consuming regular opening round is performed. As a round game in the big hit game state, a big hit type in which a short-term opening round in which the upper limit time of setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state is a relatively short time may be provided. The jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  After the big hitting game state ends, the variable display result may be controlled to the certainty changing state in which the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined certainty changing control condition. The probable change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probable change end condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of variable displays being executed or a next big hit game state being started. Further, after the big hitting game state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the time reduction state in which the average variable display time becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time-saving termination conditions is first satisfied, that is, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit gaming state is started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the time saving state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes the positive change state.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening than the normal state. For example, the control to make the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is “per ordinary symbol” And the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure” is greater than that in the normal state. The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change manner by a control for increasing the length of the ball, and a control for increasing the number of times of tilting as compared with the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change manner in this manner is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state or a time saving state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced, and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given in accordance with the number of the game ball are, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special premium or a general premium according to the quantity. Just fine. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and points may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable values that can be used again in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for games.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In some cases, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode means that a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination continues to fluctuate. Display mode, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or part of the big hit combination. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Is a display mode in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By performing the display, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach mode may be executed. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a variable display mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as a reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode. An operation mode different from that described above may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of becoming a "big hit" differs according to the production mode in each reach production. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, for example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. In the normal mode, a so-called normal reach (normal reach effect) is executed. In the super A and the super B, the super reach (super reach effect) is executed after the normal reach is executed. The transition from normal reach to super reach at this time is also referred to as development to super reach. Then, when a reach effect including super reach such as super A or super B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. In addition, among reach effects including super reach, when a specific reach effect such as super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when a reach effect of super A is executed.

  The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (other than at the time of a big hit) Is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lighting effect of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or the like is performed. By the effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation, for example, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a reach mode, or the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. An announcement effect for notifying a player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance may be executed.

  The effect operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is started. May be executed before the reach mode is reached. In addition, the announcement effect that notifies that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. As described above, the notice effect can be set to the jackpot game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. What is necessary is just to be able to foresee sex. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such notice effects are executed. The effect operation to be a notice effect may be any as long as the variable display time of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not the effect operation is executed.

  In this embodiment, the character character effect driven by the first character character object 61 to the third character character object 63 is set to be executable. The character role effect is an effect in which some or all of the first to third character portions 61 to 63 are driven. The character role effect may be executed in the super reach effect of Super B. In the reach effect of the super B, the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is executed. The character character effect is produced immediately after the end of the normal reach, immediately before the super-reach effect is executed (hereinafter, referred to as “super-reach development”), and immediately before the fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived (hereinafter, referred to as the “big hit result notification”). ) May be performed in one or both. When the character role effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than when the character role effect is not executed at the same timing.

  In the character role effect, the first character role motion effect to the third character role motion effect as the character role motion effect, and the first character role rotation effect to the third character role as the character role rotation effect There is a thing rotation production. In the character character action effect, the character character moves from the character character first position to the character character second position, or the character character moves from the character character second position to the character character first position. There is a production.

  Specifically, the first character role action effect includes a performance in which the first character role 61 moves from the first character role first position P11 to the first character role second position P12, and a first character role. There is an effect in which 61 moves from the first character character second position P12 to the first character character first position P11. As the second character role action effect, the effect that the second character role 62 moves from the second character role first position P21 to the second character role second position P22 and the second character role 62 is the second character role There is an effect that operates from the character character second position P22 to the second character character first position P21. As the third character role action rendering, the third character role 63 moves from the first position P31 of the third character role to the second position P32 of the third character role, and the third character role 63 moves to the third position. There is an effect that operates from the character character second position P32 to the third character character first position P31.

  The character role rotation effect includes an effect in which the character role is rotated (rotated) at the character role second position. Specifically, as the first character role rotation effect, there is an effect in which the first character role 61 rotates at the first character role second position P12. As the second character role rotation effect, there is an effect in which the second character role 62 rotates at the second character role second position P22. As the third character role rotation effect, there is an effect in which the third character role 63 rotates at the third character role second position P32.

  In this embodiment, the first to third character role action effects may be executed when the super reach is developed. In addition, the first character role action effect to the third character role action effect and the first character role rotation effect to the third character role rotation effect may be executed when the big hit result is notified.

  Before the character character effect is executed, a button image or a controller image may be displayed. In the display effect of the button image, a button image imitating the push button 31B and a controller image imitating the stick controller 31A are displayed on the image display device 5 together with the validity period bar. By displaying the button image and the controller image as the promotion display, the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is promoted to the player.

  The validity period bar indicates the operation validity period during which the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 41A is valid, and becomes shorter as time elapses. When the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is operated during the operation validity period, the effect control board 12 receives these operations. Further, the effect control board 12 does not accept the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A during the period other than the operation valid period except for the period during which the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is accepted. Character character effect presentation and button image display will be further described later.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the character character effect described above, various advance notice effects, for example, a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-sequence effect, etc., are provided as a notice effect that informs that the variable display result may be a "big hit". A notice effect, a group notice effect, a background notice effect, a fantastic notice effect, and the like are executed. The effect mode of the step-up notice effect is an effect mode in which a plurality of steps are prepared, and the prepared steps advance to a predetermined step. In the step-up notice effect, for example, as the step proceeds, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases. The production mode of the pseudo consecutive announcement production is a production mode in which in a single variable display, it appears as if the variable display is continuously performed a plurality of times. The effect mode of the group announcement effect is an effect mode in which specific characters and the like are displayed as a group as a group, crossing or jumping out of the image display device 5. The specific characters displayed as a group in the group announcement effect may be of one type or a plurality of types. The background announcement performance appearance mode is an effect mode in which the background displayed on the image display device 5 changes. The fanning announcement performance appearance mode is a performance mode for fanning decorative patterns and the like. In the notice effect, these effect modes may be executed in combination.

  These announcement effects are not limited to those by displaying images on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices. As an example of a notice effect different from the image display, an effect in which the display color of the decoration LED changes, or an effect in which a sound serving as a special sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be used. In addition to, or instead of, some or all of such notice effects, some or all of the lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, display of the effect image, and output of sound effects are combined. May be controlled to execute the notice effect. In addition, the variable display result is “big hit” when a notice effect in which a plurality of kinds of effect modes are combined is included, compared to a case where the notice effect is executed only in one type of effect mode. The possibility that a predetermined game value, such as the possibility, is given may be increased.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, the same is displayed on a predetermined active line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the fixed decoration pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decoration symbols.

  When the special figure display result is "losing", the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the decorative pattern variable display mode being the reach mode, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. May be derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination are stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display is performed. In some cases, the resulting final decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initialization after setting the interruption to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main-side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process. Processing for controlling progress and the like is included.

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the random numbers for gaming used on the side of the main board 11 include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and It is sufficient if there is a random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special figure game as a "big hit" and to control the big hit game state. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit” to one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable” or “probable”. is there. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “losing ordinary figure”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process processing included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the like. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and to set the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process is a process for controlling the display operation on the normal symbol display device 20 to enable variable display of the normal symbol and setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is output in accordance with the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is on. At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON, the special figure game using the first special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed for updating the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of. On the other hand, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON, the special figure game using the second special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed for updating the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit. At this time, if the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the first start winning processing is ended. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved storage number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved storage number count value which is the storage value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is added by one. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Thereafter, a predetermined random number for the game corresponding to the occurrence of the winning start is extracted and stored as a hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit. At this time, if the second special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the second start winning processing is ended. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved storage number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved storage number count value which is the storage value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is added by one. In this way, the second reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Thereafter, a predetermined random number for the game corresponding to the occurrence of the winning start is extracted and stored as a hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects one of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit". Determined before derivation and display. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance in accordance with the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, by determining the variation pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “losing” in the variation pattern setting process, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is determined. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing a setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. , Etc. are included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The processing for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit opening pre-processing, a process for starting the round game in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" or the like. It is included. In this processing, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal opening round may be executed. If the jackpot type is set to “Surprised”, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “0.1 seconds”, a short opening round can be executed. Good. When the big hit opening pre-process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game for opening the special winning opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, and a process of determining the next round game if the upper limit number has not been reached. And the like, and the like, which waits until the process is started. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “7”. Is updated to ".

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a probable change state or a time saving state in accordance with the success or failure of the probable change control condition, and the like. For example, the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state is made according to whether the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S110 in FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  If the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the top area of the second special figure reserved storage unit, for example. Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read (step S232). Thereby, the random number for the game extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning in the second starting winning opening in the start winning determination processing of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, or the like, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process in step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, the special figure game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, starting port data indicating which one of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. What is necessary is just to store it in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so as to specify the order in which the start conditions are satisfied for the special figure game corresponding to each hold data.

  If the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the top area of the first special figure reserved storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S236). As a result, the random number for game extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first starting winning opening in the start winning determination processing of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure count value, and the like, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. In the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be one of "big hit" and "losing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to a result of determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “loss”. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining a special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the special figure display result determination table using the predetermined ratio. It should just be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is made different depending on whether the probability change control is performed in the probability change state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability change control is being performed when the probability change flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special figure display result is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. "Big hit" is determined. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process of step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and a big hit gaming state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence of the probability change control. On the other hand, in the case of the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special symbol display device 4B, the assignment of the determined value to the special figure display result is made. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the determined value to the predetermined special figure display result differs between the case of the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special symbol display device 4B. You may.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the processing of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). If the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; YES), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). The big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a big hit type determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a big hit type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination may be assigned to the result of determining which one of the jackpot types is a plurality of types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining a jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable” or “probable” at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It should be noted that the big hit type that can be determined may be made different or the determination ratio of the big hit type may be made different depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. As an example, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the jackpot type can be determined to be “sudden probability” at a predetermined ratio, while when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the big hit type is “sudden probability”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the big hit type by storing the data indicating the big hit type determination result in the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  If the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; NO), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not "big hit", a special symbol indicating a predetermined "-" symbol as a lost symbol is determined as a fixed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the result of the determination of the big hit type in step S242. What is necessary is just to determine a fixed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the fixed special symbol. If the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the fixed special symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S245), and the special special pattern normal processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the processing of step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting processing of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of stored special figure games using the first special figure is "0" at step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not an effect control command designating a demonstration display such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit at which the special figure display result becomes "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is off (step S261; NO), a variation pattern corresponding to a loss when the special figure display result is “loss” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode and the case where the variable display mode is “reach” which becomes the reach mode A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases and corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, the big hit change pattern is determined using a big hit change pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. It should just be done. The CPU 103 responds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit change pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern.

  In the processing of step S263 shown in FIG. 6A, the normal state where the game state is the normal state and the case where the time reduction control is performed when the game state is the probable change state or the time reduction state are performed. The variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using any of a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is included in the variation pattern determination result according to whether the time is normal or during working hours, and the total number of reserved storages. , As long as it is assigned. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation, the CPU 103 refers to one of the loss fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the normal time and during the working hours to change the variable. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing”.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined to be "non-reach" at a higher rate than when the total number of retained storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, and when the total number is less than the predetermined number. What is necessary is that the determined value is assigned. In this manner, when the number of special figure reservation storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be set so as to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when the number is smaller than the predetermined number. Thus, when the number of special figure reservation storages is relatively large, the average variable display time is reduced as compared with the case where the number of special figure reservations is relatively small, thereby suppressing the occurrence of invalid start winnings. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. In this determination example, the determined ratio of the variation pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed, such as the change pattern PA3-1, is determined by the variation pattern of the reach effect in which the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect, such as the change patterns PA3-2, PA3-3. Is set to be lower than the determined ratio.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed, such as the change pattern PA2-1, is determined by the variation pattern of the reach effect in which the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect, such as the change patterns PA2-2, PA2-3. Is set to be higher than the determined ratio.

  In addition, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed is set to be higher than at the time of the loss. Thus, when the variable display result is derived after the super-reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the super-A reach effect is executed such that the change ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed, such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-3, is changed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the determination example illustrated in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-3, is changed to the super A reach effect, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-2. It is set so as to be lower than the determined rate of the fluctuation pattern to be performed. In addition, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than at the time of the loss. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is displayed at a higher rate after the super B reach effect is executed than in the case where the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variable pattern PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variable pattern PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special figure variable time and content, but have the variable display result. Are different from each other as "losing" or "big hit". According to the setting of the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect, the normal reach effect is executed, and the big hit is more than when the super reach effect is not executed after the normal reach effect. Expectation is raised. When the super-B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the super-A reach effect is executed.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure variable time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S264, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is performed, a command transmission setting at the start of the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the first In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the second variation start command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated.

  The first change start command and the second change start command use a change start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of change in the special figure game. The fluctuation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set a register of the CTC mounted on the effect control board 12. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as an LED for decoration are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating an effect random number counted by a random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random numbers used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process is to perform variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start, and the like. The first change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When such a first change start command or second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of special symbols, a type of display result, and the like. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, various control data are read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and various effects during the variable display of the decorative symbol are displayed. A process for performing control is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, etc., the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. Processing is included. It should be noted that the fixed decorative symbol may be completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously operates without the effect control command from the main board 11. , The determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the variable display result can be determined. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop processing starts the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the result of determining whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not to be performed. Then, when the big hit game state is started in response to the variable display result corresponding to "big hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the special figure display result corresponds to "losing". If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  The big hit display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, when the execution of the jackpot notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit production process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “5”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. Various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed. In addition, in the big hit production process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed. After that, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like which is a fixed decorative symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start time of the fluctuation, such as the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. , To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, the non-reach (losing), “reach (losing)”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, “probable change ( Big hit).

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol to be a final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the content of determination at the start of change is “non-reach (loss)”, different decorative symbols are determined as final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number circuit 124 or numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left decided symbol which is updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the prepared left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 and prepared in advance is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting or the like in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium-decorated decorative symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. In this way, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle fixed decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If the change content at the start of the change is “reach (loss)”, the same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and reads the left and right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. By referencing, etc., among the determined decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect, and refers to a medium-fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Thereby, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. Here, in the case where the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle finalized decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left finalized decorative symbol and the right finalized decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, so that the determined decorative symbol is not a big hit combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decoration symbol, the difference between the left fixed decoration symbol and the right fixed decoration symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  If the decision content at the start of the fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the same is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. The design symbols which are stopped and displayed in line with 5C and 5R determine the same design symbol. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, whether or not the jackpot promotion promotion is executed, etc., either the normal symbol or the probable variable symbol is determined as the fixed decorative symbol. What is necessary is just to determine. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, the one that becomes the fixed decorative symbol is determined from the plural types of normal symbols. When it is determined that the jackpot type is “probable change” and that the jackpot medium promotion effect is not to be executed, one of the plurality of types of the probable change design that is to be the final decorative design is determined. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is "probable change", when it is determined to execute the jackpot medium promotion effect, the one that becomes the fixed decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is sufficient to prevent the player from being executed during the jackpot, even if the positively-variable symbols are all derived and displayed as the finalized decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, when the content of the change at the start of the fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute a probable change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion process during the big hit. It may be determined. In the re-lottery effect, by displaying the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is temporarily difficult or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probable change state, The decorative symbol is variably displayed again, and it is possible to notify that the decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination composed of the same probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed to be controlled to the probability variable state. In addition, there is a case where the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol is re-fluctuated in the re-lottery effect, so that the fact that the state is controlled to the positive variation state is not notified. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the state is controlled to the positive change state by executing the jackpot medium promotion effect during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. If it is determined in step S401 that a re-lottery effect is to be performed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the execution of the re-lottery effect.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, the effect control CPU 120 performs a character role effect effect determination process (step S402). FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S402 in FIG. 9A as the character role effect determination process. In the character character effect effect determination process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a character reach effect effect determination process when the super reach is developed (step S501). In the super-reach-expanding-character-character-effect production determination process, as an example, the production control CPU 120 stores in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 a use table for determining the character-representation production at the time of super-reach development. The prepared character character effect presentation determination table at the time of developing the super reach shown in FIG. 11A is prepared and set. In the character reach effect determination table for super reach development, for example, whether or not a character role effect is executed during super reach development, or when a character role effect is executed, the character that operates is the first character role. It is determined which of the objects 61 to the third character combination 63 is. The presence / absence of execution of the character character effect and the selection of the character at the time of execution are determined by a variation pattern PA3-3 in which the super reach effect is performed when the variation pattern is Super B and the variable display result is “big hit”. Or the random number for character character effect determination is changed to “execute” according to whether the super reach effect is executed and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which the variable display result is “losing”. It is only necessary to assign to any of the determination results of “none”, “third character”, “second character”, and “first character”. Note that “no execution” indicates a pattern in which no character character effect is executed, and “third character” executes a third character character action effect in which the third character character 63 operates as a character character effect. "Second character" indicates a pattern in which a second character role action effect in which the second character role 62 moves as a character role effect is executed, and "first character" indicates a character role. This shows a pattern in which a first character role action effect in which the first character role 61 moves as a character effect is executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for character effect effect determination extracted from a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, based on a character combination at the time of super reach development. By referring to the object effect determination table, if the execution is “no execution” when the super reach is developed, or if the character role effect is executed, “3rd character”, “2nd character”, “1st character” What is necessary is just to determine.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of the configuration of a character character effect rendering determination table during super reach development. In this super-reach developing character character effect effect determination table, when the change pattern is the change pattern PA3-3 in which the super-reach effect when the super-B is performed and the variable display result is “big hit”, Of the “no execution”, “third character”, “second character” and “first character”, “no execution” is selected at a lower rate than “third character”, and “third character” is The selection ratio is lower than the “second character”, and the selection ratio of the “second character” is lower than the “first character” (selection ratio: “no execution” <“third character”). Character "<" second character "<" first character ").

  When the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which the super reach effect is performed when the variation pattern is the super B and the variable display result is “losing”, the “first character” is changed to the “second character”. The selection ratio is lower than the "character", the "second character" is selected lower than the "third character", and the "third character" is selected than "no execution". The ratio is low (selection ratio: “first character” <“second character” <“third character” <“no execution”). For this reason, the jackpot expectation degree is higher for the “third character” than for “no execution”, for the “second character” higher than for the “third character”, and for the “second character” than for the “second character”. The “1 character” is higher (big hit expectation: “no execution” <“third character” <“second character” <“first character”).

  After executing the process of step S501, the effect control CPU 120 performs a super-reach-evolution-time button image display determination process (step S502). In the super-reach developing button image display determination process, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 is prepared in advance as a use table for determining the button image display at the time of super-reach developing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the like. 11B is selected and set. In the super reach development button image display determination table, for example, whether the button image is displayed at the time of super reach development, or if the button image is displayed, whether the character image is displayed together with the button image decide. The selection of the display of the button image and the display of the character image can be made by selecting the variation pattern PA3-3 in which the super reach effect is executed when the variation pattern is Super B and the variable display result is "big hit", or the super reach. In accordance with whether the effect is executed and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which “losing” occurs, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the button image display when the super reach is developed is “no execution” or “no execution”. It suffices if it is assigned to any of the determination results of “without character” and “with character”. "No execution" indicates a pattern in which the button image is not displayed, "No character" indicates a pattern in which the button image is displayed but the character image is not displayed, and "With character" indicates the button image and the character image. Indicates a pattern displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs super-reach development based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining button image display at the time of super-reach evolution extracted from a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. By referring to the hour button image display determination table, it is determined whether there is "no execution" when the super reach is developed, or "no character" or "with character" when the button image is displayed. do it.

  FIG. 11B shows a configuration example of a button image display determination table when the super reach is developed. In this super-reach developing button image display determination table, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3-3 in which the super-reach effect is executed when the variation is Super B and the variable display result is “big hit”, “No execution” Of the "no character" and "with character", "no execution" is less likely to be selected than "no character", and "no character" is more likely to be selected than "with character" It is low (selection ratio: “no execution” <“no character” <“with character”).

  When the super reach effect is performed when the variation pattern is Super B, and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which “Loss” is obtained, “with character” is more than “without character”. The selection ratio is low, and the selection ratio of “no character” is lower than that of “no execution” (selection ratio: “with character” <“no character” <“no execution”). For this reason, the jackpot expectation degree is higher for “without character” than for “without execution”, and higher for “with character” than for “without character” (expected jackpot: “no execution” < “No character” <“Character”).

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines “character present” as the button image display, the image of the character determined by the type of the character character effect effect is displayed on the image display device 5 in step S501. For example, in step S501, when “third character” is determined as the type of character character effect production, as shown in FIG. 14C-2, the third character image 213 is displayed together with the button image 201 on the image display device. 5 is displayed.

  In step S501, the button image is determined based on whether or not the character character effect is executed (when the character character effect is determined to be one of “third character” to “first character”). The display determination ratio may be different. For example, when a character role effect is performed (when any of the “third character” to “first character” is determined as the character role effect), the character role effect is not performed (character The ratio of displaying the button image (either "no character" or "character present" is determined as the button image display) is higher than when "no execution" is determined as the character effect effect) Is also good.

  Further, when “character present” is determined as the button image display, the execution of the character combination effect may be determined. In other words, when “no execution” is determined as the character role rendering, “character present” may not be determined (the determination ratio is 0) as the button image display.

  After performing the process of step S502, the effect control CPU 120 performs a big hit result notification image display determination process (step S503). In the big hit result notification image display determination process, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 is prepared in advance as a use table for determining an image to be displayed at the time of big hit result notification in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the like. The big hit result notification image display determination table shown in FIG. 11C is selected and set. In the big hit result notification image display determination table, for example, it is determined whether or not the button image or the controller image is displayed when the big hit result is notified, or whether any of them is not displayed. The selection of the display of the button image and the display of the character image is performed by selecting the variation pattern PA3-3 in which the super reach effect is executed when the variation pattern is Super B and the variable display result is "big hit", or the super reach. According to whether the effect is executed and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which "losing" occurs, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value for image display determination at the time of reporting the jackpot result is "none", "button image". What is necessary is that it is assigned to any of the determination results of “controller image”. “None” indicates a pattern in which neither the button image nor the controller image is displayed, “Button image” indicates a pattern in which the button image is displayed, and “Controller image” indicates a pattern in which the controller image is displayed. Is shown.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether to display the jackpot result based on the random number circuit 124 or the random number circuit for effect indication, which is extracted from a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. By referring to the image display determination table, it is sufficient to determine which of “none”, “button image”, and “controller image” at the time of reporting the jackpot result.

  FIG. 11C shows a configuration example of the image display determination table when the big hit result is notified. In the image display determination table at the time of the big hit result notification, when the change pattern is the change pattern PA3-3 in which the super reach effect is executed and the variable display result is "big hit" when the change pattern is Super B, "None" or "None" Of the "button images" and "controller images", "None" has a lower selection rate than the "button images", and the "button image" has a lower selection rate than the "controller images" (Selection ratio: “none” <“button image” <“controller image”).

  When the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-3 in which the super reach effect is performed and the variable display result is “losing” when the variation pattern is Super B, the “controller” is selected more than the “button image”. The selection rate is lower, and the selection rate of “button image” is lower than “none” (selection rate: “controller image” <“button image” <“none”). For this reason, the jackpot expectation is higher for the “button image” than for “none” and for the “controller image” than for the “button image” (big hit expectation: “none” <“button” Image "<" controller image ").

  When displaying the button image or the controller image, the button image or the controller image is clearly displayed, but a display may be performed so as to stimulate whether or not the button image or the controller image is displayed. For example, when the button image or controller image is displayed lightly and the display of the button image or controller image is stimulated, and then the button image or the controller image is clearly displayed, or when the button image or the controller image disappears without being displayed. May be provided. Alternatively, the button image and the controller image may be alternately displayed in pale colors, so that either the button image or the controller image is displayed or neither is displayed. In this case, for example, even if the button image display is “None”, the button image and the controller image may be displayed in a faint manner in common.

  After the character role effect determination process is completed, the process returns to the flow illustrated in FIG. 9A, and after executing the process of step S402, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect determination process (step S404). In the announcement effect determination process, it is determined whether or not an announcement effect other than the character role effect effect determination process, for example, a step-up announcement effect, a pseudo consecutive announcement effect, a group announcement effect, a background announcement effect, a fantastic announcement effect, and the like are performed.

  After executing the process of step S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S406). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the various effects determined in the processes of steps S402 to S405. Is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S406, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S407). Then, a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S408). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S406 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the image display device 5 In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen, the variation of the decorative symbol may be started.

  Following the processing of step S408, in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, a setting for updating the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is performed (step S409). For example, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” may be deleted in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the entire display portion may be moved leftward one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S410), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode of character character effect effects. The character role effect may be executed when the super reach is developed and when the jackpot result is announced. Therefore, first, character character effects at the time of super reach development will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of character character effect production during super reach development. In the special figure game, as shown in FIG. 12A, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 perform variable display. At this time, the first character role 61, the second character role 62, and the third character role 63 are respectively the first character role first position P11 and the second character role first position P21 shown in FIG. , And the third character role at the first position P31.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12B, a symbol common to the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R, here, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed, so that the decorative symbol is variably displayed. When the state becomes the reach state, the decorative character of "reach!" Is displayed on the image display device 5, and then a normal reach effect is executed. Subsequently, for example, in the super-reach developing button image display determining process (step S502) shown in FIG. 10, when “no character” is determined, the super-reach developing character character effect rendering determining process (step Regardless of the content of the determination in S501), the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG.

  In the super-reach developing button image display determination process (step S502), if “character present” is determined, in the super-reach developing character character effect rendering determination process (step S501), for example, When the “first character” has been determined, a button image 201 and a validity period bar 202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The image 211 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 202 is displayed in green.

  By displaying the button image 201 in this way, the operation of the push button 31B is promoted for the player. Further, by displaying the validity period bar 202, the operation validity period in which the effect control board 12 accepts the operation of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 is notified to the player. Further, the display of the button image 201 and the first character image 211 suggests that the first character role action effect in which the first character role 61 moves is executed, and the big hit expectation degree increases. Players are aware that they are there, increasing their expectations of big hits. In the super-reach developing button image display determining process (step S502), when “no execution” is determined, regardless of the content of the super-reach developing character character effect rendering determining process (step S501). Therefore, the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12C-2, when the button image 201 and the first character image 211 are displayed, the display is such that the first character image 211 brings the button image 201. However, another mode of display may be performed. For example, the first character image 211 may be simply displayed at the same time as displaying the button image 201, or the button image 201 may be displayed and the first character image 211 may be displayed after a short period of validity. You may. Also, a plurality of these display modes may be provided and displayed in various modes (patterns).

  After the effect shown in FIG. 12 (C-1) or (C-2), when the effect control board 12 accepts the operation of the push button 31B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period has elapsed, the super reach development is performed. If “no execution” has been determined in the time character character effect determination processing (step S501), as shown in FIG. 13D-1, the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202, and further, FIG. After (C-2), the image in which the first character image 211 disappears is erased from the image display device 5, and the erased image 221 is displayed. Further, the first character role 61, the second character role 62, and the third character role 63 remain stopped.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (E-1), a decorative character “Super Reach!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the player is made aware that the reach mode has evolved from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the image display device 5 performs a super reach effect.

  Further, after the effect shown in FIG. 12 (C-1) or (C-2), when the effect control board 12 accepts the operation of the push button 31B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period has elapsed, the supervision is performed. If the “first character” has been determined in the reach character development effect determination process (step S501), as shown in FIG. A first character role movement effect that moves from the role position first position P11 to the first character role second position P12 is executed. Further, in the image display device 5, if the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are deleted, and if FIG. 12 (C-2) is displayed before the display of FIG. 13 (D-2), In addition, the first character image 211 is erased, and the effect image 222 that stands out from the first character character 61 is displayed behind the first character character second position P12. The effect image 222 corresponds to the first character role 61 and is displayed behind the first character role 61 to make the first character role 61 stand out.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (E-2), an operation of moving the first character role 61 from the first character role second position P12 to the first character role first position P11 is performed. In addition, a decorative character “Super Reach!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. The decorative character of "Super Reach!" May be displayed after the first character character 61 has moved (evacuated) to the first character character first position P11, or the first character character 61 may be displayed. May be started while the character is moving to the first character role first position P11. Alternatively, the display of the decorative character of “Super Reach!” Is completed when the first character role 61 remains at the first character role second position P12, and then the first character role 61 is switched to the first character role. You may make it move to the accessory 1st position P11. Thus, the player is made aware that the reach mode has evolved from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the image display device 5 performs a super reach effect.

  In addition, there is a case where the “first character” is determined in the super-reach-expanding-character-effect presentation determination process (step S501), and “no execution” is determined in the super-reach-expanded button image display determination process (step S502). . In this case, the image in the normal reach state shown in FIG. 12B is displayed on the image display device 5. Subsequently, without displaying the button image 201 or the controller image 203 on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. A first character role action effect that moves from the position P11 to the first character role second position P12 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (E-2), an operation of moving the first character role 61 from the first character role second position P12 to the first character role first position P11 is performed. In addition, a decorative character “Super Reach!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the player is made aware that the reach mode has evolved from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect.

  In addition, in the super-reach developing button image display determining process (step S502), “character present” is determined, and in the super-reach developing character character effect production determining process (step S501), “second character” is determined. In that case, it is as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 12B, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. , "REACH!" Is displayed, and a normal reach effect is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14C-3, the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 5, and the second character image 212 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 202 is displayed in red. Here, the size of the button image 201 displayed on the second character image 212 is the same as the size of the button image 201 displayed together with the first character image 211 as shown in FIG.

  By displaying the second character image 212 in this manner, it is suggested that the second character role action effect in which the second character role 62 moves is executed, and the big hit expectation is high. Is recognized by the player, and the expectation of the big hit is raised. The big hit expectation when the second character role action effect is executed is lower than the big hit expectation when the first character role action effect is executed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 14C-3, the sense of expectation of the big hit is higher than that in the case where the second character image 212 is displayed as shown in FIG. It is higher when the image 211 is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 14C-3 and 14-4, when displaying the button image 201, the second character image 212, and the third character image 213, the second character image 212 or the third character image 213 is displayed. Although the image 213 displays the mode in which the button image 201 is brought, the display may be performed in another mode. For example, at the same time as displaying the button image 201, the second character image 212 or the third character image 213 may be simply displayed, or the button image 201 may be displayed, and after a short period of validity, the second character image 212 may be displayed. 212 or the third character image 213 may be displayed. Also, a plurality of these display modes may be provided and displayed in various modes (patterns).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 (C-2), 14 (C-3) and (C-4), the first character image 211 to the third character image 213 are displayed side by side with the button image 201. May be displayed in other manners. For example, any one of the first to third character images may be drawn on the button image, or the button image itself may display any of the first to third character characters 61 to 63. The image may be a simulated image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D-3), the second character role 62 moves from the second character role first position P21 shown in FIG. 1 to the second character role second position P22. Performs character character action effects. Further, in the image display device 5, the button image 201, the validity period bar, and the second character image 212 are deleted, and the second character role 62 is displayed behind the second character role second position P22. The effect image 222 that stands out is displayed. The effect image 222 corresponds to the second character role 62 and is displayed behind the second character role 62 to make the second character role 62 stand out.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (E-3), an operation of moving the second character role 62 from the second character role second position P22 to the second character role first position P21 is performed. In addition, a decorative character “Super Reach!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the player is made aware that the reach mode has evolved from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the image display device 5 performs a super reach effect.

  In addition, in the super-reach developing button image display determining process (step S502), “character present” is determined, and in the super-reach developing character character effect production determining process (step S501), “third character” is determined. In that case, it is as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 12B, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. , "REACH!" Is displayed, and a normal reach effect is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14C-4, the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 5, and the third character image 213 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 202 is displayed in green. Here, the size of the button image 201 displayed together with the third character image 213 is the same as the size of the button image 201 displayed together with the first character image 211 as shown in FIG.

  The display of the third character image 213 in this manner indicates that the third character role action effect in which the third character role 63 moves is executed, and the jackpot expectation is high. Is recognized by the player, and the expectation of the big hit is raised. In addition, the big hit expectation when the third character role action effect is executed is lower than the big hit expectation when the second character role action effect is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C-4, the sense of expectation for the big hit is higher than that in the case where the third character image 213 is displayed as shown in FIG. It is higher when the image 212 is displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-4), the sense of expectation for the big hit is more than that of the case where the third character image 213 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (C-2). It is higher when 211 is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D-4), the third character role 63 moves from the third character role first position P31 shown in FIG. 1 to the third character role second position P32. Performs character character action effects. Further, in the image display device 5, the button image 201, the validity period bar, and the third character image 213 are deleted, and the third character character 63 is placed behind the third character character second position P32. The effect image 222 that stands out is displayed. The effect image 222 corresponds to the third character role 63 and is displayed behind the third character role 63 to make the third character role 63 stand out.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 (D-2), FIG. 14 (D-3), and (D-4), the effect image 222 displayed behind the first character role 61 to the third character role 63 is , And a common image, but may be different images. For example, as the effect image, an image of each character corresponding to the first character accessory 61 to the third character accessory 63 may be displayed, or an image of an item associated with each character may be displayed. Good.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (E-4), an operation of moving the third character role 63 from the third character role second position P32 to the third character role first position P31 is performed. In addition, a decorative character “Super Reach!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the player is made aware that the reach mode has evolved from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the image display device 5 performs a super reach effect.

  Next, a description will be given of character character effect presentation at the time of reporting the jackpot result. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are diagrams for explaining the flow of the character role effect at the time of reporting the big hit result. When the super reach effect progresses and the game enters the final stage, as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, for example, when the “button image” is determined in the image display determination process at the time of reporting the jackpot result shown in FIG. 10 (step S503), as shown in FIG. A button image 201 and a validity period bar 202 are displayed at the center. When the “controller image” has been determined in the image display determination process at the time of the jackpot result notification (step S503), the controller image is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 203 and a validity period bar 202 are displayed.

  Further, after the effect shown in FIG. 15 (B-1), when the effect control board 12 accepts the operation of the push button 31B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period has elapsed, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to FIG. As shown in (C), the first character role 61 is caused to perform a first character role motion effect of moving from the first character role first position P11 to the first character role second position P12. At the same time as this operation, the effect control CPU 120 moves the second character role 62 and the third character role 63 from the second character role first position P21 and the third character role first position P31 to the second character role. A second character role action effect and a third character role action effect that move to the object second position P22 and the third character role second position P32 are performed. Also, in the image display device 5, the button image 201 and the validity period bar 202 are deleted, and the first character role is located behind the first character role second position P12 to the third character role second position P32. An effect image 222 that highlights the objects 61 to the third character combination 63 is displayed.

  After the first character role action effect, the second character role action effect, and the third character role action effect are executed, the first character role second position P12, the second character role second position P22, At the second position P32 of the third character role and the first character role 61 to the third character role 63, the first character role rotation effect to the third character role rotation effect are performed. You. In this way, the first character role rotation effect to the third character role rotation effect are executed, thereby further increasing the sense of expectation of a big hit.

  Subsequently, one of the effects shown in FIG. 15 (D-1) and FIG. 16 (D-2) is executed. Note that FIGS. 16A to 16C show the same steps as FIGS. 15A to 15C. In FIG. 15 (D-1) and FIG. 16 (D-2), in both cases, the first character role 61 to the third character role 63 stop rotating and the first character role rotation effect to the third character role. After the object rotation effect is completed, a first character role action effect in which the first character role 61 moves from the first character role second position P12 to the first character role first position P11 is executed. Further, the second character role 62 and the third character role 63 are respectively shifted from the second character role second position P22 and the third character role second position P32 to the second character role first position P21 and the third character role 63. A second character role action effect and a third character role action effect that move to the character character first position P31 are executed.

  Then, for example, when the determination based on the variation pattern PA3-3 is performed in the image display determination process at the time of reporting the jackpot result illustrated in FIG. 10 (step S503), as illustrated in FIG. The decorative character "WIN" is displayed together with the one character image 211. After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (E-1), the big hit combination in which the same decorative symbol “7” is aligned in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is stopped and displayed. In this way, the finalized decorative symbol which is a big hit combination is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  In addition, for example, in the image display determination process at the time of the big hit result notification (step S503) shown in FIG. A decorative character "LOSE" is displayed together with the character image 224. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (E-2), different decorative symbols “7”, “6”, and “7” are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. In this way, the finalized decorative symbol which is a combination other than the big hit combination, which is a lost symbol combination, is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When the variable display result is "big hit", as shown in FIGS. 15 (C) and 16 (C), the first to third character role action effects are executed, and as shown in FIG. As shown in 1), the decorative character of "WIN" is displayed together with the first character image 211, and if the variable display result is "losing", the first to third character character action effect presentation May not be performed. When the variable display result is “losing”, the first character role 61 to the third character role 63 do not move, or the first to third character roles shown in FIGS. 15C and 16C. Instead of the object motion effect, an effect dedicated to the loss may be performed. Here, as an effect dedicated to the loss, the effect control board 12 receives the operation of the push button 31B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period has elapsed, the first character object 61 to the third character object. 63 slightly move from the first character role first position P11 to the third character role first position P31, but move from the first character role second position P12 to the third character role second position P32. An operation that does not need to be performed may be performed.

  Further, the image including the decorative character “WIN!” Illustrated in FIG. 15D-1 and the image including the decorative character “LOSE!” Illustrated in FIG. The display may be started after the third character character 63 has moved (evacuated) to the first character character first position P11 to the third character character first position P31, respectively. The display may be started while the 61 to the third character role 63 are moving to the first character role first position P11 to the third character role first position P31, respectively. Alternatively, when the first character role 61 to the third character role 63 remain at the first character role second position P12 to the third character role second position P32, respectively, “WIN!” Or “LOSE! May be completed, and thereafter, the display may be moved to the first character character first position P11 to the third character character first position P31.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first character role action effect for operating the first character role 61 is different from the first character role action effect. A second character role action effect for operating the character role 62 can be executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (C-2), an effect in which a first character image 211 suggesting a first character role action effect is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 14 (C-3), a second character image 211 is displayed. An effect in which a second character image 212 indicating a character character action effect is displayed is executable. For this reason, a suggestion that a specific effect is to be performed is executed, so that a sense of expectation for the execution of the effect can be increased and the interest can be improved.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, in addition to the first character role action effect for operating the first character role 61 and the second character role action effect for operating the second character role 62, the third character A third character role action effect for operating the role 63 can be executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-4), an effect in which a third character image 213 indicating a third character role action effect is displayed can be executed. Therefore, also when diversified rendition, diversified effect, wherein also the third character won game operation effect, since implications for the effect is performed is executed, expectations for the execution of the effect The feeling can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the first character role 61 is capable of executing a first character role action effect and a first character role rotation effect different from the first character role action effect. I have. Further, when the first character role action effect is executed, the first character image 211 can be executed. For this reason, by displaying the first character image 211, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the first character role action effect, and to improve the interest. Further, when the first character image 211 is displayed, the first character role action effect and the first character role rotation effect can be executed. For this reason, when the first character image 211 is displayed, it is possible to give an expectation for the execution of the first character role rotation effect in addition to an expectation for the execution of the first character role action effect. Therefore, the interest can be further improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A can detect a player's operation on the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the display of the button image 201 or the controller image 203 is This is a display for prompting the player to operate the button 31B and the stick controller 31A. For this reason, since the operating means to operate can be taught to the player, it can contribute to the improvement of interest. In FIG. 15B and FIG. 15C in the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, the button image 201 or the controller image 203 is displayed without the first character image 211 or the second character image 212. However, it may be displayed along with the first character image 211, the second character image 212, and the like. Further, the controller image 203 may be displayed at a timing other than the time when the big hit result is notified, for example, at the time of developing the super reach. In addition, when the operation unit corresponding to the displayed image is operated, the detection unit may detect the operation, or when the operation unit other than the operation unit corresponding to the displayed image is operated. Alternatively, the detecting means may detect the operation. For example, when the button image 201 is displayed, the push sensor 35B detects the operation of the push button 31B, but the controller sensor unit 35A does not have to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A. When displayed, the push sensor 35B may detect the operation of the push button 31B, and the controller sensor unit 35A may detect the operation of the stick controller 31A.

  Further, in the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first character role action effect is executed, the second character image 212 and the third character image 213 are not displayed before the first character role action effect. For this reason, each character role action effect and each character image have a one-to-one correspondence relationship, and the effect to be executed is less likely to be inconsistent. It is possible for the director to concentrate and enjoy the production. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, an effective period bar 202 indicating an operation effective draft received by the effect control board 12 to receive an operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is displayed, and the effective period bar 202 is displayed by the first character. This is different when displayed with the image 211 and when the second character image 212 is displayed. Specifically, the validity period bar 202 is displayed in green when displayed with the first character image 211, and displayed in red when displayed with the second character image 212. For this reason, attention can be paid to the validity period bar 202, so that interest can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the first character role action effect related to the first character among the plurality of first to third characters, and the second character role related to the second character And action presentation. Further, when the first character role action effect is executed, the first character image 211 related to the first character is displayed, and when the second character role action effect is executed, the second character image effect 211 is displayed. Are displayed. For this reason, since an effect using a plurality of characters can be executed, it is possible to improve the interest. In the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, three characters of the first character to the third character are used, but a fourth character, a fifth character, or the like may be provided and four or more characters may be used. .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the image in the normal reach state shown in FIG. As shown in (D-2), a first character role action effect for operating the first character role 61 may be executed. For this reason, even if the button image 201 and the controller image 203 are not displayed, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the character role action effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect.

In addition, for example, the big hit expectation degree when the first character role action effect to the third character role effect are executed may be increased in the following order (big hit expectation degree: 1.> 2. >3.>4.>5.> 6.).
1. 1. First character role action effect after character image and button image are displayed 2. First character role action effect after only the button image is displayed 3. Second character role action effect after the character image and the button image are displayed 4. Second character role action effect after only the button image is displayed 5. Third character role action effect after character image and button image are displayed Third character role action effect after only the button image is displayed

  Further, in the above example, when the third character role action effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is lower than when the first character role effect and the second character role effect are executed. There is a concern that the attention of the elderly will decrease. Therefore, when the third character image is displayed, in the third character role action effect, an effect different from the first character role action effect and the second character role action effect may be performed. Alternatively, when the third character image is displayed, a character role effect in which all of the first character role 61 to the third character role 63 move may be executed by a subsequent button operation.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. May be provided.

  (Modification 1) In the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, the button image 201 and the controller image 203 are not displayed when the super reach is developed or when the jackpot result is notified, but when the super reach is developed or the jackpot result is notified. In, both the button image 201 and the controller image 203 may be displayed with a time lag. For example, when the effect control board 12 accepts the operation of the stick controller 31A, the button image 201 is displayed during the non-effective period before accepting the operation of the stick controller 31A, and thereafter, when the effective period is started. The controller image 203 may be displayed. At this time, after the button image 201 is displayed, the button image 201 may be changed from the controller image 203.

  When the button image 201 is changed to the controller image 203, the valid period bar 202 is displayed after the controller image 203 is displayed without displaying the valid period bar 202 while the button image 201 is displayed. You may make it. When displaying the button image 201 during the non-valid period, the button image 201 is displayed as a dedicated display during the non-valid period, but an image representing the non-valid period may be displayed. Good. For example, a regulation line may be displayed on the button image 201 to indicate that the operation of the push button is not valid.

  Further, the effect control board 12 may receive any operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A after the non-valid period. In this case, after the button image 201 is displayed during the non-valid period, when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted when the valid period has come, the display of the button image 201 is continued and the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed. When accepting, the button image 201 may be changed from the controller image 203 and displayed. In this case, there is a possibility that the state in which the operation of the push button 31B is received may be shifted to a state in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is received. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

  In the process of changing the button image 201 to the controller image 203, an action effect acting on the button image 201 may be performed, and the button image 201 and the controller image 203 may be changed stepwise. For example, as a first step, the color of the button image 201 changes from white to red (“button (white)” → “button (red)”), and as a second step, the button image 201 changes to a large size (“button ( (Red) → “button (large)”), and may be changed to the controller image 203 in the third stage (“button (red)” → “controller”). Alternatively, the same change is performed up to the third stage, and the button image changes to the small controller image 203 in the third stage (“button (red)” → “controller (small)”). The image 203 may be changed to a normal size (“controller (small)” → “controller”). Such a gradual change may be made in the button image 201, in the controller image 203, or in the button image 201 and the controller image 203. In performing the action effect, a pattern in which the button image 201 changes to the controller image 203 and a pattern in which the button image 201 does not change but returns to the button image 201 in a stepwise changing process are executed. You may make it possible. Alternatively, the button image 201 and the controller image 203 may be displayed alternately in a lighter color, so that the change to the controller image 203 is stimulated. When a stepwise change is performed in the controller image 203 after the change from the button image 201, a step before the change to the final form of the controller image 203, for example, the above-mentioned “controller (small)” At the stage, there may be a change mode in which the controller image 203 does not change but returns to the button image 201, or if the process proceeds to the “controller (small)” stage, the process proceeds to the “controller” stage. Good. In this case, the change of the button image 201 to the controller image 203 can be interesting.

  (Modification 2) In the above-described embodiment, in the character role presentation, the character role is operable between the character position 1st position and the character position 2nd position. A motion position equal to or more than the character character third position may be set so as to be movable between three or more positions. In addition, only the character role action effect and the character role rotation effect are set as the character role effect, but effects in other modes may be provided. For example, an effect in which the character role is tilted, rocked, enlarged, deformed, or the like may be provided. Also, a plurality of characters may be integrated to form different characters. Further, the specific effect may use a motif other than the character. For example, an effect using a gimmick imitating a plate, a rock, or the like on which characters are written may be used. In addition, the character character rotation effect is performed at the character character second position, but may be performed at a position other than the character character second position, for example, at the character character first position.

  (Modification 3) In the above-described embodiment, a so-called big hit determination effect that is executed when a big hit occurs in the special figure game is not provided. There is a possibility that the result of the game will be lost, but a so-called big hit confirmation effect may be provided. For example, in the special figure game in which the first character role rotation effect is the big hit determination effect and the first character role rotation effect is executed, the big hit may always be achieved. In addition, when a predetermined condition is met, a jackpot determination effect may be set. For example, at the time of the super reach development, when the first character character action motion effect is executed after the first character image 211 is displayed, the big hit determination effect may be set.

  (Modification 4) Also, in the above-described embodiment, the character character effect production may evolve into super reach without being executed. It may be executed. In addition, in the case of developing into super-reach, the character role effect is performed in principle, but in the case where the effect of developing into super-reach is performed without performing the character role effect, a special figure is performed. An effect that becomes a big hit in the game and develops into a super reach without executing the character role effect may be a big hit fixed effect. In addition, when the character accessory effect is executed at the end of the normal reach (when the super reach is developed), the character reach always develops into a super reach. It may be. At this time, in the case where a character reach effect has been developed into a super-reach without being executed, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than in a case where the character effect effect is executed and a super-reach has been executed. , May be lowered. In addition, in the character character effect at the time of the super reach development, in the same character character effect, the higher the determination ratio at the time of the big hit (variation pattern PA3-3), the higher the determination ratio at the time of loss (variation pattern PA2-3). Is reduced, but other embodiments may be used. For example, the higher the determination ratio at the time of the big hit (the fluctuation pattern PA3-3), the higher the determination ratio at the time of the loss (the fluctuation pattern PA2-3), or at the time of the big hit (the fluctuation pattern PA3-3). The determination ratio at the time of the loss (variation pattern PA2-3) may be constant regardless of the determination ratio at the time.

  (Variation 5) In the above embodiment, the ratio of the button image 201 being displayed and the operation of the push button 31B being accepted during the development of the super reach and the notification of the jackpot result depends on the type of character character effect production However, it may be different depending on the type of character character effect production. For example, when the first character role action effect is executed, the ratio of displaying the button image 201 and receiving the operation of the push button 31B is higher than when the second character role action effect is executed. It may be. Similarly, the reception of the operation of the controller image 203 and the operation of the stick controller 31A may be different depending on the type of the character combination effect.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the character image displayed on the image display device 5 matches the character character effect to be executed, but the character image does not match. There may be some. For example, the second character image 212 and the third character image 213 may be displayed before an effect in which the first character accessory 61 moves, such as a first character accessory motion effect, is performed. In this case, a surprise can be given to the player, and it is possible to improve an interest that is different from the case where the first character image 211 is displayed. Further, when the character image displayed on the image display device 5 and the character character effect to be executed do not match, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the characters match. , May be lowered. In addition, depending on the relationship between the character in the character image displayed on the image display device 5 and the character character effect to be executed, a jackpot-determined effect may be set. For example, the effect in which the second character character action effect is executed after the third character image is displayed may be a jackpot determination effect.

  (Variation 7) In the above embodiment, the display mode of the button image 201 and the controller image 203 is constant, but the button image 201 and the controller image 203 may be displayed in different modes. . For example, a button image larger than the normal button image 201 shown in FIG. 12 or the like, or a character different from “CHANCE”, for example, “this” may be displayed as the button image. By displaying such a button image, the jackpot expectation degree may be changed, for example, it may be increased.

  (Modification 8) Further, when the controller image 203 is displayed on the button image 201, a sound may be emitted or an explanatory character may be displayed. For example, when the button image 201 is displayed, a voice prompting operation of the push button 31B such as “press” or “press the button” may be issued. In this case, for example, when the first character image 211 or the second character image 212 is displayed, the sound of the first character or the second character may be emitted. Further, sounds of different characters or other sounds may be generated. The big hit expectation may be made different depending on the presence or absence of the voice. For example, the big hit expectation may be made higher when there is a voice than when there is no voice.

  (Modification 9) In the above-described embodiment, the character role effect may not be executed even when the button image 201 is displayed, but when the button image 201 or the controller image 203 is displayed. Alternatively, a character role effect may be always executed. In addition, even when the button image 201 and the controller image 203 are not displayed, the character role effect may be executed. However, when the button image 201 and the controller image 203 are not displayed, the character role effect is not executed. You may.

  (Variation 10) In the above embodiment, when the button image 201 is displayed at the end of the normal reach (at the time of developing the super reach), the button image 201 always develops into the super reach thereafter, but at the end of the normal reach. Even if the button image 201 is displayed, it may not be developed into super reach. Alternatively, when the button image 201 and the character image are displayed at the end of the normal reach, the image always develops into super reach, but the button image 201 alone may not develop into super reach. Also, when the character role effect is executed without displaying the button image 201, even if the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the button image 201 is displayed and the character role effect is executed. Good or low. In addition, when the character accessory effect is not executed, the button image 201 without the character image may be displayed. For example, when a button operation effect other than the development to the character character effect is performed, a button image 201 without a character image is displayed, or a so-called gaseous effect in which the character effect is not executed by the operation of the push button 31B. The button image 201 without a character image may always be displayed when the gassing effect is executed.

  (Variation 11) In the above-described embodiment, the character role effect may not be executed even when the character image is displayed. However, when the character image is displayed, the character role effect is not performed. It may be always executed. When the super reach is developed, the button image 201 may be displayed. However, a controller image may be displayed and the operation of the stick controller may be received. Further, the character role rotation effect is executed only when the big hit result is notified, but may be executed when the super reach is developed. The character role rotation effect is performed on all of the first character role 61 to the third character role 63, but only a part thereof may be performed. In addition, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the number and types of character combinations on which the character combination effect is executed.

  (Variation 12) In the above embodiment, as the character images, one first character image 211 to third character image 213 are provided for each of the first to third characters. A plurality of character images may be provided for some or all of the characters. In this case, the big hit expectation may differ depending on the displayed character image, or the execution ratio of the character combination effect may be different. For example, when the first character image A and the first character image B are provided as the first character images, when the first character image A is displayed, a bigger hit than when the first character image B is displayed. The degree of expectation may be increased. Alternatively, when the first character image A is displayed, the rate at which the character combination effect is executed may be higher than when the first character image B is displayed. Alternatively, in a case where a plurality of character character effects with different jackpot expectations are provided, when the first character image A is displayed, a character having a higher jackpot expectation than when the first character image B is displayed. The ratio in which the character effect is executed may be increased. Furthermore, even when a character role effect with a particularly high expectation of a big hit is provided, the process is executable only when the first character image A is displayed and is not executed when the first character image B is displayed. Good.

  (Variation 13) Also, in the above embodiment, when displaying the controller image 203 at the time of reporting the jackpot result, the character image is not displayed, but the character image is displayed together with the controller image 203. Is also good. When displaying a character image, any one of the first character image 211 to the third character image 213 is displayed, but a plurality of the first character image 211 to the third character image 213 are displayed. A character image may be displayed.

  (Variation 14) When displaying a button image 201 or a controller image 203, when displaying a character image, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the type of the displayed character image. The big hit expectation may be changed by a combination of the character image and the button image 201 or the controller image 203. For example, when the second character image 212 and the button image 201 are displayed, the big hit expectation degree is lower than when the second character image 212 and the controller image 203 are displayed, but the third character image 213 and the button image 201 are displayed. When 201 is displayed, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the third character image 213 and the controller image 203 are displayed.

  (Variation 15) In the above embodiment, the validity period bar 202 is displayed in a different manner depending on the type of the character image displayed at the same time, but it may be displayed in a similar manner. In addition, although some character images have the same aspect, other character images may have different aspects. Further, the display mode of the validity period bar may be a mode other than changing the color. For example, a different pattern may be added to the valid period bar, or the size of the displayed valid period bar may be changed. Specifically, the validity period bar 202 displayed together with the first character image 211 has a floral pattern, whereas the validity period bar 202 displayed together with the second character image 212 has a lattice pattern or a first pattern. The validity period bar 202 displayed together with the character image 211 may be larger than the validity period bar 202 displayed together with the second character image 212. Further, the display position may be different, or the display direction may be changed. For example, while the validity period bar 202 displayed with the first character image 211 is displayed below the image display device 5, the validity period bar 202 displayed with the second character image 212 is displayed on the image display device 5. The valid period bar 202 displayed together with the first character image 211 is displayed vertically, whereas the valid period bar 202 displayed together with the second character image 212 is displayed horizontally. It may be displayed. Alternatively, these may be combined. For example, the valid period bar 202 displayed together with the first character image 211 has a lattice pattern and is displayed vertically, whereas the valid period bar 202 displayed together with the second character image 212 has a floral pattern. And may be displayed horizontally.

  (Variation 16) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the validity period bar 202 is constant in accordance with the character image, but the same character image may be displayed in a different mode. In this case, the big hit expectation may be changed according to the display mode of the validity period bar 202. For example, when the first character image 211 is displayed, the big hit expectation may be higher when the validity period bar 202 is displayed in red than in green. Further, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the display mode of the character image and the validity period bar 202. For example, when the first character image 211 is displayed, the big hit expectation is higher when the validity period bar 202 is displayed in red than in green, but the second character image 212 is displayed. In such a case, the expectation of the big hit may be lower when the validity period bar 202 is displayed in red than in green.

  (Modification 17) In the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine, a so-called customizing function may be provided. The customization function here may be, for example, a function capable of selecting a main character when the variable display game is executed. When such a customizing function is provided and the player selects the first character as the main character, the first character role effect may be easily executed. Alternatively, when a first character appears or an effect in which the first character accessory operates is executed, the big hit expectation may be increased. Alternatively, the first character image may be easily displayed together with the second character image and the third character image. Further, when the voice of the character is emitted, the voice of the first character may be easily emitted.

  (Variation 18) In the above embodiment, when the variable display is started in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variable pattern indicating a variable display mode such as a variable display time and a type of reach effect, etc. Has been described above, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the first command is a variable before or after the reach, such as the presence or absence of a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream”. A command indicating the display time or the variable display mode is transmitted, and as the second command, a command indicating the variable display time or the variable display mode after the reach is transmitted, such as the type of the reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect. You may do so. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after sending the first command, sending the second command after a predetermined time has elapsed. You may make it. Further, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be appropriately changed. By notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands in this way, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  (Modification 19) The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine and the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as a variable display of a symbol serving as a plurality of types of identification information, and can provide a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A game can be started by setting a predetermined bet amount for one game, and a display result of a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is derived and displayed. This is a gaming machine in which one game is over and a prize can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment has a feature. It is only necessary to be configured so as to include all or a part of.

  Slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines in which the number of bets are set using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values May be a fully credit-type slot machine that sets the number of bets. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the number of bets, the number of bets is set using 15 game balls. Is equivalent to setting. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls. A game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as a medal and a game ball, and generate a medal and a game ball when a winning occurs. Any of a plurality of types of gaming values may be paid out.

  Examples of effects that can be executed in such a slot machine include character character effects (character character motion effects and character character rotation effects) in the above embodiment, and operation of push buttons and stick controllers by displaying button images and controller images. It is only necessary to include a promotion display or the like that promotes the promotion.

  (Variation 20) In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation for executing a predetermined effect such as a notice effect, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the like. The various effecting operations including the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decorative LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a prize, The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that gives a score.

  (Modification 21) A program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed / provided to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine by a detachable recording medium. The present invention is not limited to the form, and may be a form distributed in advance by pre-installing it in a storage device of a computer device or the like. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being provided with a communication processing unit and being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  (Variation 22) In addition, the execution form of the game is not limited to being executed by mounting a detachable recording medium, and the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like are temporarily stored in an internal memory or the like. In this case, the program may be executed by using a hardware resource of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (Modification 23) In the above embodiment, “different ratios” means only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept is not limited to this, and includes concepts with different ratios such as A: B = 100%: 0%.

  (Modification 24) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally derived and displayed. It may be something.

  (Modification 25) In the above embodiment, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or by changing the update range of each random number.

  (Modification 26) In the above embodiment, the random number value determination table is stored in the main board 11, and the main board 11 determines the random number value based on the random number value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. An example in which the performance control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes a prefetch notice effect based on the received determination result with reference to the table for performing random number value determination processing. Although shown, the execution mode of the prefetch notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random number determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number. The random number value determination processing may be performed with reference to the random number value determination table, and the prefetch notice effect may be performed based on the determination result of the determination processing. That is, the random number value determination processing may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number value, execute the process of determining the random number value, and also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. More specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value, determines whether or not a big hit is to be made, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of the big hit. The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the prefetch notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  (Variation 27) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 12 side receives an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11, and the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. It has been described as occurring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command may be generated by an interrupt request due to the first bit of serial communication.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Gaming effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A Starter switch 22B Starter switch 23 Count switch 25A Hold display 25B Hold display 25C Hold display 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
110 switch circuit 111 solenoid circuit 120 effect control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player;
Promotion display execution means capable of executing a promotion display for prompting the player to perform an operation,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the detection result of the detection means,
Specific image display means for displaying a specific image when performing the specific effect ,
The specific effect execution means,
At least, different from the first and the specific effect of operating a first movable body, a second specific effect of operating a different second movable member and the first movable member, the first movable member and the second movable member And a third specific effect of operating the third movable body ,
The promotion display execution means,
As the promotion display, a first promotion display indicating that the first specific production is performed, a second promotion display indicating that the second specific production is performed, and the third specific production is performed. Ri executable der and a third promotion display suggests Rukoto,
An image corresponding to the first movable body is displayed as the first promotion display, an image corresponding to the second movable body is displayed as the second promotion display, and the third movable body is displayed as the third promotion display. Display the corresponding image,
The specific image display means,
A specific image is displayed at a display position corresponding to the first movable body when the first specific effect is performed, and a specific image is displayed at a display position corresponding to the second movable body when the second specific effect is performed. And displaying a specific image at a display position corresponding to the third movable body when the third specific effect is performed .

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