JP6665417B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a hit gaming state when a gaming ball enters the starting ball entry section provided in the gaming area. Done. In addition, for example, in a display device provided in a gaming machine, a variable display of a pattern is started, and at the time of final stop display of the variable display, a stop effect according to the lottery result is displayed. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-81853

  Here, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
An information storage unit that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
For the special information stored in the information storage means, an application determination means for sequentially performing an application determination of whether or not to provide a privilege to a player;
A privilege granting unit that grants the privilege to a player based on a result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit being a granting correspondence result corresponding to granting the privilege to a player,
A predetermined game replay operation is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit, and the predetermined game use operation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. As a game time, a game time control means for causing the game time to be executed by predetermined notification means,
Operating means operable by the player;
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated;
In the operation effect performed by the predetermined notifying unit or the notifying unit different from the predetermined notifying unit, when it is determined by the grasping unit that the operating unit has been operated for a predetermined operation period, An operation corresponding effect means for executing an operation corresponding effect with a predetermined notification means or a different notification means,
With
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
For the predetermined special information obtained by the information obtaining unit, a predetermined operation effect is performed in the game round by the game round control unit when the predetermined special information is a target of the assignment determination. Corresponding information, a destination specifying means capable of specifying before the predetermined special information becomes a target of the assignment determination,
It said destination specifying unit has information is specified corresponding to the I that the operation effect of Risho constant is executed, and the game gyrus the game times control means for the special information different from the predetermined distinctive information storage means at a specific scenario that is executed, the that the operation means is operated in said certain period of Jo Tokoro operation effect is stored as specific operation information the information grasped by the grasping unit Te,
With
The operation-response effect means can execute the operation-response effect using the specific operation information stored in the storage means, in a predetermined operation effect in the game round for the predetermined special information. There is a feature.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a game suitably.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on a display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a success / failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution table. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process in the MPU of the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows winning processing for an operation mouth. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows a game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a variable display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for each round. It is a flowchart which shows the shift processing at the time of completion | finish of opening / closing execution mode. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure for performing various effects. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a storage area for suspension. It is a flowchart which shows the process for various effects in MPU of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation processing for suspension. It is an explanatory view for explaining a variable display time table. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a hold command. It is a flowchart which shows a process for suspension control. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a change. It is a flowchart which shows the process for fluctuation | variation termination. It is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the operation effect. It is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation effects. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of an operation effect execution period. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of the game times and operation effects. It is a flowchart which shows operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows operation grasp processing. It is a flowchart which shows the response process outside a period. It is a flowchart which shows the process for operation correspondence during a specific operation period. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process for demonstration screens. In the second embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing a response process outside the period, and (b) is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting an operation instruction period according to the third embodiment. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. In the fourth embodiment, (a) is a schematic diagram for explaining a production accessory, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation of the production accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of an operation instruction | indication period. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. It is a flow chart which shows setting processing of operation instruction period in a 5th embodiment. 5 is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during an operation effect. In the sixth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing a setting process of an operation effect pattern, and (b) is a schematic diagram for explaining an outline of each effect pattern. In the seventh embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. (A) is a flowchart showing a response process outside the period, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the eighth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a process outside the period. In the ninth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation effect generation lottery, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the tenth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing a hold information grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a response process outside the period. It is an explanatory view showing a modification in which an operation instruction effect is changed. It is an explanatory view showing a modification in which an operation instruction effect is changed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the mode that an operation corresponding effect is performed according to the frequency | count of operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of application of this invention with respect to the structure to which the frequency | count of operation is added according to the period which operation continues.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. In FIG. 2, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 rotatably mounted forward with respect to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to island facilities.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. More specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation end side in a front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It has been. As shown in FIG. 3, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at the tip end of its rotation, so that the gaming machine main body 12 can be unlocked from the outer frame 11 in a locked state. And has a function to lock the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front face of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening (first starting entering ball portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting entering ball portion or preferential starting entering ball). Section) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display section 43, and a display section 44 for accessory.

  When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33, and the lower working opening 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) arranged on the back side of the game board 24, Payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is executed based on the detection result. In this case, the payout of 10 game balls is executed when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, and the payout of 15 game balls is executed when a ball enters the variable winning device 32. Is executed, the payout of three game balls is executed when a ball enters the upper operating port 33, and the payout of four game balls is executed when a ball enters the lower operating port 34. Is executed.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the payout number of the lower working port 34 larger than the payout number of the upper working port 33. In order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each of the operating ports 33 and 34, it is preferable to set the payout number of the variable winning device 32 larger than the payout number of each of the operating ports 33 and 34.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports and the like are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. In addition, a large number of nails 38 are planted on the game board 24 for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entering ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Some embodiments are not included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as winning.

  The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are unitized as working port devices and installed on the game board 24. The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are both open upward. The two working ports 33 and 34 are arranged in a vertical direction such that the upper working port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece including a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (a non-support state or a non-guide state) in which a game ball does not easily win in the lower operating port 34, and an open state (a support state or a guide state) in which the game ball easily wins than the closed state. Is switched to.

  The operation port case 33a constituting the upper operation port 33 projects toward the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33a (that is, the left-right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to a length slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is set when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the installation interval between the operation ports 33 and 34 is set so that the distance between the operating port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot enter the lower operating port 34, and the lower operating port 34 can be awarded by opening the electric accessory 34a. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is fully opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower operating port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. That is, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is flipped outward, and does not directly win the lower operating port 34. Thereby, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower operating port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower operating port 34 is opened. Winning becomes easy.

  In addition to the configuration in which the operation port case 33a of the upper operation port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operation port case 33a of the upper operation port 33 may have a two-stage configuration having a narrow upper portion and a wider lower portion. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the opening 33, or an obstruction nail may be implanted diagonally below the operating port case 33a.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a communicating with the back side of the game board 24, and includes an opening / closing door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot win or hardly wins, and when the internal lottery is selected to shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state), a predetermined number of game balls are likely to win. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to which a shift is made when a jackpot win or a special off win is made. The open / close execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is set as one round, and the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is a mode that is performed.

  The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between them is smaller than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and a display unit 44 for accessory are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is provided in front of both the display units 43 and 44. Falling is prevented. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the plurality of general winning openings 31 described above is installed in a state of being opened upward.

  When the variable winning device 32 enters the opening / closing execution mode (or enters the opening / closing execution mode) due to the jackpot winning, the main winning display 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is displayed on the main display portion 43. Round display section RS for specifying the number of times that is opened, a first result display section AS for specifying the result of an internal lottery performed based on winning in the upper operating port 33, and a lower operating port 34. And a second result display section BS for specifying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the game.

  In the round display section RS, the display of the number of releases is started at the start of the open / close execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the open / close execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, a pattern change display is performed with a winning in the upper operating port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 is displayed. The result is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, a pattern change display is performed with a winning in the lower operating port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the lower operating port 34 is performed. The result is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the lower operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display portion BS and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode.

  Here, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display section AS, BS, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the display until the variable display is stopped. This corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and no matter which of the operating ports 33 and 34 wins, a single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed on the result display unit, the variable display is started on the single result display unit, and the game display is repeated until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. And once.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for specifying the result of an internal lottery performed based on a winning in the through gate 35. In this case, the change display of the picture is performed in the accessory display unit 44 triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and as a result of the stop of the changing display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35 is performed. The result of is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the power-operated state, the electric-operated object 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but are not limited thereto, and may be configured by using another display device such as a liquid crystal display device. Is also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for performing variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game balls are prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is reduced by the drop of the game balls does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 displays symbols, for example, in a line up, in the middle, and below, and the symbols are displayed in a scrollable manner in the left-right direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on a winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display section AS, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the variable display, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display section BS, In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. For example, the symbol display is set in advance in the symbol display device 41 in a game cycle which shifts to a 15 round open / close execution mode in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line.

  A first result display section AS and a first reserved light emitting section 45 corresponding to the symbol display device 41 are provided in an upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls winning in the upper operation port 33 is retained up to a maximum of four, and the retained number is displayed by lighting of the first reserved light emitting unit 45. A second result display section BS and a second reserved light emitting section 46 corresponding to the symbol display device 41 are provided in the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls winning in the lower operation port 34 is held up to a maximum of four, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the second holding light emitting section 46. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting section 45 and the second reserved light emitting section 46 is not hindered by the drop of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third reserved light emitting section 47 corresponding to the accessory display section 44 is provided. The number of times the game balls have passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding light emitting section 47. Note that a configuration may be employed in which each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 is displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and a game fired from a game ball firing mechanism 53 is provided. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is mounted below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 as shown in FIG. 2, and is fired by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. The operation is performed.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is formed to be colorless and transparent by glass, it is not limited to this and may be formed to be colorless and transparent by synthetic resin.

  Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. Further, on both left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, there are provided speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the gaming state.

  Below the window 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later, and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. The lower plate 72 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Further, in an area facing the front of the pachinko machine 10 in the upper bulging portion 65, an effecting operation portion 75 (more specifically, operation buttons) manually operated by a player is provided. For example, by manually operating the operation unit 75 for the effect according to the suggestion displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, the effect content on the display screen G or the like of the symbol display device 41 corresponds to the predetermined operation corresponding to the operation. It becomes the production contents.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 83 made of the same. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected to each other by a box connecting portion 85 as separation preventing means (or connecting means), whereby the board box 83 is sealed. And, by being inseparably connected by these box connecting portions 85, when opening the internal space of the board box 83, the board box 83 needs to be broken or partly cut off. A plurality of box connecting portions 85 are provided on the long sides of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for performing the connecting process.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box connecting portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that the box base cannot be opened. The box cover and the box cover cannot be opened. The combining process by the box combining unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the combining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened, for example, when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and the other box connecting portion 85 are connected. And the connecting part with the box body are cut off. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the joining process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other box joining portions 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 83 that unauthorized opening has been performed.

  A plurality of connecting pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude to the side. The connecting pieces 86 correspond one-to-one with a plurality of connected pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81. The connecting pieces 86 and the connected pieces 87 make the board box 83, the mounting base and The combining process is performed between.

  In addition, as a trace means for detecting unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the sealing seal is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the sealing seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Furthermore, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave including identification information in response to a call wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal, and when the seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response time is reduced. It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The effect control device 82 includes an effect control board that controls sound and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 81 and a display control device (not shown), and the effect control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembling unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 projecting rearward and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81 and the performance control device 82 from the rear. ing.

  The payout mechanism 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities of the game arcade are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95 are provided. And a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. The dispensing mechanism 92 is provided with a back pack substrate provided with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and provided with a power switch for performing an ON operation and an OFF operation of the power supply.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the game balls run short in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and when transitioning to a state such as an open / close execution mode. An output terminal for outputting a signal (or during transition to a state) is provided. Then, through these output terminals, a signal relating to the state of the frame side is output to the management control device of the game hall side. An output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent is unnecessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembling unit 93 includes a payout control device 97, a power supply and a firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and firing control device 98 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are configured such that a power supply and a launch control board are accommodated in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and furthermore, The control of launching the game ball in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and holding various data, and can retain the state at the time of power failure even in the event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of power failure when returning from the power failure. It has become.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on a main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 203. A certain RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 202 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like. In this case, the power supply and the emission control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning-corresponding ball unit (a pay-corresponding ball unit) such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, a through gate 35, and the like. Are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 determines a winning in each of the ball entry sections (ball entry determination). In addition, the MPU 202 executes a jackpot generation lottery based on winning in the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and executes a support generation lottery based on a winning in the through gate 35.

  To the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an effect control device 82 are connected. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the result of the prize determination to the prize-corresponding ball entry portion. In this case, when the award ball command is output, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Then, when a winning in the general winning opening 31 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of ten game balls is output. When a winning in the variable winning device 32 is specified, fifteen balls are specified. When a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of a game ball is output and a winning in the upper operation port 33 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output, and the lower operation port 34 is output. Is determined, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the effect control device 82. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various types of information as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c for opening and closing the opening and closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 controls the drive of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won, the MPU 202 controls the driving of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, at the time of each game, display control of the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the main display portion 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and in the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32, the main display portion is displayed. The display control of the round display unit RS in 43 is executed.

  Further, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side receives information on entering the ball into various ball entry sections and a jackpot. Is output. This allows the hall computer HC to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and the firing control device 98, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt voltage which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and the firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of a prize ball and a loaned ball by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power supply and the launch control device 98 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the operating power required for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97 is generated, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double-line arrow. Supply through the route. The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  Based on various commands input from main controller 81, effect control device 82 includes display light-emitting portions 63 provided on variable display unit 36, display light-emitting portion 63 provided on front door frame 14, and speaker portion. 64, and controls the display control device 212.

  In addition, an operation detection sensor provided in the effect operation unit 75 is connected to the effect control device 82. When the effect operation unit 75 is operated, it is detected by the operation detection sensor, and the effect control device 82 can grasp the operation.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on a command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, the effect control device 82 determines, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the symbol change display time in the symbol display device 41 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed, A lottery is performed for the presence or absence of the reach and the content of the reach effect.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. , A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to be scrolled in a predetermined direction with a periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen G is configured to stop and display three symbols for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be.

  Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and all symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same numeral assigned to any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of ~ Z3 is completed, the big hit moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the normal big hit result or the 15R certainty big hit result described later.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when a 15R certainty-variable jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbols are used. The combination is stopped and displayed. Also, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”, and when a jackpot result usually occurs, the same combination of non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. You.

  In addition, when an explicit 2R probability change jackpot result to be described later is obtained, the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 ends in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed. It is displayed. In addition, when an unspecified 2R probability variable jackpot result or a special deviation result described later is obtained, the variation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and thereafter, , A common moving image is displayed.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, and the like are included. Can be changed as appropriate.

  A first reserved display area Ga is set on the lower left side of the display screen G, and a second reserved display area Gb is set on the right side of the lower part of the display screen G.

  In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of holds when a game ball wins the upper operating port 33 are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper working port 33, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the first holding display area Ga includes the first unit holding display area Ga1, A unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins the upper working port 33 is one, a predetermined holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Ga1, and the game ball is moved to the upper working port 33. When the winning number is four, a predetermined holding image is displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Ga1 to the fourth unit holding display area Ga4.

  In the second hold display area (priority hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of holds when a game ball wins the lower working port 34 are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, when the game ball wins the lower working port 34, the maximum number of holdings is four, and in correspondence with this, the second holding display area Gb includes the first unit holding display area Gb1 and the second holding holding area Gb1. A unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

  For example, when the number of reserves when the game ball wins in the lower operation port 34 is one, the holding image is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Gb1, and the game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. If the number of holdings is four in this case, the holding images are displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Gb1 to the fourth unit holding display area Gb4.

  A main display area P is set in an area of the display screen G that does not overlap with each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the reserved display areas Ga and Gb, more specifically, in an upper right portion of the display screen G. The main display area P is composed of a plurality of (two) display sections, and the display can be changed by switching the display color in each of these display sections. Further, the main display area P is smaller than the variable display area in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and each display section in the main display area P is smaller than each of the symbols (the main symbol and the sub symbol).

  The main display area P corresponds to the main display section 43. When the variable display is performed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43, the main display area P Is also displayed. As described above, the variable display corresponding to the main display unit 43 is performed in the main display area P in addition to the variable display by the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses the various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, set the display on the main display unit 43, set the symbol display on the symbol display device 41, and set the display on the accessory display unit 44. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a lottery of jackpot occurrence, and a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type such as a probability change jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, A reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display section AS of the main display section 43 And the variable display time of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the main display area P in the second result display section BS and the symbol display device 41. It is set to be used and variation type counter CS determined. Further, an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is to be in the electric opening state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is used as an acquired information storage means when a prize occurs in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the storage device.

  The reserved ball storage area 232 includes a reserved area RE including a reserved area Ra for a first result display unit and a reserved area Rb for a second result display unit, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb include a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and a lottery counter buffer is provided in accordance with a winning history of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the storage unit 231 is stored in one of the areas as hold information. The suspension information corresponds to special information.

  In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occurs continuously plural times, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth area Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the area. Since the four areas are provided in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are respectively held and stored. The reserved ball storage area 232 is provided with a total reserved number storage area, and the total reserved number storage area specifies the number of prize histories stored in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 that are held. Is stored.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and the execution area AE when starting one game round. Is determined based on various types of numerical information stored in the.

  More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by one in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at a timing when the game ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a hit / fail table (hit / hit information group) in a hit / hit table storage area 221 as a hit / hit information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, as the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode (low success / failure information group) of FIG. 8A and a success / failure table for the high probability mode of FIG. Probability information group for probability). That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode (low-probability state) and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) are set as lottery modes in the winning / rejecting lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / rejecting table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the above-mentioned lottery, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number for winning the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high-probability mode is referred to at the time of the above-mentioned lottery, as shown in FIG. If the winning probability is higher in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  In each lottery mode, a lottery result is a result other than the value of the random number which is a jackpot, but in the pachinko machine 10, two types of a result, a special result and a normal result, are set as the result. Have been. These differences will be described later.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in the order of 0 to 29, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are (1) the mode of the opening and closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening and closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / rejecting lottery means after the completion of the opening and closing execution mode, and A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

  Here, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of winning of the variable prize device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high and low. The high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set as described above. Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed 15 times (the number of times of high frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed for 30 seconds (high frequency time). ) Elapses or until the winning number in the special winning opening 32a becomes 10 (high-frequency number). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed twice (the number of times of low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is performed for 0.2 seconds (low frequency time). Is continued or until the winning number in the large winning opening 32a becomes 6 (low-frequency number).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, when the shooting handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 53 is set so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 seconds. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is shorter than the firing cycle of the game balls. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low frequency prize mode, the prize of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  The number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are the low-frequency winning mode in the high-frequency winning mode. The value is not limited to the above value as long as the frequency of winning in the variable winning device 32 during the period from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode becomes higher than the above. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a larger number of times of opening and closing than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, substantially no prize to the variable winning device 32 occurs. It is good to have composition. For example, in the high frequency prize mode, the product of the launch cycle of game balls and the open limit number is set shorter than the open limit time for one open, while in the low frequency prize mode, The product of the launch cycle of the game balls and the open limit number may be set to be longer than the open limit time. Also, even if the firing interval of the game balls and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which the winning in the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur.

  As the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, when compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner to the game area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is The low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and the high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high and low. Is set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric-power-open state in the electric-power-goods-opening lottery using the electric-power-goods open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are ２). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electric-power-released state is elected is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, in the case where the open state of the electric accessory is awarded in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the close from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one open time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a minimum securing time is set shorter than in the low-frequency support mode, in which a minimum opening time is secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed. Have been.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that a prize will occur in the lower operation port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability that a winning will occur in the upper working port 33 is higher than in the lower working port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the winning to the lower working port 34 is higher than the upper working port 33. The probability of winning is increased. When a prize is generated in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls so much. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of the electric utility opening state per unit time in the high frequency support mode compared to the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of electrification open state winning high in. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability, or any combination of the conditions.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at a timing when the game ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The distribution destination of the game result to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 222 in the ROM 203 as distribution information group storage means. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for a first result display unit in FIG. 9A and a second result display unit in FIG. 9B. And a distribution table (second distribution information group).

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9A, as a distribution destination of the game result, a normal jackpot result (low-probability-compatible special game result), an unspecified 2R sure-change jackpot result (non- Explicit high-probability game result or latent probable state), explicit 2R probable jackpot result (explicit high-probability game result or sudden probable state), 15R probable big hit result (high-probability special game result) Have been.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the normal jackpot state (low-probability-compatible special game state).

  The unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to an implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot state (non-explicit high-probability-compatible gaming state).

  The explicit 2R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the winning / non-winning lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state. In other words, the explicit 2R probability-change jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot state (specific high-probability-compatible gaming state).

  The 15R probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the winning / non-winning lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state. In other words, the 15R probability-change jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the game state to the 15R probability-change jackpot state (high-probability-compatible special game state).

  The normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 14” is not specified. It corresponds to the 2R probability change jackpot result, "15-19" corresponds to the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, and "20-29" corresponds to the 15R probability change jackpot result.

  As described above, since the non-explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result are set as the probability variable jackpot result, the modes of the probability variable jackpot result are diversified. That is, when the three types of the probability change jackpot results are compared, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probability change jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode is the highest, In the mode, the low frequency prize mode is set, but in the support mode, the high frequency support mode is specified. The explicit 2R probability change jackpot result is the next highest, and the open / close execution mode is the low frequency prize mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. The 2R probability change jackpot result is the lowest. Thereby, the monotony of the game is suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  In particular, in the unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode is the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, it is possible to create a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode, as a gaming state. It is possible to predict whether the success / failure lottery mode is the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of interest in the game.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R certain-variable jackpot result are set as the distribution destination of the game result. Then, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability-change jackpot result.

  As described above, in the present pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot is won, the distribution mode of the game result depends on whether the jackpot is won based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the winning in the lower operating port 34. Is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on the

  Here, in any of the distribution table for the first result display unit and the distribution table for the second result display unit, the probability of being a probability-variable jackpot result when a jackpot is won is the same. I have. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, and the 15R probability variable jackpot result is 20. ing. In addition, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R certain jackpot result is 20 pieces. Therefore, the probability that the winning / rejecting lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode depends on whether the jackpot is won based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the jackpot winning based on the winning in the lower operating port 34. (Specifically, 2/3).

  However, if a jackpot is won based on the winning in the lower working port 34 and a probability variable jackpot result occurs, the result will always be a 15R probability changing jackpot result, whereas the jackpot will be won based on the winning in the upper working port 33 and In the case of a probability variable jackpot result, an implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 1/4, and a 15R probability variable jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 1/2. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R certainty-change jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the certainty-change jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the prize in the lower operation port 34 and the upper operation port 33 is It will be higher than if the jackpot was won based on the prize.

  In the implicit 2R probability change jackpot result, as described above, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. In comparison with the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, since the electric accessory 34a is unlikely to be in the open state, the chance of receiving the payout of the game ball is reduced accordingly, and further, the distribution based on the distribution table for the second result display unit is performed. The possibility that a minute lottery will be performed is reduced.

  As described above, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 have a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a winning in the lower operating port 34 of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and accordingly, the frequency of winning the lower operating port 34. Of the player to the high frequency support mode in which

  Further, in the present pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a result is lost in the success / failure lottery, a normal result or a special result is obtained. In this case, in a normal deviation result that occurs with a relatively high probability when a deviation result occurs, the mode does not shift to the open / close execution mode, and further, the change in the winning / rejection lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  On the other hand, a special off-state result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the off-state result occurs results in a special off-state. In the special disconnection state, the state shifts to the open / close execution mode in a situation where the result of the disconnection is determined in the win / fail lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the transition destination is the low frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special departure, it is not possible to expect a game ball to be won in the special winning opening 32a. Further, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the shift between the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  By setting the special outcome result as described above, the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, not in the open / close execution mode, but also in the normal game state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, when the special outage results, the low frequency winning mode is opened / closed. It only shifts to the mode, and thereafter returns to the normal game state. On the other hand, if the unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and thereafter, although the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high frequency. The mode becomes the probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special out-of-order result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R sure-change jackpot result in the normal gaming state are to be shifted to the open / close execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes the low-frequency support. The difference between the two is that, in the former, the success / failure lottery mode is in the low probability mode, whereas in the latter, it is in the high probability mode. In other words, the occurrence of the special out-of-control result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R sure-change jackpot result in the normal gaming state are common to the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34. However, only the internal lottery state is different. Thus, when the open / close execution mode, which is the low-frequency prize mode, occurs in the normal gaming state, it is possible to imagine whether the winning / rejecting lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode thereafter, and Can be raised.

  When the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8A, the number of random numbers that result in a special outlier is two, like the value of the random number that wins the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode, as shown in FIG. The number is one less than the number of random numbers that result in an outlier. In this way, by making the number of random number values that result in extraordinary results smaller than the number of random number values that become jackpots in the high-probability mode, the probability of producing extraordinary results in the high-probability mode is The probability of winning can be increased. In addition, by setting the number of random number values that result in special outliers to be smaller in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probability of special outliers in the high probability mode is lower than in the low probability mode. Can also be lower.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball has won the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb. Then, it is determined whether or not to generate reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game cycle in which the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be individually set according to the game state. For example, a configuration in which the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is set to be greater when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode than when the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing a variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is set to a high frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the fluctuation display is a special display result, the stop display result is derived display after the fluctuation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This is a display state for causing the player to think that the special display result is likely to be a variable display state before the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the symbol columns displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which combinations of reach symbols that are likely to be displayed are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol columns.

  More specifically, as a pre-stage for terminating the variable display of symbols, a combination of big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. That is, a reach line is formed by stopping and displaying combinations of reach symbols that are likely to be displayed, and a variation display of symbols is performed by a final stopped symbol row in a state where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 6 will be specifically described. First, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the variation display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or easily recognize the displayed symbol. Then, while the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach symbol is formed by stopping and displaying a main symbol in which the same number is assigned to any of the activated lines L1 to L5. When the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display, and the open / close execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen thereof. Examples include those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of the reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, the determination as to whether or not to perform a preview display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed using a reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS includes a variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS of the main display section 43, a symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41, and a main display area in the symbol display device 41. The variable display time in P is used by the MPU 202 to determine. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the gaming ball has won the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. More specifically, the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored in the first result display section holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at a timing when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 33, and at a timing when a game ball wins in the lower operation port 34. Is stored in the storage area Rb.

  The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory open counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in an open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to be in an open state.

  As described above, the MPU 202 uses the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE to determine the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. For the determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. In the MPU 202, the stop result in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, in the determination, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used.

<Regarding Various Processes Executed by Main Controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 to advance a game in each game round will be described. In the MPU 202, in addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, a main process started upon power-on and an NMI interrupt process started by input of a power failure signal to an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) are executed. However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started by the MPU 202 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of the various detection sensors connected to the main controller 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (prize detection information) is stored. For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper working port 33, a prize detection flag for the upper working port is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball has entered the lower working port 34. When it is determined that the winning operation has been performed, the winning detection flag for the lower operating port is stored in the various flag storage area 235. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, a winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  Then, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In the following step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are each incremented by one, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a prize-for-through process is executed with a prize to the through gate 35. In the prize winning processing for through, it is determined whether or not a prize detection flag for through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and if the flag is stored, the flag is stored in the power saving area. Under the condition that the number of stored bonus items is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electrical winning holding area. In addition, the effect control device 82 performs a process for turning on the light-emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of stored memories. Then, when the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235, the winning detection flag is erased and the winning processing for the through gate ends.

  After performing the winning processing for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, in which the winning processing for the operating port accompanying the winning in the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and the timer interrupt processing ends. I do.

<Winning process for working port>
Here, the winning processing for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the upper working port 33 (start winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper working port 33. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for paying out three game balls is set to the payout control device 97. In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the upper operating port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display unit reserved area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN reserved and stored in the first result display unit reserved area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, this is also referred to as the first start suspension storage number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed, and the main prize process ends.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the game ball has won the lower working port 34 (start winning). The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower working port 34, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls to the payout control device 97 is set in step S207. In a succeeding step S208, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the lower operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display unit reserved area Rb is read out, and the start pending stored number RbN that is reserved and stored in the second result display unit reserved area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, this is also referred to as a second start hold storage number RbN). Thereafter, information acquisition processing is performed in step S205, and the main prize processing ends.

  On the other hand, when both the step S201 and the step S206 are NO, that is, when the game ball does not win any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning processing is ended as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of the storage for starting suspension set in step S204 or step S209 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the number N of start-hold storage is equal to the upper limit, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the number N is less than the upper limit, the number N of start-hold storage of the corresponding result display-hold area is set in step S302. At the same time, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the following step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 are stored in the free storage area area of the corresponding result display part holding area. Of these, the data is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by one in step S302.

  In other words, when the starting hold storage number RaN for the upper working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 are set. Is stored in the first storage area among the empty storage areas of the upper working port holding area Ra, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the number of starting holding storages RaN for the upper working port incremented by one in step S302.

  If the start hold storage number RbN for the lower working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the lower working port. Is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the storage area Rb, that is, the storage area Rb corresponding to the start-up storage number RbN for the lower working port incremented by one in step S302.

  In the subsequent steps S305 and S306, the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are sub-side (sub-side) control devices, recognize that a winning has occurred in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and will be described later. Then, a hold confirmation process and a hold command setting process, which are processes for executing a hold notice, are executed. Thereafter, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is deleted, and the present information acquisition process ends.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. Information on which of the winning ports 33 and the lower operating port 34 is based on the winning of the operating port is included, and the effect control device 82 receives the relevant holding command to display the holding display area Ga. , Gb is changed in accordance with the increase in the number of reserved items.

  More specifically, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the upper operating port 33, the hold display area for the upper operating port 33 A process for displaying the holding image on Ga is executed. In the hold display area Ga, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the upper working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the leftmost first unit hold display area Ga1. If the number RaN of storages to be started is four, the reserved images are displayed in all the reserved display areas Ga1 to Ga4. When the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to winning in the lower operation port 34, the command is held in the hold display area Gb for the lower operation port. Execute processing for displaying an image. In the hold display area Gb, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the number RbN of start hold storage for the lower working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the leftmost first unit hold display area Gb1. When the number RbN of storages to be started is four, the reserved images are displayed in all the reserved display areas Gb1 to Gb4. A detailed description of each processing in steps S305 and S306 will be described later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after a main process started upon power-on is executed. In the normal process, main processes of a game are executed. As an outline, the processing in steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing in steps S408 and S409 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, an external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it determines the presence or absence of a prize ball command, and if the prize ball command is set, transmits it to the payout control device 97. If an effect command such as a change command, a type command, or a change end command is set, the command is transmitted to the effect control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game round control processing, a jackpot determination, setting of symbol variable display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game times control process in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404, in which a game state transition process is executed. Although the details will be described later, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like by the game state shift processing. The details of the game times control processing in step S403 and the game state transition processing in step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, a process for supporting the electric combination for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is executed. In this electric role support processing, the electronic part release whether or not the electric part 34a is opened using the numerical information obtained from the electric part release counter C4 stored in the electric part holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is determined. In addition to performing the lottery, when the winning combination is opened, the opening and closing process of the electrical accessory 34a is executed. In addition, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric lot opening lottery.

  Here, as described above, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and the transition to any of the support modes is performed in the game state transition process. Will be If the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204 after this process, the high frequency support mode is set. If the flag is not set, the low frequency support mode is set.

  In the power-use support process, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high-frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Then, in the case of the high frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrification is released is set to be larger than in the case of the low frequency support mode. Set a longer open time. In the case of the high frequency support mode, when the electric utility release state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs plural times, the next open state is started after one open state ends. Is set so that the closing time until is shorter than one opening time.

  Incidentally, when the mode is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that the launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. . Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In the following step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in a corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game round control process>
Next, the game round control processing in step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the game round control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage unit) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. I do. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the later-described game state shift processing, and is cleared when the open / close execution mode is ended in the same game state shift processing.

  If the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game is executed without executing any of the processing after step S502, that is, the processing for starting the game round in steps S503 to S505 and the processing for progressing the game round in steps S506 to S509. The round control process ends. That is, when the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has occurred in the operating ports 33 and 34.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 43 is performing variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is performing variable display. This determination is based on whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. The determination is made. The variable display flag is stored when one of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS starts variable display, and is deleted when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not performing the variable display, the process proceeds to the game times start processing of steps S503 to S505. In the game start process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is “0”. The case where the common pending number CRN is “0” means that the start pending storage numbers RaN and RbN are both “0” for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. Therefore, the game times control process ends as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display part holding area Ra or the second result display part holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S504. After performing the data setting process, and performing the variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 in step S505, the game round control process ends.

  Here, the data setting process of step S504 and the change start process of step S505 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second startup suspended storage number RbN that is suspended and stored in the second result display unit suspension area Rb is “0”. If the second start-hold storage number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed. If the second start-hold storage number RbN is not “0”, Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common suspension number CRN is 1 or more, as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN is “0”. If the second start hold storage number RbN is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is If stored, the data stored in the second result display section reserved area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether the first start pending stored number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb, the second result display section holding corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is stored. The hold information stored in the area Rb has priority.

  In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first start reserved storage number RaN of the first result display unit reserved area Ra is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display part holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display part holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the following step S606, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is deleted, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variable display is the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS.

  In the following step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the hold area for which the current data is shifted corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, A shift command including information of the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 17). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the first reserved light emitting section 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first reserved display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of reserved items. Then, a process for making a change is executed. This will be described later in detail.

  In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the second result display unit hold area Rb is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. After that, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display part holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Thereafter, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display section holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the following step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if it is stored, the state is maintained.

  In the following step S613, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the effect control device 82 as the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to be shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the information corresponding to the lower operating port 34. A shift command including information indicating that the command is being performed is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to effect controller 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second hold light emitting section 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second hold display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of holds. Then, a process for making a change is executed. This will be described later in detail.

  Next, the fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the fluctuation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Is determined. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the open / close execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability change jackpot result, and is thereafter deleted when the normal jackpot result occurs.

  If the mode is not the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S702 with reference to a low-probability mode validity table. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / not-hitting table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. 8A. Is determined. On the other hand, if the mode is the high-probability mode, a determination is made in step S703 as to whether the mode is high or low with reference to the high / low mode mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / non-winning table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 8B. Is determined.

  After the process of step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S712, a process for setting a game result of the current game time is executed, and in the current game time, the first result display unit AS or the (2) A process for setting a stop result when terminating the variable display executed in any of the result display units BS is executed. In this case, when setting a stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information groups) stored in a stop result table storage area 224 as stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

  Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a jackpot winning. If it is a big hit, in steps S705 to S711, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big hit are executed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display section flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display section (see FIG. 9A) in step S706. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set to the value range of the normal jackpot result, the numeric range of the non-explicit 2R sure-variable jackpot result, the numerical value range of the explicit 2R sure-variable jackpot result, and the 15R certain variable jackpot. Judge which of the numerical ranges of the result is included.

  On the other hand, if the second result display section flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed in step S707 with reference to the distribution table for the second result display section (see FIG. 9B). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R certain-variable jackpot result.

  After the processing of step S706 or step S707, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probability change jackpot result. If it is a probability change jackpot result, in step S709, a state where any stop result is displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the current game round in which the probability change jackpot result is generated. To execute a stop result setting process for the probability change jackpot for setting whether to end the fluctuation display. In step S709, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying which of the probability change jackpot results is the result of the current game round. Specifically, in step S709, one of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, and the 15R probable change flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  On the other hand, if the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability change jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired with reference to the stop result table for the normal jackpot, and the address information is stored in the RAM 204. It is stored in the result address storage area. After that, in step S711, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying whether or not the current game round determination result is the normal jackpot result. Specifically, in step S711, a normal flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If the result of the lottery in step S702 or S703 is not a jackpot, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, an out-of-offset for setting which one of the stop results is displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the current game time resulting in the out-of-change result to end the variable display. Executes the stop result setting process. In step S712, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for specifying that the result of the determination of the current game round is a deviation result. Specifically, in step S712, one of a normal deviation flag and a special deviation flag is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  After executing any one of the processes of step S709, step S711, and step S712, in step S713, to set the fluctuation display time of the current game time in the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS. Of the variable display time is executed.

  The setting process of the variable display time will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the process of setting the variable display time, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current game result is one of each big hit result and the special miss result. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the implicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal flag, and the special off flag are stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the current game result is a normal deviation result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs on the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as the occurrence of the reach display. When specifying the presence or absence of the reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to.

  If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, and the current time is displayed with reference to the reach generation variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203. The variable display time information corresponding to the value of the variable type counter CS or the like is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the variable display time information is stored in the variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. ). Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the result of the success / failure lottery is a result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode (any of the jackpot results and the special loss result), or the result of the success / failure lottery is a normal deviation result and the reach When the lottery is won, the reach display is executed.

  Here, the reach display is provided with a normal reach and a super reach having different variable display modes. In the reach display variable display time table, the variable display time information corresponding to each of the normal reach and the super reach is set, and by referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is obtained. You. For determining the type of the reach display, a table is provided in which the type of the reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS, and by referring to the table, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined. Note that the reach generation variable display time table will be described later in detail.

  Furthermore, the reach display variable display time table corresponds to the type of jackpot. Specifically, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in the case of the probability variable jackpot result, and the combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in the case of the normal jackpot result. , A variable display time is set.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is referred to in step S805 by referring to the fluctuation display time table for non-reach occurrence stored in the fluctuation display time table storage area 223. Is obtained, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area in step S806. Thereafter, the setting process ends. Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time becomes shorter as the number N of storages for starting suspension increases. The reach non-occurrence variable display time table will be described later in detail.

  It should be noted that, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of the hold information is the same, the reach time is set so that the variable display time is shorter than when the number of the hold information is the same. Although the variable display time table for generation is set, the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display time to be selected may be the same, or the above relationship may be reversed. Further, the above-described configuration may be applied to the variable display time when a reach occurs, and the variable display time that is easy to be selected and the variable display time that is difficult to be selected are different between the jackpot winning and the off-reach. It may be configured. Further, the variable display time table for the probability change jackpot, the variable display time table for the normal jackpot, the variable display time table for the off-reach, and the variable display time table for the complete departure may be individually set.

  As described above, the variable display time of each game time is determined using the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach display, the number of hold information, the value of the variable type counter, and the like as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time is a parameter of the content of the other hold information, specifically, the information for the jackpot determination, the information for the type determination, and the information for the reach determination included in the other hold information as parameters. Determined without having to do so.

  Returning to the description of the change start process (FIG. 16), after step S713, a change start command and a type command are set in step S714. The change start command includes information on whether or not a reach has occurred and information on the change display time. The type command includes information on the game result. That is, in the type command, as the game result information, information on the 15R probability change jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, information on the non-explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, information on the special miss result, etc. included.

  The change start command and the type command set in step S714 are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received change start command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The contents of this effect include a symbol variable display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined symbol variable display mode is output from the effect controller 82 to the display controller 212 as a display content command. You. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so as to perform the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game.

  After that, in step S715, of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS, the variation display of the pattern is started on the result display section corresponding to the current game round. In this case, when the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display section corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display section AS, and the second result display section flag is set. If it is stored, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game round is the second result display unit BS. After that, the present fluctuation start processing is ended.

  Returning to the description of the game turn control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is performing variable display, the game turn progression process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game time progress processing, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 has become “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17). The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, a variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display processing, display control (light emission control of each display segment) is performed on the result display unit such that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display unit relating to the current game round. Then, the game times control process ends.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S508. In the fluctuation end processing, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any one of the above-described steps S709, S710, and S712 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. The main display unit 43 is controlled.

  In a succeeding step S509, a fluctuation end command is set. Thereafter, the game round control process ends. The change end command set in step S509 is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. Upon receiving the change end command, the display control device 212 determines and displays the final stop symbol combination (final stop display) in the game time.

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Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether the mode is the open / close execution mode. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the timing at which the variable display of the pattern on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS of one game time has ended. If it is not the timing when the variable display has ended, the present game state transition processing ends as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display has ended, in step S903, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game round corresponds to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition processing ends.

  If any of the above flags is stored, the opening / closing execution mode start process is executed in step S904. In the start processing, an opening standby time (start standby period) for waiting without opening the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 for opening of the open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, opening standby time information stored in the ROM 203 in advance is set in a standby time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the standby time information that is set differs depending on whether the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode or not. The standby time information indicates that the low frequency winning mode has a longer standby time than the high frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter. For example, in the high frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 1 sec. In the low frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the standby time information set here is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is executed.

  In the following step S905, a round display start process for notifying the type of the current open / close execution mode is executed. In the round display start processing, first, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is checked. Then, from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43. As a result, the round display section RS displays information on the round related to the output.

  In a succeeding step S906, it is determined whether or not the current open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores any of the 15R probability change flag and the normal jackpot flag. If the mode is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if the mode is the low-frequency winning mode, “2” is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S907. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, in the case of the high frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the round counter area RC in step S908.

  After executing the processing in step S907 or S908, an opening command is set in step S909. The set opening command is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The opening command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The content of the effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the current open / close execution mode is performed.

  In a succeeding step S910, after executing the external signal setting processing, the present game state transition processing ends. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any one of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, a jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot occurs in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

  Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored in the RAM 204. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the jackpot and extra-off signal output terminal provided at the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and extra-off signal output state. Thereby, when the jackpot and special-missing signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot and special-missing signal are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine is operated in the management control device. At 10, it can be grasped that the open / close execution mode has occurred.

  On the other hand, when the open / close execution mode is in progress, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S911. In step S911, it is determined whether the opening standby time has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the present game state transition processing ends. If the waiting time for opening has elapsed, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S912. Here, the special winning opening opening and closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning drive unit 32c. If the special winning opening 32a is not being opened, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, and in step S1003, the timer area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is determined. It is determined whether the value of T is “0”.

  When the value of the round counter area RC is “0” or the value of the timer area T is not “0”, the main winning opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is not “0” and the value of the timer area T is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1004, in which the variable winning drive unit 32c is driven to open the special winning opening 32a. State.

  In a succeeding step S1005, a setting process for each round is executed. The setting process for each round will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the high frequency winning mode is set. In the case of the high frequency winning mode, "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) is set in the timer area T in order to measure the opening / closing timing for opening / closing the special winning opening 32a in step S1102. The count value set here is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started, that is, at a cycle of 2 msec. In the following step S1103, "10" is set in the winning counter area PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of game balls winning in the special winning opening 32a. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  If the mode is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if the mode is the low-frequency winning mode, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T in step S1104, and the winning counter area PC is set in the subsequent step S1105. , “6” are set. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  After executing the setting process for each round in the special winning opening opening / closing process (FIG. 19), an opening command is set in step S1006, and the special winning opening opening / closing process ends. The set release command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The release command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high frequency prize mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices such that the determined effect content is executed.

  If the special winning opening is open in step S1001, the process advances to step S1007 to determine whether the value of the timer area T is "0". If the value of the timer area T is not “0”, it is determined in step S1008 whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 32a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If no prize has been generated, the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. On the other hand, if a winning has occurred, the value of the winning counter area PC is decremented by one in step S1009, and then it is determined in step S1010 whether the value of the winning counter area PC is "0". If it is not "0", the main winning opening opening / closing process ends.

  If the value of the timer area T is “0” in step S1007, or if the value of the winning counter area PC is “0” in step S1010, it means that the special winning opening closing condition has been satisfied. In such a case, the variable winning drive unit 32c is set to the non-driven state in order to close the special winning opening 32a in step S1011.

  In the following step S1012, the value of the round counter area RC is decremented by one, and in a step S1013, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter area RC is not “0”, it is determined in step S1014 whether or not the high frequency winning mode is set.

  In the case of the high frequency winning mode, "1000" (that is, 2 seconds) is set in the timer area T, and in the case of the low frequency winning mode, "100" (that is, 0.2 seconds) is set in the timer area T. I do. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the time during which the large winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Thereafter, a close command is set in step S1017, and the main winning opening / closing process ends. The set closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The close command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high frequency winning mode based on the received closing command, and controls various devices so that the determined effect content is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, ending starting processing is executed in step S1018. In the start process, an ending standby time for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode is set. More specifically, ending waiting time information stored in the ROM 203 in advance is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the standby time information that is set differs depending on whether the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode or not. The standby time information indicates that the low frequency winning mode has a longer standby time than the high frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter. For example, in the high frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 1 sec. In the low frequency prize mode, the count value of the standby time information is set so that the standby time becomes 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the standby time information set here is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1019, after setting the ending command, the main winning opening opening / closing process ends. The set ending command is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The ending command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices such that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of the effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82 so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the current open / close execution mode is performed.

  Returning to the description of the game state transition processing (FIG. 18), after executing the special winning opening opening / closing processing in step S912, it is determined in step S913 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”. In S914, it is determined whether the ending standby time has elapsed. When the value of the round counter area RC is not “0” or when the ending standby time has not elapsed, the present game state transition processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S915, a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed. Here, the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether the 15R probable change flag or the explicit 2R probable change flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any of the flags is stored, a flag erasing process for erasing information for specifying the gaming state is executed in step S1202. Specifically, when the open / close execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and when not already stored, the states are maintained. In a succeeding step S1203, a high probability mode flag is stored, and in a step S1204, a high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode (hereinafter, the gaming state is also referred to as a special advantageous state). After executing the processing in step S1204, the present transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probable change flag and the explicit 2R probable change flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether the non-explicit 2R probable change flag is stored. If the non-explicit 2R certain change flag is stored, the above-described flag erasing process is executed in step S1206. Thereafter, in step S1207, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the processing in step S1207, the present transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1205 that the unspecified 2R probability change flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored. If the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1209. After that, in step S1210, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, "100" is set in the number-of-games counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode ends when the number of game times continues 100 times, and thereafter, the game mode shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the processing in step S1211, the present transition processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, the process ends. That is, when a special disconnection result is obtained and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the gaming state of the game in which the special disconnection result is obtained is maintained after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Returning to the description of the game state transition processing (FIG. 18), after the transition processing at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in step S915 ends, in step S916, the round display end processing is executed. In this processing, the display control of the round display unit RS is ended so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off. That is, the round display on the round display section RS is started when the open / close execution mode is started, and is ended when the open / close execution mode is ended. In this case, when the open / close execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed and the opening time and closing time of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. . Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS is shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display stopped and displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is started when the game round ends, and is continued until the next game round starts. Therefore, when the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the result display is started before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion RS, and until after the display of the content of the round number is finished. To be continued. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the number of rounds.

  Then, in step S917, after performing the end processing of the open / close execution mode, the present game state transition processing ends. In the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R probable change flag, the non-explicit 2R probable change flag, the 15R probable change flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special off flag are stored, they are deleted and not already stored. If so, maintain that state.

  Next, an electrical configuration and control processing for executing various effects will be described.

<Electrical Configuration of Effect Control Apparatus 82 and Display Control Apparatus 212>
The electrical configurations of the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 242 is mounted on the effect control board 241 provided in the effect control device 82. The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 243. A certain RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and that each of them may be individually integrated into a chip. The same applies to the MPU of another control device.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. From the main controller 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command described later is received. In addition, it receives game time control commands (game time control information) such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command. In addition, an opening / closing execution mode command (opening / closing execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command is received.

  The MPU 242 performs a process for executing various effects based on various commands received from the main control device 81. The received command is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. Then, processing for analyzing the stored command is performed, and various effects are executed. Various table storage areas 245 are provided in the ROM 243 of the MPU 242, and various flag storage areas 247 and various counter areas 249 are provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. When various effects are performed, these areas are stored. The used processing can be performed.

  When receiving the above-mentioned hold display control commands from main controller 81, information on these commands is stored in hold storage area 250 provided in RAM 244. As shown in FIG. 23, the holding storage area 250 includes a first sub-side holding area 251 and a second sub-side holding area 252 corresponding to the holding ball storage area 232 of the main controller 81. . The first secondary-side reserved area 251 and the second secondary-side reserved area 252 have four storage areas of a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively. Each area is set to be able to store information on a game result and information on a variable display time included in each command for the hold display control device.

  The output side of the MPU 242 is connected to the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided in the front door frame 14 as described above. In addition, a display control device 212 is connected.

  Further, to the input side of the MPU 242, an effect operation unit 75 provided on the front door frame 14 is connected, and detection information (detection signal) from the effect operation unit 75 (more specifically, an operation detection sensor) is provided. ) Is entered. The MPU 242 determines whether or not the effect operation unit 75 has been operated based on the detection information, and performs a predetermined process when it is determined that the operation has been performed as a result of the determination.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined as a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. I have.

  The MPU 252 outputs a command for holding display control (information for holding display control) for performing hold display control, a command for controlling game play for performing variable display of symbols (information for playing game control) from the effect control device 82, An opening / closing execution mode command (information for opening / closing execution mode) for displaying a moving image in the opening / closing execution mode is received. Then, the received commands are analyzed or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 252 executes various programs. These work data and flags are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 255 is called an “rendering chip” because it is formed as an IC chip, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip having firmware dedicated for rendering processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the respective timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data. The VDP 255 reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays the image data on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table which is referred to when determining the expression color of each bit of the bitmap image, and the like.

  Note that a plurality of character ROMs 256 may be provided, and image data and the like may be stored in each of the character ROMs 256. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which JPEG format image data for a background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257.

<Processing related to various effects>
Next, a description will be given of various effects-related processes executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82. As this processing, various effect processing are provided, and the various effect processing is a process that is periodically started by the MPU 242 at a predetermined cycle (for example, a 2 msec cycle).

  Hereinafter, various effects processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, a hold control process is executed. In this process, a process for setting the effect contents (contents of the hold display and the advance notice) based on the reception of the hold display control command (the shift command and the hold command described later) from the main control device 81 is performed. In a succeeding step S1302, a variable display control process is executed. In this process, a process for setting the effect contents (contents of the game) based on the reception of the game time control command (change command type command, change end command, etc.) from the main controller 81 is performed.

  In a succeeding step S1303, an operation grasping process is executed. In this process, the operation of the effect operation unit 75 connected to the effect control device 82 is grasped, and a process corresponding to the operation is executed. In a succeeding step S1304, a process for a demonstration screen is executed. In this process, a process for displaying a demonstration screen on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 when a game is not performed over a predetermined period of time, or when a game is not performed even if the game is performed. Execute Steps S1301 to S1304 will be described later in detail.

  Then, in step S1305, after performing other processing for the effect, the various effect processing is terminated. In the other processing, processing for performing various settings, initialization, and the like of the various light emitting units 45 to 47 and 63 for effects and the speaker unit 64 is executed. In the configuration in which the movable accessory is connected to the effect control device 82, a process of setting an initial position of the movable accessory and the like are performed in this process. In this other process, a process for performing an effect based on reception of a command for the effect (a command for the opening / closing execution mode or a command corresponding to the transition to the support mode or the lottery mode) in accordance with the transition of the game state. I do.

  The hold control process in step S1301, the variable display control process in step S1302, the operation grasp process in step S1303, and the demonstration screen process in step S1304 will be described below.

<Processing related to production of pending information>
First, the hold control process in step S1301 will be described. As described above, the hold control process is a process performed based on the reception of the hold display control command from the main control device 81, and the effect of the hold display and the advance notice is set by this process. Therefore, prior to the processing on the effect control device 82 side, a process related to the setting of a hold display control command (particularly a hold command) executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 will be described. As the processing on the main control device 81 side, the above-described confirmation processing for suspension (step S305 in FIG. 12) and the processing for setting the suspension command (step S306 in FIG. 12) are set. The winning processing for the working port set as a part of the processing of FIG. 10 (FIG. 11), more specifically, is executed as part of the information acquisition processing of step S205. In other words, the confirmation processing for the hold and the setting processing of the hold command are executed at the timing when the winning in the operating ports 33 and 34 occurs.

  Hereinafter, the hold confirmation processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

<Confirmation processing for hold>
In the confirmation processing for suspension, in step S1401, the start suspension storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the suspension areas Ra and Rb of the suspension ball storage area 232 and the total suspension number storage area of the suspension ball storage area 232 are stored. The stored common reserved number CRN is read out, and the information of the reserved number is stored in the register of the MPU 202. After that, in steps S1402 to S1406, it is confirmed whether or not the information of the jackpot winning is included in the suspension information acquired by the current winning.

  Specifically, first, in step S1402, the information for the jackpot determination in the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, that is, the acquired jackpot random number counter Determine the value of C1.

  In a succeeding step S1403, it is determined whether or not the mode is the low probability mode. Specifically, by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, it is determined whether or not the current success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode. If the mode is the low-probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the information for the jackpot determination (the value of the big-hit random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 with reference to the success / failure table for the low-probability mode is information corresponding to the big win. Identify if they are included in the group. If the mode is the high-probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1405, and referring to the high-probability mode success / failure table shown in FIG. 8A, the information for the jackpot determination grasped in step S302 (the jackpot random number counter C1). Is included in the information set as the jackpot winning.

  After step S1404 or step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406, and it is determined whether or not the information for jackpot determination (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 corresponds to a jackpot winning or a special loss result. If it corresponds to the jackpot winning or special-missing result, the jackpot information or the special-missing information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1407, and the confirmation processing for the final hold is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1406, the flow advances to step S1408. In step S1408, the information for judging out-of-reach among the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped. .

  In the subsequent step S1409, the reach determination information (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1408. Value) is included in the information set as the reach win.

  After executing the processing in step S1409, the process advances to step S1410 to determine whether or not the information for reach determination (the value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1408 corresponds to the occurrence of reach. If it corresponds to the occurrence of the reach, in step S1411, the reach generation information is stored in the register of the MPU 202, and then the present confirmation processing ends. On the other hand, when it does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach, the present confirmation processing is ended as it is.

<Hold command setting processing>
Next, processing for setting a hold command will be described. The process of setting the hold command is a process for causing the effect control device 82 to grasp the result of determining whether the hold information is correct or not and the variable display time.

  Here, first, the fluctuation display time of each game is described again.

  As described above, the fluctuation display time in the game times is set in the fluctuation time setting processing (step S713, FIG. 17) of the fluctuation start processing (FIG. 16). In this process, if a reach display occurs, the variable display time table for reach generation is referred to, and if no reach display occurs, the variable display time is set by referring to the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence. .

  In the present pachinko machine 10, the reach display is set to normal reach and super reach. Here, the super reach is a reach display in which the expectation of the jackpot winning is set higher than the normal reach. Further, super reach A and super reach B are set for super reach. Super Reach A and Super Reach B have a higher expectation of winning a jackpot than Super Reach B than Super Reach B, and have different production contents. Specifically, the super reach A is set to reproduce a live-action movie, and the super reach B is set to reproduce an animation movie.

  The reach display variable display time table and the reach non-display variable display time table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the reach generation fluctuation display time table, as shown in FIG. 26A, the type of reach display and the fluctuation display time are uniquely determined by the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the reserved ball storage area 232. Have been. Specifically, when the game result is any of the jackpot results or the special miss result, that is, when the game result shifts to the open / close execution mode, the reach display is generated without using the reach random number counter C3. In this case, the type of reach display and the fluctuation display time are determined by the fluctuation type counter CS. Specifically, the probability that both the super reach A and B are selected is higher than that of the normal reach, and the probability that the super reach B is selected than the super reach A is set higher. The fluctuation display time of each reach display is longer in both super reach A and B than in normal reach. More specifically, when the variation type counter CS is “0 to 49”, the super reach A is selected. When the variation type counter CS is “50 to 179”, the super reach B is selected. In this case, normal reach is selected. The variable display time when both super reach A and B are selected is “60 sec”, and the variable display time when normal reach is selected is “30 sec”.

  When the game result is a normal deviation result, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated based on the value of the reach random number counter C3, and the reach display is generated when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239". As the type of the reach display, the probability that the normal reach is selected is set higher than both the super reachs A and B. When the variation type counter CS is “0 to 9”, the super reach A is selected. In the case of "10-39", super reach B is selected, and in the case of "40-199", normal reach is selected. When both the super reach A and B are selected, the variable display time is set to “60 sec”. When the normal reach is selected, the variable display time is set to “30 sec”.

  In the reach non-occurrence variable display time table, as shown in FIG. 26B, the variable display time is set to be shorter as the number of common hold numbers CRN is larger. Specifically, the variable display time when the common hold number CRN is “1” is “21 sec”, the variable display time when “2” or “3” is “9 sec”, and “4” or more. In this case, the variable display time is “3 sec”. Therefore, when a lot of pending information is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232, the variable display time becomes short, and the progress of the game becomes smooth. In addition, even if the hold information is not stored or stored, if the number of stored information is small, the variable display time is increased, and the period during which the game is not executed is shortened as much as possible. Has become. Note that the variable display time may be set differently according to the stored holding areas Ra and Rb.

  Now, the setting processing of the hold command will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to any of the jackpot results or the extra-miss results is stored as the information stored in step S1407. If any of the information corresponding to the jackpot result or the special outcome is stored, in step S1502 and step S1503, the information of the type of the jackpot result or the information of the special outcome and the information of the variable display time are compared. The processing for making the effect control device 82 aware is executed. Specifically, in step S1502, if any of the jackpot results is found, the jackpot type counter C2 of the hold information is grasped and the distribution table is acquired, and the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result and the non-explicit 2R probability change are obtained. It grasps which one of the jackpot result, the 15R sure-change jackpot result and the normal jackpot result corresponds to the hold information, and further checks the change type counter CS of the hold information to grasp the change display time. In step S1502, if the result is a special deviation, the change display counter CS of the hold information is checked to determine the change display time. As described above, in the case of any of the jackpot results or the special off-results, the reach display always occurs, so that the fluctuation display time can be grasped based on the fluctuation type counter CS.

  Then, in step S1503, the hold command is set as a transmission target to effect controller 82, and the process of setting the hold command ends. The hold command includes information on the variable display time in addition to the information on the game result of the current hold information. The hold command set here is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 executes the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 based on the received hold command, and controls the display control device 212 to hold the light in the hold display areas Ga and Gb of the symbol display device 41. Execute the process for changing the image for use.

  Although the hold command includes the information on the game result, the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 are included. The game result may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. Further, although the configuration in which the information on the variable display time is included in the hold command is included, the information on the variable type counter CS is included, and a table similar to the variable display time table of the main control device 81 is created on the effect control device 82 side. The effect may be stored, and the effect control device 82 may grasp the change display time based on the change type counter CS. These also apply to other pending commands.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the information corresponding to the jackpot result or the special-miss result is not stored in the determination result storage area, the process advances to step S1504. In step S1504, it is determined whether the information is the hold information for which the reach display occurs. Specifically, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is acquired, and when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239", it is determined that the information is the hold information for which the reach display occurs.

  If it is the hold information for which the reach display occurs, in step S1505, the change display time of the hold information is grasped. In this process, the fluctuation type counter CS of the hold information and the fluctuation display time table for the occurrence of reach (FIG. 26A) are acquired, and the fluctuation display time is grasped.

  If the hold information does not cause the reach display in step S1504, in step S1506, the variable display time of the hold information is uniformly set to 21 seconds without being based on the information of the change type counter CS.

  Here, the timing at which the setting processing of the hold command is executed is the timing at which a game ball is won at one of the operating ports 33, 34, and is one of the processes included in the game time control process (FIG. 14). This is different from the timing at which the fluctuation display time is set in a certain fluctuation start process (FIG. 16). Therefore, the variable display time of the hold information grasped in the hold command setting process (FIG. 27) and the variable display time set in the change start process (FIG. 16) may be different from each other. I have.

  That is, the fluctuation display time at the time of occurrence of the reach is determined based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS (see FIG. 26A), so that if the fluctuation type counter CS has the same value, it is grasped or set in both processes. There is no difference in the variable display time. On the other hand, since the variable display time when no reach occurs is determined based on the common hold number CRN (see FIG. 26B), depending on the prize status after the hold command setting process, the change display time is grasped or set in both processes. There may be a difference in the displayed variable display time. Therefore, in step S1506, the temporary change display time (21 seconds) is set as the change display time of the hold information, and when the effect is set using the change display time at the time of starting the process, the temporary change display time is set. The effect is set based on the display time, and thereafter, when it differs from the actual variable display time, it is corrected each time.

  After executing the processing of step S1505 or step S1506, the process proceeds to step S1503. As described above, in step S1503, the hold command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the process of setting the hold command ends. The hold command includes, in addition to information on the current game result, information on the type of reach display, and information on the variable display time grasped in step S1505 or step S1506, in the case where a reach display is generated. ing. The hold command set here is transmitted to effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal processing (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 executes the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 based on the received hold command, and controls the display control device 212 to display the hold image in the hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41. Execute the process for changing.

<Process for hold control executed by MPU 242 of effect control device 82>
Next, the processing for suspension control (step S1301) executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. As described above, the hold control process is a process performed as a part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) periodically executed by the effect control device 82, and is performed when a hold display control command is received. Based on this, a process for changing the display of the hold image and performing a hold notice is executed.

  Here, the suspension notice refers to information corresponding to the result of the pass / fail determination when the acquired hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination at a timing before the acquired hold information is the target of the pass / fail determination. On the basis of the specified content, the symbol display device 41, the display light-emitting unit 63, and the like perform notification corresponding to the result of the appropriateness determination. More specifically, for example, as a suspension notice, based on the acquisition of suspension information that is a predetermined game result, the stop result of the game times prior to the game times for the hold information, the result of the predetermined symbol This is an effect such as setting to be a combination (a so-called chance) or causing a predetermined character to appear in a game time earlier than the game time based on the hold information. In addition, for example, as the suspension notice, a suspension image of a type corresponding to the game result of the corresponding suspension information is displayed using the suspension image (for example, if the suspension information is a jackpot result, If the hold information is gold or red, it is easy to select the hold image, and even if the result is off, any of the reach information is displayed. If it is hold information, the green hold image is easy to select, and the reach result is not displayed. In such a case, a game result before the start of the game is predicted according to the type of the holding image by making it easy to select a white holding image).

  In the suspension control process, first, in step S1601, it is determined whether a suspension command has been received. The hold command received from the main control device 81 is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the effect control device 82. The command storage area 248 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can read from the previously stored command. Even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time, The processing corresponding to the command can be favorably executed. In the determination in step S1601, it is determined whether or not a pending command has been received in the current read target area in the command storage area 248.

  If the hold command has been received, in step S1602, a process of adding 1 to the number of secondary hold storages SN provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 is executed. The secondary reserved storage number SN corresponds to the common reserved number CRN of the main controller 81, and reflects the total reserved number based on winning in the upper working port 33 and the lower working port.

  In a succeeding step S1603, a suspension information grasping process is executed. In the on-hold information grasping process, the information contained in the received on-hold command (information on the game result and the information on the variable display time, and whether or not reach display is performed) is grasped. Further, in step S1603, the grasped information is stored in the holding storage area 260. More specifically, it is determined whether the received hold command is based on the winning of the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, and among the free areas in the corresponding secondary-side reserved areas 251, 252, The information of the game result and the information of the variable display time are stored in the area where the determination is made.

  Then, in a succeeding step S1604, a process for a reservation notice is executed. In the processing for the hold notice, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the received hold command (the hold information acquired this time). A process for changing the effect contents and executing the suspension notice is executed.

  In step S1604, a suspension display determination process is performed as part of the suspension notice. In this process, the type of the hold image to be displayed in the hold display areas Ga and Gb is determined based on the game result information and the variable display time information included in the received hold command. For example, if the game result is any of the jackpot results, a reserved image with a different color or shape from the normal reserved image is displayed with a predetermined probability, or a fluctuating display even if the game result is a normal deviation result When the time is long (for example, when the variable display time corresponds to the super reach), a reserved image having a different color or shape from the above-mentioned normal reserved image is displayed.

  In a succeeding step S1605, a process for increasing reservation is executed. In this process, the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in accordance with the increase of the hold information, and a command corresponding to the increase of the hold information is output to the display control device 212. This command includes information on the number of secondary storage units SN and information on the contents of the suspension notice determined in step S1604. The display control device 212 reads out data corresponding to the reserved image corresponding to the content of the command from the reserved image data storage area stored in the character ROM 256 based on the received command, and stores the data in the secondary reserved storage number SN. The symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to display in the corresponding unit pending display areas Ga1 to Ga4, Gb1 to Gb4. For example, in a configuration in which the suspension notice is performed by making the suspension images different, the display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 based on the received command so as to display the suspension image corresponding to the suspension notice. . As a result, the suspension notice using the suspension image is executed at a timing before the game number of the suspension information corresponding to the suspension image. After executing the processing in step S1605, the processing for hold control ends.

  On the other hand, if no hold command has been received in step S1601, it is determined in step S1606 whether a shift command has been received. If the shift command has not been received, the process for hold control is terminated as it is, and if the shift command has been received, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of secondary hold storages SN is executed in step S1607. Then, in step S1608, a shift process is executed. In the shift process, the data in each storage area in the storage area for holding 260 is shifted.

  That is, in the shift processing, whether the shift command received this time corresponds to the determination as to whether or not the hold information stored in the first result display unit holding area Ra is correct, or whether the shift command is stored in the second result display unit holding area Rb. It is determined whether the information corresponds to the determination as to whether the pending information is correct or not. Then, the information stored in the secondary execution area 253 is deleted, and the information stored in the first area of the corresponding secondary storage areas 251 and 252 is shifted to the secondary execution area 253, and the second area → The various information stored in each area is shifted such as the first area, the third area, the second area, the fourth area, and the third area. Further, in the shift processing, the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in accordance with the decrease of the hold information, and a command corresponding to the decrease of the hold information is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 based on the received command so as to change the display of the corresponding unit suspended display areas Ga1 to Gs4, Gb1 to Gb4. After executing the processing of step S1608, the processing for hold control ends.

<Variable display control processing executed by MPU 242 of effect control device 82>
Next, the variable display control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the variable display control process is a process performed as part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) periodically executed by the effect control device 82. It is executed based on. Specifically, in the variation display control process, when the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received, the symbol display device 41 starts the variation display of the symbol for one game and the main control device. When the variation end command transmitted from 81 has been received, a process of performing a final stop display (fixed stop display) of the symbol variation display is executed.

  That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not one game round is being executed. If one game time is not being executed, it is determined in step S1702 whether a change command has been received. If the variation command has not been received, the variation display control process is terminated. If the command for variation has been received, the process for starting variation is performed in step S1703, and then the variation display control process ends. On the other hand, if one game time is being executed, it is determined in step S1704 whether a fluctuation end command has been received. If the change end command has not been received, the process for changing is executed in step S1705, and then the change display control process ends. If the fluctuation end command has been received, the fluctuation display control processing is ended after executing the fluctuation end processing in step S1706.

  Hereinafter, the fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation processing, and the fluctuation end processing will be described in detail.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, in the change start processing, in step S1801, processing for grasping the contents of the game result of the current game round is executed. That is, as described above, when transmitting the variation command, main controller 81 also transmits the type command. Therefore, in step S1801, the type command received together with the fluctuation command received this time is read out, and from the command, information on the 15R probability variable jackpot result, information on the 2R non-explicit probability variable jackpot result, information on the 2R explicit probability variable jackpot result, The game result information such as the information on the normal jackpot result, the information on the special deviation result, and the information on the normal deviation result is specified. In the following step S1802, information on whether or not a reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time are specified from the fluctuation command received this time.

  In a succeeding step S1803, a process for suspension notice is executed. In step S1803, for example, when a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the suspension notice in the current game, or when the lottery is won or when it is determined that the suspension notice is to be performed, the suspension notice is executed. Set to perform game renditions according to the content. As described above, as one process related to the setting of the suspension notice, the suspension notice process is also set in step S1604 of the suspension control process (FIG. 28). That is, for example, the number of stored hold information will be different between the time when the hold information is obtained and the time when the hold information is consumed (at the start of the game round), and the game state (the support state and the winning / rejecting lottery mode) will be different. Height) can also be different. As described above, by performing the processing related to the suspension notice in the two systems, that is, the time of acquisition and the time of digestion, it is possible to execute the suspension notice according to the respective game situations even if the game situation is different. .

  In step S1804, an operation effecting process is executed. In this process, the settings relating to the effect (operation effect) using the effect operation unit 75 are performed. The operation effect processing will be described later in detail.

  In step S1805, based on the results of steps S1801 to S1804, processing for setting an effect pattern for the game to be started this time is executed. In this process, an effect pattern table corresponding to the game result, the variable display time, the presence / absence of a hold notice, the presence / absence of an operation effect, and the like grasped in steps S1801 to S1804 is read from the various table storage areas 245 of the ROM 243. A random number counter for effect setting is obtained from the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244, and a game effect pattern corresponding to the random number counter is set.

  In step S1806, a stop result setting process is executed. In this process, for example, a process of determining a stop line, a process of determining a combination of symbols, a process of storing address information of stop information, and the like are performed. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, as described above, five effective lines L1 to L5 are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, and if any of the jackpot results is obtained, any one of The combination of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In addition, in the case where the reach display is performed regardless of the result of any of the jackpots, the combination of the reach symbols is stopped and displayed on any of the activated lines. In this case, in the stop line determination process, a process for determining an effective line for stopping and displaying the combination of the various symbols is executed. In the symbol combination determination process, the combination information table provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the information of the symbol combination corresponding to the information grasped in step S1801 is specified. Further, a stop information table is provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243. In the stop information table, information on combinations of stop symbols with respect to information on each activated line is set in one-to-one correspondence with address information. In the storage processing of the address of the stop information, address information corresponding to the information of the specified stop line and the information of the combination of the symbols is specified from the stop information table.

  In step S1807, an effect pattern command including the effect pattern information set in step S1805 and a stop result command including the stop result information specified in step S1806 are transmitted to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 reads from the program ROM 253 a data table for performing the effect for the current game on the symbol display device 41 based on the received effect pattern command and the stop result command, and determines in advance according to the data table. The drawing list is output to the VDP 255 every time the image update timing is reached (for example, at a cycle of 20 msec). Thereby, in the symbol display device 41, the effect for the game round is executed in accordance with the effect pattern determined by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82, and the stop result determined by the MPU 242 is finally stopped and displayed. . After executing the process of step S1807, the process for starting variation is ended.

  Next, the processing during fluctuation will be described.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, in the processing during fluctuation, a fluctuation control processing is executed in step S1901. In the fluctuation control process, the control of the symbol display device 41, the display light-emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the like is performed so as to execute the fluctuation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 with the content set in the above-described fluctuation start process. I do.

  Here, the details of the variable display of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G will be specifically described again with reference to FIG. First, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the variation display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or easily recognize the displayed symbol. Then, while the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, if it is a game time in which a reach display occurs, a main symbol with the same number attached to any of the activated lines L1 to L5 is stopped and displayed to form a reach line. When the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display, and the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. (Hereinafter, referred to as a reach symbol) is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended. On the other hand, when the opening / closing execution mode does not occur, a main symbol or a sub symbol without a number is stopped and displayed on the reach line with a number different from the main symbol forming the reach line. Then, the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended.

  In addition, in the case of a game in which the reach display does not occur, a reach line is not formed when the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is completed, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display. Instead, the variable display of the symbol is ended.

  That is, in the game times in which the reach display is generated and the game times in which the reach display is not performed, after the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends, the fluctuation display of the symbols in the game times (the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2) is performed. The length of the period up to the end may be different. Specifically, the game time for displaying the reach is shorter than the game time for not performing the reach display in the period from the end of the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 to the end of the variable display of the middle symbol column Z2. It is set to be long.

  Here, in the present embodiment, after the reach display occurs, a period (period HT1) from the occurrence of the reach display to the time when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display is each It is set differently depending on the fluctuation display time of the game times. Also, the period from the switching to the low-speed fluctuation display to the end of the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 (period HT2) is set to be different depending on the fluctuation display time of each game. However, the timing of switching to the low-speed fluctuation display is determined in advance regardless of the position where the reach symbol stops or the position of the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2. Specifically, the situation in which the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 exists two lines closer to the variation base side than the right line L3 (see FIG. 6B) of the display screen G, that is, two lines more than the reach symbol At the timing when the symbol on the change destination side is present on the right line L3, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from high speed to low speed. Therefore, a period (period HT2) from when the display is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display to when the fluctuation display ends is determined by a position where the reach symbol stops and a position of the reach line.

  Returning to the description of the during-variation process, after executing the process of step S1901, in subsequent step S1902, the suspension control process is executed. In this process, when the holding information is obtained during the fluctuation display of the game times, a process for executing the suspension notice in the changing game times is performed. That is, for example, in the configuration in which the suspension notice is executed based on the combination of stop symbols (the chance), in the process of step S1902, the stop symbol of the game being executed is not the stop symbol set at the start of the game event, but the hold symbol. A process for correcting the stop symbol corresponding to the notice is performed.

  In a succeeding step S1903, an operation control process corresponding to the operation effect is executed. This processing will be described later in detail. Then, in step S1904, the other effect processing is executed, and then the changing processing is terminated. In this step S1904, an update of various counters (update of a counter for counting the elapsed time of the game times) and the like are performed.

  Next, a fluctuation end process is executed.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, in the process for ending change, a process for notification of confirmation is executed in step S2001. In the confirmation notification process, a confirmation notification for terminating the game round is executed in a state in which a stop result corresponding to the game result of the game round is reported. For example, in an effect in which each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 temporarily stops during the game round (for example, a re-fluctuation effect or a pseudo continuous effect), when the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 temporarily stop, the fluctuation display of each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is performed. Although not performed, each symbol is rocked to maintain a state in which the symbols are not completely stopped. After that, the fluctuation display is executed again. On the other hand, in the confirmation notification, the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are kept in a completely stopped state, and the player can identify that the game round has ended.

  In a succeeding step S2002, various update processes for deleting / initializing various flags and various counters used in the game times are executed, and then the process for ending the change is ended.

<About operation effects>
Next, an operation effect related to the operation of the effect operation unit 75 will be described. The operation effects are roughly classified into an operation explanation effect for explaining the operation method and its effects to the player, an operation instruction effect for urging the player to operate the operation operation unit 75, and an operation instruction effect for prompting the player to operate the operation operation unit 75. And an operation corresponding effect as an effect based on the operation of. These will be outlined with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  In the present embodiment, the operation effect is set to occur during the super reach display of the reach displays in each game time. That is, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends and the reach line is formed and the reach display is started, an operation effect is generated with a predetermined probability. Here, in the super reach, if the jackpot result, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line stops on the reach line, and if it is off, the symbol identical to the symbol forming the reach line is one line more than the reach line. The game stops at the line shifted to the minute change destination side or the change base side, and the game round ends.

  As the operation effect, first, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), an operation explanation effect is executed during a predetermined period during which the reach display is being performed (the middle symbol row Z2 is being displayed at a high speed fluctuation). This operation explanation effect is performed as a specific region GP of the display screen G in a region that does not overlap with the changing middle symbol row Z2, for example, “If a fish school comes out by pressing a button, chance is UP!” When the effect is accompanied by the operation of the unit 75 and a predetermined effect (fish school effect as an operation corresponding effect, the fish school effect will be described in detail later) occurs by performing the operation, the game result of the game time is a big hit result It is explained that the degree of expectation of is improved.

  Note that the specific area GP may be enlarged and displayed over a predetermined period. This makes it possible to convey the operation explanation more clearly. As the predetermined period for the enlarged display, it is preferable that the middle symbol row Z2 is in the high-speed fluctuation display, and even after the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display, the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 corresponding to the reach line is displayed. It is preferable to be in a situation where the display screen is placed away from the reach line (for example, a situation in which the display screen G does not appear). In this way, it is possible to avoid a phenomenon in which the timing at which the reach symbol approaches the reach line, that is, the timing that is most enjoyable in the reach display is overlooked by looking at the operation explanation.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the operation explanation effect ends, and an operation instruction effect prompting the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is started. In this operation instruction effect, for example, in the specific area GP, a character display “press!” And a period display unit KP indicating an operation period during which the operation of the operation unit 75 is valid are displayed. You. The period display section KP is displayed in a bar format, for example, such that an elongated frame and the color in the frame change from one of the longitudinal directions as the period elapses. That is, as shown in FIG. 34B, the length of the horizontally long frame of the period display unit KP indicates the entire operation period, and the progress display area JP moves from the left end of the period display unit KP to the right end as the operation period elapses. And extend. When the operation period ends, as shown in FIG. 34C, the progress display area JP covers the entire period display section KP. In this way, the player can easily understand the length of the operation period and the remaining period.

  When the player operates the staging operation unit 75 at a timing before the operation period starts and before the operation period ends, an operation corresponding effect occurs at a predetermined probability. In this case, even if the operation instruction period remains, the operation instruction effect ends. In the present embodiment, a fish school effect in which a school of small fish crosses the background of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is set as the operation-supporting effect, as shown in FIG. In addition, the operation-response effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is set such that the higher the expectation that the game result is the big hit result, the higher the occurrence probability.

  FIG. 34E shows the case where the staging operation unit 75 is not operated before the end of the operation period, or in the case where even if the staging operation unit 75 is operated, the lottery of the operation corresponding effect is not won. As described above, the operation corresponding effect does not occur, and the operation instruction effect ends.

  In addition, an effect corresponding to the fact that the winning lottery has not been won or that an effective operation has not been performed may be performed. In this case, it may be possible to distinguish between the notification that the game has not been won and the notification that no effective operation has been performed. Then, as a player, some action in response to the operation performed by the player is generated from the gaming machine side, and a sense of fulfillment in performing the operation is obtained (in other words, when the operation is performed. To reduce the sense of emptiness in which no effect is performed). Further, the notification may be made identifiable by a valid operation and a non-valid operation.

<Processing related to operation effects>
As the process related to the operation effect, an operation grasping process (step S1303) and a demo screen process (step S1304) of various effect processes (FIG. 24) executed by the effect control device 82 are set. Further, an operation effecting process (step S1804) executed as part of the change start process (FIG. 30) in the change display control process (step S1302) of the various effect processes and a process during change (FIG. 31) are performed. An operation control process (step S1903) to be executed as a part is set. Here, first, the operation effecting process in the change start process and the operation control process in the changing process will be described, and then the operation grasping process and the demonstration screen process will be described.

<Operation effect processing in the fluctuation start processing>
First, the operation effecting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In this operation effect processing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not an operation effect is to be generated in the current game, and if so, the execution timing of the operation effect is set.

  Specifically, first, in step S2101, it is determined whether or not the super reach display is generated in the current game round. Whether or not the reach display has occurred and the type of the reach display can be determined based on the fluctuation display time grasped in step S1802 in the fluctuation start processing. In the case of the game time in which the super reach display does not occur, the operation effect production process is ended as it is. As described above, the operation effect is generated with a predetermined probability in the game in which the super reach display having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach is performed. In other words, the operation effect does not occur in the game time in which the super reach display is not performed. In this way, by limiting the number of game times in which the operation effect is generated, it is possible to suppress excessive occurrence of the operation effect, and to avoid a decrease in the degree of attention (saturation) when the operation effect is generated.

  If the game has reached the reach, the process advances to step S2102 to execute an operation effect occurrence lottery process. In this process, a lottery table for operation effect generation lottery is obtained from the various table storage area 245, and a random number counter for operation effect generation lottery is obtained from the various counter areas 249. In the lottery table, it is set so that the operation effect is more likely to occur as the game result of the current game round is a jackpot result, and more specifically, for example, in a game round having any jackpot result It occurs with a probability of 30%, and occurs with a probability of 10% in the game time of the out-of-reach display.

  After performing the lottery process in step S2102, it is determined in step S2103 whether or not the lottery process has been won. If the winning is not achieved, the operation effect processing is terminated as it is. If the winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, an operation effect execution period setting process is executed.

  Here, the setting process of the operation effect execution period will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the description of the setting process also refers to the timing chart of FIG.

  In step S2201, a process of grasping the effect pattern and the stop result of the current game round prior to step S1805 and step S1806 in the process for starting a change is executed. This processing is the same as the processing in steps S1805 and S1806 described above. In addition to obtaining the effect pattern table from the various table storage area 245, the random number counter is obtained from the various counter area 249, and Understand the effect pattern and the stop result. Here, in step S2201, rather than grasping all the information of the effect pattern and the stop result of the game times, among them, particularly, the occurrence timing and the end timing of the reach display, and the middle symbol column Z2 in the reach display is a high-speed fluctuation display. , The timing of switching to the low-speed fluctuation display, the reach line and the stop line of the reach symbol in the reach display are grasped.

  In the following step S2202, based on the processing result of step S2201, the period in which the operation effect can be executed in the current game time is grasped. More specifically, in this game round, the period from the end of the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 and the start of the reach display to the end of the reach display is set as a period during which the operation effect can be executed. Figure out. The timing chart of FIG. 37 shows that the fluctuation display of the game times is started at the timing of t1, and the reach display is started at the timing of t2. The reach display ends at the timing of t8, and after the confirmation notification, the game time ends at the timing of t9. In this case, in step S2202, from the timing of t2 when the reach display is started, the timing of t8 when the reach display ends is grasped as a period in which the operation effect can be executed.

  In step S2203, the start timing and the execution period of the operation explanation effect are set. More specifically, in this game round, the timing slightly delayed (for example, 0.5 sec as a predetermined period) from the end of the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 and the start of the reach display is operated. Set as the start timing of the description effect. Further, in the reach display, the operation description effect is set to end at the timing when the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display. That is, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set to be shorter than the period HT1 during which the middle symbol row Z2 performs the high-speed fluctuation display, and is set to end when the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 37, in the reach display started at the timing of t2, the operation explanation effect is started at the timing of t3 slightly delayed from the timing of t2. At the timing of t3, the middle symbol row Z2 is displaying at high speed. Then, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set so that the operation explanation effect ends at the timing t5 when the middle symbol row Z2 switches to the low-speed fluctuation display.

  As described above, at the timing t5 when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from high speed to low speed, the reach symbol does not appear on the display screen G and the right line L3 has two lines more than the reach symbol. This is a situation where a symbol on the change destination side exists. For example, if the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is a main symbol with "7" attached, the symbol on the variation destination side for two lines is the main symbol with "6" attached, and at the timing of t5 The main symbol with “6” is on the right line L3, and the main symbol with “7” is not appearing on the display screen G (not visible).

  Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the length of the period from t2 to t3, that is, the period from the occurrence of the reach to the start of the operation explanation effect (the operation effect) is determined by lottery or the like. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not an operation effect will occur. Therefore, it is considered that the player who expects the operation effect will be more interested in the effect, such as when the operation effect occurs.

  In addition, the start timing may be set such that the later the operation effect start timing is, the higher the jackpot expectation degree becomes. In this way, the operation effect is desired to be generated, but the start timing is preferably late (in other words, it is better not to be generated easily). The degree of attention can be increased.

  In a succeeding step S2204, a start timing and an execution period of the operation instruction effect are set. More specifically, in this game round, the timing at which the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low-speed variable display, that is, the end timing of the operation instruction effect, is set as the start timing of the operation instruction effect. The timing before the reach symbol reaches the reach line (more specifically, the timing after the reach symbol reaches the line on the fluctuation base side by two lines from the reach line, Is set as the operation period.

  Supplementary explanation with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 37, the operation explanation effect ends at the timing of t5, and the operation instruction effect starts. The timing before the reach symbol reaches the reach line (more specifically, the timing after the reach symbol reaches the line on the fluctuation base side by one line from the reach line, The period up to the timing t6, which is the timing before the arrival, is set as the operation period.

  Here, as described above, the length of the HT2 period in which the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed at a low speed in the reach display is determined by the relationship between the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line. That is, the timing at which the middle symbol row Z2 becomes slow is determined in advance as the timing at which the reach symbol is on the fluctuation base side by two lines relative to the right line L3 in the middle symbol row Z2. On the other hand, the timing to stop the reach symbol is determined not only by the game result but also by the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line, and the reach line is randomly determined by an effect pattern table or the like. Also, if the game result is any of the jackpot results, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and if the game result is off, the reach symbol is different from the reach line (a fluctuation base side or (Line shifted to the change destination side).

  For example, when the game result is any of the jackpot results, when the reach line is set to the right line L3, the period of HT2 in which the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is performed at a low speed is the shortest, and the reach line is set to the shortest. When set to the left line L1, the period of HT2 becomes the longest. In addition, for example, when the game result is a departure result, the reach symbol stops on the line before the reach line (the fluctuation base side), or the reach symbol is on the line ahead of the reach line (the fluctuation destination side). The period of HT2 differs depending on whether to stop. When the game result is a departure result, the reach line is set to the right line L3, and the stop position of the reach symbol is set such that the reach symbol stops before the reach line. Is the shortest, and the HT2 period is the longest when the reach symbol is set to the left line L1 and the stop position of the reach symbol is set so that the reach symbol stops before the reach line.

  As described above, the period of HT2 in which the middle symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at a low speed may be different depending on the game times. As a result, the execution period (operation period) of the operation instruction effect performed during the period in which the variable display is performed at a low speed may be different depending on the game times. In the setting process of the operation instruction period (the process of step S2204 in FIG. 36), the operation period that can be secured in the current game time is set as the reach line in the reach display based on the effect pattern of the game time grasped in step S2201. And the operation period is set by grasping from the stop line of the reach symbol.

  However, in the setting process of step S2204, as the operation period that can be secured in the current game round, the start timing is set first, and the end timing is the timing before the stop of the reach symbol (more specifically, Is the timing at which the reach symbol reaches the variation base side by one line from the line at which the reach symbol stops), and the operation period is not defined as the timing immediately before the stop of the reach symbol. This is a device for securing a specific operation period, which will be described below, in addition to the reason that a period for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the operation period is secured.

  Supplementary explanation will be given with reference to FIG. 37. In the process of step S2204, at the timing of t5 when the operation explanation effect ends, it is set to start the operation instruction effect following the operation explanation effect. Then, the operation instruction effect is set to end at a timing t6, which is a timing before the timing t8 when the reach symbol stops and the reach display ends. That is, in FIG. 37, in the operation effect of the current game, the period from the timing t5 to the timing t6 is set as the operation period (period ST).

  After ending the processing of step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205. In step S2205, a specific operation period setting process is performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the specific operation period is set as a continuous period before or after the operation period in the operation effect. The specific operation period is provided to grasp the operation of the staging operation unit 75 outside the operation period, and the pachinko machine 10 executes a predetermined process based on the operation during the specific operation period.

  In step S2205, a first specific operation period (period TT1) continuing from the operation period ST as a period before the operation period ST, and a second specification period continuing from the operation period ST as a period after the operation period ST. An operation period (period TT2) is set. The first specific operation period TT1 is after the reach display is started (after the timing of t2 in FIG. 37) and after the operation explanation effect is started (after the timing of t3 in FIG. 37). Of the middle symbol row Z2 is started at a predetermined timing of high-speed variation (timing t4 in FIG. 37), and the timing at which the variation display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from high-speed variation to low-speed variation (that is, operation This is a timing at which the description effect ends, and is set so as to end at a timing at which the operation instruction effect starts and a timing at which the operation period ST starts. In addition, the second specific operation period TT2 is started at the timing when the operation instruction effect ends, that is, at the timing when the operation period ST ends (the timing of t6 in FIG. 37), and before the reach symbol stops (see FIG. 37). 37, the timing is set to end at time t7).

  Note that, in the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2, the first specific operation period TT1 is set to be longer than the second specific operation period TT2. This is because, in the second specific operation period TT2, the period from the end of the operation period ST to the end of the reach display is limited, whereas the first specific operation period TT1 is an operation effect (operation instruction effect). After the start of ()), it is sufficient that the timing is earlier than the operation period ST, and this is because there is a relatively long period.

  The processing based on the operation of the staging operation unit 75 during the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 will be described later in detail.

  After executing the processing of step S2205, the process proceeds to step S2206. In step S2206, a process of storing the information of each period set in steps S2203 to S2205 in the sub-execution area 253 as information for effecting the current game is executed. Thereafter, the process for setting the operation effect execution period is ended.

  Returning to the description of the operation effecting process (FIG. 35) in the variation starting process, the process proceeds to step S2105 after executing the setting process of step S2104. In step S2105, an operation corresponding process during the specific operation period is executed. This processing will be described later in detail.

  Then, in step S2106, an operation effect pattern setting process is executed. In this processing, a pattern table for operation effects corresponding to the processing results of the above steps S2104 and S2105 is obtained from the various table storage area 245, and a random number counter is obtained from the various counter area 249. Then, the pattern of the current operation effect is set from the pattern table and the random number counter. The effect pattern set here is stored in the sub-execution area 253 as information of the current game time, is reflected in the effect pattern setting process (step S1805), and is applied to the effect pattern command in step S1807. It is set and output to the display control device 212 side.

<Operation control processing during fluctuation processing>
Next, the operation control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In this operation control process, if an operation effect is set in the current game time, the operation effect is performed at the effect timing, and if the operation of the operation operation unit 75 is performed, the effect (operation response) corresponding thereto is performed. Perform the processing for performing the effect).

  That is, first, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not an operation effect is executed in the current game round. In step S2301, the presence or absence of an operation effect can be grasped by confirming whether or not information on the operation effect is stored in the secondary execution area 253. If the operation effect is not to be executed, the operation control process is terminated.

  If it is the game time to execute the operation effect, it is determined in step S2302 whether or not it is time to execute the operation effect. Here, the MPU 242 has a progress counter for ascertaining the progress of the effect of each game in the various counter areas 249. Then, at the start of the game round, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display time is input to the progress counter, and the progress counter is updated at a predetermined cycle. Further, at the start of the game round, the set effect pattern is stored in the secondary execution area 253 in association with the progress counter. The MPU 242 can grasp what effect should be executed at each timing by grasping the progress counter. Then, in step S2302, based on the information of the progress counter, a process of grasping whether or not it is the execution timing of the operation effect is performed. Referring again to FIG. 37, if the timing is from t3 to t7, an affirmative determination is made in step S2302.

  In this embodiment, as described above, in the effect during the game, the operation effect is entirely executed during the reach display. Therefore, in step S2302, it may be configured to determine whether or not reach display is being performed, instead of determining whether or not it is time to execute an operation effect. By doing in this way, it is possible to link the progress counter and each effect more simply. In this case, in FIG. 37, an affirmative determination is made in step S2302 if the timing is from the timing of t2 to the timing of t8.

  If it is the execution timing of the operation effect in step S2302, it is determined in step S2303 whether it is the start timing of the operation instruction effect. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing of t3 in FIG. If it is the start timing of the operation explanation effect, the process proceeds to step S2304, and the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute the operation explanation effect. In the display control device 212, the process of step S <b> 2304 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), and the operation explanation effect is displayed on the display screen G. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to start (FIG. 33 (b)). After performing the process of step S2304, the present operation control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2303 that the timing is an operation effect execution timing but not an operation instruction effect start timing, the process advances to step S2305. In step S2305, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the operation instruction effect (the end timing of the operation instruction effect, the timing of t5 in FIG. 37). If it is the start timing of the operation instruction effect, the process proceeds to step S2306, and the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to end the operation instruction effect and execute the operation instruction effect. . In the display control device 212, the operation of step S2306 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), so that the operation instruction effect is displayed on the display screen G. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to start (FIG. 34A). In the following step S2307, a process of inputting a numerical value corresponding to the information of the operation period to the operation instruction period counter SK provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. The operation instruction period counter SK is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that the operation period is being performed, and an update (subtraction) process is performed at a predetermined cycle (step S2313 described later). As already described, the information on the length of the operation period is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After performing the processing in step S2307, the present operation control processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S2305 that it is not the start timing of the operation instruction effect, the process proceeds to step S2308. In step S2308, with reference to the value of the operation instruction period counter SK, if the operation instruction period counter SK is not "0", it is determined that the operation instruction period is in progress. If it is during the operation instruction period, the process proceeds to step S2309. In step S2309, it is determined whether an operation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The operation flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp that a predetermined operation of the production operation unit 75 has been performed during a period in which the operation of the production operation unit 75 is valid. This is the flag stored in (FIG. 39).

  If it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag is stored, it is determined in step S2310 whether or not an effect occurrence flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The effect generation flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp when producing an operation-response effect mainly based on the fact that a predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed. 39).

  If it is determined in step S2310 that the effect generation flag is stored, in step S2311, the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute an operation corresponding effect. The display control device 212 performs the operation corresponding to the operation on the display screen G by performing the processing of step S2311 (more specifically, by outputting the corresponding command from the effect control device 82 and receiving the command). The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to execute (FIG. 34 (d)).

  If it is determined in step S2310 that the operation flag is stored but the effect occurrence flag is not stored, or after the process of step S2311 is performed, the process proceeds to step S2312. In step S2312, a process of storing the corresponding flag in the various flag storage area 247 is executed. The corresponding flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to know that a predetermined operation that is valid during the operation period has been executed and a process based on the operation has been executed. Then, in step S2313, a process of clearing the operation instruction period counter SK to “0” is executed. By executing the processing in step S2313, the operation period is forcibly ended, and it is possible to avoid an event in which the operation corresponding effect is repeated many times.

  If it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag has not been stored, the process advances to step S2314. In step S2314, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is performed. In step S2314, a command for causing the display control device 212 to know that the value of the operation instruction period counter SK has been updated is output. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so as to update the display of the progress display area JP on the period display unit KP based on receiving the command. More specifically, display control is performed such that the progress display area JP extends to the right end as the value of the operation instruction period counter SK approaches “0”.

  In a succeeding step S2315, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is “0”. If it is determined that the value is “0” in step S2315, or if the operation instruction period counter SK is forcibly set to “0” in step S2313, the process proceeds to step S2316 to end the operation instruction effect. , The display light emitting section 63, the speaker section 64, and the display control device 212. In the display control device 212, the process of step S2316 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), and the process is performed on the display screen G. The display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so as to end the operation instruction effect that is present. If it is determined that the value is not “0” in step S2315, or after the process of step S2316 is performed, the operation control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2308 that it is not during the operation period, the process advances to step S2317. In step S2317, it is determined whether it is the start timing of any specific operation period. For this determination, the above-described progress counter is used. If it is the start timing of any specific operation period (if it is the timing of t4 or the timing of t6 in FIG. 37), the process proceeds to step S2318. In step S2318, it is determined whether the timing determined affirmative in step S2317 is for the first specific operation period TT1 (timing of t4). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2318, a process of inputting a value corresponding to the length of the first specific operation period TT1 to the first specific period counter TK1 provided in the various counter areas 249 in step S2319. Execute The first specific period counter TK1 is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that it is during the first specific operation period, and an update (subtraction) process is performed at a predetermined cycle (step S2323 described later). As described above, the information on the length of the first specific operation period TT1 is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After executing the processing in step S2319, the present operation control processing ends.

  The case where a negative determination is made in step S2318 means that the reason for making an affirmative determination in step S2317 is not the start timing of the first specific operation period but the start timing of the second specific operation period (timing at t6). . In this case, the process proceeds to step S2320, and it is determined whether the above-described corresponding flag is stored. If the corresponding flag is stored, the operation control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the corresponding flag is not stored, it means that the predetermined operation has not been performed during the operation period, and in this case, the second specific operation period TT2 is started in step S2321. A process of inputting a value corresponding to the length of the second specific operation period TT2 to the second specific period counter TK2 provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. The second specific period counter TK2 is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that the operation is in the second specific operation period, and an update (subtraction) process is performed at a predetermined cycle (step S2323 described later). As described above, the information on the length of the second specific operation period TT2 is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After performing the process of step S2321, the operation control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2317 that it is not the start timing of any specific operation period, the process advances to step S2322. In step S2322, it is determined whether any specific operation period is in progress, not at the start timing. In this process, if either the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 is not “0”, it is determined that any specific operation period is in progress. If it is not during any of the specific operation periods, the operation control process ends.

  If any one of the specific operation periods is in progress, the process advances to step S2323 to execute a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the corresponding specific period counters TK1 and TK2, and then ends this operation control process.

  In the case where the process of clearing the operation instruction period counter SK to “0” is performed in step S2313, the process of clearing not only the operation instruction period counter SK but also the specific period counters TK1 and TK2 to “0”. Shall be executed.

<Operation grasp processing in various production processing>
Next, the operation grasping process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the various effect processes are processes that are started at a predetermined cycle, and the operation grasping process is executed as a part of the various effect processes. The operation comprehension processing is provided independently of the processing for holding notice (processing for holding control: step S1301) and the processing for playing games (variable display control processing: step S1302) in the processing for various effects. It is processing that is. That is, the operation comprehension process is started at a predetermined cycle regardless of whether or not the suspension notice or the execution of the game is performed.

  In the operation grasping process, first, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed based on the detection information from the operation detection sensor of the effect operation unit 75. If no operation has been performed, the operation comprehension processing is terminated. If the operation has been performed, the process advances to step S2402.

  In step S2402, it is determined whether or not the operation is being performed with reference to the value of the operation instruction period counter SK. If it is during the operation period, the process advances to step S2403 to execute a process of adding 1 to the operation counter AC provided in the various counter areas 249. Then, in step S2404, it is determined whether or not the operation counter AC is a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the operation counter AC is not the predetermined value, the operation comprehension processing ends. If it is determined in step S2404 that the value is the predetermined value, it is determined in step S2405 that a predetermined operation has been performed, and a process of storing an operation flag is performed.

  Note that the processing of steps S2403 and S2404 can be used when a predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75 during the operation period is changed to be handled as a plurality of operations. That is, for example, if it is configured to determine that the predetermined operation has been performed when the effect operation unit 75 is operated five times as the predetermined number, the operation counter AC is set to “5” in the process of step S2404. . "May be determined. By the way, in the present embodiment, since one operation is set as the predetermined number, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2402, the operation flag is set in step S2405 without performing the processing in steps S2403 and S2404. It is good also as a structure which stores.

  After executing the processing in step S2405, the process advances to step S2406. In step S2406, a corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed. In the corresponding effect generation lottery, the generation lottery is obtained by obtaining the generation lottery table from the various table storage area 245 and the random number counter for lottery from the various counter areas. The generation lottery table is set so that the probability of generating the corresponding effect is different based on the game result of the game being executed. In the present embodiment, when the operation is in progress (step S2402: YES), it means that the game is being played. Therefore, by referring to the secondary execution area 253, it is possible to grasp the game result of the game being executed. By the way, in the present embodiment, if the result is a big hit, the lottery is won with a probability of 90%, and if the result is a wrong result, the lottery with a 50% lower probability than the big hit is won. Is set to

  After performing the process of step S2406, it is determined in step S2407 whether or not the occurrence lottery has been won. If the winning is not achieved, the operation comprehension processing ends as it is. If it is a winning, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2408, and then the operation comprehension processing ends. By storing the effect generation flag in step S2408, an affirmative determination is made in step S2310 in the above-described operation control process, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if the operation flag has been stored in step S2405 but the effect generation flag has not been stored in step S2408, in the above-described operation control processing, the corresponding flag is set without performing the processing in step S2311. It is stored (step S2312), and the operation period is forcibly ended (step S2313). In this case, the operation corresponding effect is not executed.

  Note that, in the above case, an arrangement may be made in which an effect is provided to notify that the lottery has not been won, although the predetermined operation has been performed. For example, an effect where the operation instruction effect is wrapped in smoke and disappears, or a school of fish once makes a face at the base of the passage (the right end of the screen) but moves to the right without moving to the passage destination (the left side of the screen) It is possible for the effect to disappear.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed but it is out of the operation period, in step S2409, the corresponding process outside the period is executed, and then the operation grasping process ends. I do.

  The processing outside the period in step S2409 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2501, it is determined whether any specific operation period is in progress. This determination is a process similar to the process of step S2322 described above. If either the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 is not “0”, it is determined that any specific operation period is being performed. judge. If it is not during any of the specific operation periods, the corresponding processing ends. If any of the specific operation periods is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2502. In step S2502, it is determined whether or not the specific operation valid flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The specific operation valid flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize the operation during the specific operation period that satisfies the predetermined condition as a valid operation, and is performed in step S2105 of the operation effecting process (FIG. 35) in the change start process. This is the flag to be stored.

  If it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2503 to execute a process of adding one to the specific operation counter BC provided in the various counter areas 249. Then, in step S2504, it is determined whether or not the specific operation counter BC is a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the specific operation counter BC is not the predetermined value, the corresponding processing is terminated. If it is determined in step S2504 that the value is the predetermined value, a process of storing an operation flag is performed in step S2505 on the assumption that the predetermined operation has been performed even during the specific operation period.

  Note that the processing of steps S2503 and S2504 is provided in relation to the processing of steps S2403 and S2404, and can be omitted when the predetermined number is one as in the present embodiment. is there.

  After executing the processing in step S2505, the process proceeds to step S2506. In step S2506, a corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed. The corresponding effect generation lottery is a process similar to the process of step S2406. After performing the processing in step S2506, it is determined in step S2507 whether or not the occurrence lottery has been won. If the winning is not achieved, the corresponding processing is terminated. If it is a winning, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2508, and the corresponding processing is ended. By storing the effect generation flag in step S2508, an affirmative determination is made in step S2310 in the operation control process described above, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed. This is the same as in the above-described steps S2405 to S2408. The same applies to the case where the operation flag is stored but the effect occurrence flag is not stored.

  If it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2509. In step S2509, a process of grasping the operation timing at which the current operation is performed is executed. Specifically, a process of storing the value of the specific period counter TK1 or TK2 at the current processing timing in a non-effective operation timing storage counter provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. By storing the value of TK1 or TK2 in the ineffective operation timing storage counter, the MPU 242 can specify the timing at which the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed during the specific operation period.

  In a succeeding step S2510, a process of adding 1 to an invalid counter CC provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. Then, in step S2511, it is determined whether the invalid counter CC is a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the non-valid counter CC is not the predetermined value, the corresponding processing ends. If it is determined in step S2511 that the value is the predetermined value, a process of storing the specific operation storage flag in the various flag storage area 247 is executed in step S2512. The specific operation storage flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to specify that a predetermined operation has been performed during the specific operation period. When a negative determination is made in step S2511, or after the process of step S2512 is performed, the corresponding process ends.

  Note that the processes of steps S2510 and S2511 are provided in relation to the processes of steps S2403 and S2404, and can be omitted when the predetermined number is set to one as in the present embodiment. It is.

  Next, the operation handling process during the specific operation period executed in step S2105 in the operation effecting process (FIG. 35) of the change start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  That is, in step S2601, it is determined whether the specific operation storage flag is stored. If the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2602, and then the processing for this response is ended. If the specific operation storage flag is not stored, the specific operation storage flag is left as it is. The process ends.

  That is, in the normal case, even if a predetermined operation is performed on the staging operation unit 75 during the specific operation period, the operation corresponding effect is not generated (the effect generation flag is stored in steps S2509 to S2512). No), a specific operation storage flag can be stored based on the operation during such a specific operation period (step S2512). Then, when an operation effect occurs in the subsequent game round, a specific operation valid flag is stored on condition that the specific operation storage flag is stored (step S2602). Accordingly, in the operation effect that occurs in the game round, the operation during the specific operation period is treated as being valid (step S2502: YES), and an operation corresponding effect can be generated.

<When an operation occurs during the specific operation period>
A state in which an operation occurs during the specific operation period will be described with reference to timing charts of FIGS.

  First, the timing chart of FIG. 42 shows a state in which an operation corresponding effect occurs when an operation is performed during the operation period.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), first, in a predetermined operation effect, a period from the timing ta2 to the timing ta3 is set as the operation period ST, and a period continuous before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from the timing of ta1 to ta2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from the timing of ta3 to ta4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST. In the predetermined operation effect, the operation corresponding effect does not occur because the predetermined operation has not occurred in the effect operation unit 75.

  As shown in FIG. 42B, the period from the timing ta6 to the timing ta7 is set as the operation period ST, and the period from the timing ta5 to the timing ta6 is a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from the timing ta7 to the timing ta8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST. In this operation effect, at the timing of ta6.1 during the operation period ST, a predetermined operation has occurred in the effect operation unit 75, so at the timing of ta6.1 (actually, command setting, output, reception (Slightly delayed by such processing), an operation corresponding effect is generated. The operation-response effect is executed until the timing of ta6.2.

  In the above case, the operation instruction period counter SK is cleared to “0” based on the occurrence of the predetermined operation (step S2313), so that the operation period ST is forcibly terminated, and the second specific operation period TT2 thereafter. Is not set.

  Next, a case where a predetermined operation has occurred during the second specific operation period TT2 will be described with reference to a timing chart of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), in a predetermined operation effect, a period from tb2 to tb3 is set as the operation period ST, and a period continuous before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from the timing tb1 to the timing tb2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from the timing tb3 to the timing tb4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST.

  In the predetermined operation effect, it is assumed that a predetermined operation has occurred at the timing of tb3.1 during the second specific operation period TT2. However, the second specific operation period TT2 is a period outside the operation period, and even if a predetermined operation occurs, it is not treated as valid. However, the specific operation storage flag is stored by this operation, and the operation timing of the player playing the pachinko machine 10 is stored as a timing that is likely to be a timing later than the operation period ST.

  In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the period from tb6 to tb7 is similarly set as the operation period ST, and the period from tb5 to tb6 is set as the previous period. Is set as a first specific operation period TT1, and a period from timing tb7 to tb8 is set as a second specific operation period TT2 as a subsequent period.

  Since the specific operation storage flag is stored as described above, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the current operation effect. In this case, if a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tb7.1 during the second specific operation period TT2, unlike the case of FIG. 43 (a), the predetermined operation is treated as valid, and An effect occurs (timing from tb7.1 to tb7.2). As a result, the second specific period counter TK2 is cleared to "0" (step S2313), and the second specific operation period TT2 ends at a timing before the timing of tb8.

  Next, a case where a predetermined operation has occurred during the first specific operation period TT1 will be described with reference to a timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in a predetermined operation effect, a period from the timing tc2 to the timing tc3 is set as the operation period ST, and tc1 is set as a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from the timing tc2 to the timing tc2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the period from the timing tc3 to the timing tc4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a continuous period after the operation period ST.

  In the predetermined operation effect, it is assumed that a predetermined operation has occurred at a timing of tc1.1 in the first specific operation period TT1. However, the first specific operation period TT1 is a period outside the operation period, and even if a predetermined operation occurs, it is not treated as valid. However, the specific operation storage flag is stored by this operation, and the operation timing of the player playing the pachinko machine 10 is stored as the one that is more likely to be the timing before the operation period ST.

  In addition, it is considered that the player performs the predetermined operation at the timing of tc1.1, but if the operation corresponding effect does not occur, the predetermined operation is performed again thereafter. In this case, for example, if the subsequent predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tc2.1 during the operation period ST, the operation corresponding effect is executed (timing from tc2.1 to tc2.2). Then, based on the predetermined operation (valid operation), the operation period ST ends, and the subsequent second specific operation period TT2 is not set.

  In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the period from tc6 to tc7 is similarly set as the operation period ST, and the period from tc5 to tc6 is set as the previous period. Is set as a first specific operation period TT1, and a period from timing tc7 to timing tc8 is set as a second specific operation period TT2 as a subsequent period.

  Since the specific operation storage flag is stored as described above, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the current operation effect. In this case, when a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tc5.1 during the first specific operation period TT1, the predetermined operation is treated as valid, unlike the case of FIG. An effect is executed (timing from tc5.1 to tc5.2). As a result, the first specific period counter TK1 is cleared to “0” (step S2313), the first specific operation period TT1 ends at a timing before the timing of tc6, and thereafter, the operation period ST and the second The setting of the specific operation period TT2 is not performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when an operation is performed during a specific operation period outside the operation period, the operation is stored, and the player playing the pachinko machine 10 performs the operation outside the operation period. Identify those that are easy to do. Then, the fact that the storage is performed is set as a first condition, and when an operation outside the operation period is performed thereafter, the operation is treated as a valid condition as a second condition. By doing so, it is possible to cope with various operation modes of the player. However, such an operation outside the operation period is only exceptional, and it is not preferable to adopt a configuration in which the operation is handled as being effective for all players. Therefore, in the present embodiment, such an exceptional handling is released based on the satisfaction of the third condition. Hereinafter, the configuration to be released will be described.

<Demo screen processing in various effect processing>
The demo screen processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the various effect processes are processes that are started at predetermined intervals, and the demonstration screen process is a process that is executed as part of the various effect processes. The demo screen processing is to display a demo screen on the display screen G or to reduce the power consumption of various light emitting units to the energy saving mode when a situation where the game is not performed for a predetermined period occurs. This is a process for setting.

  First, in step S2701, it is determined whether a game round is being executed. If the game is in progress, the process for the demo screen is terminated. If the game is not being played, the flow advances to step S2702. In step S2702, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 120 seconds) has elapsed since the previous game round ended. If the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process for the demonstration screen is terminated. If the predetermined period has elapsed, the process advances to step S2703.

  In step S2703, the display control device 212 is controlled to display a demonstration screen on the display screen G. The demonstration screen is set so that a logo mark of a game machine maker or a game hall or the like is displayed, or a screen whose luminance is lower than that of a normal game play is displayed. In addition, the emission control of the various light emitting units 45 to 47 and 63 is stopped (suppressed) so that the power consumption is reduced.

  In subsequent step S2704, a process of deleting the specific operation storage flag is executed. In step S2705, a process of deleting the specific operation valid flag is performed. After that, the process for the demonstration screen ends.

  As a result, information indicating that an operation outside the operation period has been performed and that the operation has been made valid is deleted. By doing so, the operation outside the operation period can be set as an exception to the extent that it is not taken over by the next player.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  As an operation effect, an operation instruction effect is performed, and if the player operates the operation operation unit 75 during the operation period during the operation instruction effect, an operation corresponding effect is performed, and the operation must be performed during the operation period. For example, since the operation-response effect is not executed, it is possible to achieve an effect that enhances the sense of solidarity between the effect from the gaming machine and the operation of the player. In such an operation effect, it is considered that the shorter the operation period, the more the player intends to operate during the period (that is, the effect corresponding to the operation), and the more the player concentrates on the operation. Can be done. Therefore, it is considered that the effect of the operation effect is enhanced by shortening the operation period. On the other hand, if the operation period is shortened, it is considered that a situation in which the operation cannot be performed during that period is likely to occur, and if that is the case, depending on the skill of the player, it is not possible to see the operation-response effects prepared with great effort. Inconvenience can also occur.

  Therefore, as in this embodiment, a specific operation period is set before and after the operation period, and when an operation is performed during the specific operation period, first, the operation is stored, and at the time of the next operation effect, If the configuration is such that when the operation is performed during the specific operation period, the operation is treated as being effective, it is possible to generate an operation-response effect even when the player cannot perform the operation during the operation period. Therefore, the operation effect can be suitably executed.

  When the effect operation unit 75 is operated during the specific operation period, the operation timing (TK1, TK2) and the number of operations (CC) are stored. This makes it possible to use the operation timing and the number of operations in the next and subsequent operation effects.

  The information operated during the specific operation period is deleted on condition that the information is returned to the demonstration screen. The operation effect itself can occur at various game times, but when the player is changed, it is considered that the operation mode of the predecessor player and the operation mode of the succeeding player are different, and such an operation of the predecessor is considered. A configuration in which the operation mode is inherited is not preferable. On the other hand, if the information of the operation mode is deleted each time the game round ends, for example, the information of the operation mode cannot be used for a plurality of operation effects generated over the game round. Therefore, in the sense of balancing the two, by returning to the demo screen after a predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the game round, the erasure condition is used, while responding to the case where the player is changed, Each operation effect can be set according to the player.

  Note that the erasing conditions include, for example, that the operation unit 75 and other operation units have been operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, long press), that the firing handle 54 has returned to the initial position, and the like. The erasing condition may be satisfied by the aggressive erasing operation by the user. In this way, it is possible to cope with a case where the player wants to delete the information of the operation mode even if the player does not change, for example, when the player accidentally operates during the specific operation period.

  Further, as the erasure condition, the erasure condition may be satisfied when the suspension information grasping process determines that a predetermined result such as a jackpot result exists in the suspension information. When such a predetermined result exists, for example, there is a possibility that an operation effect different from the normal operation effect is performed, and once the information of the operation mode is deleted, the operation effect corresponding to such an unusual operation effect is performed. An operation can also be performed.

  Also, in the out-of-period response processing (FIG. 40), when the specific operation valid flag is stored (step S2502: YES), the previous operation is performed in either the first specific operation period TT1 or the second specific operation period TT2. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not the processing has been performed, and based on the determination, whether or not the processing is validated (whether the processing proceeds to the processing of step S2503 or the processing of step S2509). That is, when the operation is performed in the first first specific operation period TT1 in the previous operation effect, the value of TK1 is stored as the operation timing, and the second specific operation period TT2 in the rear operation in the previous operation effect. , The value of TK2 is stored as the operation timing. Then, it may be configured to determine which of the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 is valid according to the value. This makes it possible to achieve an operation effect that more matches the operation mode of the player.

  Further, in the determination process of step S2502, whether to proceed to the valid side (step S2503 side) or the non-valid side (step S2509 side) is determined not only by the stored operation timings TK1 and TK2, but also by The configuration may be such that the determination is made based on the values of the current timings TK1 and TK2 grasped in step S2501. That is, for example, a configuration in which the previous operation timing is treated as valid this time, or a configuration in which a predetermined period is added to the previous operation timing (plus a grace period) is treated as valid this time. It may be.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the case where the operation effect is performed over a plurality of game times over the game times has been described. In the present embodiment, a case where a plurality of operation effects are generated in one game time will be described.

  Here, as a form of the reach display in the present embodiment, a single line reach for performing a reach display on one reach line and a cross line reach for performing a reach display on two reach lines are set. I have.

  Explaining again with reference to FIG. 6, the single line reach is an upper symbol row Z1 and a lower symbol in any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2, and the right line L3 among the effective lines L1 to L3. The reach display is such that a reach line is formed by stopping a main symbol having the same number in column Z3 and a reach line is not formed in other lines. That is, in the single line reach, the reach line is formed by any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2, and the right line L3, and is not formed by the right down line L4 and the right up line L5.

  On the other hand, the cross line reach refers to a reach display in which the reach line is formed by the lower right line L4 and the upper rise line L5 among the effective lines L1 to L5, and the reach line is not formed by the other lines. Say. More specifically, in the cross line reach, a reach line of a downward-sloping line L4 is formed by a main symbol stopping on the left line L1 in the upper symbol column Z1 and a main symbol stopping on the right line L3 in the lower symbol column Z3. The main symbol that stops at the right line L3 in the upper symbol row Z1 and the main symbol that stops at the left line L1 in the lower symbol row Z3 form a reach line of an ascending line L5. In the cross line reach, a symbol forming a reach line in the upper symbol row Z1 (a main symbol on the upper right line L4 and a main symbol on the upper right line L5) and a symbol forming a reach line in the lower symbol row Z3. (The main symbol below the downward-sloping line L4 and the main symbol below the upward-sloping line L5) are the main symbols with consecutive numbers. As described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged such that the numbers of the respective symbols are in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged such that the numbers of the respective symbols are in the ascending order. Therefore, for example, when the main symbol with “3” added to the left line L1 in the upper symbol column Z1 stops, the main symbol with “3” added to the right line L3 in the lower symbol column Z3 stops. A reach line in the downward-sloping line L4 is formed. In this case, in the upper symbol row Z1, the main symbol with "2" attached to the right line L3 is stopped, and in the lower symbol row Z3, the main symbol with "2" attached to the left line L1. As a result, the reach line is formed also in the upward-sloping line L5. Then, in the reach display in the above example, an effect of whether or not the reach is possible (notification of winning or not) is performed from the upward line L5 (the reach symbol is a main symbol to which "2" is attached), and thereafter the downward line is displayed. An effect of whether or not reach is possible (notification of winning) is performed by L4 (the reach symbol is a main symbol to which "3" is added).

  As already described, it is set so that the advantage for the player is different between the case where the non-specific symbols (even number) are aligned and the jackpot result is obtained and the case where the specific symbols are aligned and the jackpot result is obtained. I have. For this reason, it is considered that the player is very interested in which line the jackpot is to be announced (whether the symbols are aligned) in the cross line reach. As a result, unlike the mode in which the reach is simply repeated twice, the degree of attention to each reach is added and the interest is improved.

  Explaining the relationship between each reach and the operation effect, the operation effect that occurs in the single-line reach is as described in the first embodiment, and the operation is performed after the reach line is formed and the reach display is generated. When the explanation effect is started and the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from high speed to low speed, the operation effect also switches from the operation explanation effect to the operation instruction effect. Then, the operation instruction effect ends at a timing before the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 stops (the operation period ends).

  The operation effect produced in the cross line reach is the same as the single line reach up to the middle. That is, since the timing at which the reach line is formed and the reach display is generated is the same regardless of the single line reach or the cross line reach (because the lower symbol column Z3 stops), the operation will be described. The timing at which the effect is started is the same as that at the time of the single line reach, and is the timing at which the cross line reach line is formed. Then, when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, also in the operation effect, the operation instruction effect is switched to the operation instruction effect.

  Here, in the cross line reach in the present embodiment, since the reach symbols forming each reach line are continuous as described above, once the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed once. Thereafter, the fluctuation display at the low speed is continued until the effect on the rear reach line (except when the vehicle stops at the front reach line). That is, after the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed to the low speed, an effect by the low speed fluctuation display on the front reach line (upward right line L5) is performed, and thereafter, the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed. The fluctuation display does not return from the low speed to the high speed (without interposing a period during which the high speed fluctuation is displayed), and proceeds at the low speed, and in the state of the fluctuation display due to the low speed, the rear reach line (lower right line L4) is displayed. Direction is performed.

  Then, as an operation effect in the cross line reach, for the operation instruction effect, an operation period and a specific operation period are set for each reach line. That is, as the operation period of the reach line on the front side, the reach symbol corresponding to the reach line on the front side in the middle symbol row Z2 starts from the timing at which the reach line is two lines closer to the fluctuation base side than the reach line on the front side. A period until the symbol moves on the front reach line is set as an operation period corresponding to the front reach line. Further, as the operation period for the rear reach line, the reach pattern corresponding to the rear reach line in the middle symbol row Z2 is shifted from the timing at which the reach pattern corresponding to the rear reach line by one line is present on the fluctuation base side. A period until the symbol moves to the rear reach line is set as an operation period corresponding to the rear reach line.

  More specifically, for example, in the cross line reach of "2" and "3", the reach line on the front side is formed as an upward-sloping line L5, and the reach symbol is a main symbol with "2" attached. Become. The rear reach line is formed on the lower right line L4, and the reach symbol is a main symbol with "3". The line where these reach lines are formed in the middle symbol row Z2 is a line that intersects with the middle line L2. After the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed to the low speed, as the operation period for “2”, the main symbol with “2” exists on the variation base side by two lines from the middle line L2. (From the timing when the main symbol with “1” is present on the middle line L2) to the timing when the main symbol with “2” reaches the middle line L2. As the operation period for “3”, the timing at which the main symbol with “3” is present on the fluctuation base side by one line relative to the middle line L2 (the main symbol with “3” is the right line) L3) to the timing at which the main symbol with “3” reaches the middle line L2.

  Although the detailed description with reference to the drawings is omitted, the setting of the operation period corresponding to each reach display is performed in the setting process of the operation effect execution period in FIG. That is, if it is determined in step S2201 that the present display is the cross-line reach in the effect pattern and stop result grasp processing, the reach symbol and the stop result are grasped. Then, an execution period of the operation instruction effect common to each line is set (step S2203), and an execution period (operation period) of the operation instruction effect for each line is set (step S2204). Further, a first specific operation period and a second specific operation period are set for each operation period (step S2205).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of operation effects can be performed in one game, and accordingly, a plurality of operation periods and specific operation periods are also set.

  In the first embodiment, when an operation is performed during a specific operation period, the operation is stored as a specific operation storage flag, and based on the flag, a specific operation valid flag is stored at the start of the next and subsequent game rounds. Configuration. In the present embodiment, these processes are executed during one game round.

  FIG. 46A is a flowchart illustrating the out-of-period response processing (step S2408) in the present embodiment. As described above, the corresponding process is a process performed in an operation grasping process which is a part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) started as a periodic process in the MPU 242.

  The out-of-period response processing in the present embodiment is the same as the processing in steps S2501 to S2510 described above in the first embodiment. After executing the process of adding 1 to the ineffective counter CC in step S2510, it is determined in step S2511 whether or not the added ineffective counter CC is 1. As described above, this processing can be omitted, and in the above-described embodiment, step S2511 is always affirmatively determined by the processing of step S2510. Then, unlike the first embodiment, as a process in the case of making an affirmative determination in step S2511, in the present embodiment, a process of storing a specific operation valid flag in step S2513 is executed, and then the corresponding process is performed. To end. In accordance with this change, in the present embodiment, the operation corresponding process (FIG. 41) during the specific operation period in the change start process is not executed.

  In the case where a plurality of operation effects occur during one game round, the operation during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect can be reflected in the next and subsequent operation effects.

  FIG. 46B is a timing chart for explaining the validity / invalidity of the operation in each operation effect.

  A game cycle started at timing td1 and ended at timing td10 will be described. In the operation effect in which the operation period is set at the timing from td3 to td4 after the start of the game round, as the specific operation period before and after the operation period, the first specific operation period at the timing from td2 to td3 and the td4 It is assumed that the second specific operation period, which is the timing of td5, has been set. As described above, if a predetermined operation is performed during the operation period (from td3 to td4), the operation is treated as valid and an operation corresponding effect occurs, but the operation is performed during the specific operation period outside the operation period. Is performed, it is not treated as valid, and no operation-response effect occurs. That is, for example, even if a predetermined operation is performed at the timing of td4.1 during the second specific operation period, an operation corresponding effect is not generated. However, as described above, the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation during the specific operation period (step S2513).

  Next, in the operation effect in which the operation period is set at the timing of td7 to td8 during the game, the first specific operation period is set at the timing of td6 to td7, and the second specific operation is performed at the timing of td8 to td9. The case where the period is set will be described. Since the specific operation valid flag is stored as described above, for example, if a predetermined operation is performed at the timing of td8.1 during the second specific operation period, it is treated as valid and the operation response is performed. An effect occurs (until the timing of td8.2).

  That is, according to the present embodiment, even during one game round, based on the operation during the specific operation period, it is possible to reflect the operation in the operation during another specific operation period. In this way, if a configuration is used in which the operation information of another specific operation period is used during one game round, the possibility that the player will differ between one operation effect and another operation effect is extremely reduced. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an event that the operation mode of the predecessor player is taken over despite the player being replaced.

  In order to more suitably achieve the above-described effects of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the specific operation storage flag and the specific operation valid flag are deleted in the process of ending the fluctuation of each game.

  In the present embodiment, since the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation during the specific operation period, the predetermined operation is further performed during the specific operation period in which the predetermined operation is performed. If so, an operation corresponding effect may occur. Further, for example, if a specific operation valid flag is stored based on a predetermined operation performed during the first specific operation period on the front side in one operation effect, the second specification on the rear side in the one operation effect An operation corresponding effect is generated based on a predetermined operation during the operation period. In this way, it is possible to handle a predetermined operation as a wide and effective operation, and it is possible to cope with various operation modes.

  However, for example, as in the case where the staging operation unit 75 is repeatedly operated during one specific operation period, the operation timing is shifted and the operation cannot be performed during the operation period. Then, there may be an operation mode in which it is better to grasp that the operation unit for production 75 is continuously operated regardless of the operation period. In the present embodiment, even in such a case, the specific operation valid flag is stored, and the operation corresponding effect is generated based on the continuous firing operation. Then, while it is possible to cope with various operation modes, the significance of setting the operation period may be lost in the first place. That is, by setting the operation period in a predetermined period during the operation effect, the period in which the operation unit 75 is to be operated is specified, and if the player performs the operation in accordance with the operation period, the operation corresponding effect is generated. In the first place, the operation effect is a series of effects based on the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, thereby deepening the cooperation between the player's operation and the effect, It is possible to create a more integrated production. However, if the significance of setting the operation period disappears as described above, it is conceivable that cooperation in terms of exchange between the gaming machine and the player is weakened and the effect of the effect is reduced. Therefore, for example, in step S2513, instead of storing the specific operation valid flag, the specific operation storage flag is stored, and then, when the next operation effect is generated (that is, the operation control process in the changing process). (FIG. 38)), at the start of the specific operation period, a process of determining the presence or absence of the specific operation storage flag is added. If the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored, and the specific operation storage flag is set. If it is not stored, the specific operation valid flag is not stored. In this way, at least when a predetermined operation is performed a plurality of times in one specific operation period, it is not treated as valid and the predetermined operation is performed in the next and subsequent specific operation periods. It becomes a configuration that is treated as effective.

<Third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the setting of the next operation period is changed based on the fact that a predetermined operation is performed during the specific operation period. Hereinafter, differences from the above embodiments will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting an operation instruction period according to the present embodiment. As described above, this setting process is a process executed in step S2204 as a setting process (step S2104) of the operation effect execution period at the start of the game round (variation start process).

  First, in step S2801, it is determined whether a specific operation valid flag is stored. If the specific operation flag valid flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2802 to set a normal operation instruction period, and ends the setting processing. The process of step S2802 is the same process as the setting process of the operation instruction period in each of the above-described embodiments. As described above, the operation period is set based on the effect pattern and the stop result grasped in step S2201.

  If the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2801, the process advances to step S2803. In step S2803, it is determined whether a valid flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244. The valid flag is a flag stored in step S2806 described later, and is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize that the operation period has been changed based on the operation during the specific operation period. If the valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2802 to set a normal operation instruction period. If no valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2804.

  In step S2804, a process of grasping a specific operation period to be set in the current operation effect is executed. This process is performed based on the effect pattern and the stop result ascertained in step S2201. Then, in step S2805, a process of setting the current operation instruction period (operation period) including the specific operation period grasped in step S2804 is executed. Then, the validity flag is stored in step S2806, and then the present setting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, how the setting of the operation period is changed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  In the operation effect in which the operation period ST is set at the timing from t2 to t3, the timing from t1 to t2 before the operation period is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and the timing from t3 to t4 after the operation period is set. The case where the timing is set as the second specific operation period TT2 will be described. For example, when a predetermined operation is performed on the staging operation unit 75 at the timing of t3.1 which is TT2 during the second specific operation period, the operation is first treated as invalid, but the operation is not performed. A specific operation storage flag (or a specific operation valid flag) is stored based on the specific operation storage flag.

  By storing the specific operation storage flag as described above, in the next operation instruction period setting process (FIG. 47), an affirmative determination is made in step S2801, and the process in step S2803 is performed. In this case, after the normal specific operation period is grasped (step S2804), a period (ST + TT1 + TT2) in which the first specific operation period TT1 and the subsequent second specific operation period TT2 are added to the normal operation period ST. ) Is set as the current operation period (timing from t6 to t7) (step S2805). By doing in this way, when a predetermined operation is performed at the timing of t6.1 which is the same timing as the above-mentioned t3.1 in the current operation effect, the operation is treated as valid, and the operation-response effect is executed. (Until timing of t6.2). Then, as in the above embodiments, the operation period ends based on the predetermined operation at the timing of t6.1.

  Here, the timing from t6 to t7 is set as the operation period this time, the timing from t5 to t6 is set as the current first specific operation period TT3 as the previous period, and the timing from t7 to t8 is set as the current period from the current time. It is set as the second specific operation period TT4. However, in the present embodiment, such a change (extension) of the operation period is limited to a predetermined number of times (one time). That is, by proceeding to the process of step S2803, the valid flag is stored in step S2806, and in the subsequent operation instruction period setting process, a negative determination is made in step S2803 to set the normal operation period. (Step S2802). This is done for the following reason.

  That is, an operation effect accompanied by a player's operation, in particular, when the player is prompted to perform an operation based on an operation instruction from the gaming machine, and when the player performs an operation based on the operation instruction, the operation is performed on the player side. In an operation effect that involves a series of exchanges between the gaming machine and the player, such as when a corresponding effect occurs, the shorter the operation period in which the operation instruction is performed, the more the player's willingness to operate according to it It is considered that the operation period is preferably as short as possible in order to enhance the effect. On the other hand, if the operation period is short, depending on the game level and operation mode of the player, it may be inconvenient that an operation cannot be performed during the operation period. Therefore, in order to avoid such inconvenience in such a case, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to perform a process based on an operation in a specific operation period outside the operation period (change the operation period by, for example, extending the operation period). However, if the process of extending the operation period based on the operation in the specific operation period is executed indefinitely, the operation period can be lengthened forever. The significance of setting a shorter period may be lost. Therefore, by limiting the extension of the operation period or the like, it is possible to cope with various game modes of the player as long as the significance of setting the operation period short can be ensured. Become.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the operation period in the operation effect is set in relation to the operation of the effect character provided in the gaming machine. Here, for example, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 49 (a), for example, a description will be given of a production accessory 300 provided on the game board 24 as an example. For example, the attraction for production 300 can be switched between a standby position (first position) that does not overlap the display screen G in the front-rear direction and a production position (second position) that overlaps the display screen G in the front-rear direction. Has become. For example, the production accessory 300 is connected to a driving unit 301 provided on the back surface of the game board 24, and the drive of the driving unit 301 is controlled by the production control device 82, so that the position of the production accessory 300. It is possible to switch between the effect position and the standby position.

  In the present embodiment, an operation corresponding effect in an operation effect is set as one mode of the switching operation of the effect accessory 300. The timing chart of FIG. 49B shows a case where an operation instruction effect occurs at the timing of t1, and a predetermined operation is performed on the operation operation unit 75 at the timing of t2 during the operation period. I have. At the timing of t1, the special effect product 300 is arranged at a standby position that does not overlap the display screen G. Then, based on the fact that the predetermined operation has been performed at the timing of t2, an operation-response effect is generated on the display screen G, and the effect character 300 is also switched from the standby position to the effect position. By the time t3 when the effect ends, the effect position is switched to the standby position. In the following description, the period in which the operation-response effect is performed is described as the same period as the period in which the switching operation of the special effects 300 is performed, and the period is also referred to as an operation period DT. In the present embodiment, the operation period DT is described as a fixed period. However, a plurality of operation patterns of the staging accessory 300 are set, and a plurality of operation periods DT are set correspondingly. It may be.

  The setting process of the operation instruction period in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In this embodiment, as described in the third embodiment, first, in step S2801, it is determined whether or not the specific operation valid flag is stored. If it is not stored, a process of setting a normal operation period (operation instruction period) is performed in step S2802, and the setting process ends. If the specific operation valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2807.

  In step S2807, a process of grasping the operation period DT of the special effect product 300 is executed. In this embodiment, since the operation period DT is stored as a fixed period in the ROM 243 or the like as described above, the configuration of the grasping process is extremely simplified. However, for example, in a configuration in which a plurality of operation patterns and a plurality of operation periods DT corresponding to the plurality of operation patterns are set, by linking the operation patterns with the effect patterns and the like on the display screen G, the effect patterns and the like are read. It is good also as composition which can also grasp | ascertain the operation | movement period DT while grasp | ascertaining the said operation pattern. In this way, it is possible to diversify the effect patterns and the operation patterns.

  After performing the process of grasping the operation period DT in step S2807, in step S2804, a process of grasping a specific operation period that can be set for the current operation period ST is performed. Thereafter, in step S2808, the current operation period is determined with respect to the normal operation period ST as the current operation period due to the relationship between the operation period DT obtained in step S2808 and the specific operation period obtained in step S2804. It is determined whether the period including the operation period can be set (extended). Specifically, in a period in which the current specific operation period is added, it is assumed that a predetermined operation is performed at the final timing of the added period, and from that timing, an operation corresponding production using the production accessory 300 is performed. Is executed, it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding effect can be ended before the end timing of the game. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the period in which the operation period DT is further added to the period in which the current specific operation period is added ends before the end timing of the fluctuation display time of the game times. . As a result, if it is determined that it is before the end timing of the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S2805, the period including the specific operation period is set as the current operation period, and the setting process ends. If it is determined in step S2808 that the timing is later than the end timing of the variable display time, the process advances to step S2802 to set a normal operation period without adding a specific operation period, and then perform the final setting. The process ends.

  The manner in which the operation period is changed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in the game cycle executed at the timing of t1 to t6, the operation period ST is set at the timing of t3 to t4, and the previous timing of t2 to t3 is set at the first specific operation period. It is assumed that the timing is set as TT1, and the subsequent timing from t4 to t5 is set as the second specific operation period TT2. In this case, for example, if a predetermined operation is performed on the staging operation unit 75 at the timing of t4.1 during the second specific operation period TT2, the game cycle executed at the subsequent timing of t7 to t12 is performed. When the operation effect is set, a process according to the predetermined operation is performed. Incidentally, assuming that the operation corresponding effect is executed based on the operation at the timing of t4.1, the operation corresponding effect ends at the timing of t4.2 after the operation period DT, and the game time ends t6. The timing is such that the stage for special effects 300 can return to the standby position at a timing before the timing of (1). Here, for convenience of explanation, the description will be made assuming that the length of the variable display time, the timing of the reach display, and the like between the game time started at the timing of t1 and the game time started at the timing of t7 are the same.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the game cycle started at the timing of t7, since the specific operation valid flag is stored as described above, the operation period DT is grasped in step S2807. At the same time, the process of grasping the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 is performed in step S2804, and the operation in the case where the period obtained by adding the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 to the normal operation period ST in step S2808 is set as the operation period. A determination is made as to whether or not the period DT falls within the game times. The example of FIG. 51 (b) shows a case where it is determined that the time falls within the game times. In this case, the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation are performed in the normal operation period ST as the current operation period. A period including the period TT2 is set as the current operation period (timing from t9 to t10). For example, when a predetermined operation is performed at a timing of t9.1 within the operation period set this time, an operation corresponding effect is executed, and the production accessory 300 is operated until the timing of t9.2 after the operation period DT. Return to the standby position (before the timing of t12 of the end of the game).

  Here, also in the present operation effect, the first specific operation period TT3 is set as a specific operation period at a timing from t8 to t9, which is a timing before the operation period, and is a timing after the operation period. The second specific operation period TT4 is set at a timing from t10 to t11. For example, if a predetermined operation is performed during the specific operation periods TT3 and TT4, a specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation. Then, even in the operation effect in the next and subsequent game rounds, it is determined whether or not it is possible to set an operation period including the specific operation period based on the specific operation valid flag. In this case, for example, assuming that a predetermined operation has been performed at the timing t11 (timing t11.1) at which the second specific operation period TT4 ends, the operation period DT is added, and the game period ends during the operation period DT. A determination is made as to whether or not the time has elapsed. According to the example of this figure, if the operation-response effect is started at t11.1, the operation-response effect ends at the timing of t11.2 after the operation period DT, and the timing is the end of the game time (timing of t12). ). As a result, in such a case, a normal operation period (timing from t9 to t10) is set instead of the operation period (timing from t8 to t11) including the specific operation period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the operation period is set in relation to the operation period DT of the production accessory 300, a problem occurs in the relationship between the operation end timing of the production accessory 300 and the game end timing. Absent. That is, for example, if the game turn ends even though the staging accessory 300 has not yet returned to the standby position, the next game turn can be started. Therefore, the operation periods of the special effects 300 in the last game round overlap. When such an event occurs, whether the operation of the staging accessory 300 corresponds to the previous game time or the current game time, and thus the previous game time ends. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of clearly notifying the result of each game round at the final stop because it is possible to determine whether or not the game has been performed. Therefore, if the operation period is set as described above, even if a predetermined operation (effective operation) is performed at the final timing of the operation period, the operation period DT of the staging accessory 300 corresponding to the operation is set to the relevant operation period. It is possible to appropriately secure the game within the game.

  In particular, if the staging accessory 300 with a physical action is applied to the operation-assisted staging, the predetermined operation involving the movement of the player and the action of the staging accessory 300 are combined to produce a further staging effect. Can be expected to increase. On the other hand, in the operation period DT of such an effect accessory 300, unlike the period in which the display effect is performed on the display screen G, it may be difficult to mechanically shorten or extend (particularly, shorten). In other words, in the display effect, it is possible to set a display effect according to the secured time. However, in order to execute the effect, in the effect item 300, the operation period DT must be secured in the first place. And the assumption is completely different from the case of the display effect. Therefore, for example, when the operation-response effect is realized by the display effect, the operation period can be changed, but when the operation-response effect is realized by the operation of the production accessory 300, the change is difficult. There is. On the other hand, if the length of the operation period DT is changed by changing the operation pattern of the production accessory 300, the processing load becomes extremely large, and the storage capacity for storing the production pattern becomes large. Inconveniences, such as an increase and further, the staging of the attraction 300 and the drive unit 301 are feared. Therefore, if the operation period is set on the premise of the operation period DT as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately enhance the effect of the effect while avoiding these inconveniences.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the execution timing of the operation period is changed based on the fact that a predetermined operation has been performed during the specific operation period. FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a process of setting an operation instruction period according to the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, if the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2801, the process of reading the operation timing during the previous specific operation period is executed in step S2809. As the operation timing, as described in the first embodiment, the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 stored in the invalid operation timing storage counter provided in the various counter areas 249. It can be grasped by referring to the value (step S2509). In other words, by referring to the values of the specific period counters TK1 and TK2, it is possible to know the amount of timing deviation from (before or after the start of) the previous operation period ST. In step S2809, this timing deviation is obtained. Know the quantity. Then, in step S2810, a process of reflecting (advancing or delaying) the deviation amount grasped in step S2809 in the start timing of the operation instruction effect is executed. If it is determined in step S2801 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, or after the process of step S2810 is performed, a process of setting a normal operation period is performed in step S2802, and then the setting process is performed. To end.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the length of the operation period is not changed based on the operation during the specific operation period (based on the fact that the specific operation valid flag is stored), and the start timing of the operation period is not changed. Done. This will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (a), in the game cycle executed at the timing of t1 to t6, the timing of t3 to t4 is set as the operation period ST, and before that, the timing of t2 to t3 is set to the first specific operation period. It is assumed that the timing is set as TT1, and then the timing from t4 to t5 is set as the second specific operation period TT2. Then, it is assumed that a predetermined operation has been performed on the staging operation unit 75 at the timing of t4.1 during the second specific operation period TT2. Here, a period from t4 to t4.1 (a period corresponding to the value of the second specific period counter TK2) will be described as a period A.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (b), when a predetermined operation outside the operation period is received and an operation effect occurs in the game time executed from the timing t7 to the timing t12, the operation should be performed from the time t9.1 to the time t10. 1 is set as the operation period, before that, the timing from t8.1 to t9.1 is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and thereafter, the timing from t10.1 to t11.1 is set as the second specific operation period. What has been set as TT2 is changed as follows. In other words, the operation period is not changed in length, but starts at a timing of t9.2, which is later than the period A from t9.1, and ends at a timing of t10.2, which is later than the period A from t10.1. Although the length of the first specific operation period is not changed, the first specific operation period is started at a timing of t8.2, which is later than the time period A from time t8.1, and ends at a timing of t9.2, which is later than the time period A from time t9.1. Although the length of the second specific operation period is not changed, the second specific operation period is started at a timing of the period A, which is later than t10.1, and ends at a timing of the period A, which is later than t11.1. As a result, when a predetermined operation is performed on the staging operation unit 75 at the timing of t9.3, which is a timing between t10.1 and t10.2, it is treated as valid, and the operation corresponding effect is performed. Be executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to cope with a deviation from the operation period simply by changing the start timing of the operation period without changing the operation period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the start timing of the operation period is changed, the length itself of the operation period is not changed. In this way, it is possible to match the operation mode of the player without requiring a significant change in the configuration in the operation effect.

  In the process of changing the start timing of the operation period (step S2810), the change on the rear side in particular may be limited in relation to the fluctuation display time of the game times. That is, if the start timing is shifted too far behind, an event may occur such that the operation period continues despite the end of the game times. Therefore, in such a case, it may be configured to be shifted to the rear as much as possible in accordance with the fluctuation display time of the game times, or may be configured to not shift to the rear in the first place.

<Sixth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the effect pattern of the operation effect can be changed based on the fact that a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 during the specific operation period. FIG. 54A is a flowchart showing a setting process of an operation effect pattern in the present embodiment, and FIG. 54B is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of each effect pattern. As described above, the operation effect pattern setting process is a process (step S2106) executed as part of the operation effect process (step S1804) activated at the start of the game round (variation start process).

  In the operation effect pattern setting process, the effect pattern table is obtained from the various table storage area 245, and the random number counter for effect lottery is obtained from the various counter areas 249, and the effect pattern of the current operation effect is set. is there. In the present embodiment, the selection probability of the effect pattern is set to be different depending on the presence or absence of the operation during the specific operation period.

  That is, in the operation effect pattern setting processing, it is determined in step S2901 whether or not the specific operation storage flag is stored. If it is determined in step S2901 that the specific operation storage flag is not stored, and the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit 75 during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect, the process proceeds to step S2902. The effect pattern A is set so as to be selected with high probability as the current operation effect. Also, in step S2901, it is determined that the specific operation storage flag is stored, and if a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect, step S2901 is performed. In S2903, the effect pattern B is set to be selected with a high probability as the current operation effect. After executing the processing in step S2902 or S2903, the present setting processing ends.

  As shown in FIG. 54B, the effect pattern A and the effect pattern B differ, for example, in the content of the operation instruction effect. More specifically, the size of the button image imitating the effecting operation unit 75 is larger in the effect pattern B than in the effect pattern A, as a display image for an operation instruction prompting the operation of the effecting operation unit 75. Is set to By the way, in the effect pattern table acquired in the operation effect pattern setting process, regardless of the presence or absence of the specific operation storage flag, the effect pattern B is selected as the degree of expectation that the game result of the current game is a big hit is higher. It's easier. Therefore, when the operation instruction effect of the effect pattern B is executed, the player expects that the current game time is a jackpot result.

  As described above, based on the operation during the specific operation period outside the operation period, the effect pattern of the next and subsequent operation effects is configured to be different, so that at least the operation performed even outside the operation period is reflected. Even if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, the meaning of performing the operation can be generated.

  In this case, since the degree of expectation of the jackpot result is changed to a higher side, it is easy for the player to sense the significance of performing the operation. Conversely, if the degree of expectation of the jackpot is changed to a lower side, the user may feel that the operation has been performed outside the operation period as a penalty.

  In the operation effect, since the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect before the operation of the player is performed is changed, it is possible to grasp that the previous operation is reflected before the operation. Therefore, it becomes easy to feel the significance of performing the previous operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, among the operation effects, the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect is configured to be different. However, from the viewpoint of generating the significance of the operation performed in the previous operation effect, the effect pattern is not limited to the operation instruction effect effect pattern. Instead, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the effect patterns of the operation explanation effect and the operation corresponding effect are made different. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the selectivity of another effect pattern such as a game effect or a preliminary notice is different based on the previous operation.

<Seventh embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, one operation (operation counter AC = 1) on the staging operation unit 75 is treated as a predetermined operation. However, in the present embodiment, the operation is performed according to the number of times the staging operation unit 75 is operated. It is configured to determine whether or not to be handled as a predetermined operation.

  FIG. 55A is a flowchart showing the operation grasping process in the present embodiment. As described above, the operation grasping process is a process (step S1303) executed as a part of various effect processes periodically started by the MPU 242.

  In the present embodiment, after making an affirmative determination in step S2401 and performing the addition processing of the operation counter AC in step S2402, the process proceeds to step S2410. In step S2410, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the value of the operation counter AC after performing the addition process in step S2402 from the various table storage areas 245 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the lottery table is set so that the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect differs depending on the operation counter AC as well as the game result of the current game. More specifically, if the current game result is a jackpot result, if the value of the operation counter AC is “1” to “5”, the winning rate is set to 20%, and if it is “6” to “10”. For example, it is set to 70%, and if it is "11" or more, it is set to 95%. The larger the value of the operation counter AC is, the higher the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect is set. When the current game result is a deviation result, the winning rate is set to 5% when the value of the operation counter AC is “1” to “5”, and to 50% when the value of the operation counter AC is “6” to “10”. If the value is equal to or more than "11", the value is set to 80%. When compared with the same value of the operation counter AC, the winning rate is lower than in the case of the big hit result, but the higher the value of the operation counter AC, the higher the winning rate. It is set as follows.

  Then, the corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed in step S2406, and if it is determined in step S2407 that the winning has been achieved, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2408, and the operation grasping process ends. If no operation has been performed in step S2401, or if a negative determination has been made in step S2407, the operation comprehension processing ends. If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation is outside the operation period, a corresponding process outside the period is executed in step S2409, and then the operation grasping process ends.

  Here, as described above, the greater the number of operations, the higher the winning rate. Therefore, the winning rate of the next operation is higher than that of the previous operation. In addition, since the operation grasping process is a process that is periodically started, a generated lottery is performed every time a predetermined operation is performed. As described above, if the winning rate is increased in accordance with the number of operations, the more the player performs the operation, the more easily the effect corresponding to the operation is performed, so that the player feels that the operation was worthwhile. In addition, since the lottery is performed a plurality of times during the operation period, even if the player does not win at the previous operation, if the operation period remains, the operation can be performed again and the lottery can be received. It is possible to further increase the significance of repeating the operation within.

  Next, the processing outside the operation period (step S2409) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2501, it is determined whether or not the current operation is in any specific operation period, and if not, the corresponding processing is terminated. If it is during any of the specific operation periods, it is determined in step S2502 whether or not a specific operation valid flag is stored. If it is stored, the process proceeds to step S2503; if not, step S2509 is performed. Proceed to the side process.

  When the process proceeds to step S2503, first, in step S2503, a process of adding the specific operation counter BC is performed, and in step S2513, a process of adding the value of the invalid counter CC to the specific operation counter BC is performed. This process is a process for reflecting the number of operations during the specific operation period in a situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored in the number of operations during the specific operation period in a situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored. .

  In a succeeding step S2514, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the value of the specific operation counter BC after performing the adding process of the steps S2503 and S2513 from the various table storage area 245 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 56B, the lottery table is basically the same as the lottery table in FIG. 55B. That is, not only the game result of the current game, but also the winning rate of the operation corresponding effect is set to be different depending on the specific operation counter BC, and the winning rate increases as the value of the specific operation counter BC increases. Is set to Further, when compared with the same value of the specific operation counter BC, the game result is set so that the big hit result is out of order and the winning rate is higher than the result.

  Then, after storing the operation flag in step S2505, the corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed in step S2506. If it is determined in the following step S2507 that the winning has been achieved, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2508, and the corresponding processing ends. If it is determined in step S2507 that the game has not been won, the process ends.

  The case where it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored and the process proceeds to the process of step S2509 is the same as the process of steps S2509 to S2512 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted. .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the occurrence probability of the operation corresponding effect is different depending on the number of operations during the operation period, and the number of operations during the specific operation period outside the operation period is changed to the next or subsequent operation. The composition was able to be reflected in the production. That is, when an operation is performed during a specific operation period in a state where the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the number of operations is added to the non-valid counter CC (step S2510), and the specific operation storage flag is stored. (Step S2512). As a result, the specific operation valid flag is stored at the time of the next operation effect, and the operation outside the operation period is also treated as valid (the processing of step S2503 is executed). Then, not only the number of operations during the specific operation period (outside the operation period) in the state where the specific operation valid flag is stored, but also the number of operations in the state where the specific operation valid flag is not stored during the specific operation period The number of operations is reflected (step S2513), and a lottery process of an operation corresponding effect is performed (step S2506).

  As described above, when the occurrence rate of the operation-response effect is different according to the number of operations during the operation period, the operation-response effect is performed based on the operation skill of the player (eg, the number of operations that can be performed during the operation period is large or small). Will be different. In this case, for example, an inconvenience may occur such that it is difficult for some players to produce an operation corresponding effect. On the other hand, it is considered that the configuration in which the occurrence rate of the effect is varied according to the number of operations as described above is considered to sufficiently contribute to the improvement in the participation rate of the player in the effect, and in order to enhance the effect of the effect, There are sufficient merits to adopt this configuration. Therefore, if the configuration described above is capable of reflecting the number of operations outside the operation period in the occurrence rate, it is possible to easily produce operation-response effects while obtaining the advantage of enhancing such effect effects. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience of being unable to do so.

<Eighth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, in the seventh embodiment, the number of operations outside the operation period (during the specific operation period) is also reflected in the number of operations during the operation period. During the specified operation period).

  FIG. 57A is a part of a flowchart showing the operation grasp processing in the present embodiment. It should be noted that the processing omitted in FIG. 57A is the same as the processing in the seventh embodiment.

  That is, after the addition processing of the operation counter AC is performed in step S2403, the number of operations (specific operation counter BC) outside the operation period is compared with the number of operations during the operation period (operation counter AC) in step S2411. Execute the addition process. After that, in step S2410, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the operation counter AC after the process of step S2411 is executed. That is, for example, if the specific operation valid flag is stored in the operation effect, the number of operations (BC) in the first specific operation period TT1 is added to the number of operations (AC) in the subsequent operation period. Then, the lottery of the operation corresponding effect is performed at the added number of times.

  FIG. 57B is a part of a flowchart showing the out-of-period correspondence processing in the present embodiment. It should be noted that the processes omitted in FIG. 57 (b) are the same as the processes in the seventh embodiment.

  That is, after performing the addition processing of the specific operation counter BC in step S2503, in step S2515, the number of operations (specific operation counter BC) outside the operation period in the state where the specific operation valid flag is stored is stored. Then, a process of adding the number of operations outside the operation period (invalid counter CC) and the number of operations during the operation period (operation counter AC) in a state where the specific operation valid flag is not stored is executed. Thereafter, in step S2514, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the specific operation counter BC after the process of step S2515 is executed. That is, for example, in a situation where a specific operation valid flag is stored in the operation effect, not only the number of operations (CC) during the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 when the valid flag is not stored, but also the validity The number of operations (AC) performed during the operation period in the state where the flag is stored and the number of operations performed during the current specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 are added, and the occurrence of the operation corresponding effect is determined by the added number. The configuration is performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the seventh embodiment, the number of operations during a specific operation period in a situation where an operation is not valid (a situation where a specific operation valid flag is not stored) is determined by In addition to reflecting the number of operations during the specific operation period in a situation where the operation has become valid (a state where the specific operation valid flag is stored), the number of operations during the specific operation period is added to the number of operations during the operation period. Is reflected, and the number of operations during the operation period can be reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period in a state where the operation is valid, so that it is possible to respond to more various operation modes.

  In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to reflect the accumulated number of operations in the current operation effect based on an operation of the player (for example, a predetermined operation such as a long press of the effect operation unit 75). It may be configured. In this way, the active participation of the player can be further promoted.

<Ninth embodiment>
This embodiment is different from the seventh and eighth embodiments in the configuration of the operation effect generation lottery. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the operation effect generation lottery process in this embodiment. As described above, the operation effect generation lottery is a process (step S2102) that is performed as part of the operation effect process that is started at the start of the game round (variation start process), and a game that performs super reach display. This is a process for deciding whether or not to perform an operation effect at a time. Incidentally, as described above, in this lottery, the higher the degree of expectation that the game result of the game round is the jackpot result, the easier it is to win (operational effects are more likely to occur).

  Now, the operation effect generation lottery in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 58A, a process of acquiring the value of the invalid counter CC is performed in step S3001, and various processes are performed in step S3002. The lottery process is performed by referring to the lottery table for the operation effect generation lottery from the table storage area 245, and then the lottery process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 58B, the lottery table acquired in step S3002 is set so that the larger the value of the ineffective counter CC, the lower the winning probability. That is, the operation effect is less likely to occur as the number of operations during the specific operation period increases when the operation is not valid (a state where the specific operation valid flag is not stored).

  By doing as described above, it is possible to avoid an event that the degree of expectation of the operation effect changes according to the number of operations when the operation is ineffective. That is, as described above, if the configuration is such that the number of operations at the time of ineffectiveness is reflected in the number of operations at the time of validity, the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect after the operation is not only determined by the number of operations at the time of validity but also the number of operations at the time of ineffective Change. Then, despite the fact that the occurrence rate of the operation-response effect is made different according to the jackpot expectation degree to increase the degree of attention when the operation-response effect is generated, An inconvenience that the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect is not linked to the jackpot expectation degree may occur. In other words, for example, when the number of operations in the non-valid state is large, even if the number of operations is small in the next operation effect, the operation-response effect is likely to occur, and as a result, although the game result is a departure result A situation may arise in which an operation-response effect must be generated. Then, in order to eliminate such a situation, it is considered that a configuration in which the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of the out-of-hit result is reduced, and the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of the result of the big hit is increased. Can be As a result, in the case of the jackpot result, the operation effects are concentrated and occur, and the inconvenience that the relationship between the number of operations and the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effects may not be ensured may occur. Therefore, as described above, by making the occurrence rate of the operation effect itself lower as the number of operations in the ineffective state is larger, the operation effect is not produced even if the result is out of relation with the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience from occurring.

<Tenth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the operation during the specific operation period is valid in relation to the hold information. FIG. 59A is a flowchart illustrating the hold information grasping process in the present embodiment. As already described, the hold information grasping process is a process executed in step S1603 of the hold control process (FIG. 28) based on the reception of any hold command from the main control device 81 side.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), first, in step S3101, based on the currently received suspension command, information on the game result of the suspension information related to the suspension command and information on the variable display time are grasped. . Then, in step S3102, a process of storing the obtained information in the corresponding holding areas 251 and 252 is executed. Incidentally, in each of the above embodiments, basically, the processing of step S3101 and step S3102 is respectively executed.

  After executing the processing of step S3102, an operation effect generation lottery is executed in step S3103. This processing is similar to the processing of the above-described step S2102 and the like, and the specification of the effect contents of the game times for the hold information is performed at a timing earlier than the start of the game times for the hold information. This is the process. In step S3104, it is determined based on the processing result in step S3103 whether or not the operation effect has been won. If not, the hold information comprehension processing is terminated as it is, and if it has been won, the processing for storing the operation effect presence flag in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244 is executed in step S3105. The hold information grasp processing ends. The operation effect flag is a process for the MPU 242 to recognize that the hold information corresponding to the execution of the operation effect exists in the hold information stored in the hold areas 251, 252.

  FIG. 59B is a flowchart illustrating a part of the out-of-period correspondence processing according to the present embodiment. It should be noted that the processes omitted in FIG. 59 (b) can apply the respective processes of the above embodiments.

  In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2516, and it is determined whether the above-mentioned operation effect flag is stored. If the operation effect flag is stored, the process from step S2509 is executed. If the flag is not stored, the process ends.

  In other words, if an operation during the specific operation period is performed in a situation where the operation outside the operation period is not valid, if there is an operation corresponding to the operation effect in the stored hold information, the operation is stored and A corresponding process is performed. On the other hand, even if the operation outside the operation period is not valid, even if the operation is during the specific operation period, if there is no operation information corresponding to the operation effect in the stored hold information, the storage of the operation and the No corresponding processing is performed.

  In other words, if the hold information corresponding to the operation effect that can reflect the operation during the current specific operation period exists in the hold areas 251, 252, the operation during the specific operation period is stored. In this configuration, the operation is not stored, so that the processing configuration can be greatly simplified. In addition, it is highly likely that the operation in the operation effect for the stored hold information is operated by the same player who performed the operation during the current specific operation period. This makes it possible to more accurately follow the operation of the player who performs the operation outside the operation period.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or some or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, all or some of the various configurations described in the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exhibited) of each component to be combined is ensured. The following configurations may be individually applied to a new configuration formed by a combination of the embodiments, or some or all of them may be applied in combination.

  (1) Although the validity / invalidity of the operation of the specific operation period in the next and subsequent operation effects is switched based on the operation during the specific operation period, the operation of the current operation effect during the specific operation period is enabled / disabled. May be switched. For example, if the operation is performed in the first specific operation period TT1, the operation in the second specific operation period TT2 may be treated as valid, or if the operation is performed repeatedly in any one of the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2. May be treated as valid after a predetermined number of operations (second and third times).

  (2) Although the specific operation period is provided so as to be continuous before and after the operation period, it may be provided at a predetermined interval. In this case, the predetermined interval and the length of the specific operation period may be set so as to be included in one game time in relation to the length of the variable display time of the game times.

  (3) The specific operation period may be provided on one side such as only the front side of the operation period or only the rear side thereof. The configuration provided on one side may be configured based on, for example, operation information before this time. Specifically, if the operation information operated in the front specific operation period is stored, only the front side is valid or the operation period is extended to the front side, or conversely, the rear specific operation period If the operation information operated in is stored, only the rear side may be made valid or the operation period may be extended to the rear side.

  (4) In the configuration in which the operation period is changed based on the operation information during the specific operation period, the operation period may not be extended by the specific operation period but may be extended to the operation timing during the specific operation period. Good. Further, the configuration may be such that the operation timing is extended with a grace period of a predetermined period. With a configuration in which the operation timing is extended with a delay, even if the previous operation timing is slightly different from the current operation timing, it is possible to treat the operation timing as effective.

  (5) In a configuration in which the operation period is changed based on the operation information during the specific operation period, the next operation period is performed not only during the specific operation period but also based on the operation information (operation timing and number of operations) during the operation period. May be changed. For example, when the player performs an operation at a predetermined timing at which an operation instruction is executed during the operation period (for example, a timing at which “press!” Is displayed), the player makes an exquisite timing according to the operation instruction. The operation may be determined to be possible and the operation period may be shortened. In this way, the operation effects can be more matched according to the operation mode of the player.

  (6) As the display of the operation period, the period display section KP is displayed, and the area of the progress display area JP is changed as the operation period elapses. However, the display of the operation period is not limited to this. For example, an analog period display or a digital period display may be used.

  (7) In the configuration in which the area of the progress display area JP is changed with the elapse of the operation period, the change speed (update cycle) may be changed. In this way, it is possible to deal with a change in the operation period without changing the size (length in the horizontal direction) of the entire period display unit KP.

  (8) Modifications of the operation period and the operation instruction effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 60A, when an operation period or an operation instruction effect is executed at a timing from t2 to t3, an operation is performed at a timing of t1 during a specific operation period earlier than that. Suppose. In this case, as the subsequent operation effect, the operation period is not changed at the timing from t2 to t3, and the operation instruction effect is set to start at the time t2.1, which is a timing before the previous time t1. . Note that the timing of t2.1 corresponds to the specific operation period in each embodiment, and the operation performed at the timing of t1 in the current operation effect is treated as valid. Then, the operation instruction effect started at the timing of t2.1 ends at the timing of t2.2. In this case, the operation instruction effect may end at the timing t3 when the operation period ends, or the operation instruction effect may end at a timing earlier than that. If the configuration is such that the operation instruction effect is ended at a timing before t3, the content (length) of the operation instruction effect does not need to be changed, and the configuration is simplified. Although the operation on the front side of the operation period has been described, it is needless to say that the operation is limited to only the front side, and the end timing of the operation instruction effect may be changed (earlier) for the operation on the rear side. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the operation period and the operation instruction effect are executed at the timing from t2 to t3, the start of the operation period (t2) as in FIG. 60 (a). When the operation is performed at a timing t1 that is shifted to the front side, the operation instruction effect may be shifted to the rear side instead of the front side. That is, assuming that the period of the shift between t1 and t2 is P1, the operation instruction effect is started at the timing of t2.1 by shifting backward from t2 by the period of P2 as a period equal to or longer than P1. And In this way, the player operates the operation instruction effect earlier by P1 than the start of the operation instruction effect. Therefore, by delaying the operation instruction effect itself, the timing of t1.1 when the operation is advanced earlier by P1. Can be kept within the operation period. Therefore, various operations can be supported only by changing the operation instruction effect without changing the operation period. Note that, similarly to the above, the end timing of the operation instruction effect may be changed (earlier) for the rear operation.

  As shown in FIG. 61, the display mode of the period display unit KP may be changed. That is, in the case where the operation period or the operation instruction effect is executed at the timing from t2 to t3, it is assumed that the operation is performed at the timing of t1 during the specific operation period. In this case, the operation period and the execution period of the operation instruction effect are not changed, and the width of the period display unit KP is set to be changed. Then, as in the above (7), the change speed (update cycle) of the area of the progress display area JP in the period display section KP is changed. With this configuration, the player can clearly grasp that the length of the operation period (actually, valid / invalid of the specific operation period) has been changed without changing the execution period of the operation instruction effect. it can.

  (9) A modification of the configuration according to the number of operations as in the seventh to ninth embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the case where the timing from t1 to t3 is set as the operation period as shown in FIG. 62 (a), for example, the operation is performed in the first mode PA in which the player can perform the rapid-fire operation as an operation mode, and before the time t3. It is assumed that the specified number of times (for example, 11 times in FIG. 55 (b) and FIG. 56 (b), the number of times that the operation corresponding effect is most likely to occur) is reached at timing t2. In this case, an operation corresponding effect is performed at a timing from t2 to t2.1. On the other hand, when the continuous operation is performed in the second mode PB that is slower than the first mode PA, the operation is started from the timing of t1 to the timing of t3 of the operation period despite the start of the operation. The specified number cannot be reached, and reaches the specified number only at the timing of t2.2. In this case, for example, at the timing of t2.2, the game round may have ended rather than the specific operation period. Therefore, for example, regardless of the length of the specific operation period or the number of game times, information that the specified number of times has been reached at least at the timing of t2.2 is stored, and the information can be reflected in the next operation effect. It may be. In this way, even after the end of the operation period, the player's active participation in the game, which has been operated up to the specified number of times, can be reflected in the subsequent game contents, This makes it possible to enhance the impression that the player and the gaming machine are integrally creating an effect.

  FIG. 62 (b) shows a configuration in which an operation corresponding effect is performed at a timing of t4 to t5 after a predetermined grace period has elapsed after the end of the operation period of t1 to t3. That is, even if the specified number of times has been reached at the timing of t2 before t3 by the first mode PA, the operation corresponding effect does not occur immediately, and the operation corresponding effect is performed from the timing of t4. Then, assuming that the operation is performed at the timing of PB in which the repetitive operation is later than that of the first mode PA, the specified number of times has been reached at the timing of t2.1 before the timing t4, although the timing was not in time for the timing of t3. And In this case, as in the case where the operation is performed in the first mode PA, the operation corresponding effect is executed at the timing of t4. By providing the grace period in this way, even if the operation during the operation period cannot be made in time, it is not necessary to change the operation-response effect itself, so that various games can be achieved while simplifying the configuration. Can respond.

  Note that, for example, the stage accessory 300 is moved from the standby position to the preparation position within the grace period (t3.1), and thereafter, a predetermined operation is performed including the grace period (after the specified number of times). ), It may be configured to operate to the production position. In this way, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the operation of the production accessory 300 and to suppress an event that the operation corresponding production cannot be performed depending on the operation period DT.

  Further, the configuration in which the grace period is provided as described above is not limited to the configuration of the continuous operation, and may be applied to another configuration. That is, for example, the specific operation period and the grace period may be linked to each other, and thereafter, the operation corresponding effect may be performed.

  (10) The present invention may be applied not only to a configuration for forcing a continuous operation but also to a configuration for performing automatic continuous hits based on an operation of the effect operation unit 75. That is, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the operation period is set at the timing from t1 to t2, and the staging operation unit 75 is operated accordingly (the pressing operation is continued), the automatic continuous hitting function is performed. , T2 or at a timing earlier than the specified number of times. As a result, an operation corresponding effect is generated. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), when the staging operation unit 75 has been operated from the timing of t1.1 before t1, the period from t1.1 to t1 Instead of treating the operation as not valid, the operation is treated as valid. In this way, even if the operation is performed before the operation period, the operation can be completely invalidated, and the significance of the operation can be generated.

  In this case, for example, the configuration may be such that the speed of the automatic continuous hitting is reduced. By doing so, it is possible to reach the specified number of times at the same / substantially the same timing as when the operation is performed from the normal timing of t1, and the processing configuration for executing the subsequent operation corresponding effect is greatly simplified. It can be. The case where the operation is performed before the operation period has been described. However, even during the operation period, when the operation is performed some time after the start, the speed of the automatic continuous hit is changed (to be faster). May be applied.

  (11) Based on the fact that the special operation valid flag is stored (the predetermined operation is performed during the special operation period), the operation is switched between valid / invalid during the special operation period. Alternatively or additionally, the configuration may be such that the valid / invalid operation during the operation period is switched based on the fact that the special operation valid flag is stored. Alternatively, in addition to or in addition to the above, a configuration may be employed in which the probability of switching between valid / invalid of the operation during this operation period is changed. According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to switch the validity / invalidity of the operation during the operation period based on the fact that the operation cannot be performed during the operation period (the predetermined operation is performed during the special operation period). Becomes Specifically, if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, the probability of occurrence of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the operation period is reduced, while the probability of occurrence of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific operation period is increased. With this configuration, it is possible to generate an operation corresponding effect at a timing that matches the operation mode of the player.

  (12) As the special operation period, the first special operation period is provided before the operation period and the second special operation period is provided after the operation period. However, any one of these may be provided. Further, although both the front and rear sides are usually set, at least one of the front side and the rear side may be set according to the fluctuation display time of the game times and the effect pattern. In particular, depending on the variable display time, if an operation is performed at the final timing of the operation instruction effect, if the operation-response effect is performed based on the operation, the game round will be completed, and so on. 2. There is a case where there is not enough time to provide the special operation period. Therefore, if the configuration is determined based on the variable display time and the effect pattern, the special operation period can be provided without using a complicated configuration such as changing the variable display time and the effect pattern of the game times. It becomes possible.

  Further, for example, even in a configuration in which a plurality of operation effects are executed in one game time, both can be set in one operation effect as described above, and one may be set in another operation effect as described above. Good.

  (13) The operation effect is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, but may be performed by another effect notification unit. In addition, the effect of the game times is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, but may be performed by another effect notification means.

  (14) The effect operation unit 75 is connected to the effect control device 82, and the effect control device 82 is configured to grasp the operation and execute a process corresponding to the operation (operation-response effect). The unit 75 may be connected to another control device such as the main control device 81 or the display control device 212 to execute the operation and a process corresponding to the operation.

  (15) Although the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is grasped by periodic processing (various effect processing), the operation may be grasped only during a predetermined period. Specifically, the configuration may be such that the operation grasping process for grasping the operation is started only during the operation period or the specific operation period.

  (16) Another type of pachinko machine, such as a pachinko machine, which is different from the above-described embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of a special device, or a game ball in a specific region of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a right is entered and a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols has been established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is provided to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Furthermore, the game machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

<About the inventions extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

  In addition, the invention described in each of the following feature groups is described as "for example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a hit game is triggered when a game ball enters a starting ball provided in a game area. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state such as a state, etc. In addition, for example, in a display device provided in the gaming machine, a variation display of a picture is started, and when the variation display is finally stopped, the above described display is performed. A display effect for one game, in which a stop result corresponding to a lottery result is displayed, is executed (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853). However, there is still room for improvement in this regard. "

<Characteristic A group>
Feature A1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function of executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
With
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period,
An operation-response effect means for executing an operation-response effect by the predetermined informing means or another informing means when the grasping means grasps that the operating means has been operated within the predetermined operation period; (A function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82).
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
A storage unit (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing specific operation information as information in which the operation within the specific period is obtained by the obtaining unit is provided. Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that the player is instructed to operate the operation unit, and when the player operates the operation unit based on the operation instruction, an operation corresponding effect is performed. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be In particular, by restricting the operation of the operation means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that attention to the game can be more effectively increased.

  On the other hand, if the operation is limited during the predetermined operation period, some players may not be able to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period, and may not be able to see the operation corresponding effect. Therefore, when an operation is performed within a specific period as a period different from the predetermined operation period, if a storage unit capable of storing the specific operation information as the operation information is provided, the operation timing of the player can be reduced. The information can be specified later on the machine side. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine as described above, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Note that the configuration that “a specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period” may be limited to “a specific period is set before or after the predetermined operation period”. . With this configuration, it is possible to respond to the operation of the player who has operated before or after the predetermined operation period, particularly as the player who could not perform the operation during the predetermined operation period. Become.

  Feature A2. Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (step S2502 by the effect control device 82). The gaming machine according to feature A1, further comprising a function of executing processing).

  According to the above configuration, it is determined based on the specific operation information whether or not to execute an operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated. In other words, when the operating means is operated, an operation corresponding effect may or may not be performed depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information. By doing so, it becomes possible to execute an operation corresponding effect in accordance with various operation modes of the player, and it is possible to more suitably achieve the effect of the feature A1.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein the determination unit determines whether or not the operation corresponding effect can be performed when the operation unit is operated during the specific period.

  According to the above configuration, the operation during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and if the operation during the specific period is further performed, it is determined based on the specific operation information whether the operation corresponding effect can be performed. With this configuration, it is possible to execute or not to perform the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period. In addition, if the determination target is limited to the specific period, the operation corresponding process can be smoothly performed during the operation period without going through the determination. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the operation effect.

  Feature A4. The game according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the storage unit is configured to be able to store, as the specific operation information, an operation timing of the operation unit performed during the specific period. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, the operation timing during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and based on the operation timing, for example, in the next and subsequent operation effects, the length and timing of the operation period and the specific period are changed, Various countermeasures can be performed, such as determining whether or not to execute an operation corresponding effect depending on the operation timing. Therefore, an operation effect can be suitably executed according to various operation modes of the player.

Feature A5. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one game round.

  According to the above configuration, since the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one game time, for example, the same player can participate in the front operation effect and the rear operation effect in one game time High in nature. Therefore, even if the specific operation information operated outside the predetermined operation period (specific period) in the front operation effect is used in the rear operation effect, the same operation is performed (for example, from the predetermined operation period). Therefore, even if the operation outside the operation period is permitted, no inconvenience is likely to occur.

Feature A6. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The operation effect can be executed at a predetermined timing in the game times,
The gaming machine according to Feature A4 or Feature A5, wherein the storage means is configured to be capable of holding and storing even after the end of one game round.

  According to the above configuration, it becomes possible to store the specific operation information operated during the specific period across game times. Thus, for example, even in the case of an operation effect performed in different game times, the specific operation information can be reflected on the operation effect.

  Feature A7. Erasing means capable of erasing the specific operation information stored in the storage means based on the satisfaction of a predetermined erasing condition (a function of executing demonstration screen processing by effect control device 82) The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, comprising:

  According to the above configuration, inconvenience due to the specific operation information being stored forever (for example, the operation information of the predecessor player is reflected in the operation effect even though the player has been changed) Can be avoided.

Feature A8. A predetermined operation unit operated by a player (operation unit 75 for production and a firing handle 54);
The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein the erasing means has a configuration capable of erasing the specific operation information based on an operation of the operation unit.

  According to the above-described configuration, some players may want to erase the specific operation information before the erasure condition is satisfied. If the erasure is enabled based on the operation of the operation unit, the needs of such a player may be reduced. It is also possible to respond to.

  As the predetermined operation unit, for example, as a game machine provided with a launching means capable of launching a game ball in a game area, an operation of a launching handle for operating the launching means can be considered. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the shooting handle is rotated from the initial position toward the maximum operation position and a game ball is fired with a firing intensity according to the rotation operation amount, the shooting handle is arranged at the initial position. The operation of the operation unit may be performed by deleting the specific operation information.

Feature A9. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit (reserved ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number (four), and
With respect to the special information stored in the information storage means, a determination unit for sequentially determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means being a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, a privilege granting means (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player Function to execute the game state transition process),
With respect to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquiring means, information corresponding to a result of the assignment determination when the predetermined special information is a target of the assignment determination, and the predetermined special information being the assignment determination Destination specifying means for performing a process of specifying at a timing earlier than the target of,
With
The feature A7 or feature A8, wherein the erasing means is capable of erasing the specific operation information based on a result of the specifying process by the destination specifying means being a predetermined result. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which a plurality of pieces of special information obtained by satisfying the acquisition condition are stored, information corresponding to a result of the assignment determination at a timing earlier than the special information is a target of the assignment determination. Is specified, and the specific operation information is deleted based on the fact that the specified result is the predetermined result. With this configuration, it is possible to cope with a situation in which the specific operation information should not be used in relation to the special information stored in the information storage unit (for example, when performing a special operation effect). Becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the operation effect in relation to other effects.

Feature A10. Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (step S2502 by the effect control device 82). Function to execute processing)
The determination unit can set a timing at which the operation corresponding effect is allowed to be executed when the operation unit is operated in the specific period after the next time, based on an operation timing of the specific operation information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, further comprising: a setting unit (a function of executing the processing of step S2809 by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to set the timing at which the next and subsequent operations are treated as valid (permitting the execution of the operation corresponding effect) based on the operation timing during the specific period. An operation effect according to the mode can be achieved.

  Feature A11. The setting unit allows the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation unit in one specific period before or after the predetermined operation period as the operation timing, while the other of the predetermined operation period The gaming machine according to feature A10, wherein execution of the operation-related effect based on an operation of the operation unit in a specific period can be restricted.

  For example, depending on the timing of execution of the operation effect, there is a case where one side before and after the predetermined operation period has a margin during the operation, and the other side does not have a margin depending on the timing of the operation effect. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to easily execute the operation corresponding effect.

  In addition, as for the operation effect, it is considered that the effect is enhanced when generated at a timing closer to the climax of the game time than in relation to the game time effect. Therefore, in the above-described configuration, if the permitted side is the front side of the predetermined operation period and the restricted side is the rear side, the game rendition has been completed (further, the next game rendition has been started). However, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the operation corresponding effect is performed despite the above.

  Feature A12. The setting unit executes the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated at a timing up to the operation timing stored in the specific operation information in a specific period after the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine according to feature A10 or feature A11, wherein the gaming machine is set to be allowed.

  According to the above configuration, in the specific period after the predetermined operation period, if the timing up to the stored operation timing is permitted instead of allowing the full period, the relationship with the game rendition effect can be achieved. As described above, it is possible to respond to the operation to some extent even in the rear specific period in which it is considered that there is not enough time to execute the operation corresponding effect.

  It should be noted that, in place of or in addition to “timing until the stored operation timing”, “to a timing delayed by a predetermined period from the stored operation timing” is configured to further allow a shift in the operation timing. It is also possible.

  Feature A13. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the storage unit is configured to be able to store the number of operations of the operation unit performed during the specific period as the specific operation information. .

  According to the above configuration, the number of operations during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and based on the number of operations, for example, in the next and subsequent operation effects, the effect mode is changed, and the execution condition of the operation corresponding effect is changed. Various actions, such as changing, can be performed. Therefore, an operation effect can be suitably executed according to various operation modes of the player.

  Feature A14. The operation corresponding effect means is configured to be capable of changing the execution probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the number of times the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period. A gaming machine according to A13.

  According to the above configuration, the execution probability of the operation-response effect varies depending on the number of operations within the predetermined operation period. Therefore, the execution probability of the operation-response effect varies depending on the number of times the player can operate. For this reason, for example, if the number of protruding parts during the specific period is stored in the storage means and the execution probability of the operation-response effect is changed based on the number, a game player who can perform many operations can not perform many games It is possible for even a person to execute the operation corresponding effect with a fair probability.

Feature A15. A period setting means for setting the predetermined operation period (a function of executing the process of step S2204 by the effect control device 82);
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A14, wherein the period setting means sets a predetermined operation period in the current operation effect from a plurality of period information having different period lengths. .

  According to the above configuration, since the length of the predetermined operation period can be different depending on the operation effect, the operation timing is not uniform for the player, and it is necessary to pay close attention to the operation instruction. As a result, the effect of the operation effect is enhanced. On the other hand, in this case, it is considered that there are many players who cannot operate during the predetermined operation period. Therefore, if the invention of the feature A1 is applied to such a configuration, it is possible to achieve an operation effect corresponding to various operation modes, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  For example, in a gaming machine provided with a game execution unit for executing a game execution, the period setting unit selects the period information according to the length of the game execution and sets the length of the predetermined operation period. With such a configuration, the operation effect can be suitably executed in relation to the length of the game effect effect.

Feature A16. The specific period is set before and after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (step S2502 by the effect control device 82). Function to execute processing)
The determination unit is configured to execute the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation unit during a specific period of one of the front and rear of the operation effect in the next and subsequent operation effects, and the other of the front and rear of the operation effect The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15, further comprising: means for restricting execution of the operation corresponding effect based on an operation of the operation means during a specific period.

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation is performed for one of the specific operations set before and after the predetermined operation period, but the operation corresponding effect based on the operation can be limited for the other. At the timing when the operation effect is performed, there is a case where there is not much time margin for executing the operation-related effect before or after the predetermined operation period. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is not necessary to change the operation effect and other related effects and the like, and the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period can be executed without difficulty.

Feature A17. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a specific process execution unit (steps S2509 to S2512, S2601 by the effect control device 82) that executes a specific process that enables the execution mode of the operation effect to be changed from the next time. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, which has a function of executing processing of S2602 to S2602.

  According to the above configuration, since the specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period, a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period Can be stored in the gaming machine. Then, based on the specific operation information, since the execution mode of the next operation effect can be changed, the operation effect can be changed to the operation effect according to the operation mode of the player as described above. It is possible to more suitably realize the effect of integrally weaving the game and the gaming machine, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A18. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Specifying, based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, performing a specific process that enables the operation corresponding effect to be executed when an operation within the specific period is grasped in the next operation effect or later. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, further including processing execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 to S2512 and S2601 to S2602 by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, since the specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period, a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period Can be stored in the gaming machine. Then, based on the specific operation information, in the next and subsequent operation effects, an operation corresponding effect can be performed when an operation within a specific period is grasped. By doing in this way, it is possible to more suitably realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In addition, in a situation where the specific operation information is not stored in the storage unit, in the operation effect, in a case where an operation within the specific period is grasped, a unit for restricting the execution of the operation corresponding effect is provided. Accordingly, the validity / invalidity of the operation during the specific period can be switched depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information. Therefore, instead of blindly enabling the operation during the specific period, an operation effect that more matches the operation mode of the player can be achieved. It is possible to do.

Feature A19. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, in the next and subsequent operation effects, a specific process execution unit that executes a specific process that enables the setting of the predetermined operation period to be changeable (by the effect control device 82). The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A18, comprising: a function of executing processing of steps S2509 to S2512 and the like.

  According to the above configuration, since the specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period, a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period Can be stored in the gaming machine. Then, based on the specific operation information, the setting of the predetermined operation period can be changed in the next and subsequent operation effects. With this configuration, the predetermined operation period can be set according to the operation mode of the player, and the effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine can be more preferably realized. It is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
With
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period,
An operation corresponding effect of executing an operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying unit or another notifying unit based on the grasping unit grasping that the operating unit has been operated within the predetermined operation period. Means (the function of executing the processing of step S2311 by the effect control device 82);
Storage means for storing the operation information grasped by the grasping means in the operation effect (the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82);
Period setting means for setting the predetermined operation period based on the operation information stored by the storage means (a function of executing the processing of step S2805 by the effect control device 82);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that the player is instructed to operate the operation unit, and when the player operates the operation unit based on the operation instruction, an operation corresponding effect is performed. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game increases. Can be In particular, by restricting the operation of the operation means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that attention to the game can be more effectively increased.

  Then, the predetermined operation period is set based on operation information for operating the operation means in the operation effect. Therefore, the predetermined operation period can be set according to the operation timing of the player, and the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player can be further enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine as described above, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature B2. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the period setting unit is capable of changing a length of the predetermined operation period based on the operation information.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation timing of the player is shifted after or before the predetermined operation period, it is possible to cope with such a player operation by extending the predetermined operation period. it can. Conversely, the predetermined operation period can be shortened depending on the operation timing, and in this case, the effect of the feature B1 can be more suitably achieved.

  Feature B3. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, wherein the period setting unit is capable of changing a timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed in the operation effect based on the operation information.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation timing of the player is shifted after or before the predetermined operation period, by changing the timing at which the operation instruction effect in which the predetermined operation period is set is executed, Such a player's operation can also be handled.

  Feature B4. The period setting means can change a timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed based on a predetermined specific condition being satisfied, without changing a length of the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

  According to the configuration, the timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed is changed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition without changing the length of the predetermined operation period. By doing so, it becomes unnecessary to complicate the processing configuration required for changing the predetermined operation period and to force the change of other effects, and to achieve the effect of the feature B1 while greatly simplifying the processing. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as the specific condition, for example, in a gaming machine that executes a game rendition, the length of the game rendition may be long or short, or some or all of the conditions may be used. In the gaming machine in which the operation is performed, the operation period, the operation mode, and the like of the movable accessory may be part or all of the conditions.

Feature B5. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The game time control means includes an operation period setting means for setting an operation period for the game time (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81), and is set by the operation time setting means. The game times are performed over an operation period,
The configuration according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein the period setting unit is configured to set the predetermined operation period based on the operation period set by the operation period setting unit. Gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation period is set in accordance with the length of the game operation period. Here, since an operation effect is generally performed as a part of a game effect, a predetermined operation period in the operation effect is usually set to the length of the game operation time. It is conceivable to be set accordingly. However, as described in the feature B1, in this feature group, it is assumed that a predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information of the operation means. That is, by setting a predetermined operation period based on the operation information of the operation means in which various operations of the player are assumed, it is possible to more effectively perform an integrated effect between the player and the gaming machine. On the other hand, if an attempt is made to set a predetermined operation period in accordance with the operation of the player without limitation, the game time has ended (or the next game time has started). However, there is a possibility that an operation-response effect must be performed, so that a predetermined operation period is set in consideration of the length of the game operation period. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve a remarkable effect of effectively increasing the degree of attention of the operation effect while avoiding inconvenience during the game.

Feature B6. A movable character capable of performing a switching operation between a first position and a second position different from the first position based on the establishment of a predetermined operating condition, requiring a predetermined movable period (operating period DT). (Director's role 300),
Switching control means for executing a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the satisfaction of the operation condition (a function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) When,
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the period setting means is configured to set the predetermined operation period based on the movable period.

  According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation period is set in accordance with the movable period of the movable accessory executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the operation of the movable role is adopted as the operation-response effect, the operation of the player and the operation of the movable role on the gaming machine will be performed in relation to each other, and the operation effect will be performed. Can be significantly increased.

  Here, for example, in the case of a configuration in which a display effect such as a display screen is performed as an operation corresponding effect, the period during which the operation corresponding effect is performed can be easily changed by changing the contents of the effect. On the other hand, if it is configured to perform an operation-response effect using a movable auditorium, in order to change the movable period of the movable auditorium, a mechanical change of drive control (change of a movable speed, an operation range, and the like) must be performed. In other words, a significant change in the configuration is required. Therefore, if the predetermined operation period is set based on the movable period of the movable role as in the above configuration, the effect of the operation effect can be enhanced without changing the movable period side (the movable role side). It becomes possible.

  Feature B7. The period setting means is configured to be able to execute the setting of the predetermined operation period based on the operation information with a predetermined specific number of times (one time) as an upper limit. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein the set period is set as the predetermined operation period.

  According to the above configuration, the number of times the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information can be limited. In other words, if the predetermined operation period can be set without limitation based on the operation information, it may be necessary to change other effects (for example, game times like the feature B4 and movable movable objects like the feature B5) in the first place. However, there is also a concern that the degree of attention may be reduced due to the change resulting in a strange feeling in other effects. Further, in the present configuration, while the set number of times is limited, if the upper limit is exceeded, a predetermined period is set as a predetermined operation period, so that the configuration is greatly simplified. ing. Therefore, according to the present configuration, the remarkable effects described in the feature B1 can be obtained while avoiding the above-described disadvantages.

  Feature B8. The period setting means, when the number of times exceeds the specific number, sets the predetermined operation period in the previous operation effect as a predetermined operation period this time as a predetermined period. The gaming machine according to Feature B7.

  According to the above configuration, while the set number of times is limited, if the number of times exceeds the upper limit, the previous predetermined number of times of operation is taken over, so that the player performs at least the same action as the previous action. It becomes possible to.

Feature B9. A period display unit (period display unit KP) that displays the predetermined operation period as a period display at the start of the operation instruction effect and updates the period display in response to the elapse of the predetermined operation period;
Any one of the features B1 to B8, wherein the display unit executes the period display at the start of the operation instruction effect without considering the predetermined operation period set by the period setting unit. 2. The gaming machine according to item 1.

  According to the above configuration, the period display at the start of the operation instruction effect is performed without considering the predetermined operation period set by the period setting unit. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the period display at the time of the start according to the predetermined operation period, and the configuration is greatly simplified.

  Feature B10. The gaming machine according to Feature B9, wherein the period display means has a configuration capable of changing a period display update cycle based on the predetermined operation period set by the period setting means.

  According to the above configuration, even if the period display at the start is the same, the update cycle (update speed) is changed by the predetermined operation period set based on the operation information. By doing so, it is possible to correspond to the length of the set predetermined operation period without changing the entire period display.

Feature B11. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
With
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period,
An operation corresponding effect of executing an operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying unit or another notifying unit based on the grasping unit grasping that the operating unit has been operated within the predetermined operation period. Means (the function of executing the processing of step S2311 by the effect control device 82);
Storage means for storing the operation information grasped by the grasping means in the operation effect (the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82);
Based on the operation information stored in the storage means, in the next and subsequent operation effects, a period setting means for setting the predetermined operation period (a function of executing the processing of step S2805 by the effect control device 82); ,
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be In particular, by restricting the operation of the operation means within a predetermined operation period, the player does not blindly perform the operation, so that attention to the game can be more effectively increased.

  Then, the predetermined operation period is set based on operation information on operation of the operation means in the operation effect up to the previous time. Therefore, the predetermined operation period can be set according to the operation timing of the player, and the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player can be further enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the gaming machine as described above, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B12. In the operation effect, a specific period is set before or after the predetermined operation period,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B11, wherein the storage unit stores the operation information during the specific period.

  According to the above configuration, information on the operation during the specific period set before or after the predetermined operation period is stored, and the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information. With this configuration, the information on which the operation was not performed during the predetermined operation period (information on the operation performed during the specific period) can be used for setting the predetermined operation period, and the operation mode of the player It can be set as the operation effect that matches.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
Based on the fact that the grasping means grasps that the operation means has been operated, the predetermined informing means or another informing means capable of executing the manipulation in response to the operation corresponding effect means (effect A function of executing the process of step S2311 by the control device 82);
Limiting means for limiting the execution of the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated by the grasping means (a function of executing an out-of-period response process by the effect control device 82);
Changing means (a function of executing an operation effect pattern setting process by the effect control device 82) capable of changing a mode of the operation effect from the next time onward based on the restriction by the restricting device;
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be

  Here, even if the operation means is operated in the operation effect, the execution of the operation-response effect may be restricted by the restricting device. As described above, there are cases where the operation corresponding effect is generated even when the operation is performed, and cases where the operation corresponding effect is not generated. Therefore, it is considered that the player performs the operation in expectation that the operation corresponding effect is generated. , The effect can be further enhanced.

  However, if such a restriction is made, the player may be given an impression that he / she has just lost the operation. Therefore, as in the above configuration, when restricted, the mode of the next and subsequent operation effects can be changed, so that if an operation is performed, even if the operation corresponding effect does not occur in the current operation effect, It is assumed that the operation can be reflected at least at the next time, and the sense of loss of the player can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suitably increase the effect of the operation effect.

Feature C2. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means being a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, a privilege granting means (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player Function to execute the game state transition process),
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The operation effect is performed during the game,
As an aspect of the operation effect, a high expectation aspect and a low expectation aspect, such that the result of the assignment determination corresponding to the game round being executed has a relatively high or low expectation as the assignment corresponding result. , Is set,
The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the changing means is configured to be able to change the operation effect mode from the low expectation mode to the high expectation mode.

  According to the above configuration, in the operation effect performed during the game, if the high expectation mode and the low expectation mode are set, the operation effect of the high expectation mode occurs as the player. Is expected, and if an operation effect in the high expectation mode occurs, it is considered that the operation of the operation means in the operation effect is also enhanced. Therefore, as described in the feature C1, if the configuration is changed to the operation effect of the high expectation mode as the price of the restriction by the restricting means, it is possible to restrict rather than reduce the feeling of loss of the player. Therefore, it can be expected that the next and subsequent operation effects will be in the high expectation mode, and it is possible to further increase the level of attention to the game.

Feature C3. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit (reserved ball storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number (four), and
Grant determination means (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81) for sequentially performing a determination of whether or not to grant a privilege to a player with respect to the special information stored in the information storage means;
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means being a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, a privilege granting means (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player Function to execute the game state transition process),
With respect to the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquiring means, information corresponding to a result of the assignment determination when the predetermined special information is a target of the assignment determination, and the predetermined special information being the assignment determination Destination specifying means for performing a process of specifying at a timing earlier than the target of,
With
The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or C2, wherein the change unit is configured to be capable of performing the change based on a result of the specifying process by the destination specifying unit.

  According to the above configuration, information corresponding to the result of the assignment determination may be specified at a timing before the assignment determination is performed. Then, the mode of the operation effect is changed based on the specified result. By doing so, it is possible to associate the operation information with the result of the assignment determination prior to the current operation effect, and it is possible to increase the expectation due to the change. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  In particular, if this configuration is applied to the feature C2, the mode of the operation effect during the current round of the game is changed from the low expectation mode to the high expectation mode based on the result of the process specified by the destination specifying unit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention not only for the current operation effect (game time) but also for the subsequent game times.

  Feature C4. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the change unit is configured to change an execution mode of the operation instruction effect among the operation effects.

  According to the above configuration, of the operation effects, the mode of the effect executed at a timing before the operation of the player such as the operation instruction effect is performed is changed. Thus, the player can recognize that the change has been made before the operation. And, for example, if this change is favorable for the player, it is considered that the operation will be more powerful. By doing so, it is possible to suitably execute an operation effect based on the operation of the player.

Feature C5. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
A first means for restricting the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp based on the grasping of the grasping means that the operating means has been operated outside the predetermined operation period; The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, further including a function of executing a process when the control device 82 makes a negative determination in step S2402).

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect is executed when the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period, while the operation corresponding effect is executed when the operation means is operated during a period other than the predetermined operation period. Is restricted. In such a configuration, an operation may be performed within a predetermined operation period. However, depending on a player, a case where an operation cannot be performed within the predetermined operation period may be assumed. Then, for a player who cannot perform such an operation, the operation-response effect cannot be seen at all, and as described in the feature C1, it may give the impression that the player has performed only the operation. Therefore, when such a restriction is made, if at least the mode of the operation effect after the next time is made different, it is possible to bring about the significance of performing the operation, and the player can participate in the operation effect. Can be encouraged.

Feature C6. As a period outside the predetermined operation period, a specific period set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period is set,
The first means limits the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp based on the grasp of the grasp means grasping that the operation means was operated during the specific period. A gaming machine according to the feature C5.

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period that is a period that is continuous before or after the predetermined operation period is limited. That is, when the operation is performed slightly before or after the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding to the operation is restricted, but the mode of the subsequent operation may be changed. In this way, instead of storing an operation for a completely unrelated period, such as a period far from the predetermined operation period, and changing the mode of the operation effect based on the stored operation period, for example, the operation By storing the operation during the operation period and changing the mode of the operation effect based on the operation, the significance of providing the predetermined operation period can be secured. That is, in a series of operation effects in which the player and the gaming machine exchange information, such as an operation instruction on the gaming machine side, an operation of the player, and an operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation, the operation of the player is accepted. It is considered that the shorter the given predetermined operation period, the more concentratedly the player will work on the operation effect in order to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period. As described above, in order to enhance the effect, it is considered that the predetermined operation period should be set shorter. However, it is considered that the shorter the predetermined operation period is, the more likely it is that an event in which the operation cannot be performed within that period occurs. Therefore, in the period continuous with the predetermined operation period as described above, while limiting the operation corresponding to the operation, if the configuration of the subsequent operation effect is changed, the effect of the player can be enhanced while the effect of the effect is enhanced. Operation can be rescued.

Feature C7. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
The restricting means is capable of restricting the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp based on the grasping of the grasping means that the manipulating means has been operated within the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C6, comprising two means (a function of executing a corresponding effect generation lottery process by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect is executed when the operating means is operated within the predetermined operation period, but the operation corresponding effect is restricted by the second means even during the predetermined operation period. obtain. With such a configuration, even if an operation is performed within a predetermined operation period, an operation corresponding effect is not necessarily generated, and it is possible to perform an operation while wishing that an operation corresponding effect is generated. Becomes Therefore, the player's interest in the operation can be increased.

  In particular, if this configuration is applied to the feature C5, the operation corresponding effect is restricted by the first means outside the predetermined operation period, and the operation corresponding effect is restricted by the second means within the predetermined operation period. As described above, if the operation-response effect is limited by the two systems in the same manner even in different periods, the operation-response effect does not occur even though the operation is performed. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which means has imposed the restriction. Therefore, diversification of game effects can be achieved.

Feature C8. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
A first means for restricting the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp based on the grasping of the grasping means that the operating means has been operated outside the predetermined operation period; Control unit 82 performs a process in the case of a negative determination in step S2402).
The gaming machine according to Feature C7, wherein the change unit does not make the change when the restriction by the second unit is performed.

  According to the above configuration, if the operation is performed outside the predetermined operation period and the operation is restricted by the first means, the subsequent operation effect mode is changed, but the operation is performed within the predetermined operation period and the operation effect is changed to the first operation. When restricted by two means, the mode of the subsequent operation effect is not changed. For this reason, it is considered that when the operation corresponding effect is not generated despite the operation, the player is interested in which means has performed the restriction. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention in the period from the time when this restriction is particularly performed to the time when the next operation effect is generated.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function of executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
Storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing operation information in which the operation of the operation means has been grasped by the grasping means;
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
Based on the fact that the grasping means grasps that the operating means has been operated, the predetermined informing means or another informing means performs an operation corresponding producing means (operation by the production control device 82). Function for executing the processing of step S2311);
With
The grasping means grasps the operation of the operating means even outside a predetermined operation period in which the operation instruction effect is performed, and is configured to be able to store it as specific operation information,
The operation-response effect means includes a special execution means (a function of executing steps S2503 to S2508 and the like by the effect control device 82) capable of executing the operation-response effect based on the specific operation information. A gaming machine characterized by:

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be

  In addition, in the above configuration, the operation of the operation means is grasped and stored as the specific operation information even outside the predetermined operation period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed. And an operation corresponding effect may be performed based on the specific operation information. By doing so, even if no operation is performed during the predetermined operation period, it is possible to perform an operation corresponding effect, and as a player, the operation of the operation means is performed not only during the operation effect Significance arises. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the special execution means is configured to be able to execute the operation corresponding effect based on the specific operation information stored before the current operation effect.

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect is performed based on the information (specific operation information) of the operation of the operation unit performed at the timing before the current operation effect is performed. By doing so, for example, information that could not be operated during the predetermined operation period in the previous operation effect (information operated outside the operation period of the shadow) can be used in the next operation effect, and the novel operation effect can be achieved. It becomes possible to make a production.

  Feature D3. The gaming machine according to Feature D1 or Feature D2, wherein the storage unit stores information on the operation of the operation unit outside the period in which the operation effect is being performed as the specific operation information. .

  According to the above configuration, the operation during the period in which the operation effect is being performed is stored as the specific operation information. Therefore, when the operation effect occurs thereafter, the operation corresponding effect is generated as much as possible. It is assumed that the operating means is operated in advance. By doing so, a new effect using the operation means can be created, and the degree of interest in the game can be appropriately increased.

Feature D4. The operation corresponding effect means is configured to be able to change the execution probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the number of operations performed on the operation means,
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the storage unit is configured to be able to store the number of operations of the operation unit as the specific operation information.

  According to the above configuration, even if the player cannot perform a plurality of operations within the predetermined operation period, the number of operations outside the predetermined operation period is stored as the specific operation information, and the operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation information. Could be done. By doing so, it is possible to rescue a player or the like who performs the operation at a low speed, and if the number of operations has been performed a plurality of times before a predetermined operation period, the operation effect can be seen slowly. Becomes possible.

  Feature D5. There is provided a means (a function of executing the processing of steps S3001 and S3002 by the effect control device 82) capable of changing the probability of occurrence of the operation effect based on the number of operations stored as the specific operation information. The gaming machine according to feature D4, characterized in that:

  According to the above configuration, in the configuration in which the occurrence probability of the operation corresponding effect operation effect changes according to the number of operations as in the feature D4, the occurrence probability of the operation effect itself based on the number of operations stored as the specific operation information Can be changed. According to this configuration, for example, despite the fact that the user wants to execute an operation effect that does not want to generate an operation-response effect, the operation-response effect is generated because a large number of operations are stored as the specific operation information. , Can be avoided.

Feature D6. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means being a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, a privilege granting means (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player Function to execute the game state transition process),
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The operation effect is performed during the game,
The operation-response effect means is configured to set such that the higher the degree of expectation that the result of the assignment determination corresponding to the game round being executed is the assignment-response result, the easier the operation-response effect is executed. The gaming machine according to Feature D5, characterized in that:

  As in the above-described configuration, in a gaming machine in which the operation-response effect is more likely to be performed as the degree of expectation, which is the result of the provision of the privilege, is increased, the effect of the characteristic D5 is reduced. It can be performed even more effectively. That is, when the operation-response effect is generated, the degree of expectation as the assignment-response result is increased, but the result of the assignment determination may not be so. Even though the number of operations is stored as the specific operation information, Even in such a case, if the operation-response effect is generated, there is a disadvantage that the degree of expectation is lowered even if the operation-response effect is generated. Therefore, if it is possible to change the occurrence probability of the operation effect itself as in the feature D5, it is possible to avoid such inconvenience.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
With
The operation effect execution means executes the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period,
An operation corresponding effect of executing an operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying unit or another notifying unit based on the grasping unit grasping that the operating unit has been operated within the predetermined operation period. Means,
A movable character capable of performing a switching operation between a first position and a second position different from the first position based on the establishment of a predetermined operating condition, requiring a predetermined movable period (operating period DT). (Director's role 300),
Switching control means for executing a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the satisfaction of the operation condition (a function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) When,
With
The operation effect execution means has a setting means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2807, S2804, S2808, and S2805 by the effect control device 82) for setting the predetermined operation period based on the predetermined movable period. A gaming machine characterized by that:

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be

  Then, the operation effect execution means sets a predetermined operation period for performing the operation instruction effect based on the movable period of the movable role executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the operation of the movable role is adopted as the operation-response effect, the operation of the player and the operation of the movable role on the gaming machine will be performed in relation to each other, and the operation effect will be performed. Can be significantly increased.

  Here, for example, in the case of a configuration in which a display effect such as a display screen is performed as an operation corresponding effect, the period during which the operation corresponding effect is performed can be easily changed by changing the contents of the effect. On the other hand, if it is configured to perform an operation-response effect using a movable auditorium, in order to change the movable period of the movable auditorium, a mechanical change of drive control (change of a movable speed, an operation range, and the like) must be performed. In other words, a significant change in the configuration is required. Therefore, if the predetermined operation period is set based on the movable period of the movable role as in the above configuration, the effect of the operation effect can be enhanced without changing the movable period side (the movable role side). It becomes possible. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

Feature E2. Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition, an award determining means for performing an award determination as to whether or not to award a bonus to the player (a function of executing a success / failure determination process by the main control device 81);
A game in which the display change of a predetermined pattern is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit and the display of the design fluctuation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. A game time control means (a function of executing a variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game time to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a different notification means as the time;
With
The game time control means includes an operation period setting means for setting an operation period for the game time (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81), and is set by the operation time setting means. The game times are performed over an operation period,
The gaming machine according to Feature E1, wherein the operation effect is performed over a predetermined period during the game.

  According to the above configuration, an operation instruction effect and an operation-response effect are set as the operation effects performed over a predetermined period during the game, and the operation accompanies the operation of the movable role as the operation-response effect. Is performed. If the feature E1 is applied to such a gaming machine, it becomes possible to set a predetermined operation period of the operation instruction effect while relating the operation period of the game times and the movable period of the movable role. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the operation effect without changing the effect on the playing side or the operation mode of the movable role.

  Feature E3. The setting means sets the predetermined operation period such that the movable period ends at a timing before the operation period for the game time ends in one game time. The gaming machine according to Feature E2.

  According to the configuration, it is possible to end the operation of the movable auditorium as the operation-response effect before the game round ends. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an event in which the movable auditory is still operating even though the game round has ended (or the next game round has started).

  Feature E4. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, wherein the setting means sets the predetermined operation period so as not to change the movable period of the movable role.

  According to the above configuration, the movable period on the movable auditorium side is not changed, and only the setting on the predetermined operation period side is sufficient, so that the configuration can be greatly simplified.

Feature E5. The movable accessory is configured to be able to wait at a third position between the first position and the second position, and a predetermined position is set between the operation period and the period in which the operation corresponding effect is performed. There is a grace period,
The game according to any one of features E1 to E4, wherein the switching control means is configured to allow the movable role to wait at the third position during the predetermined grace period. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, instead of setting the operation period in consideration of the full movable period of the movable auditorium, the operation period from the third position to the second position may be considered, and the operation of the movable auditorium, The degree of freedom in setting the operation period is improved. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the game.

<Characteristic F group>
Feature F1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function of executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
Storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing operation information in which the operation of the operation means has been grasped by the grasping means;
An operation effect execution means (operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) in which an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation means for the player is executed by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41). Function to perform)
With
The grasping means is configured to be able to store the number of times the operation is performed as specific operation information,
Based on the specific operation information, the predetermined notification means or another notification means and an operation corresponding effect means for executing an operation corresponding effect (a function of executing the processing of step S2311 by the effect control device 82),
A gaming machine, wherein the grasping means is configured to be able to reflect the number of times the operation has been performed outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed on the specific operation information.

  According to the above configuration, an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed such that an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and an operation corresponding to the operation is performed when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. May be performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be

  In addition, in the above configuration, the number of times the operation has been performed may be grasped and stored as specific operation information, and an operation corresponding effect may be executed based on the specific operation information. Then, the number of operations is reflected even outside the period during which the operation instruction effect is performed. By doing so, it becomes meaningful for the player to operate the operation means not only during the operation effect. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  Feature F2. The gaming machine according to Feature F1, wherein the operation-response effect means is configured to change the execution probability of the operation-response effect based on the number of operations performed on the operation means. .

  According to the above configuration, since the execution probability is changed based on the number of operations, even if the number of operations does not reach the predetermined number, the player is expected to perform the operation corresponding to the effect. Can be made. In this way, even a player who cannot perform the operation a plurality of times during the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed can be interested in the operation effect.

  Further, as in the feature F1, not only during the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed, but also during other periods, the operation count is reflected in the number of operations, so that a player with a slow operation speed as described above is operated. Interest can be more effectively increased.

  Feature F3. The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2, wherein, as the operation effect, a predetermined grace period is set between a period in which the operation instruction effect is performed and the operation corresponding effect.

  According to the above configuration, even if the player has a slow operation speed, if the operation during the predetermined grace period is reflected, for example, it is possible to see the operation-response effect. In this way, if a grace period is provided in advance, it is not necessary to significantly change the configuration of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed, and the configuration is simplified. In addition, the effect of the feature F1 can be favorably exhibited.

  Feature F4. In the case where the number of times the operation is performed outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed is reflected in the specific operation information, and in the case where it is not, the start timing of the operation corresponding effect is the same or substantially the same. The gaming machine according to Feature F3, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

  According to the above configuration, the effect of the feature F3 can be suitably exhibited.

Feature F5. The grasping means,
Based on the operating means being operated in a predetermined manner, the number of times can be added in accordance with a period in which the operating means is operated in the predetermined manner,
Any one of the features F1 to F4, wherein the operation corresponding to the predetermined operation outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed can be reflected in the specific operation information. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the above configuration, if the operation means is continuously operated in a predetermined mode, the number of times is added according to the period. In such a configuration, the operation speed of the player may be irrelevant to the presence / absence of the operation corresponding effect. However, some players may operate in a predetermined manner even outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed. Therefore, if such an operation is reflected as specific operation information, an operation corresponding effect can be performed based on the specific operation information, so that it is possible to cope with various operation modes of the player.

<Characteristic G group>
Feature G1. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (a function of executing operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) capable of executing an operation effect relating to the operation of the operation means by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41);
With
The operation effect execution means,
First means for executing the first effect based on the fact that the operating means has been operated in the first operation mode by the grasping means (the function of executing the processing of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) )When,
A second effect that executes a second effect different from the first effect based on that the grasping device grasps that the operating device has been operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. Means (a function of executing a response process outside the period by the effect control device 82);
Based on at least a part of the operation mode of the operation unit grasped by the grasping unit, even if the subsequent operation mode of the operation unit is the second operation mode, a third effect for executing the third effect is provided. Means (the function of executing the processing of steps S2502 to S2508 by the effect control device 82);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the above configuration, an instruction is given to the operating means to the player, and when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction, an effect corresponding to the operation mode (first effect to third effect). ) May be performed, in which an interaction between the gaming machine and the player is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the gaming machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the active participation of the player in the game can be promoted, and the attention to the game is increased. Can be

  In addition, in the above configuration, the first effect is performed when operated in the first operation mode, and the second effect is performed when operated in the second operation mode. However, the third effect may be performed by the third means even in the second operation mode. As described above, by providing a case where different effects are performed even in the same operation mode in a part while providing different effects depending on the operation mode, diversification of game effects is achieved.

  Feature G2. The gaming machine according to Feature G1, wherein the third effect is the first effect.

  According to the above configuration, the first effect may be performed even in the second operation mode. By doing in this way, for example, when the player has performed an operation to perform the first effect, but the operation is incorrectly changed to the second operation mode instead of the first operation mode. Can be rescued.

Feature G3. Operation means (operational operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player;
Grasping means for grasping operation information of the operating means (a function of executing operation grasping processing by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (a function of executing operation effect processing by the effect control device 82) capable of executing an operation effect relating to the operation of the operation means by a predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41);
With
The operation effect execution means is a means capable of executing another operation effect based on the operation information grasped by the grasping means in one operation effect (except for a period outside the period by the effect control device 82). A game machine having a function of executing a corresponding process).

  According to the above configuration, another operation effect is executed based on the operation information in one operation effect as the operation effect relating to the operation of the player. In this way, for example, the result of participation in the operation effect and the operation mode at the time of the operation effect can be used for another operation effect, and the operation effect can be more matched for each player. Therefore, an operation effect can be suitably realized.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means (launch handle 54) operated by the player, gaming ball firing means (gaming ball firing mechanism 53) for firing a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the launched gaming ball Is provided to the predetermined game area (game area PE), a ball passage (rail portion 51, 52), and each game component arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage portion (general prize) among the respective game components is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31 or the like.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: equipped with variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then finally displaying the symbol row, and starting to change the symbol due to the operation of the starting operation means The variation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. A gaming machine that generates a state (such as a bonus game).

  Ball-based belt-type gaming machine: equipped with variable display means for displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol row as a final stop. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for the game or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game state (bonus) which is advantageous to the player on condition that the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol is required. And a payout device for paying out game balls to the ball tray, and a payout device for providing a ball tray and taking in game balls from the ball tray. A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is enabled when a game ball is thrown in the game machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... Upper working port, 34 ... Lower working port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 54 ... Launching handle, 75 ... Production operation part, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Production control Apparatus, HT1 period, HT2 period, SK operation period counter, TT1 first specific operation period, TT2 second specific operation period.

Claims (2)

Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
An information storage unit that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
For the special information stored in the information storage means, an application determination means for sequentially performing an application determination of whether or not to provide a privilege to a player;
A privilege granting unit that grants the privilege to a player based on a result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit being a granting correspondence result corresponding to granting the privilege to a player,
A predetermined game replay operation is started based on the provision of the provision determination by the provision determination unit, and the predetermined game use operation is terminated as a stop result corresponding to the result of the provision determination. As a game time, a game time control means for causing the game time to be executed by predetermined notification means,
Operating means operable by the player;
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated;
In the operation effect performed by the predetermined notifying unit or the notifying unit different from the predetermined notifying unit, when it is determined by the grasping unit that the operating unit has been operated for a predetermined operation period, An operation corresponding effect means for executing an operation corresponding effect with a predetermined notification means or a different notification means,
With
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
For the predetermined special information obtained by the information obtaining unit, a predetermined operation effect is performed in the game round by the game round control unit when the predetermined special information is a target of the assignment determination. Corresponding information, a destination specifying means capable of specifying before the predetermined special information becomes a target of the assignment determination,
It said destination specifying unit has information is specified corresponding to the I that the operation effect of Risho constant is executed, and the game gyrus the game times control means for the special information different from the predetermined distinctive information storage means at a specific scenario that is executed, the that the operation means is operated in said certain period of Jo Tokoro operation effect is stored as specific operation information the information grasped by the grasping unit Te,
With
The operation-response effect means can execute the operation-response effect using the specific operation information stored in the storage means, in a predetermined operation effect in the game round for the predetermined special information. A gaming machine characterized by the following. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined notification unit is a display unit having a display screen.

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