JP6674235B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

  Note that the game value is a right to make the state of the variable prize ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball, or to be in a state advantageous for the player. Or a condition in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, Patent Literature 1 describes performing an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button and an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button during the fluctuation display. In addition, the effect for prompting the operation of the effect button is performed by displaying an image simulating the appearance of the effect button, and the degree of expectation differs depending on a difference in image display mode (for example, a difference in size or color). It is described.

JP 2013-188306 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to understand that the degree of expectation is different.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily show a degree of expectation to a player.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention shows a detecting means (for example, a push button 120, a stick controller 122, an infrared sensor, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player, and a valid period during which the detection by the detecting means is valid. Validity period notifying means for notifying the validity period, end notification means for notifying the end of the validity period when the validity period has ended, and prompting notification for prompting the action of the player (for example, a first operation prompting image) Notification means (for example, a part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8111, S8125, S8139, S8153, S8167) and detection means which can execute the operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image. An effect execution that can execute a predetermined effect (for example, each button effect) based on the detection of the action of the player. A stage (for example, a portion in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8114, S8128, S8142, S8156, and S8170), a variable display execution unit capable of executing variable display of effect identification information, and a player advantageous to the player. A notification effect (for example, a reach effect) capable of notifying that a value is given (for example, being controlled to a jackpot game state) ; As the period notification, it is possible to display a remaining validity period image indicating a period until the validity period expires, and the end notification means displays the remaining validity period image when the validity period expires as the end notification. The validity period end image shown can be updated and displayed, and the operation of the player is detected by the detecting means until the validity period expires. Valid To image when issued and can display, promotion notification means, one operation (e.g., operation of pressing the push button 120 once, an operation for repeated pressing, and any operation to hold) the In addition to the first pattern that displays at least a first promotion image (for example, a first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120) and a second promotion image (for example, a predetermined And a second pattern for displaying a second operation promotion image indicating the character (see FIGS. 32 to 34), and at least a plurality of timings including a timing before the reach state and a timing during the reach state. When the promotion notification can be performed and the promotion notification is performed at the timing during the reach state, the promotion notification is performed at the timing before the reach state. As compared with the case where the promotion notification can be executed by the second pattern at a higher rate, the case where the promotion notification is executed by the second pattern is more than the case where the promotion notification is executed by the first pattern. The degree of expectation that an advantageous value is given is high (for example, the first effect mode of the button press effect when the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern, and the button press button when the operation promotion notification is performed by the second pattern) The degree of expectation is different from the second effect mode and the third effect mode of the effect. (See FIG. 32 (c)). The production period of the notification effect is a notification period for notifying that an advantageous value is given, a pre-notification period that is a period before the notification period, a notification period, and a pre-notification period. And at least a standby period in which the variable display of the effect identification information is in the reach state, and the notification effect execution means variably displays the effect identification information as the standby period approaches in the pre-notification period. In addition, a series of effects performed separately are changed stepwise, and the series of effects is stopped or substantially stopped in a standby period (see FIGS. 46 and 47).
According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be easily shown to the player .

(Means 2) In the means 1, the promotion notifying means may display the first promotion image in a plurality of modes (for example, a first operation promotion image (small), a first operation promotion image (medium), a first operation promotion image (large)). , Etc.), and the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the first promotion image is displayed (for example, operation promotion for displaying the first operation promotion image (medium)). The first effect mode of the button effect at the time of the propagating button to be notified, and the second and third effect modes of the button effect at the time of the propriety button operation to display the first operation promotion image (large) are described. (See FIG. 32 (c)).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the promotion notifying means may display the second promotion image in one of a plurality of modes (for example, a second operation promotion image (push) or a second operation promotion image (strike)). It can be displayed, and the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the second promotion image is displayed (for example, whether or not the operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (press) is performed) The degree of expectation is different between the second effect mode of the hour button effect and the third effect mode of the hit / flight-time button effect in which the operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (blow) is performed. Reference).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect execution means can execute a predetermined effect at a plurality of timings (for example, at the time of a high-speed change of an effect symbol, at the time of reaching a reach, at the time of hitting or losing). (Refer to FIG. 31), and the prompting means executes the prompting at one of the first pattern and the second pattern at a different rate in accordance with the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed (for example, at the time of high-speed fluctuation). At the timing when the button effect is executed and the button effect when the reach is established, the operation promotion notification is executed by the first pattern at a rate of 100%. If the display result is out of order, the operation promotion notification is executed by the first pattern at a rate of 70% (the second pattern at a rate of 30%) and displayed. When fruit is big hit performs an operation promoting notification by the first pattern at a rate of 35% (second pattern at a ratio of 65%). See Figure 32) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the detection means includes an operation means (for example, a push button 120 or a stick controller 122) operable by a player, and the effect execution means includes an operation means A predetermined effect (for example, each button effect) can be executed in response to an operation on the device, and an effective period in which the operation is effective is notified (for example, a remaining effective period image is displayed). And the like, when the validity period ends, and an end notification indicating the end of the validity period (for example, displaying a validity period end image). For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S8116), and the end notification unit. When the operation is performed before the expiration of the validity period, the end notification is performed (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to be Y in step S8113, step S8116 is executed). It may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the valid period has ended based on the operation.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the detecting means includes an operating means (for example, a push button 120 or a stick controller 122) operable by a player, and the effect executing means is an operating means. And an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect (for example, an operation unit effect) using the operation effect, and the promotion notifying unit outputs a promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image) for prompting an operation when the operation effect is executed. The display device includes display control means for displaying on the display means, and the operation effect execution means displays the operation means in a plurality of modes (for example, "white", "red", "white / vibration", " Red / vibration ”), and the display control unit changes the promotion image in a plurality of modes (for example,“ white / small ”,“ red / small ”, and“ white / small ”shown in FIG. 45) in accordance with the degree of expectation. Large "or" Red / Large ") There is common image display control means for displaying and displaying a promotion image common to a plurality of modes of the operation means (for example, “white” (“white / small” and “white / large”) shown in FIG. 45). It may be configured as follows.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the notification effect execution means notifies that an advantageous value is provided based on the detection of the player's operation by the detection means ( 47 (F)-(G)).
According to such a configuration, game participation can be effectively promoted.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the notification effect execution means fades out a series of effects that are stopped or substantially stopped during the standby period (FIGS. 46 (C) to (E), 47 (C) to 47 (E), for example, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the character may gradually disappear, and finally disappear completely.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 9) The means 8 comprises effect sound output means capable of outputting an effect sound, and the effect sound output means performs a predetermined effect when fading out a series of stopped or substantially stopped effects during the standby period. The sound may be repeatedly output (see FIGS. 47 (D) to (E)).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a gaming machine for variably displaying identification information, wherein the notification effect execution means executes a notification effect during the variable display of identification information, and a standby period. Inside, the identification information may be displayed in a swinging manner (see FIGS. 46 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 47 (C) to (E)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the game situation even during the standby period.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the example of a circuit structure of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold specific area and a hold storage buffer; It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation start process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop symbol and a temporary stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is an explanatory view showing an example of execution timing of each button effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the button effect setting table at the time of a high-speed fluctuation | variation, the button effect setting table at the time of a reach, and the button effect setting table at the time of hitting or failing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a continuous hit button effect setting table and a long press button effect setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation promotion notification. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the button production at the time of a frustration. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a detection validity period notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an operation part effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of an operation part effect setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the period division of a reach effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a reach effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the gaming machine is configured to provide the movable member in the game area, the fourth symbol is displayed in an area where the visual recognition is not hindered regardless of the position of the movable member in the game area. What is necessary is just to make it comprise.

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

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

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss) in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. In some cases, the color is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (whether a variable hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit (for example, a big hit other than a sudden change big hit) in which a game ball can be expected to be hit into a big winning port. If controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the big hit game, and the number of rounds for each big hit is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a big hit in which it is virtually impossible to expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening, If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a jackpot at which a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening, whether or not a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening is determined. In addition, for example, by changing the number of times the large winning opening is opened in one round, it is possible to substantially expect a game ball to be awarded to the large winning opening by changing the number of times the large winning opening is opened per round. Even when there is an unsuccessful jackpot, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not it is possible to substantially expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening.

  Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from the color loss, for example, a color loss) in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. In some cases, the color is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (whether a variable hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit (for example, a big hit other than a sudden change big hit) in which a game ball can be expected to be hit into a big winning port. If controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the big hit game, and the number of rounds for each big hit is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a big hit in which it is virtually impossible to expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening, If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a jackpot at which a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening, whether or not a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening is determined. In addition, for example, by changing the number of times the large winning opening is opened in one round, it is possible to substantially expect a game ball to be awarded to the large winning opening by changing the number of times the large winning opening is opened per round. Even when there is an unsuccessful jackpot, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not it is possible to substantially expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an area (total storage storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total suspension storage number), which is the sum of the first and second suspension storage numbers, is provided. Is provided. In this embodiment, since the total storage storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the start condition of the variable display is not satisfied. . It should be noted that, instead of the total reserved storage number display section 18c, a first reserved storage display section for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display section for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. You may.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the combined hold storage display section 18c displays the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage without distinction. However, the display may be distinguishable between a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. For example, in this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the display is uniformly black without distinguishing between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. Is shown, a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage is displayed in a black circle display, and a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed in a yellow circle display. It may be distinguished by displaying. Further, for example, the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage may have different shapes of the hold display.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning prize ball device 15, a special variable winning prize ball device 20 that forms a large winning port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the player is in a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is decreased by one. Furthermore, a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) In this case, the probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased. Further, even in a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is not shortened (the gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided. In this embodiment, the effect sound can be output with at least three types of volume: low volume, medium volume, and high volume. Also, in this embodiment, the frame LED 28 can be turned on with at least three colors, white, red, and rainbow.

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, by shifting to the time-saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol starts. This increases the frequency (in other words, the speed of the storage of the hold memory becomes faster), and it is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid start winning is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125 and a tilt direction sensor unit 123 included in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 included in the push button 120, as described later. (See FIG. 3), but is not shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process from step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After the initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is: This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether or not data protection processing (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 returns the game state restoring process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that must not be initialized remain. The part that should not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, time saving flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer). ), A portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normally big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit, or miss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, control goes to a step S14. In step S44, for example, if the value of a special symbol pointer to be described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9). You may make it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the stored variable time timer is resumed, and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted. When the value of the fluctuating time timer has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process processing is restarted from the process according to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Instead of always transmitting the display result designation command at the time of restoration from power failure, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. . If the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state is not the state and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that it is not in the middle and the display result designation command is not transmitted.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value is set. May be initialized. Alternatively, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a random number counter for determining a normal symbol hit, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball storage buffer, and a special symbol process flag, is initialized. The value is set.

  The CPU 56 also issues an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed initialization processing) for initializing a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). Is transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, performs an initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Step S17) and the initial value random number update process (Step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not a big hit or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is a hit. It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game display device, a variable prize ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In this process, the count value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination is one round (the normal value of the random number for the normal symbol hit determination) in the process of transmitting the command signal to control the other microcomputer, or the game machine control process. When the number of possible values has increased by the number between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden change big hit, the reach is suddenly changed without becoming reach (for example, “135”). May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute a reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. I do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually controls the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection processing, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop processing for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on turning on of any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23, the payout control micro-mount mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“O” and “X”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. At such a speed, every time 0.2 seconds elapse, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “○” and 0 indicating “×”) is switched. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt processing. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. May be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed. In some cases, a suddenly changing big hit symbol (for example, "135") is stopped and displayed without reaching reach.)

  When the small hit "5" is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is "Suddenly probable big hit". After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probable variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit which is permitted up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening compared to the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second). Note that when the small hitting game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. Further, the sudden change big hit means that the number of times the big winning opening is released is allowed to be small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening of 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the game state after the jackpot game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, the player suddenly appears to be in the positive change state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PAB Variation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 are prepared. I have. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are the fluctuation patterns used in the case of a sudden change. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case where the probability is not suddenly large and the effect of the pseudo-run is performed, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and include the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is changed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly set according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of the super reach A without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, Alternatively, the fluctuating time may be made different depending on the total number of stored suspensions. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first number of retained memories. When performing the fluctuation display of the 2 special symbols, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). And a variation pattern type determination table is prepared in advance), and a determination table is selected in accordance with the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

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

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

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the type of reach, and may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped based on whether or not there is an effect such as a pseudo-run or a slide effect.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the large hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit random number (4) are generated by the counter. Count up (1 addition). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above-described random numbers may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the big hit determination random number instead of a hardware random number.

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

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For the second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 8C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the certain change state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probable change state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to perform an effect that stimulates whether or not the probable change occurs, even if the current game state is the probable change state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel troublesome. Therefore, if the small hit is not generated during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is in the probable change state, and the stir effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. Can be prevented, and a situation in which the player feels troublesome can be prevented.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. As compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "normal jackpot" based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to for determining one of “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, one determination value is assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 1/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be “suddenly variable jackpot” is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the "suddenly probable big hit" may be determined.)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability change big hit as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is provided, and an amount larger than the game value. In some cases, a 15-round normal big hit or a probable big hit is determined as a second specific game state for providing a game value, and the first specific game state is increased at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Is determined, but the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as described in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the special winning opening per round is increased as a game value is determined. Is also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, a second specific game state may be determined in which the opening time of the special winning opening per game during the big hit is extended as a game value. Further, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hits, a first specific game state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened plural times per round are set. It may be prepared to increase the game value in the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are opened). Is terminated, and in the case of the second specific game state, unfinished rounds remain), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to stimulate whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, all the 15 rounds have been internally completed, so the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, an uncompleted round remains internally. For this reason, the big hit game may be continued (an effect in which the opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after the big hit of opening 15 times is completed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the jackpot types include “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “sudden probable big hit”. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and two rounds is shown, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 5 round jackpot game. Also, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown. A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  “Normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state, and after the jackpot game state ends, shifts to only the time-saving state (see step S167 described later). Then, after the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Note that even before the variable display has been completed a predetermined number of times, even if the next big hit has occurred, the time saving state is ended (see step S132).

  The term “probable jackpot” refers to a jackpot in which the game is controlled to the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and the state is shifted to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probable change state and The process proceeds to steps S169 and S170 described later. Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly probable big hit” means that the number of times the large winning opening is released is smaller than that of “normal big hit” or “probably big hit” (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second are permitted). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "suddenly changing big hit", the state is controlled to the two round big hit game state. In addition, the opening time of the special winning jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds for “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot”, whereas the opening time of the winning jackpot per round is long for “sudden probability jackpot”. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probability change state after the sudden change probability big hit game state is ended (in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probability change state and also to the time saving state. Step S169, which will be described later) See S170). Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The mode of the sudden change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the special winning opening is opened may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or a sudden change big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be extremely short as 0.1 second.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by the "sudden probability change big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change and the game state before "small hit" is maintained after the opening of the special winning opening twice. By doing so, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a “suddenly changing big hit” or a “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types are probability variable big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, in the case where a small hit is provided when all of the big hit types are probable big hits, a sudden probable big hit that is only shifted to the probable change state (high probability state) but not accompanied by a time saving state (high base state) is made. (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the special winning opening is also the same in the case of the sudden change big hit and the small hit).

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and correspond to “normal jackpot”, “probably large hit”, and “suddenly probable large hit”. ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Note that “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, when the command control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the control 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  The commands A001 and A002 (H) are display control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, for starting a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, a big hit start specifying command or a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command is used depending on the type of big hit. More specifically, a big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probable change big hit", and in the case of "sudden positive change big hit" or "small hit", / A sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden change big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is a production control command (specifying command during opening of the special winning opening) indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round, the special winning opening opening designation command that is different for each round is transmitted. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round in the special winning opening specification command, the different special winning opening specification command is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening that designates round 1 is transmitted, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game, Transmits a special winning opening specification command (A30A (H)) for specifying round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end specifying command: ending 1 specifying command). Note that the big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when a big hit game based on “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” is ended. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden change big hit game (small hit / sudden change probability big hit end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending specification command for designating termination of a sudden change big hit when sudden change is a big hit, but not to send an ending designation command for small hit. Is also good.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state. The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (a time-saving state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the time-saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that there is a first start winning. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second start winning has been achieved. In this embodiment, the first start winning designation command and the second start winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a start winning designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (combined reserved storage number designation command) for designating the total number (the combined reserved storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved storages. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (subtraction total storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the total number of pending storages is subtracted by one. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control transmits the command for specifying the total number of storages to be subtracted when subtracting the total number of stored storages. When subtracting the total number of reserved storages, a total reserved storage number designation command for specifying the total number of reserved storages after the subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which, as the command for specifying the number of reserved storages, a total reserved storage number designation command for specifying the total reserved storage number is transmitted. May be configured to transmit a command designating the increased number of reserved storages. Specifically, when the first reserved storage increases, a first reserved storage number designation command for designating the first reserved storage number is transmitted, and when the second reserved storage increases, the second reserved storage number is designated. The second reserved storage number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning award designation command for designating which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has won a start is transmitted as the hold storage information, Is transmitted, the effect control command transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to the one described in the present embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage number addition designation command or the second reserved storage number addition command) indicating that the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number has increased. While transmitting the designated command, while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved number of storage subtraction designation command (the first reserved number of subtraction designation command or A second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect display can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol indicator 8b, and the effect is performed with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from increasing.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a program for a special symbol process process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, if the first starting port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 is turned on, that is, the starting to the first starting winning port 13 is performed. If a winning has occurred, a first start-up switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56 determines that the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing in steps S300 to S310 is as follows.

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

  Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) in the fluctuation pattern is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do so. In addition, control is performed to transmit a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4, as described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data (see FIG. 22), and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control to transmit the special winning opening opening command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. (In this example, 6). Note that the special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for each round of the special winning opening opening designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game, Transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10.

  Big winning opening processing (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the processing during opening of the special winning opening, processing for confirming establishment of a closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control to transmit the designation command after the jackpot is released to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, it is updated to 7).

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

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening process is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. The small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. However, when the first opening during the small hit game is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is performed for the small hit game. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit opening processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. When all the openings have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second starting port switch passage processing in step S314.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13 (A), the first starting port switch passing processing will be described. In the first startup port switch passage process executed when the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is checked whether the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting one reserved storage number is 4) (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1214A).

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

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 14A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 14A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total number of held storage counters is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first winning entry 13 or Based on the winning in the second starting winning opening 14, data indicating "first" or "second" in the winning order is set. Therefore, the order of winning the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold specific information storage area (hold specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. 14B). Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, the random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start opening switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted when the first special symbol starts to change. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 14 (B), a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (hard hit determination random number) as a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216A), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to set the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13B, the second starting port switch passing process will be described. In the second startup port switch passage process executed when the second startup port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved port switch number). It is checked whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) (step S1214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. 14B). Step S1215B). In the process of step S1215B, a random R (a random number for determining a big hit) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a big hit type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and a fluctuation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It is to be noted that the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the change of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216B), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to set the total pending storage number specifying command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B).

  FIGS. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a predetermined period (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the last stop of the variable display if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted. Confirm (step S51A). Note that whether a predetermined period has elapsed since the last time the variable display was stopped is determined, for example, by setting a predetermined timer when ending the variable display (for example, in a special symbol stop process described later), and in step S51A. The determination can be made by checking whether or not the predetermined timer has timed out. If a predetermined period has elapsed since the last time the variable display was stopped, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and ends the processing. . Note that, for example, upon transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51B, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command, the step S51A is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. , S51B may be controlled so as not to be executed. In this case, the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol change display is started.

  If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 14A) is the data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating “first” (that is, the data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol pointer (No. Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for one special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (step S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol in accordance with the starting winning order in which the game balls have won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in this embodiment. Display or change display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol change display or the second special symbol change display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Although a case is shown in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed, the variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to make a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and it is easy to accumulate the second reserved memory. The change display of the special symbol may be executed with priority.

  In the case where the change display of the second special symbol is executed with priority as described above, it is not necessary to store the winning order. The area (reserved specific area) becomes unnecessary.

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage number in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-saving state background designation command when only the time-saving flag indicating the time-saving state is set and the probability variable flag is not set. If neither the probable change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preset in the ROM for each command) according to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the special symbol starts to change, the effect control micro-control is executed in the order of the background designating command, the variation pattern command, the display result designating command, and the total holding storage number subtracting designating command for each timer interrupt. This will be transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result specifying command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. The command for specifying the total number of storages to be subtracted is transmitted. At the start of the special symbol variation, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination extracted in step S1215A of the first starting port switch passing process or step S1215B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in the first holding buffer or the second holding buffer in advance. The random number is read and a big hit is determined. The big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of deciding to determine a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. In other words, it is a program that executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is the probable change state than when the game state is the non-probable change state (normal state or time saving state). More specifically, a large-hit-judgment-judgment table (a table in the ROM 54 in which a numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set in the ROM 54) in which a large number of big-hit determination values are set in advance, There is provided a normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side in FIG. 8A are set) which are set to be smaller than the time-and-big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. When the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the game state is normally set. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably large hit” or “suddenly variable big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. . If it is determined that the small hit is made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the large hit determination value and the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds directly to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit. Then, a big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable change”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly changing big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1215A of the first starting port switch passing process and step S1215B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number for use and determine the type of jackpot. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability that sudden change jackpots are suddenly selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, If the jackpot type is “suddenly changing big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). More specifically, if neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is a missing symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the big hit type determination result. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be "Suddenly probable big hit", "1" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "Normal big hit", "3" is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol. However, when it is determined to be "probable change big hit", "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the big hit variation pattern type determination table according to the big hit type as a table used for determining the variation pattern type to any one of the plurality of types. (Step S92). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as the table used to determine the variation pattern type to any of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state has been set (step S95). Note that the time reduction flag is set when the game state is shifted to the probable change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normal big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Also, when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is completed after the big hit game ends, the reset is performed. It should be noted that the time-saving flag is reset even before the change display of the predetermined number of times is completed, even when the next big hit occurs. If it is determined to be "probably large hit" or "suddenly variable big hit", the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines a normal variation pattern type for out-of-place as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern for out-of-shortening variation is A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is in the probability change state or the time reduction state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probability change state, the time reduction state is always set) (See steps S169 and S170), and if the determination in step S95 is Y, the CPU 56 may be in the probable change state or may be controlled only in the time saving state. Is selected as a table to be used for determining any one of a plurality of types (step S99). Then, control goes to a step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table at the time of shortening is set. Is selected. When the game state is the probable change state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table for the time reduction during the time reduction is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for the shortened variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and if the variation pattern type for the shortened variation is determined, the variation pattern type may be determined in the process of step S102. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, or when the total number of stored suspensions is 3 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation used in the probable variation state and the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation based on the number of retained storages are different tables is shown. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortened variation.

  Note that, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probable change state or a time saving state, when the total number of reserved storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). , The fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number 2 (the random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer) and selects the random number 2 in the processing of step S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, based on the result of the determination of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 determines any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns as a table used to determine the variation pattern, or any of the variation variation patterns. A pattern determination table is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read out from the random number buffer area (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (variation pattern determination random number), and by referring to the change pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the change pattern is determined. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 sets the random number counter for the fluctuation pattern determination for generating the random number for the fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol change designation command. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol change designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be a loss, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and any variation pattern type determination table is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 to display result 5 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 9) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and missing. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process moves to step S116. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, whether or not it is "normal big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . When the type of the big hit is “probably variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, whether it is "probable change big hit" can be determined by confirming whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". . If it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probably big hit" (that is, if it is "sudden big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). If the small hit flag has not been set (N in step S116), that is, if the small hit has occurred, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol change processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the command for designating the subtraction of the total number of reserved storages has already been transmitted (step S1121). It should be noted that whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described below. Is set, and in step S1121, it is determined whether or not the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a big hit end process described later when ending the change display of the special symbol or ending the big hit. do it.

  Next, if the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting the sum reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S1125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, indicates a probable change flag indicating that it is in the probable change state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the big hit is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of big hit is sudden change big hit, a small hit / sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). It is determined based on the

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of “normal big hit” or “probably variable big hit”, and 2 times in the case of “sudden positive change big hit”) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S135). . Also, a round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of sudden change big hit, 0.1 second is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or certain change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag has not been set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by one (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the performance control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time in which the occurrence of the small hit is reported in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, two times) is set in the special winning opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per one big winning opening in the small hitting game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time of the sudden change big hit, is set as the opening time per big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is "normal big hit" or "probable big hit", a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if "sudden big hit" is small hit / sudden odd big hit. An end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to a time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process ends.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit to end this time is a normal big hit (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is "normal big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . If it is a normal jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the number of times saved counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probable big hit or a sudden big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probable change flag and shifts to the probable change state (step S169), and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display to the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, a display control process (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. Variation display of special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag has been described. At the same time, an end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). . Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

  Next, effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a big hit symbol determining random number (step S707).

  Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt processing executed every 4 ms. In the present embodiment, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 using the parallel signal lines, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Instead, for example, it may be configured to output effect control command data using a serial signal line.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designation command (step S619), effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit start specifying commands (big hit start specifying command, small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the received big hit start specifying command to A corresponding flag is set (step S622). In this case, for example, if a big hit start specifying command (command A001 (H)) is received, the big hit start specifying command reception flag is set, and the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command (command A002 (H)) is set. If it has been received, a small hit / suddenly variable hit start designation command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit end specifying commands (big hit end specifying command, small hit / suddenly variable big hit end specifying command) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the received big hit end specifying command is The corresponding big hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S628). For example, if the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command, the first start winning designation command reception flag is set. If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command, the second start winning designation command is set. Set the receive flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

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

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

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 9. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805).

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, if the round end condition is satisfied, and if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the last round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805).

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812), and changes the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). The value is updated to a value (step S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Display does not start.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, when the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol is realized. If a pseudo-run is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8001 that the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-run is a chance pattern (for example, “223” or “445”). , But a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol which is not one of the reach but is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. In addition, as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo team, instead of or in addition to the chance eye symbol, a pseudo team dedicated symbol used only as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo team may be provided. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example illustrated in FIG. 30, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which even symbols ("2", "4", "6", or "8") have the same three symbols are determined. Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “probable change big hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 3 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 sets three symbols as stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols arranged in the same odd symbol ("1", "3", "5" or "7") is determined.

  Further, when the received display result specifying command indicates “suddenly changing large hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 4 specifying command or the display result 5 specifying command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol.

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

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

  In addition, also with respect to the effect symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left middle right is the same symbol) that recalls a big hit is referred to as a large hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds the player of a loss is referred to as a "off symbol". In addition, a symbol (an odd symbol in this embodiment) that reminds the user to enter the probability change state is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (an even symbol in this embodiment) that reminds the user not to enter the probability variation state is a non-variable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the high-speed fluctuation button effect, and determines the effect mode in the case of executing the button effect (step S8003a). If it is determined that the high-speed fluctuation button effect is to be executed (Y in step S8003b), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined high-speed fluctuation button effect production mode (step S8003c). A high-speed fluctuating button effect standby flag indicating that it is determined to execute the fluctuating button effect is set (step S8003d).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the button effect when the reach is established, and determines the effect mode when the button effect is executed (step S8004a). Then, when it is determined that the button effect at the time of reach establishment is to be executed (Y of step S8004b), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the effect mode of the button effect at the time of reach establishment determined (step S8004c). A reach-established-button-effect-standby flag indicating that it has been decided to execute the established-button-effect is set (step S8004d).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform the hit-and-shoot button effect, and determines the effect mode when the button effect is executed (step S8005a). Then, when it is determined that the button production at the time of hitting is performed (Y in step S8005b), the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined production mode of the button production at the time of hitting (step S8005c). It sets a right / wrong button effect standby flag indicating that it has been decided to execute the button effect at the time of fanning (step S8005d). In this embodiment, if the variation pattern includes super reach, the button effect at the time of hitting or failing is always executed.

  Next, if it is a fluctuation pattern including super reach A (Y in step S8006a), effect control CPU 101 determines an effect mode of a continuous hit button effect (step S8006b). If it is determined that the continuous hit button effect is to be executed (Y in step S8006c), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect mode of the continuous hit button effect (step S8006d), and executes the continuous hit button effect. Then, a continuous-stroke button effect standby flag indicating that it is determined to be performed is set (step S8006e). In this embodiment, if the variation pattern includes the super reach A, the continuous hit button effect is always executed.

  Next, if it is a fluctuation pattern including super reach B (Y in step S8007a), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the long-press button effect (step S8007b). Then, when it is determined that the long press button effect is to be executed (Y in step S8007c), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined long press button effect effect mode (step S8007d). A long press button effect standby flag indicating that the effect has been determined to be executed is set (step S8007e). In this embodiment, if the variation pattern includes the super reach B, the long press button effect is always executed. After that, the procedure moves to step S8008.

  The button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reach establishment, the button effect at the time of hitting the right or wrong, the continuous hit button effect, and the long press button effect are accompanied by an operation promotion notification that prompts the operation of the push button 120, and the push button 120 is used during the detection valid period. This is an effect that is executed based on that a predetermined operation is performed. Hereinafter, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reaching reach, the button effect at the time of hitting or failing, the continuous hit button effect, and the long press button effect are collectively referred to as a button effect. In this embodiment, "promotion" does not mean that the operation of the player is advanced, but is that of promoting (inviting) the operation of the player.

  In the button production at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button production at the time of reach establishment, and the button production at the time of hitting / rejecting, when it is time to start the detection effective period corresponding to each button production, the production display device 9 prompts the operation of the push button 120. (For example, a first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 or a second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character is displayed in one of a plurality of modes. A) to (D)). Then, based on at least one press operation by the push button 120 being detected during the detection valid period, a button effect image at the time of high-speed fluctuation, a button effect image at the time of reach establishment, or a button effect image at the time of hitting or failing (for example, Image that suggests the possibility of the occurrence).

  Further, in the continuous hit button effect, when the corresponding detection valid period starts, the effect display device 9 issues an operation promotion notification for prompting a continuous hit operation of the push button 120 (see FIG. 34 (E)). . Then, based on the detection of the pressing operation by the push button 120 a predetermined number of times (for example, ten times) during the detection valid period (that is, based on the continuous hit of the push button 120), the continuous hit button effect image ( For example, an image indicating the possibility of a big hit, in this example, a dialogue A image, a dialogue B image, or a dialogue C image (see FIG. 33A) is displayed.

  Further, in the long-press button effect, at the timing when the corresponding detection valid period starts, the effect display device 9 issues an operation prompt for prompting a long-press operation of the push button 120 (FIG. 34 (F)). reference). Then, based on that the pressing operation by the push button 120 is continuously detected for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) during the detection valid period (that is, based on that the push button 120 is long-pressed), A long press button effect image (for example, an image suggesting a possibility of a big hit; in this example, an item A image, an item B image, or an item C image; see FIG. 33B).

  Hereinafter, the button effect image at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect image at the time of reach establishment, the button effect image at the time of hitting or failing, the continuous hit button effect image, and the long press button effect image are collectively referred to as a button effect image. In addition, the first operation promotion image simulating the appearance of the push button 120 displayed as the operation promotion notification and the second operation promotion image indicating predetermined characters are collectively referred to as an operation promotion image.

  In this embodiment, any button effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 120. For example, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is performed by the operation of the push button 120. The button effect when the reach is established may be executed based on an operation performed by the trigger button 121. That is, each button effect may be an effect that is executed when different operation means are operated.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the execution timing of each button effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the high-speed fluctuation button effect is executed before the reach state is reached. In addition, the button effect at the time of reaching the reach is executed after the reach state is reached. In addition, the button effect at the time of hitting is performed after the start of the hitting effect at which the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31A, the continuous-hit button effect is executed during the execution of the super reach A and before the start / stop effect is started. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the long-press button effect is executed during the execution of the super reach B and before the start / stop effect is started.

  In this embodiment, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation and the button effect at the time of reaching reach may be executed or not executed even when the super reach is executed. , When the super reach is executed. When the super reach A is executed, the continuous hit button effect is always executed, and when the super reach B is executed, the long press button effect is always executed. The present invention is not limited to the example of the present embodiment. Even when super reach is executed, the button effect at the time of hitting the success or failure may not be executed at a fixed rate, or when super reach A is executed. However, the continuous-button effect may not be executed at a fixed rate, or the long-press button effect may not be executed at a fixed rate even when the super reach B is executed.

  The timing of executing each button effect is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 31 and may be any timing during the change. Further, for example, the timing for executing the button effect may be any timing during the big hit game. In addition, when the button effect is executed during the big hit game, it is possible to suggest that the number of rounds is increased or that the state is controlled to be in the positive change state or the time saving state after the big hit game based on the detection of the predetermined operation. Good.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the button effect setting table at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect setting table at the time of reaching reach, and the button effect setting table at the time of hit / fail. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a continuous-hit button effect setting table and a long-press button effect setting table. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation promotion notification.

  In step S8003a, using the high-speed fluctuation button effect setting table shown in FIG. 32 (A), it is determined whether or not to perform the high-speed fluctuation button effect, and to determine the effect mode when performing (“no effect”, “ It is determined to be one of "first effect mode", "second effect mode", and "third effect mode"). In addition, deciding to “no effect” means determining not to execute the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, and any one of the “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” and “third effect mode”. Determining the crab means determining to execute the high-speed fluctuation button production in the production mode of the “first production mode”, “second production mode” or “third production mode”.

  In the button effect setting table at the time of high-speed fluctuation shown in FIG. 32 (A), the determination items (“no effect”, “first effect mode”, “second effect mode”, and “third effect mode”) are determined for each fluctuation pattern. ) Is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 32A, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for simplification of the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for setting a button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 32A, the numerical values corresponding to the determined items (“no effect”, “first effect mode”, “second effect mode”, and “third effect mode”) in each variation pattern are And the ratio (%) at which each decision item is selected.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33 (A), a variation pattern that does not include super reach (for example, a variation pattern other than super PA3-1 to PA3-4 and super PB3-1 to PB3-4 shown in FIG. 6) ), It is determined not to execute the high-speed fluctuating button effect at a rate of 90%, and it is determined to execute the high-speed fluctuating button effect at a rate of 10% in the “first effect mode”. In the case of a super-reach loss (for example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of super-PA3-1 to PA3-2 or super-PB3-1 to PB3-2 shown in FIG. 6), the button for high-speed fluctuation is 30%. It is determined not to execute the effect, it is determined that the high-speed fluctuation button effect is to be executed in the "first effect mode" at a rate of 40%, and the high-speed fluctuation button effect is effected in the "second effect mode" at a rate of 25%. It is determined to be executed, and the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is executed in the “third effect mode” at a rate of 5%. In addition, in the case of per super reach (for example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3 to PA3-4 or super PB3-3 to PB3-4 shown in FIG. 6), the high-speed fluctuation button has a rate of 15%. It is determined not to execute the effect, it is determined that the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is performed in the “first effect mode” at a rate of 20%, and the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is performed in the “second effect mode” at a rate of 50%. It is determined to be executed, and the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is executed in the “third effect mode” at a rate of 10%.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the button effect setting table at the time of high-speed fluctuation shown in FIG. 32A, a button effect setting table at the time of reaching reach shown in FIG. Judgment values are also actually assigned to the hour button effect setting table, the continuous hit button effect setting table shown in FIG. 33A, and the long press button effect setting table shown in FIG. The ratio of the judgment value assigned for the conversion is shown. Also, in steps S8004a, S8005a, S8006b, and S8007b using these tables, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number and determines a determination value that matches the extracted random number, as in step S8003a. Decide on the assigned items.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), in this embodiment, the high-speed fluctuation button effect can be executed in the effect mode of “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” or “third effect mode”. . In the high-speed fluctuating button effect, in any effect mode, as the operation promotion notification, a small-sized small button image (hereinafter, the first operation promotion) of the first operation promotion image simulating the appearance of the push button 120 is used. An image (small) is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (small) 201a in FIG. 34A). When an operation is detected within the detection validity period, a first high-speed fluctuation button effect image showing a character "..." is displayed in the "first effect mode", and a "second effect mode" is displayed. Then, a second high-speed fluctuating button effect image showing the character “?” Is displayed, and in the “third effect mode”, a third high-speed fluctuating button effect image showing the character “!” Is displayed. Hereinafter, the first high-speed fluctuation button effect image, the second high-speed fluctuation button effect image, and the third high-speed fluctuation button effect image may be collectively referred to as a high-speed fluctuation button effect image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), in this embodiment, the button effect at the time of reaching reach can be executed in the effect mode of “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” or “third effect mode”. It is. In the button effect at the time of reaching the reach, in any of the effect modes, the middle-size middle button image (hereinafter, the first operation promotion) of the first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 is used as the operation promotion notification. An image (medium) is displayed (refer to the first operation promotion image (middle) 201b in FIG. 34B). When an operation is detected within the detection validity period, the first reach establishment button effect image showing the character “CHANCE!” Is displayed in the “first effect mode”, and the “second effect mode” is displayed in the “second effect mode”. A second-reach-established button effect image indicating the characters "Opportunity!" Is displayed, and a "third-heat-established" button effect image is displayed in the "third effect mode". Hereinafter, the first-reach-established button effect image, the second-reach-established button effect image, and the third-reach-established button effect image may be collectively referred to as a reach-established button effect image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), in this embodiment, the button production at the time of hitting or failing can be executed in the production mode of “first production mode”, “second production mode” or “third production mode”. It is. In the "first effect mode" of the button effect at the time of hitting or not, a middle button image (first operation prompt image (medium)) is displayed as the operation promotion notification (see FIG. 34B), and the "second effect mode". Then, as the operation promotion notification, a large-sized large button image (hereinafter, also referred to as a first operation promotion image (large)) of the first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and a predetermined character are shown. A second operation promotion image (press) indicating the character “press” of the second operation promotion image is displayed (the first operation promotion image (large) 201 c and the second operation promotion image (FIG. 34C)). Pressing) 202a), and in the "third effect mode", as the operation promotion notification, a "blow" of a large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and a second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character. Is displayed with the second operation promotion image (stroke) (First operation promoting image (large) 201c in FIG. 34 (D), the second operating promoting image (blow) see 202b). If an operation is detected during the detection validity period, a button effect image at the time of hitting or failing is displayed according to the display result of the variable display. In the present example, if the display result is out of order, a first button-pulling button effect image (see FIG. 42 (D1) first button-pushing button effect image 204a) indicating the character of "defeat ..." is displayed. If the display result is a big hit, a second hit / fail hit button effect image (see FIG. 42D2) is displayed. Hereinafter, the button effect image at the time of the first hit / fail action and the button effect image at the time of the second hit / fail action may be collectively referred to as the button effect image at the time of push action.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33A, in this embodiment, the continuous hit button effect can be executed in the effect mode of “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” or “third effect mode”. . In the continuous-stroke button effect, in any of the effect modes, “successive hits” of the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character are used as the operation promotion notification. And a second operation promotion image (small hit) 201a, and a second operation promotion image (small hit) 202c in FIG. 34 (E) are displayed. Also, when a continuous tapping operation is detected within the detection validity period, a dialogue A image (also referred to as a first consecutive hit button rendering image) is displayed in the “first rendering mode”, and a dialogue B is displayed in the “second rendering mode”. An image (also referred to as a second continuous hit button effect image) is displayed, and in the “third effect mode”, a line C image (also referred to as a third continuous hit button effect image) is displayed. Hereinafter, the first continuous hit button effect image, the second continuous hit button effect image, and the third continuous hit button effect image may be collectively referred to as a continuous hit button effect image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33B, in this embodiment, the long press button effect can be executed in the effect mode of “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” or “third effect mode”. is there. In the long press button effect, in any of the effect modes, as the operation promotion notification, the “long” of the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character A second operation promotion image (long press) indicating the character “press” is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (small) 201a and the second operation promotion image (long press) 202d in FIG. 34F). When a long press operation is detected within the detection validity period, an item A image (also referred to as a first long press button effect image) is displayed in the “first effect mode”, and in the “second effect mode”. An item B image (also referred to as a second long press button effect image) is displayed, and in the “third effect mode”, an item C image (also referred to as a third long press button effect image) is displayed. Hereinafter, the first long-press button effect image, the second long-press button effect image, and the third long-press button effect image may be collectively referred to as a long-press button effect image.

  What is characteristic in each of the button effect setting tables shown in FIGS. 32A to 32C is that the variation pattern including super reach is more variable than the variation pattern not including super reach, and the display result is more likely to be out of order. Is determined such that the ratio of “first production mode”, “second production mode” or “third production mode” is higher, and the ratio of “no production” is lower. Value is set. Furthermore, when the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the ratio of being determined as the “third production mode” is higher than the “second production mode” and the “second production mode” than the “first production mode”. That is, the determination value is set so that By having such a feature, when the effect is executed, the “second effect mode” and “second effect” are more performed when the effect is performed than when the effect is not executed. When the execution is performed in the “third effect mode”, the ratio of an advantageous effect symbol variation mode (for example, developing into super reach) becomes higher and the display result becomes a big hit when executed in the “3rd effect mode”. The percentage can be higher. In other words, the “second production mode” and the “third production mode” have higher expectations than the “first production mode” than the “second production mode”. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reaching the reach, and the button effect at the time of hitting or failing are executed, and which effect mode is executed. It can be noticed.

  Also. What is characteristic in the continuous hit button effect setting table and the long press button effect setting table shown in FIGS. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as the “third effect mode” is higher than the “second effect mode” and the “second effect mode”. By having such a feature, the display when executed in the “third production mode” than in the “second production mode” and the “second production mode” is displayed more than the “first production mode”. The rate at which the result is a big hit can be increased. In other words, the “second production mode” and the “third production mode” have higher expectations than the “first production mode” than the “second production mode”. Therefore, attention can be given to which effect mode the continuous hit button effect and the long press button effect are executed.

  In this embodiment, a first pattern displaying only the first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and a second pattern displaying the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character Thus, the operation promotion notification can be executed. More specifically, in the first effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting or failing, the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern, and in the second and third effect modes, the operation promotion notification is performed by the second pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second effect mode and the third effect mode are configured to have a higher degree of expectation than the first effect mode. Therefore, the expectation is higher when the operation promotion notification is performed in the second pattern than in the first pattern. With this configuration, attention can be paid to which pattern the operation promotion notification is performed. Also, in the operation promotion notification according to the first pattern, only the first operation promotion image is displayed, and in the operation promotion notification according to the second pattern, the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image are displayed. As the number of images increases, the degree of expectation increases, and the degree of expectation can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and the operation promotion notification of the first pattern may be configured to have a higher degree of expectation than the operation promotion notification of the second pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first operation promotion image simulating the appearance of the push button 120 can be displayed in any of a plurality of modes. Specifically, any one of the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)), the middle button image (first operation promotion image (middle)), and the large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) In the first effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting, a middle button image (first operation promotion image (medium)) is displayed, and in the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the large button image is displayed. An image (first operation promotion image (large)) is displayed. Then, the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the first operation promotion image is displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the mode of the first operation promotion image, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character can be displayed in any of a plurality of modes. Specifically, the second operation promotion image (press) is displayed in the second production mode of the button production at the time of hitting or non-compliance, and the second operation promotion image (blow) is displayed in the third production mode. Then, also for the second operation promotion image, the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes has been displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the mode of the second operation promotion image, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first operation promotion image and the second promotion image can be displayed in any one of a plurality of modes, so that the operation promotion notification using the second pattern is executed in any of the plurality of modes. It can be said that it can be done. More specifically, in the second effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting, the large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and the second operation promotion image (press) are displayed to promote the operation in the second pattern. In the third effect mode, a large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and a second operation promotion image (strike) are displayed to perform operation promotion notification in the second pattern. Then, the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the operation promotion notification is performed in the second pattern. With this configuration, it is possible to give an interest in which mode the operation promotion notification is performed by the second pattern, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation promotion notification is performed in one of the first pattern and the second pattern at a different rate depending on the timing at which the button effect is executed (that is, the timing at which the operation promotion notification is performed). Is configured. Specifically, at the timing when the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation and the timing at which the button effect at the time of reaching reach are executed, the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern at a rate of 100%. Is executed, when the display result is out of order, the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern (the second pattern at the rate of 30%) at a rate of 70%, and when the display result is a big hit, , The operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern at a rate of 35% (the second pattern at a rate of 65%). Then, in this embodiment, as the operation prompting notification is performed at a later timing, the rate of performing the second pattern is higher and the degree of expectation is higher. With this configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the timing at which the operation promotion notification is performed, and it is possible to enhance the effect. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 32, the operation promotion notification may be performed using either the first pattern or the second pattern at the timing when the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation or the button effect at the time of reaching reach is executed. It may be configured.

  In this embodiment, the timing to be executed is determined for each button effect. For example, at a plurality of timings during the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation can be executed or the reach is established. In a case where the button effect at the time of reach establishment can be executed at a plurality of subsequent timings, the first pattern and the second pattern at different rates depending on the timing at which the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation and the button effect at the time of reach establishment are executed. The operation promotion notification may be performed by either of the above. Also in the case of such a configuration, the degree of expectation is different depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the operation promotion notification is performed (for example, the ratio of the display result to the big hit is different). It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reaching reach, and the button effect at the time of hitting the right or wrong are executed based on the pressing operation of the push button 120 performed once during the detection valid period. Differently, the continuous hit button effect is executed based on the continuous hit operation of the push button 120 performed during the detection valid period, and the long press button effect is performed when the long press operation of the push button 120 is performed during the detection valid period. It is executed based on what has been done. Therefore, in the case of a continuous hit button effect, a second operation prompting image (continuous hitting) for prompting a continuous hitting operation is displayed together with the first operation prompting image as the operation prompting notification. A second operation promotion image (long press) for prompting a long press operation is displayed together with the operation promotion image. With this configuration, a necessary operation can be shown to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  In this embodiment, for the continuous hit button effect and the long-press button effect, one type of operation promotion notification is provided, but a plurality of modes may be provided. For example, the operation promotion notification of the continuous hitting button effect may be made executable by displaying the first operation promotion image (middle) and the second operation promotion image (continuous hit). Also in this case, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the mode of the operation promotion notification.

  In the example shown in FIG. 31, the variation pattern is divided into three types: a variation pattern that does not include super reach, a variation pattern that is out of super reach, and a variation pattern that is per super reach. , The effect mode has been determined, but the method of dividing the fluctuation pattern is not limited to this. For example, among the variation patterns that do not include super reach, a variation pattern that does not include a reach, a variation pattern that includes a normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes a normal reach, in which a display result is a hit, a category in which a display result is out, and the like are added. Then, it may be determined whether or not each button effect is to be executed, and the effect mode in the case of executing each button effect. Also, regarding the fluctuation pattern including the super reach, whether or not each button effect is to be executed is determined according to the type of the super reach (in this example, the super reach A or the super reach B), and the effect mode when the button effect is executed is determined. You may make it.

  For example, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 31 (B). Even if the variation pattern does not include the super reach, if the variation pattern includes the normal reach, each button effect may be executable at a fixed rate.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32, whether to perform each button effect is divided into two types, that is, super reach A out (super reach B out) and super reach A (super reach B per). Although the effect mode has been determined, the method of dividing the fluctuation pattern is not limited to this as described above. That is, even in the case of a variation pattern other than the super reach A or the super reach B, the continuous hit button effect or the long press button effect may be made executable.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 31C, and it may be configured not to execute the hit / fail button effect at a fixed rate even in the case of super reach failure or super reach. Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 32 (A), and the continuous hit button effect may not be executed at a fixed rate even in the case of super reach A losing or per super reach A. Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 32 (B), and the long press button effect may not be executed at a fixed rate even in the case of super reach B slippage or super reach B.

  In this embodiment, the operation of the player is detected by detecting whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the player's operation may be detected by a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor. Further, in this case, the image is not limited to the mode of the operation promotion notification shown in FIG. The operation promotion notification may be performed by displaying an image imitating the state and an image indicating the character “hold hand”. Further, in this case, the action of the player that triggers the effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation. For example, the effect performed based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 122 at the time of hitting / rejection is set to have a higher expectation than the effect performed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120. You may.

  In addition to the example of the operation promotion notification illustrated in FIG. 34, for example, together with the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the middle button image (first operation promotion image (middle)), “press” and An operation promotion notification that displays a second operation promotion image indicating a character such as “blow” may be performed. In this case, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the combination of the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image. For example, the operation promotion notification in which the first operation promotion image (small) and the second operation promotion image (press) are displayed is better than the operation promotion notification in which only the first operation promotion image (small) is displayed, Further, the first operation promotion image (small) and the second operation promotion image (one blow) are displayed rather than the operation promotion notification in which the first operation promotion image (small) and the second operation promotion image (press) are displayed. The operation promotion notification may have a higher expectation.

  Further, for example, when the operation promotion notification is performed in a specific mode, the big hit may be determined. Specifically, when a specific first operation promotion image (for example, an image imitating the golden push button 120) is displayed, or when a specific second operation promotion image (for example, a character “PUSH!” Is shown), The big hit may be determined when the (image) is displayed. In addition, when displayed alone, the jackpot is not determined, but when combined and displayed, the operation promotion notification that determines the jackpot may be performed. Specifically, when only the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) is displayed, the big hit is not determined, but the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the second operation When the promotion image (one shot) is displayed (when a combination with a high degree of rarity is displayed), the big hit may be determined.

  Further, even in the case of the operation promotion notification in the same mode, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the execution timing. Specifically, the operation promotion notification for displaying the small button image (the first operation promotion image (small)) has a low degree of expectation when performed at the time of a high-speed change, but has a high degree of expectation when performed at the time of a success or failure ( For example, a big hit may be determined).

  In step S8008 of the effect symbol change start process, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the change pattern (step S8008), and starts a process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8009).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variable time) of the variable display of the effect symbol are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 35 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

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

  In this embodiment, each button effect is realized by executing a predetermined process (for example, a process of steps S8106 to S8175 to be described later) in the effect symbol changing process. Is performed, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected in step S8008. Scenario data (corresponding to a process table in this example) according to the presence or absence of each button effect may be stored in advance, and processing may be performed based on the data to realize each button effect. However, with the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to realize each button effect while suppressing an increase in the data amount.

  Also, in this embodiment, a description will be given of a case where each button effect can be executed as a changing effect, for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade effect notice effect, and the like. May be determined, and a notice effect may be performed based on the determination result. If it is determined that such a preview effect is to be executed, a process table corresponding to the preview effect may be selected in step S8008. In other words, scenario data (corresponding to a process table in this example) corresponding to the presence or absence of each announcement effect is stored in advance, and the announcement effect is realized by executing processing based on the data. Good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and the effect component as the effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, ramp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as effect parts is executed (step S8010). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8011).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change processing (step S802) (step S8012).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control such that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. May be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  FIGS. 36 to 40 are flowcharts showing the effect design changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a high-speed fluctuation button effect valid flag indicating that the detection of the high-speed fluctuation button effect is being performed is set (step S8106). If the high-speed fluctuation button effect valid flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8113.

  If the high-speed change button effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the high-speed change button effect standby flag is set (step S8107). If the high-speed fluctuation button effect standby flag has not been set, the flow shifts to step S8120.

  If the high-speed fluctuation button effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-speed fluctuation button effect start timing (ie, the high-speed fluctuation button effect detection effective period start timing). Confirm (step S8108). If it is not the start timing of the high-speed fluctuation button effect, the flow shifts to step S8120.

  If it is the start timing of the high-speed fluctuation button effect, that is, if it is the high-speed fluctuation button effect detection effective period start timing, the effect control CPU 101 resets the high-speed fluctuation button effect standby flag (step S8109). At the same time, a high-speed fluctuation button effect valid flag is set (step 8110). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 displays a small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) on the effect display device 9 as an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120, and the remaining period of the detection valid period. Are displayed (steps S8111 and S8112). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8113.

  In this embodiment, according to the remaining period of the detection valid period, the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area in the meter display area is different is updated and displayed, so that the remaining period of the detection valid period is indicated. It is configured. That is, the meter display area in the remaining effective period image indicates the entire detection effective period, and the designated area indicates the remaining period of the detection effective period. Specifically, when the detection valid period is started, the remaining valid period image in which the designated area occupies the entire area of the meter display region (for example, the remaining valid period image 203 shown in FIG. 43 (A1). (Corresponding to an area) is displayed, and a remaining effective period image (for example, a remaining effective period shown in FIG. 43 (B1) shown in FIG. 43 (B1) in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is reduced in accordance with a decrease in the remaining effective period of the detection effective period. When the detection valid period ends (or when a predetermined operation is detected), the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0 (for example, FIG. The remaining valid period image 203) shown in C1) is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp the remaining period of the detection valid period by checking the state of the remaining valid period image. In this embodiment, a remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display region is 0 (for example, the remaining valid period image 203 shown in FIG. 43 (C1)) is also referred to as a valid period end image. By displaying the effective period end image, the detection effective period end notification for notifying that the detection effective period has ended is performed.

  In step S8113, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not operation of push button 120 has been detected (step S8113). When the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect in the effect display device 9 in the effect symbol change start process, and determines the speed in accordance with the stored effect of the high-speed change button effect. Control is performed to display a button effect image at the time of change (for example, “...”, “?” Or “!”; See FIG. 32A) (step S8114). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the remaining effective period image displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8114a).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed operation promotion image (step S8115). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to notify the end of the detection effective period as a detection effective period end notification to notify the end of the detection effective period (for example, the indication area shown in FIG. The remaining valid period image 203 having a ratio of 0 in the display area is displayed (step S8116). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the high-speed fluctuation button effect effective flag (step S8117). The high-speed fluctuation button effect image and the effective period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period. For example, a timer is set when displaying the button effect image at the time of high-speed fluctuation or the end image of the valid period, and when a predetermined period is counted by the timer, control is performed to delete the button effect image at the high-speed fluctuation or the end image of the valid period. This is achieved by:

  If the operation of the push button 120 has not been detected in step S8113, the effect control CPU 101 is at the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation button effect (ie, the end of the high-speed fluctuation button effect detection effective period). It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S8118). Then, if it is the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation button effect, the flow shifts to step S8115. If it is not the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation button effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8119). For example, a remaining effective period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is reduced in accordance with the decrease in the remaining period is displayed (see FIG. 43 (B1)). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8120.

  In step S8120, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the reach-established button effect effective flag indicating that the reach-established button effect detection effective period is being set is set (step S8120). If the reach effect button effect valid flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8127.

  If the reach-established button effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the reach-established button effect standby flag is set (step S8121). If the “reach established” button effect standby flag has not been set, the flow shifts to step S8134.

  When the button effect standby flag at the time of reach establishment is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the button effect at the time of reach establishment (that is, the detection effective period start timing of the button effect at the time of reach establishment). Confirm (step S8122). If it is not the start timing of the button effect at the time of reaching the reach, the flow shifts to step S8134.

  If it is the start timing of the button effect when the reach is established, that is, if it is the start timing of the detection effective period of the button effect when the reach is established, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect standby flag when the reach is established (step S8123). At the same time, a button effect valid flag at the time of reaching the reach is set (step 8124). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 displays the middle button image (the first operation promotion image (middle)) and the remaining valid period image on the effect display device 9 as the operation prompt notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120. Control (steps S8125 and S8126). Thereafter, the process shifts to step S8127.

  In step S8127, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not operation of push button 120 has been detected (step S8127). When the operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect in the effect display device 9 in the effect symbol variation start process, and stores the reach in accordance with the effect mode of the button effect when the reach is established, which is stored. Control for displaying a button effect image at the time of establishment (for example, “Chance!”, “Opportunity!”, Or “Intense heat!”; See FIG. 32B) is performed (step S8128). The effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed remaining valid period image (step S8128a).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed operation prompting image (step S8129). The effect control CPU 101 displays an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has ended on the effect display device 9 (step S8130). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect effective flag when the reach is established (step S8131). Note that the button effect at the time of reaching the reach and the image of the end of the effective period are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

  Further, in step S8127, when the operation of the push button 120 is not detected, the effect control CPU 101 is the end timing of the button effect when the reach is established (ie, the detection effective period end timing of the button effect when the reach is established). It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S8132). If it is the end timing of the button effect at the time of reaching the reach, the process shifts to step S8129. If it is not the end timing of the button effect when the reach is established, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8133). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8134.

  In step S8134, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a valid / irreasing button effect valid flag indicating that the valid / irrable button effect detection effective period is being set is set (step S8134). If the button effect valid flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8141.

  If the button effect valid flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the button effect standby flag has been set (step S8135). When the button effect standby flag is not set, the flow shifts to step S8148.

  If the button production standby flag is set, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the button production at the time of propagating (that is, the start timing of the detection effective period of the button production at the time of production). Confirm (step S8136). When it is not the start timing of the button effect at the time of hitting / failing, the flow shifts to step S8148.

  If it is the start timing of the button production at the time of hitting or not, that is, if it is the start timing of the detection validity period of the button effect at the time of hitting or not, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect standby flag at the time of turning up or down (step S8137). At the same time, a button effect valid flag at the time of hitting is set (step 8138). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 displays the operation prompting image on the effect display device 9 as the operation prompting message prompting the operation of the push button 120 (for example, the middle button image (the first operation prompting image)). (Middle)), the large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and the second operation promotion image (press), or the large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and the second button The control for displaying the remaining valid period image is performed together with the display of the two operation promotion images (blow) (steps S8139 and S8140). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8141.

  In step S8141, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not operation of push button 120 has been detected (step S8141). When the operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect display device 9 has determined the effect in the effect symbol change start process and stored it in accordance with the effect mode of the button effect at the time of the hit-and-shoot hitting button effect. Fan effect button effect image (for example, a first hit / fail hit button effect image 204a indicating the character of "defeat ..." or a second hit / fail hit button effect image 204b indicating the character of "victory!". FIG. 42 (D1) , (D2)) is performed (step S8142). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the remaining effective period image displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8142a). In addition, instead of or in addition to the example shown in this embodiment, in the process of step S8142, when a big hit occurs, a predetermined movable role is operated. The object may not be operated. For example, in the case of a big hit (or in the case of a probable big hit), a predetermined movable role is operated according to the first pattern. The accessory may be operated by a second pattern different from the first pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed operation promoting image (step S8143). The effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has ended (step S8144). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect valid flag at the time of hitting or failing (step S8145). In addition, the button effect image at the time of hitting or not and the image of the end of the validity period are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

  Also, in step S8141, when the operation of the push button 120 is not detected, the effect control CPU 101 is the end timing of the button effect at the time of hit-and-shoot (that is, the detection effective period end timing of the button effect at the time of hit-and-hit). It is confirmed whether or not this is the case (step S8146). Then, if it is the end timing of the button effect at the time of hitting / failing, the flow shifts to step S8143. Further, if it is not the end timing of the button effect at the time of hitting / failing, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8147). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8148.

  In step S8148, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a continuous hit button effect effective flag indicating that the continuous hit button effect detection effective period is being set (step S8148). If the continuous hit button effect valid flag is set, the flow shifts to step S8155.

  If the continuous hit button effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous hit button effect standby flag is set (step S8149). If the continuous hit button effect standby flag is not set, the flow shifts to step S8162.

  If the continuous hit button effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous hit button effect (ie, the start timing of the detection effective period of the continuous hit button effect) (step S8150). . If it is not the start timing of the continuous hit button effect, the flow shifts to step S8162.

  If it is the start timing of the continuous-stroke button effect, that is, if it is the start timing of the detection effective period of the continuous-stroke button effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous-stroke button effect standby flag (step S8151), and also activates the continuous-stroke button effect. A flag is set (step 8152). In the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 displays a small button image (first operation prompting image (small)) and a second operation prompting image (continuous hit) as operation prompting messages for prompting operation of the push button 120. Is displayed, and control to display the remaining valid period image is performed (steps S8153 and S8154). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8155.

  In step S8155, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a continuous tapping operation of push button 120 has been detected (step S8155). When the continuous tapping operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect in the effect display device 9 in the effect symbol variation start process, and in accordance with the stored effect mode of the continuous hit button effect, A control for displaying an effect image (for example, a dialogue A image, a dialogue B image, or a dialogue C image; see FIG. 33A) is performed (step S8156). The effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the remaining effective period image displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8156a).

  In step S8155, the determination as to whether or not the continuous tapping operation of the push button 120 has been detected is performed by, for example, confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been received from the push sensor 124 a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. . The effect display device 9 may display a meter or the like in accordance with the number of operations so that the number of times the push button 120 is operated within the detection period of the continuous hit button effect can be recognized. With this configuration, the meter value increases each time the operation is performed, so that the player can feel the effect of the continuous hitting operation and can improve the effect of the production. Further, in the configuration for performing meter display, for example, a lottery may be performed each time the push button 120 is operated, and the meter value may be increased when the lottery is performed (for example, the game is won at a rate of 1/10). Further, for example, the configuration may be such that the jackpot is determined when the meter value reaches the maximum value as a result of the continuous hitting operation. In this case, when the display result is not a big hit, if the meter value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 90% of the maximum value), the meter value is not increased even if a pressing operation is performed, or the lottery is not won. May be configured. It is desirable to provide a case where the meter value does not reach the maximum value even when the display result is a big hit. By doing so, even if the meter value does not reach the maximum value, the possibility of a big hit remains, and the interest can be enhanced. Further, the meter display by the continuous hit button effect may be used for a hit effect on the right or wrong to be performed after the continuous hit button effect or a button effect at the time of the right or wrong hit. For example, it may be possible to execute a button effect at the time of swaying the right or wrong by incorporating a meter display by a continuous hit button effect or at the time of swaying the right or wrong. A button effect may be executed. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the relevance between the effects, and to improve the effect of the effects.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the continuous hit button effect is configured such that the continuous hit button effect image is displayed when the push button 120 is operated a predetermined number of times during the detection effective period. Each time the push button 120 is operated, a lottery may be performed, and when the lottery is won (for example, the winning is performed at a rate of 1/100), a continuous hit button effect image may be displayed. That is, the effect may be such that it is advantageous to repeatedly hit the push button 120 in order to increase the number of lotteries and increase the possibility of winning.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed operation promoting image (step S8157). The effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has ended (step S8158). Then, effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous hit button effect effective flag (step S8159). Note that the continuous hit button effect image and the validity period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

  Also, in step S8155, when the continuous tapping operation of push button 120 is not detected, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the continuous hit button effect (that is, the end time of the detection effective period of the continuous hit button effect). Is confirmed (step S8160). Then, if it is the end timing of the continuous hit button effect, the flow shifts to step S8157. If it is not the end timing of the continuous hit button effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8161). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8162.

  In step S8162, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a long-press button effect valid flag indicating that the long-press button effect detection effective period is being set is set (step S8162). If the long press button effect valid flag is set, the flow shifts to step S8169.

  If the long-press button effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the long-press button effect standby flag is set (step S8163). If the long press button effect standby flag has not been set, the flow shifts to step S8176.

  When the long-press button effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the long-press button effect (that is, the detection effective period start timing of the long-press button effect) ( Step S8164). If it is not the start time of the long press button effect, the flow shifts to step S8176.

  If it is the start timing of the long-press button effect, that is, if it is the start timing of the detection effective period of the long-press button effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the long-press button effect standby flag (step S8165), and A push button effect valid flag is set (step 8166). The effect control CPU 101 uses the small display button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the second operation promotion image (long press) as the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120 on the effect display device 9. Is displayed, and control for displaying the remaining valid period image is performed (steps S8167, S8168). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8169.

  In step S8169, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a long press operation of push button 120 has been detected (step S8169). When the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines, in the effect display device 9, the effect in the effect symbol variation start process, and in accordance with the effect mode of the long press button effect stored. Control for displaying a long-press button effect image (for example, an item A image, an item B image, or an item C image; see FIG. 33B) is performed (step S8170). The effect control CPU 101 performs control to delete the remaining effective period image displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8170a).

  In step S8169, it is determined whether or not the long push operation of the push button 120 is detected, for example, by determining whether the operation detection signal is continuously received from the push sensor 124 for a predetermined period (shorter than the detection valid period). It is performed by confirming whether or not it is not. For example, it is determined whether or not the long press operation of the push button 120 is detected by determining whether or not the total period of the press operation within the detection valid period has reached a predetermined period (shorter than the detection valid period). Confirmation may be performed. In addition, the effect display device 9 performs a meter display or the like according to the long-pressed operation period so that the period during which the push button 120 is long-pressed can be recognized within the detection effective period of the long-press button effect. You may do so. For example, when the long press operation is performed for 0.5 seconds, the meter display is performed so that the meter value increases by 10% of all the scales. With such a configuration, the meter value increases when the long-press operation is continued, so that the player can feel the effect of the long-press operation, and the effect of the performance can be improved. For example, in the latter half of the detection validity period, if the long press operation is performed for 0.5 seconds, the meter value may be increased by 20% of the entire scale in the meter display, or the long press operation may be 0. After 2 seconds, the meter value may be increased by 10% of the total scale in the meter display. As described above, by increasing the meter value increasing pace during the specific period of the detection valid period, it is possible to easily increase the meter value within the detection valid period. Further, for example, the configuration may be such that the jackpot is determined when the meter value reaches the maximum value as a result of the long press operation. In this case, when the display result is not a big hit, when the meter value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 90% of the maximum value), the meter value may not be increased even if a long press operation is performed. . It is desirable to provide a case where the meter value does not reach the maximum value even when the display result is a big hit. By doing so, even if the meter value does not reach the maximum value, the possibility of a big hit remains, and the interest can be enhanced. Further, the meter display by the long-press button effect may be used for a right / wrong effect produced after the long-press button effect or a button effect at the time of right / wrong operation. For example, it may be possible to execute a push / pull effect that incorporates a meter display by a long press button effect or a button effect at the time of push / pull, or that the higher the meter value is, the higher the expectation or rarity, the higher the pass / pull effect or the push The hour button effect may be executed. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the relevance between the effects, and to improve the effect of the effects.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to delete the displayed operation promoting image (step S8171). The effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has ended (step S8172). Then, effect control CPU 101 resets the long-press button effect valid flag (step S8173). The long-press button effect image and the validity period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

  If the long press operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8169, the effect control CPU 101 is the end timing of the long press button effect (that is, the end time of the detection effective period of the long press button effect). It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S8174). If it is the end timing of the long press button effect, the flow shifts to step S8171. If it is not the end timing of the long press button effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8175). Thereafter, the flow shifts to step S8176.

  In step S8176, if the variation time timer has timed out (Y in step S8176), effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S803). Step S8177).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8116, S8130, S8144, S8158, and S8172 in the processing during the fluctuation of the effect symbol, a predetermined operation is performed until the detection validity period ends. Also, since the detection valid period end notification is performed, it is possible to easily recognize that the detection valid period has ended based on the operation.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 36 to 40, after displaying the button effect image, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are deleted, and the valid period end image is displayed (for example, step S8114 to S8116) For example, the button effect image may be displayed after the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are deleted and the valid period end image is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation promotion image and the remaining effective period image are erased at the end timing of the button effect detection effective period, but the predetermined period of the end timing of the button effect detection effective period is set. Before the operation, the operation promotion image and the remaining lifetime image (or only one of the images) may be erased. With this configuration, the operation performed at the timing when the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are erased is not detected as the operation within the detection valid period, and the player may be distrusted. Can be avoided.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag has been set, the flow shifts to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, when the stop symbol display flag is set, it means that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of determining and displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. The process moves to step S8305 without performing.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmation command reception flag has been set (step S8301a). If the flag has not been set, the process ends.

  If the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S8301b). In addition, control is performed to determine and display the determined stop symbol (outlier symbol, big hit symbol) of the effect symbol (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when a lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8311. I do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S8305). Whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received is specifically determined by a flag (a jackpot start designation command reception flag) indicating that a jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process has been received, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a flag (small hit / sudden sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / suddenly changing big hit start designation command has been received is set. If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag if the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable big hit start designation command reception flag is set.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). Then, effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) According to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the button effect at the time of hitting or failing. FIGS. 42 (A1) to (E1) show a specific example of the case of executing the button effect at the time of hitting or failing according to the first effect mode when the display result is out of order.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A1), when a winning / fighting effect (for example, an effect of fighting with an enemy character) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol in the reach state is displayed at the lower left. It is displayed in reduced size.

  Next, when the detection validity period of the button effect (first effect mode) at the time of hitting is started, the first operation promotion image (middle) 201b (middle button image) is displayed as the operation promotion notification. Further, a remaining valid period image 203 indicating the remaining period of the detection valid period is displayed (FIG. 42 (B1)). In the remaining valid period image 203, an indication area indicating the remaining period (corresponding to a black area in the example of FIG. 42) is displayed in accordance with the elapsed period (that is, in accordance with the remaining period of the detection valid period). Is updated so as to decrease the ratio of the occupancy (FIG. 42 (C1)).

  Here, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the first right / wrong button effect image 204a indicating the character of "defeat ..." is displayed, and the final stop symbol ("6" which is a lost symbol) is temporarily stopped. Is displayed. Also, at this time, the first operation promotion image (medium) 201b (middle button image) and the remaining valid period image 203 are erased, and the valid period end image (the ratio of the designated area to the meter display region Is displayed (FIG. 42 (D1)).

  After that, the first success / failure button effect image 204a and the effective period end image (remaining effective period image 203 in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0) are deleted, and in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, The outlier symbol "767" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 42 (E1)).

  FIGS. 42 (A2) to (E2) show a specific example of the case of executing the button effect at the time of hitting or failing according to the third effect mode when the display result is a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A2), when a winning / fighting effect (for example, an effect of fighting with an enemy character) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a fluctuation display of the effect symbol in the reach state is displayed at the lower left. It is displayed in reduced size.

  Next, when the detection validity period of the button production at the time of hitting or non-promotion (third production mode) is started, as the operation promotion notification, the first operation promotion image (large) 201c (large button image) and the second operation promotion image (blow) ) 202b is displayed. Further, a remaining valid period image 203 indicating the remaining period of the detection valid period is displayed (FIG. 42 (B2)). In the remaining valid period image 203, an indication area indicating the remaining period (corresponding to a black area in the example of FIG. 42) is displayed in accordance with the elapsed period (that is, in accordance with the remaining period of the detection valid period). Is updated so as to decrease the ratio of the occupancy (FIG. 42 (C2)).

  Here, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, a second hit / fail instancing button effect image 204b showing the character of "WIN!" Is displayed, and the final stop symbol ("7" which becomes a big hit symbol) is temporarily stopped. Is displayed. At this time, the first operation promotion image (large) 201c (large button image), the second operation promotion image (strike) 202b, and the remaining valid period image 203 are deleted, and the valid period end image is notified as the detection valid period end notification. (The remaining valid period image 203 in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0) is displayed (FIG. 42 (D2)).

  After that, the second hit / fail button effect image 204b and the effective period end image (remaining effective period image 203 in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0) are deleted, and in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, The big hit symbol “777” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 42 (E2)).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the detection validity period end notification. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 (A1) to (C1), when the detection valid period starts, the effect display device 9 performs operation promotion notification (for example, the first operation promotion image ( The middle) 201b is displayed), and the remaining detection valid period image 203 is displayed (FIG. 43 (A1)). Further, in the remaining effective period image 203, an indicator area indicating the remaining period (corresponding to a black region in the example of FIG. 43) corresponds to the meter display region according to the elapsed period (that is, according to the remaining period of the detection effective period). Is updated so as to decrease the ratio of the occupancy (FIG. 43 (B1)).

  When the operation is detected, the validity period end image (the remaining validity period image 203 in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0) is displayed immediately (FIG. 43 (C1)).

  On the other hand, in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 43A2 to 43D, when the operation is detected, the validity period end image is not displayed immediately, but the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is reduced. The image of the remaining effective period 203 that rapidly decreases is displayed (FIG. 43 (C2)). After that, the validity period end image (the remaining validity period image 203 in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0) is displayed (FIG. 43 (D2)). By performing the display in which the ratio of the designated area is rapidly reduced, the player can easily recognize the change in the meter display area. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the detection effective period ends by the operation, and can also recognize that the operation has been completed (the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected).

  The display in which the ratio of the designated area in the meter display area rapidly decreases may be realized by, for example, reproducing a previously prepared moving image. The speed at which the ratio of the designated area is suddenly reduced is arbitrary. It suffices that the speed is fast enough for the player to recognize that the speed is faster than the speed at which the designated area decreases when no operation is detected.

  In addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, an effect of changing the mode of the push button 120 according to the degree of expectation may be made executable. For example, the push button 120 is configured such that a white LED, a red LED, and a vibrator (vibration motor) are incorporated, and the push button 120 is formed so that a player can visually recognize the colors of the white LED and the red LED, and vibrates when the vibrator operates. And Hereinafter, the effect of changing the mode of the push button 120 is also referred to as an operation unit effect. When executing the operation unit effect, a notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120 is issued, and when the operation of the push button 120 is detected (or the detection valid period has elapsed), the mode of the push button 120 is set to the normal state. It may be returned.

  Further, the operation unit effect and each button effect may be executed in combination. Specifically, when the detection validity period of the button effect starts, the mode of the push button 120 is changed by the operation unit effect, and the operation prompting image is displayed on the effect display device 9 by the operation prompting notification. When the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect display device 9 displays the button effect image, erases the operation promotion image, and returns the state of the push button 120 to the normal state.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation unit effect. FIG. 44 (A) shows a case where the operation promotion notification is performed without performing the operation unit effect, and FIG. 44 (B) illustrates a case where the operation promotion notification is performed while performing the operation unit effect.

  When performing the operation promotion notification without performing the operation unit effect, as illustrated in FIG. 44A, the effect control CPU 101 uses the operation promotion image (for example, the first operation promotion) as the button effect operation promotion notification. The image (small) 201a) is controlled to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  On the other hand, when performing the operation unit effect and performing the operation promotion notification, as illustrated in FIG. 44B, the effect control CPU 101 performs the operation promotion image (for example, the first operation The control for displaying the promotion image (small) 201a) on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the control for changing the mode of the push button 120 from the normal mode is performed as the operation unit effect.

  The normal mode of the push button 120 is a state in which no color is generated (the white LED and the red LED are turned off) and the vibration by the vibrator is not performed. Therefore, when changing the mode of the push button 120 from the normal mode, the effect control CPU 101 performs the color generation by the white LED, the color generation by the red LED, or the vibration by the vibrator, or controls two or more of them. .

  In the configuration in which the operation unit effect can be executed, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, it is determined whether or not the operation unit effect is to be executed. decide. The mode of the operation promotion notification and the mode of the operation unit effect are determined using, for example, the operation unit effect setting table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the operation unit effect setting table. As shown in FIG. 45, in the operation unit effect determination table, the determination value corresponding to the combination of the mode of the operation promotion image displayed by the operation promotion notification and the mode of the push button 120 after the change by the operation unit effect is displayed. Is set. FIG. 45 illustrates an example in which a first operation promotion image simulating the appearance of the push button 120 is displayed in a different color / size as the operation promotion image. FIG. 45 shows the number of determination values.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that a button effect is to be executed in the effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 101 sets the mode of the first operation promoting image and the mode of the push button 120 after the change to the value of the random number for operation section effect determination. Is determined in a manner corresponding to the determination value that matches. Note that the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 45A to change the display result of the special symbol to the big hit symbol if it is determined not to make it a big hit symbol (the big hit symbol). Is determined, the table shown in FIG. 45B is used.

  As illustrated in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, the rate at which the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be “vibration” is greater in a big hit than in a loss. In addition, the number of determination values corresponding to “red” is more likely to be a big hit than to a loss. That is, depending on the mode of the push button 120 after the change, a possibility of a big hit is suggested.

  Focusing on the mode of the first operation promotion image, the ratio determined as “red” is larger in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. The ratio determined as “red / large” is even larger when a big hit occurs than when it is a loss.

  When the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be “red” (specifically, “red” or “red / vibration”), the mode of the first operation promotion image is “white” (specifically, , “White / small” or “white / large”). That is, the effect control CPU 101 displays the first operation promotion image in a mode common to the plurality of modes of the push button 120. Also, when the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be “white” (specifically, “white” or “white / vibration”), the mode of the first operation promotion image is “ It may be determined to be "white" (specifically, "white / small" or "white / large").

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, the “common mode” is “white”, but may be “white / small” or “white / large”. That is, a part of the mode of the first operation promotion image is the same. However, the “common mode” may be the same mode.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the effect control CPU 101 collectively determines the mode of the first operation promotion image and the mode of the push button 120 after the change, but may determine them separately. Good. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the mode of the first operation promotion image by, for example, a lottery using a random number, and determines the changed mode of the push button 120 by a lottery using another random number.

  Further, when the button effect and the operation unit effect are executed in combination, for example, when the effect mode of the button effect to be executed is determined, the operation unit effect mode is determined together with the button operation operation promotion notification mode. You may make it. In this case, for example, when the process of displaying the operation promotion image (step S8111 and the like) is performed in the process of changing the effect symbol, the mode of the push button 120 is changed from the normal mode by the operation unit effect. Control may be performed to change the mode of the push button 120 to a normal mode when a process of deleting the operation promotion image (step S8115 and the like) is performed. Note that the operation unit effect may be always executed when the button effect is executed, or whether or not the operation unit effect is executed may be determined by, for example, a lottery using random numbers.

  When the operation unit effect is configured to be executable as described above, the mode of the push button 120 is changed to any one of a plurality of modes according to the degree of expectation to the big hit game state, and according to the degree of expectation to the big hit game state. Although the first operation promotion image is displayed in any of a plurality of modes, but the first operation promotion image in a mode common to the plurality of modes of the push button 120 is displayed, the first operation promotion image is displayed in accordance with the degree of expectation to the big hit gaming state. The display mode of the first operation promotion image is changed to any one of a plurality of display modes, and the mode of the push button 120 is changed to any of the plurality of modes according to the degree of expectation to the big hit game state. Is set to a mode common to a plurality of display modes of the first operation promoting image (for example, “white” (specifically, “white” or “white / vibration”) shown in FIG. 45). To direct It is possible to further improve the interest of that game.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the effect is produced by a combination of “red / small” or “red / large” (for the first operation promotion image) and “red” or “red / vibration” (for the push button 120). It will not be executed. If the mode of the first operation promotion image (in this case, red) and the mode of the push button 120 (in this case, red) are the same, the player may expect something, By preventing the operation promotion notification and the operation unit effect from being executed in the same manner, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player expects something but an event corresponding to the expectation does not occur.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, color development and vibration are used as the type of the push button 120, but the rotation of the push button 120, the protrusion (bounce) of the push button 120, the temperature change of the push button 120, and the push button 120 May be used. In addition, white and red are used as the colors of the push button 120, but those colors are examples.

  In addition, the operation unit effect can be executed at any timing during, for example, a variable display or a big hit game. During the variable display, the operation unit effect is executed in a different manner according to a big hit or a degree of expectation of developing a super reach. During the big hit game, the rounds may be executed in different modes depending on the degree of expectation that the number of rounds is increased or the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state (a time saving state or a probable change state) after the big hit game.

  Further, the operation unit effect is not limited to changing the mode of the push button 120 from the normal mode when the operation promotion notification is performed (that is, before the operation of the push button 120 is detected). After the prompting is performed, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the mode of the push button 120 may be changed from the normal mode. For example, when the button effect and the operation unit effect are performed in combination, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected after the operation promotion notification is performed, the button effect image is displayed and the push button The mode of 120 may be changed from the normal mode.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the detecting means (the push button 120 in the present example) capable of detecting the operation of the player and the promotion notification for prompting the operation of the player (the present example) A predetermined effect (in this example, based on detection of the player's movement by the detection means and the promotion notification means capable of executing the operation promotion notification for displaying the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image). , Each button effect). Then, the promotion notifying unit performs at least the first promotion of the promotion notification for prompting one operation (in this example, any one of the operation of pressing the push button 120 once, the operation of continuously hitting, and the operation of long pressing). A first pattern that displays an image (in this example, a first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120), and a second promotion image (in this example, a predetermined character indicating a predetermined character) in addition to the first promotion image This can be executed in accordance with a second pattern displaying two operation promotion images) (see FIGS. 32 to 34). Further, the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the promotion notification has been executed. (In this example, the first production of the button production at the time of the propagating or non-promotion of the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern. The degree of expectation is different between the mode and the second effect mode and the third effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting or failing in which the operation promotion notification is performed according to the second pattern (see FIG. 32C). Therefore, the degree of expectation can be easily shown to the player.

  Specifically, there is a case where the degree of expectation is difficult to understand even in a configuration in which the degree of expectation differs depending on the mode of the promotion notifying means. However, as in this embodiment, the number of images displayed by the If it is configured that the degree of expectation differs depending on the difference (the first pattern and the second pattern), the player can intuitively recognize the degree of expectation.

  In this embodiment, the operation of the player is detected based on whether the operation of the push button 120 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected. Thus, the operation of the player may be detected. Further, the present invention is not limited to detecting the operation of the player depending on whether or not the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 has been operated a predetermined number of times. For example, predetermined information (for example, The operation of the player may be detected based on whether an operation of inputting a specific command or the like has been performed. In addition, in place of or in addition to the push button 120 or the stick controller 122, when detecting a player's movement, a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor for inputting a detection signal is provided, and these sensors are used. Alternatively, the movement of the player may be detected. Further, in this case, the image is not limited to the mode of the operation promotion notification shown in FIG. The operation promotion notification may be performed by displaying an image imitating the state and an image indicating the character “hold hand”.

  In addition, the fact that the promotion notification for prompting one operation can be executed by the first pattern and the second pattern means that, for example, the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of pressing the push button 120 once is described in the second pattern. The first pattern can be executed by the first pattern, and the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of pressing the push button 120 once (for example, one operation) can be executed by the first pattern. This does not mean that the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of repeatedly hitting 120 (for example, an operation different from one operation) can be executed by the second pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion notification based on the second pattern has a higher expectation than the promotion notification based on the first pattern. In the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the degree of expectation is higher than the first effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting or failing in which the operation promotion notification is performed according to the first pattern (see FIG. 32C). With such a configuration, it is possible to easily indicate the degree of expectation to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion notification in the second pattern can be executed in any of a plurality of modes (in the present example, in the second production mode of the button production at the time of hitting or failing, the first operation promotion image (large ) And the second operation promotion image (press) to display the operation promotion notification in the second pattern, and in the third production mode of the button production at the time of hitting the right or wrong, the first operation promotion image (large) and the second operation promotion image ( An operation promotion notification is performed according to the second pattern for displaying “blow” (see FIG. 32C). Therefore, various effects can enhance the effect of the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion notifying means displays the first promotion image in a plurality of modes (in this example, the first operation promotion image (small), the first operation promotion image (medium), and the first operation promotion image ( Large), etc.), and the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the first promotion image is displayed (in this example, the first operation promotion image (medium) is displayed). A first effect mode of a button effect at the time of a push / pull operation in which an operation promotion notification to be displayed is performed, and a second effect mode and a third effect mode of a button effect at the time of a push / pull operation in which an operation promotion notification displaying a first operation prompt image (large) is performed. The degree of expectation is different from the effect mode (see FIG. 32 (c)). For this reason, various effects can be executed, and the effect can be improved because the degree of expectation indicated for each effect is different.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion notifying means displays the second promotion image in one of a plurality of modes (in this example, a second operation promotion image (press), a second operation promotion image (stroke), etc.). It is possible, and the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of modes the second promotion image is displayed (in this example, whether or not the operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (press) is performed) The degree of expectation is different from the second effect mode of the button effect at the time of swaying and the third effect mode of the button effect at the time of swaying whether or not to perform operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (blow). )reference). For this reason, various effects can be executed, and the effect can be improved because the degree of expectation indicated for each effect is different.

  In this embodiment, displaying the first promotion image in any one of a plurality of modes means that the first operation promotion image (small), the first operation promotion image (middle), and the first operation promotion image (large) ) Will be described using an example of displaying, and displaying the second promotion image in one of a plurality of modes will be described as a second operation promotion image (press), a second operation promotion image (one shot), and a second operation promotion. Although the description has been made with reference to the example in which the image (continuous hit) and the second operation promotion image (long press) are displayed, examples of a plurality of aspects are not limited thereto. For example, for the first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120, by changing the color and the state (for example, the state where the push button 120 is protruding and the state where the push button 120 is not protruding) in addition to the size, Different embodiments are possible. In addition, the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character can have different modes by changing the size and color in addition to the character.

  Further, for example, even if the first operation promotion image simulates the appearance of the push button 120 of the same size, if the process up to display is different, it can be said that the first operation promotion image is displayed in a different mode. Specifically, when the small button image is displayed instantaneously, the small button image is divided when the density is gradually changed from a state that cannot be visually recognized to a density that is gradually increased to a state that is easy to be visually recognized. When the small button images are gradually combined and displayed as a whole, when the predetermined sound is output together with the display of the small button image, and when the control to turn on the predetermined light emitter together with the display of the small button image is performed. Can be said that the small button images are displayed in different modes. In other words, “displaying the first promotion image (second promotion image) in any one of a plurality of modes” is not limited to a mode in which a mode is different depending on a finally displayed image, but also a difference in a process of displaying. This is a concept that includes aspects with different modes.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect at a plurality of timings (in this example, at the time of a high-speed change of the effect symbol, at the time of reaching the reach, at the time of hitting / rejecting, etc.) (see FIG. 31). ), The prompting means executes the prompting at a different rate according to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, in one of the first pattern and the second pattern (in this example, the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation is executed). At the timing when the button effect is performed and when the button effect is executed when the reach is established, the operation promotion notification is executed according to the first pattern at a rate of 100%. In the case of, the operation promotion notification is executed by the first pattern at a rate of 70% (the second pattern at a rate of 30%), and when the display result is a big hit, (At a rate of 65% the second pattern) the first pattern in a proportion of 35% to perform operations promoting notification by reference. Figure 32). Therefore, attention can be paid to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, at the timing when the button effect is performed at the time of hitting the hit or fail, the operation promotion notification is executed by one of the first pattern and the second pattern. At the timing at which the button effect or the button effect at the time of the reach is established, the operation promotion notification is executed by the first pattern, and at the timing at which the button effect is executed at the time of the hit / fail, the operation promotion notification is executed by the second pattern. You may make it. In addition, for example, the operation promotion notification may be performed by using one of the first pattern and the second pattern at the timing when the button effect at the time of the high-speed fluctuation or the button effect at the time of reaching the reach is executed. In this case, for example, when the operation promotion notification is executed by the second pattern at the timing when the button effect at the time of the high-speed fluctuation is executed, it is determined that at least the reach state is established, and the timing at which the button effect is executed when the reach is established In the above, when the operation promotion notification is executed according to the second pattern, it may be determined that at least a super reach effect is developed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the promotion notification is executed at a different rate according to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, by using either the first pattern or the second pattern. In addition, or in addition, for example, according to the game state (reduced time state or probable change state) or the difference in the effect mode, the promotion notification is executed by either the first pattern or the second pattern at a different ratio. Good

  Further, in this embodiment, the detecting means includes operating means (such as the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 in this example) which can be operated by the player, and the effect executing means has a predetermined function in accordance with an operation on the operating means. An effect (in this example, each button effect) can be executed, and an effective period notifying unit that notifies an effective period during which the operation is effective (displays a remaining effective period image in this example), and the effective period ends. And an end notification means for displaying an end of the validity period (in this example, displaying an effective period end image). The end notification means is operated until the validity period ends. When the end is notified. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the valid period has ended based on the operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, the detection means includes operation means (in this example, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122) which can be operated by the player, and the effect execution means includes an operation effect using the operation means ( In this example, when the operation effect execution means for executing the operation unit effect (for example, the process of displaying the operation promotion image (step S8111, etc.) in the process during the change of the effect symbol) is executed, the operation unit effect is pushed. The promotion notifying means includes a promotion image (in this example, a predetermined color and a predetermined size) for prompting an operation when an operation effect is performed. The display includes a display control unit for displaying the display unit (in this example, the effect display device 9), and the operation effect execution unit operates according to the degree of expectation. The stage is changed to one of a plurality of modes (in this example, “white”, “red”, “white / vibration”, and “red / vibration” shown in FIG. 45), and the display control means The promotion image is displayed in one of a plurality of modes (in this example, “white / small”, “red / small”, “white / large”, “red / large” shown in FIG. 45), and It is configured to have a common image display control means for displaying a promotion image common to a plurality of modes (in this example, “white” (“white / small” and “white / large”) shown in FIG. 45). May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect using the operation means.

  In this embodiment, the promotion notification for prompting one operation (in this example, one of the operation of pressing the push button 120 once, the operation of continuous hitting, and the operation of long pressing) is provided as the first promotion. A first pattern that displays an image (in this example, a first operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120), and a second promotion image (in this example, a predetermined character indicating a predetermined character) in addition to the first promotion image 2 can be executed by using a second pattern for displaying an operation promotion image). Alternatively, or in addition to this, an operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a predetermined light emitting element such as an LED or a lamp is used. , Or an operation prompting image is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a predetermined sound is output. Good. Further, the degree of expectation may be different depending on which pattern the promotion notification is executed.

  The timing at which the predetermined effect (in this example, each button effect) is executed based on the detection of the player's operation by the detection means is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, but may be a pseudo-sequence. Any timing may be used, such as during production, during pre-reading notice production, or during a big hit production. Also, in this case, the promotion notification may be performed in one of the first pattern and the second pattern at a different rate according to the timing at which the predetermined effect is performed. For example, when the predetermined effect is performed during the pseudo continuous production, the ratio of the effect symbols in the pseudo continuous production before and after the temporary stop is different (or depending on the number of the pseudo consecutive production). You may be comprised so that promotion information may be performed by any of a 1st pattern and a 2nd pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect (in this example, each button effect) suggests that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display during the variable display with different expectations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be indicated by a different degree of expectation that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display based on any of the hold memories, such as a so-called pre-reading notice. . For example, changing the hold display to one of a plurality of display modes based on the fact that an operation is detected during the detection validity period may indicate that a jackpot will be achieved with different degrees of expectation. Good.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect form of each button effect is determined in the effect symbol change start processing, but it may be configured to be determined in the effect symbol change processing. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, whether or not to execute each button effect, determine the detection effective period when executing, when the operation is detected during the detection effective period in the effect symbol variation process, The mode of the button effect image may be determined and displayed.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, in the reach effect, the effect is temporarily stopped (or substantially stopped) to enhance the effect. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the period division of the reach effect. As shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, the effect period of the reach effect will be described by dividing it into a pre-notification period, a standby period, and a notification period. The reach effect described in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, executing control of the effect device according to the content of process data stored in advance.

  The reporting period in the reach production period is a period for reporting the result of the reach production, that is, whether or not a big hit will occur. The pre-notification period is a period before the notification period, and the standby period is a period between the pre-notification period and the notification period.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the reach effect in this embodiment. FIG. 47 illustrates an example of executing a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character battle as a reach effect. In addition, (A) to (H) of FIG. 47 and (A) to (H) of FIG. 46 are associated with each other. For example, the image display illustrated in FIG. The image display shown in FIG. 47H is performed at the timing shown in FIG.

  A specific example of the reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, when the effect symbol is in the reach state and the pre-notification period starts (FIG. 46 (A)), as shown in FIG. 47 (A), the ally character and the enemy character are set as the reach effect. A battle performance to battle begins. When the battle effect starts, an image (for example, a moving image) in which the ally character and the enemy character move is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Next, immediately before the end of the pre-notification period (FIG. 46 (B)), an image (for example, a moving image) where the ally character and the enemy character intersect is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 47 (B). Is displayed.

  Next, at the start time of the waiting period (FIG. 46C), as shown in FIG. 47C, an image (for example, a still image) in which the crossed ally character and the enemy character are stopped is displayed on the effect display device 9. Will be displayed. Since the image display shown in FIG. 47 (C) is performed for a predetermined period, it appears to the player that the effect has stopped. With this configuration, the sense of expectation for the next development (that is, winning the battle and deriving and displaying the big hit symbol) can be effectively increased.

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, the effect is stopped by displaying an image (for example, a still image) in which the crossed ally character and the enemy character are stopped on the effect display device 9 (at least the character's motion is performed). Is stopped), but is not limited to a configuration in which the character is completely stopped. For example, by displaying a moving image in which the moving speed of the character is extremely slow compared to the period before the notification or a moving image in which the moving range of the character is extremely small, The effect may be substantially stopped (at least the motion of the character is substantially stopped). In other words, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the effect is stopped by displaying an image (for example, a still image) in which the display content does not change at all. The effect may be substantially stopped by displaying a moving image in which does not substantially change. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the effect is stopped or substantially stopped, but may be, for example, a configuration in which the effect is slowed down.

  Next, when the standby period elapses a predetermined period (FIG. 46D), as shown in FIG. 47D, the ally character and the enemy character gradually disappear from the screen, and immediately before the end of the standby period (FIG. 46D). When (E) is reached, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), display control is performed so that the ally character and the enemy character completely disappear from the screen. That is, the display control in which the image is faded out in the effect display device 9 is performed. At this time, a predetermined effect sound is repeatedly output from the speaker 27. For example, this is realized by performing control to repeatedly output the same control signal (sound number data) to the audio output board 70 or control to output a control signal (sound number data) for repeatedly outputting a predetermined effect sound. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 46 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 47 (C) to (E), in the present embodiment, during the reach production standby period, the production is stopped and the fade-out is performed. Is performed, the swing display of the effect symbol is performed in the upper left portion of the display area of the image display device 5 in the same manner as in the period before notification (that is, without stopping or slowing down). With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the gaming situation (that is, the variable display is being performed) even during the standby period.

  Next, when the notification period starts (FIG. 46 (F)), an image prompting the operation of the push button 120 is displayed as shown in FIG. 47 (F). When the operation of the operation means different from the push button 120 is prompted, for example, an image imitating the operation means is displayed. It should be noted that a plurality of types of images prompting an operation (for example, the content, size, color, added characters, and the like of the images are different) may be provided, and the degree of expectation may be different depending on which image is displayed. .

  Then, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected within the predetermined detection valid period (for example, at the time shown in FIG. 46 (G)), as shown in FIG. 47 (G), it indicates that the battle has been won. "Win!" Is displayed on the effect display device 9. Thereafter, at the end of the notification period (FIG. 46 (H)), the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 47 (H). If the display result of the variable display is a loss, for example, a character "defeat" indicating that the battle has been lost is displayed on the image display device 5, and thereafter, a loss symbol is derived and displayed. If no operation is detected within the valid detection period, the result of the battle is displayed when the valid detection period has elapsed, and then a stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there is provided a notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a reach effect) capable of notifying that a value advantageous to the player is provided, and The production period includes a notification period that notifies that an advantageous value is given, a pre-notification period that is a period before the notification period, and a standby period that is a period between the notification period and the pre-notification period. Including at least. Then, the notification effect execution means stops or substantially stops a series of effects executed in the pre-notification period during the standby period. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the content notified in the notification period, and to improve the effect of the production.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect executing means notifies that advantageous value is given based on the detection of the player's action by the detection means (FIGS. 47 (F) to (G)). )reference). Therefore, game participation can be effectively promoted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect execution means fades out a series of effects that are stopped or substantially stopped during the standby period (FIGS. 46 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 47 (C) to (E). For example, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the character gradually disappears, and finally disappears completely). As a result, the effect can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined effect sound is repeatedly output when a series of effects that are stopped or substantially stopped are faded out during the standby period (see FIGS. 47D to 47E). As a result, the effect can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect executing means executes the notification effect during the variable display of the identification information, and swings and displays the identification information during the standby period (FIGS. 46C to 46E, (See FIGS. 47C to 47E). Therefore, even during the standby period, it is possible to grasp the game situation (for example, that variable display is being performed).

  In the present embodiment, the pre-notification period is started from the start time of the reach effect (that is, the time when the left and right symbols are aligned and in the reach state). However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be started at a point in time when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start point (for example, when normal reach has developed into super reach).

  Further, instead of providing the waiting period uniformly, for example, the length of the waiting period may be changed according to the type of the reach effect, the length of the period before the notification, and the number of pseudo-runs. Specifically, in the case of a reach effect with a high degree of expectation, the waiting period may be longer than that in a reach effect with a low degree of expectation. The waiting period may be longer than in the case of two times. Note that, the larger the number of pseudo runs, the higher the proportion of the reach production that has a high degree of expectation is performed. As a result, in the case of the reach production with a high degree of expectation, the proportion of the length of the standby period is high. There may be.

  In addition, for example, the mode of the effect during the standby period may be changed according to the type of the reach effect, the length of the period before the notification, and the number of pseudo-runs. Specifically, in the case of a reach production with a high expectation, the production is completely stopped during the standby period, and in the case of a reach production with a low expectation, the production is slowed down during the standby period. Is also good. Also, for example, even if the type of the reach effect, the length of the period before notification, and the number of pseudo-runs are the same, the degree of expectation indicated by the length of the standby period or the mode of the effect during the standby period may be different. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the notification effect, a case where a reach effect (for example, a battle effect) capable of notifying a big hit is executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applied to a production that informs whether or not a promotion from a normal jackpot to a probable jackpot, an increase in the number of rounds, and an increase in the number of rounds, and a promotion effect that can notify that the time is to be controlled to a time saving state after the jackpot game. Can be applied. Further, for example, the configuration of the present invention can also be applied to an effect for notifying whether or not an advantageous state is obtained, such as whether or not a specific effect such as a prefetch notice effect is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the standby period, the effect is configured to be stopped by performing an image display for stopping the motion of the character or the like on the effect display device 9. Not limited to, for example, in place of or in addition to such a configuration, during the standby period, by performing control to stop the operation of a part or all of the effect device such as a speaker, an accessory, and an LED, The production may be stopped. With this configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

  In the pre-notification period, the effect may be raised as the standby period approaches. In order to enhance the effect, for example, the effect sound may be increased, the tempo may be increased, the brightness of the effect display device 9 or the LED may be increased, or the blinking speed may be increased. Also, the movement of the accessory may be increased or speeded up. With this configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect when the effect is stopped during the standby period.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 47 (B) to (D), the effect is gradually increased in the pre-notification period and a part of the standby period, and the effect sound and the sound are generated at the timing shown in FIG. 47 (E). The emission of the LED or the like may be stopped (or the effect sound may be reduced or the brightness of the LED may be reduced).

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect is configured to be stopped in the standby period, and the effect appears to be suddenly stopped by the player, but the mode of the stop is not limited to this. In order to make the effect appear to gradually stop, the effect may be faded out in the pre-notification period as the standby period approaches. For example, at the end of the pre-notification period, the effect sound may be reduced, the tempo may be reduced, the brightness of the effect display device 9 or the LED may be reduced, or the blinking speed may be reduced. . Also, the movement of the accessory may be reduced or delayed. In this case, each effect device during the standby period is controlled, for example, to a state after the effect has faded out. Further, for example, the effect may be slowed down to gradually stop the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to notify that the advantageous value is given (or not given) based on the detection of the action of the player during the notification period. Regardless of whether or not the motion of the user is detected (there is no need to prompt the motion in the first place), it may be notified that an advantageous value is provided (or not provided).

  Further, in this embodiment, in the standby period, a series of stopped or substantially stopped effects is configured to fade out, but the stopped or substantially stopped state without fading is continued until the notification period. Alternatively, the state may be shifted to a state where the display contents as shown in FIG. 47 (E) are completely erased without passing through a state where the display contents as shown in FIG. 46 (D) gradually disappear. You may do so.

  Further, in this embodiment, as for fade-out of a series of effects, as shown in FIGS. 46 (D) and (E), an example in which the display screen gradually becomes white and finally becomes white and characters and the like disappear is used. As described above, the mode of the fade-out is not limited to this.For example, the display screen gradually becomes black and finally becomes black, and the character or the like disappears, or the character or the like gradually disappears by zooming in or out. , May disappear at the end.

  Further, in this embodiment, during a standby period, when a series of effects that are stopped or substantially stopped are faded out, a predetermined effect sound is repeatedly output, but the effect sound may be faded out, The fade-out may be performed while repeatedly outputting a predetermined effect sound. Further, for example, a special effect such as an echo may be added to the BGM, the music, or the production sound to be output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, during the standby period, the flow of the effect (the ally character and the enemy character battle and intersect) performed during the pre-notification period is taken. Although the production (intersecting ally character and the enemy character stop) is performed, for example, when the production performed in the period before the notification is different for each type of the reach production, the production is performed according to the flow. May be performed, or a common effect may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the identification information is swingably displayed during the standby period (see FIGS. 46 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 47 (C) to (E)). The display is not limited to the swing display, but may be any display that can recognize that the display is being changed, such as a blinking display or a rotation display.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments, only one of the configurations may be applied to the gaming machine, or some or all of the configurations of the above embodiments may be combined. You may apply to a game machine.

  For example, as with the first embodiment, at least the first promotion image (for example, the push button 120) is also provided for the image (see FIG. 47F) that prompts the operation of the push button 120 described in the second embodiment. A first pattern for displaying a first operation promotion image simulating the appearance of the image 120 and a second pattern for displaying a second promotion image (for example, a second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character) in addition to the first promotion image. It is also possible to make it executable by a pattern and make the degree of expectation different depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the promotion notification has been executed.

  Further, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments can also be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. In general, a gaming system called a mobile interlocking type system provides a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing a granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine determines whether predetermined conditions such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called extended games (the number of big hits during the continuation of the probable change state), and the number of mission achievements are established. The information is accumulated as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game is over. In addition, the player uses a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and transmits it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital contents such as image contents and music contents to the portable terminal of the player as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the portable terminal of the player, and When performing a game, a process is performed to enable the display screen of the gaming machine to be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments is applied to the above-described gaming system, for example, it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied when a button effect is performed at the time of hitting the right or wrong in the third effect mode and a big hit is achieved. The number of times may be managed as a game history on the Web server. Then, in accordance with the number of times the button production has been executed in the third production mode, the digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized according to the number of times the jackpot has been executed. .

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

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

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

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 4 or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are provided in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the symbol is rotated, the predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible. For example, when the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine, an operation promoting image is displayed at an arbitrary timing such as rotation of a symbol, and a stop button (or an operation button provided separately from the stop button). ) Is operated, a predetermined effect is performed, and a winning (for example, a big bonus or a regular bonus) or a freeze effect is performed, an RT (replay time) lottery result, and an AT (assist time) lottery are performed. As a result, an ART (Assist Replay Time) lottery result may be indicated. Also in this case, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the number of operation promotion images to be displayed (for example, only the first operation promotion image or the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image). The first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image may be displayed in any one of a plurality of modes according to the degree.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine in which a game medium such as a ball is enclosed and a point is awarded when a condition for giving a premium is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to the positive change state after the end of the big hit game, based on the fact that the big hit type includes the probability changing big hit and the normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined to be the probability changing big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable prize ball device provided with a predetermined variable region therein (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable prize ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable change state after the end.

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

  In addition to the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is to be made and a prize-winning determination of a variation pattern type (pre-reading determination), and indicates the prize-winning determination result. A command (symbol designating command, variable category command) may be transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the command indicating the winning-time determination result. Further, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a prize-winning determination (pre-reading determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command specifying only the value of the random number for random determination (random R) or the random number for determination of the variation pattern type (random 2) extracted at the time of occurrence of the start winning. The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to make a prize-winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value specified by the command.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 staging display 9c, 9d 4th symbol display area 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c total holding storage display 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 game control microcomputer 80 effect control board 100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
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Claims (1)

Detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player;
Validity period notifying means for performing a validity period notification indicating a validity period in which the detection by the detection unit is valid,
When the validity period ends, an end notification unit that performs end notification indicating the end of the validity period,
A promotion notification means capable of executing a promotion notification for prompting the action of the player;
Effect performing means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the detection of the action of the player by the detecting means;
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of effect identification information,
Notification effect execution means capable of executing an information effect capable of notifying that an advantageous value is given to the player,
The validity period notification means can display a remaining validity period image indicating a period until the validity period expires, as the validity period notification,
The end notification unit may update and display the remaining valid period image as a valid period end image indicating the end of the valid period when the valid period has expired, as the end notification, and the valid period has expired. The validity period end image can be displayed when the operation of the player is detected by the detection means until
The promotion notifying means,
The promotion notification for prompting one operation can be executed by at least a first pattern displaying a first promotion image and a second pattern displaying a second promotion image in addition to the first promotion image,
It is possible to execute the promotion notification at a plurality of timings including at least the timing before the reach state and the timing during the reach state,
When the promotion notification is performed at the timing during the reach state, the promotion notification can be performed by the second pattern at a higher rate than when the promotion notification is performed at the timing before the reach state,
When the promotion notification is performed by the second pattern, the degree of expectation that an advantageous value is given is higher than when the promotion notification is performed by the first pattern,
The production period of the notification effect is a notification period for notifying that an advantageous value is given, a pre-notification period that is a period earlier than the notification period, and a period between the notification period and the pre-notification period. And at least a standby period in which the variable display of the effect identification information is in the reach state,
The notification effect execution means,
In the pre-notification period, a series of effects performed separately from the variable display of the effect identification information as the waiting period approaches, stepwisely changing,
In the waiting period, the series of effects is stopped or substantially stopped.