JP6748030B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In Patent Document 1, for example, a button operation (in the Patent Document 1, the effect button 39 in FIG. 6) is performed according to a prompt display (in the Patent Document 1, an image imitating the effect button 39 in FIG. 6) that prompts the player to perform an action. Then, a gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 10 in Patent Document 1) in which meter images (in Patent Literature 1 the technique meter M of FIG. 6) are accumulated is disclosed.

JP, 2010-104715, A

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the promotion display and the meter image are only displayed separately, and because the button operation is performed according to the promotion display, the meter images are accumulated, which is merely a game effect. There is a problem that it is not interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of game production.

(1) A gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor 35B for detecting the operation of the push button 31B),
The image display device 5 by the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of the promotion notification (for example, step S703 and step S716 shown in FIG. 12) that can execute the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1) that prompts the player's action. To promote the display)
Along with the execution of the promotion notification, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation content,
When a player's action is detected for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing an effect), a corresponding effect is executed to execute an operation effect (for example, button effect) capable of advancing the effect. A possible action effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S346 shown in FIG. 12).
The promotion notification executing means,
It is possible to suggest the operation period of the player (for example, a long press period) by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S708 shown in FIG. 12),
By the time the player's action is detected over the predetermined period, the player required to reach the predetermined period by gradually changing the notification mode of the promotion notice in accordance with the detection of the player's action. operation period can the shown Sosonokasuru der Rutotomoni of the display so that the stepwise visible special effect suggesting execution of the corresponding presentation in response to a step change in the notification manner of the promotion notification Then
The suggestion effect execution means does not change the effect mode of the suggestion effect regardless of the change of the notification mode of the promotion notification.
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of game production.

(2) A gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor 35B for detecting the operation of the push button 31B),
The image display device 5 by the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of the promotion notification (for example, step S703 and step S716 shown in FIG. 12) that can execute the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1) that prompts the player's action. To promote the display)
Along with the execution of the promotion notification, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation content,
When a player's action is detected a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing an effect), an action effect capable of executing the corresponding effect and advancing the effect (eg, button effect) can be performed. And a performance executing means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S346 shown in FIG. 12).
The promotion notification executing means,
It is possible to suggest the number of operations of the player (for example, the number of consecutive hits) by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 12),
By the time the player's motion is detected the predetermined number of times, the number of player's motions required to reach the predetermined number of times by gradually changing the notification mode of the promotion notification according to the detection of the player's motion the shown Sosonokasuru it is possible der Rutotomoni, a special effect is displayed as a stepwise visible suggest execution of the corresponding presentation in response to a step change in the notification manner of the promotion notification,
The suggestion effect execution means does not change the effect mode of the suggestion effect regardless of the change of the notification mode of the promotion notification.
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of game production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The promotion notification may be executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests a player's operation period required until the predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect) is reached. ..
With this configuration, it is possible to grasp the operation period required until the predetermined period is reached.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The promotion notification may be executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the number of operations of the player required until reaching the predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). ..
With this configuration, it is possible to grasp the operation period required until the predetermined period is reached.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3) above,
The action effect execution means, as the action effect, a first action effect (for example, long press effect) and a second action effect different from the first action effect (for example, continuous hit effect, one blow effect, etc.). Is feasible,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation period of the player (for example, a long-pressed period or the like) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the step shown in FIG. 12). For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S708).
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

(6) In the gaming machine of (2) or (4) above,
The action effect execution means, as the action effect, a first specific action effect (for example, continuous hit effect) and a second specific action effect different from the first specific action effect (for example, long-press effect, one-stroke effect, etc.). ) And
The promotion notification executing means can suggest the number of times the player has performed the operation (for example, the number of consecutive hits) in the notification of the promotion notification in the first action effect (for example, step S709 shown in FIG. 12). Effect control CPU 120, which executes the process of FIG.
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

(7) In the gaming machine of (1), (3) or (5) above,
The promotion notification executing means is capable of suggesting the operating period of the player by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detecting means. The operation explanation display (for example, “long press!”) can be executed together with the notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display may not change.
According to this configuration, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, it is possible to prompt the player's operation even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

(8) In the gaming machine of (2), (4) or (6) above,
The promotion notification executing means is capable of suggesting the number of operations of the player by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detecting means. It may be configured such that the operation explanation display (for example, “continuous hitting!”) can be executed together with the notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change.
According to this configuration, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, it is possible to prompt the player's operation even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

(9) In the gaming machine of (1), (3), (5) or (7) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest the player's operation period by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means. Before the motion of the player is detected by the means and after being detected, the visibility of the promotion notification is different (for example, the button image G1 is changed from the first size to the second size). You can
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

(10) In the gaming machine of (2), (4), (6) or (8) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest the number of times the player has operated by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means. Before the motion of the player is detected by the means and after being detected, the visibility of the promotion notification is different (for example, the button image G1 is changed from the first size to the second size). You can
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The promotion notification executing means detects a first mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is not depressed) informing that the player's motion is not detected, and the player's motion is detected. The promotion notification may be executed in a second mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is recessed) informing that the promotion notification is possible.
According to this configuration, it is possible to know whether or not the player's motion is detected.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above,
An action effect executing means capable of executing the action effect (for example, displaying the image JS1 in which the character prays as the action effect shown in FIG. 21H) is further provided.
As the promotion notification, the promotion notification execution means may include a first promotion notification (for example, a button image D3 shown in FIG. 21(J)) and a second promotion that is more advantageous to the player than the first promotion notification. It is possible to display a notification (for example, the button image D3U shown in FIG. 21(K) after receiving the effect of the action effect), and after receiving the effect of the action effect after displaying the first promotion notification. The second promotion notification may be displayed.
According to this configuration, the effect of the game effect can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of various control boards etc. of the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is the figure which shows one example of the main production control command which is transmission set with special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing an example of processing contents performed in command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of action effect setting processing, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of action effect determination in the case of super reach A. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation production display control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of operation production (long press). It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of motion production (continuous hit). It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of motion production (one shot). It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of the action production (long press) of the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the production screen of the action production (long press) of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example of the production screen of the action production (long press) of the modification 3. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of the action effect setting process of the modification 4, (B) is a figure which shows the example of determination of action effect in the case of super reach A. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of the modification 5. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen following FIG.

(Structure of Pachinko Gaming Machine 1 according to Embodiment of the Present Invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by a hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (special figure game) of special symbols (special figure) that are plural kinds of special identification information is performed. The special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The variable display of the special symbol is to change (variably display) a plurality of types of special symbols by update display and the like (the same applies to other variable displays). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (displayed) as a display result (variable display result). The special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". The special figure game of the first special figure is also called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game of the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game".

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, it is possible to change a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) which is a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, variable display of decorative design (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed. A display area 5H is arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5H, a hold display image corresponding to the special figure game whose execution is held is displayed. The reserved number of special figure games is also called the special figure reserved storage number.

The 1st reservation display 25A and the 2nd reservation display 25B which display the number of special figure reservation memory so that specification is possible are provided. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure reserved memory number (the first special figure game reserved memory number) is set according to the number of lit LEDs. The second special figure reservation storage number (the second special figure game reservation storage number) is displayed.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game ball enters the first start winning port, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the first special map game can be started.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory (see FIG. 2) into a closed state in which a vertical position is obtained and an open state in which a tilted position is obtained. An object (normal electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. It becomes a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth. On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on. When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), the second special map game can be started while the prize balls are paid out).

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) for the special winning opening door, and is specified by the special winning opening door to change between an open state and a closed state. Form a special winning opening as an area. As an example, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become. When the game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entrance of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, for example.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol (general symbol, normal symbol) that is a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. The variable display of ordinary symbols is also referred to as the ordinary figure game (ordinary figure game). The ordinary figure game is executed based on that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected. Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate (hit ball supply plate) that holds (reserves) the game balls and a lower plate (remains) that holds (reserves) surplus balls and the like from the upper plate. A ball storage dish) is provided. A push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate. A push sensor 35B that detects an operation (for example, pressing) of the player on the push button 31B and outputs an operation detection signal to the production control board 12 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B. There is.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board 37, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a ball payout device 97 for paying out the game balls to the upper plate or the like based on the prize ball number command from the payout control board 37. In the ball payout device 97, a payout number counting switch for counting the paid prize balls and the lent balls is also configured as a part of the unit.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and sends a production control command to the production control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game, a general figure game, etc.). Including the function to do). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105. As an example, the CPU 103 executes the program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as variation patterns and various determination tables) is used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program. The I/O 105 includes an input port for inputting various signals and an output port for transmitting various signals.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on is entered and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit. The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various types based on the received production control command. Has a function of executing the effect (including variable display of the decorative pattern). On the production control board 12, a production control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 realizes the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of effect) by executing the program stored in the ROM 121. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for effect control patterns and data such as various determination tables) is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program. The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 includes an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting a sound (sound designated by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on/off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on/off according to the driving content indicated by the lighting signal) based on the lighting signal from the effect control board 12.

The payout control board 37 is a sub-side control board that is independent from the main board 11, and receives control commands and notification signals transmitted from the main board 11 to control the payout operation of the game balls by the payout motor. The pay-out control microcomputer is installed. Various control commands and notification signals are transmitted between the main board 11 and the payout control board 37, for example, by performing bidirectional serial communication.

The image display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I/O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays the image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games and production)
When the player rotates the hit ball operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed through the game area passes through the passage gate 41, the universal game is started. When the general-purpose game cannot be started, for example, during the opening control described below in which another general-purpose game is already being executed, the execution of the general-purpose game is suspended with an upper limit of four. The suspended general-university game is started when it becomes ready to start.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the public figure game include a general figure per symbol (for example, a general figure such as "7") and a general figure lost pattern (for example, a general figure such as "-"). When the universal figure hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "universal figure hit". When the universal figure lost design is stopped and displayed, the variable display result is "universal figure lost". In the case of "universal hit", the opening control (the second start winning port is opened) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning hole formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. If another special figure game is already running, or if the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not met), such as when it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state described later, the upper limit is four, etc. The execution of the special figure game is suspended. The suspended special drawing game is executed when the start condition is satisfied.

The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a big hit symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "missed". When the variable display result of the first or second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "miss", the big hit game state is not controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is either the timing of elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a prize ball is generated, whichever comes first. It continues until the timing. This open state is called a round game (round). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "15 times") is reached (the special winning opening is closed during the period other than the round game).

In "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the big hit type is "non-probable change", the big hit symbol "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is “probability change”, the jackpot pattern “7” is stopped and displayed. The "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is also called "probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" is also called "non-probable change big hit". The jackpot game state based on the "probable variation jackpot" is also called "probability variation jackpot gaming state". The big hit game state based on the "non-probable variation big hit" is also called "non-probability variation big hit game state".

After the probability variation big hit game state ends, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the probability variation state higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next big hit game state is started. The probability variation state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

After the probability variation big hit game state or the non-probability variation big hit game state is finished, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to a time saving state which is shorter than the normal state. As for the time saving state, one of the ending conditions is first established among the fact that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment) and the next big hit game state is started. To continue. The time saving state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B is changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole than in the non-time saving state such as the normal state. For example, the control to make the variation time of the ordinary symbols in the figure game (the period for variable display of the figure, also called the figure variation time) shorter than in the normal state, the variable display result in each figure game It is sufficient to change the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by a control for improving the probability that "is a "universal figure" compared with the normal state. Such control is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a game state other than an advantageous state for the player such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the variable display result in the ordinary figure game is “universal figure hit”. The probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is "big hit" is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return process is executed after the power is turned on. It is in the same controlled state as (when not performed).

The time saving state is called "high base", the gaming state which is not the time saving state is "low base" "non-time saving state", and the probability change state is also called "high probability". The game state that is not the probability change state is also called "low probability" or "non-probability change". The gaming state when it is in the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as "highly accurate high base". The gaming state when it is in the probable variation state but not in the time saving state is also referred to as "high-probability low base". The gaming state when not in the probability changing state but in the time saving state is also referred to as "low accurate high base". The normal state is also referred to as "low accurate low base".

In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is variable in response to the start of the first or second special figure game. The display (this is also one of the effects) is started. When the variable display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first and second special drawing games, the fixed decorative symbol (of the three decorative symbols) becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The combination) is stopped and displayed (derived display).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative pattern that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “pattern”) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues.

In the embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during the variable display. As reach effects, normal reach, super reach A (developed from normal reach), and super reach B (developed from normal reach), which have different presentation modes, are prepared. In the embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach (normal reach that does not develop into super reach). The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, a rate at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here is also the rate at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”.

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", the fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation big hit, non-probability variation big hit) on the predetermined effective line in the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" At that time, "6" and the like) are all displayed together and stopped. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, which will be described later, the “non-probable variation” includes an uncertain variation jackpot in which a promotion effect (failure) is executed during a jackpot, and a non-probability variation jackpot in which the promotion effect itself is not performed. There are two types of "probable variation", a probable variation jackpot in which promotion effect (success) is executed during a jackpot and a probable variation jackpot in which promotion effect itself is not performed. The promotion effect is a probability variation promotion effect, and is an effect that is executed in a predetermined round (for example, 7 rounds) during the big hit and displays that the promotion to the probability variation big hit has succeeded or failed. When the jackpot type is "non-probable change (promotion effect failure)", the same decorative pattern "6" is stopped and displayed together, and the probabilistic promotion effect (failure) is executed in 7 rounds during the jackpot. When the jackpot type is "probable variation (successful production success)", the same decorative pattern "6" is stopped and displayed, and the probable variation promotion production (success) is executed in 7 rounds during the big hit. The probability variation promotion effect may be executed in a round other than 7 rounds, a plurality of rounds, a fanfare effect, an ending effect, or the like. Further, the promotion effect may be a round promotion effect for notifying the continuation of the round.

If the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Alternatively, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the predetermined reach combination (reach-miss combination) which is not the jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed.

The main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like. In each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be performed.

(Main operation of main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter/timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), that is, at an interrupt request signal supply interval. It is executed every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process repeatedly executes for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal has been input from the various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in a special symbol process process or a normal symbol process process.

The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. The special symbol process process is a process for realizing the holding and execution of the special symbol game, the big hit game state, and the like, based on the determination result in the switch process. Ordinary symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, hold or execute the universal game, normal variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) open state, etc. This is a process for doing. The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Production control command set for transmission in special symbol process processing)
Next, the production control command which is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 in the command control processing will be described. FIG. 3A shows an example of main effect control commands. In addition, the following "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number.

Variation pattern designation command 81XX (H), display result designation command 8CXX (H), symbol determination designation command 8F00 (H), hit start designation command A0XX (H), hit end designation command A3XX (H), first start winning award designation The command B100 (H), the second start winning award designation command B200 (H), and the special winning opening award designation command B300 (H) are prepared in advance. “XX” is EXT data. A numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set in “XX” of the display result designation command 8CXX(H) (for example, “00” for “miss”, “01” for “uncertain variation jackpot”, “indeterminate variation”). "Big hit (promotion production failure)" is "02", "Probably strange jackpot" is "03", "Problem jackpot (promotion production success)" is "04", etc.).

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. Each flag, each counter, and each timer described below are provided in the RAM 102. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process (step S101). For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the first starting opening switch 22A is on (whether it is determined to be on by the switch processing. The same applies to other switches). If it is on, it is determined whether the number of the first special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). 104 or a random number value for game updated in the random number update process for game, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result (variable display result of the special game), a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a variation pattern determination. The random number MR3 for RAM is extracted, and the extracted numerical value is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as the first reservation data. It is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on. If it is ON, it is determined whether the number of second special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). If it has not reached the upper limit number, it is determined that the second start winning has occurred, and Similarly, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted, and the extracted numerical values are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as the second reservation data. The first hold data and the second hold data are held in the order of starting winning. The number of first special figure reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories may be specified by the number of first reserved data or second reserved data or a counter for counting each memory number (the same applies hereinafter). In the starting winning determination process, when the first starting winning is made, the transmission setting of the first starting winning designation command and the addition specifying command of the first special figure reservation storage number is set, and when the second starting winning is made. The transmission setting of the second start winning award designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number addition designation command is performed.

After executing step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag. The time saving flag described below is a flag that is turned on in the time saving state, and the probability variation flag is a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". For example, when the second special figure reservation storage number is not "0", the CPU 103 performs processing for executing the second special figure game, updates the value of the special figure process flag to "1", and executes this processing. finish. When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" and the first special figure reservation storage number is not "0", processing for executing the first special figure game is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to "1". ", and the present process ends. When both are “0”, this processing ends.

In the processing for executing the second special figure game, the second oldest pending data among the second pending data (random number values MR1 to MR3) held in the second special figure pending storage unit is held as the second special figure pending. The data is read from the storage unit into a predetermined buffer of the RAM 102. The read second pending data is deleted from the second special figure pending storage unit. Then, based on the random number value MR1 of the second reserved data read out to the predetermined buffer and the jackpot determination table (stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table below), the second special figure executed this time. The variable display result (“big hit” or “miss”) of the game is determined. The determination rate of "big hit" is higher in the probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is on) than in the non-probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is off). When the “big hit” is determined, the big hit type (“probable change” or “non-probable change”) is determined based on the random number value MR2 and the big hit type determination table. In the embodiment, any one of “non-probability change”, “non-probability change (promotion effect failure)”, “probability change”, and “probability change (promotion effect success)” is determined. The determination result and information indicating that the second special figure game is to be executed are held in the RAM 102 and appropriately referred to (the same applies to other determinations).

Also in the processing for executing the first special figure game, the same processing as the processing for executing the second special figure game is performed, the first reserved data is read into a predetermined buffer, and the first special figure game is changed. Determines the display results (including determining the jackpot type).

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". For example, the CPU 103 determines (selects) a variation pattern, and sets execution start of the first special figure game or the second special figure game. The variation pattern is for designating a variable display execution time (special figure variation time) and a variable display pattern of a decorative design.

In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 and PA3-4 as the variation patterns at the time of loss. There are B3-2-PB3-4 as the variation patterns at the time of big hit. PA1-1 and PA2-1 designate non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time saving (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify execution of normal reach (no development to super reach), PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify execution of super reach A (development from normal reach), and PA3 -4 and PB3-4 specify execution of super reach B (which evolves from normal reach).

When the variable display result of this time is “big hit”, the CPU 103 outputs PB3-2 based on the random number value MR3 of the first and second reserved data read in the predetermined buffer and the big hit variation pattern determination table. Any one of PB3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “miss” and in the non-time saving state (when the time saving flag is off), PA1-1 and PA3 are determined based on the random number value MR3 and the first loss variation pattern determination table. Any one of −2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “miss” and when the time saving state is set (when the time saving flag is on), PA2-1 and PA3- are based on the random number value MR3 and the second change pattern determination table for losing. Any one of 2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. At the time of losing, the determination rate of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1>PA3-2>PA3-3>PA3-4. At the time of a big hit, PB3-4>PB3-3>PB3-2 in order. Therefore, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach.

After the change pattern is determined, for example, the drive signal is started to be supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the execution of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is started. A display result designation command, a designation command for subtracting the first or second special figure reservation storage number, a variation pattern designation command for designating the above determination result or the current game state (which can be identified by the state of the probability variation flag or the time saving flag) The transmission setting is set to "2" and the value of the special figure process flag is set to "2", and then this processing is ended.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". For example, the CPU 103 has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern, since the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game (which may be measured by a timer or the like. The same applies to other elapsed times). Whether (variable display result derivation timing) is determined, when not reached, drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol The present process is terminated after the process of supplying the display device 4B and changing the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure variation time is reached, a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the symbol of the variable display result this time (in the case of "miss", " -", "7" in case of "probable variation big hit", "3" etc. in case of "non-probability variation big hit") are stopped (derived display), transmission setting of symbol confirmation designation command is set, and special figure process flag The value of is updated to "3". The special figure game is executed by repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". For example, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag and the probability variation flag to OFF when the variable display result this time is “big hit”. After that, the transmission of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and the present process is terminated. When the time is "miss" due to the time saving state, it is determined whether or not the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the time saving state (for example, a counter or the like may be used for counting), and the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. If so, the time saving flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0", and the present process is terminated. Even when variable display is not performed due to "miss" and the variable display is not executed a predetermined number of times, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0" and the present process is terminated.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". For example, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the transmission setting of the hit start designation command has reached the preset fanfare wait time (waiting time from the start to the end of fanfare in the big hit game state). If it has not reached, the big hit opening pretreatment is ended. When the fanfare wait time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening (supply of solenoid drive signal) is performed to start the round game, and the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting for the start timing of the round game (waiting for the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter or the like), or after starting the round game ( If the elapsed time of (after opening the special winning opening) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds), and it is time to end the round game, return the special winning opening to the closed state. Processing for ending the round game (processing for turning off the solenoid 82) and the like are performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the final round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like), a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is made, and the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7", and this processing ends. If it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and this processing is ended. If it is not the time to end the round game, the present process is ended as it is (the process of maintaining the special winning opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the special winning opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and when not reached. , The closed state is maintained, and this processing ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening is executed for starting the round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing steps S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the special winning opening is opened in step S114.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the special winning opening) is a predetermined ending waiting time (wait time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit game state) It is determined whether it has been reached, and if it has not been reached, this processing ends. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending ends, so when the jackpot type this time is "probability variation", the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are turned on, and when it is "non-probability variation", the time saving flag is turned on and the probability variation is confirmed. Leave the flag off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is ended.

(Operation of production control board 12)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S51). After that, the process proceeds to a loop process of monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on), the flag is cleared (step S53) and the following processing is executed.

The CPU 120 for effect control analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which effect control command (see FIG. 3) is stored in the buffer area is analyzed, and settings and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (step S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect random number updating process of updating the count value of the counter for generating effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number (step S56), and thereafter shifts to step S52. To do.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process, the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and the effect control for the received command is performed. Whether or not it is a command is specified, and processing according to the specified effect control command is performed.

FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis processing and the processing contents performed in the command analysis processing corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the figure are provided in the RAM 122. “Set” for a flag means to turn the flag on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or erased at an appropriate timing. When a command for adding the special figure reserved storage number or a command for specifying the subtraction of the special figure reserved storage number is received, the number of reserved display images in the display area 5H may be increased or decreased accordingly.

(Production control process processing)
The CPU 120 for effect control performs start setting for starting execution of various effects in the effect control process processing (start setting of effect), effect operation control for executing the effect set for start, and the like. Each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

The start setting of the effect includes, for example, setting the effect control pattern in the RAM 122 as a use pattern, and setting the process timer to an initial value according to the effect control pattern set above. After the initial value is set, the timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of effect control process processing, at the time of effect operation control described later, etc.) each time a timer interrupt occurs. The production control pattern is a collection of data for executing various productions (including variable display of decorative patterns), and is associated with a process timer determination value that is compared with the timer value of the process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process control data including generated effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting control data, etc.) and end code. The data forming the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

The effect operation control is control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. Specifically, of the effect control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, a display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to display an image. An image is displayed on the device 5, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is lamp-controlled. The game effect lamp 9 is transmitted to the board 14 to be turned on/off, and control for executing an effect is performed. Execution of various effects is realized by repeatedly performing effect operation control each time a timer interrupt occurs.

Drawing 8 is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 executes any of steps S170 to S175 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. The determination may be made based on, for example, whether or not the command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. When the command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and this processing ends. If the command is not received, this process ends as it is.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". The effect control CPU 120, the final stop design (combination of decorative designs to be derived and displayed) according to the current variable display result (designated by the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. The same applies hereinafter). To decide. Decorative pattern in the mode specified by the fluctuation pattern, such as by setting the effect control pattern according to the fluctuation pattern (specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command stored in the fluctuation pattern specification command storage area. The same applies hereinafter) The effect start setting for executing variable display and reach effect is performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and then this processing ends. At this time, the first effect operation control may be executed for the effect set to start.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 8 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop design or the like to be the fixed decorative design as the variable display result of the decorative design (step S321). As the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Then, the final stop design is determined. As an example, the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (miss)”, “reach (miss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I wish I had it.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "miss". It will be. When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "miss". .. When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the surely changed state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes a different (non-matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the production, etc., and stores the left definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM121. By referring to the determined decorative design, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the right fixed decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative patterns. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol determined by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern which is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the CPU 120 for effect control finally gives the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for production, and the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed together. decide. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the finalized decorative designs, the middle finalized decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", the effect control CPU 120 causes the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R to be displayed. At, the same (matching) decorative design is determined as the final stop design. The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the decorative symbol display area 5L of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5, The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number It suffices to determine which of the decorative pattern shown) and the probability variation pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing an odd number) to be the final decorative pattern. In the jackpot promotion promotion, after a combination of decorative patterns (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that causes a jackpot in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is in a jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state. Is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and the big hit mid-promotion effect is not executed, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed, even if the probability variation patterns are collectively derived and displayed as the fixed decorative patterns, and do not give the player a feeling of distrust.

In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or jackpot mid-promotion effect. May be determined. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state, The player can recognize that the decorative pattern is controlled to the probable state by displaying (decrease) the decorative pattern again and changing and displaying the decorative pattern of the probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same probable variation pattern. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, which may not notify that the control is performed in the probable variation state. When it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily displayed before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, an action effect that allows the effect to proceed when the player's action is detected for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect) An operation effect setting process (FIG. 10) for performing execution setting of (for example, button effect) is executed (step S322). In this embodiment, the action effect is a button effect that is an example of a super reach development effect that suggests the development from normal reach to super reach. There are three types of action effects: an action effect (long press) shown in FIG. 13, an action effect (continuous hit) shown in FIG. 14, and an action effect (one shot) shown in FIG. The operation effect (long press) shown in FIG. 13 is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect when the player long presses the push button 31B for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). Further, the action effect (continuous hit) shown in FIG. 14 is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect when the player hits the push button 31B repeatedly a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). The action effect (one shot) shown in FIG. 15 is an effect that proceeds to the super reach effect when the player operates (presses) the push button 31B once.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the action effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the action effect setting process shown in FIG. 10, first, the effect control CPU 120, based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command from the main board 11, the change patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3 of the super reach A. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the variation pattern is the super reach A (step S501; Yes), the presence/absence and the type of the action effect are determined (step S502). Specifically, in the process of step S502, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the motion effect determination random number and uses the extracted numerical data and the motion effect determination table shown in FIG. 10B. Then, it is determined whether or not the action effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 10(B), in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3 of the super reach A (miss), “no execution” is 10%, “execution is”, and “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”. Is determined with a 40% probability, “execution is performed”, a “motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2” is determined with a 30% probability, and “execution is performed” is a “motion effect (one hit) pattern PTA-3”. Is determined with a 20% probability. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), “no execution” is 5%, “execution is present” and “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” is 20%. It is determined with a probability of "execution" and "motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2" is determined with a probability of 25%, and "execution" of "motion effect (one hit) pattern PTA-3" is 50%. Determined by probability. In the case of a big hit, the action effect is easier to be executed than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have an expectation of a big hit for the action effect, which improves the enjoyment of the game. Further, in the case of the change pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the action effect of the "action effect (one-shot) pattern PTA-3" is better than that of the change pattern PA3-3 of the super reach A (miss). It is easy to be executed, and you can have a sense of expectation of a big hit about motion production (one blow), and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Further, also in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the motion effect of the "motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1" and the motion effect of the "motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2" are generated. Since it is executed, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation of a big hit in the action effect (long press) and the action effect (continuous hit), and the interest in the game is improved.

It should be noted that the action effect can be executed in the case of the variation pattern of super reach A, but is not limited to this, and may be performed in the variation pattern of super reach B or the variation pattern of super reach having pseudo continuous variation. Good. For example, a determination rate may be set such that the higher the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the higher the degree of expectation (eg, the determination rate such that the larger the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the easier the action effect (one shot) is executed). .. The determination rate may be set to be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit and the number of times of pseudo-variation.

After the processing of step S502, it is determined whether or not the motion effect is determined to be present (step S503). When it is determined that there is a motion effect (step S503; Yes), the motion effect flag indicating that the motion effect is executed is set to the on state (step S504). After the process of step S504, the action effect pattern of the type determined in step S502 is set (step S505). That is, in step S502, the motion determined from the "motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1", the "motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2", and the "motion effect (one shot) pattern PTA-3". Set the production pattern. When it is determined in step S501 that it is not the variation pattern of super reach A (step S501; No), when there is no action effect in step S503 (step S503; No), or after the processing of step S505, The action effect setting process ends.

Returning to FIG. 9, following the action effect setting process of step S322, a reach effect setting process for performing an execution setting of the reach effect is executed (step S323). In the reach effect setting process, the execution setting of the reach effect (for example, reach effect in super reach or reach effect in normal reach) is set.

More specifically, in the reach effect setting process, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" that does not reach the reach state, based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command. In the case of "non-reach", the reach effect setting process is ended as it is. On the other hand, in the case other than "non-reach", the reach effect setting process is completed after setting the reach effect according to the variation pattern.

Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set.

Following the process of step S324, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set in correspondence with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example. (Step S325). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special effect change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Thus, the variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

After performing the process of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative design, such as the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, Settings for updating the hold display and the like are made (step S327). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display area (leftmost display area) corresponding to the reservation number “1” is erased in the first reservation display section 5HR. While being (digested), the first reserved display in the display parts corresponding to the other reserved numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display portion (the rightmost display portion) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the second holding display portion 5HL. As well as (digesting), the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the right.

After updating the hold display or the like in the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

The variable display process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". This process is a process for realizing variable display of the decorative design, reach effect, and the like, and determines whether it is the end timing of the variable display of the decorative design. The end timing may be defined by the production control pattern. When it is not the end timing, effect operation control is performed based on the effect control pattern that has been set, and this processing ends. The effect operation control is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, so that variable display of the decorative design and reach effect are realized. When it is determined to be the end timing, it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command is received. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the command has been received. If the command is not received, this process ends. When the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the display control unit 123 is caused to transmit a display control command, and control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol is performed. After that, the production process flag is updated to "3", and the present process ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 8 as the variable display processing. In the variable display during processing shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed. When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). .. The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in step S342 that the reach effect period is reached (step S342; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S343). After the process of step S343, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect flag is on (step S344). When the action effect flag is on (step S344; Yes), it is determined whether it is the action effect period (step S345). If it is the action effect period (step S345; Yes), action effect display control processing is performed (step S346).

In the action effect display control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is an action effect (one shot) (step S701). For example, it is determined whether or not the action effect pattern set in step S505 of the action effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 is the “action effect (one shot) pattern PTA-3”. If it is not the action effect (one shot) (step S701; No), it is determined whether the display start flag is on (step S702). If the display start flag is not turned on (step S702; No), operation prompting display, operation explanation display, and effective period bar display are started (step S703). In step S703, the operation explanation display is the operation effect pattern set in step S505 of the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 (that is, the “operation effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”, “operation effect ( It is specified based on either one of the "continuous hitting pattern PTA-2" and the "motion effect (one shot) pattern PTA-3").

The operation promotion display is a display for urging the player to operate the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, a button image G1 imitating the push button 31B (see FIG. 13B and FIG. 14B). ). Note that the button image G1 is not limited to the image simulating the push button 31B as shown in FIG. 13B, and may be any image that can identify the push button 31B. It may be a decorative display or an outline display.

The operation explanation display is a display for notifying the player of the operation content of the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, the operation content image G3 in which the operation content of the push button 31B is written is shown. For example, in the case of the action effect (long press), the action explanation image G3 of "long press!" is set as shown in FIG. 13B, and in the case of the action effect (continuous hit), it is changed to FIG. 14B. As shown in the figure, the operation explanation image G3 is "continuous hit!", and in the case of the action effect (one shot), the operation explanation image G3 is "one shot!" as shown in FIG. It should be noted that, together with the operation explanation image G3, an operation explanation sound (for example, in the case of a motion effect (long press), a sound of “long press” in the case of a motion effect (long press)) is repeated or sporadically, together with the operation explanation image G3. Alternatively, instead of the operation explanation image G3, the operation explanation sound may be repeatedly or sporadically output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

The effective period bar display is a display for informing the player of the operation effective period of the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, the operation effective period capable of sequentially displaying the remaining effective period with respect to the entire effective period. It is a display image G2. Not limited to the bar display format, a countdown display format (for example, a countdown display of the time until the end of the valid period (remaining time)), a countup display format (for example, a countup display of the time until the end of the valid period) It is also possible to display the validity period in various forms, such as the one).

After the processing of step S703, the display start flag indicating the display start is set to the on state (step S704). The display start flag may be a flag indicating that at least one of the operation prompting display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display has started.

If the display start flag is turned on in step S702 (step S702; Yes), the valid period bar is updated and displayed after the process of step S704 (step S705). For example, the display is updated to show the remaining effective period at the present time with respect to the entire effective period. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13C to 13F, the display is updated so that the hatched display portion indicating the remaining valid period becomes shorter as time passes. After the process of step S705, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (step S706). When the push button 31B is operated (step S706; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a motion effect (long press) (step S707). If it is an action effect (long press) (step S707; Yes), the size of the button image G1 is changed (reduced) according to the long press operation of the push button 31B (step S708). As shown in FIG. 13, the action effect (long press) is such that the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) has a size corresponding to the operation period of the push button 31B in the operation effective period. Becomes smaller, and when the operation threshold value (for example, the cumulative long-pressing period is 5 seconds) is reached, the button image G1 has a second size (a size larger than the “0” size or a “0” size (erased and not visible) ) Is displayed in the final size (for example, the minimum size), and then the production is advanced to the super reach production.

On the other hand, if it is not the action effect (long press) (step S707; No), the size of the button image G1 is changed (reduced) according to the continuous hit operation of the push button 31B (step S709). As shown in FIG. 14, the size of the action effect (continuous hit) of the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) is as large as the push button 31B is operated during the operation valid period. When the button image G1 becomes smaller and reaches the operation threshold (for example, the cumulative number of repeated hits is 10 times), the button image G1 becomes the second size (a size larger than the “0” size or a “0” size (erased and invisible). It is an effect that proceeds to the super reach effect after being displayed in the final size (may be the minimum size, for example).

When it is determined in step S706 that the push button 31B is not operated (step S706; No), it is determined whether the operation threshold value has been reached after the process of step S708 and after the process of step S709. (Step S710). For example, the effect control board 12 includes a time measurement counter that is used in the case of motion effect (long press) and counts a cumulative long press period, and the count value of the time measurement counter is an operation threshold value (for example, cumulative length). It is possible to determine whether or not the pressing period has reached 5 seconds. Further, the effect control board 12 is provided with a counter for counting the number of repeated hits, which is used in the case of motion effect (continuous hit), and the count value by the counter for continuous hits is an operation threshold value (for example, the cumulative number of consecutive hits is It is possible to determine whether or not it has reached 10 times. When the operation threshold is reached (step S710; Yes), the operation promotion display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display are ended (step S711). After the processing of step S711, development display is executed (step S712). In step S712, as shown in FIG. 13G, an expanded display such as "CHANCE!" is executed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image or the like) suggesting the content of "intense heat" or super reach executed thereafter may be displayed.

After the process of step S712, the display start flag and the action effect flag are reset to the off state (step S713), and the action effect display control ends.

On the other hand, in step S710, when the operation threshold has not been reached (step S710; No), it is determined whether or not it is the advanced display period (step S714). If it is in the advanced display period (step S714; Yes), as described above, the operation prompting display, the operation explanation display, and the valid period bar display are ended (step S711), and the advanced display is executed (step S712). The display start flag and the action effect flag are reset to the off state (step S713), and the action effect display control ends. In this embodiment, since the expanded display is executed even when the player does not operate the push button 31B or when the operation threshold is not reached, it is possible for a player who is not accustomed to the operation of the push button 31B. On the other hand, it is configured so that the development display can be properly displayed. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the push button 31B or when the operation threshold is not reached, it may be configured such that the advanced display is not performed or the alternative display is performed. Good. Further, in step S714, if it is not in the development display period (step S714; No), the operation effect display control is ended.

When it is determined in step S701 that it is a motion effect (one shot) (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether the display start flag is on (step S715). When the display start flag is not on (step S715; No), the operation prompting display and the operation explanation display are started (step S716), and the effective period bar display is not started. After the processing of step S716, the display start flag indicating the display start is set to the on state (step S717).

As shown in FIG. 15, in the action effect (one shot), the size of the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) becomes smaller as the operation effective period elapses, and the button image G1 becomes smaller. The player pushes the push button 31B by pressing the push button 31B until the second size (a size larger than the "0" size or a final size (for example, the minimum size) set to the "0" size (erased and invisible)) may be reached. This is a production that proceeds to the super reach production after being operated (pressed) twice. In the action effect (one blow), the size of the button image G1 indicates the operation effective period, and therefore the effective period bar display as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is not performed.

When the display start flag is on in step S715 (step S715; Yes), after the processing of step S717, the operation prompting display (button image G1) is updated and displayed according to the valid period (step S718). For example, the button image G1 is displayed in a size corresponding to the remaining valid period at the present time with respect to the entire valid period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15C to 15F, the display of the button image G1 is updated so that the button image G1 becomes smaller as the remaining valid period becomes shorter. After the process of step S718, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (step S719). If the push button 31B has been operated (step S719; Yes), the button image G1 changes (changes to a light emission mode indicating that the operation has been performed) in response to one operation (pressing) of the push button 31B. (Step S720), the operation prompting display and the operation explanation display are ended (step S721). After the processing of step S721, development display is executed (step S722). In step S722, as shown in FIG. 15(G), an expanded display such as "CHANCE!" is executed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image or the like) suggesting the content of "intense heat" or super reach executed thereafter may be displayed.

After the processing of step S722, the display start flag and the action effect flag are reset to the off state (step S723), and the action effect display control is ended.

On the other hand, in step S719, when the push button 31B is not operated (step S719; No), it is determined whether it is in the advanced display period (step S724). If it is during the advanced display period (step S724; Yes), as described above, the operation prompting display and the operation explanation display are ended (step S721), the advanced display is executed (step S722), and the display start flag is displayed. The action effect flag is reset to the off state (step S723), and the action effect display control ends. In this embodiment, the expanded display is executed even if the player does not operate the push button 31B, so that the expanded display can be properly displayed to the player who is not accustomed to the operation of the push button 31B. It is configured to be able to. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the push button 31B, the development display may not be performed or the alternative display may be performed. If it is not in the development display period in step S724 (step S724; No), the action effect display control is ended.

On the other hand, in step S724, if it is the advanced display period (step S724; Yes), as described above, the operation prompting display and the operation explanation display are ended (step S721), and the advanced display is executed (step S722). ), the display start flag and the action effect flag are reset to the off state (step S723), and the action effect display control ends.

Returning to FIG. 11, when it is determined in step S344 that the motion effect flag is not on (step S344; No), when it is determined that it is not in the motion effect period in step S345 (step S345; No). ), after the process of step S346, the CPU 120 for effect control performs variable display including a variable display operation of the decorative pattern based on, for example, the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. The control for executing the effect in is performed (step S348).

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S349; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it. When the design decision command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step S350). Further, in the process of step S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. After the processing of step S350, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Then, after changing the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S352), the variable display effect process is ended.

Returning to FIG. 8, the special figure hit waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time (which may be measured by a predetermined timer) since the final stop symbol is derived and displayed has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, when the hit start designation command is received when it has not reached (when the hit start designation command reception flag is on), a big hit medium performance (from the fanfare start executed during the big hit game state to the end) Effect setting) (setting of effect control pattern, etc.) is performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and this processing ends. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and the hit start designation command has not been received, this process is terminated. When the current elapsed time has reached the waiting time, it is determined that the variable display result of the special figure game is "miss", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is ended. Since the current elapsed time has not reached the waiting time and the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, this processing is ended as it is.

The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". For example, the CPU 120 for effect control sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5, or controls voice. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (decorative signal) to the lamp control board 14 turns on the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. , Turning off the lights, and controlling various performance operations during a predetermined period in which the special winning opening door as an attacker is in an open state. In the hitting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

The ending process of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5", and is a process for executing the ending when the jackpot gaming state ends.

(Example of a performance screen for long-pressing)
When the change pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 13(A), the “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” is obtained in step S505 of FIG. 13B, a button image G1 that is an operation promotion display, an operation effective period display image G2 that is an effective period bar display, and a “long press” that is an operation explanation display, as shown in FIG. 13B. The operation explanation image G3 of "!" is displayed, and the operation effect (long press) is started.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the action effect (long press) is started, the button image G1 which is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, the size of the remaining long press for 5 seconds. Further, the operation explanation image G3 of "long press!" which is an operation explanation display has display contents suggesting to the player that the push button 31B is long pressed. Further, the effective period bar display (operation effective period display image G2) is an image showing a period during which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the remaining operation effective period is displayed as time passes. ing. In this embodiment, the operation valid period is set to, for example, 10 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 13C, the button image G1 is reduced in size in response to the player pressing and holding the push button 31B for one second. That is, the button image G1 is reduced by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed for one second. In other words, it has been reduced to the size of 4 seconds left after long pressing. In this embodiment, the button image G1 is made smaller by the corresponding long press unit time (for example, 1 second), but the long press unit time is not limited to 1 second, and 0.2 second, It may be set to an arbitrary value, such as 0.5 seconds, which can be assumed to be a long press. The operation valid period display image G2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

As shown in FIG. 13D, the button image G1 is reduced in size in response to a further long press of the push button 31B by the player for 1 second. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of 3 seconds left after long pressing. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(E), the button image G1 is reduced in size in response to a further long press of the push button 31B by the player for 1 second. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of 2 seconds left after pressing and holding. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(F), the button image G1 has become smaller in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further one second. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of one second left after long pressing. As shown in FIGS. 13D to 13F, the operation valid period display image G2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

Then, when the cumulative long press period of the push button 31B by the player reaches 5 seconds, the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 are deleted, and as shown in FIG. An advanced display such as "CHANCE!" is displayed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image or the like) suggesting the content of "intense heat" or super reach executed thereafter may be displayed. Then, after this development display is made, the production reaches super reach.

(Example screen for motion production (continuous hit))
When the variation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 14(A), the “motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2” is obtained in step S505 of FIG. 14B, as shown in FIG. 14B, a button image G1 which is an operation promotion display, an operation effective period display image G2 which is an effective period bar display, and an operation explanation display “continuous hit!”. The operation explanation image G3 is displayed, and the operation effect (continuous hit) is started.

As shown in FIG. 14B, at the start of the action effect (continuous hitting), the button image G1 which is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, a size in which the number of remaining continuous hits is 20. Further, the operation explanation image G3 of "repeated hit!" which is an operation explanation display has a display content that suggests to the player to repeatedly hit the push button 31B. Further, the effective period bar display (operation effective period display image G2) is an image showing a period during which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the remaining operation effective period is displayed as time passes. ing. In this embodiment, the operation valid period is set to, for example, 10 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 14C, the button image G1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing the push button 31B five times (continuously hitting). That is, the button image G1 is made smaller by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed five times. In other words, the size has been reduced to the size of 15 consecutive hits. The operation valid period display image G2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

As shown in FIG. 14(D), the button image G1 has become smaller in response to the further five consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 10 continuous hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(E), the button image G1 is reduced in size in response to the further five consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of five consecutive hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(F), the button image G1 has become smaller in response to the further four consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. In other words, the size has been reduced to the size of one continuous hit. As shown in FIGS. 14D to 14F, the operation valid period display image G2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

Then, when the cumulative number of repeated hits of the push button 31B by the player reaches 20, the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. "CHANCE!" is displayed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image or the like) suggesting the content of "intense heat" or super reach executed thereafter may be displayed. Then, after this development display is made, the production reaches super reach.

(Example of motion effect (one-shot) effect screen)
When the variation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 15(A), the “motion effect (one-hit) pattern PTA-3” in step S505 of FIG. 15B, a button image G1 that is an operation promotion display and an operation explanation image G3 of "Ichiba!" that is an operation explanation display are displayed as shown in FIG. ) Is started.

As shown in FIG. 15B, at the start of the action effect (one shot), the button image G1 that is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size is, for example, a size corresponding to the operation valid period of, for example, 5 seconds. In addition, the operation explanation image G3 of "One shot!", which is the operation explanation display, has a display content that suggests to the player to press the push button 31B once.

As shown in FIG. 15C, the button image G1 is reduced by the amount of one second elapsed from the start of the action effect (one shot). That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 4 seconds. In this way, the operation valid period is suggested by the change in the size of the button image G1.

As shown in FIG. 15(D), when one second has further elapsed, the button image G1 becomes smaller by that amount. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 3 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 15(E), when one second further elapses, the button image G1 becomes smaller by the elapsed amount. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 2 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 15(F), when one second further elapses, the button image G1 becomes smaller by the elapsed amount. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining one second. Here, for example, it is assumed that the push button 31B is pressed by the player at this time.

Then, when the player presses the push button 31B, the button image G1 and the operation explanation image G3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 15(G), an expanded display such as "CHANCE!" is displayed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image or the like) suggesting the content of "intense heat" or super reach executed thereafter may be displayed. Then, after this development display is made, the production reaches super reach.

In the above embodiment, the promotion notification executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S708 shown in FIG. 12) notifies the player of the operation period (for example, a long-pressing period). Since it can be suggested by the notification mode (for example, the display mode) of the button image G1), the interest of the game effect can be improved.

In addition, the promotion notification executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 12) notifies the player of the number of operations (for example, the number of consecutive hits) of the promotion notification (button image G1). Since it is possible to make a suggestion by the notification mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect.

In addition, the button image G1 that is the promotion notification suggests the operation period of the player required for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect), as shown in FIGS. 13(B) to 13(F). Since the notification is performed in the notification mode (for example, the size), it is possible to grasp the operation period (for example, the remaining long press period required) until the predetermined period is reached.

In addition, since the button image G1 that is the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the number of times the player must perform the operation until it reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold for advancing the effect). It is possible to grasp the operation period necessary for reaching the predetermined period (for example, the required number of consecutive hits).

In addition, the action effect execution means, as the action effect, a first action effect (for example, long press effect) and a second action effect different from the first action effect (for example, continuous hit effect, one blow effect, etc.). Execution is possible, and the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation period of the player (for example, a long-pressed period) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, in FIG. 12). CPU120 for effect control etc. which perform the process of step S708 shown). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

In addition, the action effect execution means, as the action effect, a first specific action effect (for example, continuous hit effect) and a second specific action effect different from the first specific action effect (for example, long-press effect, one-stroke effect, etc.). ) Can be performed, and the promotion notification execution means can suggest the number of times the player has performed the operation in the first action effect (for example, the number of consecutive hits) in the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, FIG. Effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S709 shown in 12). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation period of the player by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Therefore, the operation explanation display (for example, “long press!”) can be executed together with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. As a result, the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, and thus the player's operation can be prompted even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the number of times the player has operated by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Therefore, it is possible to execute the operation explanation display (for example, “continuous hit!”) together with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. As a result, the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, and thus the player's operation can be prompted even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the motion of the player is detected by the detection unit (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the starting size). ) To a second size (such as a size on the way to the final size, the final size, etc.)), so that the interest of the game production can be improved.

Further, the visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the motion of the player is detected by the detection unit (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the starting size). ) To a second size (such as a size on the way to the final size, a final size, etc.)), so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

It should be noted that the promotion notification execution means detects a first mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is not depressed) informing that the player's motion is not detected, and the player's motion is detected. It may be possible to execute the accelerated display in the second mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is recessed) informing that the user is present. For example, the button image G1 in step S703 of FIG. 12 may be a notification mode in which the button portion is not recessed, and the button image G1 in steps S708 and S709 in FIG. 12 may be a notification mode in which the button portion is recessed. .. According to this, it is possible to grasp whether or not the motion of the player is detected. The button image G1 may swing in a convex state before the operation and may not swing after the operation. Alternatively, the button image G1 may not swing before the operation and may swing after the operation. The display mode of the operation explanation display may be changed before and after the operation (for example, “press” before the operation is changed to “long press” after the operation).

Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation valid period by the notification mode of the promotion notification (button image G1) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S718 shown in FIG. 12). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

In addition, since the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the length of the effective period of operation, it is possible to grasp the effective period of operation.

Further, the action effect execution means, as the action effect, a first-type action effect (for example, one-stroke effect) and a second-type action effect different from the first-type action effect (for example, long-press effect, continuous hit effect). And the like), and the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation effective period in the notification mode of the promotion notification in the first type motion effect (for example, the processing of step S718 shown in FIG. 12). Since the effect control CPU 120 to be executed), the interest of the game effect can be improved.

Further, the promotion notification executing means can suggest the operation valid period by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification, and the operation explanation display (for example, “press , Etc.) and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. Therefore, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, it is possible to prompt the player's operation even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the promotion notification executing means can suggest the operation valid period by changing the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, size), and the notification mode of the promotion notification before the change and the notification mode after the change. Since the visibility is different from the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1 changes from the first size to the second size), it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game production.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible (the above-mentioned configuration may be deleted). The following is a modification of the above embodiment. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modifications.

(Modification 1)
In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, in the motion effect, the operation promotion display (button image G1) is reduced to the final size from the start size, but the present invention is not limited to this. As in the first modification shown in FIG. 16, a notification mode may be used in which the size at the start is expanded to the final size. 16A may be displayed as the operation explanation image G3, which is the text information image "Long press the push button!", or "Long press the push button!" shown in FIG. 16A. It is also possible to display the operation explanation image G3 as shown in FIG. 16B without displaying "." In Modified Example 1, as shown in FIG. 16B, the button image G1 is changed from the starting size to a size in which the long press operation is enlarged by 2 seconds. Further, the image G4 showing the final size is displayed, and by comparing the current button image G1 with the image G4 showing the final size, it can be seen that it is sufficient to press and hold the remaining 3 seconds, and the final button image G1 is displayed. The size can be clearly indicated. When the remaining long press for 3 seconds is executed, the button image G1 matches the image G4 showing the final size as shown in FIG. 16(C), and then the development display as shown in FIG. 16(D). Is done. Note that the current button image G1 shown in FIG. 16B may be displayed darkly and the image G4 showing the final size may be displayed lighter than the image G1. In this case as well, by comparing the current button image G1 with the image G4 showing the final size, it can be seen that it is sufficient to press and hold for the remaining time (3 seconds in FIG. 16B). The final size can be clearly indicated.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, in the action effect, the development display is performed after the operation promotion display (button image G1) is reduced from the start size to the final size, but is not limited to this. Not done. As in the second modification shown in FIG. 17, in the process of reducing the size of the button image G1 from the starting size to the final size, the development display hidden behind the button image G1 is made visible in stages. Good. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the same developed display as the partially displayed visible display may be provided (see FIG. 17(B)), or the developed display shown in FIG. 17(B). Alternatively, at least a part of the display content may be changed to a different display content to be displayed.

(Modification 3)
In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 18A, a specific notification mode such as a cherry blossom pattern, a fruit pattern, or a rainbow pattern is displayed in the area of the image G4 indicating the final size, and the operation is performed in the operation effect. In the process of reducing the promotion display (button image G1) from the starting size to the final size, the specific notification mode within the region of the image G4 may be gradually visible. According to this, motivation for button operation can be improved. In addition, the jackpot expectation degree may be different according to the type of the specific notification mode in the area of the image G4. For example, the jackpot expectation may be set in the order of cherry blossom pattern <fruit pattern <rainbow pattern. According to this, in the action effect (button effect), at the time of button operation, the player can be made to pay attention to the type of the specific notification mode in the area of the image G4, and the interest in the action effect (button effect) is improved. be able to.

(Modification 4)
In the embodiment, as shown in step S502 of FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, the type is determined in the presence/absence of execution of the motion effect and in the presence/absence of execution of the motion effect, but is not limited to this. .. As in the modified example 4 shown in FIG. 19, a configuration in which a gasse action effect can be determined may be adopted. In step S502A of FIG. 19(A), it is determined whether the motion effect is normal or stale, and the type thereof is determined.

As shown in FIG. 19(B), in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3 of the super reach A (miss), the “motion operation effect” is 10%, the “execution is performed”, and the “operation effect (long press) pattern PTA-”. 1" is determined with a 40% probability, "execution is performed" is determined as a "motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2" is 30% probability, and "execution is performed" is a "motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-". 3" is determined with a 20% probability. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), 5% of “gase movement effect” and 20% of “execution effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” 25% of the time, "motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2" is determined with "execution", and "motion effect (one shot) pattern PTA-3" is 50% with "execution". It is determined by the probability of. In the case of a big hit, the action effect is easier to be executed than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have an expectation of a big hit for the action effect, which improves the enjoyment of the game. Further, in the case of the change pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the action effect of the "action effect (one-shot) pattern PTA-3" is better than that of the change pattern PA3-3 of the super reach A (miss). It is easy to be executed, and you can have a sense of expectation of a big hit about motion production (one blow), and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Further, also in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the motion effect of the "motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1" and the motion effect of the "motion effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2" are generated. Since it is executed, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation of a big hit in the action effect (long press) and the action effect (continuous hit), and the interest in the game is improved. In addition, even in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the "gasse action effect" is executed, so that the "gaze action effect" can have an expectation of a big hit, and the entertainment of the game is interesting. Is improved. In addition, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit), the “gasse movement effect” may not be executed. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of the super reach A (big hit) shown in FIG. 19(B), the gasse motion effect is set to “0%” and the “motion effect (one shot) pattern PTA-3” is set to “55%. And so on. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 19(B), the specific effect may not be executed (for example, “no execution” may be included as shown in FIG. 10(B)).

It is determined whether the motion effect determined in step S502A is normal or unattractive (step S503A). When the action effect is normal (step S503A; Yes), the processes of steps S504 and S505 are executed as in the above-described embodiment. On the other hand, if the motion effect is gambling (step S503A; No), the type of gambling motion effect is determined (step S506). For example, it is set such that the determination ratios of the gasse action effect (long press) and the gaze action effect (continuous hit) are different. For example, the gasse action effect (long press) is “70%”, the gaze action effect (continuous hit) is “30%”, and the like. In addition, the determination ratios of the gasse action effect (long press) and the gaze action effect (continuous hit) may be set to be the same. For example, the gasse action effect (long press) may be “50%”, and the gaze action effect (continuous hit) may be “50%”. After the process of step S506, the gasse motion effect flag is set to the on state (step S507). After the processing of step S507, the type of goose action effect pattern determined in step S506 is set (step S508).

The gasse movement effect may be a gaze (the effect does not progress) effect. In the gasse motion effect, the interval at which the button image G1 changes is set longer than in the case of the normal motion effect (that is, the motion effect that is not a gusset) (slowly changes or long press for 2 seconds). For 1 second, or in the case of repeated hits, a change of 1 time for 2 consecutive hits), or the effect that the button image G1 does not change from a certain change stage (for example, a certain size). .. According to this, a big hit expectation can be left.

Specifically, in the case of a gaze action effect, for example, when it is an effect in which a large number of button images that cannot be pressed are displayed and these button images are erased by a button operation, at first glance It gives the impression that you can't expect a big hit. That is, since a large number of these button images cannot be erased by the button operation within the operation valid period, the expectation of a big hit will be completely lost when a large number of button images are displayed. However, in the gasse action effect of the present invention, since the button image G1 changes slowly as described above, a feeling of expectation can be left.

(Modification 5)
As in the modified example 5 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the action effect that acts on the button image G1 in the action effect may be included. FIG. 20(A) shows a scene (T2) in which the reach is reached. FIG. 20(B) is a scene (T3) in which the super reach has been reached. FIG. 20C is a scene (T4) at which the display of the small button (white) image D1 which is the button image is started. Since it is the non-effective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 20C, the regulation line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) image D1.

FIG. 20(D) is a scene (T5) at which execution of action production such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 1 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In Modification 5, the button or the like effect corresponding to the change or the like at the timing 1 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 20D, the same display as that in FIG. 20C is displayed (excluding the actions of the character C1 and the character C2). ing. FIG. 20(E) is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at the timing 1 is performed. In Modification 5, since there is no change at the timing 1, the display in FIG. 20(E) is similar to that in FIG. 20(D) (excluding the actions of the characters C1 and C2).

FIG. 20(F) is a scene (T7) at which execution of action production such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In Modification 5, the button or the like effect corresponding to the change or the like at the timing 2 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 20(F), the same display as that of FIG. 20(E) (excluding the actions of the character C1 and the character C2) is displayed. ing. FIG. 21(G) shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at the timing 2 is performed. In Modification 5, since the change is weak at timing 2, in FIG. 21G, the small button (white) image D1 is changed to the large button (white) image D2 (one step change). Since it is the non-effective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 21G, the regulation line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (white) image D2.

FIG. 21(H) is a scene (T9) at which execution of action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 3 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In Modified Example 5, an action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 3, so in FIG. 21H, an image JS1 in which the character prays is displayed as the action effect. FIG. 21(I) shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In Modified Example 5, since there is a weak change at timing 3, in FIG. 21(I), the large button (white) image D2 is changed (one step change) to the large button (red) image D3. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 21(I), the regulation line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (red) image D3. Further, in FIG. 21(I), an image JS2 in which the character is pleased is also displayed. In FIG. 21(I), instead of the large button (red) image D3, an image of another operating means (for example, an image simulating a stick controller) may be changed (two-step change). In this case, an image of another operation means (for example, an image simulating a stick controller) is displayed in FIGS. 21(J) and 21(K), which will be described later, and in FIG. You may make it perform the action effect of this form. That is, in FIG. 21(K), the image simulating the stick controller, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 may be displayed.

FIG. 21(J) shows a scene (T11) in which the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the large button (red) image D3 is enabled. Since the valid period (T11 to T13) has come, the regulation line image K is not displayed in FIG. 21(J). 21(K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 21(J). In order to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (red) image D3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 21(J) and the large button (red) image D3U in FIG. 21(K) are displayed. Is enlarged in the center of the display area. In FIG. 21(K), the action effect of the above-described embodiment may be executed. That is, in FIG. 21(K), the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 may be displayed.

FIG. 21L shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the valid period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the valid period ends when the button 31B is not operated. In Modification 5, since it is a big hit, the ally character, character C1, has won. That is, the result of the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U) is notified of the win or loss (the victory of the character C1). In addition, in FIG. 21L, T13 is described as a case where the player does not operate the push button 31B. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 21M shows a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 21(M), the fanfare effect is executed. In Modification 5, the motion effect is executed in the super reach effect, but the motion effect including the effect effect may be executed as the reach development effect after the normal reach is established.

In the embodiment, the operation explanation image G3 is displayed at the same position without changing its size as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, but the display position is changed without changing its size. You may do so. For example, as the button image G1 is reduced, the operation explanation image G3 may be sequentially moved to the button image G1 (moving sequentially so as to approach the center of the screen). According to this, the relationship with the reduced button image G1 can be maintained, and the operation explanation image G3 can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner in relation with the reduced button image G1.

In the embodiment, the motion effect is a super reach development effect, but it may be applied to a probability variation promotion effect, a jackpot promotion effect, a notice effect, or the like.

In the embodiment, the long press threshold is 5 seconds in the action effect (long press), but may be any value such as 10 seconds. Further, as the long press threshold, a pattern of 5 seconds and a pattern of 10 seconds may be selected. For example, as the number of seconds of the long press threshold is larger (or smaller), the jackpot expectation may be set higher. The first size (starting size) of the button image G1 is the same between the pattern having the long press threshold of 5 seconds and the pattern having the long press threshold of 10 seconds, and the change mode (for example, the amount of reduction) for each unit long press is different. Good. For example, when the long press threshold is a pattern of 10 seconds, the amount of reduction Δ1 for each unit long press may be a size obtained by dividing the start size to the final size into 10 equal parts. Sometimes, the amount Δ2 that is reduced each time the unit key is pressed may be twice the amount Δ1. It should be noted that an irregular change may be made instead of changing (reducing) into equal parts. For example, in the case of a pattern with a long press threshold of 5 seconds, the first unit long press reduces the size of the remaining 10 seconds when the long press threshold is 10 seconds to the size of 4 seconds remaining. After that, the size may be reduced by one time each time the unit length is pressed.

In the embodiment, the continuous stroke threshold value is set to 20 times in the action effect (continuous stroke), but may be set to an arbitrary value such as 10 times. Further, as the continuous hitting threshold, a pattern in which 10 times of patterns and 20 times of patterns may be selected may be adopted. For example, as the number of repeated hit thresholds is larger (or smaller), the jackpot expectation may be set higher. The first size (starting size) of the button image G1 is set to be the same for the pattern of which the repeated hit threshold is 20 times and the pattern of 10 times, so that the change mode (for example, the amount of reduction) for each press is different. Good. For example, the amount Δ1 to be reduced each time the button is pressed when the repeated hit threshold is 20 patterns may be a size obtained by dividing the start size to the final size into 20 equal parts, and when the repeated hit threshold is 10 times the pattern. The amount Δ2 that is reduced each time the button is pressed may be twice the amount Δ1. It should be noted that an irregular change may be made instead of changing (reducing) into equal parts. For example, in the case of the pattern of which the continuous hit threshold is 10 times, the first pressing reduces the size of the remaining 20 hits when the continuous hit threshold is 20 times to the size of the remaining 9 hits (that is, the amount Δ1 The size may be reduced by 11 at a time), and thereafter, each time the button is pressed, the size may be reduced by one size.

In the embodiment, in the action effect (one shot), the operation valid period is set to 5 seconds, but it may be set to another value (for example, 10 seconds). The pattern in which the operation effective period is 5 seconds and the pattern in which the operation is valid for 10 seconds have the same first size (starting size) of the button image G1, and the change mode (for example, the reduction amount) is different for each second. Good. For example, when the operation valid period is a pattern of 10 seconds, the amount Δ1 that is reduced per second may be a size obtained by dividing the start size by the final size into 10 equal parts, and when the operation valid period is a pattern of 5 seconds. The amount Δ2 reduced every 1 second may be twice the amount Δ1. Further, in the action effect (one shot), a pattern in which the effective operation period is 5 seconds and a pattern in which the operation effective period is 10 seconds may be selectable. For example, as the operation effective period (one shot) is longer (or smaller) in the operation effect (one hit), the big hit expectation degree may be set higher.

In the operation effect of the embodiment, the size of the button image G1 is changed, but the size is not limited to this. Other examples of motion effects are illustrated below.
(Example 1) As an example 1 of the action effect, the button image G1 may be faded out of the display screen of the image display device 5 or may be faded in of the display screen.
(Example 2) As an example 2 of the action effect, the color of the button image G1 is changed from a blue color to a red color stepwise or continuously, or the color of the button image G1 is a red color. It is also possible to change from a blue color to a stepwise or continuous color.
(Example 3) As an example 3 of the action effect, the transparency of the button image G1 is low (high visibility, that is, it is clearly seen because it is not transparent) and gradually increases (low visibility, that is, transparent, it is clear). It may be changed to (invisible).
(Example 4) As Example 4 of the action effect, the state where the brightness of the button image G1 is high (bright state) may be gradually changed to the state where it is low (dark state).
(Example 5) As an example 4 of the action effect, the button image G1 may be gradually changed from a beautiful appearance to a cracked state.

In the embodiment and the modification, the promotion display is executed as the promotion notification, but the invention is not limited to the promotion display. As the promotion notification, one other than the promotion display (for example, sound, light, vibration, accessory, etc.) may be executed alone, or may be executed in addition to the promotion display. That is, in addition to the prompt display, operation time such as pressing time (for example, long pressing period), sound operation such as sound, light, vibration, and accessory, number of times of pressing (such as number of times of continuous hits), operation valid period (For example, the valid period) may be notified. As an example, in the case of a sound, the sound such as “do,re,mi,fa,so,la,she,do” becomes smaller (or may become larger) and ends when the last “do” is reached ( Goal). Further, in the case of light, the brightness may gradually decrease from the highest brightness state to the final brightness (which may be off), and the end (goal) may be set (or the reverse operation may be performed). Good). Further, in the case of vibration, it may be terminated (or goal) when the vibration cycle gradually changes from a short cycle to a long cycle and stops (or the longest cycle). May be). Further, in the case of a role object, the backward movement may gradually be performed from the protruding state toward the final position (or the reverse movement may be performed), and when the character is moved to the final position, it may be finished (goal).

In the embodiment and the modified examples, the operation period or the number of operations of the player is suggested by the notification mode of the promotion notification in the operation effect, but in effects other than the operation effect (for example, effects prior to the operation effect). You may suggest it.

In the embodiment, the size of the button image G1 is changed in each of the action effect (long press), the action effect (continuous hit), and the action effect (one hit), but the action effect (long press) and the action effect are changed. The method of suggestion may be different between (continuous hit) and motion effect (one shot). For example, the action effect (long press) may be the (Example 1), the action effect (continuous hit) may be the (Example 2), and the size of the button image G1 may be changed in the action effect (one hit). (Example 3) to (Example 5) may be appropriately adopted.

In the embodiment, the operation means for the push button 31B is provided, but the push button 31B may be replaced with other operation means such as a stick controller or a cross button, or a stick controller, a cross button, or the like. It may be a plurality of operating means including other operating means. When the other operation means is provided as described above, the promotion notification (promotion display) may be executed as in the above-described embodiment in a mode corresponding to each operation means.

In the embodiment, the example in which the push sensor 35B is used as the detection means has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The motion may be detected.

The variable display of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) includes blinking of the identification information. For example, in the special figure, the variable display includes a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated. The special symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display may be a symbol different from the special symbol displayed before the stop display (during change) (the same applies to the decorative symbol and the ordinary symbol).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a game machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. , When the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out to the player. The present invention is also applicable to slot machines such as machines (for example, slot machines equipped with one or more of a big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus)).

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that encloses a game medium and gives points based on the occurrence of a prize.

Alternatively, the main side may transmit a command indicating a random number value, and the sub-side may make prefetch determination. Further, although one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the “probably changed state” is determined by determining the jackpot type at the start of fluctuation, but the jackpot opening is opened at the start of fluctuation. Only the pattern (aspect of round game) is determined (it may be specified by the big hit type etc.), and based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit game state. The gaming state after the jackpot gaming state may be changed to the “probably changed state”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko gaming machine, 5... Image display device, 11... Main board, 12... Production control board, 100... Game control microcomputer, 120... Production control CPU

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A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A promotion notification executing means capable of executing a promotion notification for urging the player to operate,
Along with the execution of the promotion notification, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation content,
And a motion effect executing means capable of executing a motion effect capable of advancing the effect by executing the corresponding effect when the motion of the player is detected for a predetermined period,
The promotion notification executing means,
It is possible to suggest the operation period of the player by the notification mode of the promotion notification,
By the time the player's action is detected over the predetermined period, the player required to reach the predetermined period by gradually changing the notification mode of the promotion notice according to the detection of the player's action. operation period can the shown Sosonokasuru der Rutotomoni of the display so that the stepwise visible special effect suggesting execution of the corresponding presentation in response to a step change in the notification manner of the promotion notification Then
The suggestion effect executing means does not change the effect mode of the suggestion effect regardless of the change of the notification mode of the promotion notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A promotion notification executing means capable of executing a promotion notification for urging the player to operate,
Along with the execution of the promotion notification, a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation content,
When a player's motion is detected a predetermined number of times, a corresponding effect is executed, and an operation effect execution unit capable of executing an operation effect capable of advancing the effect is provided,
The promotion notification executing means,
It is possible to suggest the number of operations of the player by the notification mode of the promotion notification,
By the time the player's motion is detected the predetermined number of times, the number of player's motions required to reach the predetermined number of times by gradually changing the notification mode of the promotion notification according to the detection of the player's motion the shown Sosonokasuru it is possible der Rutotomoni, a special effect is displayed as a stepwise visible suggest execution of the corresponding presentation in response to a step change in the notification manner of the promotion notification,
The suggestion effect executing means does not change the effect mode of the suggestion effect regardless of the change of the notification mode of the promotion notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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