JP6748251B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. Some are given to players. There is also a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area by using the granted gaming score or the gaming score awarded by a prize for the game. Further, there is also a gaming machine configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, based on the establishment of an advantageous condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). Further, there is also a gaming machine in which the button operation is performed a plurality of times within the effect period, and the valid period of the button is set regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the player and the timing of the operation (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-346028, A

However, the production may be monotonous and the interest may not be improved.

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 with an increased interest.

The gaming machine of the means A is a gaming machine for playing a game,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A promotion notification executing means for executing a promotion notification for promoting the operation of the player,
It is possible to execute a specific effect according to the detection result of the detection means,
It is possible to execute special effects including promotion notification and specific effects three or more times within a predetermined period,
The special effect is executed last before the third special effect, the second special effect executed before the third special effect, and the second special effect executed in the predetermined period. Including the first special effect,
The promotion notification in the second special effect can be executed at different start timings when the detecting unit detects the motion and when the detecting unit does not detect the motion in the first special effect. Yes,
The promotion notification in the third special effect is the same in the second special effect and the first special effect when the detecting unit detects the motion and when the detecting unit does not detect the motion. It can be executed in the notification mode and at the same start timing,
Even if the detection means detects the motion at different timings in the second special effect and the first special effect, the notification of promotion in the third special effect is the same and the same. It can be executed at the start timing,
The specific effect is
In the first special effect and the second special effect, it is possible to execute in response to the detection of the motion by the detection means,
In the third special effect, it is possible to execute in the case where the motion is detected by the detection means and the case where the motion is not detected by the detection means.
It is characterized by
Further, the gaming machine of the means 1 is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachi-slot machine, or the like), and a player's action (for example, a member included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a push button 31B). Or a stick controller 31A), or a detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting an operation of the push button 31B) that can detect an operation of touching, waving, holding up a hand, or the like. A controller sensor unit 35A capable of detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A, detection means for detecting an action of the player touching, waving, or holding his hand), and a promotion notification for promoting the action of the player ( For example, a promotion notification execution unit that executes the promotion notification effect described in FIG. 46 or FIG. 47 (for example, the process of step S834 in the promotion effect executing process (step S830) of FIGS. 40 to 43), and the like. According to the detection result of the detection means, the specific effect (for example, determined in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG. 32, and the step of the promotion effect executing process (step S830) of FIGS. 40 to 43). It is possible to execute the promotion success effect executed in S855, step S865, or the like, the promotion failure effect executed in steps S856, S866, or the like, and set for a predetermined period (for example, in the jackpot start process of FIG. 36). During the entire time (20.0 seconds) or any period until the condition is established, special effects including promotion notification and specific effects (for example, promotion notification effects, promotion success effects, and probable change promotion effects including promotion failure effects) It is possible to execute the promotion effect that increases the advantageous value such as the probability variation promotion effect and the round promotion effect, and the effect that causes the advantageous value, three times or more (for example, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47). The special effect can be executed three or more times), the special effect is the third special effect executed last in the predetermined period, the second special effect executed before the third special effect, and the second special effect. A first special effect executed before the special effect (see, for example, FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 ), the promotion notification in the second special effect, the detection means operates in the first special effect. Can be executed at different start timings depending on whether the operation is detected by the detection means or the operation is not detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. If the player's motion is detected 1.0 seconds after the start, the second time The promotion notification effect (promotion notification) in the special effect (second special effect) is started 5.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46(A), when the player's motion is not detected in each operation acceptance period, the promotion notification effect (promotion notification) in the second special effect (second special effect) is 1 It starts 7.0 seconds after the start of the second operation non-reception time (time T0). ), the promotion notification in the third special effect, in the second special effect and the first special effect, when the detecting unit detects a motion, and when the detecting unit does not detect a motion. It can be executed in the same notification mode and at the same start timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 46(B), the player's operation is performed 1.0 second after the start of the reception period in each operation reception period). When detected, the promotion notification effect (promotion notification) in the fifth special effect (third special effect) is started 17.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0) (the notification mode is (N2) in Fig. 50. Also, as shown in Fig. 46(A), when the motion of the player is not detected in each operation acceptance period, promotion in the fourth special effect (third special effect) The notification effect (promotion notification) is started 17.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0) (the notification mode is (E1) in FIG. 48). In the second special effect and the first special effect, even if the detection means detects the motion at different timings, the same notification mode and the same start timing can be executed. Is characterized by.

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above is a holding storage unit that stores information about variable display as holding storage (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 11). Alternatively, the first start-winning command buffer 194A, the second start-winning command buffer 194B, etc. shown in FIG. 13) and a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold memory (for example, FIG. 31 or FIG. The process of step S910 of the effect determination process at the time of winning shown in 52), and a hold display mode control means for changing the mode of the hold display, the hold display mode control means, the detection timing by the detection means The mode of the hold display may be changed at a predetermined timing within a specific period. For example, when it is determined to execute the second hold display notice, when the best timing is determined in the process of step S949 in FIG. 58, the hold display mode is changed as shown in FIG. 59. ..

With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the pending status. Further, it is possible to improve the interest in the operation timing.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) and (2) above, the detection means has a detection valid period (for example, the operation acceptance time shown in FIGS. 46 and 47) in which the movement of the player can be detected, The detection effective period may change depending on the timing of the player's operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(A), FIG. 46(B), FIG. 47(A), and FIG. 47(B), the operation reception time is changed according to the timing of the action of the player.

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the movement of the player.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1) and (2), the special effect of a plurality of times is a predetermined fixed specific period (for example, the entire time (20.0 seconds) set in the jackpot start process of FIG. 36). ).

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example etc of contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted on the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification|determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data holding area for game control. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. It is the block diagram etc which shows the constitution example of the data retention area for production control. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart and the like showing an example of the random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening control pattern, and the example of opening setting of a special winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during big hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the special winning opening determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit opening post-process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis 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. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the continuous promotion effect is executed. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a special figure hit waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit start processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a round. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control processing during opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during standby for promotion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during promotion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during promotion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during promotion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during promotion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of post-round processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing after the end of a big hit. It is explanatory drawing explaining the execution timing etc. of a continuous promotion production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the execution timing etc. of a continuous promotion production. It is the figure which shows the production operation example in the big hit game state. It is the figure which shows the production operation example in the big hit game state. It is the figure which shows the production operation example in the big hit game state. It is the figure which shows the production operation example in the big hit game state. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the winning a prize production decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prefetch advance notice execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prefetch advance notice type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch advance notice buffer. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a notice production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed during the variable display execution control process (step S712) of FIG. It is the figure which shows the production operation example and the like in the variable display.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launch device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, etc., and in a special figure game that is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can identify each The special symbol that is the identification information of is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

A plurality of types of special symbols are provided with symbol numbers corresponding to each. As an example, each of the numbers indicating “0” to “9” is assigned a symbol number of “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number of “10”. Just do it. Below, 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". ..

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same or may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers indicating "00" to "99", for example.

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, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns which are a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

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

Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or the special special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be identified are variably displayed, and a fixed decorative design that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means stopping and displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol and ending the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state in which, for example, a slight shake or expansion/contraction occurs. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

The decorative patterns variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of patterns. A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. The decorative pattern is not limited to eight types, and may be any type as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative design with the largest design number is displayed, the smallest design number continues. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and when the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed, Subsequently, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting winning a prize memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the holdable number of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game in a identifiable manner is performed. Here, to hold the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting. That is, the starting condition for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When the start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game is not established because the jackpot game state (one of the advantageous states that is advantageous to the player) is controlled, the variable corresponding to the established start condition is established. The display is suspended.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special symbol hold storage number in a specifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending. The second special figure pending storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying “the number of special figure reservation storages”, it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages, and the total number of reservation storages, but particularly refers to a part of them. In some cases.

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 a first starting winning opening as a starting area which is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip type accessory is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed as a starting area different from the first starting area.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, and thus the game ball does not easily pass through the second starting winning hole. It will be open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an easily opened and expanded state. In addition, although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even when it is in the normally open state, it is possible that the game ball enters as compared to when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

The game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start condition is To establish. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

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, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. .. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the 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 passes through the special winning opening. To do. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the game ball through the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern which is is variably displayed. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a universal symbol game.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. 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 sound effects and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball serving as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device, and a touch ring.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick. The trigger button may be configured so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operating hand. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation with respect to a trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1, It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors that are a combination of two transmissive photosensors that are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. Just do it.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting an operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, for example, that the previous universal figure game is finished, based on that the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the regular symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol display device 20 The public figure game by is started.

In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time which is the general figure change time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol hit", the expansion/opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position is performed for a predetermined time. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when is passed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the starting winning detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 for the game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, for example, The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, the second starting condition is established by the occurrence of the starting winning which is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 for the game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Later, for example, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the big hit game state has ended.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol Derivative display of the finalized special symbol as a result. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "miss". It will be.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as a specific game state in which a round (round game) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the number "3" or "7" is a big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The special winning opening is opened until the time elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. The special winning opening door with the special winning opening in an open state receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2. After that, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and one round is completed.

The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit. It should be noted that even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Among the special symbols showing the number "3" or "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbol showing the number "7" is a 16R certainty variation big hit symbol. After the special symbol indicating the number "7", which is the 16R certainty variation big hit symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, is derived, the 16R certainty variation big hit state is controlled. The 16R probability variation big hit state is a big hit game state in which a round is executed 16 times, and is a big hit game state controlled to a probability variation state (also referred to as a high probability state) and a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. The probability variation state is a game state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which probability variation control (described later) is performed. The time saving state is a gaming state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which high opening control (described later) and time reduction control (described later) are performed.

Of the special symbols showing the number "3" or "7" which is a big hit symbol, the special symbol showing the number "3" is a 16R normal big hit symbol. After the special symbol indicating the number "3" which is the 16R normal big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R normal big hit state is controlled. The 16R normal big hit state is a big hit game state in which a round is executed 16 times, and is a big hit game state that is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state.

In addition, the above-mentioned upper limit time of each round (the time when the special winning opening is in the open state) is the same regardless of the number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds for all of the first to 16th rounds). Or different times depending on the number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds for the 1st to 7th rounds, 0.1 seconds for the 8th to 16th rounds, etc.). Good. In addition, the special winning opening may be opened once or more in one round (the big winning opening may be opened twice or more in one round).

In addition, as the types of big hits that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has, 16R certainty big hits that are 16R certainty big hits and 16R normal big hits that are 16R normal big hits have been described, but in addition to or instead of the above big hits The gaming machine 1 may include other types of jackpots. For example, there may be an 8R certainty variation big hit which is in the 8R certainty big hit state, and an 8R regular big hit which is in the 8R regular big hit state. In the present embodiment, the 16R normal big hit is also referred to as "first big hit", and the 16R probability variation big hit is also referred to as "second big hit".

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and Of the special figure games using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

The reach state is a display in which the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is still changing when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed constitutes a part of the big hit combination. The state, or all or part of the decorative pattern is a display state in which all or part of the big hit combination is changed in synchronization while forming all or part. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed when stopped. In the remaining decorative pattern display area that is not stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is a display state in which the decorative pattern changes in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination.

In response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Any of the production operations such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or a production operation such as a combination of some or all of these, It is called reach production display. In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed before the reach state. The operation mode different from that may be included.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of being a "big hit" is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

In the present embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. When the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for informing the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern or the like. In the present embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is to be executed should be determined in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Note that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" or "pseudo-relation" during variable display of decorative patterns, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, and the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The presentation operation, which is the notice production, is the variable display state of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Need only be executed before reaching the reach state. Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is now in the reach state. Then, after the reach effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”.

When the special symbol that is the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special symbol game, the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination has, for example, a design number variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. Of the decorative patterns 1" to "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the same design number is displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is only necessary that the lines are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line.

Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the 16R probability variation big hit symbol or the 16R normal big hit symbol, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed as the big hit combination may be different. As an example, when the 16R probability variable jackpot design is derived as a fixed special design, the decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative designs "1" to "8", while 16R is selected. When the big jackpot design is usually derived as a fixed special design, the design symbol that is stopped and displayed as a big hit combination is targeted for the design symbols with even number "2", "4", "6", and "8". It may be selected. In this case, any of the decorative symbols with odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in a big hit combination, so that it is decided that the 16R probability variation big hit state is reached. Be informed. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination, the 16R probability variation jackpot state or the 16R normal jackpot state is entered. It becomes impossible or difficult for the player to recognize.

In the case where the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the decorative symbols of the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol Is the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare production), the execution period of any round in the jackpot gaming state, the period between the rounds (interval period), the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) Execution period), during the variable display after the end of the big hit game state (for example, during the variable display that is first executed after the end of the big hit game state), the fact that it is controlled to the probability change state (notified after the end of the big hit game state In the case of doing, an effect (promotion success effect) for notifying that it is controlled to the probable state may be executed.

When the 16R normal jackpot pattern is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the decorative symbols of the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol. Is the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare production), the execution period of any round in the jackpot gaming state, the period between the rounds (interval period), the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) Execution period of), during the variable display after the end of the big hit game state (for example, during the variable display first executed after the end of the big hit game state), the fact that it is not controlled to the probability change state (notify after the end of the big hit game state In this case, an effect (promotion failure effect) for notifying that the state is not controlled to the probable variation state may be executed.

After the probability variation big hit state (for example, 16R probability variation big hit state etc.) of the jackpot state (for example, 16R normal jackpot state or 16R probability variation big hit state etc.) is finished, the probability variation control is performed so that the probability variation control is performed. Probability change control, the probability that the variable display result of each special drawing game and decorative design is a "big hit" (probability of being controlled to a big hit game state) from the normal state (normal game state, also referred to as low accurate low base state) Is also a control to improve. That is, by performing the probability variation control, in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative pattern, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is high. Become. The normal state is a gaming state (a gaming state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed) different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a time saving state. Further, the time saving state is a game state in which high opening control (described later) and time saving control (described later) are performed. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

Further, after the big hit state (for example, the 16R normal big hit state or the 16R sure variation big hit state, etc.) is finished, both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed in a time saving state. The high opening control is control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state is higher than that in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied becomes higher. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 shorter than in the normal state, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is obtained. Tilt control for improving the probability of hitting "universal figure" compared to that in the normal state, tilting for controlling the tilting of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "universal figure hit" Any one of the control for making the control time longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than that in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. Further, the time saving control is control for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time saving control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game becomes shorter than that in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed becomes shorter. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed together, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established. Since the variation diagram time of the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls that decreases until the variable display result becomes "big hit", and then the variable display result becomes "big hit" It is possible to save (compress, reduce) the time required to become.

That is, after the normal big hit state is finished, the time is shortened. In other words, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed after the normal big hit state ends. After the probability variation big hit state is completed, the probability variation state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled. In other words, after the probability variation big hit state is completed, the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control.

The probability variation control, which is controlled after the probability variation big hit state ends, ends when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again.

The high opening control and the time saving control which are controlled together with the probability variation control after the probability variation big hit state is terminated together with the probability variation control when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again. In addition, in the high opening control and the time saving control which are usually controlled after the jackpot state is finished, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the variable display result of the special figure game and the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again. If any of the above conditions is met first, the process ends.

The gaming state, which is both the probability changing state and the time saving state, is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The gaming state that is the probable variation state and is not the time saving state is also referred to as a highly precise low base state. A gaming state that is a time saving state and is not a probable change state is also called a low probable high base state. A game state that is neither a time saving state nor a probability changing state is also referred to as a low accurate low base state (normal state). When the gaming state is a high-accuracy high base state or a high-accuracy low base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" corresponding to each special drawing game is higher than usual, so the low-accuracy low base state Compared to (normal state), it becomes easier to enter the jackpot gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure variation time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is easily established. Compared to the state (normal state), it becomes easier to enter the jackpot gaming state. As described above, the highly accurate high base state, the highly accurate low base state, and the low accurate high base state are advantageous states advantageous to the player. In addition, the gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is described as a time saving state, but the advantageous state is a gaming state in which only one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed. Is also included. The probability changing state (highly accurate high base state, highly accurate low base state) is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a low-probability low base state, a low-probability high base state, or a high-probability high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after the jackpot gaming state, the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the jackpot gaming state has ended, one or two of the probability variation control, the time saving control, and the high opening control may be performed, or any control may not be performed. For example, depending on the type of big hit symbol, whether or not to perform the probability variation control after the big hit game state is finished, whether to perform the high opening control, or whether to perform the time saving control may be different.

It was explained that the jackpot gaming state, the high-probability high base state, the high-probability low base state, and the low-probability high base state are advantageous conditions advantageous to the player, but the advantageous conditions advantageous to the player are limited to this. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a collision (sudden change), a small hit, etc. are provided, the collision, the small hit, etc. are also included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is intended mainly for a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinction control of each LED and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the ordinary symbol indicator 20. ing.

The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like for transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit and the like for executing the audio signal processing are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE and the second byte represents EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other commands may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3(A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. "H" of "8001H" indicates that "8001" is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a design. “XX” of the EXT data in “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, which is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern designated in the variation pattern designation command. The same applies to "XX" of EXT data in other commands.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination as to which of the plurality of types of big hits. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit” and the big hit type decided result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating stop of variation of the decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the number of times of rounds executed in the 16R normal big hit state or the 16R sure variation big hit state, for example.

The command B0XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command B000H is the first game state designating command corresponding to the low accurate low base state, the command B001H is the second game state designating command corresponding to the low accurate high base state, and the command B002H is the high precision low. The third game state designation command corresponding to the base state, and the command B003H is the fourth game state designation command corresponding to the highly accurate high base state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a low-probability low-base state, a low-probability high-base state, or a high-probability high-base state in a gaming state, and therefore corresponds to the high-probability low-base state. The third game state designation command is not used.

The command B100H is a first starting opening winning a prize designating command for notifying the winning of the first starting winning opening. The command B200H is a second start opening winning a prize designation command for notifying the winning of the second starting winning opening.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to display the special figure reserved storage number such that it can be specified in the starting winning prize storage display area 5H or the like.

The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as the determination result at the time of winning, and the determination result of the big hit type.

The command C6XXH is a variation category designation command (variation category command) indicating the variation category determination result as the winning determination result. The variation category is also referred to as a variation pattern type, and is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative patterns categorized into a common group.

The command D0XXH is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a gaming ball has been won in the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, when the game ball passes through the special winning opening.

In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage number notification command is based on that the first start condition is satisfied when the first start winning occurs due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening, for example. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of the first special figure reservation storages. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied when the second starting winning occurs due to the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening, the second special figure holding It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of memories.

It should be noted that, in addition to transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number Good. That is, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in addition to the first start condition, the first reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of the decrease in the first special figure reserved memory number. Good. In addition to transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved storage number, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied in addition to the second start condition, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of the decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good.

It should be noted that the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command based on the satisfaction of the first start condition, and the second reserved storage number based on the satisfaction of the second start condition. The first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in addition to the notification command. That is, based on the fact that either the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied, the first special storage number is notified as an increase in the first special figure reservation storage number or the second special figure reservation storage number. Both the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first reserved memory is used as a notification of the decrease in the number of the first special figure reserved storages or the second special figure reserved storages. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

Also, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for notifying the total reserved storage number The reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase or a decrease in the total pending storage number may be used. When the total pending storage number notification command is transmitted instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is satisfied ( You may make it transmit the starting opening winning a prize designation|designated command which specifies which of the 1 starting winning opening and the 2nd starting winning opening). The satisfaction of the first start condition and the satisfaction of the second start condition are designated by the above-described first fluctuation start command, second fluctuation start command, and the like.

In the present embodiment, in the start winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 (described later) for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for designating the determination result of the random number value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit" based on the EXT data of the symbol designating command.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a variation. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 11, to update various numerical data by software, thereby random number values MR1 to Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used for determining the jackpot type to be either the "first jackpot" or the "second jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". For example, it takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "0". Takes a value in the range of "251". The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "0" to "". It takes a value in the range of "997". The random number MR5 for determining the figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is "per figure" or "missing figure". It is a random number value that is set, for example, takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variable display A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “miss” and the decorative pattern is The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern.

The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include, for example, a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns that are classified based on the mode of the effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified by the type of reach production, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach pattern, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach. , A variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving super reach. Further, the variation patterns involving super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Alternatively, it may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to the variable display time of the decorative pattern and the like. Some of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types may be configured to include a common fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 6, in each variation pattern type, one or more variation patterns are classified according to the variable display mode and the content of the variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. That is, in the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, the fluctuation patterns to which the determined value is assigned according to each fluctuation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the fluctuation pattern type.

In the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game are stored in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. The table data and the like that form the fluctuation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite display of the fixed special symbol that is the display result, whether or not to control the variable display result to the big hit game state as "big hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is a table that is referred to for.

In the special figure display result determination table 130, the special figure display result is determined depending on whether or not the probability variation control is in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for use with is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "miss". In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the decision result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the corresponding decision data.

In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed (“with probability variation control” in FIG. 7), the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed (“in the figure” More determination values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than "no probability variation control"). As a result, in the probability variation state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" is higher than in the probability variation state.

In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether it is a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the respective table data in which the allocation of the decision value to the predetermined special figure display result is different. Thereby, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure The determination rate of the display result can be different.

FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result being "jack". Is a table that is referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, it is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Good.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” is determined depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The decision value assignments for are different. As a result, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied, The jackpot type can be set to different rates for determining "first big hit" or "second big hit".

In the present embodiment, as described above, two types of table data having different assignments of determination values to a plurality of types of jackpots are prepared, and a special figure game using the first special figure or a second special figure is used. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether it is a special figure game using, but the method of determining the jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure or a special figure game using the first special figure, in which one kind of table data having the same determination value allocation to a plurality of types of jackpots is prepared. However, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the same table data.

FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the fluctuation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the lost variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and the variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type in accordance with the big hit type determination result. The table is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. , Variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type such that the proportion determined by each variation pattern type varies depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is the “first big hit” and when it is the “second big hit”, the allocation of the determination value to the variation pattern types CA3-1 to 3-3 is different. This makes it possible to change the proportions of the same variation pattern type, depending on the result of determining which of the plurality of types of big hits.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined regardless of whether the jackpot type is the “first jackpot” or the “second jackpot”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific jackpot type. That is, you may make it provide the fluctuation pattern classification to which the determination value is assigned to either "1st big hit" or "2nd big hit." Accordingly, when a certain big hit type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from that when another big hit type is determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern type is different according to the jackpot type, but the determination rate of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination rate of the variation pattern type may be different depending on the jackpot type and the gaming state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the determination rate of the variation pattern type may be changed according to the gaming state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by a common determination rate that is not related to the jackpot type or the gaming state.

The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C determine the variation pattern type as the variation pattern when it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss”. It is a table referred to for determining any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR3 for determining a type. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is not the time saving state, for example. The loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C is selected as a use table when the game state is a time saving state, for example.

In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned and the same variation pattern type are assigned. The number of decision values is different. As a result, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different in one game state from that in another game state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination rate according to the gaming state.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The fluctuation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types based on the fluctuation pattern determination random value MR4 according to the fluctuation pattern type determination result. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It is provided with a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data of the special figure game in which the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, but the starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. .. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is associated with the reservation numbers in the winning order to the first starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 and the like to be determined by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as the hold data, and the number of storages thereof is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data of the special figure game in which the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, but the starting winning has not been started yet. To do. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the reservation numbers with the reservation numbers in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition when the game ball passes, the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104, etc. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as the hold data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

The general figure reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result determined from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number MR5 for use as reserved data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random number so that the CPU 103 can update the software by software.

For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 are stored as the random count value, and the random numbers are regularly or irregularly set according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 is an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area for the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the production control CPU 120, and a random number that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, on the effect control substrate 12. Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating the lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player for the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

In the effect control board 12, for example, by the random number circuit 124 or the like, the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation are counted updatable. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production control patterns, and the like are stored. Remembered

As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table in which a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices are stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Data for indicating various control operations of effect operation such as variable display operation of decorative pattern, effect display operation in reach effect, or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative pattern. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice patterns prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations (for example, various notification effects, various promotion effects, etc.) executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and show the control contents thereof. It is composed of data etc.

FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as special figure variation time effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, etc. It is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations, and the content of various effect controls, switching timing of effect control, etc. may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of operation control of a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with the stored value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. Then, the determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is preset. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, and a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content and processing content such as the thing.

The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating a voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect associated with the variable display operation of the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. There is. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, and the control content of the effect operation when the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies the effect operation according to the operation on the operation unit. It should be noted that these control data need not be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative pattern is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Then, the control for accepting the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B during the operation valid period designated by the operation detection control data and determining the effect content is performed. It should be noted that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the effect parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the effect control process timer determination value.

The effect operation shown in FIG. 12(B) corresponds to the entire period from the start to the final stop of the variation of the decorative design, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design. An effect control pattern for performing an effect operation may be provided corresponding to some periods. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing the effect operation may be provided corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command when, for example, variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when, for example, starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, each time the performance control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the performance control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the performance operation according to various corresponding control data. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data #1 to process data #n, the display control data #1 to display control data #n and the voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination value #1 to the effect control process timer determination value #n. Data #1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data #1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control contents of effect operation in the effect device, effect control. The effect control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n that specify the execution of

A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123, which has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM for expansion. Further, in the voice control board 13 or the like that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Let

In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start-up winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B and the second start-up winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13C is the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area of. The first start prize-winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reservation storage number. The second start prize-winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reservation storage number.

When the first start winning a prize occurs (when there is a start winning a prize to the first starting winning a prize), four commands of a first starting award winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a first reserved memory number notification command Becomes one set and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, when the first start prize is generated, the command transmission is performed in the order of the first start mouth prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command. However, in a predetermined game state (big hit game state, time saving state), when there is a start winning prize to the first starting winning prize, two commands of a first starting prize winning designation command and a first reserved memory number notification command are given. One set is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the symbol designating command and the variation category command are not sent. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

When the second start prize is generated (when there is a start prize in the second start prize hole), there are four commands, that is, a second start prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number notification command. Becomes one set and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, at the time of occurrence of the second start prize, the command transmission is performed in the order of the second start mouth prize designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

A storage area is secured in the first start-winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. A storage area is secured in the second start-winning command buffer 194B so that one set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the time of the start winning in the empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B according to the reception order. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the first start winning a prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command in response to the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start. At the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the winning command buffer 194A, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. Further, the effect control CPU 120, in response to the occurrence of the second start winning, when the second start winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the second reserved storage number notification command is received, the second start. At the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the winning command buffer 194B, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The commands stored in the first start-winning command buffer 194A and the second start-winning command buffer 194B are deleted from those stored in the first storage area every time the variable display of decorative symbols is started. Then, the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing, it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Each command is deleted, each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the commands of the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are Each command stored in the area corresponding to each is shifted to the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the first prefetching notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 13D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first look-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, for each data constituting the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A, the respective determination contents determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like (for example, regarding the prefetch notice effect). The contents of determination, etc.) are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A, it is associated with the buffer number in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C. The contents that have been deleted are also deleted. Further, in the first start winning prize received command buffer 194A, when the reserved data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number, in the first prefetch advance notice buffer 194C, The contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer number.

Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the second prefetching notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 13E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second pre-reading notice buffer 194D is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D, the respective determination contents (for example, regarding the pre-reading notice production, which are determined by the effect control CPU 120, etc., for each data constituting the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B. The contents of determination, etc.) are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B, it is associated with the buffer number in the second prefetching notice buffer 194D. The contents that have been deleted are also deleted. Further, in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B, when the reserved data (1 set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number, in the second prefetching notice buffer 194D, The contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Moreover, the register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply was stopped last time may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate circuit 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B, set the opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and enables the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the tilting action setting of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. To do.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the production control After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the substrate 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. From the above, the effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enable state, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting). The mouth buffer value) is set to "1" (step S207). Subsequent to the processing of step S207, the CPU 103 executes the processing for start winning (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) the starting opening buffer value to “0” (step S209).

If it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is not turned on (step S201; NO), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, or ( (Step S202; YES), after executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 detects the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure pending storage number (second special figure game pending number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

When it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting). The mouth buffer value) is set to "2" (step S210). Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes the process for starting winning (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) the starting mouth buffer value to “0” (step S212), and determines the starting winning determination. To finish.

If it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is not on (step S203; NO), or if it is determined in step S204 that the number of second special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204; YES), the start winning determination process is ended without performing the processes of steps S210, S211, and S212.

According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, even if the first winning opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the game ball, the processing based on the respective detections. Can be completed.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing an example of the start winning process (steps S208 and S211). In the process for starting winning a prize shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first updates the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value so as to be incremented by 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second pending storage count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing of step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

Subsequent to the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 selects from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determining Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

Subsequent to the processing of step S218, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value (step S219). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designating command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second start opening winning award designation command is performed. The start opening winning award designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is finished, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. From the production control board 12.

Following the processing of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination processing (step S220). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sends a holding storage number notification command according to the starting opening buffer value (a first holding storage number notification command when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, and a first holding storage number notification command when the starting opening buffer value is “2”). (2) Hold storage number notification command) is set (step S221). For example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, to transmit the reservation storage number notification command to the effect control board 12. Set. The reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command, second reserved storage number notification command) set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is finished, the command of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the control processing (step S17) being executed. Note that both the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted regardless of the starting port buffer value. Also, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for notifying the total reserved storage number The reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the random number determination process at the time of winning (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not it is the big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies that the jackpot gaming state is when the jackpot flag is on, and identifies that it is not the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not on (when the jackpot flag is off). Further, in the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not the time saving state is achieved by, for example, checking the state of the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the time saving state is in the time saving state when the time saving flag is in the on state, and specifies that the time saving is not in the time saving state (when the time saving flag is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may specify whether or not the probability variation state is confirmed by checking the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 may specify that the probability variation state is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state, and may determine that the probability variation state is not in the state when the probability variation flag is not in the on state (when the probability variation flag is in the off state).

Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the jackpot gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is specified in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the jackpot is not in the gaming state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the time saving state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not it is specified that the time saving state is in the process of step S401.

If it is determined in step S402 that the game is in the big hit state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that it is in the time saving state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the starting mouth buffer value is It is determined whether it is "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second starting prize (starting prize in which the variation special map is the second special map). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process ends.

If it is determined in step S403 that the time saving state is not set (step S403; NO), or if it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; YES), the CPU 103 The table data of the special figure display result determination table is set (selected) (step S405). Specifically, in the low probability state, the CPU 103 determines that the table data “no probability change control” (values in the range of “8001” to “8437” are “big hit” from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7), the table data (allocated to the special figure display result) is set, and when it is in the high accuracy state, the table data (“8001” to “with probability change control” from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 is set. The table data assigned to the special figure display result in which the value in the range of "11277" is "big hit" is set.

Note that, for example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special drawing display result is used. By using the determination table, the determination ratio of “big hit” may be different between the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the first special figure.

Following the processing of step S405, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the starting winning process shown in FIG. 17 within the predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether there is any (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with the individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of the “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the numerical value indicating the random number value MR1 and the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range between the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

When it is determined in step S406 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted in step S217 of the starting winning prize process shown in FIG. 17 is shown. The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 to specify a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” or “2” corresponding to “1”) specified by the starting opening buffer value. The table data corresponding to the "second special figure" corresponding to is set. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set according to the variation special figure. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

Subsequent to the processing of step S407, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the determination result of the processing of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designating command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step). S409). The symbol designating command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

After executing the processing of step S408 or the processing of step S409, the CPU 103, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, which is extracted in step S217 of the starting winning prize processing shown in FIG. Then, the variation pattern type is determined (step S413). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 sets (selects) table data of one of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables. For example, when the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406 (YES)), it determines from the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A in step S407. Set the table data according to the jackpot type. In addition, when the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406 (NO)) and in step S401 that it is not in the time saving state, the shift shown in FIG. From the fluctuation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, table data corresponding to the total number of pending storages is set. Further, when the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406 (NO)) and in step S401 that it is in the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 9(C). From the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, table data corresponding to the total number of pending storages is set. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with the determination value of each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table data set as described above. Then, the fluctuation pattern type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 may be determined.

Subsequent to the process of step S413, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a variation category command according to the determination result of the process of step S413 to the effect control board 12 (step S414). The variation category command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12. Then, the winning random number determination process ends.

According to the flowcharts of FIG. 16 to FIG. 18, when the first start prize is generated (except when the big hit game state or the time saving state), the first start mouth prize designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, In step S408 or step S409, the symbol designation command is set to be transmitted, in step S414 the variable category command is set to be transmitted, and in step S221 the first reserved memory number notification command is set, and the game control timer shown in FIG. By executing the command control process (step S17) of the interrupt process, the above four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. However, when the first start prize is generated in the big hit game state or the time saving state, the first start mouth prize designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the first reserved memory number notification command is set in step S221. By executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14, the above two commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

Further, according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 to 18, when the second start winning is generated, the second start mouth winning designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the symbol designation command is set to be transmitted in step S408 or step S409. Then, the variable category command is set to be transmitted in step S414, the second reserved storage number notification command is set in step S221, and the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is executed. By doing so, the above four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Then run.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the reservation data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special drawing game is started by the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the "big hit" to the big hit game state, It is decided before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set in correspondence with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on the result of the pre-determination of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. There is. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variation pattern including a fixed special symbol and a variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that are the variable display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process include a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random number value for determining the variation pattern. Using MR4, it includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special design or a decorative design.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying It includes a process for measuring For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation time timer value which is the stored value of the special symbol variation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is subtracted from or added to 1. , Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B A timer measures the elapsed time. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It includes the process of setting. Then, in the special symbol normal process (step S110), when it is determined to control the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if it is determined in the special symbol normal process (step S110) that the big hit game state is not controlled, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect for notifying the start of the big hit game state, also called the big hit start effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit start) It includes a process of waiting until a time presentation waiting time), a process of starting the execution of a round in the big hit game state and making a setting for opening the special winning opening. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This post-big hit opening processing determines whether the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, or has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value. In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting the hit end command is included. Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening number maximum value, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". On the other hand, when the maximum winning opening maximum value is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect which notifies the end of the big hit game state, the big hit end effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit end) It includes a process of waiting until the time presentation waiting time), a process of making various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out as data (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value, and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is also performed. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). Further, in the processing of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so that the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter is decremented by one. At this time, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the processing of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. As data, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry (step S237). Further, in the processing of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so that the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing any of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or "miss", The graphic display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" and "miss". Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probability variation flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it is possible to identify whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Good.

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is the “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the type matches, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the big hit type is the "first big hit", the big hit type buffer value may be "1", and if it is the "second big hit", it may be "2".

When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), after executing the processing of step S245, a pre-determined result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further, a big hit Corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the game state, the determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not a “big hit” in step S241, the special symbol display result corresponds to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “miss”, and a “miss” symbol is obtained. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbol of "3" or "7" is determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "first big hit", the special symbol showing the number "3" which is the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "the second big hit", the special symbol showing the number "7" which is the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S248), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, whether or not a production control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. To judge. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is the "first big hit" or the "second big hit" (step S263). ..

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), for example, by determining whether or not a time saving flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the time saving control is in progress. Or not (step S264). When the time saving control is not in progress (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step). S265). If the time saving control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved storage number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

After performing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, it is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the variation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S267).

That is, when the big hit flag is on, table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data forming the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A selected at step S262. Then, the fluctuation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is assigned is determined.

When the big hit flag is OFF, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in step S265 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C selected in step S265 is selected. From the above, the table data corresponding to the total reserved storage number is selected, and the fluctuation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is assigned is determined.

After the variation pattern type is determined in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 is referred to determine the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types (step S269).

Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize. In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted along with the random numbers MR1 to MR3, and the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected It may be stored as the hold information.

After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Since the timer value of the special figure variation time timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interrupt, the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt period is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000/T (times), so the initial value of the timer per second is 1000/T. For example, if the interrupt cycle T is 4 ms, the timer initial value for 1 second is "250". Regarding the timer initial values of other timers on the main board 11 side (for example, the special figure confirmation display time timer and the like) and the timer initial values of each timer of the effect control board 12 (for example, operation non-reception time timer and the like). It is the same.

After executing the process of step S270, a special character game using the first special character on the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special character on the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special character designation buffer value. The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the process of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues the first variation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the variation pattern designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance, the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. To store. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues the second variation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the variation pattern designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For transmission, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In addition, when the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103, in addition to the first fluctuation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the fluctuation pattern specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command and the gaming state. You may make it the setting for transmitting a designation|designated command etc. In addition, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103, in addition to the second variation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the variation pattern designation command, the second reserved storage number notification command and the gaming state. You may make it the setting for transmitting a designation|designated command etc. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step 113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol confirmation display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S295 in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

When the special figure finalized display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 makes settings for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Then, CPU103 sets the special figure fixed display time which is the stop display time of the fixed special symbol (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 has a predetermined special figure finalization display time as a timer initial value of the special figure finalization display time timer value stored in the special figure finalization display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is the time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure confirmation display time may also be the time related to the variation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure change time and the special figure fixed display time is the time according to the change pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure change time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the change pattern. May be set.

Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special figure finalized display flag to the on state (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

When the special figure finalization display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure finalization display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether the special figure variation time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S294 has timed out (whether the special figure variation time timer value has become 0). .. If the special figure finalization display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is ended, and the process waits until the special figure finalization display time elapses.

When the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure finalization display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), a big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit start effect waiting time timer value stored in the big hit start effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit start effect waiting time Should be set.

Subsequent to the processing of step S299, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the processing of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command according to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area designated by the pointer.

Following the processing of step S300, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot start time flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to the on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for ending the time saving state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, a process of clearing a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn it off, or a time saving counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. It is only necessary to execute the process of initializing the hourly count value to "0".

In the present embodiment, the time saving flag is set to the on state when the high opening control and the time saving control are performed in the time saving state, and is cleared and becomes the off state when the time saving state ends. That is, the fact that the time saving flag is on indicates that the gaming state is a time saving state, and high opening control and time saving control are performed. The probability variation flag is set to the on state when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, and is cleared to the off state when the probability variation state ends. That is, the probability variation flag being in the ON state indicates that the game state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation control is performed. Further, the time saving counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining special game in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed.

Following the processing of step S303, settings for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S304). Thereby, the change (transition) of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, from a time saving state or a probability changing state to a normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state has changed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current game status is specified (including the fact that the game status has changed) from the content of the game status specification command transmitted from the main board 11, but the game status specification command Alternatively, the current game state may be specified by receiving the hit start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted due to the processing of step S304 and the like. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step S305), the special symbol stop processing is ended.

When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not to end the time saving state (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time saving flag is ON, the time saving frequency count value, which is the stored value of the time saving frequency counter, is updated by subtracting, for example, 1. It is determined whether or not the updated hour/hour count value matches the hour/hour end determination value (for example, “0”). It may be determined not to end the time saving state when the updated time saving count value does not match the time saving end determination value, and may be determined to end the time saving state when the updated time saving count value does not match. When it is determined that the time saving state is to be ended, the time saving flag is cleared to turn it off, and the time saving state (time saving control, high opening control) is ended.

Following the processing of step S306, settings for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S307). Thereby, the change (transition) of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, when the time saving state changes to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only to the above). In addition, on the side of the effect control board 12, the current game state is specified (including the fact that the game state has changed) from the content of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead of this, the main The current game state may be specified by counting the number of executions of variable display on the side of the effect control board 12 independently of the side of the board 11. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted due to the processing of step S307 and the like. After that, the special figure process flag is cleared, the value is initialized to "0" (step S308), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening preprocessing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to the ON state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

If the big hit start flag is on in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, whether or not the big hit start effect waiting time timer whose timer initial value has been set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process has timed out (the big hit start effect waiting time timer value becomes 0). It may be determined whether or not).

If the production waiting time at the time of starting the big hit has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit opening preprocessing is ended. If the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start flag (step S134). Then, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S135). Specifically, the special winning opening opening count value is initialized to "1". Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S136).

Following the processing of step S136, the opening control pattern corresponding to the big hit type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 23(A), if the big hit type buffer value is “1” (16R normal big hit (first big hit)), the open control pattern of the open KP1 is set. .. If the big hit type buffer value is “2” (16R probability variation big hit (second big hit)), the open control pattern of the open KP2 is set. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23(A), the opening control pattern for the opening KP1 and the opening control pattern for the opening KP2 are the same.

If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), the special winning opening determination process (see FIG. 25) is executed (step S250), and the process proceeds to step S138. In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed also in the post-big hit opening process of step S114, so that a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value is suitably detected. be able to. For example, it is possible to preferably detect the over-winning during the next waiting for opening (while the step S138 (YES)). The special winning opening determination processing will be described later.

Subsequent to the processing of step S137 or the processing of step S250, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the standby standby state next time (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not it is in an interval period until the special winning opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S138, for example, whether or not the round start waiting time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S366 of the jackpot opening process has timed out (whether or not the round start waiting time timer value has become 0). Should be determined. If it is in the standby state for the next opening (step S138; YES), that is, if the interval period has not ended, the big hit opening preprocessing is ended.

On the other hand, if it is not in the standby for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period has ended, the CPU 103 controls the opening of the special winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets the opening time for opening the special winning opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value in the special winning opening opening counter, and the special winning opening is opened. To set. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the opening control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the opening time timer value stored in the opening time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. It suffices to set the opening time for the special winning opening of the pattern (upper limit time for the opening state). For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 23(B) is set (also when the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 is set), the count value of the special winning opening opening counter is "1. In any of the above cases, the timer initial value may be set to 29.5 seconds. In the process of step S139, for example, a solenoid driving signal for a predetermined special winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, so that the special winning opening is opened. The door door solenoid may be set to the ON state.

Subsequent to the process of step S139, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a special winning opening opening notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S140). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "5" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening process (step S141), and then ends the big hit opening pre-process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special winning opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the special winning opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), the special winning opening determination processing is executed (step S250).

25, the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) of FIG. 22, the jackpot opening processing (step S115) of FIG. 24, the jackpot opening postprocessing of FIG. 26 (step S116), and the jackpot ending processing of FIG. 27 (step S117). It is a flow chart which shows an example of the special winning opening determination processing performed in. In the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 is in the ON state (step S251). When the count switch 23 is not on (step S251; NO), the special winning opening determination process is ended.

When the count switch 23 is turned on (step S251; YES), transmission setting of the special winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is performed. (Step S252). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S253). If the value of the special figure process flag is not "5" which is a value corresponding to the big hit open process (step S253; NO), the special winning opening determination process is ended.

If the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S253; YES), the winning number which is the stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S254). Then, the special winning opening determination process is ended. The winning number count value may be any value that indicates the number of gaming balls (the winning number for each round) detected by the count switch 23 during the execution of each round game.

Returning to FIG. Following the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in this embodiment) (step S126). If the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the jackpot opening process is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the jackpot opening process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that the maximum winning opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121; YES), or if it is determined that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached in step S126 (step S126; YES), this time When it is determined that the round game is finished, the opening end control for returning the opened special winning opening to the closed state is performed (step S127). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

Following the processing of step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to "0" (step 128). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" corresponding to the big hit opening post-processing (step S129), and then the big hit opening processing is ended.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit opening post-processing shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first executes the special winning opening determination processing shown in FIG. 25 (step S250). In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed also in the big hit opening post-processing of step S116, so that a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value is suitably detected. be able to.

After executing the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 updates the special winning opening opening count value to be incremented by 1 (step S364). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated special winning opening opening count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

The "maximum value" in step S365 is to be compared with the updated special winning opening opening number count value, and the initial value of the special winning opening opening count value is "1". The "maximum value" is the number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit number of rounds. For example, in the case of the first big hit (the same applies to the second big hit) where the upper limit number of rounds is 16, the “maximum value” is “17”. It should be noted that instead of the updated special winning opening number count value, the pre-update special winning opening number count value may be compared with the "maximum value", and is compared with the pre-update special winning opening number count value. In this case, the "maximum value" may be set as the maximum number of rounds.

When the special winning opening opening count value is other than the maximum value (step S365; NO), the round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as the timer initial value of the round start waiting time timer value which is the stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Good. Next, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a notification command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the processing of step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step S368), and the big hit opening post-processing is ended. In this way, until it is determined by the process of step S365 that the updated special winning opening opening count value is the maximum value, the process of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. 15 is repeatedly executed to enter the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to execute multiple rounds in which the special winning opening is opened. In addition, by setting the round start waiting time in the process of step S366, the next opening waiting is performed in the process of step S114 shown in FIG. 15 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

When the special winning opening opening count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the big hit end time production waiting time is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end time effect waiting time timer value which is the stored value of the big hit end effect time waiting timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end effect waiting time Should be set. Then, the setting for transmitting the hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S370). After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" which is a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S371), and the big hit opening post-process is ended. In this way, by setting the big hit end time effect waiting time in the process of step S369, in the process of step S117 shown in FIG. 15, depending on the end of the ending effect executed on the effect control board 12 side. The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 15 can be executed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, whether or not the big hit end production waiting time timer whose timer initial value has been set in step S369 of the big hit opening process has timed out (the big hit ending production waiting time timer value becomes 0). It may be determined whether or not). If the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (step S250), and the big hit end process ends. In this manner, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning hole determination process is executed in the big hit ending process of step S117 to suitably detect a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value. You can

When the big hit ending production waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the CPU 103 makes settings for starting a time saving state or a probability variation state (step S322). In the process of step S322, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is "1" (16R normal big hit (first big hit)), the time saving flag is set to the ON state, and time saving control or high opening control is executed. An initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the possible special figure game is set in the hour/hour counter. In the process of step S322, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “2” (16R probability variation big hit (second big hit)), the time saving flag is set to the ON state, and the time saving control or the high opening control is performed. The initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit of the special figure game capable of executing is set in the hour/hour counter and the probability variation flag is set to the ON state.

Following the processing of step S322, settings are made for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S323). As a result, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is finished can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. Then, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag to turn it off (step S324). In the process of step 324, a process of setting (clearing) the big hit type buffer value to “0” may be further executed. Following the processing of step S324, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “0” (step S325), and then ends the execution of the jackpot end processing.

In addition, when the setting for starting the high opening control is made in the jackpot end process of step S117 (when the time saving flag is set to the ON state), in the normal symbol process process of step S16 shown in FIG. Processing for performing the opening control is executed. For example, in the normal symbol process process, when the time saving flag is on, the rate at which the decision to make the drawing display result "universal drawing hit" is made is higher than when the time saving flag is not on. May be. As an example, the number of decision values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the figure drawing result) assigned to “between figures” referred to when the time saving flag is in the ON state is , The number of decision values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result) assigned to “universal figure per” to be referred to when the time saving flag is not on. Therefore, when the time saving flag is in the ON state, the proportion of the determination that the general figure display result is “per general image” may be higher than when the time saving flag is not in the ON state. Further, for example, when the time saving flag is on, the variable display time of the normal symbol may be shorter than when the time saving flag is not on. Further, when the time saving flag is in the ON state, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be increased more than when the time saving flag is not in the ON state.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Set the installed CTC registers. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the produced control commands are performed.

After executing the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, an effect. The control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in the model, are determined, determined, and set according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S75, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random number values for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored content of the effect control command reception buffer to confirm that the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether there is any (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, the received command is a start winning command (winning designation command, symbol designating command) , Variable category command, first pending storage number notification command) (step S502). When the command is the start winning prize (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the start winning command in the start winning command buffer (step S504), and ends the command analysis process.

When the received command is not the command for start-win/win in step S502 (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command (step S505). When it is the variation pattern designation command (step S505; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S506), and ends the command analysis process. To do.

When the received command is not the variation pattern designation command in step S505 (step S505; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a special winning opening opening notification command (step S508). When it is the special winning opening opening notification command (step S508; YES), the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S509), and the command analysis processing is ended.

When the received command is not the special winning opening opening notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the special winning opening open notification command (step S508). S511). When it is the notification command after opening the special winning opening (step S511; YES), the flag after opening the special winning opening is set (step S512), and the command analysis processing is ended.

When the received command is not the notification command after opening the special winning opening in step S511 (step S511; NO), as shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. The determination is made (step S515). When it is the hit start designation command (step S515; YES), the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S516), and the command analysis processing is ended.

When the received command is not the hit start designation command in step S515 (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit end designation command (step S517). When it is the hit end designation command (step S517; YES), the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S518), and the command analysis processing is ended.

When the received command is not the hit end designation command in step S517 (step S517; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command (step S519). When the command is the game state designation command (step S519; YES), the high-probability flag and the high base flag are switched on/off based on the content of the received game state designation command (step S520). The high-accuracy flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191, and is turned on in response to the probability change state. Correspondingly, the on/off state is switched. The high base flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191, and is turned on in response to the time saving state. For switching between the on state and the off state of the time saving flag on the main board 11 side. Correspondingly, the on/off state is switched.

When it is determined in step S519 that the received command is not the game state designation command (step S519; NO), other command settings are performed (step S523), and the command analysis process ends. .. For example, in the process of step S523, when the received command is the special winning opening winning notification command, the effect control CPU 120 has a large stored value of the large winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The winning opening is updated so that the winning count value is incremented by 1. The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won in the special winning opening between the execution of a round and the execution of the next round.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize time effect determination process (step S150). In this winning-time effect determination process, a process of checking the stored contents (start-time winning command) in the starting-winning-time receiving command buffer (first starting-winning-time receiving command buffer 194A or second starting-winning-time receiving command buffer 194B) and Processing for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, an effect mode (for example, a display mode of the hold display), a process for additionally displaying the hold display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, and the like are included. After that, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". For example, in the variable display start waiting process, a predetermined effect control command (for example, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variable display result notification command (specifically, the variable display result is “miss”). The first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result becomes the first big hit (16R normal big hit), the second variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result becomes the first big hit (16R normal big hit), Whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the third variable display result notification command etc. for notifying that it is a big hit), the fluctuation pattern designation command etc.) is received. A determination process is performed. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special drawing game, variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 and other various effect operations are performed in accordance with the variation pattern. A process of determining a production control pattern and the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". For example, in the variable display effect process, a process of executing various effects such as variable display of decorative patterns is performed based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process of step S171. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". For example, in the special figure winning waiting process, a process of stopping the fixed decorative design is performed. When it is a big hit, the process of setting the fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". When the game is lost, a process for controlling the game state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit start process of step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". For example, in the big hit start process, a process of executing a fanfare effect and a process of setting an effect during opening which is executed when the special winning opening is in an open state are performed. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The processing during the round in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". For example, in the in-round process, a process of executing the in-opening effect and a process of setting the in-closing effect executed when the special winning opening is in the closed state are performed. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6".

The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". For example, in the post-round process, a process of executing the closing production, and a process of setting the opening production when the final round is not performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "5". In the final round, a process for setting the ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

The big hit end post-processing of step S177 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". For example, in the post-big hit processing, processing for executing an ending effect and processing for controlling the game state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 reads “EXT” in the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 to determine whether or not there is a “miss”. It is determined (step S700A). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not there is a "miss" based on the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a "miss" variable display result. If there is, it is determined to be “miss”. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a "miss" when the first variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 that the variable display result is the first big hit (16R normal big hit). If it is the command or the third variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is the second big hit (16R probability variation big hit), it is determined not to be "miss". That is, if the second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170), the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no "miss".

When it is determined in step S700A that it is not "miss" (step S700A; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuous promotion effect (step S700B). The continuous promotion effect is an effect in which the probability variation promotion effect can be continuously executed a plurality of times. The probability variation promotion effect includes promotion notification effect, promotion success effect, and promotion failure effect. The promotion notification effect is a notification effect for promoting a predetermined operation by the player (for example, operation of the push button 31B). The promotion success production is a production in which the probability change promotion succeeds. The promotion failure production is a production in which the probability change promotion fails.

The promotion success effect is, for example, an effect that is executed after notifying the player that a normal big hit has been won, and is an effect that notifies the player that the odds big hit has been won. In addition, in a state where the player has not yet been notified that the odds-winning jackpot has been won (a state in which the player has not been notified whether the winning is the odds-winning jackpot or the regular jackpot) The effect of notifying the player that the player has won is also included in the promotion success effect.

The promotion failure effect is, for example, an effect that is executed after notifying the player that the normal big hit has been won, and that does not notify the player that the probability variation big hit has been won. In addition, in a state where the player has not yet been notified that the odds-winning jackpot has been won (a state in which the player has not been notified whether the winning is the odds-winning jackpot or the regular jackpot) An effect that does not notify the player that the player has won is also included in the promotion failure effect.

Even when the promotion failure effect is executed, it is internally a sure change state (externally it is difficult or impossible to determine whether it is a sure change state. It is a sure change state for the player. May not be clearly understood). Further, even when the promotion success production is not executed, there may be a case where the probability change state is internally generated.

In the process of step S700B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the continuous promotion effect based on the jackpot type. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has received a second variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is the first big hit (16R normal big hit), or the variable display result is the second big hit (16R). Whether or not the continuous promotion effect is executed is determined according to whether or not the third variable display result notification command for notifying that the probability variation big hit) is received.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not the continuous promotion effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120, for example, at a determined rate as shown in FIG. 33, "no execution of continuous promotion effect", "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)", "continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/ Execution of promotion success production)” is determined. It should be noted that "no execution of continuous promotion effect" indicates that neither promotion failure performance nor promotion success performance is executed, and "execution of continuous promotion performance (promotion failure performance)" indicates that promotion success performance is not executed. The promotion failure production shows that it can be executed, and the “execution of continuous promotion production (promotion failure production/promotion success production)” shows that both promotion failure production and promotion success production can be executed.

According to the example of FIG. 33, in the case of the first big hit (16R normal big hit) (when the second variable display result notification command is received), the effect control CPU 120 "executes no continuous promotion effect". Is determined at a rate of 80%, and "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)" is determined at a rate of 20%. The determination rate of "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)" is 0%.

For example, a random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the continuous promotion effect is provided on the side of the effect control board 12 as a random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 and the ROM 121 of the first big hit. As a table to be referred to in this case, the judgment value to be compared with the random number MR6 is 80:20 in "no execution of continuous promotion effect" and "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)". (For example, when the random number MR6 has a value in the range of “0” to “99”, 80 determinations of “0” to “79” are set in “No execution of continuous promotion effect”). The value is stored in a table in which 20 judgment values “80” to “99” are assigned to “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)”, for example. Then, in the process of step S700B, the effect control CPU 120 compares the random number value MR6 with the determination value to determine "no execution of continuous promotion effect" at a rate of 80% in the case of the first big hit. However, execution of the “continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” may be determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, according to the example of FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 sets “no execution of continuous promotion effect” to 60% in the case of the second big hit (when the third variable display result notification command is received). The ratio of “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)” is determined at a rate of 40%. The determination rate of "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)" is 0%.

For example, the random number value MR6 is provided on the side of the effect control board 12, and in the ROM 121, the table referred to in the case of the second big hit is "no execution of continuous promotion effect" and "continuous promotion effect (promotion). Execution of failure production/promotion success production” is assigned a determination value to be compared with the random number MR6 at a ratio of 60:40 (for example, the random number MR6 is “0” to “99”). When taking a value in the range, 60 judgment values of “0” to “59” are set in “No execution of continuous promotion effect” and “Continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is executed” The table in which 40 determination values of “60” to “99” are assigned) is stored. In the process of step S700B, the effect control CPU 120 compares the random number value MR6 with the determination value to determine "no execution of continuous promotion effect" at a rate of 60% in the case of the second big hit. However, “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) may be determined at a rate of 40%.

Subsequent to the process of step S700B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) (step S700C). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is determined" in step S700B. When the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is executed (step S700C; YES), "2" is set (set) in the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag (step S700D). The continuous promotion effect execution/non-execution flag is a flag regarding whether or not the continuous promotion effect is executed. The continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag includes “no execution of continuous promotion effect”, “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)”, and “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)”. A different value is set according to. Specifically, when the "continuous promotion effect is not executed", the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is set to "0", and when the "continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is executed". When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution/non-execution flag is set to "1" and "the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is executed", the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is set to "2". Is set. The continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag may be provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191.

When the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is not executed (step S700C; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) (step S700E). ). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is determined" is determined in step S700B. When executing the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) (step S700E; YES), "1" is set (set) in the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag (step S700F). When the continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is not executed (step S700E; NO), that is, when "no execution of continuous promotion effect" is determined in step S700B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not continuous promotion effect is executed. The flag is set to "0" (step S700G).

When it is determined to be “miss” in step S700A (step S700A; YES), after performing the process of step S700D, the process of step S700F, or the process of step S700G, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol. (Definite decorative pattern) is determined (step S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss, whether it is the first big hit (16R regular big hit) or the second big hit (16R probability variation big hit), whether or not continuous promotion effect is executed, The final stop design (fixed decorative design) may be determined according to the presence or absence of reach. As an example, in the case of the first big hit (16R normal big hit) and the continuous promotion effect is not executed, a big hit combination of even symbols (for example, “6”, “6”, “6”, etc. as shown in FIG. 33) is used. It may be decided as the final stop design. Further, in the case of the first jackpot (16R normal jackpot) and continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is executed, a jackpot combination of even symbols (for example, “6”, “6”, “6” as shown in FIG. 33). Etc.) may be determined as the final stop design. Further, in the case of the second big hit (16R probability variation big hit) and the continuous promotion effect is not executed, the big hit combination of odd symbols (for example, "7" "7" "7" etc. as shown in FIG. 33) is final. It may be determined as a stop symbol. Further, in the case of the second big hit (16R probability variation big hit) and when performing continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect), a big hit combination of even symbols (for example, "6" as shown in FIG. 33, " 6", "6", etc.) may be determined as the final stop symbol.

Following the processing of step S701, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S702). In the effect control pattern setting process of step S702, a process of setting an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern, that is, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. And the like are included. Subsequent to the process of step S702, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120, as the initial value of the decorative pattern change time timer value which is the stored value of the decorative pattern change time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, the decorative pattern change time corresponding to the above change pattern. Is set (step S704), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect display processing during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting processing ends.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed). When the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), the variable display execution control process is executed (step S712), and the variable display effect production process is ended. The variable display execution control process of step S712 includes a process of controlling execution of variable display according to the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the variable display start setting process of step S171. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) (step S713), which is variable. The displayed effect process is ended.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure winning waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special figure winning waiting process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set (step S720; NO), the special symbol winning waiting process is ended.

When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721) and stops and displays the confirmed decorative symbol (step S722). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative design is a jackpot design (step S723). When the fixed decorative design is not the big hit design (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S726), and the special design winning wait process. To finish.

When the confirmed decorative design is the big hit design (step S723: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command has been received. When the hit start designation command reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), the special figure hit waiting process is ended.

When the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit start designation command reception flag (step S731). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect (step S733), updates the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734), and waits for the special figure hit. The process ends.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special figure hit waiting process is controlled (step S742), and the big hit start process is ended.

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the round number count value that is the stored value of the round number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is initialized to "1" (step S743), the special winning opening opening flag is cleared (step S744), and the opening effect is set (step S745). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets various effect control patterns regarding the effect during opening as use patterns.

Following the processing of step S745, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "0" (step S746A). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not “no continuous promotion effect is executed”. When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "0" (step S746A; YES), that is, when "the continuous promotion effect is not executed", the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag. The value is updated to "5" corresponding to the in-round process (step S175) (step S745), and the jackpot start process is ended.

When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is not "0" (step S746A; NO), that is, "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)" or "continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) ) Is performed”, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) “0” to the promotion effect control flag (step S746B). The promotion effect control flag is a flag relating to standby/execution of continuous promotion effect. Different values are set in the promotion effect control flag depending on "waiting for continuous promotion effect" and "during execution of continuous promotion effect". Specifically, the value of the promotion effect control flag is set to “0” when the “continuous promotion effect is on standby”, and the value of the promotion effect control flag is set when “continuous promotion effect is being executed”. “1” is set. The promotion effect control flag may be provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191.

Following the processing of step S746B, the effect control CPU 120 sets continuous promotion effect (step S746C). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 uses various production control patterns regarding continuous promotion production (for example, production control pattern regarding promotion notification production, production control pattern regarding promotion success production, production control pattern regarding promotion failure production). Set as. In addition, when the continuous promotion effect is set in step S746C, in the processing during the round of step S175, the execution during opening set in step S745 and the execution of the continuous promotion effect set in step S746C are performed. Is controlled (control such as switching of the effect to be performed is performed).

Following the processing of step S746C, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation non-reception time timer value which is a timer value of the operation non-reception time timer (step S746D). In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 2.0 seconds is set as the timer initial value of the operation non-reception time timer. The operation non-reception time in the operation non-reception time timer is the time during which a predetermined operation by the player is not received. The time until the operation non-reception time timer times out (for example, 2.0 seconds) is the operation non-reception time. The operation non-reception time timer may be provided in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192.

Following the processing of step S746D, effect control CPU 120 sets an overall time timer value that is the timer value of the overall time timer (step S746E). In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 20.0 seconds is set as the timer initial value of the overall time timer. The overall time in the overall time timer is the overall execution time (maximum execution time) of the continuous promotion effect in which the probability variation promotion effect is executed multiple times. The overall time timer may be provided in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192.

Following the processing of step S746E, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) the last flag to "0" (step S746F). The last flag is a flag regarding whether or not it is the last (last) probability variation promotion effect in the continuous promotion effect. Different values are set in the last flag according to "probability change promotion effect other than last" and "probability change promotion effect of last". Specifically, the value of the last flag is set to "0" when it is the "probability change promotion effect other than the last", and the value of the last flag is set to "1" when it is "probability change promotion effect of the last". To be done. The last flag may be provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191.

Following the process of step S746F, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "5" corresponding to the in-round process (step S175) (step S747), and ends the jackpot start process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the processing during the round shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the after-special-winner-opening flag is set (step S751). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the notification command after opening the special winning opening is received. When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (step S751; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round number count value is "1" (step S752). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first round. When the round number count value is "1" (step S752; YES), that is, when it is the first round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the opening effect control process (see FIG. 38) (step S752). S753), the processing during the round is ended. When the number-of-rounds count value is not "1" (step S752; NO), that is, when it is not the first round, the effect control CPU 120 controls execution of the during-opening effect set in the big hit start process (step S754). ), the processing during the round ends.

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S755) and sets the effect during closing (step S756). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S757), and the processing during the round ends.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing an example of the during-opening effect control process executed in the during-round process (step S175) of FIG. In the opening production control process shown in FIG. 38, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the continuous promotion production execution presence/absence flag is "0" (step S800). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not “no continuous promotion effect is executed”. When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "0" (step S800; YES), that is, when "the continuous promotion effect is not executed", the effect control CPU 120 sets in the jackpot start process. The execution of the effect during opening is controlled (step S801), and the effect control processing during opening is ended.

When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is not “0” (step S800; NO), that is, “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” or “continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) ) Is performed”, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the total time timer value (step S802). Following the processing of step S802, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the promotion effect control flag is "0" (step S803). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is "waiting for continuous promotion effect".

When the value of the promotion effect control flag is "0" (step S803; YES), that is, when "waiting for continuous promotion effect", the effect control CPU 120 causes the promotion effect waiting process (FIG. 39). (See) is executed (step S810), and the during-release effect control process is ended. When the value of the promotion effect control flag is not "0" (step S803; NO), that is, when "the continuous promotion effect is being executed", the effect control CPU 120 causes the promotion effect executing process (FIG. 40 to FIG. (See FIG. 43) is executed (step S830), and the during-release effect control process is ended.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the promotion effect standby process executed in the opening effect control process (step S753) of FIG. In the promotion effect waiting process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the operation non-reception time timer value (step S811). Following the processing of step S811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation non-reception time timer value has become 0 (step S812). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation non-reception time timer has timed out (whether or not the operation non-reception time has expired). When the operation non-reception time timer value is not 0 (step S812; NO), the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the open effect set in the jackpot start process (step S813), and is in the promotion effect standby state. The process ends.

When the operation non-reception time timer value becomes 0 (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) "1" to the promotion effect control flag (step S814). Following the processing of step S814, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation reception time timer value that is the timer value of the operation reception time timer (step S815). In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds is set as the timer initial value of the operation acceptance time timer. The operation acceptance time in the operation acceptance time timer is the time for accepting a predetermined operation by the player. The time until the operation acceptance time timer times out (for example, 3.0 seconds) is the operation acceptance time. The operation reception time timer may be provided in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192.

Following the processing of step S815, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) "1" to the promotion notification flag (step S816). The promotion notification flag is a flag regarding whether or not to execute the promotion notification effect. Different values are set in the promotion notification flag depending on whether "promotion notification effect is not executed" and "promotion notification effect is executed". Specifically, the value of the promotion notification flag is set to "0" when "promotion notification effect is not executed" and the value of the promotion notification flag is "1" when "promotion notification effect is executed". Is set. The promotion notification flag may be provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191.

Following the processing of step S816, the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion notification effect execution time timer value that is the timer value of the promotion notification effect execution time timer (step S817), and ends the promotion effect standby processing. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 2.8 seconds is set as the timer initial value of the promotion notification effect execution time timer. The promotion notification effect execution time in the promotion notification effect execution time timer is the execution time of the promotion notification effect (described later). The time period until the promotion notification effect execution time timer times out (for example, 2.8 seconds) is the promotion notification effect execution time. The promotion notification effect execution time timer may be provided in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192. That is, in the present embodiment, a time period (0.2 seconds) slightly shorter than the operation reception time period (3.0 seconds) is set as the promotion notification effect execution time (2.8 seconds). In other words, the operation acceptance time (3.0 seconds) is slightly longer (0.2 seconds) than the promotion notification effect execution time (2.8 seconds).

40 to 43 are flowcharts showing an example of the promotion effect executing process executed in the opening effect control process (step S753) of FIG. In the promotion effect executing process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the promotion notification effect execution time timer value (step S831) and subtracts 1 from the operation acceptance time timer value (step S832). Following the processing of step S832, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the promotion notification flag is "1" (step S833). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not “promotion notification effect is executed”.

When the value of the promotion notification flag is "1" (step S833; YES), that is, when "promotion notification effect is executed", the effect control CPU 120 controls execution of the promotion notification effect ( Step S834). The promotion notification effect is set in step S746C of the jackpot start process. That is, in the process of step S746C, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern regarding the promotion notification effect, the effect control pattern regarding the promotion success effect, and the effect control pattern related to the promotion failure effect as the use pattern.

Following the processing of step S834, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the promotion notification effect execution time timer value has become 0 (step S835). That is, it is determined whether the promotion notification effect execution time timer has timed out (whether the promotion notification effect execution time has ended).

When the promotion notification effect execution time timer value is not 0 (step S835; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S840 shown in FIG. 41 (process for determining whether the operation acceptance time timer has timed out). When the promotion notification effect execution time timer value becomes 0 (step S835; YES), the promotion notification flag is set (set) to "0" (step S836), and the process proceeds to step S840 shown in FIG. 41. ..

When the value of the promotion notification flag is not "1" in step S833 (step S833; NO), that is, when "promotion notification effect is not executed", the effect control CPU 120 sets in the jackpot start process. The execution of the effect during opening is controlled (step S837), and the process proceeds to step S840 shown in FIG. 41.

After performing the process of step S836, or when the promotion notification effect execution time timer value is not 0 in step S835 (step S835; NO), after performing the process of step S837 (step S833; NO). ), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation reception time timer value has become 0 (step S840 in FIG. 41). That is, it is determined whether the operation acceptance time timer has timed out (whether the operation acceptance time has expired). When the operation acceptance time timer value is not 0 (step S840; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has performed a predetermined operation (step S841). When there is no predetermined operation by the player (step S841; NO), the promotion effect executing process is ended.

When the player performs a predetermined operation (step S841; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) "0" to the promotion effect control flag (step S842 in FIG. 41), and the operation acceptance time timer value. Are initialized (0.0 seconds are set) (step S843). Following the processing of step S843, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) the promotion notification flag to "0" (step S844), and initializes the promotion notification effect execution time timer value (sets 0.0 seconds). Yes (step S845). At the time of executing the process of step S844 and the process of step S845, the value of the promotion notification flag may already be “0” (when the promotion notification effect execution time timer has timed out). Similar to the case where the flag value is "1" (when the promotion notification effect execution time timer has not timed out), the processing is performed uniformly.

Following the processing of step S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is “2” (step S850). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)". When the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "2" (step S850; YES), that is, when "continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is executed", for effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the last flag is "1" (step S851). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a "probable change promotion effect of the last".

When the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S851; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect (step S852). In the present embodiment, the promotion success effect is determined at a rate of 25%, and the promotion failure effect is determined at a rate of 75%. For example, a random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining the promotion success production/promotion failure production is provided as a random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like on the side of the production control board 12, and the ROM 121 stores “promotion success”. A table in which a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned at a ratio of 25:75 to the “production” and the “promotion failure production” (for example, the random value MR7 is a value in the range of “0” to “99”). In this case, 25 judgment values “0” to “24” are assigned to the “promotion success production” and 75 judgment values “25” to “99” are assigned to the “promotion failure production”, respectively. (For example, a table) and the random number value MR7 is compared with the determination value, the effect control CPU 120 determines “promotion success production” at a rate of 25%, and selects “promotion failure production”. It may be determined at a rate of 75%.

Following the processing of step S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been determined in step S852 to execute the promotion success effect (step S853). When it is determined to execute the promotion success effect (step S853; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) the last flag to "0" (step S854).

After executing the process of step S845 or when the value of the last flag is "1" in step S851 (step S851; YES), the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the promotion success effect (step S855). ). The promotion success effect is set in step S746C of the jackpot start process. That is, in the process of step S746C, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern regarding the promotion notification effect, the effect control pattern regarding the promotion success effect, and the effect control pattern related to the promotion failure effect as the use pattern.

On the other hand, when the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is not “2” (step S850; YES) or when it is not decided to execute the promotion success effect (step S853; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is promoted. The execution of the failure effect is controlled (step S856). The promotion failure effect is set in step S746C of the jackpot start process. That is, in the process of step S746C, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern regarding the promotion notification effect, the effect control pattern regarding the promotion success effect, and the effect control pattern related to the promotion failure effect as the use pattern.

After executing the processing of step S855 and the processing of step S856, the process proceeds to the processing of step S871 shown in FIG. 43 (processing for determining whether or not the value of the last flag is “1”). Note that each process shown in FIG. 43 will be described later.

Returning to FIG. When the operation reception time timer value becomes 0 (step S840; YES), that is, when the operation reception time timer times out, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) "0" to the promotion effect control flag. (Step S860 in FIG. 41). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the last flag is "1" (step S861). When the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S861; NO), the process proceeds to step S871 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the value of the last flag is "1" (step S861; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "2" (step S862). ). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)". If the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "2" (step S862; YES), that is, if "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is present", for effect control The CPU 120 controls the execution of the promotion success effect similarly to the process of step S855 (step S865). On the other hand, when the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is not “2” (step S862; NO), that is, when “continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is executed”, the effect control CPU 120 determines Similar to the process of step S856, the execution of the promotion failure effect is controlled (step S866).

After executing the processing of step S865 or the processing of step S866, the processing proceeds to step S871 shown in FIG.

After performing the processing of step S855 shown in FIG. 42, the processing of step S856, the processing of step S865 shown in FIG. 41, or the processing of step S866, the effect control CPU 120 sets the last flag value to “ 1” is determined (step S871 in FIG. 43). When the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation non-reception time timer value, which is the timer value of the operation non-reception time timer, as in the process of step S746D. (Step S872). Following the processing of step S872, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total time timer value has become less than the time corresponding to 10 seconds (step S873). That is, it is determined whether the remaining execution time of the entire continuous promotion effect is less than 10.0 seconds.

When the total time timer value is not less than the time corresponding to 10.0 seconds (step S873; NO), that is, when the remaining time is not less than 10.0 seconds, the promotion effect executing process is ended.

When the overall time timer value is less than the time corresponding to 10.0 seconds (step S873; YES), that is, when the remaining time is less than 10.0 seconds, the effect control CPU 120 causes the overall time timer The time obtained by subtracting the predetermined deduction time from the remaining time based on the value is temporarily stored in the RAM 122 or the like as the adjustment time (step S874). The predetermined deduction time is a time based on the operation non-reception time and the operation reception time. In the present embodiment, the predetermined deduction time is the total time (5.0 seconds) of the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) and the operation reception time (3.0 seconds). Since the remaining time according to the total time timer value is less than 10.0 seconds, the adjustment time is less than 5.0 seconds. For example, if the remaining time is 8.0 seconds, the adjustment time is 3.0 seconds, and if the remaining time is 7.5 seconds, the adjustment time is 2.5 seconds.

Following the processing of step S874, the effect control CPU 120 adds the adjustment time to the operation non-reception time (step S875). That is, the adjustment time temporarily stored in step S874 is added to the operation non-reception time (2 seconds) set in step S871. Since the adjustment time is less than 5.0 seconds as described above, the operation non-reception time after the adjustment time addition is less than 7.0 seconds.

Following the processing of step S875, the effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) "1" to the last flag (step S876), and ends the promotion effect in-progress processing.

On the other hand, when the value of the last flag is "1" in step S871 (step S871; YES), the effect control CPU 120 initializes the overall time timer value (sets 0.0 seconds) (step S881). ), "0" is set (set) to the last flag (step S882), "0" is set (set) to the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag (step S883), and the promotion effect in-progress processing is ended.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit end designation command has been received. When the hit end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), the execution of the closing effect set in the processing during the round is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing is ended.

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 increments the round number count value by 1 (step S763A) and clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S763A). (S763B), the production during opening is set (step S764), the value of the production process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the processing during round (step S175) (step S765), and the post-round processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit end designation command reception flag (step S766) and sets the ending effect (step S767). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined ending effect time as an initial value of the ending effect time timer value that is the stored value of the ending effect time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (step S768). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" corresponding to the post-big hit termination process (step S177) (step S769), and the round post process is terminated.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of post-big hit termination processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the post-big hit termination process shown in FIG. 45, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step S770), and determines whether or not the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), the execution of the ending effect set in the processing during the round is controlled (step S772), and the post-big hit processing is ended. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends. The post processing ends.

46 and 47 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the execution timing of the continuous promotion effect and the like.
FIG. 46(A) shows a case in which "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is determined" in the variable display start determination process (step S171) (when continuous promotion effect execution flag = "1"). Therefore, a description will be given of the execution timing of the continuous promotion effect when the player does not perform the predetermined operation (operation of the push button 31B) even once in each operation reception time (maximum 3.0 seconds). It is a figure.
FIG. 46(B) shows the case where "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)" is determined in the variable display start determination process (step S171) (when continuous promotion effect execution flag = "1"). Therefore, in the case where the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the push button 31B) 1.0 seconds after the start of the operation reception time in each operation reception time (maximum 3.0 seconds), execution of continuous promotion effect It is explanatory drawing explaining timing etc.
FIG. 47(A) shows a case in which “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” is determined in the variable display start determination process (step S171) (when continuous promotion effect execution presence flag=“1”). Therefore, in the case where the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the push button 31B) 0.5 seconds after the start of the operation reception time in each operation reception time (maximum 3.0 seconds), execution of continuous promotion effect It is explanatory drawing explaining timing etc.
In FIG. 47(B), in the variable display start determination process (step S171), it is determined that “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect)” is determined (continuous promotion effect execution flag=“2”). In the case where the player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the push button 31B) 2.0 seconds after the start of the operation acceptance time in each operation acceptance time (maximum 3.0 seconds), It is explanatory drawing explaining the execution timing etc. of promotion production.

First, FIG. 46A will be described. In the variable display start waiting process (step S170), when the second variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is the first big hit (16R regular big hit) is received, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display start. In the setting process (step S171), "no execution of continuous promotion effect" is determined at a rate of 80%, and "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)" is determined at a rate of 20% (FIG. 32). Processing of step S700B, see FIG. 33). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 is assumed to have determined “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” in the explanation of FIG. 46(A). After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to "1" (step S700F in FIG. 32).

Then, in the special figure winning waiting process (step S173), the fixed decorative design (for example, "6" "6" "6" etc. as shown in FIG. 33) is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. In the subsequent jackpot start process (step S174), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "0" (step S746B in FIG. 36) and the first operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds). Or, the total time (20.0 seconds) of the continuous promotion effect is set (step S746D, step S746E, etc. of FIG. 36).

In the in-round process of the first round (round number count value=“1”) (step S175), the effect control CPU 120 executes the in-open effect control process (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is “0” in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect waiting process (FIG. 39) (FIG. 38). Step S810). As shown in FIG. 39, in the promotion effect waiting process, the operation acceptance time is set until the first operation non-reception time set in step S746D times out (step S812 of FIG. 39; YES) (FIG. 39). Processing of step S815) is not performed (that is, the operation reception time is not reached).

The 2.0 seconds from time T0 to time Ta1 in FIG. 46(A) is the time until the first operation non-reception time times out (step S812 in FIG. 39; YES).

When the first operation non-reception time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 in FIG. 39), and the first operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the first promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is "1" in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect executing process (FIGS. 40 to 43). (Step S830 of FIG. 38). As shown in FIGS. 40 to 43, in the promotion effect opening process, the player performs a predetermined operation until the first operation acceptance time set in step S815 times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). The operation non-reception time is not set (the processing of step S872 of FIG. 43) and so on (that is, the operation non-reception time is not reached) until (step S841 of FIG. 41; YES) is performed.

The 3.0 seconds from time Ta1 to time Ta2 in FIG. 46A is the time until the first operation acceptance time times out (step S840 in FIG. 41; YES). The 2.8 seconds from time Ta1 is the time until the execution time of the first promotion notification effect times out (step S835 of FIG. 40; YES).

When the first operation acceptance time has timed out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “0” (step S860 of FIG. 41). On the other hand, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S861 in FIG. 41; NO), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the promotion failure effect (the process in step S866 in FIG. 41). Further, since the value of the last flag is not “1” (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (15.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. After setting the total time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 5.0 seconds have elapsed before the first operation acceptance time times out, so the remaining time of the entire time of continuous promotion effect is It is 15.0 seconds.

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is “0” in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect waiting process (FIG. 39) (FIG. 38). Step S810). As shown in FIG. 39, in the promotion effect waiting process, the operation acceptance time is set until the second operation non-reception time set in step S872 times out (step S812 of FIG. 39; YES) (FIG. 39). Processing of step S815) is not performed (that is, the operation reception time is not reached).

The 2.0 seconds from time Ta2 to time Ta3 in FIG. 46A is the time until the second operation non-reception time is timed out (step S812 in FIG. 39; YES).

When the second operation non-reception time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 in FIG. 39) and the second operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the second promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is "1" in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect executing process (FIGS. 40 to 43). (Step S830 of FIG. 38). As shown in FIGS. 40 to 43, in the promotion effect open process, the player performs a predetermined operation until the second operation acceptance time set in step S815 times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). The operation non-reception time is not set (the processing of step S872 of FIG. 43) and so on (that is, the operation non-reception time is not reached) until (step S841 of FIG. 41; YES) is performed.

The 3.0 seconds from time Ta3 to time Ta4 in FIG. 46A is the time until the second operation acceptance time timeout (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). 2.8 seconds from the time Ta3 is the time until the execution time of the second promotion notification effect times out (step S835 of FIG. 40; YES).

When the second operation acceptance time has timed out (step S840 in FIG. 41; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “0” (step S860 in FIG. 41). On the other hand, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S861 in FIG. 41; NO), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the promotion failure effect (the process in step S866 in FIG. 41). Further, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the third operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (10.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. After setting the total time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 10.0 seconds have elapsed before the second operation acceptance time times out, so the remaining time of the entire time of continuous promotion effect is It is 10.0 seconds.

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is “0” in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect waiting process (FIG. 39) (FIG. 38). Step S810). As shown in FIG. 39, in the promotion effect waiting process, the operation acceptance time is set until the third operation non-reception time set in step S872 times out (step S812 of FIG. 39; YES) (FIG. 39). Processing of step S815) is not performed (that is, the operation reception time is not reached).

The 2.0 seconds from time Ta4 to time Ta5 in FIG. 46A is the time until the third operation non-reception time-out (step S812 in FIG. 39; YES).

When the operation non-reception time of the third time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “1” (step S814 of FIG. 39) and the third operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the third promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is "1" in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect executing process (FIGS. 40 to 43). (Step S830 of FIG. 38). As shown in FIGS. 40 to 43, in the promotion effect opening process, the player performs a predetermined operation until the third operation reception time set in step S815 times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). The operation non-reception time is not set (the processing of step S872 of FIG. 43) and so on (that is, the operation non-reception time is not reached) until (step S841 of FIG. 41; YES) is performed.

The 3.0 seconds from time Ta5 to time Ta6 in FIG. 46A is the time until the third operation acceptance time times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). 2.8 seconds from time Ta5 is the time until the execution time of the third promotion notification effect times out (step S835 of FIG. 40; YES).

When the third operation acceptance time has timed out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “0” (step S860 of FIG. 41). On the other hand, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S861 in FIG. 41; NO), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the promotion failure effect (the process in step S866 in FIG. 41). Moreover, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fourth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the remaining time (5.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is less than 10 seconds (step S873; YES in FIG. 43), and performs the processes of steps S874 to S876. Execute. Since 15.0 seconds have elapsed before the third operation acceptance time times out after setting the total time (20.0 seconds) for continuous promotion effect, the remaining time of the entire time for continuous promotion effect is It is 5.0 seconds.

That is, the production control CPU 120 calculates 0.0 seconds (“remaining time 5.0 seconds”−“predetermined deduction time 5 seconds”) as the adjustment time (step S874), and the fourth time set in step S872. The adjustment time (0.0 seconds) calculated in step S874 is added to the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S875). However, since the adjustment time is 0.0 seconds, the operation non-reception time for the fourth time after the adjustment remains 2.0 seconds. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets "1" to the last flag (step S876).

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is “0” in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect waiting process (FIG. 39) (FIG. 38). Step S810). As shown in FIG. 39, in the process during standby for promotion production, the operation reception time is set until the fourth operation non-reception time that the adjustment time is added in step S875 times out (step S812 in FIG. 39; YES). (The processing of step S815 in FIG. 39) and the like are not performed (that is, the operation reception time is not reached).

The 2.0 seconds from time Ta6 to time Ta7 in FIG. 46(A) is the time until the fourth operation non-reception time times out (step S812 in FIG. 39; YES).

When the operation non-reception time of the fourth time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 of FIG. 39), and the fourth operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the fourth promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

Subsequently, in the same round processing (step S175) of the first round (round number count value=“1”), the effect control CPU 120 executes open production control processing (FIG. 38) (step S753 in FIG. 37). ). As shown in FIG. 38, since the value of the promotion effect control flag is "1" in the opening effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion effect executing process (FIGS. 40 to 43). (Step S830 of FIG. 38). As shown in FIGS. 40 to 43, in the promotion effect opening process, the player performs a predetermined operation until the fourth operation acceptance time set in step S815 times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). The operation non-reception time is not set (the processing of step S872 of FIG. 43) and so on (that is, the operation non-reception time is not reached) until (step S841 of FIG. 41; YES) is performed.

The 3.0 seconds from time Ta7 to time Ta8 in FIG. 46(A) is the time until the fourth operation acceptance time times out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES). The 2.8 seconds from time Ta7 is the time until the execution time of the fourth promotion notification effect times out (step S835 of FIG. 40; YES).

When the fourth operation acceptance time has timed out (step S840 in FIG. 41; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “0” (step S860 in FIG. 41). Further, since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S861 in FIG. 41; YES) and the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "1" (step S862 in FIG. 41; NO), the effect control CPU 120 Executes the promotion failure effect (step S866 in FIG. 41). Since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to "0", etc. (step S883 etc.), and The promotion production ends.

The “x” at time Ta8 in FIG. 46(A) indicates that the promotion failure effect has been executed (step S866 in FIG. 41) when the fourth operation acceptance time has timed out.

Next, FIG. 46(B) will be described. Note that in the description of FIG. 46B, part or all of the description common to FIG. 46A will be omitted.

In FIG. 46B, 2.0 seconds from time T0 to time Tb1 is the time until the first operation non-reception time (time until timeout). When the first operation non-reception time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 in FIG. 39), and the first operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the first promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

In FIG. 46B, 1.0 second from time Tb1 to time Tb2 is the first operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). When the player performs a predetermined operation in the first operation acceptance time (step S841 in FIG. 41; YES), the promotion effect control flag is set to "0" (step S842 in FIG. 42), and the operation acceptance time is set. For initialization (step S843 in FIG. 42), the operation acceptance time ends with a predetermined operation by the player. When the player performs a predetermined operation (step S841 in FIG. 41; YES), the promotion notification flag is set to "0" (step S844 in FIG. 42), and the promotion notification effect execution time is initialized. Therefore (step S845 of FIG. 42), the promotion notification effect is also ended together with the predetermined operation of the player.

After the promotion notification effect execution time is initialized (step S845 in FIG. 42), the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is “1” (step S850 in FIG. 42; NO), so the effect control CPU 120 is promoted. A failure effect is executed (step S856). In FIG. 46(B), “▼→×” at time Tb2 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed. Further, since the value of the last flag is not “1” (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (17.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. In addition, after setting the entire time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 3.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the first operation acceptance time, and therefore the total time of continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 17.0 seconds.

The 2.0 seconds from time Tb2 to time Tb3 in FIG. 46(B) is the time until the second operation non-reception time (time until timeout). When the second operation non-reception time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 in FIG. 39) and the second operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the second promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

In FIG. 46B, 1.0 second from time Tb3 to time Tb4 is the second operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). When there is a predetermined operation by the player in the second operation reception time (step S841 in FIG. 41; YES), after the operation reception time and the promotion notification effect are finished as in the first operation, whether or not the continuous promotion effect is executed Since the value of the flag is "1" (step S850 in FIG. 42; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion failure effect (step S856). In FIG. 46(B), “▼→×” at time Tb4 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed. Further, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the third operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (14.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. After setting the total time (20.0 seconds) for the continuous promotion effect, 6.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the second operation acceptance time, so the total time for the continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 14.0 seconds.

The 2.0 seconds from time Tb4 to time Tb5 in FIG. 46(B) is the time until the third operation non-reception time (time until timeout). When the operation non-reception time of the third time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “1” (step S814 of FIG. 39) and the third operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the third promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

In FIG. 46B, 1.0 second from time Tb5 to time Tb6 is the third operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). When there is a predetermined operation by the player in the third operation acceptance time (step S841 in FIG. 41; YES), the operation acceptance time and the promotion notification effect are finished as in the first and second times, and then the continuous promotion is performed. Since the value of the effect execution presence/absence flag is "1" (step S850 in FIG. 42; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion failure effect (step S856). In FIG. 46(B), “▼→×” at time Tb6 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed. Moreover, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fourth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (11.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. Note that after setting the total time for continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 9.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed during the third operation acceptance time, so the total time for continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 11.0 seconds.

The 2.0 seconds from time Tb6 to time Tb7 in FIG. 46(B) is the time until the fourth operation non-reception time (time until timeout). When the operation non-reception time of the fourth time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 of FIG. 39), and the fourth operation acceptance. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the fourth promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), etc. are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

The 1.0 second from time Tb7 to time Tb8 in FIG. 46(B) is the fourth operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). When there is a predetermined operation by the player in the fourth operation acceptance time (step S841 in FIG. 41; YES), the operation acceptance time and the promotion notification effect are finished as in the first to third times, and then the continuous promotion is performed. Since the value of the effect execution presence/absence flag is "1" (step S850 in FIG. 42; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion failure effect (step S856). In FIG. 46(B), “▼→×” at time Tb8 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed. Moreover, since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fifth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the remaining time (8.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is less than 10 seconds (step S873; YES in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. Execute. In addition, after setting the total time (20.0 seconds) of the continuous promotion effect, 12.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the operation acceptance time of the fourth time. Therefore, the remaining time of the entire continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 8.0 seconds.

That is, the effect control CPU 120 calculates 3.0 seconds (“remaining time 8.0 seconds”−“predetermined deduction time 5 seconds”) as the adjustment time (step S874), and the fifth operation non-reception time (2 The adjustment time (3.0 seconds) is added to (0.0 seconds) (step S875). That is, the non-reception time for the fifth operation after the adjustment is 5.0 seconds. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets "1" to the last flag (step S876).

The time of 5.0 seconds from time Tb8 to time Tb9 in FIG. 46B is the time until the fifth operation non-reception time (time until timeout). When the operation non-reception time of the fifth time has timed out (step S812; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "1" (step S814 of FIG. 39), and the fifth operation reception. The time (maximum 3.0 seconds), the fifth promotion notification effect execution time (maximum 2.8 seconds), and the like are set (step S815, step S817, etc. in FIG. 39).

The period of 3.0 seconds from time Tb9 to time Tb10 in FIG. 46(B) is the fifth operation acceptance time (time until timeout). When the fifth operation acceptance time has timed out (step S840 of FIG. 41; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to “0” (step S860 of FIG. 41). Further, since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S861 in FIG. 41; YES) and the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "1" (step S862 in FIG. 41; NO), the effect control CPU 120 Executes the promotion failure effect (step S866 in FIG. 41). The “x” at time Tb10 in FIG. 46(B) indicates that the promotion failure effect has been executed (step S866 in FIG. 41) when the fifth operation reception time has timed out. Since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to "0" (step S883, etc.), and the effect is continuous. The promotion production ends.

Next, FIG. 47A will be described. Note that in the description of FIG. 47A, part or all of the description of content common to FIGS. 46A and 46B is omitted.

47. In FIG. 47A, 2.0 seconds from time T0 to time Tc1 is the first operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The 0.5 second from time Tc1 to time Tc2 in FIG. 47(A) is the first operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). In FIG. 47(A), “▼→×” at time Tc2 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the first operation reception time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (17.5 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. It should be noted that, after setting the total time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 2.5 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the first operation acceptance time, so the total time of continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 17.5 seconds.

The second operation non-reception time (time until timeout) is 2.0 seconds from time Tc2 to time Tc3 in FIG. 47(A). The 0.5 second from time Tc3 to time Tc4 in FIG. 47A is the second operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). In FIG. 47(A), “▼→×” at time Tc4 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the second operation acceptance time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the third operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (15.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. After setting the total time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 5.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the second operation acceptance time, so the total time of continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 15.0 seconds.

The 2.0 seconds from time Tc4 to time Tc5 in FIG. 47A is the third operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The 0.5 seconds from time Tc5 to time Tc6 in FIG. 47A is the third operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). In FIG. 47(A), “▼→×” at time Tc6 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the third operation reception time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fourth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (12.5 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873 in FIG. 43; NO), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. In addition, after setting the entire time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 7.5 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the operation reception time of the third time, so the total time of continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 12.5 seconds.

The time of 2.0 seconds from time Tc6 to time Tc7 in FIG. 47A is the fourth operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The 0.5 second from time Tc7 to time Tc8 in FIG. 47A is the fourth operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). In FIG. 47(A), “▼→×” at time Tc8 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the fourth operation reception time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fifth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (10.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. In addition, after setting the total time (20.0 seconds) of the continuous promotion effect, 10.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the operation reception time of the fourth time. The time is 10.0 seconds.

The time period from time Tc8 to time Tc9 in FIG. 47A is 2.0 seconds, which is the fifth operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The 0.5 second from the time Tc9 to the time Tc10 in FIG. 47A is the fifth operation acceptance time (time until a predetermined operation). In FIG. 47(A), “▼→×” at time Tc10 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the fifth operation reception time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the sixth operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the remaining time (7.5 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is less than 10 seconds (step S873; YES in FIG. 43), and performs the processing of steps S874 to S876. Execute. Since 12.5 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the fifth operation acceptance time after the setting of the total time (20.0 seconds) for the continuous promotion effect, the remaining time for the entire continuous promotion effect is left. The time is 7.5 seconds.

That is, the effect control CPU 120 calculates 2.5 seconds (“remaining time 7.5 seconds”−“predetermined deduction time 5 seconds”) as the adjustment time (step S874), and the sixth time set in step S872. The adjustment time (2.5 seconds) calculated in step S874 is added to the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S875). That is, the sixth operation non-reception time after adjustment is 4.5 seconds. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets "1" to the last flag (step S876).

The time Tc10 to the time Tc11 in FIG. 47A for 4.5 seconds is the sixth operation non-reception time (time until timeout). 3.0 seconds from time Tc11 to time Tc12 in FIG. 47A is the sixth operation acceptance time (time until timeout). The “x” at time Tc12 in FIG. 47A indicates that the promotion failure effect has been executed (step S866 in FIG. 41) when the sixth operation reception time has timed out. Since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to "0" (step S883, etc.), and the effect is continuous. The promotion production ends.

Next, FIG. 47B will be described. Note that in the description of FIG. 47B, part or all of the description common to FIGS. 46A, 46B, and 47A will be omitted.

In the variable display start waiting process (step S170), when the third variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is the second big hit (16R probability change big hit) is received, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display start. In the setting process (step S171), "no execution of continuous promotion effect" is determined at a rate of 60%, and "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is determined at a rate of 40%. (Processing of step S700B in FIG. 32, see FIG. 33). In addition, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 has determined that “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is executed” in the description of FIG. 47(B). After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to “2” (step S700D in FIG. 32).

Thereafter, in the special figure winning waiting process (step S173), the fixed decorative design (for example, "7" "7" "7" etc. as shown in FIG. 33) is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. In the subsequent jackpot start process (step S174), the effect control CPU 120 sets the promotion effect control flag to "0" (step S746B in FIG. 36) and the first operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds). Or, the total time (20.0 seconds) of the continuous promotion effect is set (step S746D, step S746E, etc. of FIG. 36).

The time period from time T0 to time Td1 in FIG. 47B for 2.0 seconds is the first operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The time period from the time Td1 to the time Td2 in FIG. In FIG. 47(B), “▼→×” at time Td2 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the first operation reception time. That is, the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "2" (step S850 in FIG. 42; YES) and the last flag value is not "1" (step S851 in FIG. 42; NO), so the effect control CPU 120 Decides whether to execute the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect (step S852 of FIG. 42). When it is determined in the process of step S852 to execute the promotion failure effect (step S853 in FIG. 42; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the promotion failure effect (step S856 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 47(B), “▼→×” at time Td2 indicates that the promotion failure effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the first operation reception time. Since the value of the last flag is not "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (step S872 in FIG. 43). ).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the remaining time (16.0 seconds) of the entire time of the continuous promotion effect is not less than 10 seconds (step S873; NO in FIG. 43 ), and executes the processing of steps S874 to S876. do not do. It should be noted that, after setting the total time of continuous promotion effect (20.0 seconds), 4.0 seconds have elapsed before the predetermined operation is performed in the first operation acceptance time, so the total time of continuous promotion effect remains. The time is 16.0 seconds.

The time period from time Td2 to time Td3 in FIG. 47B is 2.0 seconds, which is the second operation non-reception time (time until timeout). The second operation acceptance time (time until the predetermined operation) is 2.0 seconds from time Td3 to time Td4 in FIG. 47B. In FIG. 47(B), “▼→⊚” at time Td4 indicates that the promotion success effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the second operation acceptance time. That is, the value of the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag is "2" (step S850 in FIG. 42; YES) and the last flag value is not "1" (step S851 in FIG. 42; NO), so the effect control CPU 120 Decides whether to execute the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect (step S852 of FIG. 42). When it is determined in the process of step S852 to execute the promotion success effect (step S853 of FIG. 42; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets "1" to the last flag (step S854 of FIG. 42). ), the promotion success effect is executed (step S855 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 47(B), “▼→⊚” at time Td4 indicates that the promotion success effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed during the second operation acceptance time. Since the value of the last flag is "1" (step S871 in FIG. 43; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag to "0" (step S883, etc.), and the effect is continuous. The promotion production ends.

48 to 51 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation during the big hit game state. Specifically, FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation corresponding to FIG. 49 and 50 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation corresponding to FIG. 46(B). FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation corresponding to FIG.

In FIG. 48, the display content on the image display device 5 changes in the order of (A1)→(B1)→(C1)→(D1)→(E1)→(F1)→(G1)→(H1). (A1) of FIG. 48 is a display example at time T0 (at the start of the first operation non-reception time) of FIG. 46(A). 48B1 is a display example at time Ta1 of FIG. 46A (at the start of the first operation acceptance time/at the start of execution of the first promotion notification effect). (C1) of FIG. 48 is a display example 0.2 seconds before time Ta2 (when the first operation reception time has timed out) of FIG. 46A (at the end of execution of the first promotion notification effect). ..

(D1) of FIG. 48 is a display example 0.2 seconds before time Ta6 (at the time of timeout of the third operation reception time) of FIG. 46A (at the end of execution of the third promotion notification effect). .. Note that the display examples at time Ta3 to time Ta5 in FIG. 46A are the same as those in (A1) to (C1) in FIG. 48, and are therefore omitted. (E1) of FIG. 48 is a display example at time Ta7 (the start of the fourth operation acceptance time/the start of the fourth promotion notification effect execution) of FIG. 46(A). (F1) of FIG. 48 is a display example 0.2 seconds before time Ta8 (when the fourth operation reception time has timed out) of FIG. 46A (at the end of execution of the fourth promotion notification effect). ..

(G1) and (H1) of FIG. 48 are display examples following the timeout of the fourth operation reception time. In (G1) of FIG. 48, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the timeout of the fourth operation reception time. Note that the probability variation promotion failure is notified when the probability variation promotion meter value KM on the right side of the screen has not reached MAX (top row), and the probability variation promotion success is reported when the probability variation promotion meter value KM reaches MAX. .. In the case of (G1) in FIG. 48, the probability variation promotion meter value KM has reached only up to the second stage, so that the probability variation promotion failure is notified. In addition, (H1) of FIG. 48 notifies that the probability change promotion has definitely failed in the entire continuous promotion effect.

49 and 50, (A2)→(B2)→(C2)→(D2)→(E2)→(F2)→(G2)→(H2)→(I2)→(J2)→(K2) The display content on the image display device 5 changes in the order of →(L2)→(M2)→(N2)→(O2)→(P2)→(Q2). 49(A2) is a display example at time T0 (at the start of the first operation non-reception time) in FIG. 46(B). (B2) of FIG. 49 is a display example at time Tb1 (the start of the first operation acceptance time/the start of the first promotion notification effect execution) of FIG. 46(B). (C2) of FIG. 49 is a display example at time Tb2 of FIG. 46(B) (at the time of a predetermined operation in the first operation reception time).

(D2) of FIG. 49 is a display example following (C2) of FIG. 49. In (D2) of FIG. 49, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (C2) of FIG. In addition, in (D2) of FIG. 49, the probability variation promotion meter value KM has reached the first stage. (E2) of FIG. 49 is a display example at time Tb3 of FIG. 46(B) (at the start of the second operation reception time/at the start of execution of the second promotion notification effect). (F2) of FIG. 49 is a display example at time Tb4 (at the time of a predetermined operation in the second operation reception time) of FIG. 46(B).

(G2) of FIG. 49 is a display example following (F2) of FIG. In (G2) of FIG. 49, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (F2) of FIG. Note that, in (G2) of FIG. 49, the probability variation promotion meter value KM reaches the second stage. (H2) of FIG. 49 is a display example at time Tb5 (at the start of the third operation acceptance time/at the start of execution of the third promotion notification effect) of FIG. 46(B). 49(I2) is a display example at time Tb6 (at the time of a predetermined operation in the third operation reception time) in FIG. 46(B).

(J2) of FIG. 50 is a display example following (I2) of FIG. 49. In (J2) of FIG. 50, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (I2) of FIG. 49. In addition, in (J2) of FIG. 50, the probability variation promotion meter value KM reaches the third stage. 50 (K2) is a display example at time Tb7 (the start of the fourth operation acceptance time/the start of the fourth promotion notification effect execution) of FIG. 46(B). (L2) of FIG. 50 is a display example at time Tb8 (at the time of a predetermined operation in the fourth operation reception time) of FIG. 46(B).

(M2) of FIG. 50 is a display example following (L2) of FIG. In (M2) of FIG. 50, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (L2) of FIG. In addition, in (M2) of FIG. 50, the probability variation promotion meter value KM reaches the fourth stage. (N2) of FIG. 50 is a display example at time Tb9 (at the start of the fifth operation acceptance time/at the start of execution of the fifth promotion notification effect) of FIG. 46(B). 50 (O2) is a display example at time Tb10 (time-out of the fifth operation reception time) of FIG. 46(B).

(P2) and (Q2) of FIG. 50 are display examples following the timeout of the fifth operation reception time. In (P2) of FIG. 50, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the timeout of the fifth operation reception time. In the case of (P2) in FIG. 50, the probability variation promotion meter value KM has reached only up to the fifth step, and therefore the probability variation promotion failure is notified. Note that (Q2) in FIG. 50 notifies that the probability variation promotion has failed for the entire continuous promotion effect.

In FIG. 51, the display content on the image display device 5 changes in the order of (A3)→(B3)→(C3)→(D3)→(E3)→(F3)→(G3)→(H3). 51A is a display example at time T0 (at the start of the first operation non-reception time) in FIG. 47B. FIG. 51B3 is a display example at time Td1 of FIG. 47B (at the start of the first operation reception time/at the start of execution of the first promotion notification effect). (C3) of FIG. 51 is a display example at time Td2 (at the time of a predetermined operation in the first operation reception time) of FIG. 47(B).

(D3) of FIG. 51 is a display example following (C3) of FIG. In (D3) of FIG. 51, the promotion failure effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (C3) of FIG. In addition, in (D3) of FIG. 51, the probability variation promotion meter value KM has reached the first stage. (E3) of FIG. 51 is a display example at time Td3 of FIG. 47(B) (at the start of the second operation reception time/at the start of execution of the second promotion notification effect). (F3) of FIG. 51 is a display example at time Td4 (at the time of a predetermined operation in the second operation reception time) of FIG. 47(B).

(G3) of FIG. 51 is a display example following (F3) of FIG. In (G3) of FIG. 51, the promotion success effect is executed corresponding to the predetermined operation shown in (F3) of FIG. In addition, in (G3) of FIG. 51, the probability variation promotion meter value KM has reached the sixth stage (MAX). In addition, (H3) of FIG. 51 notifies that the probability variation promotion has succeeded as the entire continuous promotion effect.

The probability variation failure effect executed during the continuous promotion effect (that is, the probability variation failure effect executed at the end of the continuous promotion effect (for example, the probability variation failure shown in (G1) of FIG. 48 or (P2) of FIG. 50). Probability change failure effects other than effects etc. (for example, probability change failure effects shown in (D2) of FIG. 49 and (G2) of FIG. 49) are executed within the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds). It is a thing. Therefore, the execution time of the probability variation failure effect executed during the continuous promotion effect is set to be within the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (in other words, any time within the operation non-reception time. (For example, 0.5 seconds or 1.0 seconds). On the other hand, the probability change failure effect and the probability change success effect executed at the end of the continuous promotion effect are not executed within the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds). Therefore, the execution time of the probability change failure effect or the probability change success effect executed at the end of the continuous promotion effect may exceed the operation non-reception time (2.0 seconds) (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1). 0.0 seconds, 2.0 seconds, 2.5 seconds, or 3.0 seconds). In addition, although the operation non-reception time is set to 2.0 seconds in the present embodiment, the operation non-reception time is set to a time exceeding 2.0 seconds, and the execution time of the probability variation failure effect executed during the continuous promotion effect is lengthened. You may.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning effect-determination process executed in step S150 of FIG. In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 52, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the start winning command buffer (step S901), and the received command (start winning command) is stored in the starting winning command buffer. It is determined whether it is newly stored (step S902).

When there is a new received command (step S902; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a variable display as a target of the prefetching notice in the prefetching notice buffer (the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the second prefetching notice buffer 194D). The determination is made (step S903). In step S903, for example, it is determined whether any of the target flags of the read-ahead notice buffer is turned on.

If there is no variable display that is the target of the prefetching notice because none of the target flags are turned on (step S903; No), the effect control CPU 120 reserves the storage (the suspension storage corresponding to the new received command). It is determined whether or not (including) is two or more (step S904). In step S904, for example, if the start winning award command is stored after the buffer number "2", it is determined that there are two or more reserved memories.

When it is determined that there are two or more holding memories (step S904; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S906).

In step S906, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR8 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and based on the extracted numerical value data, the prefetch advance notice execution decision is made. Whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed is determined by referring to a table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance).

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the prefetching announcement execution determination table. In the look-ahead notice execution decision table, a decision value (no decision) (decision result of not executing the pre-fetch notice effect) and “execution” (decision result of executing the look-ahead notice effect) are compared with the random value MR8 In FIG. 53, the determination rate (selection rate) is described) as long as it is assigned at a different rate depending on the variation category.

In the present embodiment, when the variation category (variation pattern type) designated by the variation category designation command (variation category command) of the new received command is “non-reach-miss”, 90% of “no execution” is performed. The pre-reading notice execution determination table may be configured such that the determination result is selected and the determination result “executed” is selected at a rate of 10%.

In the present embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lost”, the determination result of “no execution” is selected at a rate of 60% and at a rate of 40%. The look-ahead notice execution determination table may be configured such that the determination result of “execution performed” is selected.

In the present embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit”, the determination result of “no execution” is selected at a rate of 10% and at a rate of 90%. The look-ahead notice execution determination table may be configured such that the determination result of “execution performed” is selected.

Based on the random number value MR8 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the look-ahead notice execution determination table, and the determination value that matches the random number value MR8 corresponds to the variation category. , If it is assigned to “No execution”, it is decided not to execute the prefetch notice effect (“No execution” is selected), and if it is assigned to “Existence”, the prefetch It is determined that the notice production is executed ("execution" is selected).

As shown by the determination rate in FIG. 53, in the present embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, “executed” is easily selected, and when the variation category is “non-reach loss” and “reach loss” (that is, , (When it is determined that the variable display result of the target is “miss”), “no execution” is easily selected. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect, it can be seen that the display result of the variable display of the target is a “big hit” ratio (big hit expectation) is high and the reach effect is high. That is, by executing the look-ahead advance notice effect, it is possible to give a notice to the player that the expectation degree of the variable display of the target and the rate at which the reach effect is executed are high.

Then, in step S906, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect (step S907). When it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect (step S907; Yes), the type of the prefetch notice effect to be executed is determined. It is determined (step S908). In the present embodiment, as the prefetching notice effect, there is a hold display notice as shown in FIG.

FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the prefetching notice type determination table. The hold display notice is an effect of changing the color of the hold display pattern corresponding to the target from a normal color (for example, white) to another color (for example, red). In the present embodiment, the first reserved display notice for changing the color of the reserved display symbol from the start of display of the reserved display symbol, and the operation system notice effect (basically, after the variable display of the target is stored on hold) The color of the hold display symbol is changed in response to the operation of the push button 31B at the time of execution of the operation system advance notice effect executed by the variable display (next change) executed. There is a second hold display notice.

In step S908, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value MR9 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and determines the prefetching notice type based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to a table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance), the type of prefetching notice effect to be executed is determined.

In the look-ahead notice type determination table of FIG. 54, "first hold display notice" (decision result of executing the first hold display notice) and "second hold display notice" (decision result of executing the second hold display notice) It suffices that a decision value (decision rate (selection rate) is described in FIG. 54) to be compared with the random number value MR9 be assigned to and.

In the present embodiment, the look-ahead notice type determination table may be configured such that "first hold display notice" is selected at a rate of 40% and "second hold display notice" is selected at a rate of 60%. .. The ratios may be different depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “miss”. As a result, the jackpot expectation may be changed depending on the type of the pre-reading notice effect. Further, the respective ratios may be made different depending on whether the currently changing special map (special display that is variably displayed) is the first special map or the second special map. In addition, each ratio may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

Based on the random number value MR9, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the look-ahead notice type determination table, and if the determination value that matches the random number value MR9 is assigned to the “first hold display notice”, the first hold notice is given. It is decided to execute the display notice (which means that the "first hold display notice" has been selected). If it is assigned to the "second hold display notice", it is decided to execute the second hold display notice. (This means that "second hold display notice" has been selected.).

Subsequent to the process of step S908, the effect control CPU 120 sets the target flag corresponding to the new received command to the ON state, and stores it in the prefetch advance notice buffer according to the type of the prefetch advance notice effect determined in step S908. Yes (step S909). If it is determined in step S909 that the second hold display notice is to be executed, "ST", which is information for identifying the second hold display notice, is set as the execution information to the buffer number "1" (variable display of the next change). Store in the corresponding storage area. When it is determined to execute the first hold display notice, the notice is executed immediately, and thus the execution information is not stored. When it is determined that the first hold display notice is executed, information indicating that the first hold display notice is executed may be stored in a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. This information may be deleted when the variable display of the target of the first reserved display notice is executed. By this, if this information is confirmed, it can be confirmed that the color of the hold display symbol is changed by the first hold display notice. Similarly, when it is determined to execute the second hold display notice, information indicating that the second hold display notice is executed may be stored in a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. This information may be deleted when the variable display of the target of the second hold display notice is executed. By this, if this information is confirmed, it can be confirmed that the color of the hold display symbol is changed by the second hold display notice. Further, regarding the first hold display notice and the second hold display notice, the information may be stored in association with the target flag in the ON state. This makes it easy to confirm the hold display symbol whose color is changed by the first hold display notice or the second hold display notice. Further, instead of storing the information, a predetermined flag may be turned on to indicate that the color of the target hold display symbol is changed by the first hold display notice or the second hold display notice. ..

FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the prefetching notice buffer. In the example of FIG. 55, the target flag corresponding to the buffer number “3” of the first prefetching notice buffer 194C is turned on, and the execution information “ST” is stored corresponding to the buffer number “1”. .. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 55, the variable display corresponding to the buffer number “3” is targeted, and it is shown that the second hold display notice may be executed in the next change (in the operation system notice effect. It is shown that the second hold display notice is executed when the operation of is the best timing.).

If there is already a variable display that is the prefetch target (step S903; Yes), if the number of pending storage is not 2 or more (step S904; No), it is determined not to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S907; No). After the process of step S909, control for displaying the hold display symbol is performed (step S910). The effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display the hold display symbol at the display position corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the new received command in the display area 5H of the image display device 5 (hereinafter, hold). Until the variable display represented by the display symbol is executed, the pending display symbol is displayed while moving each time the variable display is executed.). At this time, if it is determined in step S908 that the first hold display notice is to be executed, a hold display symbol of a color different from normal (for example, red or the like may be set in advance) is displayed ( As a result, the first reservation display notice is executed.) In other cases, the reserved display pattern of a normal color (for example, white or the like may be set in advance) is displayed. Following the processing of step S909, if there is no new received command (step S902; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the winning effect determination processing.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern setting process executed in step S702 of FIG. In the effect control pattern setting process shown in FIG. 56, the effect control CPU 120 first reads each data (including the state of the target flag) stored in association with the buffer number “1” from the command buffer at the time of winning a prize for winning. (Step S920). As a result, each data corresponding to the variable display executed this time is read. Each read data may be stored in a predetermined buffer provided in the RAM 122.

Next, the contents stored in the command buffer at the time of starting winning is shifted, and each data (including the state of the target flag) is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the one higher than the buffer number (step S921). The effect control CPU 120 shifts the start prize command, the state of the target flag, and the execution information stored in the storage area lower than the buffer number “1” in the start prize command buffer to the upper storage area by one entry. To do.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the read data includes the execution information “ST” (step S922). When the execution information “ST” is not included (step S922; No), the presence or absence of execution of the notice effect, the type of notice effect to be executed, etc. are determined by referring to the first notice effect determination table (step S923). ). When the execution information “ST” is included (step S922; Yes), the presence/absence of execution of the notice effect is determined with reference to the second notice effect determination table (step S924). The first notice effect determination table and the second notice effect determination table are stored in advance in the ROM 121, and are set as a usage pattern in steps S923 and S924 (referenced by being read out to the RAM 122).

In the present embodiment, as the notice effect, a character notice effect, a dialogue notice effect, a selection effect, and an explanation effect are prepared.

In the character notice production, for example, a particular character that does not appear normally appears, thereby giving a notice that the variable display being executed is highly expected to be a big hit.

In the serif advance notice effect, for example, a character appearing in the variable display effect makes a notice that the variable display being executed has a high jackpot expectation by saying a specific serif that is not usually said.

The selection effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 59, an effect in which a plurality of options are presented and the player operates the push button 31B to select one of the plurality of options (basically. The choices to be made are determined according to the fluctuation pattern regardless of the operation). As the options to be presented, options indicating that the reach effect is not executed, options indicating that the normal reach is executed, options indicating that the super reach α is executed, and options indicating that the super reach β is executed. and so on. In the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the selected option is executed (for example, when the option indicating that the super reach α is executed is selected, the super reach α is executed). The content of the option does not necessarily have to match the subsequent presentation mode. For example, there may be a case where the option indicating that the super reach α is executed is selected but the super reach α is not executed.

The explanation effect is, for example, an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B and operates the push button 31B to explain information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the contents explained in the explanation effect include an explanation of an effect to be executed thereafter (for example, an explanation that the operation to the stick controller 31A is necessary in the later effect), and in this case, the explanation will be given. The effect (for example, the effect of operating the stick controller 31A) is performed as the variable display effect. The contents explained in the explanation effect may not be related to the effect but may be a basic explanation of the game.

In steps S923 and S924, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR10 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and based on the extracted numerical value data. The presence/absence of execution of the notice effect, the type of the notice effect to be executed, etc. are determined with reference to the 1 notice effect determination table or the 2nd notice effect determination table.

FIG. 57(A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of the first notice effect determination table. FIG. 57(B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of the second notice effect determination table. In the first notice effect determination table and the second notice effect determination table, "no execution" (decision result of not executing notice effect), "character notice effect" (decision result of executing character notice effect), and "serif notice" Random value MR10 is compared in "Demonstration" (decision result of execution of dialogue notice effect), "Selection effect" (decision result of execution of selection effect), and "Explanation effect" (decision result of execution of explanation effect) The determined value (determination rate (selection rate) is described in FIG. 57) is assigned at different rates according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Just do it.

In the configuration example of the first notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(A), when the variation pattern is a non-reach loss variation pattern (“loss (non-reach)”), “no execution” is performed at a rate of 30%. Selected, "Character notice production" is selected at a rate of 10%, "Serif notice production" is selected at a rate of 10%, "Selection production" is selected at a rate of 25%, “Explanation” is selected.

In the configuration example of the second notice production determination table shown in FIG. 57(B), when the variation pattern is “miss (non-reach)”, “no execution” is selected at a rate of 20% and a rate of 0%. "Character notice production" is selected (not selected), 0% of "serif notice production" is selected (not selected), 40% of "selection production" is selected, and 40% of "Explanation effect" is selected.

In the configuration example of the first notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(A), when the variation pattern is a variation pattern which causes normal reach and loses (“miss (normal)”), the ratio of 20% is “ "No execution" is selected, 10% of the "character notice effect" is selected, 10% of the "serif notice effect" is selected, 30% of the "selected effect" is selected, 30% "Explanation effect" is selected at a rate of.

In the configuration example of the second notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(B), when the variation pattern is "miss (normal)", "no execution" is selected at a rate of 10% and at a rate of 0%. "Character notice production" is selected (not selected), 0% of "serif notice production" is selected (not selected), 50% of "selection production" is selected, and 40% of " “Explanation” is selected.

In the configuration example of the first notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(A), when the variation pattern is the variation pattern that causes the super reach to be lost (“miss (super)”), at a rate of 10%. “No execution” is selected, 25% of the “character notice production” is selected, 25% of the “serif notice production” is selected, 20% of the “selected production” is selected, 20 "Explanation effect" is selected at a rate of %.

In the configuration example of the second notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(B), when the variation pattern is “miss (super)”, “no execution” is selected at a rate of 10% and at a rate of 20%. “Character notice production” is selected, “serif notice production” is selected at a rate of 20%, “selection production” is selected at a rate of 25%, and “explanatory production” is selected at a rate of 25%.

In the configuration example of the first notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 57(A), when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of a big hit, “no execution” is selected at a rate of 4% and “character” at a rate of 30%. "Preliminary effect" is selected, "serif notice effect" is selected at a rate of 30%, "selected effect" is selected at a rate of 18%, and "explanatory effect" is selected at a rate of 18%.

In the configuration example of the second notice production determination table shown in FIG. 57(B), when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of a big hit, “no execution” is selected at a rate of 4% and “character” at a rate of 44%. "Preliminary effect" is selected, "serif preliminary effect" is selected at a rate of 44%, "selected effect" is selected at a rate of 4%, and "explanatory effect" is selected at a rate of 4%.

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the first notice effect determination table or the second notice effect determination table based on the random number value MR10 and the variation pattern, and the determination value that matches the random number value MR10 depends on the variation pattern. Then, if it is assigned to "no execution", it is determined that the notice production is not executed ("no execution" is selected), and if it is assigned to "character notice production". It is decided to execute the character notice production (meaning that "character notice production" has been selected). If it is assigned to the "serif notice production", it is decided to execute the serif notice production ("serif notice production". Is selected.), and if it is assigned to the "selection effect", it is determined to execute the selection effect (that is, the "selection effect" is selected), and the "explanation effect" is selected. If it has been assigned, it is determined to execute the explanation effect ("explanation effect" is selected).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, in the case of "big hit", "character notice production" and "serif notice production" have a higher determination rate than "no execution", "selection production" and "explanation production". Selected in. In the case of "Loss (super)", "character notice production" and "serif notice production" are selected at the same determination rate as "selection production" and "explanation production". In the case of "Loss (super)", "character notice production" and "serif notice production" are easier to select than "no execution". When "Loss (non-reach)" or "Loss (normal)", "Character notice production" and "Serif notice production" are less likely to be selected than "No execution", "Selection production" and "Explanation production". ing. In other words, when "character notice effect" or "serif notice effect" is executed as the notice effect, compared to when the notice effect is not executed or when "selection effect" or "description effect" is executed. , The big hit expectation is high.

Further, as shown by the determination rate in FIG. 57, when the second notice effect determination table is referenced (when the execution information “ST” is included), “miss (non-reach)” and “miss ( Reach)”, non-operation type notice effects (“character notice effect”, “serif notice effect”) are not selected, and operation type notice effect (“selection effect”, “explanation effect”) is selected. It's getting easier. That is, in the second notice effect determination table, the determination ratio of the non-operation type notice effect is lower in the “miss (non-reach)” and the “miss (reach)” than in the first notice effect determination table. The selection ratio of system notice production is high. Further, in the second notice effect determination table, in "miss (super)", the determination rate of the non-operation type notice effect is lower than that of the first notice effect determination table, and the selection rate of the operation type notice effect is higher. Has become. Further, in the second notice effect determination table, in the “big hit”, the determination rate of the non-operation type notice effect is higher than that of the first notice effect determination table, and the selection rate of the operation type notice effect is lower. ..

In the operation-based notice effect (“selection effect”, “explanation effect”) that is determined to be executed by referring to the second notice effect determination table, the second hold display is displayed when the player's operation is at the best timing. The notice will be executed. In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is “miss” and there is a possibility that the second hold display notice is executed, the operation system notice effect is determined to be executed even when there is no such possibility. The ratio is high, and it is easy to execute the operation system notice production. In particular, the variable display result is almost always “missed”. From this point of view, in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that the second pending display notice will be executed and when there is no such possibility. According to the above, the decision rate of executing the operation system notice effect is high, and the operation system notice effect is easily executed (or, when the second hold display notice is executed, when the second hold display notice is not executed). Instead, the contents of the table such as the determination ratio in FIG. 57 may be adjusted so that the operation system advance notice effect is easily executed).

Further, in the second notice effect determination table, non-operation type notice effects (“character notice effect”, “serif notice effect”) can be selected for “miss (super)” and “big hit”. The determination rate of the non-operation type notice effect in the “big hit” is higher than that in the first notice effect determination table. On the other hand, the determination rate of the operation-based notice effect (“selection effect”, “explanation effect”) in “big hit” is lower than that in the first notice effect determination table. Also in the second notice production determination table, in the "big hit", the determination rate of the non-operation system notice production is higher than the determination rate of the operation system notice production. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when it is desired to pay attention to the variable display that is being executed, such as when the variable display result is a “big hit”, even if the second hold display notice can be executed, the operation system notice effect does not occur. Instead, it is possible to easily execute the non-operation type notice effect and improve the player's expectation regarding the variable display being executed.

It should be noted that in the second notice effect determination table, the place where the percentage is 0% may be assigned to the determination percentage larger than 0%. Further, in the first notice effect determination table and the second notice effect determination table, either determination rate may be 0%. As the options presented by the selection effect, the option indicating that the reach effect is not executed or the option indicating that the normal reach is executed is not prepared, and “miss (non-reach)” or “non-reach” is displayed in the second notice effect determination table. The determination rate of the selected effect in the case of “miss (normal)” may be 0%. Further, also in the case of "big hit", the determination rate may be 0% when the normal reach is executed. That is, when the selection effect is executed, after that, the super reach according to the selected option may be executed without fail.

Returning to FIG. After performing the processing of step S923 or the processing of step S924, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the notice rendering determined in step S923 (or step S924). An effect control pattern (an effect control pattern that specifies various effect modes to be executed in the variable display this time) is set as a use pattern (step S925).

In the process of step S925, basically, the effect control pattern for executing the variable display effect in the mode specified by the variation pattern is set as the use pattern. When the execution information “ST” is included, an effect control pattern (an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern) for executing the second hold display notice is set as a part of the variable display effect. When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control pattern (the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern) that executes the notice effect of the type decided to be executed as a part of the variable display effect is set as the use pattern.

In addition, when executing a selection effect, a plurality of options including options according to the variation mode specified by the variation pattern are presented, and an effect control pattern for selecting an option according to the variation mode specified by the variation pattern is selected. (The options to be selected are fixed regardless of the operation timing of the push button 31B.) For example, when the variation pattern is non-reach, a plurality of options including an option indicating that the reach effect is not executed (reach is not established) are presented, and the reach effect is not executed (reach is not established). An effect control pattern for executing a selected effect for finally selecting the indicated option is set as a usage pattern. When the fluctuation pattern specifies execution of super reach α, the final selection of the option indicating that super reach α is executed is presented by presenting a plurality of options including an option indicating that super reach α is executed. The effect control pattern for executing the selected effect to be selected is set as the usage pattern. The options to be presented and the mode of the selection effect of selecting which option may be determined in advance according to the variation pattern. It should be noted that selection of options is basically performed in response to an operation from the player, but if there is no operation, the option (the option specified in advance in the production control pattern) is forcibly finalized. The effect control pattern may be provided so as to execute the selected effect to be selected.

Similarly, the mode of the explanation effect may be predetermined according to the variation pattern (that is, the explanation effect of the aspect corresponding to the variation pattern may be prepared). For example, when the content described in the explanation effect is an explanation of an effect to be executed thereafter (for example, an explanation that the operation to the stick controller 31A is necessary in the later effect), the explained effect ( For example, the effect control pattern for executing the effect of operating the stick controller 31A) in the variable display effect is set as the use pattern. When the content explained in the explanation effect is not related to the effect and may be a basic explanation of the game, the effect control pattern for executing the explanation effect is set as the usage pattern.

When setting the effect control pattern as a use pattern, including during variable display and big hit game state, all effect control patterns that can be set (variation pattern, notice effect, promotion effect, etc. corresponding to each effect control pattern) ) Is stored in the ROM 121 in advance, and the present variation pattern, the presence or absence of execution of the notice effect and its type, and the presence or absence of promotion effect and its type are selected from among the prepared effect control patterns. A corresponding effect control pattern may be set as a use pattern, or a basic effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, a basic effect control pattern corresponding to each notice effect, and a promotion effect respectively. The basic effect control pattern and the basic effect control pattern may be stored in the ROM 121 and prepared in advance, and the basic effect control patterns may be combined according to each execution, and the combined effect control pattern may be set as the usage pattern. ..

When the operation type notice effect (“selection effect”, “explanation effect”) is executed as the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 is executed in the variable display effect process (step S712) shown in FIG. During the variable display execution control process (step S712), for example, the process shown in FIG. 58 is executed.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of a process (a part of the variable display execution control process) executed during the variable display execution control process executed in step S712. In the process shown in FIG. 58, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the operating system advance notice effect is being executed (step S941). For example, the RAM 122 is provided with a flag (operation system advance notice effect execution flag) that is set to an ON state in response to the start of execution of the operation advance notice effect and is reset to an OFF state in response to the end of execution of the operation notice effect. In the process of step S941, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the operation type announcement effect is being executed if the operation type announcement effect executing flag is on.

When the operation system advance notice effect is being executed (step S941; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the operation system advance notice effect timer (operation system advance notice effect timer value) (step S942). .. The operation system advance notice effect timer is a timer regarding the execution time of the operation advance notice effect, and a value corresponding to the execution time when the operation advance notice effect is executed is set as a timer initial value. The operation system advance notice effect timer may be provided in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operating system advance notice effect timer value is "0" (step S943).

When the timer value for the operation-related notice effect is not "0" (step S943; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining period of the execution period of the operation-related notice effect is 0.2 seconds or less. It is determined (step S944), and if the remaining period is not 0.2 seconds or less (step S944; No), such as the operation system advance notice effect timer value is larger than the value corresponding to 0.2 seconds (step S944; No), push button 31B. It is determined based on whether or not the operation detection signal is transmitted from the push sensor 35B (step S945).

When the operation detection signal is transmitted and the push button 31B is operated (step S945; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is currently within the operation valid period, which is a period during which the operation of the push button 31B is accepted. It is determined whether or not (step S946). Whether it is within the operation valid period may be defined by, for example, the effect control pattern. For example, among the data included in the effect control pattern, the effect control execution data (data for executing effect) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is currently set. When the data specifying that is within the operation valid period is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current time is within the operation valid period. The operation valid period is, for example, a period after presenting the options in the execution period of the selection effect, a period after prompting the player to operate the push button 31B in the execution period of the explanation effect, or the like. Is. The operation valid period may be set to end when the operation is performed once.

If the current time is within the operation valid period (step S946; Yes), the current use pattern (effect control pattern) is rewritten to the effect control pattern for displaying an image in response to the operation (step S947). As a result, in the operation-based effects that will be executed after the next time, effects that respond to the operation are executed. For example, in the selection effect, an effect in which an option is selected (for example, an effect in which an option is selected and highlighted) is executed. For example, in the explanation effect, an effect for explaining (for example, an effect for displaying the explanation content) is executed. In the rewriting of the effect control pattern, the present operation is included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer judgment value after the current judgment value (the judgment value larger than the current judgment value). It is advisable to set the end of the operation valid period by deleting the data that specifies that the operation is valid. Further, the operation system advance notice effect timer value may be initialized, and the operation system advance notice effect in-execution flag may be reset to the OFF state to set the end of execution of the operation advance notice effect.

Following the processing of step S947, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation of the push button 31B is the best timing of the operation valid period (for example, a period having a predetermined time width such as a period of 0.2 seconds). May be performed) (step S949). The best timing is predetermined.

For example, like the operation valid period, the best timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. For example, among the data included in the effect control pattern, the effect control execution data (data for executing effect) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is currently set. When the data specifying that is the best timing is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the present time is the best timing (that is, the operation on the push button 31B is the operation at the best timing). judge).

For example, as shown in FIG. 59, the bar B1 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the timing specifying image T1 is moved left and right within the bar B1 (for example, the timing specifying image T1 within the bar B1 is displayed during the effective operation period). If the bar B1 is moved to the left and reaches the left end of the bar B1, the timing specifying image T1 is moved to the right, and if the bar B1 is reached to the right end, the timing specifying image T1 is moved to the left, etc.). .. An area JS indicating the best timing is provided in the center of the bar B1, and the best timing is obtained when the push button 31B is operated when the timing specifying image T1 is in the area JS. The bar B1, the timing specifying image T1, and the area JS constitute a meter that notifies the best timing. When the image for instructing display at the timing when the push button 31B is operated is the image in which the timing specifying image T1 is within the area JS, the effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 31B at the best timing. The operation may be determined to be.

In addition, for example, when setting the timer initial value in the operation system advance notice effect timer, the range of the timer value that is the best timing corresponding to the initial value (for example, the timing specific image T1 is located within the region JS). Range of the timer value at this time, which is set in advance corresponding to the initial value of the timer.), and the range of the timer value at which the current timer value for the preliminary announcement effect of the operation system becomes the best timing. It may be determined whether or not it is within the range, and if it is within the range, it may be determined that the operation on the push button 31B is the operation at the best timing within the operation valid period.

Returning to FIG. If the operation is performed at the best timing (step S949; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the second hold display notice in the variable display being executed (step S950). For example, when the execution information “ST” is included in the data read in step S920 of the effect control pattern setting process in FIG. 56 and stored in the predetermined buffer, it is determined to execute the second hold display notice. If the execution information “ST” is not included, it is determined that the second hold display notice is not executed. If the data read in step S920 of the effect control pattern setting process in FIG. 56 includes the execution information “ST”, the second hold display notice execution flag (provided in RAM 122 is set in step S920, etc.). Is turned on, and the state of the flag is checked in step S950 to determine whether or not to execute the second hold display notice (if it is on, it is determined to be executed, If it is in the off state, it is determined that it is not executed, and the flag may be reset after the check).

When the second hold display notice is executed (step S950; Yes), the current effect control pattern is set to the target hold display pattern (for example, a buffer corresponding to the target flag that is turned on in the prefetch notice buffer). It rewrites the effect control pattern for executing the best timing effect of changing the color of the hold display pattern corresponding to the number (step S951). The best timing effect here is, for example, an image that notifies that the operation is the operation at the best timing after performing effect processing such as blinking, darkening, and brightening the entire image of the image display device 5. Is displayed, the color of the target hold display pattern is changed, and the second hold display notice is executed.

When the second hold display notice is not executed (step S950; No), the current effect control pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern for executing the best timing effect that does not change the color of the hold display symbol (step S952). The best timing effect here is, for example, an image that notifies that the operation is the operation at the best timing after performing effect processing such as blinking, darkening, and brightening the entire image of the image display device 5. Is displayed, but the color of the hold display design is not changed.

When the timer value for the operation-related notice effect is "0" (step S943; Yes), the timer value for the operation-related notice effect is initialized, and the operation-related notice effect executing flag is reset to the off state. , Set the end of execution of the operation notice production.

When the remaining period is 0.2 seconds or less (step S944; Yes), such as the operation system advance notice effect timer value is 0.2 seconds or less (step S944; Yes), the bar B1, the timing specifying image T1, and the area JS are the best. The control for hiding the meter or the like for notifying the timing is performed (that is, notifying that the operation valid period has ended) (step S956). After that, since the meters and the like are hidden, step S956 for the second time and thereafter may be skipped. When the player operates the push button 31B just before the end of the operation-related notice effect by the non-display of a meter or the like, the actual operation timing is the operation effective period even if the player intends to operate in the operation effective period. After the lapse of time, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the operation is not accepted from occurring.

When the operation system advance notice effect is not being executed (step S941; No) due to, for example, the operation system advance notice effect executing flag being off, the push button 31B is operated due to the absence of operation detection signal transmission. If not (step S945; No), if it is not within the operation effective period (production control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the current timer value of the production control process timer (for executing production) (Data) does not include data identifying that the current operation is within the valid period) (step S946; No), if the push button 31B is not operated at the best timing (performance control execution) If the data does not include data for identifying that the current timing is the best timing, or if the timing identification image T1 is not within the area JS when the push button 31B is operated, the current operation system advance notice effect timer value is set. If it is not within the range of the timer value that is the best timing) (step S949; No), after the processing of step S951 is performed, the processing of step S952 is performed, the processing of step S955 is performed, and then the processing of step S956 is performed. After the processing is executed, the processing of FIG. 58 ends.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation during variable display. Specifically, FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an effect screen when the selected effect or the second hold display notice is executed. When the decorative design is variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 59(A). The downward arrow indicates that the variable design is displayed). When the selection effect is executed, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move to the upper right of the screen, and options SEL1 to SEL3 are displayed (presented) as options (see FIG. 59(B)). Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern executes the super reach α. In this case, for example, an option SEL1 indicating that the super reach α is executed, an option SEL2 indicating that the super reach β is executed, and an option SEL3 indicating that the normal reach is executed are displayed and , Roulette display for sequentially highlighting each option is executed (see FIG. 59(B)). Further, below each option, a meter composed of a bar B1, a timing specifying image T1, and an area JS is displayed, and the timing specifying image T1 is displayed to move left and right in the bar B1 (when it reaches one end, The movement toward the other end is repeated) (see FIG. 59(B)).

When the push button 31B is pressed in the state of FIG. 59(B), the timing is the best timing (when the operation timing is the timing with the timing specific image T1 in the region JS), When the execution of the second hold display notice is determined, for example, after performing effect processing such as blinking, darkening, and brightening the entire image of the image display device 5, the operation is performed at the best timing. An image (image of “best timing!”) notifying that the target was displayed was displayed, the color of the target hold display pattern H(T) was changed, and the second hold display notice was executed to execute the best timing effect. (See FIG. 59(C)). At this time, the highlighted display remains at the option SEL1 and the selection of the option SEL1 is also notified (here, the highlighted display stops at the option SEL1 at any operation timing). Then, after that, the reach is established and the super reach α is executed (see FIG. 59(D)).

The timing when the push button 31B is pressed is the best timing, but when it is determined not to execute the second hold display notice, the entire image of the image display device 5 blinks, becomes darker, and becomes brighter. After performing effect processing such as, the image that notifies that the operation was the operation at the best timing (the image of "best timing!") is displayed, but the best timing effect that does not change the color of the hold display symbol To execute. At this time, similarly to the above, the highlighted display stops at the option SEL1 and the selection of the option SEL1 is also notified (here, the highlighted display stops at the option SEL1 at any operation timing). Then, after that, the reach is established and the super reach α is executed.

In the state of FIG. 59(B), when the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed is not the best timing (when the operation timing is the timing when the timing specific image T1 does not exist in the region JS), the second hold display notice Whether or not execution has been determined, the highlighted display remains on the option SEL1 and the selection of the option SEL1 is also notified (here, the highlighted display indicates the option SEL1 at any operation timing). Stop (see FIG. 59(E)). Then, after that, the reach is established and the super reach α is executed without changing the color of the hold display symbol (see FIG. 59(F)).

In the above description, the predetermined operation performed within the operation acceptance time of the continuous promotion effect is the operation of the push button 31B, but the predetermined operation is not limited to the operation of the push button 31B. For example, it may be an operation of the stick controller 31A. Further, the operation of the player may be accepted instead of accepting the operation of members such as the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a detection unit that detects a motion of a player touching, waving, or waving a hand, and executes a promotion failure effect or a promotion success effect when the above-described operation occurs. You may do so.

(1) As described above, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and a player's action (eg, a member included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (eg, push button) 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), detection means capable of detecting an operation of touching, waving, holding up, etc. (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the push button 31B). , A controller sensor unit 35A capable of detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A, detection means for detecting an action of the player touching, waving, or holding his hand), and a promotion notification for promoting the action of the player (For example, the process of step S834 in the promotion effect executing process (step S830) in FIGS. 40 to 43) and the like, which executes (for example, the promotion notification effect described in FIGS. 46 and 47). According to the detection result of the detection means, the specific effect (for example, determined in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG. 32, and the step of the promotion effect executing process (step S830) of FIGS. 40 to 43). It is possible to execute the promotion success effect executed in S855, step S865, or the like, the promotion failure effect executed in steps S856, S866, or the like, and set for a predetermined period (for example, the jackpot start process of FIG. 36). It is possible to execute special effects including the promotion notification and the specific effects (for example, promotion notification effects, promotion success effects, and probable change promotion effects including promotion failure effects) multiple times during the entire time (20.0 seconds, etc.) (for example, , And can be executed a plurality of times as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47), regardless of the operation mode of the player in the predetermined period, the promotion notification in the special effect executed last is executed at a common timing ( For example, when the player's action is not performed, as shown in FIG. 46(A), the final promotion notification (fourth promotion notification effect) is the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0). 17.0 seconds later When the player's motion is performed 1.0 seconds after the start of each operation reception, the final promotion notification (fifth promotion notification effect) as shown in FIG. 17.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0).When the player's motion is performed 0.5 seconds after the start of each operation reception, the operation is performed as shown in FIG. As shown, the last promotion notification (6th promotion notification effect) is the start of the first operation non-reception time (time It starts 17.0 seconds after (T0). That is, regardless of the operation mode of the player, the last promotion information to be executed is executed at a common timing).

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. That is, it is possible to maintain the interest in a more favorable manner as compared with the case where the promotion notification in the special effect executed last is started immediately.

(2) Further, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, and a player's operation (for example, a member included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a push button). 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), detection means capable of detecting an operation of touching, waving, holding up, etc. (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the push button 31B). , A controller sensor unit 35A capable of detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A, detection means for detecting an action of the player touching, waving, or holding his hand), and a promotion notification for promoting the action of the player (For example, the process of step S834 in the promotion effect executing process (step S830) in FIGS. 40 to 43) and the like, which executes (for example, the promotion notification effect described in FIGS. 46 and 47). According to the detection result of the detection means, the specific effect (for example, determined in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG. 32, and the step of the promotion effect executing process (step S830) of FIGS. 40 to 43). It is possible to execute the promotion success effect executed in S855 or Step S865, the promotion failure effect executed in Step S856 or Step S866, and the like, and within a predetermined fixed specific period (for example, in FIG. 36). Special production including promotion notification and specific production (for example, proactive notification production, promotion success production, probable change promotion production including promotion failure production, etc.) multiple times during the entire time (20.0 seconds) set in the jackpot start process. It can be executed (for example, can be executed a plurality of times as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47), and the timing of executing the promotion notification is changed according to the operation mode of the player in the specific period (for example, the game. When no person's motion is performed, the second promotion notification effect is started 7.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0) as shown in FIG. The first promotion notification effect is started 12.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0) When the player's action is performed 1.0 seconds after the start of each operation reception, As shown in 46(B), the second promotion notification effect is started 5.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0), and the third promotion notification effect is the first operation non-reception. The operation starts 8.0 seconds after the start of the time (time T0). When performed 5 seconds later, as shown in FIG. 47(A), the second promotion notification effect starts 4.5 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0), and the third promotion notification effect starts. The effect is started 7.0 seconds after the start of the first operation non-reception time (time T0). That is, the timing of executing the promotion notification is changed according to the operation mode of the player).

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. That is, since the timing of executing the promotion notification changes, the interest can be improved. For example, the earlier the operation is performed, the earlier the timing becomes, so that the satisfaction can be obtained.

(3) Further, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a player's action (for example, a member included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a push button). 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), detection means capable of detecting an operation of touching, waving, holding up, etc. (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the push button 31B). , A controller sensor unit 35A capable of detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A, detection means for detecting an action of the player touching, waving, or holding his hand), and a promotion notification for promoting the action of the player (For example, the process of step S834 in the promotion effect executing process (step S830) in FIGS. 40 to 43) and the like, which executes (for example, the promotion notification effect described in FIGS. 46 and 47). According to the detection result of the detection means, the specific effect (for example, determined in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG. 32, and the step of the promotion effect executing process (step S830) of FIGS. 40 to 43). It is possible to execute the promotion success effect executed in S855, step S865, etc., the promotion failure effect executed in step S856, step S866, etc., and set for a predetermined period (for example, in the jackpot start process of FIG. 36). It is possible to execute special effects including the promotion notification and the specific effects (for example, promotion notification effects, promotion success effects, and probable change promotion effects including promotion failure effects) multiple times during the entire time (20.0 seconds, etc.) (for example, , Can be executed a plurality of times as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47), and changes the number of times of execution of the promotion notification according to the operation mode of the player in the predetermined period (for example, if the player does not perform any operation). When not performed, the promotion notification effect is executed four times as shown in Fig. 46(A), and when the player's motion is performed 1.0 seconds after the start of each operation acceptance, it is shown in Fig. 46(B). As shown in the figure, the promotion notification effect is executed five times, and when the player's motion is performed 0.5 seconds after the start of each operation reception, the promotion notification effect is executed six times as shown in FIG. That is, the number of times the promotion notification is executed is changed according to the operation mode of the player).

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. That is, since the number of times of executing the promotion notification changes, the interest can be improved. For example, the faster the operation is performed, the more the number of times is increased, and thus the satisfaction can be obtained.

Although it has been described that the “predetermined period” in (1) and (3) above is, for example, the total time (20.0 seconds) set in the jackpot start process in FIG. 36, it is fixed in advance. However, the fixed period may not be a predetermined fixed period. For example, it may be a period until a certain condition is satisfied (an arbitrary period until the condition is satisfied). For example, a period until the number of times of a certain operation reaches a predetermined number (for example, a period until the number of operations of operating a lever or a stop button on a pachi-slot machine reaches a predetermined number, until a specific number of games is exhausted). Period, etc.). Also, for example, the period until it is determined as “end” in the determination process for determining (terminating) the “end” of the specific period (for example, in a pachi-slot machine, a period of a high probability state that is maintained until winning the falling lottery). Etc.).

(4) Further, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment stores a variable display that has not started yet as a reserve memory (for example, the first special figure reserve storage unit 151A and the second special figure shown in FIG. 11). The hold storage section 151B, the first start-winning-award command buffer 194A and the second start-winning-award command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13), and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means. Hold display means (for example, the process of step S910 of the prize-winning effect determination process shown in FIGS. 31 and 52).

With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the pending status.

(5) Further, in the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the detection means has a detection valid period (for example, operation acceptance time shown in FIGS. 46 and 47) capable of detecting the motion of the player, and the detection is valid. The period changes depending on the timing of the player's action. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(A), FIG. 46(B), FIG. 47(A), and FIG. 47(B), the operation reception time is changed according to the timing of the action of the player.

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the movement of the player.

(6) Also, the number of times the detection valid period is set changes depending on the timing of the action of the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(A), FIG. 46(B), FIG. 47(A), and FIG. 47(B), the number of times the operation reception time is set is changed according to the timing of the action of the player.

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the movement of the player.

(7) Further, in the gaming machine of (4), the hold display means displays the hold display when the operation timing of the player is a predetermined timing within the detection valid period by the detection means. Change. For example, when it is determined to execute the second hold display notice, when the best timing is determined in the process of step S949 in FIG. 58, the hold display mode is changed as shown in FIG. 59. ..

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the operation timing.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined operation is not performed even once when “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” is determined (when continuous promotion effect execution presence flag=“1”). 46A and FIG. 48, the mode in which the promotion failure effect is finally executed is described, but the mode is not limited to the mode in which the promotion failure effect is finally executed. For example, in a case where "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is determined" is determined and the predetermined operation is not performed once, the promotion failure effect may not be executed. The same applies to the case where "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is determined" (when continuous promotion effect execution presence flag = "2"). That is, when "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/promotion success effect) is determined" and the predetermined operation is not performed even once, the probability change promotion is not notified (for example, promotion success). It is also possible to adopt a mode of hiding without performing the effect).

Although the execution time of the promotion notification effect is shorter than the operation reception time in the above embodiment, the execution time of the promotion notification effect may be the same as the operation reception time. In addition, by making the execution time of the promotion notification effect shorter than the operation reception time (that is, by making the operation reception time longer than the execution time of the promotion notification effect), the end of the promotion notification (promotion notification effect) ( Immediately after the end), even if the player performs an operation, the operation can be surely detected. In addition, by making the execution time of the promotion notification effect shorter than the operation reception time, the player's dissatisfaction (such as dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the operation just before the end is not detected) is eliminated when the operation is just before the end, It is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction (satisfaction with the detection of an operation just before the end).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to counting the number of rounds on the main board 11 side (counting by the special winning opening number counter), the number of rounds is counted on the production control board 12 side (counting by the round number counter). However, the effect control board 12 side may grasp the number of rounds based on a command from the main board 11 (for example, a special winning opening opening notification command or the like).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when “execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect)” is determined, the probability variation promotion meter value KM is prevented from lighting up to MAX, and “continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect/ If it is determined that “execution successful promotion” is executed”, the probability variation promotion meter value KM is lit up to MAX, but promotion is finally successful due to the lighting pattern when the promotion failure production is executed. The degree of expectation (the degree of expectation that the promotion success effect will be executed thereafter) may be different. For example, when three lights are turned on by one operation, the promotion success effect may be executed at some timing until the end. That is, when "execution of continuous promotion effect (promotion failure effect) is determined", it is controlled to light one or two probability variation promotion meter values KM by one operation, and "continuous promotion" is performed. When "execution of production (promotion failure production/promotion success production)" is determined, control may be performed to turn on one to three probability variation promotion meter values KM by one operation. Note that, in FIGS. 48 and 49, the value (scale) of the probability variation promotion meter value KM has 6 levels, but it may be 5 levels or less, or 7 levels or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the success/failure of the probability variation promotion is reported using the probability variation promotion meter value KM, but the notification mode of success/failure of the probability variation promotion is not limited to this. An image other than the probability variation promotion meter value KM may be displayed on the image display device 5 to notify the success or failure of the probability variation promotion. The success or failure of the probability change promotion may be notified by the sound from the speaker 8, the light emission of the lamp 9, or the operation of a structure (an accessory such as a figure). As a result, the interest can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46(A) and 48, when there is no operation within the operation acceptance period (excluding the last operation acceptance period) (when the operation acceptance period times out). Does not execute the promotion failure production or the promotion success production, but as in the case where the operation is performed, either the promotion failure production or the promotion success production is executed depending on the value of the continuous promotion production execution presence/absence flag. Good. As a result, expectations can be increased even when there is no operation.

In addition, when the probability change promotion has been decided (when the continuous promotion effect execution presence flag = "2"), there is no operation within the operation acceptance period (excluding the last operation acceptance period) (operation acceptance period). If there is an operation, as in the case where there is an operation, in the mode in which either the promotion failure effect or the promotion success effect is executed, the promotion success effect depends on whether there is an operation or not. The execution rate may be different. For example, the ratio of executing the promotion success effect may be higher when the operation is performed than when the operation is not performed. Thereby, the expectation after the operation can be increased.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first round in which the continuous promotion effect is executed, even if 29.5 seconds (see FIG. 23(B)) have not elapsed, the winning upper limit determination in which the winning number count value is predetermined is determined. When the value (“10” in this embodiment) is reached, the process ends (see FIG. 24). Therefore, in order to secure the execution time of the continuous promotion effect, the winning number count value may not easily reach the predetermined winning limit determination value. The pattern (mode) of opening and closing the one-round special winning opening for executing the continuous promotion effect is, for example, short-term (for example, about 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (for example, 1.0 seconds)→short-term (for example, 0. It may be opened→closed (for example, about 1.0 second)→(hereinafter, repeated) for about 1 second).

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the continuous promotion effect is executed in the first round has been described, but the continuous promotion effect may be executed in the second round and thereafter. Further, the continuous promotion effect may be executed during the fanfare effect or the ending effect. Further, the continuous promotion effect may be executed in a plurality of periods. For example, when the probability change promotion is determined (when the continuous promotion effect execution flag is “2”), the promotion success effect is not executed in the first round (for example, the first round) and the subsequent rounds (for example, 7 rounds). The promotion success effect may be executed by eyes. That is, the promotion failure effect and the promotion success effect may be executed so as to span a plurality of rounds (over a plurality of rounds). As a result, it is possible to appropriately maintain the expectation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mode of the hold display is changed at the best timing has been described (see FIGS. 58 and 59). The decision rate of promotion failure production may be different. For example, when the bar B1 as shown in FIG. 59 is displayed as the promotion notification effect and the probability variation promotion is determined (continuous promotion effect execution presence/absence flag=“2”), when the operation is at the best timing, The promotion success effect may be determined at a higher rate than when the operation is not performed at the best timing. As a result, the interest in the operation timing can be improved.

In the above (1), (2), and (3), it has been described that the "specific effect" is a promotion success effect, a promotion failure effect, or the like, but the "specific effect" includes at least a promotion success effect. It should be. That is, it is not necessary to execute the promotion of promotion failure. For example, whether or not to execute the promotion failure effect may be determined according to the status of the round (for example, the remaining time until the end of the round, the progress status such as the number of remaining prizes up to the upper limit number of the end of the round). Further, for example, the promotion failure effect may not always be executed regardless of the situation of the round. Thereby, the execution period of the continuous promotion effect can be guaranteed regardless of the situation of the round.

Further, in the above (1), (2), and (3), it has been described that the “special effect” is, for example, the probability variation promotion effect, but the “special effect” is not limited to the probability variation promotion effect.

For example, the “special effect” may be another promotion effect that increases (promotes) an advantageous value that is advantageous to the player. That is, when there is a first advantageous value and a second advantageous value that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous value as the value added in the gaming machine, the above (1) or (( 2) and the "special effect" in the above (3), the promotion effect (for example, whether to increase) the value to be added (promotion) such as the first advantageous value → the second advantageous value. Promotional performance for notifying whether or not it is also included. For example, in the "special effect", there is also a promotion effect (round promotion effect) regarding whether or not to increase the number of rounds, such as 8R normal jackpot (first advantageous value) → 16R normal jackpot (second advantageous value). included. In addition, whether or not to increase the number of time-savings in the "special effect", for example, 8R normal big hit with 30 hour reductions (first advantageous value) → 8R normal big hit with 100 time reductions (second advantageous value) Also includes promotion production related to. In addition, when the mode (so-called ST machine mode) in which the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is continued until the special figure game of a predetermined number of times (ST number) is exhausted (a so-called ST machine mode) is performed, ST30 times 8R probability variation big hit (first advantageous value)→ST100 times 8R probability variation big hit (second advantage value), such as promotion effect regarding whether to increase the number of STs. Further, in the case of a pachi-slot machine, the "special effect" is a promotion effect regarding whether to increase the value of the bonus, such as REG bonus (first advantageous value) → BIG bonus (second advantageous value). Is also included. In the "special effect", for example, 30 times (first advantageous value) → 100 times (second advantageous value) such as AT or ART or RT (hereinafter referred to as AT), pseudo BIG bonus, additional zone It also includes promotion production regarding whether or not to increase the number of initial games and the number of initial stocks. Also, the "special effect" is said to be from the high-accuracy mode (first advantageous value) that is easy to win various bonuses, AT, etc., the additional zone, etc. Includes promotion performance related to whether or not to increase expectation. Further, the "special effect" relates to whether or not to increase the continuation rate of the additional zone such as AT, for example, 40% (first advantageous value) → 60% (second advantageous value). Promotional production is also included.

Further, for example, the “special effect” may be an effect that produces an advantageous value that is advantageous to the player. That is, when one or more types of advantageous value exist as the value to be imparted in the gaming machine, a certain advantageous value is generated in the "special effect" in the above (1), (2), or (3). Effects related to whether or not (newly added) are also included (for example, a notification effect that notifies whether or not to cause. A notification effect that notifies that to cause or the like). For example, the “special effect” also includes effects related to whether or not to newly generate various kinds of big hits (an example of advantageous value) such as the 8R regular big hit and the 15R probability variation big hit. For example, an effect that informs about the possibility of a long-distance resort in the big hit game state is also included in the "special effect". In other words, when it is possible to accept multiple operations during a round or during an ending production, etc., a notification that confirms (or reliability) the jackpot after the completion of the jackpot according to each operation. Is also equivalent to "special production". Further, for example, the "special effect" may be performed during the fluctuation instead of during the big hit game state. For example, when it is set to accept multiple operations during the reach, etc., depending on each operation, the effect of notifying the confirmation (or reliability) of the jackpot in the reach is also a "special effect". Equivalent to. In addition, in the case of a pachi-slot machine, various bonuses, ATs, pseudo-BIG bonuses, additional zones, etc., high-accuracy mode and ultra-high-accuracy mode (each of which is an example of advantageous value) are newly generated in the "special effect" The production regarding whether to perform or not is also included.

In addition, for example, the "special effect" is an effect that causes a value different from the game value (such as the advantageous value on the payout as described above) (or an effect that increases (promotes) a value different from the game value). ). The value different from the game value is, for example, a digital content such as a special image or sound, an experience value capable of changing the background, equipment, music, or the like. That is, the "special effect" is a successful (confirmed) effect of imparting digital content or experience value (or an effect of changing the imparted digital content to a higher rank or an effect of increasing the imparted experience value). May be.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device. It is possible to arbitrarily change and correct various performance operations including the display operation of the display 20 and the normal figure reservation display 25C without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is controlled and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. That is, the derivation display of the big hit symbol is an advantageous condition that leads to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the big hit gaming state and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed has been described, but the special variable winning ball device 7 is also used in other cases. May be opened. For example, the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 may be opened by providing a collision probability (sudden probability change) that is controlled when the collision probability symbol is displayed in a derived manner. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled when the small hit symbol is displayed in a derived manner.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of big hit (first big hit, second big hit) is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining big hit type, but the condition for determining the kind of big hit is this. Not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing through) the specific area. .. For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal jackpot are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area. In the case of such a mode, the promotion effect (effect of promotion to a state where it is easy to settle on a probability variation big hit) is executed based on the determination that the round game in which the game ball easily enters the specific area is executed. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled on the basis of the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but the big hit game state is controlled. The embodiment to be performed is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second starting winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and a big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball has entered (passed through) the specified area. You can stay in it.

In addition, in the said embodiment, although the aspect which variably displays several types of special symbols, such as a number or a symbol of 0-9, and displays and displays a display result was shown, variably display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special symbol that is variably displayed may be different from the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the special symbols that are not included in the varying plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, or the special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as the variable display result in the varying plural types of special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be adopted. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting/extinguishing may be alternately repeated). That is, the variable display may be performed by repeating lighting and extinguishing. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be finally displayed (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed. May be The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, but A:B=100%:0%. It is a concept that includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). In addition, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, one change when starting the change. Although the example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc. after reaching the reach (so-called the first when the reach does not occur). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the production control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

In the above embodiment, a random number determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table) is stored in the main board 11, and the random numbers extracted in the main board 11 at the time of winning the start prize. Based on the numerical values (MR1 to MR3), the main substrate 11 refers to the random number determination table to determine the random number (determine whether or not to be a big hit, determine the variation category, and The example in which the performance control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice production based on the received determination result is described above. The manner of executing the read-ahead notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the random number value determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random number value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command capable of specifying the random value from the main board 11). To the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random number value determination table based on the received random value to obtain the random value. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the judgment result of the judgment processing. That is, you may perform the determination process of a random value in the production control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed by both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and perform the random number value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to be a big hit, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of big hit, and at the same time, outputs the random number value. You may make it receive the determination result of the variation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

Further, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or by changing the update range of each random number.

Further, for example, by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by the recorded information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given and is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area by using the gaming score or the gaming score provided by a prize for the game.

Further, in the above, an example of using a game medium as the game machine has been described, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game medium such as a game ball. It is also possible to apply to an enclosed game machine that encloses the item and gives a score when the condition for giving the prize is satisfied.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Frame for gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning prize memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Prize winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A First starting opening switch 22B Second starting opening switch 23 Count switch 100 Game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I/O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display Control Unit 124 Random Number Circuit 125 I/O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A promotion notification executing means for executing a promotion notification for promoting the operation of the player,
It is possible to execute a specific effect according to the detection result of the detection means,
Special effects including promotion notification and specific effects can be executed three or more times within a predetermined period,
The special effect is executed last before the third special effect executed in the predetermined period, the second special effect executed before the third special effect, and the second special effect. Including the first special effect,
The promotion notification in the second special effect can be executed at different start timings when the detecting unit detects the motion and when the detecting unit does not detect the motion in the first special effect. Yes,
The promotion notification in the third special effect is the same in the second special effect and the first special effect when the detecting unit detects the motion and when the detecting unit does not detect the motion. It can be executed in the notification mode and at the same start timing,
Even when the detection means detects the motion at different timings in the second special effect and the first special effect, the notification of the promotion in the third special effect is the same and the same. Ri executable der at the start timing,
The specific effect is
In the first special effect and the second special effect, it is possible to execute in response to the detection of the motion by the detection means,
In the third special effect, it is possible to execute in the case where the motion is detected by the detecting means and the case where the motion is not detected by the detecting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.