JP6785187B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game.

The conventional gaming machine includes a first detecting means (first effect operating means) and a second detecting means (second effect operating means) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and the game is played by the first detecting means. There are cases in which the same effect can be executed depending on whether the motion by the player is detected or the motion by the player is detected by the second detection means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-217766

However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that the effect of production cannot be enhanced.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the effect of production.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a third detection means different from the first detection means and the second detection means. Includes detection means and
A specific effect (for example, repeated hits) based on the fact that at least the movement of the player is detected by the first detection means or the second detection means over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds which is a long press determination interval). Specific effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect process and the cheek effect process) that can execute the display mode of the corresponding meter toward the final mode).
During the execution period of the predetermined effect, the special effect execution means that executes the special effect based on the detection of the player's movement by the first detection means regardless of the detection from the second detection means.
A specific display execution means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the detection means, and a specific display execution means.
With
Before SL particular effect execution means, said first period is shorter than the predetermined period in either one of the first detecting means and said second detecting means (e.g., 0.15 seconds) operation over is detected Later, when the operation is detected over a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period on the other side, the total of the first period and the second period is equal to or greater than the predetermined period. If the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for 0.15 seconds and then presses and holds the second push button for 0.05 seconds without executing the specific effect (for example, the first period total does not run the update barrage corresponding meter according despite being automatic barrage 0.2 seconds long press determination interval portion between the second period),
The specific display execution means is
During execution of the variable display, as the specific display, a first specific display corresponding to the first detection means and a display corresponding to the third detection means, which are more expected than the first specific display. 2 Specific display and can be displayed,
After displaying the first specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the first detection means, the first specific display is displayed on the second specific display when an action effect acting on the first specific display is executed. It is characterized by changing to <br />.
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed based on at least the movement of the player being detected a predetermined number of times by the first detection means or the second detection means.
Based on at least the movement of the player being detected by the first detection means or the second detection means over a specific period, it is considered that a specific number of movements have been detected, and the total of the movements deemed to have been detected. Is possible to execute the specific effect based on the predetermined number of times.
When the movement of the player is detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means, the number of movements detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means is added up. The specific effect can be executed,
When the movement of the player is detected in both the first detection means and the second detection means over the specific period, the player is detected by either the first detection means or the second detection means. It may be considered that the operation of is detected over the specific period.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A first detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a third detection means different from the first detection means and the second detection means. Includes detection means and
A specific effect (for example, repeated hits) based on the fact that at least the movement of the player is detected by the first detection means or the second detection means over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds which is a long press determination interval). Specific effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect process and the cheek effect process) that can execute the display mode of the corresponding meter toward the final mode).
During the execution period of the predetermined effect, the special effect execution means that executes the special effect based on the detection of the player's movement by the first detection means regardless of the detection from the second detection means.
A specific display execution means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the detection means, and a specific display execution means.
With
The specific effect executing means is after the operation is detected in either the first detecting means or the second detecting means for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period. On the other hand, when the operation is detected over a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period, even if the sum of the first period and the second period is equal to or more than the predetermined period. When the specific effect is not executed (for example, when the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for 0.15 seconds and then presses and holds the second push button for 0.05 seconds, the first period and the first period and the first Even though the total of the two periods is 0.2 seconds, which is the long press judgment interval, the update of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by automatic repeated hits is not executed),
The specific display execution means is
During execution of the variable display, as the specific display, a first specific display corresponding to the first detection means and a display corresponding to the third detection means, which are more expected than the first specific display. 2 Specific display and can be displayed,
After displaying the first specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the first detection means, the first specific display is displayed on the second specific display when an action effect acting on the first specific display is executed. It is characterized by displaying a promotion display that encourages the player to move .
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed based on at least the movement of the player being detected a predetermined number of times by the first detection means or the second detection means.
Based on at least the movement of the player being detected by the first detection means or the second detection means over a specific period, it is considered that a specific number of movements has been detected, and the total of the movements deemed to have been detected. Is possible to execute the specific effect based on the predetermined number of times.
When the movement of the player is detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means, the number of movements detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means is added up. The specific effect can be executed,
When the movement of the player is detected in both the first detection means and the second detection means over the specific period, the player is detected by either the first detection means or the second detection means. It may be considered that the operation of is detected over the specific period.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1.
The cut-in effect shown in FIG. 14 by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special effect (for example, displaying a cut-in image) based on the detection of the player's movement by the detection means. The part that executes the process)
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect when the movement of the player is detected by the first detecting means, and when the movement of the player is detected by the second detecting means, the special effect executing means can execute the special effect. The special effect cannot be executed (as shown in FIG. 14, in the cut-in effect process, the cut-in image is displayed in response to the operation of the first push button 31B, while the operation of the second push button 32 is performed. Then the part where the cut-in image is not displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special effect is executed only when the movement of the player is detected by the first detection means, the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 and means 2.
A vibrating means (for example, a vibrating motor 37) capable of vibrating based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player is provided.
The strength of vibration felt by the player when the operation with respect to the first detection means is performed while the vibrating means is vibrating, and the strength of vibration felt by the player when the operation with respect to the second detection means is performed. The vibrating means can be vibrated (for example, in FIG. 19B), the first push button 31B vibrates due to the drive (vibration) of the vibration motor 37, while the second push button 32 vibrates. Not part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect can be enhanced by different vibration intensities between the first detecting means and the second detecting means.
The difference in vibration intensity includes that one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means vibrates and the other detecting means does not vibrate.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to 3.
The specific effect executing means is
In the detection valid period in which the operation can be detected by the detection means, if the operation is detected by the detection means before the lapse of the specific period, the specific effect is performed even after the lapse of the specific period based on the operation. It is feasible (for example, as shown in the first modification, the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 by the player are detected from the start of the operation acceptance period to the elapse of a predetermined period. In this case, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to the final mode by automatic continuous hits as in the above embodiment),
When the operation is detected by the detection means after the elapse of the specific period, the specific effect cannot be executed based on the operation (for example, the player determines after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the operation acceptance period. When the operation of the first push button 31B or the operation of the second push button 32 is detected, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is not updated)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by providing a case where the specific effect can be executed and a case where the specific effect cannot be executed based on whether or not the specific period has elapsed within the detection valid period.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to 4.
A specific display execution means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the detection means is provided.
The specific display execution means is
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, an image of the first push button 31B) and a second specific display (for example, an image of the stick controller 31A), which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, are displayed. Can be displayed and
After displaying the first specific display, the second specific display can be displayed by executing an action effect acting on the specific display (for example, as shown in the second modification, the first push button 31B). The part where the image of the first push button 31B changes to the image of the stick controller 31A by acting on the image of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the action can be improved by paying the player attention to whether or not the action effect is executed.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice production decision processing. (A) is a diagram showing a table for determining a notice effect type, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect contents of each notice effect type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the cut-in effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a table for determining a cut-in effect type, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect content of each cut-in effect type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cut-in effect processing. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a jackpot display process, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect contents of each notification effect type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the difference between the push button operation in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the long press performance of each push button. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notice effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit in the notice effect, and (C) is a notice. It is explanatory drawing when the 1st push button and the 2nd push button are repeatedly hit in the production. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is long-pressed in the advance notice effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is long-pressed in the advance notice effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the first push button and the second push button are pressed and held at the same time in the advance notice effect, and (B) is the second push after the first push button is long pressed in the advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing when the button is pressed and held. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect, and (C) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit. It is explanatory drawing when the 1st push button and the 2nd push button are repeatedly hit in the production. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is long-pressed in the notification effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is long-pressed in the notification effect. (A) is an explanatory view when the first push button and the second push button are pressed and held at the same time in the notification effect, and (B) is the second push after the first push button is pressed and held in the notification effect. It is explanatory drawing when the button is pressed and held. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the advance notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the advance notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the cut-in effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the notification effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the notification effect.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (rear) side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1". Further, in this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) is roughly divided into a game board 2 (gauge board) constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. ) And. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball is launched from a ball launching device and driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and each of them is used in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". The present invention is not limited, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those that are turned on by the 7-segment LED and those that are turned off may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is the "second special symbol". Also called.

Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), and the types may be the same. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variablely display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99", respectively. However, each of the segments indicating "00" to "99" may be configured to display "00" to "99" in an invisible and randomly arranged display.

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three are corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area which is a plurality of variable display units such as, the effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol) which is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each is variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of either the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, "left". , "Middle", and "Right", the effect symbol variation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, the final effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect display device 5.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. Synchronized with the special figure game, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and the final effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "deriving"). It should be noted that the variation display may be temporarily stopped during the variation display of the effect symbol.

There are eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number of types as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as "big hit" combinations and "missing" combinations can be configured (for example, seven types). 9 types, etc.).

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, by the time the final effect symbol is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", or the effect symbol In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smallest to the largest. When the scroll display is performed and the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the effect symbol having the minimum symbol number (for example, "1") is subsequently displayed.

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening (entering). The hold memory display generated based on the start winning by entering) is changed to a round blue display.

In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The number of reserved storages in the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved storages in the first special figure and the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is particularly referred to as the total number of reserved storages.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded open state where it is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening changes into an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) 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 detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 that has been opened, the game ball passes through another winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing 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 large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect LEDs 9 are provided around the game area.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls paid out by renting so that they can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. (Striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The member forming the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. 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 (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation stick.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A has two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a first push button 31B that can be operated by a player by pressing, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). ing. The first first push button 31B may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the first push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the arrangement position of the first push button 31B.

The first push button 31B has a built-in vibration motor 37 for vibrating the first push button 31B and a button LED 36 for causing the first push button 31B to emit light. The vibration motor 37 is connected to the effect control board 12, and the button LED 36 is connected to the LED control board 14, which will be described later.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle H (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle H adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle H may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device and a touch ring (touch sensor). Further, a second push button 32 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a position in the vicinity of the ball striking operation handle H in the game machine frame 3. The second push button 32 may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35C for detecting a player's pressing operation on the second push button 32 may be provided inside the gaming machine frame 3 or the like at the position where the second push button 32 is arranged.

The second push button 32 of this embodiment is a so-called hidden button, which is less likely to be known to players and the like as compared with the first push button 31B. Therefore, the first push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate so as to be easily visible to the player, whereas the second push button 32 is more visible to the player than the first push button 31B. It is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3 which is difficult to see.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and an LED control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. 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, an interface board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2.

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 a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function capable of inputting an output signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, and the like. It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the outside. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for producing the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts of the above to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a speaker based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing to output audio from 8L and 8R. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is driven to turn on / off the game effect LED 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with an LED driver circuit that performs the above.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball, such as a sensor. Just do it. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 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. As the effect control command of this embodiment, for example, a first fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start of the first special figure, a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start of the second special figure, and a fluctuation Fluctuation pattern specification command for specifying the pattern (variation display time), variation for specifying the variation display result (whether or not the variation display result is a jackpot, and the jackpot type when the variation display result is a jackpot) Display result specification command, symbol confirmation command to specify the stop of the variable display of the effect symbol, game state specification command to specify the current game state, jackpot start specification command to specify the start of the jackpot, big prize A command to specify that the mouth is open, a command to specify that the big prize opening is open, a command to specify after the big prize opening is open, and a command to specify the end of the jackpot. Big hit end designation command, 1st start opening prize designation command to specify winning to the 1st start winning opening, 2nd starting opening winning designation command to specify winning to the 2nd start winning opening, 1st hold A first hold storage number notification command for notifying the storage number, a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second hold storage number, and the like are provided.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides the area, the CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103.

On the main board 11, various random values such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a random number value MR4 for determining a general figure display result are used. Numerical data is controlled so that it can be counted. The random number circuit 104 may be any one capable of counting numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4, and the CPU 103 may use software for various random numbers not counted by the random number circuit 104. It suffices to count by updating the numerical data of.

For example, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination are used. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 is a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown). The numerical data indicating the above 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 such as a special symbol 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 "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation" when the variation display result is "big hit". It is a random value, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "off", the variation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", respectively. In addition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the fluctuation display result is a "big hit".

A normal reach reach effect is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit", and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach". There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

The special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β, which are the super reach fluctuation patterns. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 is configured with table data that constitutes a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals that are various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be used is stored.

The display result determination table is stored in the ROM 101 of this embodiment. The display result determination table sets the variable display result as a "big hit" and puts it in a big hit game state before the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. It is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control based on a random number value MR1. In the display result determination table of this embodiment, a numerical value (value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are the characteristics of the "big hit". It is assigned to the figure display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed, the probability that it is determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Compared with (about 1/300 in this embodiment), the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1/30 in this embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), the probability of being determined to control the jackpot game state is higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot game state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2, or the random number value MR3 A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern to any of the above-mentioned variation patterns based on the variation pattern is also stored.

In this embodiment, the allocation of the judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" is different depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. .. That is, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, there is no assignment to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds, and "probable variable big hit B" does not occur in the variable display of the second special figure. By setting this, the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control allows the game ball to easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the frequent occurrence of "" and the deterioration of the game entertainment. The setting example is only an example, and a jackpot type other than "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot" may be provided, and the determination ratio of each jackpot, the presence or absence of determination, etc. May be set appropriately.

Further, as the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101, it was determined in advance that the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits used when it was predetermined to be "big hit" and the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits were "missing". A variation pattern determination table for deviation, which is sometimes used, is prepared in advance. In this embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more likely to be determined when a big hit occurs than when a big hit occurs, and the possibility of a big hit (reliability and expectation) is higher when a reach occurs. At the same time, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, there is a higher possibility that the super reach will be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than the normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is better. However, in order to increase the possibility of a probability variation jackpot (reliability and expectation), determination values corresponding to each variation pattern are set in the variation pattern determination table for jackpot and the variation pattern determination table for deviation.

The deviation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved storages and the time saving state, and the total number of holding storages corresponds to 2 to 4 depending on the number of reserved storages and the time saving state. By determining the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern of shortening, the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern of shortening corresponding to the total number of stored storages of 5 to 8, and the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern of shortening corresponding to the time saving state. As the total number of reserved memories increases, shorter fluctuation patterns are more likely to be executed. That is, the number of fluctuations per unit time increases, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unnecessary start-up prizes and during time reduction control ( In the time saving state), more fluctuation patterns of non-reach out of shortening corresponding to the time saving state are determined than when the time saving control is not executed, and the number of fluctuations per unit time increases, so that the next big hit is reached. The period of time can be shortened, and the player's feeling of being in a row can be improved.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). , When the power is turned on again, the data indicating the progress state of the game, such as the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special figure process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, will be inherited. do it.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated, but the first starting winning is not yet started. As the hold data of the special figure game using the special figure, the first special figure hold storage unit for storing the random value MR1, the random value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3, and the like, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B are formed. Random value MR1 as the pending data of the special figure game using the second special figure that has not been started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. , The second special figure holding storage unit that stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3, the normal figure holding storage unit, and the state can be updated according to the progress of the game such as the special figure process flag. A game control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags, a game control timer setting unit provided with various counters used to control the progress of the game, and a game control timer setting unit for controlling the progress of the game. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used, and various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game are provided. It is equipped with a game control buffer setting unit.

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components are executed by executing the effect control program read from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120. For example, as a process for controlling these effect operations, a reception process in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. The transmission process of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, various random numbers (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining the execution / non-execution of various effects, the type of effect, etc. are set as in the main board 11. Has been done. Further, in the ROM 121, in addition to the effect control program, various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution / non-execution of various effects, type of effect, and the like are determined. Table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables, pattern data that constitutes an effect control pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern, and the like are stored.

Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol change corresponds to each variation pattern, and the variation display of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effects such as operations and reach effects.

Further, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and various effect operations. The effect control timer setting unit and the effect control counter setting unit provided with multiple types of timers and counters used to control the progress of the effect, and the data used to control the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. It is equipped with an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storing are provided.

In this embodiment, a storage area (buffer number "1-1") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. ~ "Area corresponding to" 1-4 ") and storage area (buffer numbers" 2-1 "to" 2- "corresponding to the maximum value (for example," 4 ") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. An area corresponding to "4") is provided, and data constituting a hold storage buffer capable of specifying the status of hold storage at that time is stored, and a first hold storage display is performed based on the data of the hold storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process. In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 states the detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. For games such as switch processing to determine, main side error processing that performs abnormality diagnosis of pachinko game machine 1 and can generate a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result, predetermined information output processing, random number values MR1 to MR4 By controlling game random number update processing for updating at least a part of random numbers by software, special symbol process processing, and display operation on the ordinary symbol display 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED), the ordinary symbol Normal symbol process processing that performs fluctuation display and tilting operation settings of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and sends control commands from the main board 11 to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 (output). Execute command control processing.

In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process. After that, according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing, jackpot opening pre-processing, jackpot opening processing, Select and execute either the jackpot opening post-processing or the jackpot end processing.

In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a prize, the random values MR1, MR2, MR3 is extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit when it is the first start prize, and when it is the second start prize, the second special figure reservation storage unit is stored. Store at the top level of free entries in.

The special symbol normal processing is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variation display result is a “big hit” before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol) is set according to the variable display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1".

The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit". It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In the special symbol change processing, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol starts to change. It includes processing to measure. When the change elapsed time of the special symbol reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". The special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is set to "29 seconds", and the number of opening of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "non-probable big hit" or "probable change". If it is a big hit A, it is set to "16 times". On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "5". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

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

The jackpot release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending a jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed has elapsed. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end processing, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read out, and whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B" is determined. Identify. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", a setting (set of probability variation flag) for starting probability variation control is performed.

In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time reduction control (the set of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control are supported in advance. The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). ). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first performs a command analysis process (S54). In the command analysis process, which command is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer is analyzed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. Then, a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage contents of the hold storage buffer. The hold display update process for updating the display is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern specification command is received in the command analysis process. If the variation pattern specification command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Processing during effect symbol change (S75): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76): Control to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception wait process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S78).

Process during big hit game (S78): Control during big hit game. For example, when the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or the designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer. The various command data and various flags that exist are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start is started. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the second special figure hold storage in the command buffer 194A received at the time of winning are shifted upward by one buffer number ( S274). The contents of the buffer number "1" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

In this embodiment, when the received variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the production symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with. Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of the production symbols such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the fourth variation display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, an effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result specification command corresponding to the loss, the combination of the effect symbols (the missed symbols) in which the three symbols are not uniform is determined as the stop symbol.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining the stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 6 to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (S277). In this embodiment, in the advance notice effect determination process, as will be described later, the player repeatedly presses the push buttons (first push button 31B and second push button 32) to display an image on the effect display device 5. An example is an example of a mode in which an effect combining an effect and an image display effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as these advance notice effects, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise or , The execution of the group notice or the like in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area may be determined. When determining the advance notice effect of these different modes, the timing for starting the notice effect differs depending on the mode of the notice effect. Therefore, a different period according to the mode of the notice effect is set in the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect, which will be described later. do it.

In the advance notice effect determination process of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation display result and the variation pattern (S291). The variation display result is a variation for storing the variation display result specification command for specifying the variation display result (missing, probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. Display result specification command This can be specified by the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the advance notice effect is a big hit (probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, non-probability change big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Therefore, specifically, the variable display result is a big hit (probability change big hit A). , Probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot) is specified by the variation display result specification command, and whether the variation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the variation pattern specification command. Just do it.

Then, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is extracted, and whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the type of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is executed are determined using the table for determining the advance notice effect type shown in FIG. 7 (A) (S292). ).

In this embodiment, the random number for determining the advance notice effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, although it is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100 of the number of judgment values of the random number for determining the advance notice effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is appropriately set. You just have to decide. Further, a random number counter for determining the advance notice effect for generating these random numbers for determining the advance notice effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the advance notice effect is updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number update process.

In this embodiment, as a notice effect, as shown in FIG. 7B, an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button 31B (for example, FIG. An operation promotion image including “continuous hitting!” Shown in 26 (B) and a continuous hitting compatible meter are displayed on the effect display device 5, and repeated hitting is supported according to the number of repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The continuous striking effect of increasing the display amount of the meter is executed in the first half, and the image A is displayed on the effect display device 5 in response to the repeated striking of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the continuous striking effect. In response to the advance notice effect A for executing the image display effect A in the second half and the continuous hitting effect being executed in the first half and the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 being repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the continuous hitting effect. It is possible to execute the advance notice effect B for executing the image display effect B to be displayed on the effect display device in the latter half.

In this embodiment, two types of advance notice effects A and B are provided as the effect types of the advance notice effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the advance notice effects include. Three or more types of production may be provided.

In the notice effect A and the notice effect B, if the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are not repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the continuous hit effect, the image display effect is not executed.

Further, during the execution of the continuous hitting effect of the present embodiment, in addition to the repeated hitting of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 by the player a plurality of times, the player first push button 31B And the long press operation of the second push button 32 can be regarded as a continuous hit, and an automatic continuous hit can be executed. The long-press operation refers to an operation in which the player continuously executes the operation (pressing operation) of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32.

In the table for determining the type of advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable display result is a big hit for each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "no advance notice effect". , When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, and when the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, different determination values are assigned so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIG. 7A.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 25 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A" and 65 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B". Ten judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect". In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect B" is assigned. Twenty determination values are assigned to "no effect". When the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", 10 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" is assigned. Thirty determination values are assigned to "none".

By assigning the judgment values in this way, when a big hit occurs in the fluctuation display, the advance notice effect is more easily executed than when the super reach is off or the normal reach is off, and the "notice effect B" is set. It is easier to execute. Further, in the case where the super reach is out of order, the "notice effect A" is easily executed. In the case of out of normal reach, "no notice effect" is easier to determine than in the case of a big hit or out of super reach.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the notice effect type determination table is set, when a big hit occurs in the fluctuation display, "notice" is compared with the case where the super reach is lost and the normal reach is lost. It is set so that "Direction B" is easily determined, and in the case where the super reach is out of order, "Preliminary effect A" is set to be more easily determined than in the case of other normal reach out of order. There is. On the other hand, when the normal reach is lost in the fluctuation display, it is set so that "no notice effect" is more easily determined than in the case where the fluctuation display is a big hit or the super reach is off.

With this setting, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Further, in the advance notice effect, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the advance notice effect B is executed than when the advance notice effect A is executed.

The jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a "big hit", the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a "big hit", and each notice effect is executed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities that the result is "off".

Returning to FIG. 6, in S293, it is determined in S292 whether or not one of the advance notice effects has been decided, that is, whether or not either "notice effect A" or "notice effect B" has been determined. .. Here, when neither the "notice effect A" nor the "notice effect B" has been determined, that is, when "no advance notice effect" is determined, the advance notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when either "notice effect A" or "notice effect B" is determined, the process proceeds to S294 to store the determined type of advance notice effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, and then the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 5, after the advance notice effect determination process of S277, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has set the advance notice effect execution decision flag in S278, that is, "notice effect A" in the advance notice effect determination process of S277. It is determined whether or not any of the advance notice effects of "notice effect B" has been decided.

If the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, a value corresponding to the period until the start of the advance notice effect is set in the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect (S279), and the advance notice effect execution decision flag is cleared. Then (S280), the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279 and S280.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in effect determination process shown in FIG. 8 to determine whether or not to execute the cut-in effect in the variation display (S281).

In the advance notice effect determination process of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified in S291 of the advance notice effect determination process is a super reach variation pattern ( S601). When the specified fluctuation pattern is not the super reach fluctuation pattern (S601; N), the cut-in effect determination process is terminated, and when the specified fluctuation pattern is the super reach fluctuation pattern (S601; Y), the fluctuation display is performed. The result is specified (S602). The variation display result is a variation for storing the variation display result specification command for specifying the variation display result (missing, probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. Display result specification command This can be specified by the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area.

Then, a random number for determining the cut-in effect is extracted, and whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the type of the cut-in effect when the cut-in effect is executed are determined by using the cut-in effect type determination table shown in FIG. 9 (A). Determine (S603).

In this embodiment, the random number for determining the cut-in effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of judgment values of the random numbers for determining the cut-in effect is 100, which is in the range of 1 to 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random numbers for determining the cut-in effect is not limited to this. It may be decided appropriately. Further, a random number counter for determining the cut-in effect for generating these random numbers for determining the cut-in effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the cut-in effect is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process. To.

In this embodiment, as a cut-in effect, as shown in FIG. 9B, during the reach effect, an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B ( For example, a cut-in effect that displays an operation promotion image including “press!” And the like shown in FIG. 28 (D) on the effect display device 5 and displays a cut-in image A in response to an operation of the first push button 31B. Includes A, an image of the first push button 31B during the reach effect, and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button (for example, "press!" As shown in FIG. 28 (D)). It is possible to execute the cut-in effect B, which displays the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 and displays the cut-in image B in response to the operation of the first push button 31B. In the present embodiment, two types of cut-in effect A and cut-in effect B are provided as the effect type of the cut-in effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect type of the cut-in effect. May be provided with two or more types of production.

The cut-in effect of this embodiment targets only the first push button 31B of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, that is, cuts according to the operation of the first push button 31B. It is also an effect of displaying the in-image but not displaying the cut-in image in response to the operation of the second push button 32.

Further, the cut-in effect A and the cut-in effect B do not display the cut-in image if the first push button 31B is not operated during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B during the reach effect. There is.

In the cut-in effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the variation display result is a big hit for each of "cut-in effect A" and "cut-in effect B" (variation pattern). Is a super reach jackpot), and different determination values are assigned to the number of determination values shown in FIG. 9A when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach.

Specifically, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach big hit), 20 judgment values are assigned to "cut-in effect A", and "cut-in effect B" is assigned. 80 determination values are assigned to. When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, 80 judgment values are assigned to "cut-in effect A" and 20 judgment values are assigned to "cut-in effect B". There is.

By assigning the determination values in this way, when a big hit (super reach big hit) is obtained in the fluctuation display, "cut-in effect B" is more likely to be executed than when the super reach is lost. .. Further, in the case where the super reach is out of the range, the "cut-in effect A" is more likely to be executed than in the case of a big hit (super reach big hit).

With such a setting, in the cut-in effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the cut-in effect B is executed than when the cut-in effect A is executed.

The jackpot expectation (reliability) of each cut-in effect is the probability that each cut-in effect is executed and becomes a "big hit", the probability that each cut-in effect is executed and becomes a "big hit", and each cut. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities that the in-effect is executed and becomes "out of place".

Returning to FIG. 8, in S604, the determined type of cut-in effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S605, the cut-in effect execution decision flag is set, and then the cut-in effect decision process ends.

In this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, either "cut-in effect A" or "cut-in effect B" is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the cut-in effect is not executed when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach.

Returning to FIG. 5, after the cut-in effect determination process of S281, the effect control CPU 120 in S281 determines whether or not the cut-in effect execution determination flag is set, that is, “cut-in” in the cut-in effect determination process of S281. It is determined whether or not the cut-in effect of either "effect A" or "cut-in effect B" is determined.

When the cut-in effect execution decision flag is set (S282; Y), the process proceeds to S283, the cut-in effect start waiting timer is set with a value corresponding to the period until the cut-in effect start, and the cut-in effect is started. Clear the effect execution decision flag (S284) and proceed to S285. On the other hand, if the cut-in effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to S285 without going through S283 and S284.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S301, S302, S303). Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect set (determined to perform the advance notice effect) or a flag for executing the advance notice effect (during execution of the advance notice effect). If there is (S304; Y), the advance notice effect processing shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is executed (S305). If neither the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect nor the flag for executing the advance notice effect is set, the process proceeds to S306 without executing the advance notice effect process of S305.

In S306, the effect control CPU 120 has a cut-in effect start waiting timer set (determined to perform a cut-in effect) or a cut-in effect executing flag set (cut-in effect). (S306; Y), the cut-in effect process shown in FIG. 14 is executed (S307). If neither the cut-in effect start waiting timer nor the cut-in effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S308 without executing the advance notice effect process of S307.

In S308, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (S309). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S310). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S311). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) follows the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (S312).

After executing S311 or S312, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S313). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S313; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S314). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S315).

If the fluctuation control timer is not timered out (S313; N), after the execution of S315, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is timered out (S316). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S318). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S318). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even if it is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of S309 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

11 to 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the advance notice effect processing. In the advance notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect is started (S331).

When the advance notice effect execution flag is not set (S331; N), in S332, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer to -1. The timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the advance notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is not out of the timer (S333; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is out, that is, when it is the start timing of the advance notice effect (S333; Y), the process proceeds to S334.

In S334, the effect control CPU 120 sets the advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the advance notice effect period corresponding to the advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect period timer (S335).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads and sets the advance notice effect process table corresponding to the advance notice effect (notice effect A, advance notice effect B) to be executed (S336), and then the advance notice effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The process timer is started (S337). In this embodiment, the advance notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each advance notice effect (notice effect A, advance notice effect B) is stored in ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set advance notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of devices (effect display device 5 as a production part, game effect LED9 as a production part, speakers 8L, 8R as a production part, stick controller 31A, first push button 31B, second push button 32). Start (S338).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is the number of times the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are operated during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the execution of the advance notice effect (number of repeated hits). ) And the value of the repeated hit count counter, and the long press of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the execution of the advance notice effect. The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter for counting the number of times the operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 (the number of automatic repeated hits), and the value of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32. In order to measure the period during which the long press operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" to end the advance notice effect processing. (S339, S340, S341).

In this embodiment, the number of repeated hits counter for counting the number of times the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are operated (the number of repeated hits), and the length of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The present invention exemplifies a mode in which an auto continuous hit count counter for counting the number of times (auto continuous hit count) that the push operation is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is individually provided. The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of automatic continuous hits may be added to the continuous hit count counter, and the automatic continuous hit count counter may not be provided.

Further, when the advance notice effect execution flag is set in S331, the process proceeds to S342, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the advance notice effect process timer for changing the process of the advance notice effect to -1. Then, the value of the advance notice effect period timer for timing the end of the advance notice effect period is set to -1 (S343). When the advance notice effect period timer goes out (the value becomes 0) (S344; Y), the advance notice effect execution flag is cleared and the advance notice effect process ends (S356).

When the advance notice effect period timer is not timer-out (S344; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the advance notice effect process timer has timed out (S345). If the advance notice effect process timer is out, the advance notice effect process data of the advance notice effect is switched (S346). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the advance notice effect process timer in the advance notice effect process table in the process timer (S347). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the notice effect process data set next. Is changed (S348a), and the process proceeds to S349.

When the advance notice effect process timer is not timer-out (S345; N), the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, and the sound control execution included in the advance notice effect process data corresponding to the running advance notice effect process timer are executed. The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed (S348b) based on the data, the operation unit control execution data, and the like, and the process proceeds to S349.

In S349, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation promotion image display start timing. In the case of the promotion image display timing (S349; Y), the display of the image of the first push button 31B as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is started, and the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits on the effect display device 5 is started. Then proceed to S352. If it is not the operation promotion image display start timing (S349; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S352 without going through S350 and S351.

In S352, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation is being accepted based on the content of the advance notice effect process data being executed. If the push button operation is being accepted (S352; Y), the process proceeds to S361, and if the push button operation is not being accepted (S352; N), the process is further based on the content of the ongoing advance notice effect process data. It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the image display effect (S353). In the case of the start timing of the image display effect (S353; Y), whether or not the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the auto continuous hit count counter has reached the execution count of the image display effect (the meter corresponding to the continuous hit is the final mode). Whether or not it has been updated to (full tank)) is determined (S354).

When the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter reaches the number of times the image display effect is executed (S354; Y), the effect display device 5 starts displaying the image according to the effect type. The notice production process ends (S355).

If it is not the image display effect start timing (S353; N), or if the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the auto continuous hit count counter has not reached the number of times the image display effect is executed (S354; N), execute S355. The notice production process ends without any notice. In this embodiment, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final mode when the push button operation acceptance period ends, the effect display device 5 displays an image according to the effect type. The invention is not limited to this, and even during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final mode, the effect display device 5 is produced without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. An image corresponding to the type may be displayed.

Then, in S361, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first push button 31B is operated. When the first push button 31B is operated (S361; Y), the button LED light emitting process (S362) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light and the vibration motor 37 for vibrating the first push button 31B are performed. The vibration motor drive process (S363) for driving (vibrating) is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the first push button 31B is operated regardless of whether it is held down or repeatedly hit during the push button operation acceptance period, the first push button 31B emits light and vibrates during the operation period. However, when the operation of the first push button 31B is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button 31B are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button is accepted. During the period, the light emitting mode and the vibration mode of the first push button 31B may be different depending on whether or not the first push button 31B is operated.

Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S364). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S364; Y), the process proceeds to S368, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S364; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S365), the flag for determining long press of the first push button is set, and the process proceeds to S368 (S366).

When it is determined in S361 that there is no operation of the first push button (S361; N), if the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and proceed to S368 (S367).

In S368, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. When the second push button 32 is operated (S368; Y), whether or not the second push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the second push button 32 is long pressed is set. (S369). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S369; Y), the process proceeds to S373, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S369; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S370), the second push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S373 (S371).

When it is determined in S368 that there is no operation of the second push button (S368; N), if the second push button long press determination flag is set, the second push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and proceed to S373 (S372).

In S373, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y), the process proceeds to S391, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S373; N). ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374).

If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374; Y), the process proceeds to S376, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S374; N), the process further proceeds. It is determined whether or not the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375; Y), the process proceeds to S382, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S375; N), a notice effect is produced. End the process.

In S376, the effect control CPU 120 increments the long press determination timer by +1 (S376) based on the fact that the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374; Y), and the value of the long press determination timer. Determines whether or not the long press operation of the first push button 31B is an auto-continuous hitting determination value which is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B (S377). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto-continuous hit determination value (S377; Y), the first push button auto-continuous hitting flag indicating that the first push button is being automatically hit is set (S378). Then, it is determined whether or not the flag for automatically repeatedly hitting the second push button, which indicates that the second push button is being repeatedly hit, is set (S379).

When the second push button auto-continuous striking flag is set (S379; Y), that is, when the second push button 32 is already auto-continuously striking, the auto-continuous striking of the first push button 31B is further started. In this case, the flag during automatic continuous hitting of the second push button is cleared (S380), and the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S381). If the second push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S379; N), the process proceeds to S393 without going through S380 and S381.

Further, in S382, the effect control CPU 120 adds +1 to the long press determination timer (S382) based on the fact that the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375; Y), and the long press determination timer It is determined whether or not the value of is an auto-continuous hitting determination value in which the long-pressing operation of the second push button 32 is regarded as the operation of the second push button 32 (S383). The long press determination timer (long press determination timer for determining the long press of the second push button 32) that increases +1 in S382 determines the long press determination timer (determines the long press of the first push button 31B) that increases +1 in S376. The timer is the same as the long press determination timer), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press determination timer and the second push button for determining the long press of the first push button 31B. The long press determination timer for determining the long press of 32 may be a different long press determination timer.

When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value (S383; Y), the second push button auto continuous hitting flag indicating that the second push button is being automatically hit is set (S384). Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button auto-continuously hitting flag indicating that the first push-button is being automatically hit is set (S385).

When the first push button auto-continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button 31B is already being automatically hit, the second push button 32 is further automatically hit. In this case, the flag for automatic continuous hitting of the first push button is cleared (S386), and the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S387). If the first push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387.

If the value of the long press determination timer in S377 and S383 is not the automatic continuous hit determination value, the advance notice effect processing is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, the long press of the first push button 31B and the long press of the second push button 32 are determined by using the long press determination timer, and the automatic continuous hitting is established by using the long press determination timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press of the first push button 31B and the second push button 31B are illustrated. A timer for determining the long press of the push button 32 and a timer for determining the automatic continuous striking after determining the establishment of the auto continuous striking based on the long press may be used.

Further, in S391, the effect control CPU 120 of the long press determination timer is based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y). The value is incremented by 1, and the value of the long press determination timer is an automatic continuous hit determination in which the long press operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. It is determined whether or not the value has been reached (S392). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; Y), after the execution of any of S381 and S387, the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S393). The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is incremented by 1 (S394), and the process proceeds to S395. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S395 without going through S393 and S394.

When the first push button auto-continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button 31B is already being automatically hit, the second push button 32 is further automatically hit. In this case, the flag for automatic continuous hitting of the first push button is cleared (S386), and the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S387). If the first push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387. Then, in S395, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the continuous stroke compatible meter according to the value of the sum of the continuous stroke count counter and the automatic continuous stroke count counter, and ends the advance notice effect process.

That is, in the advance notice effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B is started in the state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting count counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button 32, The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter added based on the auto-continuous hits of the second push button 32 becomes invalid, and the value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is added again based on the auto-continuous hits of the first push button 31B.

Further, when the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button 32 is started in a state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B, the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B is performed. The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter added based on the above becomes invalid, and the value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is added again based on the auto-continuous hit of the second push button 32.

Further, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are held down at the same time, the number of automatic repeated hits is the same as when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is held down. The value of the counter is added. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (continuously hits) both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 are repeated. The value of the repeated hit count counter is added based on both repetitions of.

That is, in the advance notice effect of this embodiment, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are pressed and held at the same time, one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is pressed and held. When the number of meters corresponding to repeated hits increases at the same speed as when the player is, and the player repeatedly executes (continuously hits) both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player is the first. The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated faster than the case where one of the operations of the 1 push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 is repeatedly executed (continuous hits). When the player repeatedly executes both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the speed at which the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly hit. It depends on the speed. When both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly executed (continuously hit), the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are detected during the same interruption. If so, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 may be determined that the push button has been operated once or that the push button has not been operated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the cut-in effect processing. In the cut-in effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cut-in effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the cut-in effect is started (S501).

When the cut-in effect executing flag is not set (S501; N), in S502, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the cut-in effect start waiting timer to -1. The cut-in effect start waiting timer is set in the process table selection when it is determined to perform the cut-in effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the cut-in effect is not timer-out (S503; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the cut-in effect is out, that is, when it is the start timing of the cut-in effect (S503; Y), the process proceeds to S504.

In S504, the effect control CPU 120 sets the advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the advance notice effect period corresponding to the advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect period timer (S505).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads out and sets the cut-in effect process table corresponding to the cut-in effect (cut-in effect A, cut-in effect B) to be executed (S506), and then sets the process data of the selected process table. The cut-in effect process timer in 1 is started (S507). In this embodiment, the cut-in effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each cut-in effect (cut-in effect A, cut-in effect B) is stored in ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set cut-in effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of production devices (effect display device 5 as production parts, game effect LED9 as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, stick controller 31A, first push button 31B, second push button 32) Is started (S508).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 includes an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button (for example, "press!" As shown in FIG. 28D). The display of the operation promotion image is started by the effect display device 5 (S509), and the cut-in effect process is completed.

Further, when the cut-in effect executing flag is set in S501, the process proceeds to S510, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the advance notice effect process timer for changing the cut-in effect process by -1. .. Then, the value of the cut-in effect period timer for timing the end of the cut-in effect period is set to -1 (S511). When the cut-in effect period timer is timer-out (value becomes 0) (S512; Y), the image of the first push button B or the image of the first push button 31B is displayed if the cut-in image is being displayed. And the display of the cut-in image is finished (S520), the cut-in effect executing flag is cleared, and the notice effect process is ended (S521).

When the cut-in effect period timer is not timer-out (S512; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the cut-in effect process timer has timer-out (S513). If the cut-in effect process timer is out of the timer, the cut-in effect process data for the cut-in effect is switched (S514). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set cut-in effect process timer setting value in the cut-in effect process table in the process timer (S515). In addition, control for the effect device (effect component) based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the cut-in effect process data set next. The state is changed (S515a), and the process proceeds to S516.

When the cut-in effect process timer is not timer-out (S513; N), the display control execution data and the LED control execution data included in the cut-in effect process data corresponding to the cut-in effect process timer being executed, The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed (S515b) based on the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, and the like, and the process proceeds to S516.

In S516, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the first push button 31B after the reach is being accepted. When the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B after reach is not in progress (S516; N), the cut-in effect processing is finished, and when the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B after reach is in progress (S516; Y). Determines whether or not the first push button 31B is operated (S517). When there is no operation of the first push button 31B (S517; N), the cut-in effect processing is finished, and when there is an operation of the first push button 31B (S517; Y), the first push button in the effect display device 5 At the same time as finishing the display of the image of 31B (S518), the effect display device 5 starts displaying the cut-in image (cut-in image A or cut-in image B) according to the effect type of the cut-in effect, and the cut-in effect is produced. The process ends (S519).

As described above, in the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, unlike the above-mentioned notice effect, the effect proceeds only in response to the acceptance of the operation of the first push button 31B (the cut-in image is displayed). Even if the operation of the second push button 32 is accepted, the effect does not proceed (the cut-in image is not displayed).

In the cut-in effect of this embodiment, when the player operates the first push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B, the effect display device 5 displays a cut-in image according to the effect type. Is displayed, but the light emission of the game effect LED 9 and the driving (vibration) of the vibration motor 37 are not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first push in the cut-in effect is performed. In response to the player operating the first push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the button 31B, the effect display device 5 displays a cut-in image according to the effect type, and the game effect LED 9 emits light and the vibration motor 37. A case may be provided in which driving (vibration) is executed. Further, the light emitting mode of the game effect LED 9 and the driving (vibration) mode of the vibration motor 37 may differ depending on the cut-in image displayed on the effect display device 5.

Further, the cut-in effect of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the cut-in image is not displayed on the effect display device 5 unless the player operates the first push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cut-in effect is the first push button even if the player does not operate the first push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B. A cut-in image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the end of the operation acceptance period of 31B. Further, when the player does not operate the first push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B in this way, the effect display is based on the end of the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B. A cut-in image having the lowest expectation of a big hit (cut-in image A in this embodiment) may be displayed on the device 5.

FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot display process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (S401). If the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S404, and if the jackpot start designation command reception flag is not set (S401; N), the jackpot notification image is already being displayed. It is determined whether or not there is (S402). If the jackpot notification image is already being displayed (S402; Y), the jackpot display process is completed, and if the jackpot notification image is not yet being displayed (S402; N), the jackpot notification image is displayed on the effect display device 5. Is started to end the jackpot display process (S403).

Further, in S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability variation A" or "non-probability variation" which is a 16-round jackpot. When the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability change B" which is a 5-round jackpot (S404; N), the jackpot display process is terminated, and the jackpot type of the jackpot is a 16-round jackpot "probability variation A" or "non-probability variation". In the case of (S404; Y), it is further determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability variation A" (S405).

When the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability variation A" (S405; Y), the execution of the probability variation notification effect shown in FIG. 15B is determined and stored as the notification effect, and the process proceeds to S408 (S406). When the jackpot type of the jackpot is "non-probability variation" (S405; N), the execution of the non-probability variation notification effect shown in FIG. 15 is determined and stored as the notification effect, and the process proceeds to S408 (S407).

Then, in S408, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the process during the jackpot game, and ends the jackpot display process.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the probability change notification effect is an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button a plurality of times (for example,). An operation promotion image including “continuous hitting!” And the like shown in FIG. 29B) and a continuous hitting compatible meter are displayed on the staging display device 5, and repeated hitting is performed according to the number of repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The continuous hitting effect of increasing the display amount of the corresponding meter is executed in the first half, and the probability change control is executed after the jackpot game is completed according to the repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 during the continuous hitting effect. This is an effect of executing an image display effect in the latter half of displaying the probability change notification image for notifying that the image is to be displayed on the effect display device 5.

Further, the non-probability change notification effect is an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button (for example, "continuous hitting!" Shown in FIG. 30B). The operation promotion image including) and the meter corresponding to repeated hits are displayed on the effect display device 5, and the continuous hit effect is performed in which the display amount of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is increased according to the number of times of repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. In response to the fact that the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times during the continuous hitting effect, a non-probability change notification image is displayed to notify that the probability change control is not executed after the jackpot game ends. This is an effect of executing the image display effect displayed on the device 5 in the latter half.

16 to 18 are flowcharts showing an example of processing during a big hit game. In the process during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the designated command reception flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (S411). When the designated command reception flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (S411; Y), whether or not the finished round is the final round, that is, the big hit type of the big hit game is "probability change A" or "non-probability change A". If it is "probability change", it is determined whether or not the designated command is a command indicating the 16th round after opening the big prize opening, and if the big hit type of the big hit game is "probability change B", the big winning opening is opened. It is determined whether or not the post-designated command is a command indicating the fifth round (S433).

When the finished round is the final round (S433; Y), the designated command reception flag is cleared after the big winning opening is opened (S434), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process. Ends the processing during the jackpot game. If the finished round is not the final round (S433; N), the process during the big hit game is finished without going through S434 and S435.

Further, when the designated command reception flag is not set after opening the large winning opening in S411 (S411; N), it is determined whether or not the designated command receiving flag during opening of the large winning opening is set (S412). If the designated command reception flag during opening of the large winning opening is not set (S412; N), the process proceeds to S422, and if the designated command receiving flag during opening of the large winning opening is set (S412; Y), the notification effect is produced. It is determined whether or not it is the execution round of (S413). In the present embodiment, the execution round of the notification effect is set to the sixth round, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the round for executing the notification effect is any round from 1 to 16. It may be present, or it may be decided by lottery for each big hit game.

If it is not the execution round of the notification effect (S413; N), the process table for the round effect is set according to the round (S414), and the process timer for the round exercise is started to end the process during the big hit game (S415). .. Further, in the case of the execution round of the notification effect (S413; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a decision to execute the probability variation notification effect (S416).

When there is a decision to execute the probability change notification effect (S416; Y), that is, when the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability change A", the process table for the probability change notification effect is set as the round effect and the process proceeds to S419 (S419). S417). Further, when there is no decision to execute the probability change notification effect (S416; N), that is, when the jackpot type of the jackpot is "non-probability", a process table for the non-probability notification effect as a round effect is set. Proceed to S419 (S418).

In S419, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the continuous hit count counter, the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter, and the value of the long press determination timer to "0", respectively, and ends the process during the big hit game (S419, S420, S421).

Further, in S422, the effect control CPU 120 sets the round effect process timer to -1 based on the fact that the designated command reception flag during the opening of the large winning opening is not set (S412; N). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the round effect process timer has timed out (S423). If the round effect process timer is out of timer (S423; Y), the round effect process data is switched (S424). That is, the process timer for round effect is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table for round effect to the process timer for round effect (S425). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S426a). On the other hand, when the round effect process timer is not timer-out (S423; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the round effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation). Control of the effect device (effect component) is executed according to (part control data, etc.) (S426b).

After the execution of S426a or S426b, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button a plurality of times (for example, FIG. 29B). It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image including “continuous hitting!” And the like shown in (S427). When it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; Y), the image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button a plurality of times (for example, FIG. The display of the operation promotion image including “continuous hitting!” And the like shown in 29 (B) and the display of the continuous hitting compatible meter are started in the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S430 (S428, S429). If it is not the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; N), the process proceeds to S430 without executing S428 and S429.

In S430, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push buttons (first push button 31B and second push button 32) are in the operation acceptance period. When it is not during the push button operation acceptance period (S430; N), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431). When it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431; Y), the effect display device 5 starts displaying an image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) according to the effect type of the image display effect, and the jackpot game is in progress. When the process is completed (S432) and it is not the start timing of the image display effect (S431; N), the effect during the jackpot game is ended without going through S432.

In this embodiment, a mode in which an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 when the push button operation acceptance period ends is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter for repeated hits is in the final mode, an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 5 without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. May be good.

Further, in this embodiment, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is received in the sixth round during the jackpot game, and an image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) corresponding to the production type is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reception of the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the display of the image according to the effect type are illustrated. May be executed in different rounds.

When the push button operation is being accepted in S430 (S430; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first push button 31B is operated (S441). When the first push button 31B is operated (S441; Y), the button LED light emitting process (S442) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light and the vibration motor 37 for vibrating the first push button 31B are performed. The vibration motor drive process (S443) for driving (vibrating) is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the first push button 31B is operated regardless of whether it is held down or repeatedly hit during the push button operation acceptance period, the first push button 31B emits light and vibrates during the operation period. However, when the operation of the first push button 31B is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button 31B are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button is accepted. During the period, the light emitting mode and the vibration mode of the first push button 31B may be different depending on whether or not the first push button 31B is operated.

Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S445), the flag for determining long press of the first push button is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

In S448, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. When the second push button 32 is operated (S448; Y), the button LED light emitting process (S442) for causing the first push button 31B to emit light and the vibration motor 37 for vibrating the first push button 31B are performed. The vibration motor drive process (S443) for driving (vibrating) is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the first push button 31B is long pressed is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S445), the flag for determining long press of the first push button is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

When it is determined in S441 that there is no operation of the first push button (S441; N), if the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and proceed to S448 (S447).

In S448, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second push button 32 is operated. When the second push button 32 is operated (S448; Y), whether or not the second push button long press determination flag for determining whether or not the second push button 32 is long pressed is set. (S449). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S449; Y), the process proceeds to S453, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S449; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S450), the flag for determining long press of the second push button is set, and the process proceeds to S453 (S451).

When it is determined in S448 that there is no operation of the second push button (S448; N), if the second push button long press determination flag is set, the second push button long press determination flag is set. Clear and proceed to S453 (S452).

In S453, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y), the process proceeds to S461, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S453; N). ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454).

If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S454; N), the process further proceeds. It is determined whether or not the second push button long press determination flag is set (S455). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S455; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S455; N), the jackpot game End the middle production process.

In S456, the effect control CPU 120 has the first push button long press determination flag set (S454; Y) or the second push button long press determination flag set (S455; Y). Based on the above, the long-press determination timer is incremented by 1 (S456), and it is determined whether or not the value of the long-press determination timer has reached the auto-continuous hit determination value (S457). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value (S457; Y), the process proceeds to S463. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S457; N), the jackpot middle effect processing is terminated.

Further, in S461, the effect control CPU 120 of the long press determination timer is based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y). The value is incremented by 1, and the value of the long press determination timer is an automatic continuous hit determination in which the long press operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is regarded as the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. It is determined whether or not the value is obtained (S462). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value in S457 or S462 (S462 or S457; Y), the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S463), and the auto continuous hit count counter. The value of is incremented by +1 (S464), and the process proceeds to S465. If the value of the long press determination timer in S462 is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S465 without going through S463 and S464. The long press determination timer (long press determination timer for determining that both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are long pressed) in S461 is a long press determination in S456. It is the same timer as the timer (long press determination timer for determining long press of only one of the first push button 31B and the 21st push button 32), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first To determine the long press determination timer for determining that both the 1 push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 are long pressed, and to determine the long press of only one of the 1st push button 31B and the 21st push button 32. The long-press determination timer may be a different long-press determination timer.

Then, in S465, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the continuous stroke corresponding meter according to the value of the sum of the continuous stroke counter and the automatic continuous stroke counter, and ends the advance notice effect process.

That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B is started in the state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting count counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button 32, The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter added based on the auto-continuous hit of the second push button 32 is inherited by the auto-continuous hit of the first push button 31B.

Further, when the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button 32 is started in a state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B, the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button 31B is performed. The value of the automatic repeated hit count counter added based on is taken over by the automatic repeated hits of the second push button 32.

Further, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are held down at the same time, the number of automatic repeated hits is the same as when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is held down. The value of the counter is added. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (continuously hits) both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 are repeated. The value of the repeated hit count counter is added based on both repetitions of.

That is, in the notification effect of this embodiment, when the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are pressed and held at the same time, one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is pressed and held. When the number of meters corresponding to repeated hits increases at the same speed as when the player is, and the player repeatedly executes (continuously hits) both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player is the first. The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated faster than the case where one of the operations of the 1 push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 is repeatedly executed (continuous hits). When the player repeatedly executes both the operations of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the speed at which the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B and the speed at which the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit. It depends on the situation.

As described above, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (A), 20 (B), 23 (A), and 23 (B), the player push-buttons. If only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button is repeatedly hit during the operation acceptance period of, the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated for each operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. Finally, the meter for repeated hits is full (final mode). Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A), 20 (C), and 23 (C), the player repeatedly hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. In this case, since the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated every time the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is operated, the player can use the first push button 31B and the first push button 31B during the push button operation acceptance period. 2 The meter for repeated hits fills up faster than when only one of the push buttons is hit repeatedly (final mode).

In the advance notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (A), 21 (B), 24 (A), and 24 (B), the player is in the push button operation acceptance period. When only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button is long-pressed, when the automatic continuous hitting is established based on the long-press of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the first push button 31B and the like The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is gradually updated on condition that the long press of the second push button 32 is continued, and the player starts to press and hold the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. Finally, the meter for continuous hitting is fully filled based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the long push period L1 shown in FIGS. 21 (A), 21 (B), 24 (A), and 24 (B)). It becomes a tongue (final aspect).

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A), 22 (A), and 25 (A), the player makes a first push during the push button operation acceptance period. When both the button 31B and the second push button are pressed and held for the same period as when the player presses and holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is gradually updated on the condition that the automatic repeated hits are established and both the first push button 31B and the second push button are continuously pressed, and the player makes the first push. Final based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the long press period L1 shown in FIGS. 22A and 25A) since the long pressing of both the button 31B and the second push button 32 was started. The meter for repeated hits is full (final mode). That is, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect of this embodiment, when the player presses and holds both the first push button 31B and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period, the player presses the push button. It is considered that one of the first push button 31B and the second push button was pressed and held during the operation acceptance period of the player, and the player pressed the first push button 31B and the second push during the operation acceptance period of the push button. The determination of automatic repeated hits is executed at the same speed as when one of the buttons is pressed and held, and the player either presses the first push button 31B or the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. The meter for repeated hits is updated to full (final mode) at the same speed as when one is pressed and held.

In the advance notice effect in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is held down and then the other is held down (FIG. 22 (FIG. 22). In B), the form in which the second push button 32 is long-pressed after the first push button 31B is long-pressed is exemplified.) If one long-press is switched to the other long-press before the automatic repeated hitting is established, the long-press is performed. The judgment of automatic repeated hits is redone. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 22 (B), after executing the automatic continuous striking corresponding to the long press of either the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, the other long press is performed. When switching to the execution of automatic repeated hits according to, the value of the automatic repeated hits counter is reset to "0" when the push button to be long-pressed is switched, so the first push button 31B and the second push button During the period in which either one of 32 and 32 was held down (long press period L2 shown in FIG. 22 (B); L1> L2), the number of automatic repeated hits and the period in which the other was held down (in FIG. 22 (B)). Even if the total of the number of automatic repeated hits in the long press period L3; L1> L3) reaches the number of automatic repeated hits in the predetermined period (long press period L1), the continuous hit compatible meter is updated to full (final mode). There is no such thing.

However, in the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, when one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is held down and then the other is held down (FIG. In 25 (B), the form in which the second push button 32 is long-pressed after the first push button 31B is long-pressed is illustrated), when switching to the other long-press before the automatic repeated hitting is established by one long-press, it is long. It is possible to take over the judgment of automatic repeated hits by pushing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A) and 25 (B), after executing the automatic continuous striking corresponding to the long press of either the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, the other long press is performed. When switching to the execution of automatic repeated hits according to, the value of the automatic repeated hits counter is not reset to "0" even if the push button to be long-pressed is switched, so the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 The number of automatic repeated hits during the period in which one of the two was held down (long press period L2 shown in FIG. 22 (B)) and the period in which the other was held down (long press period L3 shown in FIG. 22 (B)). When the sum with the number of automatic repeated hits in the above reaches the number of automatic repeated hits in the predetermined period (long press period L1), the continuous hit corresponding meter is updated to full (final mode).

Assuming that the meter corresponding to repeated hits in the notification effect is a meter that is updated to full tank (final mode) by repeated hits of the push button 31B or the second push button 32 a specific number of times (for example, 20 times) or automatic repeated hits for a specific number of times. Since the first repeated hits are counted at the timing when the long presses of the 1 push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 are started, either the 1st push button 31B or the 2nd push button 32 is set to the long press period L2. When the other is long-pressed for the long-press period L3 after being long-pressed for a long time, only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is auto-pressed for the long-press period L1. The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to full (final mode) at an earlier timing by one repeated hit.

Focusing on the case where the first push button 31B is operated by the player and the case where the second push button 32 is operated during each production, as shown in FIG. 19B, the first push button 31B is operated by the player. When the push button 31B is operated, since the first push button 31B contains the button LED 36 and the vibration motor 37, the button LED 36 emits light and the first push button 31B vibrates by driving the vibration motor 37. On the other hand, when the second push button 32 is operated by the player, the second push button 32 does not emit light or vibrate because the members corresponding to the button LED 36 and the vibration motor 37 are not built in. That is, when the vibration motor 37 is vibrating due to its own drive, the player can strongly sense the vibration of the vibration motor 37 by operating the first push button 31B, while the vibration of the vibration motor 37. Is partially transmitted to the second push button 32 through the frame 3 for the game machine, so that the player operates the first push button 31B to vibrate the vibration motor 37 by operating the second push button 32. It can be perceived weaker than in the case.

However, since the same determination value (automatic continuous hit determination value) is used between the case where the first push button 31B is long-pressed by the player and the case where the second push button is long-pressed, the player first presses the first push button 31B. The interval (long press determination interval) at which the automatic repeated hits are established is the same when the push button 31B is long-pressed and when the second push button is long-pressed (for example, 0.2 seconds shown in FIG. 19B). ).

That is, as described above, in the advance notice effect, after the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, the long press determination interval When the second push button 32 is long-pressed for a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the total of the first period and the second period has reached the long-press determination interval. Nevertheless, the automatic continuous hitting is not executed, and the display mode of the continuous hitting compatible meter is not updated.

On the other hand, in the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the long press determination interval is shorter. When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for two periods (for example, 0.05 seconds), auto is performed based on the total of the first period and the second period reaching the long press determination interval. Repeated hits are executed, and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, a mode in which the long press determination can be taken over is illustrated in the notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the notification effect, the takeover of the long press determination may be invalidated as in the advance notice effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the first period in the present invention is 0.15 seconds and the second period is 0.05 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period and the second period may have the same length.

Next, each effect mode of the advance notice effect, the cut-in effect, and the notification effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30.

First, the effect mode of the advance notice effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), when the start timing of the advance notice effect is reached during the change of the effect symbol, the effect display device 5 performs the first push. Along with the image of the button 31B and the message "Continuous hit!", The display of the continuous hit compatible meter is started. Then, when the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 while the image of the first push button 31B, the message "continuous hit!", And the meter corresponding to the repeated hits are displayed, FIG. 26 (C) ), The display of the meter for repeated hits is gradually updated.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 26 (D) and 26 (E), the continuous hit compatible meter is updated to the final mode (full tank) based on the repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 by the player. That is, when the number of times the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 reaches the number of times the image display effect is executed, the effect display device 5 is provided with an image according to the advance notice effect type (image in the image display effect). A or image B) is displayed. By recognizing the images displayed in response to the repeated hits of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player can recognize the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation). It has become.

As described above, in the advance notice production in the present embodiment, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 to update the continuous hitting compatible meter to the final mode by automatic continuous hitting. It is possible to display an image according to the advance notice effect type on the effect display device 5, but as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (E), the continuous hit compatible meter is updated to the final mode. When the push button that the player presses and hold is changed before, the display mode of the continuous hitting compatible meter returns to the first displayed mode (initial mode), and the continuous hitting compatible meter is updated again by the automatic continuous hitting.

Next, the cut-in effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28 (A) to 28 (C), when the effect symbols are combined to indicate reach during the variation display, if the variation pattern is the variation pattern of super reach, the super reach effect is started. To. Then, when the start timing of the cut-in effect is reached during the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the effect display device 5 starts displaying the image of the first push button 31B and the message "press!". To. Then, when the player operates (presses) the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 in a state where the image of the first push button 31B and the message "press!" Are displayed, FIG. 28 (E) ) And FIG. 28 (F), an image (cut-in image A or cut-in image B) corresponding to the effect type of the cut-in effect is displayed on the effect display device 5. By recognizing the cut-in image displayed in response to the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the player can recognize the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation). It has become like. Then, after displaying the image according to the effect type of the cut-in effect, it is notified that the variable display result becomes a big hit or misses as the effect result of the super reach effect.

Next, the notification effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), when the sixth round is started during the jackpot game, the first push button 31B on the effect display device 5 starts from the timing of the notification effect of the sixth round. The display of the meter for repeated hits is started with the image of and the message "Continuous hits!". Then, when the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 while the image of the first push button 31B, the message "continuous hit!", And the meter corresponding to the repeated hits are displayed, FIG. 29 (C) ), The display of the meter for repeated hits is gradually updated.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (D) and 29 (E), when the acceptance of the push button operation is completed, whether or not the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated to the final mode (full tank), that is, the game. Regardless of the number of times the first push button 31B or the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit by a person, if the jackpot type of the jackpot is "probability change A", the probability change notification image is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the jackpot is hit. If the jackpot type is "non-probability change", the non-probability change notification image is displayed on the effect display device 5.

As described above, in the notification effect in the present embodiment, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 to update the meter corresponding to repeated hits to the final mode by automatic continuous hitting. However, as shown in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (F), when the push button that the player presses and holds is changed before the meter for continuous hitting is updated to the final mode, The mode of the meter for repeated hits does not return to the initially displayed mode (initial mode), but the mode at the timing when the push button pressed and held by the technician is changed is taken over, and the update of the meter for continuous hits by automatic repeated hits is continued. To.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 in the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, the player repeatedly hits by auto-continuous hitting based on pressing and holding both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. When updating the display mode of the corresponding meter, and when the player updates the display mode of the continuous hit compatible meter by auto-continuous hitting based on pressing and holding only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, regardless of whether both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are held down or only one of them is held down. Since the value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is always added by 1 for each interruption, the player presses and holds both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, and the player presses and holds the first push button 31B. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same when only one of the second push button 32 and the second push button 32 is pressed and held.

On the other hand, when the player updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by repeatedly hitting both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, and when the player updates the display mode of the continuous hit compatible meter, the player hits the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 repeatedly. In the case where the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by repeatedly hitting only one of the above, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 17, the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push are always performed for each interruption. Since the value of the repeated hit count counter is incremented by 1 according to the operation of the button 32, the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the case where the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B In the case where only one of the first push button 32 and the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit, the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 can update the continuous hit compatible meter faster. it can. As described above, in the present embodiment, if the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits differs depending on whether the player's operation detected by the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is a continuous hit or a long press. It is possible to improve the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect.

In this embodiment, the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the case where the player presses and holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is lengthened. An example is illustrated in which the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same in the case of pressing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can use the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may be different depending on whether the player presses and holds both of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 for a long time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the player repeatedly hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, and the player repeatedly hits only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. Although the mode in which the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is different depending on the case is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can use both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may be the same depending on whether the player repeatedly hits only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the case where the player presses and holds only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is lengthened. The update "speed" of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same for the case of pressing, and the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 and the case where the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B. An example is illustrated in which the update "speed" of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is different depending on the case where only one of the second push button 32 is repeatedly hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player is the first. When both the 1 push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32 are pressed and held, and when the player presses and holds only one of the 1st push button 31B and the 2nd push button 32, the effect display device 5 is displayed. The "speed" until the images (images A and B in the notice effect, the probabilistic notification image and the non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) are displayed is the same, and the player has the first push button 31B and the second push button. Depending on whether the player repeatedly hits both of the 32 and the player and the player repeatedly hits only one of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, an image (image A or image B in the advance notice production) is displayed on the effect display device 5. The "speed" until the probability change notification image or the non-probability change notification image) in the notification effect is displayed may be different. That is, the "quickness" in the present invention includes the "speed (update speed)" in which the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by the operation of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, as well as the first push button 31B and the first. 2 "Speed (period until image display) until an image (image A or image B in the advance notice effect, a probability change notification image or a non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) is displayed on the effect display device 5 by operating the push button 32. )"It is included.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, when the player presses and holds only the first push button 31B and when only the second push button 32 is pressed and held, as shown in FIG. 19B, the automatic continuous hitting is performed. Since the interval (long press judgment interval) at which is established is the same as 0.2 seconds, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by the automatic repeated hits based on the player pressing and holding only the first push button 31B. Since the update speed of the continuous hit compatible meter is the same in the case of updating the display mode of the continuous hit compatible meter by the automatic continuous hit based on the player pressing and holding only the second push button 32, a notice is given. The effect and the notification effect can be easily understood by the player, and the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same when the player presses and holds only the first push button 31B and when only the second push button 32 is pressed and held. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits depends on the case where the player presses and holds only the first push button 31B and the case where only the second push button 32 is pressed and held. May be different.

Further, in the advance notice effect, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the second push button 31B is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for a period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the automatic continuous hits are performed even though the total of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. Is not executed and the display mode of the meter for repeated hits is not updated. Therefore, it can be easily understood that the update of the display mode of the meter for continuous hits is not started by changing the push button that the player presses and holds. It is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect.

In this embodiment, after the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the advance notice effect, the long press determination interval When the second push button 32 is held down for a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the long press of the second push button 32 does not take over the long press period of the first push button. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period shorter than the long press determination interval in the advance notice production. When the second push button 32 is long-pressed for a second period shorter than the long-press determination interval, the long-press period of the first push button may be taken over by the long-press of the second push button 32. Good.

Further, in the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the second push button 31B is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for a period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the total of the first period and the second period reaches the long press determination interval, and the automatic repeated hits are made. Is executed, and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated, so that the effect of the notification effect can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, in the notification effect, after the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, the long press determination interval When the second push button 32 is pressed and held for a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the long press of the second push button 32 takes over the long press period of the first push button. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is the same after the player presses and holds the first push button 31B for a first period shorter than the long press determination interval in the notification effect. When the second push button 32 is long-pressed for a second period shorter than the long-press determination interval, even if the long-press of the second push button 32 does not take over the long-press period of the first push button. Good.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect of this embodiment, during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the image of the first push button 31B and the first push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation promotion image. By displaying a message prompting the operation (continuous hitting) of the 1 push button 31B, the player can be prompted to operate the first push button 31B, and the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the second push button 32 of this embodiment is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, whereas the first push button 31B of this embodiment has a second push button 31B. The first push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate so as to be easier for the player to see than the two push buttons 32, that is, the first push button 31B is described in "a mode in which the player can easily operate (operate)". Since it is provided, the player can display the operation promotion image including the image of the first push button 31B and the message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B on the effect display device 5. Since the player tries to operate the first push button 31B, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to operate the second push button 32, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

In this embodiment, as a "mode that is easy for the player to operate (operate)", the first push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate, so that the player can use the first push button 31 more than the second push button 32. Although a form that is easily recognized has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a "mode that is easy for the player to move (operate)", for example, the first push of the body part of the player. The distance from the part that operates the button 31B (target part) to the position where the first push button 31B is provided is shorter or longer than the distance from the target part to the position where the second push button 32 is provided. The movement (operation) of the player is performed between the target portion and the position where the first push button 31B is provided, and more than between the target portion and the position where the second push button 32 is provided. It includes those having few obstacles to obstruct, those in which the first push button 31B is formed more than the second push button 32, and the like.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect of the present embodiment, both the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 by the player are effective (the player is the first push button 31B or the second push button 31B). (The effect proceeds by operating the push button 32) On the other hand, in the cut-in effect of this embodiment, only the operation of the first push button 31B by the player is valid, and the operation of the second push button 32 is invalid. (The cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only by operating the first push button 31B), so that the effect of the cut-in image can be improved.

In the cut-in effect of the present embodiment, a mode in which the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only when the player operates the first push button 31B is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. In the cut-in effect, the cut-in image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 when the player operates the first push button 31B or the second push button, and the player may also display the cut-in image. The cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device 5 only when the second push button 32 is operated, while the cut-in image is not displayed on the effect display device 5 when the player operates the first push button 31B. You may do so.

Further, the first push button 31B of the present embodiment has a built-in vibration motor 37, and when the first push button 31B is operated in the advance notice effect or the notification effect, the vibration motor 37 is driven (vibration). While the first push button 31B vibrates, the vibration motor 37 does not drive (vibrate) when the second push button 32 is operated in the advance notice effect or the notification effect, so that the second push button 32 may vibrate. No, that is, since the strength of vibration differs between the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect.

In this embodiment, the first push button 31B vibrates by the drive (vibration) of the built-in vibration motor 37, and the second push button 32 does not vibrate, as "the strength of vibration is different". Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration motor 37 is driven (vibrated) in response to the operation of the second push button 32, and the vibration by the vibration motor 37 is transmitted to the second push button 32. By transmitting, the second push button 32 may vibrate weaker than the first push button 31B.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the vibration motor 37 is built in the first push button 31B and the vibration motor is not built in the second push button 32 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. While the vibration motor is built in the second push button 32, the vibration motor is not built in the first push button 31B, and when the second push button 32 is operated by the player, the first push button is operated by the player. The second push button 32 may vibrate more strongly than when the 31B is operated.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the vibration motor 37 is built in the first push button 31B and the vibration motor is not built in the second push button 32 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Vibration motors may be built in both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. When the vibration motor is built in both the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 in this way, the vibration motor built in the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are built in. By making the performance of the vibration motor different, the strength of vibration of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 may be different.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button 31B or the second push button during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. An example is illustrated in which the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by auto-continuous hitting in response to a long press of 32, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 1, the first push button 31B and Even during the operation acceptance period of the second push button 32, the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 by the player are detected after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the operation acceptance period. In this case, the display mode of the continuous hitting meter may not be updated because the display mode of the continuous hitting compatible meter is not updated until the final mode by the automatic continuous hitting. By doing so, even during the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32, the meter for continuous hitting is displayed by the automatic repeated hitting by long pressing of the first push button 31B and the second push button 32. Since it is possible to provide a case where the mode is updated toward the final mode and a case where the mode is not updated, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. If the operation of the first push button 31B or the operation of the second push button 32 by the player is detected between the start of the operation acceptance period and the elapse of the predetermined period, the operation of the first push button 31B and the operation of the second push button 32 are detected, and the operation is repeatedly hit by the automatic continuous hitting as in the above embodiment. The display mode of the meter may be updated to the final mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 are exemplified as the operation means for the player to operate the notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect to proceed with the effect. Is not limited to this, and in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the player operates the operating means other than the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 such as the stick controller 31A. The production may proceed accordingly.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the effect display device 5 includes an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button. Although the form of displaying the promotion image has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and by displaying any one of a plurality of images as the operation promotion image, the jackpot expectation degree and the probability change control after the jackpot game can be controlled. The execution rate and the like may be different. For example, when either the image of the first push button 31B or the image of the stick controller 31A described above can be displayed as the operation promotion image and the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation promotion image, the first push button 31B is displayed. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit and the rate at which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game may be higher than when the image of is displayed.

Further, as a modification 2, when the image of the first push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image, the action effect acting on the image of the first push button 31B can be executed, and the operation is performed as the effect effect of the action effect. By providing a case where the promotion image changes from the image of the first push button 31B to the image of the stick controller 31A, is the action effect executed when the image of the first push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image? Since the player can be noticed whether or not, the effect of the effect can be improved.

Specifically, in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, it is shown that the operation of the first push button 31B has not yet been accepted as the operation promotion image before the operation acceptance period of the first push button 31B is reached. The image of the first push button 31B is sticked by displaying it on the effect display device 5 in an embodiment (for example, a monochrome image of the first push button 31B) and executing an action effect on the image of the first push button 31B. The image is changed to the image of the controller 31A. Then, the operation reception of the stick controller 31A may be started, and a message prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A (for example, a message such as "close!") May be displayed on the effect display device 5.

That is, in the second modification, as the specific display in the present invention, the first specific display (display of the image of the first push button 31B) and the second specific display (stick controller) as the operation promotion image which is the promotion effect in the present invention. Although the embodiment of providing the image display of 31A) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific display in the present invention may be a display other than the operation promotion image which is the promotion effect in the present invention. Good.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, an operation promotion image including an image of the first push button 31B and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B is displayed. However, the present invention is limited to the embodiment in which the image of the second push button 32 and the operation promotion image including the message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 are not displayed. In the case of displaying the image of the second push button 32 and the operation promotion image including the message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect. May be provided. As described above, in the advance notice effect, the notification effect, and the cut-in effect, the operation promotion image including the image of the first push button 31B and the message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B, and the first operation promotion image. 2 When the image of the push button 32 and the operation promotion image including the message prompting the player to operate the second push button 32 can be displayed, the image of the second push button 32 and the player can be displayed. The operation promotion image including the message prompting the operation of the second push button 32 is obtained from the operation promotion image including the image of the first push button 31B and the message prompting the player to operate the first push button 31B. If the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is reduced along with the operation promotion image, or the amount of light output from the game effect LED 9 and the button LED 36 is reduced along with the operation promotion image. Good.

That is, in the present invention, as an example of "the first effect of the first detection means has a stronger effect intensity than the first effect of the second detection means", the "image of the first push button 31B" illustrated in the embodiment In addition to the form of "displaying but not displaying the image of the second push button 32", the form of "displaying the image of the second push button 32 smaller than the image of the first push button 31B" is included. Similarly, as an example of "the second effect related to the first detection means has a stronger effect intensity than the second effect related to the second detection means", the "message prompting the operation of the first push button 31B" illustrated in the embodiment is used. In addition to the form of "displaying but not displaying the message prompting the operation of the second push button 32", "the message prompting the operation of the second push button 32 is displayed smaller than the message prompting the first push button 31B". Includes form. Further, the effect intensity in the present invention includes the size and presence / absence of the image displayed on the effect display device 5, the volume / presence / absence of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the amount of light output from the game effect LED 9. Including the strength and presence / absence of.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the player advances the advance notice effect, the notification effect, the cut-in effect, and the like by repeatedly hitting or long-pressing the first push button 31B and the second push button 32 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a touch sensor or a motion sensor is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in place of the first push button 31B or the second push button 32, and these touch sensors are provided. Depending on the touch mode of the player and the motion mode of the player detected by the motion sensor, the advance notice effect, the notification effect, the cut-in effect, and the like may be advanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the starting winning opening is set to two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited thereto. May be only one, or the starting winning opening may be three or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the special symbol is set to two, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol is used. Or, the number of special symbols may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each changely display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop and display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of special symbols are variablely displayed without including the final stop symbol that is the display result. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol that is the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the game machine. The number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for renting and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored in the game. In these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

1 Pachinko game machine 5 Production display device 31A Stick controller 31B 1st push button 32 2nd push button 37 Vibration motor 120 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that can play games
A first detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a third detection means different from the first detection means and the second detection means. Includes detection means and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect based on at least the movement of the player being detected by the first detecting means or the second detecting means over a predetermined period of time.
During the execution period of the predetermined effect, the special effect execution means that executes the special effect based on the detection of the player's movement by the first detection means regardless of the detection from the second detection means.
A specific display execution means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the detection means, and a specific display execution means.
With
In the specific effect executing means, after the operation is detected in one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means for a first period shorter than the predetermined period, the other is more than the predetermined period. When the operation is detected over a short second period, the specific effect is not executed even if the total of the first period and the second period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period.
The specific display execution means is
During execution of the variable display, as the specific display, a first specific display corresponding to the first detection means and a display corresponding to the third detection means, which are more expected than the first specific display. 2 Specific display and can be displayed,
After displaying the first specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the first detection means, the first specific display is displayed on the second specific display when an action effect acting on the first specific display is executed. To display a promotion display that encourages the player to move
A game machine characterized by that. The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect can be executed based on at least the movement of the player being detected a predetermined number of times by the first detection means or the second detection means.
Based on at least the movement of the player being detected by the first detection means or the second detection means over a specific period, it is considered that a specific number of movements has been detected, and the total of the movements deemed to have been detected. Is possible to execute the specific effect based on the predetermined number of times.
When the movement of the player is detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means, the number of movements detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means is added up. The specific effect can be executed,
When the movement of the player is detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means over the specific period, the player is detected by either the first detection means or the second detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the above is considered to have been detected over the specific period.

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