JP6822898B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. There is something given to the player. Further, a variable display device capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as "variable") identification information when the game medium wins a prize in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening) (the starting condition is satisfied) is provided, and the variable display device When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, there is a configuration that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.

Further, as the above-mentioned gaming machine, a gaming machine that displays an operation promotion image corresponding to the operating means during the valid period of the operating means (button or the like) is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to Patent Document 1, if no operation is performed, the operation promotion image may gradually become larger, or the button-shaped operation promotion image may change to a patrol lamp-shaped operation promotion image.

JP-A-2016-83473

However, the operation promotion image corresponding to the operation means changes with time, and the operation promotion image does not change when the operation is performed early, so that there is a problem that the effect is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an improved effect.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to the advantageous state. and viable demonstration execution means announcement attraction suggesting a detectable detection means the operation of the player, and a specific indication executing means for performing a specific display corresponding to said detecting means, said directing execution means the is the announcement effect effect acting on the specific display by demonstration is executed a plurality of types executable, as an operation effect corresponding to the operation of the player, is capable of executing a specific operation effect that the predetermined operation effect The predetermined motion effect is an effect accompanied by the specific display, and the execution condition is satisfied by the detection of the player's motion by the detection means within the valid period in which the detection of the player's motion by the detection means is effective. It is executed by the establishment of the execution condition in the first effect setting state in which the execution condition is set and the second effect setting state in which the execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means within the valid period. It is an effect, and the specific operation effect is not accompanied by the display of the valid period and the specific display, and the player in the detection means within the valid period in the first effect setting state and the second effect setting state. It is an effect executed based on the detection of the operation of the above, and when the predetermined operation effect is executed in the second effect setting state, when the action of the player is detected by the detection means within the valid period, the above-mentioned When the specific operation effect is executed in the second effect setting state after being changed to the first effect setting state, even if the player's operation is detected by the detection means within the valid period, the first effect setting state The detection means can detect a plurality of operations including at least a first operation for the first operation unit and a second operation for the second operation unit, and the specific display execution means is variable. During the execution of the display, after displaying the first specific display corresponding to the first operation as the specific display, the advantage is higher for the player than the first specific display, and the second operation corresponding to the second operation. (2) Any of a plurality of types of the action effects that can display the specific display and have different advantages with respect to the change of the specific display after displaying the first specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means. Is executed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display, and the predetermined operation effect using the changed second specific display is executed during the valid period of detection by the detection means. It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.) capable of playing a game, and can detect the movement of the player. Detection means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, touch sensor, infrared sensor, camera, etc.) and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, the small buttons shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38 (for example). Specific display to perform (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. The specific display executing means includes an execution means (for example, a button development effect process (S529), a variable display in-process effect process (S172), etc.), and the specific display execution means has a first specific display (for example, a small button (for example, a small button) as the specific display. White) D1 etc.) and the degree of advantage for the player (for example, jackpot expectation, 16R probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 7)), normal jackpot and probability variation jackpot when there is a probability variation jackpot over the first specific display. The second specific display (for example, when the first specific display is the small button (white) D1), the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, and the stick. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2 such as D4, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc., and the first specific display is the large button (red) D3. The second specific display can display the stick D4, etc.), and the first specific display is displayed during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). After that, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after displaying the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the small button (white) D1 is changed to FIG. 33 (G). ), The large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (white) D2, and the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (red) D3 as shown in FIG. 33 (I). During the valid period (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38), the large button (red) as shown in the second specific display after the change (for example, FIGS. 33 (J) and 33 (K)). ) D3, large button (red) D3U, etc.) (for example, an effect that prompts an operation as shown in FIG. 33 (K) and notifies the result as shown in FIG. 33 (L)) It is characterized by being executed.

According to the above configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the first specific display is an action effect acting on the specific display (for example, a weak action effect, a medium action effect, and a strong action effect shown in FIG. 27 (C)). Is executed to change to the second specific display (for example, the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 34 (C) is replaced with a small button (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (D) and 34 (E)). White) When the weak action effect of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on D1 is executed, the large button (white) changes to D2 as shown in FIG. 34 (E), and the large button (white) is changed to D2 as shown in FIG. 35 (G). As shown in FIGS. 35 (H) and 35 (I), the button (white) D2 is subjected to a medium-action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2. As shown in FIG. 35 (I), the stick D4 is changed, and the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 38 (A) is changed to the small button (white) as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C). ) The stick D4 may be changed as shown in FIG. 38 (C) by executing the strong action effect of displaying the image TK1, the image TK2, and the image TK3 acting on the D1.

According to the above configuration, the effect effect is improved by the action effect.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or (2), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, and strong action shown in FIG. 27 (C) and the like. There is an effect, etc.), and the rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which of the action effects is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is a change from no change). Since the determination ratios of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect are different in the case of (weak change, medium change, or strong change), the second action effect depends on which button or the like action effect is executed. The rate of change to the specific display is different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, the weak action effect and the medium action effect shown in FIG. 27 (C). There are multiple types of display modes of the specific display after the change (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4 shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38). , Large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of which change to the specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example). , As shown in FIG. 27 (C), there are weak action effect and medium action in the case of weak change (1 step change), medium change (2 step change), and strong change (3 step change). Since the determination ratios of the effect and the strong effect are different, the ratio of weak change, medium change, and strong change is different depending on which button or other action effect is executed. For example, before the change In the case of the small button (white) D1, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2 when the weak change is executed, and the small button (white) D1 becomes the large button when the medium change is executed. It changes to (red) D3, and when a strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to stick D4. Therefore, depending on which button or other action effect is executed, which specific display is used. The rate of change may be different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4), the detection means has a plurality of types (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and corresponds to the specific display after the change. Execution of the motion effect detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after the change is executed, and is shown in FIG. 33. As described above, the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 35 and 38, the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change executes the operation effect. (The detected motion effect may be executed).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means the specific display corresponds to.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the specific display executing means has a non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.). ), The specific display is displayed in an manner indicating that it is in the non-valid period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button on which the regulation line K is superimposed (for example). (White) D1, large button (white) D2 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed). ..

According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is non-valid.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, the specific display executing means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-continuous fluctuations). The specific display may be displayed over a plurality of variable displays by pre-reading, and the specific display may be displayed over a plurality of variable displays) and may be changed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation over a plurality of variable displays.

(8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) that announces that any of the game machines (1) to (7) above will be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. , Countdown effect, character drop effect, etc.), the action effect acting on the specific display is executed by executing the advance notice effect, and the second specific effect is executed by executing the action effect. The display may be changed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for a specific advance notice effect.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) above, the setting state related to the effect is set to the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled) or the second state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled). Setting means that can be set to the state in which the auto button function is enabled (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39) and a specific effect (for example, button notice) when the effect execution condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B in the effects A to C and the decision button effect, it is possible to execute a display that reduces the scale of the gauge display, a notice display, a pass / fail display, etc.). The specific effect executing means (for example, the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22) is provided, and the specific effect executing means executes the effect in the first state based on the detection result of the detection means. While the specific effect can be executed assuming that the condition is satisfied, in the second state, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means (for example, the auto button function). When is enabled, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the notice display, the pass / fail display, the display that reduces the scale of the gauge display, etc. are performed), the setting means is While the variable display is being executed, the setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, a portion for executing the processes of steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 39). May be good.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one aspect of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for a game counted on the side of a main board. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a variation category and variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the selection example of the variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variable category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production decision processing at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a button development effect category and a button development effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a button development effect decision process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the decision ratio of a button development effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing explaining the various period in the button development production, and the specific flow of a button development production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of concrete button development production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of concrete button development production. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an auto button setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode at the time of setting the function of an auto button to enable or disable. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation, and the automatic repeated hitting by an auto button function.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails.

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower portion of the game area on the game board 2. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) 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 starting area (second starting area) and a second starting winning opening. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting winning openings".

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by 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 by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

In addition, game balls that have passed (entered) the winning openings such as the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening) and the large winning opening (described later) are provided corresponding to the respective winning openings. Detection by switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winnings", winning the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is called "starting winning", and in particular, winning the first starting winning opening is called the first starting winning. , The prize in the second start prize opening is referred to as the second start prize.

Based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize (detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the decorative symbol executed in the first special symbol game (described later) or the image display device 5 (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A. The first start condition (also referred to as the first execution condition) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of is satisfied.

Based on the occurrence of the second start winning prize (detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the decorative symbol executed in the second special symbol game (described later) or the image display device 5 (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as the variable display of is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first start winning prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed when the first start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first or second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed or pachinko When the game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the first special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved first special figures decreases by one each time one of the first start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the first start condition by a certain first start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start prize is not satisfied by the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start prize. Information regarding the above is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. When the second start prize is generated, the second start prize is generated even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied. When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed or pachinko When the game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the second special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved second special figures is reduced by one each time one of the second start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the second start condition by a certain second start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is not satisfied by the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start prize. The information regarding the above is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

The number of reserved memories obtained by adding the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is referred to as "total number of reserved memories". When the first special figure holding memory number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "special figure holding storage number" or "holding storage number". That is, one or two of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number when simply referred to as "special figure reserved storage number" or "holding storage number". Or it may refer to three. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition" or "execution condition". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition". Further, when the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "special figure reservation information".

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower portion of the game area on the game board 2. The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes, for example, 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 is in a state of the large winning opening by opening and closing the large winning opening door. Change (open state, closed state).

As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the large winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is off to close the large winning opening, and opens the large winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. The big winning opening is opened. The game ball that has passed (entered) the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the large winning opening, a prize is generated in the large winning opening.

A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize in the large prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the large winning opening (for example, 12) is the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of the first start prize (for example, 3), and the second start prize. More than the number of prize balls (for example, 3) paid out based on the occurrence of. That is, the state of the big winning opening (open state, closed state) has a great influence on whether or not it is advantageous for the player.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side portion of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED (light emitting diode) of a dot matrix or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol" or "special symbol 1", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. (Special figure) is also referred to as "second special figure" or "special figure 2". Further, a game (or the variable display of the identification information itself) executed with the variable display of the identification information is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variablely displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game in which the second special figure is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, it is also simply referred to as a "special figure game".

The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special symbol game of a plurality of types composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol has a symbol number corresponding to each.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side portion of the game area (upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) in the game board 2. .. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). The first hold display to be displayed as possible is performed. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the number of holds of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to display as possible.

When the first hold display and the second hold display are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "hold display". Further, the expression "hold display" may refer to an operation (LED lighting control by the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B), or may refer to the display itself (display by LED). .. For example, the hold display when it is said that the hold display is newly added indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to the "hold display" in the start winning prize memory display area 5H (described later) and the "active display" (described later) in the active display area AHA (described later).

On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a normal symbol hold display 25C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of reserved memory (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The normal map start condition for executing the normal map game (described later) executed in is satisfied.

The ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, a dot matrix LED, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays (variably displays) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a "general diagram" or "ordinary symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. A variable display game in which a normal symbol is variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or "normal figure game"). Information about the Fuzu game in which the Fuzu start condition is satisfied but the Fuzu start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as hold data (Public map hold information).

The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages based on the hold data (normal figure hold information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The normal-figure hold storage number is the number of normal-figure games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. That is, the number of reserved fuzu games is the number of games of the fuzu game waiting to be executed. The number of reserved normal maps is reduced by 1 each time one condition for starting a normal map is satisfied.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images.

Decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, are variably displayed. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate in conjunction with (corresponding to) the special symbol game, and the final decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. .. The decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5L is also referred to as a left symbol, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5C is also referred to as a middle symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5R is also referred to as a right symbol. Variable display of decorative patterns is also included in the variable display game.

Further, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, the hold display corresponding to the hold information is performed. In the start winning prize memory display area 5H, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of holdings of the special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new starting condition, the new holding display is consumed in order from the left end of the starting winning memory display area 5H (the closest side to the active display area AHA). May be added. When the number of hold of the special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new start condition, the hold display (the oldest hold display) displayed at the left end of the start prize memory display area 5H is deleted. , When there is another hold display, move (shift) the other hold display (each hold display when there are multiple other hold displays) to the left.

Further, an active display area (also referred to as a display area this time, an active hold display area, a display area at the time of digestion, etc.) AHA is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the active display area, active display (also referred to as digestion display, current display, etc.) is performed based on the fact that the hold display is deleted from the start winning memory display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. That is, when the start condition is satisfied, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and the active display is displayed. Hereinafter, the active display displayed based on the deletion of a certain hold display M may also be referred to as an active display corresponding to the hold display M.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged on the left side of the start winning memory display area 5H, but the active display area AHA is any one of the display areas of the image display device 5. It suffices if it is arranged at the position.

An upper plate and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided.

A voice output member is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are placed at the lower left and right oblique lower parts of the upper plate (upper left and right oblique upper plates of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8.

A movable accessory (movable body) that operates as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the upper position of the image display device 5 is from the first position (initial position shown in FIG. 1) to the second position (lower end position. For example, the position in front of the display area of the image display device 5). A movable accessory 17 that can move up to is provided.

Further, a light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed on the movable accessory 17, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the 9U and the game machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when each of the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR is not particularly distinguished, it is simply referred to as a lamp 9.

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable accessory 17 described above are effect devices for executing the effect, but the game machine 1 has other effects such as a device having a vibrating portion and a device having a blower portion. It may be equipped with a device.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal map start condition is satisfied after the normal map start condition is satisfied. In the normal symbol game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started), when the predetermined time that becomes the normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is obtained. Is stopped and displayed (derivative display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol (per normal symbol)". ". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss (normal)". Design loss) ”. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the first special figure game is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. Based on this, the second special figure game is started. In the special symbol game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol is confirmed special. The design (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "missing". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be a "small hit" as the predetermined display result.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as a lost symbol. Note that different special symbols in the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game may be used as jackpot symbols.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in the open state in the big hit game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot is controlled to be open is an example of an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player in the jackpot game state after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. The number of times (predetermined number of rounds) is executed. The round is an open cycle of the big winning opening. In each round (each round), the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 to change the state (open state, closed state) of the large winning opening. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the large winning opening door at the start of the round to change the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state, keeps the large winning opening open, and then closes the large winning opening door. The big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, and one round is completed. In the round, the big winning opening is whether a predetermined upper limit opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses after opening the big winning opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of prizes are generated for the big winning opening. It is maintained in the open state until any of the conditions is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes the rounds in the jackpot game state until the number of times the rounds are executed reaches a predetermined upper limit. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the round even before the number of times the round is executed reaches the predetermined upper limit, if the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball does not win the big winning opening). May be terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit is two types (8 times corresponding to 8R and 16 times corresponding to 16R. See FIG. 7), but may be one type or three or more types. You may.

In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special symbol game. In addition, the reach state may be reached during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol. The reach state is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as a "reach variable symbol"). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. The production in the reach state is called the reach production.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different.

The expectation of a big hit by a certain effect is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit). It is calculated by + (probability that the effect is executed other than at the time of big hit) x (probability that it does not become big hit)}. If a certain effect is always executed as a "big hit", the expected degree of big hit of the effect is "1". The same applies to the degree of expectation of super reach due to a certain production.

The reach production is a production that gives notice and suggests to the player that the jackpot expectation is high, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 gives a notice to the player that the jackpot expectation is high in addition to the reach production. Suggested effects (eg, hold effects, pseudo-continuous effects, etc.) can be performed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute an effect (for example, a hold effect, a slip effect, etc.) that gives notice or suggests to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect will be executed. Hereinafter, the effect of notifying or suggesting to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the expectation of a big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect.

It should be noted that the notification (notice, suggestion) by the advance notice effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether or not the notification content is realized. For example, the advance notice effect for notifying the possibility of reaching the reach state may be performed before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. Further, the advance notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may be performed before the final decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

The advance notice effect may include a look-ahead advance notice effect (also referred to as "preliminary determination advance notice effect"). In the lookahead notice effect, before starting the variable display that is the target of the notice, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game. (Lookahead), it is a notice effect to be executed based on the judgment result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the lookahead notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold information. Also called variable display of the target. The active display corresponding to the hold display of the target (active display displayed during the variable display of the target) is also referred to as the active display of the target.

The display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of winning, at the time of the hold display (before it becomes the active display), or when it becomes the active display (at the start of the fluctuation). May be decided. Further, the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active corresponding to the hold display (active display displayed by deleting the hold display) may be the same (or substantially the same). They may be related to each other. The same (or substantially the same) display mode means that, for example, an active display having the same or substantially the same display mode as the display mode of the hold display before erasure is displayed.

The display modes are related to each other. For example, there are three types of display modes having different jackpot expectations (expectation level of display mode a> expectation level of display mode b> expectation level of display mode c). However, as the display mode of the active display, three types of display modes having different jackpot expectations (expectation of display mode s> expectation of display mode t> expectation of display mode u. However, the display mode s is display mode a, Different from any of b and c, the display mode t is different from any of the display modes a, b and c, and the display mode u is different from any of the display modes a, b and c). When the hold display is deleted, the active display of the display mode s is displayed, when the hold display of the display mode b is deleted, the active display of the display mode t is displayed, and when the hold display of the display mode c is deleted, the display is displayed. The active display of aspect u is displayed. When the additional active display effect described later is executed, when the hold display of the display mode a is deleted, the active display of the display mode t or the display mode u is displayed, and the hold display of the display mode b is deleted. When this is done, the active display of the display mode u is displayed.

In the present embodiment, as the look-ahead advance notice effect, the hold effect according to the display mode of the hold display in the start winning prize memory display area 5H can be executed. In the hold effect, for example, the hold display to be added to the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in a notice mode (blue or red in the present embodiment) different from the normal mode (white in the present embodiment) (hold at the time of addition). The effect (effect) and the effect (hold change effect) of changing the already displayed hold display to the notice mode (including the change from one notice mode to another notice mode) are included.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, it is an effect to be executed when the hold display is changed to the notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the hold display. An effect that indirectly acts (holding action effect. It may be referred to as "holding action success effect" to distinguish it from "holding action failure effect" described later) is feasible. Further, it may be possible to execute an effect (holding action failure effect) that is executed when the hold display is not changed to the advance notice mode, which is an effect in which at least a part of the effect mode is common to the hold action success effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the advance notice effect (or the look-ahead advance notice effect), the active display effect according to the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be executed. The active display effect includes, for example, an effect of displaying the active display to be added to the active display area AHA in the notice mode (active display effect at the time of addition) when the hold display at the time of erasure is in the normal mode, or a display in the normal mode. An effect (active display change effect) for changing the active display to the advance notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode) is included. When the hold change effect and the active display change effect are not particularly distinguished, they may be referred to as "hold change effect".

Further, when the active display effect is feasible, the hold action success effect is executed when the active display is changed to the advance notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to be active. It may be an effect that acts directly or indirectly. Similarly, the hold action failure effect may be an effect executed when the active display is not changed to the advance notice mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a concealment effect that conceals the hold display in the start winning prize memory display area 5H. The concealment effect is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the hold display. For example, in the concealment effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display so that even the number of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H cannot be recognized at all (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface (upper layer). It becomes like a silhouette as a whole and is vague and difficult to see, an image for concealment is displayed on the front and it is difficult to see partially, and the hold display itself becomes difficult to see (smaller, semi-transparent) It may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface and is completely invisible, or is completely invisible due to transparency or non-display). Further, although the number of hold displays displayed in the start winning prize memory display area 5H is somehow recognizable (for example, recognizable by the silhouette), it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize each display mode. .. Further, although the display mode is recognizable, it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the number. For example, it may notify the presence or absence of a hold display (for example, a red hold display) in a certain display mode. Further, in the case of the hold display in which the notice mode is expressed not in the whole but in a part (for example, the upper part), it is difficult for the concealment effect to visually recognize the upper part of each hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. Alternatively, it may be an effect that makes it impossible.

Further, as the concealment effect, the active display in the active display area AHA may be concealed in place of or in addition to the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H.

In the present embodiment, as a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number "3" among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7") that are the jackpot symbols is shown. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "8R probability variation jackpot" which is one aspect of "big hit". Further, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "16R probability variation big hit" which is one aspect of "big hit". After the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 8R probability variation jackpot are completed, the probability variation control (probability fluctuation control) is performed together with the time reduction control (time reduction control).

By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed under either a condition of executing a special figure game with a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) after the end of the jackpot game state, or when the variable display result becomes a "big hit". Ends when is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the probability variation control is performed, the probability variation control is performed when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is exhausted. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

Further, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving control is not performed. The time saving control is performed when either of the conditions that the special figure game of a predetermined number of time saving times is executed after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" are satisfied first. It ends in. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of a predetermined number of time saving times is exhausted. The predetermined number of time reductions is, for example, 70 times.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than when the time reduction control is not performed, or is normal in each normal symbol game. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the control that improves the probability that the variable display result of the symbol is "per normal figure" compared to when the time saving control is not performed, and the variable display result is "per normal figure". The game ball wins the second start, such as control to make the tilt control time for tilt control of the movable wing piece longer than when time reduction control is not performed, and control to increase the number of tilts compared to when time reduction control is not performed. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by making it easier to pass (enter) the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special symbol game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result is next. Is shortened until it becomes a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. In addition, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability change state. The time saving state (high base state) and the high probability state (probability change state) are examples of advantageous states that are advantageous for the player.

A gaming state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability change control, that is, a gaming state that is both a high probability state (probability change state) and a high base state (time reduction state) is a high accuracy high base state or a time reduction probability change state. Also called. A gaming state in which only probability variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed, that is, a gaming state in which the probability variation state (probability variation state) is not high base state (time reduction state) is the high accuracy low base state. Alternatively, it is also referred to as a time-saving uncertain change state. In addition, only the high accuracy and high base state (probability change state with time reduction) may be referred to as "probability change state". A gaming state in which time reduction control or high opening control is performed without probability change control, that is, a gaming state that is not a high probability state (probability change state) but a high base state (time reduction state) is also called a low probability high base state. Will be done. A gaming state in which probabilistic control is not performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed, that is, a gaming state that is neither a high probability state (probability change state) nor a high base state (time reduction state) is also called a low probability low base state. Will be done. Since the low-accuracy low-base state is a normal state in which no probability variation control, time-saving control, or high-opening control is performed, it is distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state. Sometimes referred to as "normal state". The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on, such as when the system is reset) is a normal state.

In this embodiment, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the probability variation control is performed, when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is digested. , The probability variation control ends, but the probability variation control may not end until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" without providing the ST number (probability variation number). That is, a probability variation jackpot may be provided to continue the probability variation control until the next jackpot. When a probability variation jackpot that continues the probability variation control until the next jackpot is provided, a normal jackpot that is not performed after the probability variation control may be further provided.

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 a lamp 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, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , 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 hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, 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 an image display device 5, a speaker 8, and a lamp. Various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 and the like are installed.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and lights / turns off drive of the lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit to perform. The accessory control board 16 is a control board for controlling the operation of the accessory provided separately from the effect control board 12, and drives the movable accessory 17 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A circuit that outputs a drive signal is mounted on an actuator (not shown).

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 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. It should be. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the game machine 1 also has other switches connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (not shown)). ) May be provided, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting illegal vibration, a switch for detecting an illegal electromagnetic wave). Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 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 command signals 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.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the effect control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the effect control command may be one or a plurality of three or more. Good.

The information constituting each effect control command may be stored in the command table in the ROM 101, for example. When a certain effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the storage address of the effect control command in the above command table is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer as a setting for transmitting the effect control command. It may be stored in the created buffer area. After that, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed, so that the effect control command set as described above is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted.

A part of FIG. 3A will be described. For example, the command 8001H is a first variable start command that specifies the start of the first special figure game. The command 8002H is a second variable start command that specifies the start of the second special figure game. The command 81XXH is a variable pattern designation command for designating a variable pattern such as a decorative symbol that is variably displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the determination result and the jackpot type of whether the variable display result is "miss", "16R probability variation jackpot", or "8R probability variation jackpot". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result of.

The command B100H is a first start opening winning notification command for notifying that the first starting condition has been satisfied (sometimes referred to as a first starting opening winning designation command or a first starting opening winning command). The command B200H is a second start opening winning notification command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied (second starting opening winning designation command). , It may be called a command at the time of winning the second starting port).

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number. For example, when the first start winning is generated (when the number of reserved storages in the first special figure increases), the first holding storage number notification command is transmitted together with the first starting opening winning notification command. Further, when the second start winning is generated (when the second special figure reserved storage number is increased), the second starting opening winning notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are transmitted.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. The command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" as a winning determination result, and a determination result of the big hit type. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category designation command (also referred to as "variation category command") indicating a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as "variation pattern type") as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is the group name of each group including the variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

In the present embodiment, in the winning random number value determination process (FIG. 15), when the starting winning is generated, the variable category is excluded except in some cases (for example, when the first starting winning is made in a high base state or the like). The fluctuation category is determined based on the random value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variable category command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 has a variable display based on the start prize based on the value set in the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start prize is generated. It is possible to recognize whether or not it becomes.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (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 (Input / Output port) 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value that is counted (updated) on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present 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 variable category, and the general drawing. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value 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 the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation category and a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" belongs to the fluctuation category "PA1". The variable category "PA2" is a non-reach (missing) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PA2-1" and "PA2-2" belong to the variation category "PA2". The variable category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the variation category "PA3". The fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA4-1" to "PA4-3" belong to the variation category "PA4". The fluctuation category "PA5" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA5-1" to "PA5-3" belong to the variation category "PA5". The variable category "PB1" is a shortened / reach (big hit) variable category. The fluctuation pattern "PB1-1" belongs to the fluctuation category "PB1". The variable category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the variation category "PB3". The variable category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB4-1" to "PB4-3" belong to the variation category "PB4". The variable category "PB5" is a super reach β (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB5-1" to "PB5-3" belong to the variation category "PB5".

A part of FIG. 5 will be described. For example, the fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA3-2" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-3" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB3-2" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PB1-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB1" is a shortened / reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern "PB3-1". The fluctuation pattern "PB4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-2" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-3" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, the special figure display result is set to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is derived and displayed. A table that is referenced to make decisions based on. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, the determination value (for determining the special figure display result) assigned to each special figure display result (“big hit”, “loss”) according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The number of random values (values to be compared with MR1) is different. According to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is in the high probability state, more determination values are assigned to the “big hit” than in the low probability state. That is, the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is for determining the jackpot type to be selected from a plurality of types when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled. It is a table referred to for determination based on a random number value MR2. In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (that is, whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game is executed). If the number of judgment values (values compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type) assigned to each jackpot type ("16R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot") is different. I'm letting you. According to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the variable special figure is the second special figure (when the second special figure game is executed), it is higher than when the variable special figure is the first special figure. (Compared to when executing the first special figure game), many judgment values are assigned to "16R probability variation jackpot". That is, in the second special figure game, the probability of becoming a "16R probability variation big hit" is higher when the "big hit" is made than in the first special figure game.

Further, the ROM 101 includes a variation category determination table referred to for determining the variation category to any one of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types. The decision table is stored.

The RAM 102 holds various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the data to be held is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a game control data holding area provided in the RAM 102. The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a holding specific information storage unit 151C, a normal figure holding storage unit 151D, and a game. It includes a control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data (first hold information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the holding number with the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) to the first starting winning opening, and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3) is set as pending data and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). To do.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the hold data (second hold information) of the second special figure game. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3) is set as pending data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ..

The hold specific information storage unit 151C has a winning order of the entire hold data including the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B ( Hold data based on the occurrence of the first start prize (first hold information) or hold data based on the occurrence of the second start prize (second hold information) in association with the hold number which is the detection order of the game balls. Stores information indicating whether or not. In the hold specific information storage unit 151C shown in FIG. 14, "first" indicates that it is the first hold information, and "second" indicates that it is the second hold information.

The Fuzu hold storage unit 151D stores the hold information of the Fuzu game. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151D associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 receives a first reserved storage number count value and a second special figure reserved storage number, which are stored values of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number. The second hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the second hold storage counter for counting, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter for counting the total hold storage number, etc. Be remembered.

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

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

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 in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124, the I / O 125, and the RTC (real-time clock) circuit 126 are mounted.

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

The effect control board 12 is used to transmit wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the voice control board 13. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illuminated signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action to the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

Further, the ROM 121 is provided with a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, a speaker 8, a lamp 9, a movable accessory 17, etc.). The constituent data is stored. Each effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, various effect operations are realized by setting the effect control pattern. For example, the variable display operation of the decorative symbol corresponding to each variation pattern is realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. Hold production, active display production, fanfare production, production during round game (opening production, closing production), ending production, etc. are also realized by setting production control patterns corresponding to each production.

FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and end code. It suffices that it is composed of data, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of motion control in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer judgment value is a value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer. Therefore, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In addition, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command was received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process was executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. Data indicating the switching timing of the effect control and the like may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

The display control data includes data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of an effect sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the light emitting operation of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes data indicating a period for effectively detecting an operation on an operation unit such as a push button 31B, a control content of an effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. The movable accessory control data includes, for example, data indicating an operation mode of the movable accessory 17. That is, the movable accessory control data is data that specifies the operation of the movable accessory 17. It should be noted that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, and the effect control pattern is configured to include a part of the control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in the manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the speaker 8 is controlled to output voice in the mode specified by the voice control data, and the lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in the mode specified by the lamp control data, and the operation specified by the operation detection control data is performed. During the valid period (sometimes referred to simply as the valid period), control is performed to accept operations on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determine the content of the effect. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set for the data corresponding to the effect device that is not the control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and is in the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation may be provided corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period for executing the advance notice effect). Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period during which the round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period during which the ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.). The effect control pattern may be provided.

When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be specified. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the effect operation corresponding to the corresponding various control data is performed. To control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has the effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data # n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. The control of the movable accessory 17 etc.) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data # n, display control data # 1 to display control data # n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to # n. Data # n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data # n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data # n, movable accessory control data # 1 to movable accessory control data # n are productions of each. The effect control execution data # 1 to the effect control execution data # n that indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the device and specify the execution of the effect control are configured.

A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the accessory control board 16, and the like. For example, in the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Let me. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

FIG. 10A is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122. The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning command receive command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total number of reserved storages. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category command , A set of four commands called a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) is set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning reception command buffer 194A so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and hold storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores commands in the order received at the time of the start winning from the beginning in the free area of the start winning command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning, commands are transmitted in the order of starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "8". It will be stored in the order of category command and hold storage number notification command. The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number "1") every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the look-ahead advance notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The look-ahead advance notice buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "8") corresponding to each data constituting the start winning command buffer 194A. That is, in the look-ahead advance notice buffer 194B, the decision contents regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "8". .. For example, when the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, the lookahead advance notice buffer 194B , The content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, when the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number in the start winning command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the read notice buffer 194B, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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, a 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, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main side error process (including sensor error notification process), an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step). S12).

Following the process of step S12, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined information output process to supply jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. And other data are output (step S13).

Following the information output process in step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14). In the game random number update process in step S14, for example, at least a part of the game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) used on the side of the main board 11 is updated by software. As an example, the CPU 103 may update the numerical data indicating the game random numbers counted by the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 by software.

Following the game random number update process in step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process processing, the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B are performed. It enables the tilting operation setting of.

Following the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it off from. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG.

In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 has a predetermined number of first special figure reservations (number of holdes of the first special figure game). It is determined whether or not it is the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure hold storage number by reading, for example, the first hold storage number count value which is the stored value of the first hold storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

When it is determined in step S202 that the number of reserved first special figure is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 uses the stored value (starting) of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. “1” is set in the mouth buffer value) (step S207). Following the process of step S207, the CPU 103 executes the start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) “0” in the start port buffer value (step S209).

When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S202 that the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit value. (Step S202 (YES)), after executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 is from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 has a predetermined number of second special figure hold storages (number of holdes of the second special figure game). It is determined whether or not it is the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

When it is determined in step S204 that the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 uses the storage value (starting) of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. “2” is set in the mouth buffer value) (step S210). Following the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes the start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) the start port buffer value to "0" (step S212), and performs the start winning determination process. To finish.

When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit. (Step S204 (YES)) ends the start winning determination process without performing the processes of steps S210, S211 and S212.

According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even when the start winning of the game ball is simultaneously detected in the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the processing based on the respective detections. Can be completed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates so as to add 1 to the number of special figure hold storages corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S215). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storages is updated to be added by 1 (step S216). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

Following the process of step S216, the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Further, the reserved specific information storage unit 151C stores information according to the start port buffer value.

Following the process of step S218, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the start port winning notification command according to the start port buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S219). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting the first start port winning notification command is made. Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting the second start port winning notification command is made. The start opening winning notification command set in step S219 is mainly generated by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

Following the process in step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S220). After that, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the hold storage number notification command (step S221). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the first hold storage number notification command is made. Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting the second hold storage number notification command is made. Then, the process at the time of starting and winning is completed. The hold storage number notification command set in step S221 is obtained by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number value determination process (step S220). In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not the game is in the big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that it is in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is on, and specifies that it is not in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether it is in the high base state or the low base state by checking the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies a high base state when the high base flag is on, and identifies a low base state when the high base flag is not on (when it is off). .. Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may specify whether it is in the high-accuracy state or the low-accuracy state by confirming the state of the high-accuracy flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is not on (when it is off). You may.

The CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the ON state in the jackpot end process (step S117). Further, the CPU 103 clears the high base flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process (step S113). For example, the CPU 103 sets the initial value of zero in the fluctuation counter that is compared with the number of time reductions in the jackpot end processing, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation counter when a loss occurs in the special symbol stop processing. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation counter reaches the number of time reductions, the high base flag is cleared to the off state. Further, the CPU 103 sets the high accuracy flag to the ON state in the jackpot end processing. Further, the CPU 103 clears the high accuracy flag to the off state in the special symbol stop processing. For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero in the fluctuation counter that is compared with the number of STs in the jackpot end processing, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation counter when a loss occurs in the special symbol stop processing. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation counter reaches the high probability count, the high probability flag is cleared to the off state. The value of the fluctuation counter is stored in, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154.

Following the process in step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the jackpot game state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is specified that the game is in the big hit game state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game is not in the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

When it is determined in step S402 that the game is in a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines the start port buffer value. Is determined to be "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second starting prize (starting prize in which the variable special figure is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number value determination process is terminated.

When it is determined in step S403 that the base state is not high (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table according to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the low-accuracy state (values in the range of "8000" to "8329" are "big hits" from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result is set, and when the high accuracy state is set, the table data for the high accuracy state ("8000" to "8818") is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result whose range value is "big hit" is set. Note that the CPU 103 identifies that the high accuracy flag is in the high accuracy state when the high accuracy flag is on, and the high accuracy flag is set. When it is not in the on state (when it is in the off state), it may be specified as a low probability state. Further, a display result determination table different between the first special figure and the second special figure (first special figure display result determination). When using the table, the second special figure display result determination table), if the start port buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table is used, and the start port buffer value is "2". In some cases, the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

Following the process of step S405, the CPU 103 has numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with the individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 performs the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

When it is determined in step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified by the start port buffer value. Set (select) the jackpot type determination table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the table data according to the fluctuation special figure from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type with the determination value of each jackpot type in the jackpot type determination table data set according to the fluctuation special chart. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

Following the process of step S407, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406; NO), a setting is made to transmit a symbol designation command according to the loss to the effect control board 12 (step). S409). The symbol designation command set in step S409 is mainly generated by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the high base state (step S410). When it is determined in step S410 that the state is not in the high base state (step S410; NO), that is, in the scene 1 or the scene 3, the CPU 103 is for the low base state according to the special figure display result. The variable category determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is in (step S410; YES), that is, in the scene 2 or the scene 4, the CPU 103 is in the high base state according to the special figure display result. The variable category determination table for is set (selected) (step S412).

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a selection example of the variable category determination table. FIG. 16A is a selection example in which one of the variable category determination tables is selected from the plurality of variable category determination tables in the low base state. According to FIG. 16 (A), when the special figure display result is “missing” in the low base state, three types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” and “C” in the figure) are set according to the number of reserved memories. -TBL2 "" C-TBL3 ")), one of the variable category determination tables is selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” is selected when the number of reserved storages is 0 or 1, and when the number of reserved storages is 2 or 3. The variable category determination table "C-TBL2" is selected, and when the number of reserved storages is 4 or more, the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16 (A), when the special figure display result is set to "big hit" in the low base state, one type of variable category determination table ("C-TBL4" in the figure) regardless of the number of reserved storages. ) Is selected.

FIG. 16B is a selection example in which one of the variable category determination tables is selected from the plurality of variable category determination tables in the high base state. According to FIG. 16 (B), when the special figure display result is “missing” in the high base state, two types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” and “C” in the figure are used according to the number of reserved storages. -TBL3 "), one of the variable category determination tables is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is set to “big hit” in the high base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL5” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved storages. ) Is selected.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the variable category determination table. FIG. 17 (A) is the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B). The variable category determination table "C-TBL1" of FIG. 17 (A) (the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" of FIG. 17 (B), the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" of FIG. 17 (C), FIG. 17 The variable category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17 (D) and the variable category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. ) Is assigned to multiple types of variable categories.

For example, in the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A), 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the random value MR3 are set. Assigned to the variable category "PA1", 70 (values in the range "0" to "69") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", 27 (values in the range "70" to "96") Assigned to the variable category "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "99") assigned to the variable category "PA5" Has been done. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A), the fluctuation category "PA1" is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category "PA2" is 70% (70 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variable category "PA4" is determined at a ratio of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variable category "PA5" is determined at a ratio of 1% (1/100).

The variable category determination table “C-TBL2” shown in FIG. 17 (B), the variable category determination table “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. 17 (C), and the variable category determination table “C” shown in FIG. 17 (D). -TBL4 ”and the variation category determination table“ C-TBL5 ”shown in FIG. 17 (E) are the same, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

Return to FIG. 15 (A). In the process of step S411 to be executed when it is determined in step S410 that the state is not in the high base state, the variable category determination table is executed when the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that the special figure display result is a "big hit". If the table data constituting "C-TBL4" is set and it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing", the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" to the variable category determination according to the number of reserved storages. Set the table data constituting any one of the tables "C-TBL3". Further, in the process of step S412 to be executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, if the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that the special figure display result is a "big hit", it is a variable category. If the table data constituting the determination table "C-TBL5" is set and it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing", the category determination table "C-TBL1" or the variation is changed according to the number of reserved storages. Set the table data that constitutes any of the category determination tables "C-TBL3".

After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines (determines) the variable category based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 includes numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining a variation category extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, and a variation category set in step S411 or step S412. It may be determined which of the determination values matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by comparing the table data of the determination table with the determination values assigned to the respective fluctuation categories. Following the process of step S413, the CPU 103 transmits one of the variable category commands shown in FIG. 15 (B) to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result (decision result) of the process of step S413. After making the setting for (step S414), the random value determination process at the time of winning is completed.

Following the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. (See FIG. 12).

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. The special symbol normal processing includes a process of determining (predetermining) whether or not a variable display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is a "big hit" before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1".

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is a process 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, a setting process for transmitting a variation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), and the like. There is. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes processing for changing (variable display) the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the start of the change is the special symbol fluctuation time (FIG. 5). It includes processing to determine whether or not it has been reached. In the special symbol variation processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" when the elapsed time after the start of the variation reaches the special symbol variation time.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process is a process of stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol, and the jackpot flag is turned off. (When it is determined in advance that the variable display result is "missing" in the special symbol normal processing (step S110)), the processing for transitioning the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the jackpot flag Includes a setting process for sending a hit start specification command (fan flag command) as a process to be executed when is on (when it is determined in advance that the variable display result is a "big hit"). .. In the special symbol stop processing, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and when the jackpot flag is on, the special figure process flag is updated. Update the value of to "4".

The jackpot release pre-processing in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to open (for example, setting a solenoid drive signal for the solenoid 82 for the jackpot door to open the big winning opening). , Includes setting processing for sending notification commands such as the opening of the big winning door. In the jackpot opening preprocessing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process during opening of the jackpot in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is large based on whether or not the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening has passed a predetermined time and whether or not the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number. A process for determining the timing for returning the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and a setting for closing the large winning opening (for example, for the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door for closing the large winning opening). It includes processing to set the solenoid drive signal, etc., and setting processing to send a notification command after opening the big winning opening. In the process of opening the jackpot, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The process after opening the jackpot in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The big hit post-opening process is a process to determine whether 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, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has not been reached. As a process to be executed, it includes a setting process for sending a notification command during opening of the big winning opening, and a setting process for sending a hit end specification command as a process to be executed when the maximum number of times the winning opening is opened is reached. I'm out. In the jackpot opening post-processing, when the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is reached, The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end process in step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot end effect waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending effect execution period) has elapsed, and a process to be executed when the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed. It includes a process of setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a high accuracy and high base state, a process of setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions, and the like. In the jackpot end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

Further, the big hit opening processing (step S115), the big hit opening post-processing (step S116), the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114), and the big hit end processing (step S117) are big prizes when the count switch 23 is turned on. Includes send settings for sending oral prize notification commands.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing (step S110). In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of pending storages is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total number of reserved memory count values stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the total number of pending storages is other than "0" in step S230 (step S230; NO), it is determined whether or not the pending data to be digested first (the first winning pending data) is the second reserved information. Determine (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, whether or not the information stored in the hold specific information storage unit 151C corresponding to the hold number "1" is the information indicating that it is the second hold information. You just have to judge.

When the hold data first digested in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; YES), the hold stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B corresponding to the hold number "1". As data, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the hold specific information storage unit 151C shifts the information stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter so as to subtract one. Following the process of step S233, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the hold data first digested in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; NO), the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number "1". As a result, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the hold specific information storage unit 151C shifts the information stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter so as to subtract one. Following the process of step S237, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table according to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as in step S405 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15A. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103 has the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special feature set in step S239, as in step S406 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. In the table data for determining the figure display result, the special figure display result (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing" is made by comparing each judgment value assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" one by one. ) Should be determined.

Following the process of step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is a "big hit" (step S241). When it is determined in step S241 that the jackpot is "big hit" (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the ON state (step S242). The jackpot flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the jackpot end process of step S117. Following the process in step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination process in step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15A. Following the jackpot type determination process in step S244, the CPU 103 is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in, for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155, corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244. The jackpot type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is "16R probability variation jackpot", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "1", and if it is "8R probability variation jackpot", the jackpot type Set the buffer value to "2".

When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241 (NO)), or after the process of step S245 is executed, the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result determined in the process of step S240, or In the case of a big hit, a fixed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in the process of step S244 (step S248). After the finalized special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. ..

When the total number of reserved storages is "0" in step S230 (step S230; YES), the demo display setting (step S250) is executed, and the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In the demo display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demo designation command for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines the variation category and the variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation category, as in the process of step S413 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. The determination table is selected (set), and the variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. For example, when the CPU 103 determines the variation category "PA2", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category "PA2" shown in FIG. 19B, and sets the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. When the numerical data to be shown is in the range of "0" to "39", the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" is determined, and when the numerical data is in the range of "40" to "99", the fluctuation pattern "PA2-2" is determined. .. Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines the variation category "PA3", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category "PA3" shown in FIG. 19C, and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. When the numerical data indicating is in the range of "0" to "79", the fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" is determined, and when it is in the range of "80" to "99", the fluctuation pattern "PA3-2" is determined. To do. The same applies when other variable categories are determined.

According to FIGS. 5, 6, 16, 17, 17, 19 and the like, the relationship between the jackpot expectation of normal reach and super reach is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach. In addition, in the normal reach, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the case with the pseudo-continuous fluctuation than in the case without the pseudo-continuous fluctuation. In Super Reach α (same for Super Reach β), the expectation of a big hit is higher when there is a pseudo-ream fluctuation than when there is no pseudo-ream fluctuation, and when the number of pseudo-reams is two, it is once. Expectations are higher than in the case.

The random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted at the time of executing the process, or step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) like the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category. It may be extracted in step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal processing (step S110) to be extracted as pending data.

In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (probability variation) and the set value of 70 times are set to the same value (both 70 times), but the set value of the number of STs (probability variation) and the time reduction are set. The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot are set to the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the number of STs (probability variation number) in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot may be different values. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the set value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot are set to the same value (both 70 times), but in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot. The set value of the number of time reductions in the above and the set value of the number of time reductions in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot may be different values.

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in FIG.

In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and mounts the effect control board 12. Set the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is in the ON state (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the ON state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like is generated from the main board 11 in addition to the timer interrupt. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control that becomes an effect control command or the like is performed from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag and turns it off (step S73). The command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued production control commands are performed.

Following the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes an error notification process (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, for example, an error notification corresponding to a magnetic anomaly notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet.

Following the error notification process in step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process (step S76). In the effect control process process of step S76, various effect devices (for example, image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, movable accessory 17, etc.) are used based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Judgments, decisions, settings, etc. regarding the production operation that was performed are performed.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect random number update process (step S77). In the effect random number update process in step S77, for example, at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random number of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. After that, the process returns to step S72.

It has been explained that the interrupt for receiving the effect control command or the like from the main board 11 on the effect control board 12 side is an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. However, the method of generating an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like is not limited to the above. For example, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like may be generated by an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process (step S74). In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, and thus receives commands from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

If it is determined in step S501 that there is a reception command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is the first start opening winning notification command (step S502). .. The effect control CPU 120 may, for example, confirm the MODE data of the reception command and specify the type of the reception command (see FIG. 3).

When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening winning notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first hold storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a predetermined timer initial value as the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

If it is determined in step S502 that it is not the first start opening winning notification command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the receiving command is the second starting opening winning notification command. (Step S504). When it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening winning notification command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second hold storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a predetermined timer initial value as the reception waiting time of the second hold storage number notification command in the command reception control timer.

If it is determined in step S504 that the command is not the second start opening winning notification command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that it is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that it is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508). ). When it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer, the first hold storage number notification waiting time Is cleared (step S509).

If it is determined in step S508 that it is not the first hold storage number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is the second hold storage number notification command. (Step S510). When it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second hold storage number notification command (step S510; YES), for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer, the second hold storage number notification waiting time is reached. Is cleared (step S511).

When it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), when it is determined in step S507 that it is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received command at the beginning of the free area in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A (step S512). Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

When it is determined in step S510 that the reception command is not the second hold storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is a variation pattern specification command. (Step S513). If it is determined that the command is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in the variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S515). .. Following the process of step S515, the process returns to the process of step S501.

If it is determined in step S513 that the reception command is not a variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings and the like according to each of the other reception commands (step S518). For example, when the reception command is a game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the game state designation command to specify the current game state. Following the process of step S518, the process returns to the process of step S501.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process (step S76). In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the effect determination process at the time of winning (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the start winning command buffer 194A, and determines whether or not the start opening winning notification command is received as a reception command. , Processes for determining various effects are executed.

Following the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects any of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like. And execute.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether or not a first fluctuation start command (or a second fluctuation start command), a fluctuation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol in the device 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (that is, when a variable pattern specification command or the like is received), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is a setting for performing variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (for example). , Processing to perform production control patterns corresponding to fluctuation patterns (special figure fluctuation time), setting of fluctuation time timer values, etc., and settings to perform display operations such as hold display and active display (for example, the display operation). It includes processing for setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the above). In the variable display start setting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. The effect processing during variable display is whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the start of variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is the special figure fluctuation time. It includes a process to determine (whether or not it has reached). In the variable display effect processing, when the fluctuation time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special symbol hit waiting process is a variable game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a process to be executed when the final decoration symbol is "missing", or when the final decoration symbol is "big hit". The process to be executed includes a process of setting a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the special figure hit waiting process, when the final decoration symbol is "missing", the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and when the final decoration symbol is "big hit", the effect process flag is set. Update the value to "4".

The jackpot start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process of determining whether or not a notification command for opening the big winning opening is received, and a process for executing when the notification command for opening the big winning opening is received (special variable winning in each round). It includes a process of setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) for performing an effect (an effect to be executed when the ball device 7 is in the open state). In the jackpot start process, when the notification command for opening the jackpot is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The process during the round of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. During the round, the process is closed as a process to determine whether or not the notification command after opening the big prize opening has been received, and a process to be executed when the notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (special variable winning in each round). It includes a process of setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closure) for performing an effect (for example, an effect to be executed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state). In the process during the round, when the notification command is received after the opening of the big winning opening, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6".

The round post-processing in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. The round post-processing is a process of determining whether or not a large winning opening opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, and a processing of opening as a process to be executed when a large winning opening opening notification command is received. Settings (for example, setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the open effect) and settings for performing the ending effect as the process to be executed when the hit end specification command is received (for example, for the ending effect). It includes processing for performing the corresponding effect control pattern, setting the value of the ending effect execution time timer, etc.). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" when the notification command for opening the winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" when the hit end specification command is received. To do.

The post-hit process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit processing, whether or not the ending effect execution time timer set in the round post-processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time). Includes processing to determine (whether or not). In the post-hit processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning effect determination process (S150). In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning command buffer 194A (step S151), and first, as a new reception command, the first start opening winning designation command. Is received (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second start opening prize designation command as a new reception command. Whether or not it is determined (step S154). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S154; NO), the winning effect determination process ends.

When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time is shortened (high accuracy and high base state) (step S155). When it is determined that the time is not shortened (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S160). In the process of determining the hold effect, etc. in step S160 (the same applies to the process of determining the hold effect, etc. in step S163), there is a process of determining the hold effect, the active display effect, the action effect (hold action failure effect, hold action failure effect, etc.). include. Details will be described later.

After executing the hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined content of the hold effect determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the hold effect determination process in association with the buffer number of the look-ahead advance notice buffer 194B corresponding to the start prize buffer number in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. Remember.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the start winning prize storage display area 5H based on the determination content stored in step S161 (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 provides an effect control pattern for displaying the hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the pre-reading notice buffer 194B in the start winning memory display area 5H. It is determined in the hold effect determination process by setting it as a usage pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of addition is added to the start winning memory display area 5H. Then, the production determination process at the time of winning is completed.

When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S154; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time is shortened (high accuracy and high base state) (step S156). When it is determined that the time is shortened (high accuracy and high base state) (step S156: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S163). The process of determining the hold effect or the like in step S163 is the same as the process of determining the hold effect or the like in step S160.

After executing the hold effect determination process (step S163), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165, and ends the winning effect determination process. The processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165 are the same as the processes related to the processes of step S160, step S161, and step S162, respectively.

When it is determined in step S155 that the time is shortened (step S155: YES), or when it is determined in step S156 that the time is not shortened (step S156: NO), the hold addition process according to the start opening winning designation is executed. (S166). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has a normal display mode (display mode at the time of addition and after each shift) as in the case where it is determined not to execute the hold effect in the hold effect determination process (steps S160, S163). For example, information indicating white) is stored, and a hold display displayed in a normal display mode is added to the start winning memory display area 5H. Then, the production determination process at the time of winning is completed.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process (S171). In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, so that the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not it is (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the definite decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the losing combination (step S522; YES). Step S524). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 has a random number value updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (for example, a random value for determining a left confirmed symbol, a random value for determining a right confirmed symbol, middle). Numerical data indicating a fixed symbol (random value for determining a fixed symbol, etc.) is extracted, and a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a left finalized symbol determination table, a right finalized symbol determination table, a middle confirmed symbol determination table, etc.) stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. ), Etc., as a combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting the loss combination, the decorative symbols finally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is "big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation jackpot)", it is for effect control. The CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination (step S528). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value (for example, a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmation symbol) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and ROM 121. By referring to a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a jackpot confirmation symbol determination table, etc.) stored in advance in the above, as a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Determine the decorative pattern that will be finally stopped and displayed for each. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 may determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination depending on which jackpot type (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot) is, and whether or not there is a promotion effect. Good.

After executing either the process of step S524 or the process of step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes the button development effect determination process (step S529). The button development effect determination process includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the button development effect (described later), a process of determining the effect mode of the button development effect when it is determined to execute the button development effect, and the like. The details of the button development effect determination process will be described later.

After executing the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S530). Specifically, when the hold display displayed at the left end of the start prize memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and there are other hold displays in the start prize memory display area 5H, each of them Move to the left.

After executing the hold digestion process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control pattern set process (step S532). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation as a usage pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the button development effect determined in the button development effect determination process in step S529 as a usage pattern. That is, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the button development effect is to be executed in the button development effect determination process in step S529, the effect control mode (for example, the button development effect pattern described later) and the like are determined. In the process of step S532, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the button development effect determined in the button development effect determination process of step S529 is set as the usage pattern. As a result, in the variable display effect processing (S172), the display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and the determination content of the button development effect determination process (S532). (See, for example, FIGS. 30-38).

After executing the process of step S532, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and starts the effect control process timer (step S534). Step S535), the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the process data (step S536). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 5) specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S537).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the start winning command buffer 194A (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 deletes and deletes the commands (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the start winning command buffer 194A. The commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the issued command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. Further, in the process of step S538, the information stored in the look-ahead advance notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted according to the deletion or shift of the command. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S539), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

The button development effect will be described in detail below. The button development effect is an effect of changing (developing) an image (button image imitating push button 31B, stick controller image imitating stick controller 31A) corresponding to a button or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A). .. Hereinafter, the image corresponding to the button or the like may be referred to as "button or the like image" or "button or the like display".

The effect control CPU 120 may change the display mode of an image such as one type of button (for example, change the display mode (display color, display size) of the button image) or one type of button as a button development effect. The equal image is changed to another kind of button etc. image (for example, the button image is changed to the stick controller image).

In the following description, as an image of a button or the like, a small-sized white button image imitating a push button 31B may be referred to as a "small button (white)" or a "first aspect". Further, a large-sized white button image imitating the push button 31B may be referred to as a "large button (white)" or a "second aspect". Further, a large-sized red button image imitating the push button 31B may be referred to as a "large button (red)" or a "third mode". Further, the stick controller image imitating the stick controller 31A may be referred to as a "stick" or a "fourth aspect".

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a button development effect category and a button development effect pattern in the present embodiment. The button development effect pattern indicates an effect mode (display mode) of the button development effect. The button development effect category is a name when the button development effect patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the button development effect category is a group name of each group including one or more button development effect patterns categorized into a common group.

In FIG. 25, “initial” is the initial display. "Final" is the final display. "Timing 1" is the first timing at which the image such as a button can change. "Timing 2" is the second timing at which the image such as a button can change. "Timing 3" is the third timing at which the image such as a button can change. The "timing 1", "timing 2", and "timing 3" may be different depending on the fluctuation pattern.

Further, in FIG. 25 (the same applies to other figures), "no change" indicates that there is no change in the image such as a button. "Weak change" indicates that there is a one-step change (one-step change) in the image such as a button. Specifically, the "weak change (1st → 2nd)" is a one-step change from the "first mode" to the "second mode", that is, from the "small button (white)" to the "large button (white)". Indicates that there is a change to. "Weak change (2nd → 3rd)" is a one-step change from "2nd mode" to "3rd mode", that is, a change from "large button (white)" to "large button (red)". It shows that there is. "Weak change (3rd → 4th)" indicates that there is a one-step change from "third mode" to "fourth mode", that is, a change from "large button (red)" to "stick". ing. "Medium change" indicates that there is a two-step change (two-step change) in the image such as a button. Specifically, the "medium change (1st → 3rd)" is a two-step change from the "first mode" to the "third mode", that is, from the "small button (white)" to the "large button (red)". Indicates that there is a change to. "Medium change (2nd → 4th)" indicates that there is a two-step change from "second mode" to "fourth mode", that is, a change from "large button (white)" to "stick". ing. "Strong change" indicates that there is a three-step change (three-step change) in the image such as a button. Specifically, "strong change (1st → 4th)" is a 3-step change from "1st mode" to "4th mode", that is, a change from "small button (white)" to "stick". Indicates that there is.

In FIG. 25, in the button development effect category "BH1", the "final" is the "first mode (small button (small button)" without changing the image such as the button at any of the three timings (timing 1, 2, 3). White)) ”, which is a button development production category. The button development effect pattern "BH1-1" belongs to the button development effect category "BH1".

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH1-1", the image of the button or the like does not change at any of the timing 1, timing 2 and timing 3, so that the image of the button or the like according to the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" is The first period ("initial", that is, before "timing 1"), the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2"), and the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3") are the first. The period 4 (“final”, that is, after “timing 3”) is also the “first mode (small button (white))”.

In the button development production category "BH2", the image of the button or the like changes slightly at any one of the three timings, and the "final" becomes the "second mode (large button (white))". This is a development production category. The button development effect category "BH2" includes a button development effect pattern "BH2-1" with a weak change at timing 1, a button development effect pattern "BH2-2" with a weak change at timing 2, and a weakness at timing 3. The button development production pattern "BH2-3" with changes belongs to it.

For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern "BH2-1", the image of the button or the like changes weakly at timing 1 and does not change at timing 2 or timing 3, so that the image of the button or the like according to the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" is , In the first period (before "timing 1"), it becomes "first mode (small button (white))", and in the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2") and the third period ("timing"). 2 ”to“ Timing 3 ”) and the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later) are “second mode (large button (white))”.

In the button development production category "BH3a", the image of the button or the like changes slightly at any two of the three timings, and the "final" becomes the "third mode (large button (red))". It is a development production category. In the present embodiment, the button development effect category "BH3a" includes a button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" having a weak change at timing 1 and timing 3, and a button development effect pattern having a weak change at timing 2 and timing 3. "BH3a-2" belongs to it.

For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1", the image of the button or the like changes weakly at timing 1 or timing 3 and does not change at timing 2, so that the image of the button or the like according to the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" is , In the first period (before "timing 1"), it becomes "first mode (small button (white))", and in the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2") and the third period ("timing"). 2 ”to“ Timing 3 ”) is the“ second aspect (large button (white)) ”, and in the fourth period (“Timing 3” or later), it is the “third aspect (large button (red))”.

In the button development production category "BH3b", the image of the button or the like changes in the middle at any one of the three timings, and the "final" becomes the "third mode (large button (red))". It is a development production category. The button development effect category "BH3b" includes a button development effect pattern "BH3b-1" having a medium change at timing 1, a button development effect pattern "BH3b-2" with a medium change at timing 2, and a medium change at timing 3. The button development production pattern "BH3b-3" with a change belongs to it.

For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern "BH3b-1", the button image changes at timing 1 and does not change at timing 2 or timing 3, so that the button image image according to the button development effect pattern "BH3b-1" is , In the first period (before "timing 1"), it becomes "first mode (small button (white))", and in the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2") and the third period ("timing"). 2 ”to“ Timing 3 ”) and the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later) are “third mode (large button (red))”.

In the button development production category "BH4a", at any two of the three timings, the image of the button etc. changes in the middle at the earlier timing, the image of the button etc. changes slightly at the later timing, and the "final" is This is a button development effect category that is the "fourth aspect (stick)". In the present embodiment, the button development effect category "BH4a" includes a button development effect pattern "BH4a-1" having a medium change at timing 1 and a weak change at timing 3, a medium change at timing 2, and a weak change at timing 3. There is a button development effect pattern "BH4a-2" to which.

For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4a-1", the image of the button or the like changes in the middle at the timing 1, weakly changes at the timing 3, and does not change at the timing 2, so that the button development effect pattern "BH4a-1" is used. The image such as a button becomes the "first mode (small button (white))" in the first period (before "timing 1"), and becomes the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2") and the third In the period ("timing 2" to "timing 3"), it becomes the "third mode (large button (red))", and in the fourth period (after "timing 3"), it becomes the "fourth mode (stick)".

In the button development production category "BH4b", at any two of the three timings, the image of the button etc. changes slightly at the earlier timing, the image of the button etc. changes at the later timing, and the "final" is This is a button development effect category that is the "fourth mode (stick)". In the present embodiment, the button development effect category "BH4b" includes a button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" having a weak change at timing 1 and a medium change at timing 3, a weak change at timing 2, and a medium change at timing 3. There is a button development effect pattern "BH4b-2" to which.

For example, in the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1", the image such as the button changes weakly at the timing 1, medium changes at the timing 3, and does not change at the timing 2, so that the button development effect pattern "BH4a-1" is used. The image such as a button becomes the "first mode (small button (white))" in the first period (before "timing 1"), and becomes the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2") and the third. In the period (“timing 2” to “timing 3”), it becomes the “second aspect (large button (white))”, and in the fourth period (“timing 3” or later), it becomes the “fourth aspect (stick)”.

In the button development production category "BH4c", the image of the button or the like changes strongly at the timing of any one of the three timings (timing 3 in this embodiment), and the "final" is the "fourth aspect (stick)". It is a button development production category. In the present embodiment, the button development effect category "BH4c" belongs to the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1" which has a strong change at the timing 3.

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1", the image of the button or the like changes strongly at the timing 3 and does not change at the timing 1 or the timing 2. Therefore, the image of the button or the like by the button development effect pattern "BH4a-1" is the first. In the first period (before "timing 1"), the second period ("timing 1" to "timing 2"), and the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3"), the "first mode (small button)" (White)) ”, and in the fourth period (after“ timing 3 ”), it becomes the“ fourth aspect (stick) ”.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the button development effect determination process (S529). FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the button development effect and the like. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern. In FIG. 27 (A) (the same applies to other figures), the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X" is a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (loss) (specifically, fluctuation patterns "PA4-1" and "PA4-". 2 ”or“ PA4-3 ”). The fluctuation pattern "PA5-X" is a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (loss) (specifically, any one of the fluctuation patterns "PA5-1", "PA5-2", and "PA5-3"). The fluctuation pattern "PB4-X" is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach α (big hit) (specifically, any one of the fluctuation patterns "PB4-1", "PB4-2", and "PB4-3"). The fluctuation pattern "PB5-X" is a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (big hit) (specifically, any one of the fluctuation patterns "PB5-1", "PB5-2", and "PB5-3").

In the button development effect determination process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the button development effect (S550). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the button development effect based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27 (A). ..

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the button development effect is executed at a rate of 5% when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect execution presence / absence determination table for the time of super reach α (loss), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X”. Then, in the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for determining whether or not the button development effect is executed (for example, the random number value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) are "no execution" and "execution". It suffices if it is assigned to "Yes" at a ratio of 5:95.

Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the button development effect is executed at a rate of 10% when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern "PA5-X". For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect execution presence / absence determination table for super reach β (loss), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern “PA5-X”. Then, in the table, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to execute the button development effect may be assigned to "without execution" and "with execution" at a ratio of 10:90.

In the effect control CPU 120, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is a super reach fluctuation pattern (“PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”). When the fluctuation pattern is other than ("PA1-X", "PA2-X", "PA3-X", "PB1-X", "PB3-X"), it is always determined not to execute the button development effect.

According to FIG. 27A, when the button development effect is executed, the super reach is always obtained, so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the button development effect is executed than when it is not executed.

In addition, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach α in the low probability state, the jackpot expectation is (probability that "executed" in "PB4-X") x (low probability state). Sometimes "PB4-X") / {(Probability of "Execution" in "PB4-X") x (Probability of "PB4-X" in low probability state) + ("PA4" It is obtained from (probability of "execution") x (probability of "PA4-X" when in a low probability state)}, and is about 18.5%. The probability of "execution" for "PB4-X" is 15%, and the probability of "execution" for "PA4-X" is 5% (FIG. 27 (A)). Moreover, since the jackpot probability in the low probability state is about 1/199 (see FIG. 6), the probability of becoming "PB4-X" in the low probability state is (1/199) × (30/100). Yes, the probability of becoming "PA4-X" in the low probability state is (198/199) x (2/100) (see FIGS. 16 and 17). On the other hand, the jackpot expectation when Super Reach α is executed in the low probability state is the probability of becoming "PB4-X" in the low probability state / ("PB4-X" in the low probability state. It is obtained from the probability of becoming "PB4-X" + the probability of becoming "PA4-X" in a low probability state), and is about 7%. From the above, when the button development effect is executed in Super Reach α, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not executed.

In addition, when the button development effect is executed in the super reach β in the low probability state, the jackpot expectation is (probability that “executed” in “PB5-X”) × (low probability state). Sometimes "PB5-X") / {(Probability of "Execution" in "PB5-X") x (Probability of "PB5-X" in low probability state) + ("PA5" It is obtained from (probability of "execution") x (probability of "PA5-X" in a low probability state)}, and is about 50%. The probability of "execution" for "PB5-X" is 40%, and the probability of "execution" for "PA5-X" is 10% (FIG. 27 (A)). Further, since the jackpot probability in the low probability state is about 1/199 (see FIG. 6), the probability of becoming "PB5-X" in the low probability state is (1/199) × (50/100). Yes, the probability of becoming "PA5-X" in the low probability state is (198/199) x (1/100) (see FIGS. 16 and 17). On the other hand, the jackpot expectation when the super reach β is executed in the low probability state is the probability of becoming "PB5-X" in the low probability state / ("PB5-X" in the low probability state. It is obtained from the probability of becoming "PB5-X" + the probability of becoming "PA5-X" in a low probability state), and is about 20%. From the above, when the button development effect is executed in Super Reach β, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not executed.

Return to FIG. After executing the process of step S550, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the button development effect in the process of step S500 (S551). If it is determined not to execute the button development effect (step S551; NO), the button development effect determination process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the button development effect (step S551; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category (S552). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27 (B) based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category "BH1" at a rate of 30% when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern "PA4-X", and the button development effect category. "BH2" is determined at a rate of 20%, button development effect category "BH3a" is determined at a rate of 20%, button development effect category "BH3b" is determined at a rate of 10%, and button development effect category "BH4a" is determined. Is determined at a rate of 10%, the button development effect category "BH4b" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the button development effect category "BH4c" is determined at a rate of 0%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect category determination table for super reach α (loss), which is referred to when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern “PA4-X”. In the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for determining the button development effect category (for example, the random number value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) are "BH1", "BH2", and " It suffices that "BH3a", "BH3b", "BH4a", "BH4b" and "BH4c" are assigned at a ratio of 30:20:20:10:10:10:10.

Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button development effect category "BH1" at a rate of 0% when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern "PA5-X", and the button development effect. The category "BH2" is determined at a rate of 30%, the button development effect category "BH3a" is determined at a rate of 20%, the button development effect category "BH3b" is determined at a rate of 20%, and the button development effect category "BH3a" is determined at a rate of 20%. "BH4a" is determined at a rate of 15%, the button development effect category "BH4b" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the button development effect category "BH4c" is determined at a rate of 5%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button development effect category determination table for super reach β (loss), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern “PA5-X”. In the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for determining the button development effect category are "BH1", "BH2", "BH3a", "BH3b", "BH4a", "BH4b" and "BH4c". It suffices if it is assigned at a ratio of 0:30:20:20:15: 10: 5.

According to FIG. 27 (B), in the super reach α, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4a” or “BH4b” to the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH1” or “BH2” is the fluctuation pattern “PB4”. The case of "-X" is higher than the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X". That is, in the super reach α, when the image such as a button finally changes to the fourth aspect (stick), the first aspect (small button (white)) and the second aspect (large button (white)) Expectations for big hits are higher than when it stops at. Further, in the super reach β, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH4a” or “BH4b” or “BH4c” to the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH2” is the case where the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” is used. This is higher than the case where the fluctuation pattern is "PA5-X". That is, in the super reach β, the jackpot expectation is higher when the image such as a button finally changes to the fourth mode (stick) than when it stops at the second mode (large button (white)). It was explained that the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree is super reach β> super reach α, but according to FIG. 27 (B), the case where the super reach β is the case is higher than the case where the super reach α is the case. Images such as buttons are likely to change to the fourth aspect in the end. From the above, the jackpot expectation of the fourth aspect (stick)> the jackpot expectation of the third aspect (large button (red))> the jackpot expectation of the second aspect (large button (red))> the first aspect (small button) (White)) is the expected jackpot.

Further, according to FIG. 27 (B), the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH3b" to the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH3a" is the variation pattern "PB4-X" in the case of the variation pattern "PB4-X". It is higher than the case of "PA4-X", and higher in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PB5-X" than in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA5-X". That is, in the case where the "final" becomes the "third mode" due to one middle change (two-step change) (BH3b), the "final" becomes the "third" due to the two weak changes (one-step change). The jackpot expectation is higher than in the case of "aspect" (BH3a).

Further, according to FIG. 27 (B), the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH4c" to the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH4a" or "BH4b" is the case where the fluctuation pattern "PB5-X" is used. Is higher than when is the variation pattern "PA5-X". In other words, when the "final" becomes the "fourth mode" (BH4c) due to one strong change (three-step change), one weak change (one-step change) and one medium change (2). The jackpot expectation is higher than when the "final" becomes the "fourth aspect" (BH4a, BH4b) due to the step change). Further, the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH4b" to the determination ratio of the button development effect category "BH4a" is higher in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PB4-X" than in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X". It is higher, and the case of the fluctuation pattern "PB5-X" is higher than the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA5-X". In other words, when the "final" becomes the "third mode" in the order of weak change (1 step change) and medium change (2 step change) (BH4b), medium change (2 step change) and weak change (2 step change) The jackpot expectation is higher than in the case where the "final" becomes the "third mode" (BH4a) in the order of (one-step change).

Return to FIG. After executing the process of step S552, the effect control CPU 120 determines one button development effect pattern belonging to the button development effect category determined in step S552 (S553).

For example, when the button development effect category “BH2” is determined in step S552, in the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern “BH2”. When it is "PA4-X" or "PA5-X", the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" is determined at a rate of 36%, and the button development effect pattern "BH2-2" is determined at a rate of 33%. When the button development effect pattern "BH2-3" is determined at a rate of 31% and the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is the variation pattern "PB4-X" or "PB5-X", the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" is determined at a rate of 31%, the button development effect pattern "BH2-2" is determined at a rate of 33%, and the button development effect pattern "BH2-3" is determined at a rate of 36%. For example, the ROM 121 has a button development effect pattern for super reach (loss), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X" or "PA5-X". (BH2-X) A determination table is stored, and in the table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining a button development effect pattern (for example, a random number value updated in the effect random number update process (S77)) , "BH2-1", "BH2-2" and "BH2-3" may be assigned at a ratio of 36:33:31. Further, the button development effect pattern (BH2-X) for super reach (big hit), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is the fluctuation pattern "PB4-X" or "PB5-X". ) The decision table is stored, and in the table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for determining the button development effect pattern are 31:33 in "BH2-1", "BH2-2", and "BH2-3". It may be assigned at a ratio of: 36.

Further, for example, when the button development effect category "BH3a" is determined in step S552, the effect control CPU 120 has the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 28C. When it is "PA4-X" or "PA5-X", the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" is determined at a rate of 55%, and the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" is determined at a rate of 45%. , When the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is the fluctuation pattern "PB4-X" or "PB5-X", the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" is determined at a rate of 45%, and the button development effect is produced. The pattern "BH3a-2" is determined at a rate of 55%. For example, the ROM 121 has a button development effect pattern for super reach (loss), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X" or "PA5-X". (BH3a-X) The determination table is stored, and in the table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the button development effect pattern is 55:45 between "BH3a-1" and "BH3a-2". It suffices if it is assigned by. Further, the button development effect pattern (BH3a-X) for super reach (big hit), which is referred to when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern "PB4-X" or "PB5-X". ) A determination table is stored, and a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining a button development effect pattern is assigned to "BH3a-1" and "BH3a-2" at a ratio of 45:55. Just do it.

If the button development effect category "BH1" is determined in step S552, there is only one type of button development effect pattern (button development effect pattern "BH1-1") belonging to the button development effect category "BH1". Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X", "PA5-X", "PB4-X", "PB5-X". In any case, the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" is determined. Further, when the button development effect category "BH4c" is determined in step S552, there is only one type of button development effect pattern belonging to the button development effect category "BH4c" (button development effect pattern "BH4c-1"). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X", "PA5-X", "PB4-X", "PB5-X". In any case, the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1" is determined.

According to FIG. 28B, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH2-3” to the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” is the variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. In some cases, it is higher than in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X" or "PA5-X". Further, according to FIG. 28C, the determination ratio of the button development effect category “BH3a-2” to the determination ratio of the button development effect pattern “BH3a-1” is the fluctuation pattern “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”. Is higher than the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-X" or "PA5-X". The same applies to FIGS. 28 (D) to 28 (F). That is, the jackpot expectation is higher when the change is made at a later timing than when the change is made at an earlier timing.

Return to FIG. After executing the process of step S553, the effect control CPU 120 determines an action effect such as a button (simply "action effect" in the figure) (S554), and ends the button development effect determination process. In the process of step S554, specifically, the effect control CPU 120 changes the image such as a button at timings 1 to 3 (“no change”, “weak change”, “medium change”, “strong change”. ), The presence / absence of execution of the button or the like action effect (and the effect mode when the action effect is performed) is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27 (C).

In the following description, as the button and other action effects performed on the image display device 5, the effect in which a character appears (character appearance) is referred to as a "weak effect effect", and the effect in which a cannon fires (cannon) is referred to as "cannon". A production with a lightning strike (lightning strike) may be referred to as a "strong effect production".

For example, when the change mode of the image such as a button at a certain timing (timing 1 to 3) is "no change", the effect control CPU 120 sets "no action effect" to 70% as shown in FIG. 27 (C). The "weak effect effect" is determined at a rate of 20%, the "medium effect effect" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "strong effect effect" is determined at a rate of 0%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a button or the like action effect determination table that is referred to when there is no change, and is compared with a random value for determining the button or the like action effect in the table. Numerical values may be assigned to "no action effect", "weak action effect", "medium action effect", and "strong action effect" at a ratio of 70:20: 10: 0.

Further, for example, when the change mode of the image such as a button at a certain timing (timing 1 to 3) is "weak change", the effect control CPU 120 sets "no action effect" to 20 as shown in FIG. 27 (C). It is determined at a rate of%, "weak effect effect" is determined at a rate of 70%, "medium effect effect" is determined at a rate of 8%, and "strong effect effect" is determined at a rate of 2%. For example, the ROM 121 stores a table for determining the action effect of a button or the like at the time of a weak change, which is referred to when the change is "weak change", and the table is compared with a random value for determining the action effect such as a button. Numerical values may be assigned to "no action effect", "weak action effect", "medium action effect", and "strong action effect" at a ratio of 20: 70: 8: 2.

That is, in step S533, for example, when the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" is determined, the timing 1 is "weak change", the timing 2 is "no change", and the timing 3 is "medium change". However (see FIG. 25), in the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 determines "no action effect" at a rate of 20% for the action effect such as the button for the "weak change" of the timing 1, and "weak effect". "Direction" is determined at a rate of 70%, "Medium action effect" is determined at a rate of 8%, and "Strong action effect" is determined at a rate of 2%. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines "no action effect" at a rate of 70% and "weak effect effect" at a rate of 20% for the action effect such as a button for "no change" at timing 2. The "medium-action effect" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "strong-action effect" is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines "no action effect" at a rate of 5% and "weak effect effect" at a rate of 20% for the action effect such as a button for the "medium change" of the timing 3. The "medium-action effect" is determined at a rate of 55%, and the "strong-action effect" is determined at a rate of 20%. Further, in step S533, for example, when the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" is determined, all the timings 1 to 3 are "no change" (see FIG. 25), but in the process of step S554, The effect control CPU 120 determines "no action effect" at a rate of 70% and "weak effect effect" at a rate of 20% for the action effects such as buttons for each "no change" at timings 1 to 3. Then, the "medium action effect" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "strong action effect" is determined at a rate of 0%.

According to FIG. 27 (C), when the button or the like action effect (weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect) is executed, the image of the button or the like changes (weak change, medium change,) as compared with the case where it is not executed. Easy to change). In addition, when the strong action effect is executed, the image such as a button always changes (weak change, medium change, strong change), and when the medium action effect is executed, it is more than when the weak action effect is executed. Images such as buttons are easily changed (weak change, medium change, strong change). In addition, when the strong action effect is executed, it is more likely to change strongly than when the strong action effect is not executed, and when the medium action effect is executed, it is more likely to change medium than when the medium action effect is not executed. When the weak action effect is executed, it is more likely to change weakly than when the weak action effect is not executed.

As described above, in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the button development effect is also set as the usage pattern, so that the effect control CPU 120 uses the button development effect. The content of the decision determined in the determination process (for example, (button development effect pattern), the effect mode of the action effect such as the button ("no action effect", "weak effect effect", "medium effect effect" in each of the timings 1 to 3), Information that identifies the distinction of the "strong action effect") is stored in the RAM 122 or the like, and in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), the RAM 122 or the like is referred to, and the effect control corresponding to the effect mode of the button development effect or the like. The pattern may also be set as the pattern to be used.

FIG. 29A is an explanatory diagram illustrating various periods in the button development effect. Before explaining FIG. 29 (A), "T1" to "T14" shown in FIGS. 29 to 38 will be described. "T1" represents the start timing of the fluctuation. “T14” represents the end timing of the fluctuation. "T2" represents the timing of reaching. "T3" represents the timing of development into super reach. Super reach developed from "T3" ends in "T13". That is, "T13" represents the timing at which the super reach result (win / loss, etc.) is displayed (notified).

“T4” represents the timing of starting the display of an image such as a button. Images such as buttons displayed from "T4" are deleted by "T13". That is, "T4" to "T13" are button and the like display periods (button and the like image display periods).

“T6” represents “timing 1” in FIG. “T8” represents “timing 2” in FIG. “T10” represents “timing 3” in FIG. “T5” represents the timing of starting execution of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) of the button or the like image at the timing 1 (T6). The action effect such as buttons started at "T5" ends at "T6". That is, "T5" to "T6" are execution periods of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change of the button or the like image at the timing 1. “T7” represents the timing of starting the execution of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change of the button or the like image at the timing 2 (T8). The action effect such as buttons started at "T7" ends at "T8". That is, "T7" to "T8" are execution periods of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change of the button or the like image at the timing 2. “T9” represents the timing of starting execution of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change of the button or the like image at the timing 3 (T10). The action effects such as buttons started at "T9" end at "T10". That is, "T9" to "T10" are execution periods of the button or the like action effect corresponding to the change of the button or the like image at the timing 3. In addition, "T11" and "T12" will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), a part of the button or the like display period (T4 to T13) (T11 to T13) is the valid period (operation is valid) of the button or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A). The other period (T4 to T11) is a non-valid period (a period during which the operation is not valid) such as a button. That is, "T11" represents the timing at which the operation of the button or the like becomes effective. During the non-valid period (T4 to T11), a "regulation line" is displayed by superimposing it on an image such as a button as an image for notifying that the non-valid period is in progress. During the valid period (T11 to T13), the "regulation line" is not displayed. That is, the "regulation line" is erased at "T11".

The period (T13 to T14) following the button display period (T4 to T13) is a period for displaying the result (win / loss, etc.). More specifically, if there is no operation during the valid period (T11 to T13), when the valid period ends (T13), the image of the button or the like is deleted and the period following the display period of the button or the like (T13 to T14). ), The result is displayed. On the other hand, if there is an operation during the valid period, the image such as a button is deleted when the operation is performed, and the result is displayed from the time when the operation is performed. If there is an operation during the valid period, the valid period ends when the operation is performed. An effect of displaying an image of a button or the like during the valid period (T11 to T13) and displaying a result (win or lose) after the image of the button or the like is deleted may be referred to as an "operation effect".

Each of FIGS. 29 (B) to 31 (B) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific flow of button development effect.

(Specific example 1)
FIG. 29B shows the flow of the button development effect in the first embodiment. In Specific Example 1, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect (S550) in the button development effect determination process (S529), determines the button development effect category "BH1" (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern "BH1". -1 ”is determined (S553), and“ no action effect ”is determined (S554) for the action effect such as buttons for timing 1 (“no change” in “BH1-1”), and timing 2 (“BH1-1”” is determined. Then, the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the button action effect for "no change") (S554), and the "action" for the button action effect for timing 3 ("no change" in "BH1-1"). It is assumed that "no production" has been decided. The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (B).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" determined in the specific example 1, the button image has the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) and the second period ("timing 1" to Small buttons (white) for both "Timing 2" / T6 to T8), the third period ("Timing 2" to "Timing 3" / T8 to T10), and the fourth period ("Timing 3" and later / T10 to T13) ) (See FIG. 25), and in order to display the "regulation line" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11) regardless of the button development effect pattern, FIG. 29 (B) is shown in Specific Example 1. Button development production is executed as shown. Further, in the specific example 1, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 2 (no change), the character appears in "T7" to "T8", but the image such as the button is not changed. (Failure production).

(Specific example 2)
FIG. 30A shows the flow of the button development effect in the second embodiment. In Specific Example 2, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is assumed to be the variation pattern “PA4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect (S550) in the button development effect determination process (S529), determines the button development effect category "BH2" (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern "BH2". -1 ”is determined (S553), and“ weak effect effect ”is determined (S554) for the button action effect on timing 1 (“weak change (1st → 2nd)” in “BH2-1”), and timing. Regarding the action effect of buttons and the like for 2 (“no change” in “BH2-1”), “no action effect” is determined (S554), and the action effect of buttons and the like for timing 3 (“no change” in “BH2-1”). It is assumed that the "weak effect production" has been decided. The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30 (A).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" determined in the specific example 2, the image such as the button is the "first mode (small button (white)) in the first period (before" timing 1 "/ T4 to T6). ) ”, And the second period (“Timing 1” to “Timing 2” / T6 to T8), the third period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10), and the fourth period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10) After "Timing 3" / T10 to T13), it becomes "second mode (large button (white))" (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect pattern is during the non-valid period (T4 to T11). In order to display the "regulation line" on the screen, in the specific example 2, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30 (A). Further, in the specific example 2, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the character appears in "T5" to "T6" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T6". The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change) (success production). Further, in the specific example 2, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 3 (no change), the character appears in "T9" to "T10", but the image such as a button is displayed in "T10". Not changed (failure production).

(Specific example 3)
FIG. 30B shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 3. In Specific Example 3, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is assumed to be the fluctuation pattern “PB4-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect (S550) in the button development effect determination process (S529), determines the button development effect category "BH3a" (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern "BH3a". -2" is determined (S553), and "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for timing 1 ("no change" in "BH3a-2") (S554), and timing 2 ("BH3a-2"). Then, "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for "weak change (1st → 2nd)" (S554), and "weak change (2nd → 3rd)" in timing 3 ("BH3a-2"). It is assumed that the "weak action effect" has been decided for the action effect such as buttons on "). The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30 (B).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" determined in Specific Example 3, the image of the button or the like is the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) or the second period ("timing 1" to In "timing 2" / T6 to T8), it becomes "first mode (small button (white))", and in the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3" / T8 to T10), "second mode (large)". Button (white)) ”, and in the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later / T10 to T13), it becomes “third mode (large button (red))” (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect Even if it is a pattern, since the "regulation line" is displayed during the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in the specific example 3, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 30 (B). Further, in the specific example 3, since "no action effect" is determined for the timing 2 (weak change), the image such as a button is displayed in "T8" without the character appearing in "T7" to "T8". The mode (small button (white)) is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change). Further, in the specific example 3, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 3 (weak change), the character appears in "T9" to "T10" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T10". The "second mode (large button (white))" is changed to the "third mode (large button (red))" (one-step change) (success production).

(Specific example 4)
FIG. 31 (A) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 4. In the specific example 4, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect (S550) in the button development effect determination process (S529), determines the button development effect category "BH4b" (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern "BH4b". -1 ”is determined (S553), and“ weak effect effect ”is determined (S554) for the button action effect on timing 1 (“weak change (1st → 2nd)” in “BH4b-1”), and timing. "No action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for 2 ("No change" in "BH4b-1") (S554), and "Medium change (2nd → 4th)" in Timing 3 ("BH4b-1"). It is assumed that the "medium action effect" has been decided for the action effect such as buttons for "). The determined content is set in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (S171), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 31 (A).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" determined in the specific example 4, the image such as the button is the "first mode (small button (white)) in the first period (before" timing 1 "/ T4 to T6). ) ”, And in the second period (“Timing 1” to “Timing 2” / T6 to T8) and the third period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10), “Second mode (large) Button (white)) ”, and in the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later / T10 to T13), it becomes “fourth mode (stick)” (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect pattern. In order to display the "regulation line" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in the specific example 4, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 31 (A). Further, in the specific example 4, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the character appears in "T5" to "T6" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T6". The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change) (success production). Further, in the specific example 4, since the "medium action effect (cannon)" was determined for the timing 3 (medium change), the cannon was made to appear in "T9" to "T10", and the image such as a button was displayed in "T10". The second mode (large button (white)) is changed to the "fourth mode (stick)" (two-step change) (success production).

(Specific example 5)
FIG. 31B shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 5. In Specific Example 5, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is assumed to be the variation pattern “PB5-X”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the button development effect (S550) in the button development effect determination process (S529), determines the button development effect category "BH4c" (S552), and determines the button development effect pattern "BH4c". -1 ”is determined (S553), and“ no action effect ”is determined (S554) for the action effect such as buttons for timing 1 (“no change” in “BH4c-1”), and timing 2 (“BH4c-1”” is determined. Then, "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for "no change") (S554), and the action effect such as buttons for timing 3 ("strong change (1st → 4th)" in "BH4c-1"). It is assumed that the "strong action production" has been decided.

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1" determined in the specific example 5, the image of the button or the like is the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) or the second period ("timing 1" to In the "timing 2" / T6 to T8) and the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3" / T8 to T10), it becomes the "first mode (small button (white))" and the fourth period ("" After "Timing 3" / T10 to T13), it becomes the "fourth mode (stick)" (see FIG. 25), and any button development effect pattern is "regulated" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11). In order to display the "line", in the specific example 5, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 31 (B). Further, in the specific example 5, since the "strong action effect (lightning strike)" is determined for the timing 3 (strong change), a thundercloud appears in "T9" to "T10" and an image such as a button is displayed in "T10". The first mode (small button (white)) is changed to the "fourth mode (stick)" (three-step change) (success production).

32 to 38 are diagrams showing an example of display operation in the display area of the image display device 5. In FIGS. 32 to 38, the character C1 is an ally character appearing in Super Reach α and Super Reach β, the character C2 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach α, and the character C3 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach β. Is.

32 and 33 show a display operation example of the specific example 3 (T2 or later) shown in FIG. 30 (B). Specifically, FIG. 32 (A) → FIG. 32 (B) → FIG. 32 (C) → FIG. 32 (D) → FIG. 32 (E) → FIG. 32 (F) → FIG. 33 (G) → FIG. 33 ( The transition is as follows: H) → FIG. 33 (I) → FIG. 33 (J) → FIG. 33 (K) → FIG. 33 (L) → FIG. 33 (M). FIG. 32 (A) is a reach scene (T2). FIG. 32 (B) is a scene (T3) in which the super reach α is reached. FIG. 32 (C) is a scene (T4) in which the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 32 (C), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

FIG. 32 (D) is a scene (T5) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 is started. In the specific example 3, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 1 is not executed, the display in FIG. 32 (D) is the same as that in FIG. 32 (C) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 32 (E) is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 1 in the specific example 3, the display in FIG. 32 (E) is the same as that in FIG. 32 (D) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2).

FIG. 32 (F) is a scene (T7) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 2 is started. In the specific example 3, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 2 is not executed, the display in FIG. 32 (F) is the same as that in FIG. 32 (E) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 33 (G) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like is performed at the timing 2. In Specific Example 3, since the change is weak at the timing 2, in FIG. 33 (G), the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one-step change). Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 33 (G), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

FIG. 33 (H) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 3 is started. In Specific Example 3, since the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 33 (H), the character JS (the code "JS" is not used) as the weak action effect. The image JS1 prayed by the figure (the same applies hereinafter) is displayed. FIG. 33 (I) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 3, since the change is weak at the timing 3, in FIG. 33 (I), the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (red) D3 (one-step change). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 33 (I), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (red) D3. Further, in FIG. 33 (I), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

FIG. 33 (J) is a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 33 (J). FIG. 33 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 33 (J). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (red) D3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 33 (J) is displayed as the large button (red) D3U in FIG. 33 (K). It is displayed large in the center of the area. In addition, in FIG. 33 (K), information (gauge, numerical value) for notifying the amount of the remaining valid period may be displayed. The same applies to FIGS. 35 (K), 36 (E), 37 (E), and 38 (E). In FIG. 30B, the position of T12 is shown away from the position of T11 for convenience of illustration. The same applies to other figures such as FIG. 29 (B).

FIG. 33 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the valid period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the valid period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In Specific Example 3, since it is a big hit, the ally character C1 wins. That is, as a result of the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U), the victory or defeat (win of the character C1) is notified. In FIG. 33 (L), T13 is described as a case where the player does not operate the push button 31B. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 33 (M) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 33 (M), a fanfare effect is executed.

34 and 35 show a display operation example of the specific example 4 (T2 or later) shown in FIG. 31 (A). Specifically, FIG. 34 (A) → FIG. 34 (B) → FIG. 34 (C) → FIG. 34 (D) → FIG. 34 (E) → FIG. 34 (F) → FIG. 35 (G) → FIG. 35 ( The transition is as follows: H) → FIG. 35 (I) → FIG. 35 (J) → FIG. 35 (K) → FIG. 35 (L) → FIG. 35 (M). FIG. 34 (A) is a reach scene (T2). FIG. 34 (B) is a scene (T3) in which the super reach β is reached. FIG. 34 (C) is a scene (T4) in which the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1 in FIG. 34 (C).

FIG. 34 (D) is a scene (T5) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 is started. In Specific Example 4, a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as a button action effect corresponding to a change in timing 1, and therefore, in FIG. 34 (D), an image JS1 prayed by the character JS is displayed as a weak effect effect. ing. FIG. 34 (E) is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In Specific Example 4, since the change is weak at the timing 1, in FIG. 34 (E), the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one-step change). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 34 (E), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2. Further, in FIG. 34 (E), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

FIG. 34 (F) is a scene (T7) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 2 is started. In the specific example 4, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 2 is not executed, the display in FIG. 34 (F) is the same as that in FIG. 34 (E) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C3). ing. FIG. 35 (G) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 2 in the specific example 4, the display in FIG. 35 (G) is the same as that in FIG. 34 (F) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C3).

FIG. 35 (H) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 4, since the medium action effect (cannon) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 35 (H), the image TS1 of the cannon is displayed as the medium action effect. FIG. 35 (I) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 4, since the change is medium at the timing 3, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the stick D4 (two-step change) in FIG. 35 (I). Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4 in FIG. 35 (I). Further, in FIG. 35 (I), the image TS2 of the smoke of firing and the image TS3 of the impact at the time of hit are also displayed. If there is no change in the medium action effect (that is, if it is a failure effect), for example, it may not be fired, or it may not be hit even if it is fired.

FIG. 35 (J) is a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the stick D4 (the operation of the stick controller 31A) is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 35 (J). FIG. 35 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 35 (J). In order to encourage the player to operate the stick controller 31A, the stick D4 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 35 (J) is displayed large as the stick D4U in the center of the display area in FIG. 35 (K). ing.

FIG. 35 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the stick controller 31A during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player sticks during the valid period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the valid period when the controller 31A is not operated ends. In the specific example 4, since it is a big hit, the ally character C1 wins. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the stick D4 (stick D4U) (operation of the stick controller 31A), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C1) is notified. FIG. 35 (M) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 35 (M), a fanfare effect is executed.

FIG. 36 shows a display operation example of the specific example 1 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 29 (B). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 36 (A) → FIG. 36 (B) → FIG. 36 (C) → FIG. 36 (D) → FIG. 36 (E) → FIG. 36 (F) → FIG. 36 (G). To do. FIG. 36 (A) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 2 in the specific example 1, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. 36 (A) as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 36 (A), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1. In Specific Example 1, a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at timing 2, but the change at timing 2 is Since there is no such thing (that is, because it is a failure effect), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG. 36 (A).

FIG. 36 (B) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 1, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is not executed, the display in FIG. 36 (B) is the same as that in FIG. 36 (A) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 36 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 3 in the specific example 1, the display in FIG. 36 (C) is the same as that in FIG. 36 (B) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2).

FIG. 36 (D) is a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 36 (D). FIG. 36 (E) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 36 (D). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B, the small button (white) D1 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 36 (D) is displayed as the small button (white) D1U in FIG. 36 (E). It is displayed large in the center of the area.

FIG. 36 (F) shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the valid period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the valid period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In Specific Example 1, the enemy character, character C2, has won because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (small button (white) D1U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 36 (G) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 36 (G), the following variable display is executed.

FIG. 37 shows a display operation example of the specific example 2 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 30 (A). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (B) → FIG. 37 (C) → FIG. 37 (D) → FIG. 37 (E) → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. 37 (G). To do. FIG. 37 (A) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 2 in the specific example 2, the large button (white) D2 is displayed in FIG. 37 (A) as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 37 (A), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

FIG. 37 (B) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 2, since the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 37 (B), the image JS1 prayed by the character JS is displayed as the weak effect effect. ing. FIG. 37 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 3 in the specific example 2, the display in FIG. 37 (C) is the same as that in FIG. 37 (B) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2). Since it is a failure effect, the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG. 37 (C).

FIG. 37 (D) is a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 37 (D). FIG. 37 (E) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 37 (D). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (white) D2 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 37 (D) is displayed as the large button (white) D2U in FIG. 37 (E). It is displayed large in the center of the area.

FIG. 37 (F) shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the valid period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the valid period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In Specific Example 2, the enemy character C2 wins because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (large button (white) D2U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 37 (G) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 37 (G), the following variable display is executed.

FIG. 38 shows a display operation example of the specific example 5 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 31 (B). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 38 (A) → FIG. 38 (B) → FIG. 38 (C) → FIG. 38 (D) → FIG. 38 (E) → FIG. 38 (F) → FIG. 38 (G). To do. FIG. 38 (A) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 2 in the specific example 2, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. 38 (A) as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 38 (A), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

FIG. 38 (B) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In Specific Example 5, a strong action effect (lightning strike) is executed as a button action effect corresponding to a change at the timing 3, and therefore, in FIG. 38B, a thundercloud image KS1 is displayed as a strong effect effect. FIG. 38 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 5, since the timing 3 is a strong change, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the stick D4 (three-step change) in FIG. 38 (C). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4 in FIG. 38 (C). Further, in FIG. 38C, an image of lightning bolt KS2 and an image of impact at the time of hit KS3 are also displayed. According to FIG. 27 (C), the change is always performed in the strong effect effect, but when it does not change in the strong effect effect (that is, in the case of a failure effect), for example, there is no lightning strike or there is a lightning strike. You may not hit.

38 (D) to 38 (G) are the same as those of FIGS. 35 (J) to 35 (M), and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

As the operations during the valid period (T11 to T13), the player may be requested to perform a continuous striking operation (described later) or a long press operation (described later). Further, during the valid period (T11 to T13), the auto button and the automatic continuous striking function described below may be enabled.

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Next, the auto button will be described. The effect control CPU 120 is for setting, for example, whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button (described later) before executing the effect determination process (S150) at the time of winning of the effect control process process (S76). You may execute the auto button setting process of. That is, the effect control CPU 120 executes the auto button setting process in the effect control process process (S76), subsequently executes the winning effect determination process (S150), and subsequently executes the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like. Any of the processes of steps S170 to 177 can be selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in. The auto button setting process may be executed regardless of the value of the effect process flag. For example, the auto button setting process is performed after the winning effect determination process (S150) is executed in the effect control process process (S76). The process may be executed, or the auto button setting process may be executed before the effect control process process (S76) is executed in the effect control main process (FIG. 20).

In the following description, the button notice effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the notice display is based on the detection of a single operation or a continuous hit operation of the button or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A) in the button notice effect. Shall be displayed. The "single-shot operation" means that the button or the like is operated once, and the "continuous hit operation" means that the button or the like is continuously operated a plurality of times.

The button advance notice effect is the button development effect described above, and displays the result of super reach (win / loss, etc.) based on the detection of a single operation or repeated hit operation of a button or the like during the button development effect (during the valid period). You may.

Further, the "auto button" is a function of executing processing assuming that the buttons or the like are actually operated, although the buttons or the like (push button 31B, stick controller 31A) are not actually operated by the player. Is. That is, when the function of the auto button is enabled, even if the button or the like is not operated, the process is executed assuming that the button or the like is operated once or repeatedly, and the notice display is displayed.

In addition, "automatic continuous hitting" means that the player actually continuously operates the buttons and the like (for example, long press of the push button 31B, long extension of the stick controller 31A, etc.) "long press" and long extension are not distinguished. Although it is sometimes referred to as "push operation"), the button or the like is continuously operated multiple times (for example, the push button 31B is repeatedly hit, the stick controller 31A is continuously pulled, etc.). It is a function to detect as. That is, when the auto-striking function is enabled, even if the buttons or the like are not continuously operated a plurality of times, the processing is executed assuming that the buttons or the like are repeatedly striking and the notice display is displayed. To do.

Further, the button notice effect may be one type, but may be a plurality of types. Hereinafter, as a plurality of types of button notice effects, button notice effects A, button notice effects B, and button notice effects C) are prepared. For example, when the valid period of the button advance notice effect A and the button notice effect B is started, a gauge display according to the number of operations of the push button 31B is displayed, and each time the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the gauge display is displayed. The display is updated so that the scale of is reduced by one, and when the number of times the operation is detected reaches a predetermined number (that is, when the scale of the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied. It is like displaying a notice display (for example, a character string such as "super heat!" Or "chance!"). Further, for example, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected once during the valid period, the button notice effect C determines that the operation condition is satisfied and displays a notice display (for example, character A or character B). It's like doing.

In the following description, apart from the button notice effect, a back button notice effect that causes the light emitting member 9CC or the like to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided based on the detection of the operation of the button or the like during the valid period. To do. In the button notice effect, when the valid period is started, a notification is given to indicate that the operation is valid or to prompt the operation, while in the back button notice effect, the valid period (hereinafter, valid in the button notice effect). Even if the special validity period is started to distinguish it from the period), the notification indicating that the operation is valid or prompting the operation is not performed. Therefore, there is a way to enjoy the back button notice production by finding out the special validity period and executing it. Due to such characteristics of the back button notice effect, in the present embodiment, even when the auto button function is enabled, if the operation of the button or the like is not detected during the special valid period, the back button notice is given. It is configured so that the light emitting member 9CC or the like is not controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner by the effect.

In the present embodiment, the auto button setting process is executed at an arbitrary timing (for example, a period during which the demo screen is displayed, a period during which the decorative symbol is variablely displayed, or a period during which the jackpot game is in progress). It is possible to set whether to enable or disable the auto button function based on the operation of the button or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the auto button setting by the auto button setting process, the auto button can be set from the setting menu (menu screen in which the background image, volume, brightness, etc. can be set). And. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the automatic continuous hitting function is always effective, but like the auto button function, it may be possible to set whether to enable or disable it.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the auto button setting process. In FIG. 39 (the same applies to FIGS. 40 and 41), the operation of the push button 31B will be described as the operation of the buttons and the like, but the same applies to the stick controller 31A.

In the auto button setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the auto button enable flag indicating that the auto button function is valid is set (step S7101).

When it is determined that the auto button valid flag is not set (step S7101; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is set with the operation valid period flag indicating that the operation in the button notice effect is in the valid period. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S7102). If the flag is set during the operation valid period (step S7102; YES), the auto button setting process ends.

When it is determined that the flag is not set during the operation valid period (step S7102; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected (step S7103). .. If the long press operation of the push button 31B is not detected (step S7103; NO), the auto button setting process ends. Regarding whether or not the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected, for example, in the timer interrupt, the operation detection flag is set when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected, and the operation is detected if the pressing operation is not detected. It is determined that the long press operation is detected when the flag is configured to be reset, the operation detection flag is set, and the state of detecting the pressing operation of the push button 31B continues for a predetermined period. You may do so.

When the long press operation of the push button is detected (step S7103; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the auto button enable flag (step S7104).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display an auto button valid display indicating that the auto button function is valid (step S7105). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to output an auto button effective sound effect indicating that the auto button function is effective (step S7106). Further, the effect control CPU 120 has an auto button function effectively set, which is different from the normal light emitting mode (for example, emitting white light) of the push button LED (LED provided on the push button 31B). Is controlled to emit light according to a special light emitting mode (for example, emitting red light) (step S7107).

When it is determined that the auto button valid flag is set (step S7101; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special operation valid period flag indicating that the operation in the back button notice effect is in the valid period. It is confirmed whether or not it is set (step S7108). If the flag is set during the special operation valid period (step S7108; YES), the auto button setting process ends.

If it is determined that the flag is not set during the special operation valid period (step S7108; NO), is the effect control CPU 120 set with the setting menu display flag indicating that the setting menu is being displayed? It is confirmed whether or not (step S7109), and if it is set (step S7109); YSE), the auto button setting process ends.

When the setting menu display flag is not set (step S7109; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B is detected (step S7110). If the pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B is not detected, the auto button setting process ends.

When the pressing operation (single-shot operation) of the push button 31B is detected (step S7110; YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the auto button enable flag (step S7111).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display an auto button invalid display indicating that the auto button function is invalid (step S7112). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to output an auto button invalid sound effect (a sound effect different from the above auto button effective sound effect) indicating that the auto button function is invalid (step S7113). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the push button LED to emit light in a normal light emitting mode (step S7114).

Although the auto button setting process has been described above with reference to FIG. 39, the auto button function can be enabled or disabled at an arbitrary timing by executing the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39. Specifically, the player can enable the auto button function by long-pressing the push button 31B when the auto button function is disabled (see steps S7101, S7103, and S7104). ), When the push button 31B is pressed (single operation) while the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function can be disabled (see steps S7101, S7110, and S7111). With such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the setting of the auto button function not only during the period when the demo screen is displayed, but also during the period when the decorative pattern is variablely displayed and during the big hit game. it can. That is, the setting of the auto button function can be easily changed without interrupting the game, and it is possible to prevent the interruption from deteriorating the interest.

However, in the present embodiment, an exceptional period is provided in which the setting change of the auto button function is not accepted. For example, when the auto button function is disabled, a long press operation may be performed to display the notice display during the valid period in the button notice effect, but the auto button function is performed in response to this long press operation. If the setting of is changed, the setting change is not intended by the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected during the valid period of the operation in the button notice effect (that is, when the operation valid period flag is set), the auto button is displayed. It is configured not to change the function from disabled to enabled (see step S7102). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting of the auto button function from being unintentionally changed.

It should be noted that, during the valid period of the operation in the back button notice effect, or based on the detection of the decision button effect (pressing operation (single operation) of the push button 31B during the valid period), a hit / fail display indicating whether or not the hit is a big hit is displayed. Since the predetermined control is performed based on the detection of the pressing operation (single-shot operation) during the valid period in the effect (the effect of displaying), the player does not need to perform the long-pressing operation. However, since it is assumed that the intention to perform a single operation will result in a long press operation, during the valid period of the operation in the back button notice effect (that is, when the special operation valid period flag is set). Also, during the valid period of the operation in the fixed button effect (when the flag during the valid period of the fixed button effect operation indicating that the operation in the fixed button effect is valid is set), the push button 31B is pressed and held. Even if an operation is detected, the function of the auto button may be configured not to be changed from disabled to enabled. Similarly, a single operation of the push button 31B may be performed to change the background image setting or the auto button setting from the displayed setting menu, but as a result, a long press operation is performed with the intention of performing the single operation. Therefore, even if the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected while the setting menu is being displayed (that is, when the setting menu display flag is set), the auto button function is activated. It may be configured not to change from invalid to valid.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the auto button function is enabled, the push button 31B must be pressed in order to execute the back button notice effect. ing. Therefore, an operation for executing the back button notice effect may be performed during the valid period of the operation in the back button notice effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the valid period of the operation in the back button notice effect (that is, when the flag during the special operation valid period is set), the auto button is displayed. It is configured so that the function of is not changed from valid to invalid (see step S7108). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting of the auto button function from being unintentionally changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push button 31B may be pressed in order to change the background image setting or the auto button setting from the setting menu. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected while the setting menu is being displayed (that is, when the setting menu display flag is set), the function of the auto button is disabled from being enabled. It is configured not to change to (see step S7109). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting of the auto button function from being unintentionally changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button advance notice effect is started when the auto button function is enabled, and when the player operates the push button 31B in response to the button advance notice effect, the auto button is displayed. The function of is changed from enabled to disabled (for example, realized by the processing of steps S7101, S7108 to S7111), but in addition to the function of the auto button being changed from enabled to disabled, the detection result of the operation. May be reflected in the button notice effect. With such a configuration, even if the auto button function is enabled, if the player wants to perform an operation, the operation can be immediately reflected in the production.

When the player operates the push button 31B in response to the button advance notice effect started when the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function is changed from enabled to disabled. Instead of the configuration, for example, the setting of the auto button function may not be changed during the execution of the button notice effect, and the auto button function may be changed from enabled to disabled after the button notice effect is completed. Good. A configuration for changing the function of the auto button from valid to invalid after the button notice effect is completed can be realized, for example, by executing the following processing. When the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the push button 31B in step S7110, it executes the processes of steps S7111 to S7114 if it is not during the valid period of the button notice effect, and enables the auto button function during the valid period. The process of setting the auto button change hold flag indicating that the change to invalid is suspended is executed, and the auto button setting process is terminated without executing the processes of steps S7111 to S7114. Then, if the auto button change hold flag is set at the end of the button notice effect (for example, the timing when the notice display is displayed or the end timing of the valid period), the effect control CPU 120 has the function of the auto button. Change from enabled to disabled (ie, reset the auto button enable flag and reset the auto button change hold flag). For the configuration in which the auto button function is changed from valid to invalid after the button notice effect is completed (configuration in which the setting change of the auto button function is temporarily suspended), the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed. Of the button notice effect A and the button notice effect B in which the notice display is displayed based on the detection, and the button notice effect C in which the notice display is displayed based on the detection of the single operation of the push button 31B. It may be applied to only one of the above, or it may be applied to both.

Further, when the player operates the push button 31B in response to the button advance notice effect, the auto button function may be changed from valid to invalid after the button advance notice effect is completed. In addition to the fact that the operation of the push button 31B is detected at predetermined intervals by the function, the player may detect that the push button 31B is actually operated and reflect it in the effect. That is, the continuous striking operation by the auto button and the actually performed operation may be reflected in the effect. In such a configuration, for example, when the auto button change hold flag is set, the value of the operation count counter (the effect is performed according to the value) is updated at predetermined intervals by the function of the auto button. In addition, it is realized by updating the value of the operation count counter according to the operation of the push button 31B.

Further, for example, when the push button 31B is configured to be deformable and the push button 31B is deformed into a shape different from the normal state according to a predetermined effect (that is, the effect accompanied by the deformation of the push button 31B is being executed. Even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected, the setting of the auto button may not be changed. For example, when the operation is strongly urged by deforming the push button 31B, it is possible that there is no intention of changing the setting even if the operation is performed. When the push button 31B is deformed into a shape different from the normal state, for example, when the button portion is deformed to protrude toward the player side from the normal state, or when the push button 31B is deformed to a shape different from the normal state, it is combined in the normal state. In addition to the case where the button part is split, the case where multiple button part parts are combined to form one button part, etc., it is rotatable (for example, about the rotation axis in the vertical direction). It also includes the case where the button portion that is rotatable or rotatable about the horizontal rotation axis is rotating.

Next, a display mode when the auto button function is enabled or disabled will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display mode when the function of the auto button is set to be enabled or disabled. In FIG. 40, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3). In the case of FIG. 40 (1), it is assumed that the auto button function is disabled.

As shown in FIG. 40 (1), when the player presses and holds the push button 31B while the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed, the auto button is displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (2). Is set to be valid, and a character string such as "auto button enabled" is displayed on the image display device 5, indicating that the auto button function is set to be valid. At this time, in addition to the control of outputting the auto button effective sound effect from the speaker 8, the control of causing the push button 31B to emit light in a special light emitting mode is performed (see steps S7103 to S7107).

Further, if the push button 31B is pressed (single-shot operation) by the player while the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function is invalid as shown in FIG. 40 (3). At the same time, a character string such as "auto button invalid" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a display indicating that the auto button function is disabled is displayed. At this time, in addition to the control of outputting the auto button invalid sound effect from the speaker 8, the control of causing the push button 31B to emit light in the normal light emitting mode is performed (see steps S710 to S7114).

In the example of FIG. 40, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, but in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed not only during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The setting of the auto button function can be changed even during the demo screen display period and the jackpot game period.

Next, the difference between the case where the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the long press operation and the case where the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the auto button function will be described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparative example of automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation and automatic continuous hitting by an auto button function. In addition, in the case of automatic continuous hitting by long-pressing operation during the valid period, the continuous hitting determination is turned on after a predetermined start waiting period elapses after the long-pressing operation of the push button 31B is started, but the start waiting period is the button notice effect. It may be different depending on the type. In the description of FIG. 41, it is assumed that the start waiting period of the button notice effect A is 4 seconds and the start waiting period of the button notice effect A is 2 seconds. In the example shown in FIG. 41, it is assumed that the execution of the button notice effect A is determined.

Regarding the button notice effect A, when the automatic continuous striking by the long press operation is performed after the start of the valid period, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the start standby is performed after the long press operation of the push button 31B is started. After the period (4 seconds) has elapsed, the continuous hit judgment is turned on (that is, the process is executed assuming that the continuous hit operation has been performed after 4 seconds of the long press operation, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced. I will go).

On the other hand, with respect to the button advance notice effect A, when the auto button function is used for automatic continuous striking, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the continuous striking determination is turned on immediately after the start of the valid period (that is,). Immediately after the start of the valid period, the process is executed assuming that the repeated hitting operation has been performed, and the scale of the gauge display decreases). With such a configuration, when the auto button function is enabled and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is disabled and the long press operation is performed, the effect (for example, the scale of the gauge display is reduced). ) Can be executed at different timings, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, regarding the button notice effect B, when the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the long press operation after the start of the valid period, although not shown, the start waiting period (2) after the long press operation of the push button 31B is started. After 2 seconds have passed, the continuous hit judgment is turned on (that is, the process is executed assuming that the continuous hit operation has been performed since 2 seconds after the long press operation, and the gauge display scale is reduced), and the button notice is given. When the auto button function is used for the automatic continuous striking of the effect B, the continuous striking determination is turned on immediately after the start of the valid period. That is, in both cases of the button notice effect A and B, the effect is produced when the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed. (For example, reduction of the gauge display scale) is configured to be executed at different timings.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device 5, and the like are arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is possible.

For example, in the above embodiment, the display start timing of the button or the like image (“this place” in FIG. 25) is after the development of super reach (see FIG. 29 (A)), but the display start timing of the button or the like image is It may be before the development of super reach or during the development of super reach. Further, in the above embodiment, the change timing of the image such as a button (“timing 1”, “timing 2”, “timing 3” in FIG. 25) was after the development of super reach (see FIG. 29 (A)). , Buttons, etc. The change timing of the image may be before the development of super reach or at the time of development of super reach.

In addition, the fluctuation patterns of super reach with pseudo-continuous fluctuation ("PA4-2", "PA4-3", "PA5-2", "PA5-3", "PB4-2", "PB4-3", " In all or part of the fluctuation patterns of "PB5-2" and "PB5-3"), a temporary stop display or a revariable display may be performed after the super reach is reached.

Further, the button development effect may be executed (display of an image such as a button) over a plurality of variable displays (or re-variable displays) in the pseudo-continuous variation. As an example, when the fluctuation pattern "PB4-2" progresses in the order of variable display start → reach → first temporary stop display and revariable display → development to super reach β → final stop display, the fluctuation The display and change timing of images such as buttons in the pattern "PB4-2" ("this place", "timing 1", "timing 2", "timing 3" in FIG. 25) is set to, for example, "initial" before reach. The period between the reach and the first temporary stop display may be "timing 1", the period between the first temporary stop display and the revariable display may be "timing 2", and the period after the revariable display may be "timing 3". Therefore, when the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" is determined in the fluctuation pattern "PB4-2", the variable display start → small button (white) is displayed ("initial") → reach → large button (white). ) (Timing 1) → 1st temporary stop display → No change (Timing 2) → Re-variable display → Change to large button (red) (Timing 3) → Final stop display. As another example, the fluctuation pattern "PB5-3" develops into variable display start → reach → first temporary stop display and revariable display → super reach β → second temporary stop display and revariable display → final stop. In the case of progressing such as display, the display and change timing of the image such as a button in the fluctuation pattern "PB5-3" shall be, for example, "initial" between the reach and the first temporary stop display, and the first time. "Timing 1" is set between the temporary stop display and the revariable display, "Timing 2" is set between the development of Super Reach β and the second temporary stop display, and "Timing" is set after the second revariable display. It may be "3". Therefore, when the button development effect pattern "BH3a-1" is determined in the fluctuation pattern "PB5-3", the variable display start → reach → small button (white) is displayed (“initial”) → the first provisional Stop display → Change to large button (white) (timing 1) → re-variable display → develop to super reach β → no change (timing 2) → second temporary stop display → re-variable display → change to large button (red) (Timing 3) → Proceed in the order of final stop display.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the variable display of a certain variable display is started, whether or not the button development effect is executed is determined based on the variable display variation pattern of the variable display (FIGS. 24, 26, 27 (FIGS. 24, 26, 27). A)), you may decide whether or not to execute the button development effect at other timings. For example, when there is a start prize, it may be determined whether or not to execute the button development effect based on the variable category or the like. At other timings (for example, at the time of winning a start), in addition to whether or not the button development effect is executed, the effect mode of the button development effect (button development effect pattern, etc.) and the effect mode of the button or the like action effect may be determined. Good.

When deciding whether or not to execute the button development effect, the effect mode of the button development effect (button development effect pattern, etc.) and the effect effect of the button, etc. when there is a start prize, the button is before the variable display related to the start prize. The button development effect may be started during the variable display related to the start prize without starting the development effect, or the button development effect may be started before the variable display related to the start prize.

If the button development effect is started before the variable display related to the start prize (so-called pre-reading to execute the button development effect), the button development effect is immediately started (displays an image such as a button) at the start prize. Alternatively, the button development effect may be started at the start of the variable display corresponding to the prize before the start prize (when the hold display is shifted), or during the variable display corresponding to the prize before the start prize (when the hold display is shifted). The button development effect may be started before the reach or after the reach). The period from the start of the button development effect during the look-ahead period (when the display of the button or the like display starts) to the predetermined timing of the variable display related to the start prize (for example, T13 in FIG. 29) is the button or the like display period. is there.

Further, in the above embodiment, the button action effect (weak effect effect, medium effect effect, strong effect effect) is suddenly executed without any warning (for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), the image JS1 Suddenly displayed, the image TS1 is suddenly displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (H), the image KS1 is suddenly displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (B), etc.), for example, the jackpot expectation is high and the jackpot is high. A notice effect for notifying that the image is controlled to the game state (for example, a character drop effect for dropping the movable accessory 17 to a position at the center of the display area of the image display device 5, a cut-in effect for cutting in the image, etc. A button or the like action effect may be executed by executing a display countdown effect that counts down a number. Specifically, at least, there may be a case where the action effect such as a button is executed by executing the notice effect and a case where the action effect such as a button is executed without executing the notice effect (notice effect). Is executed, but it may or may not be present when the action effect such as a button is not executed). It should be noted that the ratio of whether the image such as a button changes depending on whether the action effect such as a button is executed by executing the advance notice effect or the action effect such as a button is executed without executing the advance notice effect. Alternatively, the ratio of which button or the like changes to the image may be different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the type of display such as a button (“small button (white)”, “large button (white)”, “large button (red)”, “stick”). (See FIG. 27 (B)), the degree of expectation of a 16R probability variation jackpot may differ depending on the type of display such as a button. Specifically, for example, the determination ratio of the button development effect category may be different depending on the jackpot type (see FIG. 7). Further, when a normal jackpot is provided in addition to the probability variation jackpot as the jackpot type, the degree of expectation of the probability variation jackpot may differ depending on the type of display such as a button.

(A1) As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A). Etc.) and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38. Specific display execution means for performing small button (white) D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. (for example, button development effect processing (S529), variable display during effect processing (S172)) Etc.), and the specific display executing means has a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1 or the like) as the specific display, and is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display (for example). , Expectation of big hit, expectation of 16R probability variation big hit (see Fig. 7), expectation of probability variation jackpot when there are normal jackpot and probability variation jackpot) 2nd specific display (for example, 1st specific display is a small button When (white) D1, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second The specific display can display the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., and when the first specific display is the large button (red) D3, the second specific display can display the stick D4, etc.), and the first specific display can be displayed. Is displayed, and then the second specific display can be displayed by executing the action effect (for example, the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect shown in FIG. 27 (C)) that act on the specific display. (For example, after displaying the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the image JS1 acting on the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIGS. 34 (D) and 34 (E) The large button (white) D2 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (E) by executing the weak effect effect for displaying the image JS2, and the large button (white) D2 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (E). After the display, as shown in FIGS. 35 (H) and 35 (I), the medium action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2 is executed, so that FIG. 35 As shown in (I), the stick D4 can be displayed, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production is improved. For example, by changing the specific display depending on the action effect, the effect is easy to understand and the effect is improved.

(A2) The gaming machine according to (A1) has the above-mentioned action after displaying the first specific display during the non-effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). By executing the effect, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after displaying the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 34 (E), FIG. 35 (H) or Large button (white) as shown in FIG. 35 (I) The large button (white) as shown in FIG. 35 (I) is executed by executing the medium-action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the D2. (White) D2 is changed to stick D4), and during the valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38), the second specific display (for example, FIG. 35 (J)). And the operation effect using the stick D4, the stick D4U, etc. as shown in FIG. 35 (K) (for example, the operation is prompted as shown in FIG. 35 (K) and the result is obtained as shown in FIG. 35 (L). The effect of notifying, etc.) is executed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation before the validity period.

(A3) In the gaming machine of the above (A1) or (A2), there are a plurality of types of the action effects (for example, the weak action effect, the medium action effect, the strong action effect, etc. shown in FIG. 27 (C) and the like). The rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which of the action effects is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is no change and there is a change (weak change, medium). Since the determination ratios of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect are different in the case of (change or strong change), the display changes to the second specific display depending on which button or other action effect is executed. The ratio is different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(A4) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A3), the action effect is a plurality of types (for example, the weak action effect, the medium action effect, the strong action effect, etc. shown in FIG. 27 (C)). There are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display after the change (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, and large button (white) shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38. ) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of changing to the specific display differs depending on which of the action effects is executed (for example, FIG. 27 (C). ), Weak effect effect, medium effect effect, strong effect effect in the case of weak change (1 step change), medium change (2 step change), and strong change (3 step change). Since the determination ratios of each of the buttons are different, the ratios of weak change, medium change, and strong change differ depending on which button action effect is executed. For example, the small button (white) before the change. In the case of D1, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2 when the weak change is executed, and the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (red) D3 when the medium change is executed. When it changes and a strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to the stick D4. Therefore, the ratio of which specific display is changed depending on which button or other action effect is executed. Is different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(A5) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A4), there are a plurality of types of detection means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and the specific display after the change is supported. Execution of the motion effect detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after the change is executed, and is shown in FIG. 33. As described above, the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 35 and 38, the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change executes the operation effect. Execute the detected motion effect).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means the specific display corresponds to.

(A6) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A5), the specific display executing means has an ineffective period of detection by the detecting means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.). ), The specific display is displayed in an manner indicating that it is in the non-valid period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button on which the regulation line K is superimposed (for example). (White) D1, large button (white) D2 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed).

According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is non-valid.

(A7) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A6), the specific display executing means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-continuous fluctuations). It is possible to change by displaying the specific display over, displaying the specific display over multiple variable displays by pre-reading, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation over a plurality of variable displays.

(A8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) for notifying that any of the game machines (A1) to (A7) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. , Countdown effect, character drop effect, etc.), and the action effect is executed by executing the advance notice effect.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for a specific advance notice effect.

(A9) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A8) above, the setting state related to the effect is set to the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled) or the second state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled). Setting means that can be set to the state in which the auto button function is enabled (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39) and a specific effect (for example, button notice) when the effect execution condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B in the effects A to C and the decision button effect, it is possible to execute a display that reduces the scale of the gauge display, a notice display, a pass / fail display, etc.). The specific effect executing means (for example, the variable display during effect process shown in FIG. 22) is provided, and the specific effect executing means executes the effect in the first state based on the detection result of the detection means. While the specific effect can be executed assuming that the condition is satisfied, in the second state, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means (for example, the auto button function). When is enabled, even if the push button 31B is not operated, a notice display, a pass / fail display, a display for reducing the scale of the gauge display, etc. are performed), the setting means is While the variable display is being executed, the setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, a portion for executing the processes of steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 39).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered.

(B1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a detecting means capable of detecting a player's movement (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.). And the specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38). Specific display execution means for performing (white) D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. (for example, button development effect processing (S529), variable display during effect processing (S172), etc.) As the specific display, the specific display executing means has a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1 or the like) and an advantage for the player (for example, a big hit) over the first specific display. The second specific display (for example, the first specific display is a small button (white)) with a high degree of expectation, the degree of expectation that will be a 16R probability variation jackpot (see FIG. ) When D1, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display Can display a large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., and when the first specific display is a large button (red) D3, the second specific display is stick D4, etc.), and the detection by the detection means is not performed. During the valid period (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38), after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 32 (C). ) Is displayed, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 33 (G), and the large button (white) D2 is further displayed. Is changed to a large button (red) D3 as shown in FIG. 33 (I)), and after the change in the valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38). An operation effect using the second specific display (for example, large button (red) D3 or large button (red) D3U as shown in FIGS. 33 (J) and 33 (K)) (for example, FIG. 33 (K)). ) Is urged to operate, and the result is notified as shown in FIG. 33 (L).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production is improved. For example, since the specific display is changed during the non-valid period, the change can be shown and the effect of the effect is improved.

(B2) In the gaming machine of the above (B1), the first specific display is an action effect acting on the specific display (for example, a weak action effect, a medium action effect, and a strong action effect shown in FIG. 27 (C)). Is executed to change to the second specific display (for example, the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 34 (C) is replaced with a small button (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (D) and 34 (E)). White) When the weak action effect of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on D1 is executed, the large button (white) changes to D2 as shown in FIG. 34 (E), and the large button (white) is changed to D2 as shown in FIG. 35 (G). As shown in FIGS. 35 (H) and 35 (I), the button (white) D2 is subjected to a medium-action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2. As shown in FIG. 35 (I), the stick D4 is changed, and the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 38 (A) is changed to the small button (white) as shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C). ) The stick D4 is changed as shown in FIG. 38 (C) by executing the strong action effect of displaying the image TK1, the image TK2, and the image TK3 acting on the D1).

According to the above configuration, the effect effect is improved by the action effect.

(B3) In the game machine according to (B1) or (B2), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, and strong action shown in FIG. 27 (C) and the like. There is an effect, etc.), and the rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which of the action effects is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27C, there is a change from no change). Since the determination ratios of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect are different in the case of (weak change, medium change, or strong change), the second action effect depends on which button or the like action effect is executed. The rate of change to a specific display is different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(B4) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B3), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, the weak action effect and the medium action effect shown in FIG. 27 (C). There are multiple types of display modes of the specific display after the change (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4 shown in FIGS. 25 and 32 to 38). , Large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the ratio of which change to the specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example). , As shown in FIG. 27 (C), there are weak action effect and medium action in the case of weak change (1 step change), medium change (2 step change), and strong change (3 step change). Since the determination ratios of the effect and the strong effect are different, the ratio of weak change, medium change, and strong change is different depending on which button or other action effect is executed. For example, before the change In the case of the small button (white) D1, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2 when the weak change is executed, and the small button (white) D1 becomes the large button when the medium change is executed. It changes to (red) D3, and when a strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to stick D4. Therefore, depending on which button or other action effect is executed, which specific display is used. The rate of change is different).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

(B5) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B4), the detection means has a plurality of types (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and corresponds to the specific display after the change. Execution of the motion effect detected by the detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the motion effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after the change is executed, and is shown in FIG. 33. As described above, the operation effect detected by the push button 31B corresponding to the large button (red) D3 after the change is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 35 and 38, the stick controller 31A corresponding to the stick D4 after the change executes the operation effect. Execute the detected motion effect).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means the specific display corresponds to.

(B6) In any of the gaming machines (B1) to (B5), the specific display executing means has an ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, etc.). ), The specific display is displayed in an manner indicating that it is in the non-valid period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 38, a small button on which the regulation line K is superimposed (for example). (White) D1, large button (white) D2 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed).

According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is non-valid.

(B7) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B6), the specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-continuous fluctuations). The specific display can be displayed over, and the specific display can be displayed over multiple variable displays by pre-reading).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation over a plurality of variable displays.

(B8) A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect) for notifying that any of the game machines (B1) to (B7) is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. , Countdown effect, character drop effect, etc.), the action effect acting on the specific display is executed by executing the advance notice effect, and the second specific effect is executed by executing the action effect. Change to display.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for a specific advance notice effect.

(B9) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B8) above, the setting state related to the effect is set to the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled) or the second state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled). Setting means that can be set to the state in which the auto button function is enabled (for example, the auto button setting process shown in FIG. 39) and a specific effect (for example, button notice) when the effect execution condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B in the effects A to C and the decision button effect, it is possible to execute a display that reduces the scale of the gauge display, a notice display, a pass / fail display, etc.). The specific effect executing means (for example, the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22) is provided, and the specific effect executing means executes the effect in the first state based on the detection result of the detection means. While the specific effect can be executed assuming that the condition is satisfied, in the second state, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means (for example, the auto button function). When is enabled, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the notice display, the pass / fail display, the display that reduces the scale of the gauge display, etc. are performed), the setting means is While the variable display is being executed, the setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, a portion for executing the processes of steps S7103 to S7104 in FIG. 39).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered.

In the above (A1) to (A9) and the above (B1) to (B9), the "detection means" is not limited to the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the object (object) provided in the housing is provided. A sensor or the like that detects an operation using a structure (for example, an operation of pushing all or a part of an object in the back direction or a downward direction, an operation of pulling in a front direction or an upward direction, an operation of rotating or sliding, etc.). You may. Further, it may be a sensor or the like that detects the contact of the player's body (hand, etc.) with the glass surface or the like, or a sensor that detects the movement of the player's body (hand, face, etc.) that does not come into contact with the game machine. And so on. That is, the "detection means" may be a touch sensor, an infrared sensor, a camera, or the like. When the "detection means" is, for example, a touch sensor capable of detecting a touch on the glass surface, the "specific display" is an image reminiscent of the touch on the glass surface (for example, an image imitating a palm). ) May be.

In addition to the above, changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the above description, when it is decided to execute the button development effect, the button development effect category is determined before the button development effect pattern is determined (see FIG. 26), but the button development effect pattern is directly determined. You may decide. That is, it is not necessary to use the concept of the button development effect category.

Further, the button development effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 is a button development effect pattern in which the "initial" is the "first mode (small button (white))", but the "initial" is the "second mode (large button)". (White)) ”,“ Third mode (large button (red)) ”, and“ Fourth mode (stick) ”, a button development effect pattern may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the timing of starting the display of the image of the button or the like is constant (T4), but the timing of starting the display of the image of the button or the like may have a plurality of timings. There may be a plurality of timings for each type of image such as a button.

Depending on the display start timing, the ratio of whether or not the image such as a button changes (growth) later and the ratio of how much the image changes may be different. For example, when the display start timing is late, the rate at which the image such as a button changes later is higher than when the display start timing is early, and the rate at which the stick is changed may be higher. Further, in a mode in which there are a plurality of types of timings from the non-valid period to the valid period (described later), the ratio of the timing from the non-valid period to the valid period may be different depending on the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the rate at which the timing from the non-valid period to the valid period becomes later than the predetermined timing may be higher than when it is early. Further, in the case where the non-valid period does not change to the valid period (described later), the ratio of whether or not the valid period may be changed may be different depending on the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the effective period may be higher than when it is early. Further, in the mode of executing the removal success effect (described later), the execution rate of the removal success effect may be different depending on the display start timing. For example, when the display start timing is late, the execution rate of the removal success effect may be higher than when it is early.

Further, the button development effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 changes the image of the button or the like at a maximum of two change timings out of the three change timings (timing 1, timing 2, timing 3), but all (three). ) May change the image, such as a button. That is, a button development effect pattern is provided in which a weak change (1st → 2nd) occurs at timing 1, a weak change (2nd → 3rd) occurs at timing 2, and a weak change (3rd → 4th) occurs at timing 3. May be good. Further, the change timing does not have to be three times, and may be one, two, four or more times.

In addition, a button development effect pattern for notifying the confirmation of the jackpot may be provided. As an example, a large rainbow-colored button image ("large button (rainbow)") imitating the push button 31B and a rainbow-colored stick controller image ("stick (rainbow)") imitating the stick controller 31A are displayed as "sticks (rainbow)". A button development effect pattern (sometimes referred to as a "big hit confirmed button development effect pattern") in which the "final" is the "fifth aspect" is provided as the "fifth mode", and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (big hit) (big hit) In "PB4-X" and "PB5-X"), the button development effect pattern for confirming the jackpot may be determined, but in the fluctuation pattern of super reach (loss) ("PA4-X" and "PA5-X"), the jackpot is determined. The final button development effect pattern may not be determined.

Further, the operating means (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) may emit light at least a part (or the periphery), and the operating means may be changed according to an image such as a button. For example, when no image such as any button is displayed, both the light emitting part of the push button 31B and the light emitting part of the stick controller 31A are turned off, and when the small button (white) is displayed, the light emitting part of the push button 31B is white. When the large button (white) is displayed, the light emitting part of the push button 31B blinks in white (or lights in red), and when the large button (red) is displayed, the push button 31B is lit. The light emitting portion of the stick controller 31A may be lit in red (or blinking in red), and when the stick is displayed, the light emitting portion of the stick controller 31A may be lit in white (or blinking in white). When the light emitting unit of the operating means is blinked, the image such as a button may also be blinked.

Further, in FIG. 25 and the like, the image such as a button corresponds to one of the two operating means (one of the operating means is valid). Specifically, the small button (white), the large button (white), and the large button (red) correspond to the push button 31B, and the stick corresponds to the stick controller 31A. Instead of this, an image such as a button corresponding to both of the two operating means may be displayed. As an example, in any case of the small button (white), the large button (white), the large button (red), and the stick, both the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A may be enabled. Since the operation means is changed on the way, by enabling both, it is possible to prevent the situation where the result (win / loss, etc.) is not displayed even though the operation is performed. Further, as another example, the logo mark corresponding to both the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A (for example, the logo mark related to the content used for the production of the pachinko game machine 1 and the brand name of the pachinko game machine 1 are related. Logo mark, etc.) may be displayed. That is, when the logo mark is displayed during the valid period, the result is displayed regardless of whether the push button 31B is operated or the stick controller 31A is operated.

Further, according to FIG. 27 (C), when the "strong action effect" is executed, it is expected to be mainly a "strong change", but a "medium change" or a "weak change" that is less than expected. In some cases. If the execution of the "strong action effect" results in a "medium change" or a "weak change", the expected "strong change" corresponds to a so-called downturn, and the player may be disappointed. Therefore, when it is a "weak change" or a "medium change", the "strong action effect" may not be determined. As a result, when the "strong action effect" is executed, the "strong change" is confirmed, and the player is not discouraged. Further, when the button image or the like changes after the execution of the "medium action effect", it is expected to be mainly a "medium change", but it may be a "weak change" less than expected. Therefore, when it is a "weak change", the "medium action effect" may not be determined. As a result, when the button image or the like changes after the "medium action effect" is executed, the "medium change" or more is confirmed, and the player is not discouraged. When there is no change, the "strong action effect" is not determined, but when there is no change, the "medium effect effect" may not be determined in addition to the "strong effect effect".

In addition, the degree of change (number of steps) of changes in images such as buttons is divided into "weak action effects" that change one step, "medium action effects" that change two steps, and "strong action effects" that change three steps. Etc.) to control (manage), but it is divided into what changes the change of the image such as a button (for example, the second action effect of changing from the first aspect to the second aspect, the first aspect and the second aspect). It may be controlled by a third action effect that changes from the aspect to the third aspect, a first action effect, a second aspect, a fourth action effect that changes from the third aspect to the fourth aspect, and the like).

Further, in the above embodiment, the super reach is a so-called battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character confront each other, but the super reach is not limited to the battle effect. For example, in the case of a big hit, the story may be completed successfully (in the case of a loss, the story may not be completed successfully). When the button development effect is executed in the story-based super reach, for example, the result of the story is replaced with the result of the battle effect (win or lose, etc.) according to the operation during the valid period (as an action effect). (Whether or not the story is completed successfully) should be notified.

When the non-valid period changes to the valid period, the effect of removing the image (for example, the regulation line K shown in FIGS. 32 to 38) for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect (hereinafter, "removal effect"). In addition, it may be referred to as “removal success effect” to distinguish it from “removal failure effect” described later). For example, between FIGS. 37 (C) and 37 (D), the effect of removing the regulation line K superimposed on the large button (white) D2 (for example, a character (policeman, etc.) collects the regulation line K). The effect of sucking the regulation line K to the vacuum cleaner, the effect of burning the regulation line K with a flame, the effect of the large button (white) D2 itself shaking, etc., and the effect of removing the regulation line K) may be performed. ..

Further, the removal failure effect (the effect in which at least a part of the effect mode is common to the removal success effect and the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect is not removed) may be executed. When the removal failure effect is executed, the super reach may be terminated without the valid period. That is, for example, when the removal success effect is executed in FIG. 37, FIG. 37 (C) → removal success effect → FIG. 37 (D) → FIG. 37 (E) → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. 37 (G). ), On the other hand, when the removal failure effect is executed in FIG. 37, the transition may be made in the order of FIG. 37 (C) → removal failure effect → FIG. 37 (F) → FIG. 37 (G). ..

In addition, there are multiple types of timing from the non-valid period to the valid period, and when the non-valid period changes to the valid period late, the non-valid period is longer than when it is early, so images such as buttons are sufficient. It may be changed (grown) to. Further, in addition to the case where the removal success effect is executed without executing the removal failure effect even once, the case where the removal success effect is executed after the removal failure effect is executed once or more, or the case where the removal failure effect is executed. In some cases, the removal success effect may not be executed after being executed one or more times. As a result, when the image such as a button is not sufficiently grown, the player considers that the expiration date is premature and the removal success effect is not executed (for example, the effect of removing the regulation line K is started. If this is done, it is hoped that the regulation line K will not be removed in the end, that is, the removal failure effect is executed instead of the removal success effect), but the validity period is when the image such as a button is sufficiently grown. (For example, when the effect of removing the regulation line K is started, the regulation line K is finally removed, that is, not the removal failure effect, but the removal success effect is executed. (The removal success effect is being executed). In other words, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the effect according to the situation is executed.

The image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect may be another image instead of the image of the regulation line. For example, it may be an image of a chain and a key hung on an image of a button or the like, an image of a translucent case for storing an image of a button or the like, or ice to be shown on an image of a frozen button or the like. It may be.

Depending on the type of image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect, the ratio of whether or not the image such as a button changes (growth) later and the ratio of how much the image changes may be different. For example, in the case of "chain and key", the rate of change of the image such as a button later may be higher than that of the case of "regulation line", and the rate of change of the stick may be higher. In addition, in a mode in which there are a plurality of types of timings from the non-valid period to the valid period, the ratio of the timings from the non-valid period to the valid period differs depending on the type of the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in progress. You may let me. For example, in the case of "chain and key", the rate at which the timing from the non-valid period to the valid period becomes later than the predetermined timing may be higher than in the case of the "regulation line". Further, in the case where the non-valid period does not change to the valid period, the ratio of whether or not the valid period may be changed may be different depending on the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect. For example, in the case of "chain and key", the ratio of validity period may be higher than in the case of "regulation line". Further, in the mode of executing the removal success effect, the execution rate of the removal success effect may be different depending on the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect. For example, in the case of "chain and key", the execution rate of the removal success effect may be higher than in the case of "regulation line".

In addition, the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in progress may be changed (grown). For example, when the small button (white) is used, the "regulation line" is set, when the large button (white) is used, the button is changed to "chain and key", and when the large button (red) is used, the "translucent case" is used. You may change the image to notify that the non-valid period is in effect at the same timing as the change timing of the image such as a button, such as changing to "ice" when it becomes a stick. .. Also, for example, when it is a large button (white), it changes from "regulation line" to "chain and key", and when it is a stick, it changes from "chain and key" to "translucent case" and further "ice". The image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect may be changed at a timing different from the change timing of the image such as a button, such as changing to.

In the embodiment of changing the image for notifying that it is in the non-valid period, the image for notifying that it is in the non-valid period may be changed by the action effect. The action effect of changing the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect may be the same (common) as the action effect of changing the image such as a button. It should be noted that when a common action effect is executed, when the image for notifying that the image such as a button is also in the ineffective period also changes, and the image for notifying that the image such as the button is also in the ineffective period is notified. There may be times when both of the images for the purpose do not change, and times when either one of them changes. Further, the action effect of changing the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in effect and the action effect of changing the image such as a button may be different. That is, in addition to the action effect of changing the image such as a button, a dedicated action effect of changing the image for notifying that the non-valid period is in progress may be provided.

In addition, the same type of effect may change (grow) the image for notifying that it is in the non-valid period, or remove the image for notifying that it is in the non-valid period. There may be. That is, by executing the action effect of changing the image to notify that the non-valid period is in effect, the notification that the non-valid period is in effect is notified in the same manner as when the above-mentioned removal effect is executed. The image to be used may be removed. That is, when a certain effect (an effect having the properties of both an action effect and a removal effect) is executed, the image such as a button may or may not change, and it is notified that the image is in an ineffective period. There may be times when the image for the purpose changes, times when it is removed, and times when nothing happens. It may be removed after the change (for example, the changed "ice" is removed after the change from the "translucent case" to the "ice"). Regarding the image for notifying that the image is in the non-valid period, two ways of being removed or not being removed have been described, but there are stages in the removal, and the image may be gradually removed. In other words, when a certain effect (effect that has both the properties of action effect and removal effect) or removal effect is executed, the "ice" is broken a little, and a certain effect (effect that has both the properties of action effect and removal effect) or removal. The "ice" may be completely cracked and removed when the effect is performed. If the image for notifying that it is in the non-valid period is in the process of being removed, it may not change, or it may be changeable and return to the original state after the change. It may be changeable and the above-mentioned intermediate state may be maintained after the change. For example, if the "translucent case" is slightly cracked, it may not change to "ice", it may change to unbroken "ice", or it may change to slightly cracked "ice". It may change.

Further, in the above embodiment, the hold data (first hold information) of the first special figure game and the hold data (second hold information) of the second special figure game are digested in the order of winning without distinguishing them (2). (See FIG. 18), the second reserved information may be preferentially digested.

Further, in the above embodiment, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B: C = 70%: 20%: 10, and FIG. 27. As shown in (B) and FIG. 28 (A), the relationship is such that A: B = 100%: 0% or A: B: C = 70%: 30%: 0 (that is, 100). It is a concept that also includes (there is an allocation of% or 0%).

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of rounds is two types of 8 rounds and 16 rounds, but the number of rounds may be 3 or more types. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 16R probability variation jackpot. Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine in which only the probabilistic jackpot is provided as the jackpot type is shown, but as described above, the gaming machine may include the non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot) as the jackpot type.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "8" and symbols indicating "-" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. Is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the variable multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and some of the variable multiple types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (the lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot game state is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but the jackpot game state is controlled. The mode to be used is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided near the second start winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and the jackpot game state is controlled based on the entry (passage) of the game ball into the specific area. You may stay in.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one variation pattern designation command is used when the variation is started. Is shown, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after reaching the reach (if it does not reach the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, on the effect control board 12 side, the effect control in the variable display may be performed based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variable category determination table) is stored in the main substrate 11 and extracted from the main substrate 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value value determination table, and determines the random number value (determination of whether or not it is a big hit, determination of the fluctuation category, and when it is a big hit. Is the determination of the type of jackpot), and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the table for determining the random number value, and the main board 11 transmits the random number value itself to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command capable of specifying the random number value from the main board 11). Is transmitted to the effect control board 12), the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted from the main board 11, and refers to the random number value determination table based on the received random number value. The determination process of the above may be executed, and the pre-reading advance notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random value determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random value determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random numbers and execute the random value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, executes the determination of the type of the jackpot and the random number value. The determination result of the variation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the lookahead advance notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

Further, the update timing of each random number may be different, or the update range of each random number may be different so that the random numbers may not be synchronized.

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

Further, in the above description, it has been explained that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (including, for example, structures, arrays, etc.). That is, the determination values (determined values) to be compared with the extracted random number values may be collectively stored in the ROM 101, or may be dispersed (spotted) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101 and stored. Alternatively, a mathematical formula or program that outputs a result (for example, a big hit or a loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random value is input may be stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table and the like stored in the ROM 121.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, so that the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.). For example, the slot machine to which the present invention is applied performs a detection means (effect button) capable of detecting the movement of the player and a specific display (effect button image imitating the effect button) corresponding to the detection means. The specific display executing means includes the specific display executing means, and the specific display executing means has a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display (effect button image (white)) and the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, there is a high expectation that it will be a bonus, etc.) The second specific display (effect button image (red)) can be displayed, and after the first specific display is displayed, the action effect that acts on the specific display. May be a slot machine capable of displaying the second specific display by executing.

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

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

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning prize storage display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B … Ordinary variable winning ball device 7… Special variable winning ball device 8… Speaker 9… Lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 16… Character control board 17… Movable accessory 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... 1st start port switch 22B ... 2nd start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit 126 ... RTC circuit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state, and
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A specific display execution means for performing a specific display corresponding to the detection means is provided.
The effect executing means is
By executing the advance notice effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of action effects that act on the specific display.
As a motion effect corresponding to the player's motion, a predetermined motion effect and a specific motion effect can be executed.
The predetermined motion effect is an effect accompanied by the specific display, and the execution condition is satisfied by the detection of the player's motion by the detection means within the valid period in which the detection of the player's motion by the detection means is effective. An effect executed by the establishment of the execution condition in the first effect setting state to be determined and the second effect setting state in which the execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means within the valid period. And
The specific motion effect does not involve the display of the valid period and the specific display, and detects the player's motion by the detection means within the valid period in the first effect setting state and the second effect setting state. It is a production that is executed based on
When the predetermined operation effect is executed in the second effect setting state, if the player's operation is detected by the detection means within the valid period, the state is changed to the first effect setting state.
When the specific operation effect is executed in the second effect setting state, even if the player's operation is detected by the detection means within the valid period, the state is not changed to the first effect setting state.
The detection means can detect a plurality of operations including at least a first operation for the first operation unit and a second operation for the second operation unit.
The specific display execution means is
During the execution of the variable display, after displaying the first specific display corresponding to the first operation as the specific display, the advantage is higher for the player than the first specific display, and the second operation is supported. The second specific display can be displayed,
During the non-valid period of detection by the detection means, when any of the plurality of types of the action effects having different advantages with respect to the change of the specific display is executed after the first specific display is displayed, the first specific display is executed. Change the specific display to the second specific display,
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined operation effect using the second specific display after the change is executed during the valid period of detection by the detection means.