JP6826440B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, there have been two operating means such as effect buttons that can be operated by the player. In this gaming machine, an operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate one of the operating means is executed. Even if the other operating means is operated by the player while this operation promotion display is being executed, it is determined that the operation of the other operating means is valid, and one of them is operated according to the operation of the other operating means. The same effect as the effect corresponding to the operation of the operation means of is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5651

According to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the same effect is executed regardless of the mode of the operation promotion display, so that the player is prompted to operate by the operation promotion display. The operating means different from the means may be operated. Therefore, it is not possible to improve the interest of the game by operating the operation means for which the operation is prompted by the operation promotion display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming by operation.

(A) A gaming machine that can play a game and control it in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A first detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A second detection means that can detect the movement of the player and is different from the first detection means,
An operation promotion display means capable of displaying an operation promotion display for prompting a player to perform an operation on the first detection means in the first or second aspect,
The operation promotion display means includes an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the operation being detected by the first detection means or the second detection means when the operation promotion display is executed. ,
The predetermined effect is a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
The effect executing means is
When the operation promotion display for the first detection means is the first aspect, the detection of the operation by the second detection means according to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination.
When the operation promotion display for the first detection means is the second aspect, the detection of the operation by the second detection means according to the second aspect is not regarded as valid determination.
The operation promotion display is a display accompanied by a detection valid period display indicating that the detection by the first detection means is a valid detection valid period.
The movement promotion display may be in a difficult-to-see state in which at least a part of the movable member is concealed due to the movement of the movable member.
The display period of the operation promotion display ends after the period in which the operation promotion display is in the difficult-to-see state.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A first operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, push button 120, trigger button 121, stick controller 122, handle button, setting cross key, setting enter key),
A second operating means that can be operated by the player and is different from the first operating means (for example, if the first operating means is the push button 120, an operating unit other than the push button 120)
The operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate the first operating means is displayed in the first aspect (for example, the mode in which the button as shown in FIG. 38B or the like does not pop out) or the second aspect (for example, from the first aspect). The operation promotion display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, and the like) can be displayed in a mode that strongly urges the player to operate, a mode in which the button as shown in FIG. 39 (B) is protruding). 34 step S8125, FIG. 35 step S8139A),
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control micro) capable of executing an effect when the first operation means or the second operation means is operated based on the operation promotion display being executed by the operation promotion display means. Equipped with a computer 100 and a production display device 9)
The effect executing means is
When the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination (for example, FIG. 31B, FIG. 34). As shown in step S8128 and FIG. 38 (F), the effect of the same effect mode as the first effect mode and the second effect mode of the button dialogue advance notice effect image may be executed, or the same character but different movements may be executed. Even if you perform the same kind of production, such as production, production showing that the character is speaking the same meaning, or production with the same degree of expectation such as a jackpot expectation of 50% or more. Alternatively, related effects may be performed, such as performing a premium effect for one operation and performing a related non-premium effect for the other operation).
When the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the second aspect is not regarded as valid determination (for example, with respect to the operation of the second operating means). The same effect as the effect for the operation of the first operating means may not be executed, or no effect may be executed. As shown in steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. 35, the effect is the same. An effect for notifying that the operation is invalid may be executed.)

According to such a configuration, whether or not the validity is determined depends on the operated operation means depending on the mode of the operation promotion display. Therefore, it is possible to promote the operation according to the operation promotion display. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The operation promotion display means executes the operation promotion display so that the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player when executed is higher in the second aspect than in the first aspect (the operation promotion display means). For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), the mode of the operation promotion display of the button cut-in notice effect is executed more than when the mode of the operation promotion display of the button dialogue notice effect is executed. The rate of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher when the game is played.)

According to such a configuration, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the operation promotion display of the second aspect is executed than that of the first aspect. Therefore, the player can be attracted to the operation promotion display, and the operation according to the operation promotion display can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The first operating means can be changed from a normal mode to a specific mode (for example, a form such as a shape, a pattern, or a color can be changed such that a push button 120 pops out).
When the first operating means is in the specific mode, the effect executing means does not determine the validity of the operation of the second operating means (for example, with respect to the operation of the second operating means, the first operating means The same effect as the effect for the operation may not be executed, or no effect may be executed, and the operation is invalid as shown in steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. 35. An effect to notify the effect may be executed.)

According to such a configuration, when the first operating means is a specific aspect, even if the second operating means is operated, the same effect as the effect for the operation of the first operating means is not executed. Therefore, the operation of the first operating means can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
Further provided is an explanatory display means capable of displaying an explanation that the operation of the second operation means is a valid determination when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the first aspect (for example, FIG. 34). As shown in step S8125, FIG. 38 (B), etc., it is displayed that the operation of other operation units is also effective).

According to such a configuration, the player is informed in an easy-to-understand manner that the valid determination is made even when the second operating means is operated when the operation promoting display of the first operating means is the first aspect. be able to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from wondering which operating means should be operated.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
Further provided is a suggestion display means capable of displaying a suggestion that the operation of the second operation means is not regarded as a valid determination when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the second aspect (for example, FIG. 36). As shown in step S8139A and FIG. 39 (B), it is displayed that the operation of the other operation unit is invalid).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that if the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second aspect and the second operating means is operated, the determination is not valid. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the second operating means in the expectation that the same effect as when the first operating means is operated is executed without the player's knowledge.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
Detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, push button 120, stick controller 122, non-contact type sensor such as infrared sensor or optical sensor), and
A movable member (for example, an accessory 200) that performs a predetermined operation,
A detection valid period display means for displaying a detection valid period display (for example, a residual valid period image (remaining valid period image 202 shown in FIG. 38B)) indicating that the detection by the detection means is a valid detection valid period. (For example, microcomputer 100 for effect control, steps S8126, S8140, S8168).
The detection valid period display is a state in which at least a part of the movable member is concealed by the operation of the movable member (for example, the remaining valid period image 202 shown in FIG. 38 (D) is covered by the accessory 200. )),
The detection valid period ends after the period in which the detection valid period display is in the difficult-to-see state (for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, after the accessory returns from the effect position to the initial position. That is, the detection valid period ends after the difficult-to-see state of the remaining valid period image is resolved).

According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking that the detection valid period is in effect.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above
The gaming machine is a gaming machine that performs variable display.
The effect executing means is
The effect can be executed during the variable display,
A detection effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) that executes a detection effect (for example, a button dialogue advance notice effect, a button cut-in advance notice effect, a lever advance notice effect) based on the detection means detecting the movement of the player. Computer 100, steps S8120 to S8175),
A movable member effect executing means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S8106 to S8114) for executing a movable member effect (for example, a character advance notice effect) for operating the movable member is included.
In the period before the variable display is in the reach state, the detection effect and the movable member effect can be executed at the same time (for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the period before the reach state is reached. , Button dialogue notice production and character notice production can be executed at the same time).

With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to an important production, and it is possible to effectively perform the production.

(8) In the game machine of (6) above
The detection effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the detection effects (for example, button dialogue notice effect, button cut-in notice effect, lever notice effect) having different expectations.
The effect executing means does not execute the detection effect having a higher expectation than a predetermined degree and the movable member effect at the same time (for example, the button cut-in notice effect having a higher expectation (importance) than the button dialogue advance notice effect). The lever advance notice effect and the character advance notice effect are not executed at the same time. See FIG. 30).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production with high expectations from being overlooked.

(9) In any of the game machines (6) to (8) above,
It is equipped with a plurality of detection means (for example, a push button 120, a stick controller 122, a non-contact sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor) capable of detecting the movements of different players.
The detection effect executing means performs a specific detection effect (for example, a lever notice effect) based on the fact that a specific detection means (for example, the stick controller 122) among the plurality of detection means detects the movement of the player. Feasible and
The effect executing means does not execute the specific detection effect and the movable member effect at the same time (for example, the lever advance notice effect and the accessory advance notice effect are not executed at the same time. See FIG. 30).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the effect easy to understand by providing a specific detection effect that is not executed at the same time as the movable member effect.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the CPU in the main board. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold specific area and hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol and the temporary stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of the character notice effect, the button line advance notice effect, the button cut-in notice effect, and the lever notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution determination table of the character notice effect, the button line notice effect, the button cut-in notice effect, and the lever notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the character notice production and the button dialogue notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the button cut-in notice effect.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3 and a ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 122, a player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 121 or the like. 3) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

The member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation by a player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120.

Further, the push button 120 has a built-in button pop-out actuator 128 (see FIG. 3) for popping out the push button 120. The push button 120 is deformed or popped out from the normal mode by a button pop-out actuator 128 to a pop-out mode (see FIG. 39 (B)) by several centimeters in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. Is transformed into a normal mode. The button pop-out actuator 128 may be any as long as it can change the mode of the push button 120, for example, it may be a motor such as a servomotor, or it may be a solenoid. It may be a power cylinder such as a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized with the same symbol and fluctuate, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the jackpot symbol, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying the fourth symbol following the effect symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described later are provided. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second symbol display area 9c for which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variation display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the production using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the variation display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. The mode of production is diversifying, such as the production of the production and the production of a movable object blocking all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, is it currently in the state of being in the variable display by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Whether or not it can be reliably recognized. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

When the game machine is configured so that the movable member is provided in the game area, the fourth symbol is displayed in the area where the visual recognition is not hindered regardless of the position of the movable member in the game area. It may be configured so as to.

The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined display colors (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The same applies to the second.

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Depending on whether it is displayed or not, it may be indicated whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

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

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

In the center of the upper part of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6, a star shape configured to be movable downward (on the screen of the effect display device 9, that is, in front of the screen of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the player). The accessory 200 of the above is provided. The accessory 200 has an initial position at the center of the upper part of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 38 (A)), and can be moved to an effect position that overlaps a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 38 (FIG. 38). See D)). The accessory 200 may be provided with a light emitting body such as an LED.

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

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

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

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the same number of first hold storages as the second special symbol hold storage display 18b (hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start winning memory). A first special symbol hold storage display 18a for displaying the above is provided.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an area (total hold storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. Is provided. In this embodiment, since the total hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition. .. In addition, instead of the total reserved storage number display unit 18c, a first reserved storage display unit for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display unit for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. You may.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the production symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased even in the time saving state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened although it is not the probabilistic state.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. The same applies to the second.

In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, special symbol displays 8a, 8b and the effect. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily satisfied (in this embodiment, it shifts to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state, it is also changed to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a starting prize.

In addition, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as an open extension state), the process shifts to a normal symbol probability variation state in which the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased. By doing so, it may shift to a high base state. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability change state, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability change state is entered, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning is easy (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probabilistic symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started more frequently, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol is higher. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 increases, and the start winning is easy to win (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to the time saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. It can be done more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, a valid start prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built into the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). To. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start is generated at a random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the time when the winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data.

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the effect display device 9 that receives the effect control command and variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

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

As described later, the effect control means includes a trigger sensor 125 included in the stick controller 122, a tilt direction sensor unit 123, a vibrator motor 126, a button pop-out actuator 128, and a push sensor 124 included in the push button 120. Is also connected (see FIG. 3), but the illustration is omitted in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 80 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to the effect such as an effect symbol process flag. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and a capture signal (capture signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 (not shown). The effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to control the display of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the accessory 200 by outputting a drive signal to the accessory motor 127 via the output port 105.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the button pop-out actuator 128 via the output port 105 to change the push button 120 from the normal mode to the pop-out mode or the pop-out mode. To return to the normal mode.

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

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined effect period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command specifying a display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Further, the start address of the initialization table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

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

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when it is not a big hit, and it is displayed. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for display. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to determine. Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also called the game device control process), the count value of the normal symbol hit judgment random number is one lap (normal symbol hit judgment random number taking). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

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

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“○” and “×”) of the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating "○" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of place") variable display mode when the variable display result is a missed symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "out of reach".

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

When the small hit "5" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "sudden probability change big hit" in the effect display device 9. After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability change big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a variable display mode of "small hit". ..

Here, the small hit is a hit in which the game state does not change when the small hit game is completed. That is, there is no transition from the probabilistic state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probabilistic state. Further, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), or the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. Is an extremely short jackpot, and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, as if the player suddenly became a probabilistic state. I will show you). That is, in this embodiment, the small hit has the same opening pattern as the sudden change big hit and the big winning opening. By controlling in this way, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so it is a high probability state for the player. (Probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2-3 to normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 are prepared. There is. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change jackpot occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden change is not a big hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is 32. It is fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example. , The fluctuation time may be different depending on the total number of reserved storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time may be different according to the first reserved storage number. 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage number 0 to 2 and the reserved storage number 3, 4). (Preparing a variation pattern type determination table for use), the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number, and the variation time may be different.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for determining the jackpot type).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit).
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode.

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial value (random 5).

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

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is decided to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C), it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

8 (D) and 8 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a of the case. Further, FIG. 8 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "normal jackpot" or "normal jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining either "probability change jackpot" or "sudden change jackpot".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), the jackpot types include "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to the ones. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the big hit types are three types of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" and "sudden change big hit" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two types may be provided as jackpot types.

The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to only a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The "probability change jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability change state and also in the time saving state. Migrate. See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Further, the "sudden change jackpot" is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened less than the "normal jackpot" and the "probability change jackpot" (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit to be done. That is, in the case of "sudden probability change big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal jackpot" and "probability jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is long. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win a prize at the big prize opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden end of the probabilistic jackpot gaming state, the probabilistic state is shifted (in this embodiment, the probabilistic state is shifted and the time is shortened as well. See S170). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

As described above, in this embodiment, even when a "small hit" is obtained, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit game state due to the "sudden probability change big hit" is obtained. Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of a "small hit", the gaming state does not change after the two opening of the large winning opening is completed, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved.

The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and are judgment values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (big hit type judgment value). ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

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

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Upon receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation. Send a command.

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

The commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden change big hit" or "small hit". / Sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening, a different command for specifying the opening for the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) is sent after opening the jackpot to specify round 1, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game. Is transmitted a designated command (A30A (H)) after opening the large winning opening that designates round 10.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden probability change big hit game.

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

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

The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number designation command) for designating the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time a start prize is given and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte 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 (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". It should be noted that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer (total hold storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Special symbol changing process (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. In addition, while controlling the transmission of the large winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the large winning opening opening processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game. Further, since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening, a different command for specifying the opening for the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify round 10.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the large winning opening, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, control is performed to send a designated command to the effect control microcomputer 100 after the jackpot is opened, and when all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this). In the example, update to 7).

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

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

Small hit opening process (step S309): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Performs processing to confirm the establishment of the closing conditions for the grand prize opening. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and the number of times the big winning opening is opened still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. When all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S310 (10 in this example).

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

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the process of passing the first start port switch in step S312. Further, FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the process of passing the second start port switch in step S314.

First, the process of passing the first start port switch will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (A). In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first (Whether or not the value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the number of hold storage numbers is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the number of first reserved storage reaches the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the region (step S1214A).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14,) data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). As shown in FIG. 14 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter is secured in the hold specific area. Note that FIG. 14A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first winning opening 13 or the first 2 Data indicating that the winning order is "first" or "second" is set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. 14B). Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

Since the second start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 13 (B) is the same as the first starting port switch passing process of FIG. 13 (A), the description will not be repeated.

15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending memories is 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the last stop of the variable display if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted. Confirm (step S51A). Whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the last stop of the variable display is determined by, for example, setting a predetermined timer at the end of the variable display (for example, in the special symbol stop process described later) and in step S51A. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not this predetermined timer has timed out. If a predetermined period has elapsed since the last variation display was stopped, the CPU 56 controls to send a customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and ends the process. .. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51B, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, step S51A is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag is set. , S51B processing may be controlled so as not to be executed. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the holding specific area (see FIG. 14A) is the data indicating "first". (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in step S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (third). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

By executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed according to the starting winning order in which the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. The display or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case is shown, the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it becomes easy to start winning a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display of the special symbol may be preferentially executed.

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

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter, and in the hold specific area and the first hold storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the hold specific area and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted. To do.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. The second is the same as the first. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which each value stored in each storage area corresponding to each total number of reserved storages is extracted always matches the order of total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, and if the probability change flag is not set, the time saving state background designation command is transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect control micro is performed in the order of the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total hold storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. The total hold storage number subtraction specification command is sent. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that processing is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that processing is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for jackpot determination extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passage process and step S1215B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The jackpot judgment module compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value or small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for jackpot judgment, and if they match, executes a process of determining a jackpot or a small hit. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8 (A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change jackpot" or a "sudden change jackpot", and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Then, after the big hit game is completed, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

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

If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

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

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "sudden probability change jackpot", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, any one of the jackpot symbols "1", "3", and "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "suddenly probable jackpot", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when it is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, when the "probability change jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown. However, the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is this. It is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, if a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type is prepared in advance and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. The type may also be determined.

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a jackpot variation pattern type determination table according to the jackpot type as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. (Step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as the table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (step S95). The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state or the time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is finished. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is completed. Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be "probability change big hit" or "sudden change big hit", the probability change flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for deviation during normal operation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. Select a table (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern for loss during shortening is used. The type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when shifting to the probabilistic state, the time saving state is always set. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined to be Y in step S95, it may be in a probabilistic state or controlled only in a time-saving state). As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a variation pattern type determination table for loss of time is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 is executed and the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table for loss during shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type determination table for the time saving is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S102. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened variation is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a time saving state, or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state or the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

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

Next, the CPU 56 uses one of the hit variation pattern determination tables or the out-of-variation variation as a table used to determine the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. The pattern determination table is selected (step S101). Further, by reading random number 3 (random number for determining variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 is a random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random number 3). The value may be directly extracted from, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol change designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

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

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation production control commands (see FIG. 9) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "normal jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command when the type of the jackpot is "probability variation jackpot" (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer is "02" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. .. Then, when it is neither a "normal jackpot" nor a "probability jackpot" (that is, when it is a "sudden probability variable jackpot"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designated command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when it is off, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, that the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted when the total hold storage number subtraction specification command was transmitted in step S1122 described later. The combined hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag indicating the above is set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the total hold storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set total hold storage number subtraction specification command sent flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing described later when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated or the jackpot is terminated. do it.

Next, if the total hold storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the total hold storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, has a probability variation flag indicating that it is in a probability variation state, a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. The time reduction counter indicating (step S132) is reset (step S132), and control is performed to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Judgment is based on.

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability change big hit" and 2 times in the case of "sudden change big hit") is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S135). .. In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) (step S136).

If the jackpot flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter indicating the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to send a jackpot end designation command (step S162). Here, if it is a "normal jackpot" or a "probability change jackpot", a jackpot end specification command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden probability variation jackpot", a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot The end specification command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not passed, the process ends.

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

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time saving state. (Step S170).

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

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

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is set in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will continue to be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol variation display is used. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the display result designation command transmission process also fluctuates. It may be configured to subtract 1 from the time timer.

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 (including the display control of the effect symbol). To execute.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (step S707). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S702.

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

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

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

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

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

If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot start designation commands (big hit start designation command, small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 is set to the received jackpot start designation command. The corresponding flag is set (step S622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command (command A002 (H)) is executed. If it is received, set the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start specification command reception flag.

If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot end designation commands (big hit end designation command, small hit / sudden probability change jackpot end designation command) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 is set to the received jackpot end designation command. The corresponding jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S624).

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 23. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jackpot end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). Update to the value (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is normally transmitted. , The effect symbol variation start processing is started based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the effect symbol variation only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, by executing the process of step S8001 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, in step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 uses a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. As the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream, a symbol dedicated to the pseudo-ream that is used only as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream may be provided in place of or in addition to the chance eye symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is stopped. As the symbols, the combination of the production symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols (“2”, “4”, “6” or “8”) is determined. In addition, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of the effect symbols aligned with the same odd-numbered symbols ("1", "3", "5" or "7") is determined.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol.

Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the combination of the effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, the combination of the effect symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of being in a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it will not be in a probabilistic state (an even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable variation symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the character advance notice effect (step S8003a). Then, when it is determined to execute the character advance notice effect (Y in step S8003b), the effect control CPU 101 sets a character advance notice effect standby flag indicating that the character advance notice effect is determined to be executed. Set (step S8003c).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the button dialogue advance notice effect, and determines the effect mode when executing (step S8004a). Then, when it is determined to execute the button dialogue advance notice effect (Y in step S8004b), the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the effect mode of the determined button dialogue advance notice effect, and executes the button dialogue advance notice effect. The button dialogue advance notice production standby flag indicating that the determination has been made is set (step S8004c).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the button cut-in notice effect, and the effect mode when executing (step S8005a). Then, when it is determined to execute the button cut-in notice effect (Y in step S8005b), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the effect mode of the determined button cut-in notice effect, and the button cut-in notice effect is produced. The button cut-in notice effect standby flag indicating that it is decided to execute is set (step S8005c).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the lever advance notice effect, and determines the effect mode when executing (step S8006a). Then, when it is determined to execute the lever advance notice effect (Y in step S8006b), the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect mode of the lever advance notice effect, and decides to execute the lever advance notice effect. The lever notice effect standby flag indicating that the signal has been set is set (step S8006c). Then, the process proceeds to step S8008.

The character advance notice effect is an effect in which control is performed to temporarily move the character 200 from the initial position to the effect position. In addition, the button dialogue notice effect and the button cut-in notice effect are accompanied by an operation promotion notification that prompts the operation of the push button 120, and are performed based on the operation of the push button 120 during the detection valid period. is there. In the button dialogue notice effect and the button cut-in notice effect, when the corresponding detection valid period is started, the effect display device 9 performs an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120 (for example,). An operation promotion image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and a remaining valid period image showing the remaining period of the detection valid period are displayed. See FIGS. 38 (B) to 38 (E)). Then, based on the fact that the operation of the push button 120 is detected at least once during the detection valid period, the button dialogue advance notice effect image or the button cut-in advance notice effect image (for example, an image in which the character says a predetermined line or a predetermined line). An image suggesting the possibility of a big hit, such as an image showing the message of) is displayed.

The lever notice effect is an effect that is executed based on the operation of the stick controller 122 during the detection valid period, accompanied by an operation promotion notification that prompts the operation of the stick controller 122. In the lever advance notice effect, when the corresponding detection valid period is started, the effect display device 9 performs an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the stick controller 122 (for example, imitating the appearance of the stick controller 122). An operation promotion image and a remaining validity period image showing the remaining period of the detection validity period are displayed.) Then, based on the fact that the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected at least once during the detection valid period, a lever advance notice effect image (for example, an image showing whether or not it is a big hit) is displayed. In this embodiment, "promotion" is used not to mean to advance the operation of the player, but to to encourage (solicit) the operation of the player.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of execution timing of the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed before the variable display reaches the reach state. In addition, the button cut-in notice effect and the lever notice effect are executed after the reach state is reached. The lever notice effect is executed after the button cut-in notice effect. Specifically, it is executed immediately before the fluctuation stops (that is, immediately before the outlier symbol or the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed).

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed at the same time. Then, the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed at the same time, so that the operation promotion image and the remaining validity period image displayed by the button dialogue advance notice effect are moved to the effect position by the character advance notice effect. It becomes difficult to see because it is covered with the object 200, and the player may miss the detection valid period (that is, the button dialogue notice effect). Therefore, in this embodiment, the detection valid period of the button dialogue notice effect ends after the character advance notice effect ends, that is, after the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are resolved from being difficult to see. It is configured in. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30B, after the character 200 that has moved to the effect position due to the start of the character advance notice effect returns to the initial position after the character advance notice effect ends. , The detection validity period of the button dialogue notice effect is configured to end. With this configuration, even if the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed at the same time, and the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are covered with the accessory 200, it becomes temporarily difficult to see. Since the state of being difficult to see is eliminated during the detection valid period, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the detection valid period (that is, the button dialogue notice effect).

Further, as shown in FIG. 30B, the button dialogue advance notice effect is started to display the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image, and then the accessory advance notice effect is started after a predetermined period and the accessory 200 is in the effect position. By configuring the image so as to be moved to, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image can be visually recognized without being covered by the accessory 200 for a predetermined period at least after being displayed. By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the detection valid period (that is, the button dialogue advance notice effect) even when the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed at the same time. Can be done.

In this embodiment, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are displayed for a predetermined period before the start of the character advance notice effect by making the start timing and the end timing of the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance effect different from each other. And, for a predetermined period after the end, it is configured to be visible without being covered by the accessory 200, but at least one of the predetermined period before the start of the advance notice effect and the predetermined period after the end is visible. It may be provided as a period. That is, the button dialogue advance notice effect and the character advance notice effect may be started at the same time, the character advance notice effect may end first, and the button dialogue advance notice effect may end after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or the button dialogue advance notice may end first. The effect may be started, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the character advance notice effect may be started, and the button dialogue advance notice effect and the character advance notice effect may end at the same time.

In this embodiment, the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect can be executed at the same time, but they may be executed with the execution periods completely matched, or one of the execution periods. It may be executed so that the parts overlap. However, even when the execution periods are completely matched, it is desirable to provide a period within the detection valid period in which the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are not difficult to see. For example, the operation mode of the accessory 200 (for example, the movement start timing and movement speed to the effect position, the movement path, the stop period at the effect position, the movement start timing and movement speed to the initial position, the movement path) and the operation promotion image. It can be realized by adjusting the display mode (for example, display size and display position) of the remaining valid period image. Specifically, the movement to the effect position is started after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the character advance notice effect (the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image can be visually recognized during the predetermined period from the start). , The movement from the production position to the initial position may be started before the predetermined period when the character advance notice effect ends (the entire area of the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image is covered by the character 200. The area is gradually reduced, and a visible period is secured).

Further, in this embodiment, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image by the button dialogue notice effect are configured so as not to be completely obscured even if the accessory 200 moves to the effect position (FIG. 38 (Fig. 38). See D)). That is, although the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image by the button dialogue notice effect may be covered by the accessory 200 moved to the effect position by the accessory advance notice effect, it may be difficult to see, but it is not completely invisible. It is configured so that part of it is always visible. By configuring in this way, even if the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are executed at the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the detection valid period (that is, the button dialogue advance notice effect). Can be done.

Further, in general, the effect executed after the reach state is reached is more important than the effect executed before the reach state is reached. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30B, the character advance notice effect that may make the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image difficult to see is executed only before the reach state is reached. It is configured as follows. With this configuration, the character advance notice effect and the highly important effect (for example, the effect executed after the reach is established such as the button cut-in notice effect and the lever advance notice effect) are executed at the same time, and the player It is possible to avoid the situation where the attention of is dispersed.

The timing of executing the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30, and may be any timing during fluctuation. Further, the timing of executing these effects may be any timing during the jackpot game. When these effects are executed during the big hit game, it is suggested that the number of rounds is increased and the probabilistic state or the time saving state is controlled after the big hit game based on the detection of the predetermined operation. May be good.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of a character advance notice effect execution determination table, a button dialogue advance notice effect execution determination table, a button cut-in advance notice effect execution determination table, and a lever advance notice effect execution determination table.

In step S8003a, it is determined whether or not to execute the character advance notice effect by using the character advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 31 (A).

In the character advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 31 (A), determination values corresponding to the determination items (“without execution” and “with execution”) are assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and FIG. 31 (A) In the example shown in A), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for setting a bonus advance notice effect, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 31 (A), the numerical values corresponding to the decisions (“without execution” and “with execution”) in each fluctuation pattern indicate the percentage (%) at which each decision is selected. ..

In the example shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation deviation (for example, in the case of the non-reach PA1-2 shown in FIG. 6), the character advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 95%. It is decided, and it is decided to execute the character advance notice production at a rate of 5%. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern out of the normal reach (for example, in the case of the normal PA2-1, the normal PA2-2, the normal PB2-1 and the normal PB2-2 shown in FIG. 6), the character advance notice effect is produced at a rate of 75%. Is decided not to be executed, and it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect at a rate of 25%. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern per normal reach (for example, in the case of normal PA2-3, normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 shown in FIG. 6), the character advance notice effect is produced at a rate of 50%. Is decided not to be executed, and it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect at a rate of 50%. Further, in the case of a fluctuation pattern out of super reach (for example, in the case of super PA3-1, normal PA3-2, normal PB3-1 and normal PB3-2 shown in FIG. 6), the character notice is given at a rate of 30%. It is decided not to execute the effect, and it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect at a rate of 70%. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern per super reach (for example, in the case of normal PA3-3, normal PA3-4, normal PB3-3 and normal PB3-4 shown in FIG. 6), the character notice is given at a rate of 15%. It is decided not to execute the effect, and it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect at a rate of 85%.

In this embodiment, in addition to the character advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 31 (A), the button dialogue advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 31 (B) and the button cut shown in FIG. 31 (C). Judgment values are actually assigned to the in-notice effect execution judgment table and the lever advance notice effect execution judgment table shown in FIG. 31 (D), but the ratio of the judgment values assigned to simplify the explanation is It is shown. Further, also in step S8004a, step S8005a, and step S8006a in which those tables are used, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number and is assigned a determination value corresponding to the extracted random number, as in step S8003a. Decide what you have.

In step S8004a, step S8005a, and step S8006a, the button dialogue advance notice effect execution determination table, the button cut-in advance notice effect execution determination table, and the lever advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIGS. 31 (B) to 31 (D) are used to produce the effect. Whether or not to execute, and the effect mode when executing is determined (determined to be one of "no execution", "execution, first effect mode", and "execution, second effect mode"). It should be noted that determining "without execution" means deciding not to execute the effect, and determining either "execution, first effect mode" or "execution, second effect mode". That is, it is determined that the effect is executed in the "first effect mode" or the "second effect mode".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the button dialogue notice effect can be executed in the effect mode of the "first effect mode" or the "second effect mode". For example, if the operation of the push button 120 is detected within the detection valid period of the button dialogue advance notice effect, the first button dialogue advance notice effect image showing the character saying the line of "?" Is displayed in the "first effect mode". , In the "second effect mode", a second button dialogue notice effect image showing a character saying the dialogue of "chance!" Is displayed. Hereinafter, the first button dialogue advance notice effect image and the second button dialogue advance notice effect image may be collectively referred to as a button dialogue advance notice effect image.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the button cut-in notice effect can be executed in the effect mode of the "first effect mode" or the "second effect mode". For example, if the operation of the push button 120 is detected within the detection valid period of the button cut-in notice effect, the first button cut-in notice effect image showing the message "opportunity!" Is displayed in the "first effect mode". , In the "second effect mode", a second button cut-in notice effect image showing the message "extreme heat!" Is displayed. Hereinafter, the first button cut-in notice effect image and the second button cut-in notice effect image may be collectively referred to as a button cut-in notice effect image.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the lever advance notice effect can be executed in the "first effect mode" or the "second effect mode". For example, if the operation of the push button 120 is detected within the detection valid period of the lever notice effect, the first lever notice effect image showing the characters "defeat ..." is displayed in the "first effect mode", and " In the "second effect mode", a second lever notice effect image showing the characters "win!" Is displayed. Hereinafter, the first lever advance notice effect image and the second lever advance notice effect image may be collectively referred to as a lever advance notice effect image.

What is characteristic of each effect execution determination table shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D) is that the variation pattern including the super reach is more characteristic than the variation pattern not including the super reach, and the display result is displayed. The judgment value is set so that the rate of determination of "execution" is higher for a big hit than for an outlier. By having such a feature, the ratio of the variation mode of the effect pattern (for example, developing into super reach) is higher when the effect is executed than when the effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which the display result becomes a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect are executed.

Further, what is characteristic of each effect execution determination table shown in FIGS. 31 (B) to 31 (D) is that the fluctuation pattern including the super reach is displayed more than the fluctuation pattern not including the super reach. The determination value is set so that the ratio of the big hit being determined to the "second effect mode" is higher than that of the "first effect mode". By having such a feature, it is more advantageous to change the effect pattern when it is executed in the "second effect mode" than in the "first effect mode" (for example, it develops into super reach). It is possible to increase the proportion of the display result and the proportion of the display result to be a big hit. That is, the "second production mode" has a higher degree of expectation than the "first production mode". Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to which effect mode the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect are executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the button dialogue notice effect is executed before the reach state is reached, and the button cut-in notice effect is executed after the reach state is reached (see FIG. 30A). Further, as shown in FIG. 31C, the button cut-in notice effect is executed only in the case of a variable pattern including super reach. Therefore, the button cut-in notice effect is an effect with a high degree of expectation that it will be a variation mode (for example, developing into super reach) of the effect pattern that is more advantageous than the button line advance notice effect, and a high expectation that it will be a big hit. In other words, it can be said that it is a highly important production. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the button cut-in notice effect having a high degree of expectation (that is, importance) is executed, the character advance notice effect is not executed at the same time (FIG. 30A). reference). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a production having a high degree of expectation (that is, importance), and it is possible to effectively perform the production.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), in the case of the fluctuation pattern including the super reach, the lever advance notice effect is always executed. Then, if the display result is out of alignment, the first lever notice effect image showing the characters "defeat ..." is displayed (the lever notice effect is executed according to the first effect mode), and the display result is a big hit. In that case, a second lever advance notice effect image showing the characters "win!" Is displayed (the lever advance notice effect is executed according to the second effect mode). That is, the lever notice effect is an effect indicating whether the display result is out of alignment or a big hit. Therefore, the lever advance notice effect is compared with the button line advance notice effect and the button cut-in advance notice effect, which suggests that there is a possibility of an advantageous effect pattern variation mode (for example, developing into super reach) or a big hit. , It is a highly important production. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the lever advance notice effect is executed, the accessory advance notice effect is not executed at the same time (see FIG. 30A). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a production having a high degree of expectation (that is, importance), and it is possible to effectively perform the production.

Further, in this embodiment, the lever advance notice effect executed based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 122 includes the button dialogue advance notice effect executed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120. It is configured to have a higher degree of expectation (that is, importance) than the button cut-in notice effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to differentiate the production and to give the player a sense of expectation for operating the stick controller 122. In other words, it is possible to give the player a special expectation for performing a specific operation.

Further, in this embodiment, among the effects executed based on the detection of the player's movement, the effect executed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 120 (in this example, the button dialogue notice). In the production), the character advance notice effect may be executed at the same time, but in the lever advance notice effect executed based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 122, the character advance notice effect is executed at the same time. It is configured so that it may not be done. By configuring in this way, it is possible to differentiate the production and make the production easy to understand.

In this embodiment, the timings at which the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect are executed are defined, but for example, during high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol ( It is possible to execute the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect at multiple timings before the reach state) and after the reach is established, and the button cut-in advance notice effect and the lever advance notice effect are performed at multiple timings after the reach is established. It may be made feasible. In this case, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the timing at which the effect is executed. However, in order to draw attention to the production with high expectation (importance) and perform the production effectively, it is possible to configure the character notice production not to be executed at the same time as the button cut-in notice production and the lever notice production. desirable.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the character advance notice effect is configured to be executed by a single effect mode, but it may be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes. .. For example, depending on the effect mode, the period during which the accessory 200 is stopped at the effect position may be different, the effect sound output when the accessory 200 is moved may be different, or the accessory 200 may be different. A light emitting body such as an LED provided in the above may be turned on in a different manner. In this case as well, the suggested degree of expectation may differ depending on the production mode. In addition, the character advance notice effect of the effect mode with high expectation may be configured not to be executed at the same time as the button dialogue advance notice effect.

Further, the accessory 200 may be used for an effect other than the accessory notice effect executed after the start of the fluctuation. For example, it may be used in a production performed when a reach is established, a reach is developed, a big hit is confirmed, or the like.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 31, the variation pattern is divided into five types, and whether or not to execute each effect and the effect mode when the effect is executed are determined, but the method of dividing the variation pattern is limited to this. Absent. For example, with respect to the fluctuation pattern including the super reach, whether or not to execute each effect and the effect mode when the effect is executed are determined according to the type of super reach (in this example, super reach A or super reach B). You may do so.

Further, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 31 (D), the lever advance notice effect may not be executed at a constant rate even when the super reach is off or the super reach is hit.

Further, in this embodiment, the movement of the player is detected depending on whether or not the operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is detected, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an infrared sensor, an optical sensor, or the like is used. The non-contact type sensor may be used to detect the movement of the player. Further, also in this case, the movement of the player who triggers the execution of the effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation. For example, an effect executed based on the detection of an operation by a non-contact type sensor is more promising than an effect executed based on the detection of an operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122. It may be.

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

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

In this embodiment, by executing a predetermined process (for example, the processes of steps S8106 to S8175 described later) in the process during the change of the effect symbol, the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the button cut-in advance notice effect. Since the lever advance notice effect is realized, the process table according to the fluctuation pattern is selected in step S8008 regardless of which of these effects is executed. It is also possible to store scenario data (corresponding to a process table in this example) according to the presence or absence of each effect in advance, and execute processing based on those data to realize each button effect. However, by adopting the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to realize each effect while suppressing an increase in the amount of data.

Further, in this embodiment, a case where the character advance notice effect, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect can be executed as the effect during the change will be described. It may be decided whether or not to execute the mini character notice effect, and the notice effect may be executed based on the decision result. When it is decided to execute such a notice effect, the process table corresponding to the notice effect may be selected in step S8008. That is, even if scenario data (corresponding to a process table in this example) corresponding to the presence or absence of each advance notice effect is stored in advance and processing is executed based on the data, the advance notice effect can be realized. Good.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8010). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command so that the effect pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 101 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

33 to 36 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the character advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the character advance notice effect is being executed is set (step S8106). If the character advance notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8112.

If the character advance notice effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the character advance notice effect standby flag is set (step S8107). If the character advance notice effect standby flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8120.

When the character advance notice effect standby flag is set, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 is the start timing of the character advance notice effect (that is, the timing of moving the character 200 by the character advance notice effect to the effect position). Is confirmed (step S8108). If it is not the start timing of the character advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8120.

When it is the start timing of the character advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the character advance notice effect standby flag (step S8109) and sets the character advance notice effect executing flag (step 8110). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls to move the accessory 200 from the initial position to the effect position (step S8111). After that, the process proceeds to step S8120.

In step S8112, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the character advance notice effect (that is, the timing of moving the character 200 from the effect position to the initial position) (step S8112). Then, at the end timing of the character advance notice effect, control is performed to move the character 200 from the effect position to the initial position (step S8113). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the character advance notice effect execution flag (step S8114). After that, the process proceeds to step S8120.

In step S8120, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button dialogue advance notice effect valid flag indicating that the detection valid period of the button dialogue advance notice effect is being set is set (step S8120). If the button dialogue advance notice effect valid flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8127.

If the button dialogue advance notice effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button dialogue advance notice effect standby flag is set (step S8121). If the button dialogue advance notice effect standby flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8134.

When the button dialogue advance notice effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the button dialogue advance notice effect (that is, the start timing of the detection valid period of the button dialogue advance notice effect). Step S8122). If it is not the start timing of the button dialogue notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8134.

When it is the start timing of the button dialogue advance notice effect, that is, when it is the start timing of the detection valid period of the button dialogue advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button line advance notice effect standby flag (step S8123) and the button. The dialogue notice effect valid flag is set (step 8124). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is an operation promotion image in which the push button 120 is not popped out as an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120 in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 38 (B) described later). It is also controlled to display the remaining valid period image while displaying that it is valid even by the operation of the other operation unit (steps S8125 and S8126). After that, the process proceeds to step S8127.

The other operation units of the push button 120 are the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 121 in the present embodiment, but any operation unit that can be operated by the player may be used. For example, it may be a handle button which is an operation unit provided on the ball striking operation handle 5. In addition, settings such as setting the volume of the effect sound, setting the brightness of lamps such as the effect display device 9 and the frame LED 28, setting the effect mode, and setting for acquiring the game history on a mobile terminal, etc. It may be a cross key or an enter key.

In this embodiment, the remaining validity period of the detection validity period is shown by updating and displaying the remaining validity period image in which the ratio of the indicated area in the meter display area is different according to the remaining period of the detection validity period. It is configured. That is, the meter display area in the remaining valid period image shows the total detection valid period, and the indicated area shows the remaining period of the detection valid period. Specifically, when the detection valid period is started, the remaining valid period image in which the indicated area occupies the entire area of the meter display area (for example, the remaining valid period image 202 shown in FIG. 38B. The shaded area indicates. (Corresponding to the area) is displayed, and the ratio of the indicated area to the meter display area decreases as the remaining period of the detection valid period decreases (for example, the remaining effective period shown in FIG. 38C). When the image 202) is displayed and the detection valid period ends (or when a predetermined operation is detected), the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the indicated area to the meter display area is 0 is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp the remaining period of the detection valid period by checking the state of the remaining valid period image. In this embodiment, the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the indicated area to the meter display area is 0 is also referred to as the valid period end image, and the detection valid period is terminated by displaying the valid period end image. Notification of the end of the detection validity period is performed.

In step S8127, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation of any of the operation units is detected (step S8127). When the operation of any of the operation units is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines in the effect symbol variation start process in the effect display device 9, and depending on the effect mode of the stored button dialogue advance notice effect. Control is performed to display a button dialogue advance notice effect image (for example, an image showing a character saying the dialogue of "?" Or "chance!") (Step S8128). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed remaining valid period image (step S8128a).

That is, when the operation promotion image of the push button 120 is a mode in which the push button 120 does not pop out, the operation of the operation unit other than the push button 120 for the mode in which the push button 120 does not pop out is regarded as a valid determination, and an operation other than the push button 120 is performed. Even when the unit is operated, the same effect mode as when the push button 120 is operated is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed operation promotion image (step S8129). Further, the effect control CPU 101 displays an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has expired on the effect display device 9 (step S8130). For example, display an image containing characters such as "end". Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button dialogue advance notice effect valid flag (step S8131). The button dialogue notice effect image and the valid period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

Further, in step S8127, when the operation of any of the operation units is not detected, is the effect control CPU 101 the end timing of the button dialogue advance notice effect (that is, the end timing of the detection valid period of the button dialogue advance notice effect)? It is confirmed whether or not (step S8132.). Then, if it is the end timing of the button dialogue notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8129. Further, if it is not the end timing of the button dialogue advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8133). After that, the process proceeds to step S8134.

If it is the end timing of the button dialogue notice effect in step S8132, the process may be shifted to step S8128a. Further, the process of step S8130 may not be executed.

In step S8134, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button cut-in notice effect valid flag indicating that the detection valid period of the button cut-in notice effect is being set is set (step S8134). If the button cut-in notice effect valid flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8141.

If the button cut-in notice effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button cut-in notice effect standby flag is set (step S8135). If the button cut-in notice effect standby flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8162.

When the button cut-in notice effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the button cut-in notice effect (that is, the start timing of the detection valid period of the button cut-in notice effect). Confirm (step S8136). If it is not the start timing of the button cut-in notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8162.

When it is the start timing of the button cut-in notice effect, that is, when the detection valid period start timing of the button cut-in notice effect is reached, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button cut-in notice effect standby flag (step S8137). At the same time, the button cut-in notice effect effect flag is set (step 8138). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is an operation promotion image (described later) in which the push button 120, which is different from the operation promotion display in step S8125, pops out as an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120 in the effect display device 9. 39 (B) of FIG. 39) and the fact that the operation of the other operation unit is invalid are displayed, the button popping actuator 128 is controlled to pop out the push button 120, and the remaining valid. Control is performed to display the period image (steps S8139A, S8139B, S8140). After that, the process proceeds to step S8141.

In step S8141, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected (step S8141). When the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect symbol variation start process in the effect display device 9, and presses the buttons according to the effect mode of the stored button cut-in notice effect. Control to display a cut-in notice effect image (for example, a first button cut-in notice effect image showing a message of "opportunity!" Or a second button cut-in notice effect image showing a message of "super heat!"). (Step S8142). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed remaining valid period image (step S8142a).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed operation promotion image (step S8143). Further, the effect control CPU 101 displays an effect period end image indicating that the detection effective period has ended on the effect display device 9 (step S8144). For example, display an image containing characters such as "end". Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the button pop-out actuator 128 to execute the control of retracting the push button 120 (step S8144A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button cut-in notice effect effect flag (step S8145). The button cut-in notice effect image and the valid period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8141, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation of another operation unit different from the push button 120 is detected (step). S8148). When the operation of another operation unit is detected, the effect control CPU 101 displays that the operation is invalid (see FIG. 39 (D)) (step S8149). The display indicating that the operation is invalid is displayed for a short time (for example, about 1 second) and then erased, and if the operation is within the valid period, the original operation promotion display is displayed.

That is, when the operation promotion image of the push button 120 is a mode in which the push button 120 is popping out, the operation of the operation unit other than the push button 120 for the popping out mode is not regarded as valid, and the operation other than the push button 120 is not performed. When the operation unit is operated, an effect different from the effect for the operation of the push button 120 (an effect of notifying that the operation of the operation unit other than the push button 120 is invalid) is executed.

When the operation of the other operation unit is not detected, and after step S8149, the effect control CPU 101 is the end timing of the button cut-in notice effect (that is, the end timing of the detection valid period of the button cut-in notice effect). It is confirmed whether or not (step S8146). Then, if it is the end timing of the button cut-in notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8143. Further, if it is not the end timing of the button cut-in notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8147). Then, the process proceeds to step S8162.

If it is the end timing of the button dialogue cut-in notice effect in step S8146, the process may be shifted to step S8142a. Further, the process of step S8144 may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the push button 120 is in the pop-out mode, when the player presses the push button 120 and then stops pressing the push button 120, the push button 120 returns to the original pop-out mode. In order to return, it was necessary to perform the operation of retracting the push button 120 in step S8144A.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the push button 120 is in the popped-out mode, if the player presses the push button 120 until the push button 120 is not popped out, the push button 120 is skipped even if the pressing is stopped. It may be maintained in a mode that has not been put out. In this case, it is not necessary to perform the operation of retracting the push button 120 in step S8144A.

Further, in this case, if the player stops pressing the push button 120 in the middle of the process until the push button 120 is pressed, the push button 120 is not popped out. The mode may be maintained as it is until it is pressed. In this case, when the push button 120 is pressed until the next time the push button 120 does not pop out, the push button 120 is maintained in the non-populated mode.

Further, when the player presses the push button 120 until the push button 120 is not popped out, the process of step S8144A is not executed, while the player does not press the push button 120 at all, and the push button 120 The process of step S8144A may be executed only when the player stops pressing the button in the middle of the process until the button does not pop out.

In step S8162, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the lever advance notice effect valid flag indicating that the detection valid period of the lever advance notice effect is being set is set (step S8162). If the lever advance notice effect valid flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8169.

If the lever advance notice effect valid flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the lever advance notice effect standby flag is set (step S8163). If the lever advance notice effect standby flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8176.

When the lever advance notice effect standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the lever advance notice effect (that is, the start timing of the detection valid period of the lever advance notice effect) (step S8164). .. If it is not the start timing of the lever advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8176.

When it is the start timing of the lever advance notice effect, that is, the start timing of the detection valid period of the lever advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 resets the lever advance notice effect standby flag (step S8165) and enables the lever advance notice effect. Set the flag (step 8166). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to display an operation promotion image and display a remaining valid period image as an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the stick controller 122 (steps S8167, S8168). .. Then, the process proceeds to step S8169.

In step S8169, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected (step S8169). When the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 is determined by the effect symbol change start process in the effect display device 9, and the lever advance notice effect is determined according to the memorized effect mode of the lever advance effect. Control is performed to display an image (for example, a first lever advance notice effect image showing the characters "defeat ..." or a second lever advance notice effect image showing the characters "win!") (Step S8170). Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed remaining valid period image (step S8170a).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to erase the displayed operation promotion image (step S8171). Further, the effect control CPU 101 displays an effective period end image indicating that the detection effective period has expired on the effect display device 9 (step S8172). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the lever notice effect effect flag (step S8173). The lever notice effect image and the valid period end image are deleted after being displayed for a predetermined period.

Further, in step S8169, when the operation of the stick controller 122 is not detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the lever advance notice effect (that is, the end timing of the detection valid period of the lever advance notice effect). Confirm (step S8174). Then, if it is the end timing of the lever notice effect, the process proceeds to step S8171. If it is not the end timing of the lever advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 updates the remaining valid period image according to the remaining period of the detection valid period (step S8175). After that, the process proceeds to step S8176.

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

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S8130, S8144, and S8172 in the effect symbol changing process, the detection is valid even when a predetermined operation is performed before the end of the detection valid period. Since the period end notification is performed, it is possible to easily recognize that the detection valid period has expired based on the operation.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, after displaying the button dialogue advance notice effect image, the button cut-in advance notice effect image, and the lever advance notice effect image, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are deleted, and the valid period ends. It is configured to display an image, but for example, after erasing the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image and displaying the valid period end image, the button dialogue notice effect image, the button cut-in notice effect image, and the lever It may be configured to display a notice effect image.

Further, in this embodiment, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are deleted at the end timing of the detection valid period of the button dialogue notice effect image, the button cut-in notice effect, and the lever notice effect. However, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image (or only one of them) may be deleted before a predetermined period of the end timing of the detection valid period. With this configuration, the operation performed at the timing when the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are deleted is not detected as the operation within the detection valid period, which causes the player to feel distrust. Can be avoided. In this case, it is desirable that the difficult-to-see state due to the accessory 200 is resolved before a predetermined period of time when the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image (or only one of them) are erased.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of confirming and displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S8305.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8301a), and if it is not set, the process ends as it is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect. In the effect display device 9, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started (FIG. 38 (A)) and the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect are started, the effect 200 is controlled to move to the effect position. At the same time, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, it is displayed that the operation promotion image 201A imitating the appearance of the push button 120, the remaining valid period image 202, and the operation other than the push button 120 are also effective. (Fig. 38 (B)). The operation-promoting image 201A is different from the operation-promoting image 201B described later in FIG. 39 (B), and is an embodiment of the appearance in which the push button 120 is not popped out. Then, the accessory 200 gradually moves toward the effect position, and the remaining valid period image 202 shows the remaining valid period according to the elapsed period (that is, according to the remaining period of the detected valid period) (FIG. In the example of 38, the shaded area corresponds to) is updated so as to decrease the proportion of the meter display area (FIG. 38 (C)).

Next, when the accessory 200 reaches the effect position, it stops for a predetermined period (FIG. 38 (D)). At this time, the operation promotion image 201A and the remaining valid period image 202 by the button dialogue notice effect are obscured by the accessory 200, making it difficult to see. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the operation promotion image 201A and the remaining validity period image 202 are configured to be larger in size than the accessory 200, and thus are completely visible. It's not impossible, and some are always visible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the detection valid period (that is, the button dialogue notice effect).

Next, the accessory 200 moves to the initial position after being stopped at the effect position for a predetermined period (FIG. 38 (E)). In this embodiment, the button dialogue notice effect is configured to end after the character advance notice effect. That is, the detection valid period of the button dialogue notice effect is configured to end after the period in which the operation promotion image 201A and the remaining valid period image 202 are in a difficult-to-see state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 38 (E), the operation promotion image 201A and the remaining valid period image 202 are displayed by the effect display device even after the accessory 200 returns to the initial position, that is, even after the difficult-to-see state is resolved. It is displayed in 9.

Here, when the operation of the push button 120 or other operation unit is detected, the first button dialogue notice effect image 203 showing the character saying the dialogue of "chance!" Is displayed (FIG. 38 (F)).

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the button cut-in notice effect. When the button cut-in notice effect is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is in the reach state in the effect display device 9 (FIG. 39 (A)), the above-mentioned FIG. 38 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Operations other than the operation promotion image 201B, the remaining validity period image 202, and the push button 120, which are different from the operation promotion image 201A of (B) and imitate the appearance of the push button 120 protruding, are invalid. This is displayed (FIG. 39 (B)).

Here, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the cut-in image 204 including the characters "extreme heat!" Is displayed (FIG. 39 (C)). When the operation of the push button 120 is not detected and the operation of other operation units is detected, the cut-in image 205 including the characters “the operation is invalid” is displayed (FIG. 39 (D)).

As described above, according to this embodiment, a detection means (in this example, a push button 120, a stick controller 122, etc.) capable of detecting a player's movement and a movable member (this) that performs a predetermined movement In the example, the accessory 200) and the detection validity period display means for displaying the detection validity period display (in this example, the remaining validity period image) indicating that the detection by the detection means is a valid detection validity period are provided. There is. The detection valid period display is a state in which at least a part of the movable member is concealed by the operation of the movable member (for example, the remaining valid period image 202 shown in FIG. 38 (D) is covered by the accessory 200. ), And the detection valid period ends after the period when the detection valid period display is in a difficult-to-see state (for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, the accessory is moved from the effect position to the initial position. The detection valid period ends after returning, that is, after the difficult-to-see state of the remaining valid period image is resolved). Therefore, it is possible to make the movable member movable and prevent the player from overlooking that the detection valid period is in effect.

For example, if a configuration for displaying a detection valid period display indicating that the detection by the detection means is a valid detection valid period and a configuration for executing an effect of operating the movable member are simply combined, the movable member operates. This hides the detection valid period display, and the player may miss the detection valid period. Therefore, in this embodiment, the detection effective period display is configured to end the detection effective period after the period when the movable member makes it difficult to see, so that the effect of operating the movable member can be executed. , Prevents the player from overlooking that the detection is valid.

In this embodiment, the movement of the player is detected depending on whether or not the operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push button 120 or the stick controller is not limited to this. Whether or not an operation such as a continuous hit operation or a long press operation of 122 is detected, and whether or not an operation of inputting predetermined information (for example, a specific command or the like) is performed using the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 or the like. May detect the movement of the player. Further, instead of or in addition to the push button 120 and the stick controller 122, a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor that inputs a detection signal when the player's movement is detected is provided, and these sensors are used. The movement of the player may be detected.

Further, in this embodiment, at least a part of the detection valid period display is visible even when it is difficult to see (for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the remaining valid period image 202 is visible. Even if it is covered by the accessory 200, it is not completely invisible, and a part of it is always visible). Therefore, it is possible to make the movable member movable and prevent the player from overlooking that the detection valid period is in effect.

In this embodiment, the detection valid period display (in this example, the remaining valid period image) is configured to be visually recognizable even when it is difficult to see, but it is movable. The member (in this example, the accessory 200) may be configured to be completely concealed and difficult to see by operating.

Further, in this embodiment, as an example of the case where the detection effective period display is in a difficult-to-see state, the movable member operates (in this example, the accessory 200 moves to the effect position and stops for a predetermined period). Although the state in which the portion overlapping with the movable member cannot be visually recognized and only the portion not overlapping with the movable member can be visually recognized, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the movable member operates continuously (specifically, the accessory 200). The control to move in front of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is repeatedly performed), which makes it difficult to see the detection valid period display (although it is difficult to see, the remaining valid period image can be visually recognized at a timing that does not overlap with the accessory 200). In addition, the detection valid period is also difficult to see due to the semi-transparent movable member overlapping with the detection valid period display (although it is difficult to see, the remaining valid period image can be visually recognized through the accessory 200). Included when the display is difficult to see.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect executing means for executing the effect during the variable display is provided, and the effect executing means detects the action of the player based on the detection means (in this example, the button). A detection effect execution means for executing a dialogue advance notice effect, a button cut-in advance notice effect, a lever advance notice effect, and a movable member effect execution means for executing a movable member effect (in this example, a character advance notice effect) for operating a movable member. In the period before the variable display is in the reach state, the detection effect and the movable member effect can be executed at the same time (for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, the period before the reach state is reached). In, the button dialogue notice effect and the character advance notice effect can be executed at the same time). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to an important production, and it is possible to effectively perform the production.

It should be noted that "execution of the detection effect and the movable member effect at the same time" is a concept that includes not only those whose execution periods completely match but also those in which part of the execution periods overlap. Even when the execution periods of the detection effect and the movable member effect are completely the same, the operation mode of the movable member (for example, the movement start timing and the movement speed to the effect position, the movement path, the stop period at the effect position, the initial stage, By adjusting the movement start timing to the position, the movement speed, the movement path) and the display mode of the detection valid period display (for example, the display size and the display position), the detection valid period is displayed within the detection valid period (in this example). It is possible to provide a period during which the remaining valid period image) is not difficult to see.

Further, in this embodiment, the detection effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of detection effects having different expectations (in this example, a button dialogue notice effect, a button cut-in notice effect, and a lever notice effect). The execution means does not execute the detection effect and the movable member effect whose expectation is higher than a predetermined degree at the same time (in this example, the button cut-in notice effect and the button cut-in notice effect having a higher expectation (importance) than the button dialogue notice effect) It is configured so that it is not executed at the same time as the lever notice effect and the character advance notice effect. See FIG. 30). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production with high expectations from being overlooked.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of detection means (in this example, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122) capable of detecting the movements of different players are provided, and the detection effect executing means is among the plurality of detection means. The specific detection effect (in this example, the lever advance notice effect) can be executed based on the detection of the player's movement by the specific detection means (stick controller 122 in this example). It is configured so that the specific detection effect and the movable member effect are not executed at the same time (for example, the lever advance notice effect and the accessory advance notice effect are not executed at the same time. See FIG. 30). Therefore, it is possible to make the effect easy to understand by providing a specific detection effect that is not executed at the same time as the movable member effect. That is, among the detection effects executed based on the detection of the player's movement, the detection effect executed based on the detection of the player by the push button 120 is executed at the same time as the character advance notice effect. However, since the specific detection effect executed based on the detection of the player by the stick controller 122 is configured so as not to be executed at the same time as the character advance notice effect. It is possible to differentiate the detection effect and make the effect easy to understand.

In this embodiment, the detection effect (button cut-in notice effect and lever notice effect in this example) and the specific detection effect (lever notice effect in this example) whose expectations are higher than the predetermined degree are in the reach state. It is executed only when it is, but it may be configured to be executable even before the reach state is reached. In addition, even if it is executed before reaching the reach state, a detection effect (button cut-in notice effect and lever notice effect in this example) and a specific detection effect (lever notice in this example) whose expectation is higher than a predetermined degree are achieved. The effect) may not be executed at the same time as the movable member effect (in this example, the character advance notice effect).

Further, in this embodiment, after the character advance notice effect is completed (that is, the remaining valid period image) by executing the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect according to the predetermined execution period and execution timing. The detection validity period by the button dialogue advance notice effect is set to end after the difficult-to-see state of the button is resolved. However, the detection valid period is not limited to such a configuration, for example, in the effect symbol change start process, the character advance notice effect and the button. The execution period and execution timing of the dialogue advance notice effect are determined respectively, and the detection valid period by the button dialogue advance notice effect ends after the character advance notice effect ends (that is, after the difficult-to-see state of the remaining valid period image is resolved). As described above, the process of adjusting the execution period and the execution timing may be performed. Further, for example, in the effect symbol change start process, a process of determining the execution period and the execution timing of the character advance notice effect and the button dialogue advance notice effect is performed, and in the effect symbol change process, the effect is performed while performing the effect according to the decision. When controlling the operation of the object 200, the execution period (that is, the detection valid period) of the button dialogue advance notice effect is extended, or the execution timing is shifted, so that the accessory advance notice effect is completed (that is, that is). , Remaining valid period After the difficult-to-see state of the image is resolved), the detection valid period by the button dialogue notice effect may end.

Further, the timing of executing the detection effect based on the detection of the player's movement by the detection means is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, and is a big hit during the pseudo-continuous effect or the look-ahead advance notice effect. It may be at any timing, such as during production. In this case, one of the plurality of detection effects may be executed at different ratios depending on the timing of execution. For example, when the detection effect is executed during the pseudo-ream effect, the ratio before and after the temporary stop of the effect symbol in the pseudo-ream effect (or depending on the number of pseudo-reams) is different. It may be configured to execute either the button dialogue notice effect or the button cut-in notice effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the movable member effect (in this example, the character advance notice effect) and the detection effect (in this example, the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect) are during the variable display. , It was suggested by different expectations that it would be an advantageous fluctuation mode (super reach, etc.) and that the jackpot symbol would be derived and displayed as the display result of the fluctuation display, but it is not limited to this, so-called pre-reading notice. As such, it may be suggested by different expectations that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display based on any of the reserved memories. For example, by changing the hold display to one of a plurality of display modes based on the movement of the movable member or the operation detected during the detection valid period, a big hit can be obtained with different expectations. It may be suggested that. Also in this case, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are configured so that the detection valid period ends after the period in which the movable member makes it difficult to see, and the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are visually recognized. Even in a difficult state, it is desirable to configure the structure so that at least a part of the image is always visible.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation start process is configured to determine the effect modes of the button dialogue advance notice effect, the button cut-in advance notice effect, and the lever advance notice effect. It may be configured to be determined in the intermediate processing. For example, in the effect symbol change start process, whether or not to execute each effect and the detection valid period when executing are determined, and when an operation is detected during the detection valid period in the effect symbol change process, the display is displayed. The production mode such as the image to be output and the production sound to be output may be determined, and the production may be performed according to the determined production mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the start lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do. For example, when the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the slot machine, it is possible to execute the movable member effect of operating the movable member at an arbitrary timing such as during the rotation of the symbol, and the operation promotion image and the remaining effective. By displaying the period image and performing the detection effect based on the operation of the stop button (or the operation button provided separately from the stop button), the winning combination (for example, big bonus or regular bonus) is won. It may be configured to indicate the presence or absence of a freeze effect, the result of the RT (replay time) lottery, the result of the AT (assist time) lottery, the result of the ART (assist replay time) lottery, and the like. Also in this case, the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are configured so that the detection valid period ends after the period in which the movable member makes it difficult to see, and the operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image are visually recognized. Even in a difficult state, it is desirable to configure it so that at least a part of it is visible.

[Effect of Embodiment]
The effects obtained by the above-described embodiment are summarized below.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A first operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, push button 120, trigger button 121, stick controller 122, handle button, setting cross key, setting enter key),
A second operating means that can be operated by the player and is different from the first operating means (for example, if the first operating means is the push button 120, an operating unit other than the push button 120)
The operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate the first operating means is displayed in the first aspect (for example, the mode in which the button as shown in FIG. 38B or the like does not pop out) or the second aspect (for example, from the first aspect). The operation promotion display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, and the like) can be displayed in a mode that strongly urges the player to operate, a mode in which the button as shown in FIG. 39 (B) is protruding). 34 step S8125, FIG. 35 step S8139A),
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control micro) capable of executing an effect when the first operation means or the second operation means is operated based on the operation promotion display being executed by the operation promotion display means. Equipped with a computer 100 and a production display device 9)
The effect executing means is
When the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination (for example, FIG. 31B, FIG. 34). Step S8128, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), the effect of the same effect mode as the first effect mode and the second effect mode of the button dialogue notice effect image is executed.),
When the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the second aspect is not regarded as valid determination (for example, steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. 35. ), An effect of notifying that the operation is invalid is executed.).

According to such a configuration, whether or not the validity is determined depends on the operated operation means depending on the mode of the operation promotion display. Therefore, it is possible to promote the operation according to the operation promotion display. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The operation promotion display means executes the operation promotion display so that the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player when executed is higher in the second aspect than in the first aspect (the operation promotion display means). For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), the mode of the operation promotion display of the button cut-in notice effect is executed more than when the mode of the operation promotion display of the button dialogue notice effect is executed. The rate of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher when the game is played.)

According to such a configuration, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the operation promotion display of the second aspect is executed than that of the first aspect. Therefore, the player can be attracted to the operation promotion display, and the operation according to the operation promotion display can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The first operating means can be changed from a normal mode to a specific mode (for example, a form such as a shape, a pattern, or a color can be changed such that a push button 120 pops out).
When the first operating means is in the specific mode, the effect executing means does not determine the validity of the operation of the second operating means (for example, with respect to the operation of the second operating means, the first operating means The same effect as the effect for the operation may not be executed, or no effect may be executed, and the operation is invalid as shown in steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. 35. An effect to notify the effect may be executed.)

According to such a configuration, when the first operating means is a specific aspect, even if the second operating means is operated, the same effect as the effect for the operation of the first operating means is not executed. Therefore, the operation of the first operating means can be promoted. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the operation.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
Further provided is an explanatory display means capable of displaying an explanation that the operation of the second operation means is a valid determination when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the first aspect (for example, FIG. 34). As shown in step S8125, FIG. 38 (B), etc., it is displayed that the operation of other operation units is also effective).

According to such a configuration, the player is informed in an easy-to-understand manner that the valid determination is made even when the second operating means is operated when the operation promoting display of the first operating means is the first aspect. be able to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from wondering which operating means should be operated.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
Further provided is a suggestion display means capable of displaying a suggestion that the operation of the second operation means is not regarded as a valid determination when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the second aspect (for example, FIG. 36). As shown in step S8139A and FIG. 39 (B), it is displayed that the operation of the other operation unit is invalid).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that if the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second aspect and the second operating means is operated, the determination is not valid. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the second operating means in the expectation that the same effect as when the first operating means is operated is executed without the player's knowledge.

[Modification example]
A modified example of the above-described embodiment is shown below.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a slot machine, has the first operating means, the second operating means, the operation promotion display means, and the effect executing means as described above. When the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, the effect executing means determines that the operation of the second operating means with respect to the first aspect is valid, but operates the first operating means. When the promotion display is the second aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the second aspect may not be regarded as a valid determination.

In this case, the first operating means is, for example, an operation unit similar to the push button 120 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and the second operating means is, for example, a BET button or a start lever, which is different from the push button 120. Other operation units such as stop buttons. The operation promotion display means, for example, displays the operation promotion display at the timing when the rotation of the symbol is not started by executing the freeze effect after the start lever is operated, or at the timing until the first stop of the symbol. It can be displayed in one mode or the second mode, and the effect executing means is, for example, the timing after the rotation of the symbol is started after the freeze effect, or the timing until the third stop of the symbol (stop of the last symbol). Therefore, the effect can be executed when the first operation means or the second operation means is operated based on the execution of the operation promotion display.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the first operating means is the push button 120, and the second operating means is the trigger button 121 and the stick controller 122, which are operation units different from the push button 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the first operating means and the second operating means are different operating units. For example, conversely, the second operating means may be the push button 120, and the first operating means may be the trigger button 121 and the stick controller 122. Further, the first operating means may be an operating unit that is more difficult for the player to operate than the second operating means. On the contrary, the first operating means may be an operating unit that is easier for the player to operate than the second operating means.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the operation promotion display includes the first aspect of the mode in which the push button 120 does not pop out, and the appearance in which the push button 120 pops out. It was decided that there are two aspects of the second aspect of the aspect imitating the above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation promotion display may have two or more modes. For example, mode A that imitates the appearance of the most popped-out state of the push button popping out in multiple stages, and the push button popping out in the middle of the popping out state of multiple stages. Aspect B that imitates the appearance of the state and a mode C that imitates the appearance of the state in which the push button 120 does not pop out may be in the operation promotion display.

In this case, when the operation promotion display of the specific operation means is the mode B or C, the operation of the operation unit other than the specific operation means is regarded as valid, and when the operation promotion display of the specific operation means is the mode A, the operation is judged to be valid. The operation of the operation unit other than the specific operation means may not be regarded as valid. Further, when the operation promotion display of the specific operation means is the mode C, the operation of the operation unit other than the specific operation means is regarded as valid determination, and when the operation promotion display of the specific operation means is the modes A and B, the specific operation is performed. The operation of the operation unit other than the means may not be regarded as valid.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the operation of the second operating means is valid when the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, in steps S8128 of FIGS. 31 (B) and 34. , As shown in FIG. 38 (F), when the operation promotion image of the push button 120 is the first mode in which the push button 120 is not a pop-out display, the button dialogue notice for the push button 120 is given even for operations other than the push button 120. It was decided that the production of the same production mode as the first production mode and the second production mode of the production image is executed. That is, it is decided that valid determination of the operation of the second operating means also executes the same effect mode as the effect for the operation of the first operating means for the operation of the second operating means.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and valid determination of the operation of the second operating means is the same character as the effect for the operation of the first operating means for the operation of the second operating means, but the movement is different. May be executed. For the operation of the second operating means, an effect indicating that the character is speaking a line having the same meaning as the effect for the operation of the first operating means may be executed. For the operation of the second operating means, the same kind of production mode such as the production for the operation of the first operating means and the production with the same degree of expectation such as a jackpot expectation of 50% or more is executed. May be. Regarding the operation of the second operating means, an effect related to the operation of the first operating means, for example, a premium effect is executed for one operation and a non-premium effect related to the operation of the other. May be executed.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second mode, the operation of the second operating means is not regarded as valid, which is determined in steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. ), When the operation promotion image of the push button 120 is the second aspect of the pop-out display, it is decided to execute an effect of notifying that the operation other than the push button 120 is invalid. That is, it is decided that not validly determining the operation of the second operating means does not execute the same effect as the operation of the first operating means for the operation of the second operating means.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the operation of the second operating means is not validly determined may mean that no effect is executed for the operation of the second operating means. In this case, the displayed operation promotion display is not deleted during the valid period of the operation.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the first aspect is regarded as a valid determination, and in step S8129 of FIG. As shown, the operation promotion display is deleted according to the operation. On the other hand, when the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the second aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the second aspect is not regarded as valid determination, and as described in step S8149 of FIG. The operation promotion display is not deleted accordingly. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the second aspect, the operation of the second operation means with respect to the second aspect is not regarded as valid, and the operation promotion display is performed according to the operation. May be deleted.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), the button cut-in notice effect is higher than when the operation promotion display mode of the button dialogue notice effect is executed. When the operation promotion display mode of is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is increased. That is, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when executed is the second mode (button cut) rather than the first mode (the mode of the operation promotion display of the button dialogue notice effect). The operation promotion display is executed so that the mode of the operation promotion display of the in-notice effect) is higher. When the ratio of the operation promotion display being executed in such an advantageous manner is high, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is also high.

In the above-described embodiment, when the operation promotion display is executed in the second aspect, which strongly urges the player to operate, than in the first aspect, when the operation promotion display is executed in the first aspect. It was decided that the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player was higher than that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation promotion display is executed in the second aspect, it is controlled to a more advantageous state for the player than when the operation promotion display is executed in the first aspect. The ratio may be low.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the push button 120, which is the first operating means, can be changed from a normal mode in which the push button 120 does not pop out to a specific mode in which the push button 120 pops out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape, pattern or color of the first operating means or a combination thereof may be changeable from a normal mode to a specific mode. For example, when a lamp is provided inside the first operating means and the lamp is configured to change the color of the first operating means when the lamp emits light, the normal aspect is white and the specific aspect is white. , May be red or iridescent.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, it is shown in steps S8149 and 39 (D) of FIG. 35 that the operation of the second operating means is not regarded as valid when the first operating means is a specific mode. As described above, when the push button 120 is a specific mode in which the push button 120 is popped out, it is decided to execute an effect of notifying that the operation other than the push button 120 is invalid. That is, it is decided that not validly determining the operation of the second operating means does not execute the same effect as the operation of the first operating means for the operation of the second operating means.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the operation of the second operating means is not validly determined may mean that no effect is executed for the operation of the second operating means.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S8125 and 38 (B) of FIG. 34, the push is performed as an explanatory effect during the variable display of the effect symbol and as a part of the operation promotion display. When the operation promotion display of the button 120 is not popped out, it is displayed that the operation of other operation units is also effective.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation promotion display is not executed, the operation promotion display of the push button 120 is a push button as an explanatory effect during the variable display of the effect symbol (for example, before the reach state is reached). When the mode 120 does not pop out, it may be displayed that the operation of other operation units is also effective.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S8139A and 39 (B) of FIG. 36, the push button is used as an explanatory effect during the variable display of the effect symbol and as a part of the operation promotion display. When the operation promotion display of 120 is such that the push button 120 is popping out, it is displayed that the operation of the other operation unit is invalid.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation promotion display is not executed, the operation promotion display of the push button 120 is a push button as an explanatory effect during the variable display of the effect symbol (for example, before the reach state is reached). When 120 is in the protruding mode, it may be displayed that the operation of the other operation unit is invalid.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation promotion display of the first operating means is the first aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination, but the first operating means. When the operation promotion display of is the second aspect, the operation of the second operating means with respect to the second aspect is not regarded as a valid determination.

However, when the operation promotion display of the second operation means is the first aspect, the operation of the first operation means with respect to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination, but the operation promotion display of the second operation means is the second aspect. In some cases, the operation of the first operating means with respect to the second aspect may not be regarded as a valid determination.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the operation promotion display of the first aspect and the second aspect can be executed at different timings. Specifically, the operation promotion display of the first aspect can be executed at the timing when the button dialogue notice effect is executed, and the operation promotion display of the second aspect is executed at the timing when the button cut-in notice effect is executed. It was decided that it was possible.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation promotion display of the first aspect and the second aspect may be feasible in the same effect. For example, in a certain advance notice effect (for example, a button cut-in advance notice effect), when the player is in an advantageous state, the operation promotion display of the second aspect may be executed at a higher rate than that of the first aspect. Good. On the contrary, in a certain advance notice effect, when the player is in an advantageous state, the operation promotion display of the first aspect may be executed at a higher rate than that of the second aspect.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the effectiveness of the automatic operation function in which it is considered that the operation prompted by the operation promotion display is automatically executed without operating the operation unit for the operation promotion display. And invalidity may be configured so that the player can set it.

Even when such an automatic operation function is effectively set, when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the second aspect, the operation of the second operation means for the second aspect is determined to be valid. Further, the operation deemed to have been automatically executed by the automatic operation function may not be regarded as a valid determination. For example, when the operation promotion display of the first operation means is the second aspect, the automatic operation function may be disabled even when it is enabled.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the detection valid period display (for example, the remaining valid period image 202 shown in FIGS. 38 (B), 39 (B), etc.) is the operation of the first and second aspects. It was decided that the size should be the same for all of the promotion labels. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small detection valid period display is executed when the operation promotion display of the first aspect is executed, and a large detection valid period display is executed when the operation promotion display of the second aspect is executed. You may do it. On the contrary, when the operation promotion display of the first aspect is executed, the large detection valid period display is executed, and when the operation promotion display of the second aspect is executed, the small detection valid period display is executed. Good. Then, when indicating the same period, the speed of subtraction of the large detection valid period display may be made faster or slower than that of the small detection valid period display. As a result, the speed of subtraction differs depending on the size of the detection valid period display, so that the player can pay attention to the detection valid period display.

(16) The configuration shown in the above-described embodiment can also be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a mobile interlocking system generally provides a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions and a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. It is provided with a privilege granting device that performs a granting process.

Specifically, in the game system as described above, the game machine satisfies a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the so-called number of consecutive villas (the number of big hits while the probabilistic state is continuing), and the number of mission achievements. It is accumulated as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information at the end of the game. In addition, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to take a picture of the two-dimensional code displayed on the game machine and transmit it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of granting a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server sends digital contents such as image contents and music contents to the player's mobile terminal as a predetermined privilege, or sends a predetermined password to the player's mobile terminal so that the player can use the next time. When playing a game, a process is performed so that the display screen of the game machine can be customized according to the taste of the player.

When the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the game system as described above, for example, it is assumed that the predetermined condition is satisfied that the button cut-in notice effect of the second effect mode is executed and a big hit is obtained. , The number of times may be managed as a game history on the Web server. Then, depending on the number of times the button cut-in notice effect of the second effect mode is executed and a big hit is made, digital contents may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the game machine may be customized. ..

(17) In the above-described embodiment, when the variation is started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to 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, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. 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 command.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0%).

(19) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards may be provided with the effect control board of 2.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, the drawing). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 4, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, an example is a game machine in which a game medium is used as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine in which a game medium such as a ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine is shown in which the jackpot type includes a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot, and the jackpot type is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot, and is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends. However, it is not limited to such a game machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation area inside (a probability variation area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game, and the jackpot game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is such a case. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be one.

(24) In addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit and the winning judgment (look-ahead judgment) of the variation pattern type are performed, and the winning judgment result is shown. A command (design designation command, variable category command) may be transmitted, and the pre-reading advance notice effect may be executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side based on the command indicating the winning determination result. Further, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command for specifying only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

(25) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 9c, 9d 4th symbol display area, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 18c Total hold storage display unit, 20 special variable winning ball device, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 560 game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP, 200 characters.

Claims (1)

Game to have line, a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
A first detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A different second detection means and the detection possible and the first detecting means the operation of the player,
And operation promotes display means capable of displaying in the operation promotes display prompting the player to operate for the first detecting means first aspect or second aspect,
And a demonstration execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the operation detected by the first detecting means or said second detecting means when said operation promoting display is performed by the operation facilitating display means ,
The predetermined effect is a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
The effect executing means is
When the operation promotion display for the first detection means is the first aspect, the detection of the operation by the second detection means according to the first aspect is regarded as valid determination.
When the operation promotion display for the first detection means is the second aspect, the detection of the operation by the second detection means according to the second aspect is not regarded as valid determination .
The operation promotion display is a display accompanied by a detection valid period display indicating that the detection by the first detection means is a valid detection valid period.
The movement promotion display may be in a difficult-to-see state in which at least a part of the movable member is concealed due to the movement of the movable member.
A gaming machine in which the display period of the operation promotion display ends after the period in which the operation promotion display is in a difficult-to-see state .