JP6864646B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine of this type, it is possible to switch the production mode by the operation of the player during the symbol change except for the specific period before the end of the change, but in the specific period, the switching is reserved by the operation of the player. Then, it has been proposed that the effect mode is switched at the subsequent reservation switching timing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-120205

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, switching of the effect is uniformly prohibited in a specific period regardless of the type of effect, and the effect of the effect is not focused on.

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

The gaming machine described in means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state.
As the detection means for detecting the movement of the player, a first detection means (for example, a push button 31B), a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a second detection means.
Based on the one detection result by the first detection means, at least the first effect mode (for example, the effect mode in which the contents of the treasure box are lost with a low expectation of big hit) and the first effect mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode. A specific effect (for example, a treasure box opening effect) can be executed in any of a plurality of types of effect modes including two effect modes (for example, a treasure box in which the contents of the treasure box have a low expectation of a big hit). Specific effect execution means (for example, a process in which the effect control CPU 120 executes a treasure box advance notice in the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005).
A promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that promotes movement,
With
The specific effect executing means is
When a plurality of player actions (for example, an effect operation by the push button 31B) are detected, a plurality of specific effects (for example, a treasure box opening effect) can be executed.
When the player's action (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected while the specific effect of the first effect mode is being executed (for example, the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are lost) is being executed. The next specific effect can be executed (for example, when the effect operation is performed in the opening effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects in steps 008SGSd007-009 and 016 to 018, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect is started. Let),
When the player's action (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected while the specific effect of the second effect mode is being executed (for example, during the execution of the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are treasure). The following specific effects are restricted to (for example, even if the effect operation is performed in the opening effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects in steps 008SGSd007 to 008 and 016 to 017, if the contents of the treasure box are treasures. Do not execute the next treasure box opening effect, but continue the running treasure box opening effect),
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect when the specific effect of the first effect mode is executed.
When the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed, the promotion effect is restricted .
When the specific effect is executed a plurality of times, the display after the specific effect is executed is displayed in a manner in which the player can recognize in which effect mode the already executed specific effect has been executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize the specific effect of the second effect mode, which is relatively advantageous for the player, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state.
As the detection means for detecting the movement of the player, a first detection means (for example, a push button 31B), a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a second detection means.
Based on the result of one detection by the first detection means, at least the first effect mode (for example, the effect mode in which the contents of the treasure box having a high appearance rate are lost) and the second effect mode in which the execution rate is lower than that of the first effect mode. Specific effect (for example, treasure box opening effect) can be performed in any of a plurality of types of effect modes including 2 effect modes (for example, the content of the treasure box having a low appearance rate is a treasure effect mode). The effect execution means (for example, the process in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the treasure box advance notice in the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005).
A promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that promotes movement,
With
The specific effect executing means is
When a plurality of player actions (for example, an effect operation by the push button 31B) are detected, a plurality of specific effects (for example, a treasure box opening effect) can be executed.
When the player's action (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected while the specific effect of the first effect mode is being executed (for example, the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are lost) is being executed. The next specific effect can be executed (for example, when the effect operation is performed in the opening effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects in steps 008SGSd007-009 and 016 to 018, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect is started. Let),
When the player's action (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected while the specific effect of the second effect mode is being executed (for example, during the execution of the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are treasure). The following specific effects are restricted to (for example, even if the effect operation is performed in the opening effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects in steps 008SGSd007 to 008 and 016 to 017, if the contents of the treasure box are treasures. Do not execute the next treasure box opening effect, but continue the running treasure box opening effect),
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect when the specific effect of the first effect mode is executed.
When the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed, the promotion effect is restricted .
When the specific effect is executed a plurality of times, the display after the specific effect is executed is displayed in a manner in which the player can recognize in which effect mode the already executed specific effect has been executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize the specific effect of the second effect mode in which the ratio of execution is relatively low, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
The period from when the detection means (for example, the push button 31B) detects one operation by the player to when the next operation is detected (for example, a period for two operation detection processes) is a specific effect (for example, a treasure box). It takes a period of two operation detection processes (for example, 4 milliseconds) to detect the change from OFF to ON of the push button 31B, which is shorter than the execution period of the open effect), while this period is open. It is said that the period is shorter than the period specified according to the medium production)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the next specific effect can be executed by detecting the next operation during the execution of the specific effect of the first effect mode, so that the specific effect can be smoothly progressed. ..

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 3,
The specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes a treasure box advance notice in the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005) is
When the player's action (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected while the specific effect is being executed in the first effect mode (for example, the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are lost) is detected. In, the specific effect of the first effect mode being executed (for example, the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are lost) is terminated and the next specific effect is executed (for example, steps 008SGSd007-009, 016). ~ 018, when the effect operation is performed in the opening effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects, the executing treasure box opening effect is terminated and the execution of the next treasure box opening effect is started),
If the player's movement is detected while the specific effect is being executed in the second effect mode (for example, the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box is a treasure is being executed), the next specific effect is executed. Without doing so, the specific effect of the second effect mode being executed (for example, during the execution of the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box is a treasure) is continuously executed (for example, in steps 008SGSd007 to 008 and 016 to 017). 1. If the contents of the treasure box are treasure, the next treasure box opening effect is not executed and the running treasure box opening effect is continued even if the effect is performed in the opening effect in the second treasure box opening effect.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the movement of the player is detected during the execution of the specific effect of the first effect mode and the next specific effect is executed, the effect does not overlap with the previous specific effect. The content becomes easy to understand.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 4,
The specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the treasure box advance notice in the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005) is from the start of the specific effect (for example, the treasure box opening effect) until a predetermined period elapses (for example). For example, it is possible to execute a specific effect in a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the treasure box is closed) in which it is difficult to recognize which effect mode the specific effect is in (until the opening start effect) (a mode in which the treasure box is closed). After the opening start production, the contents of the treasure box can be recognized in the opening production)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the expectation that the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed can be maintained for a while after the specific effect is started.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 5,
The specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the treasure box advance notice in the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005) is the first effect mode (for example, during the execution of the treasure box opening effect in which the contents of the treasure box are treasure). Even if the player's movement (for example, the effect operation by the push button 31B) is detected from the start of the specific effect (for example, the treasure box opening effect) to the elapse of a specific period (for example, until the opening start effect), the next (For example, even if the effect operation is performed in the opening start effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects in steps 008SGSd002 and 014, the next treasure box opening effect is not executed and the treasure box is released during execution. Continue directing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the next specific effect is restricted from the start of the specific effect to the elapse of a specific period regardless of whether it is the specific effect of the first effect mode or the specific effect of the second effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific effect is being executed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 6,
It is possible to execute a standby effect (for example, display of an unopened treasure box behind) corresponding to a specific effect (for example, the second treasure box opening effect) executed after the specific effect being executed (for example, the first treasure box opening effect). (For example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 displays an unopened treasure box opened in a later treasure box opening effect behind the opening treasure box in the treasure box opening effect).
The standby effect executing means is a suggestion mode (for example, made of wood or metal, and is made of metal) that suggests an effect mode (for example, the contents of the treasure box) of the corresponding specific effect (for example, the second treasure box opening effect). It is characterized by being able to perform a standby effect (for example, displaying an unopened treasure chest in the rear) with a waiting effect (for example, displaying an unopened treasure chest in the rear) with the contents being more likely to be treasure than in the case of wood.
According to this feature, since the standby effect may suggest the corresponding effect mode of the specific effect, it can be expected that the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed after the specific effect being executed. ..

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 7,
A first operating means (for example, the left operating button 043IW001L) provided at a predetermined position (for example, the left side of the push button 31B) and
A second operating means (for example, right operation button 043IW001R) provided at a specific position (for example, the right side on the push button 31B) different from the predetermined position,
It is possible to execute the first operation effect (for example, button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) in which the effect can proceed based on the operation to the first operation means, and the operation to the second operation means. A portion that executes the operation effect executing means (for example, steps 043IWSb06 to 043IWSb43 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the second operation effect (for example, button notice effect C, button notification effect B) capable of advancing the effect based on )When,
When the first operation effect is executed, the first promotion effect for promoting the operation to the first operation means (for example, the display of the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L and the output of the operation promotion voice) is executed. It is possible, and when the second operation effect is executed, the second promotion effect for promoting the operation to the second operation means (for example, the display of the operation promotion display and the operation promotion voice corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R) (Output) can be executed (for example, a portion that executes steps 043IWSb13, 043IWSb14, 043IWSb29, 043IWSb30 in the effect control CPU 120) and
With
The promotion effect execution means can execute the first promotion effect according to a predetermined position (for example, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the left hand imitating the operation button to the left from the center of the display screen of the image display device 5). The image 043IW303 is displayed, and the operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 8L), and the second promotion effect can be executed according to the specific position (for example, to the right of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5). The image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed, and the operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 8R).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first promotion effect for promoting the operation to the first operating means provided at the predetermined position can be executed according to the mode according to the predetermined position, and the specific position can be executed according to the mode according to the specific position. Since the second promotion effect for promoting the operation to the second operation means provided in the above can be executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in the feature part 008SG. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern in the feature part 008SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing in a feature part 008SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination processing in a feature part 008SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination processing in a feature part 008SG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the notice pattern table in the feature part 008SG, and (B) is a figure which shows the relationship of the expected value by the notice pattern shown in (A). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display in a feature part 008SG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production of the treasure box notice in the feature part 008SG. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution state of the treasure chest notice in the feature part 008SG. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution state of the treasure chest notice in the feature part 008SG. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution state of the treasure chest notice in the feature part 008SG. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution state of the treasure chest notice in the feature part 008SG. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 043IW. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process in a feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production determination table in the feature part 043IW. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the production symbol change in the feature part 043IW. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the production symbol change in the feature part 043IW. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the production symbol change in the feature part 043IW. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation stop processing in a feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect in the feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect in the feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect in the feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect in the feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect in the feature part 043IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect in the feature part 043IW.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for gaming effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It is not necessary that there is a "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including hold management), execution of a normal figure game (including hold management), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal or not (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. When the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, it is an enclosed pachinko gaming machine in which the gaming ball is enclosed so as not to be touched. However, the present invention can be applied. In addition, when a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. When the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus) Etc.), the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of them.

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

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". May be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 008SG)
Next, the feature portion 008SG of this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 8-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 008SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in the feature unit 008SG, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more. ..

In the example shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, there are a plurality of jackpot types when the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit" (predetermined result) and the variable display result is "big hit". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result of which type is used (big hit type determination result).

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the fluctuation display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. Based on this, it is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number corresponding to the first special figure game. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number corresponding to the second special figure game. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result of whether the random value for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

FIG. 8-2 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature portion 008SG. In the feature unit 008SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and the case where the variable display mode is "reach", and the variable display is also performed. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 008SG is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. ing. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In the feature unit 008SG, as described above, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach are set so that the jackpot expectation that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is set in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the feature unit 008SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. from, rather than determining the variation pattern to be executed from fluctuations patterns belonging to the type that the determined, so that determined using only random numbers for the variation pattern determined without determining these types However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the random value for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern. type from the previously determined and may be determined the variation pattern to be executed from fluctuations patterns belonging to the type that the determined.

Next, an example of the effect control main process performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 008SG will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-3. Here, a part different from the effect control main process described with reference to FIG. 6 will be described.

In the effect control main process in the feature unit 008SG, after the random number update process for effect in step S77, the operation detection that detects the state of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B. Process (step 008SGS001). In the operation detection process, in particular, the ON edge flag of the push sensor 35B is stored when the state of the push sensor 35B changes from OFF to ON, and when the state of the push sensor 35B changes from ON to OFF, the push sensor 35B By storing the OFF edge flag, it is possible to identify the change in the state of the push button 31B. Further, regarding the push sensor 35B, the detection is confirmed when the ON or OFF of the push button 31B is in the same state twice in succession, and the change of the push button 31B from OFF to ON or from ON to ON. It takes a period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for two operation detection processes before the change to OFF is detected. Here, the states of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are detected in the operation detection process in the effect control main process, but the operation detection process is not provided and the stick controller 31A is required in the effect control process process. Or the state of the push button 31B may be detected.

Next, an example of the variable display start setting process performed by the effect control CPU 120 in step S171 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-4.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is set (step 008SGSa001). When the first variable start command reception flag is set, the various command data and various flags stored in the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer of the RAM 122 are shifted (step 008SGSa002). Buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" are assigned to the first special figure hold storage, and various command data and various flags can be stored in the corresponding areas. In step 008SGSa002, The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" are shifted upward by one buffer number. The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in step 008SGSa001, it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (step 008SGSa003). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set, the second variation start command receive command buffer in the start winning command buffer is set. The various command data and various flags stored in the special figure hold storage are shifted (step 008SGSa004). Buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" are assigned to the second special figure hold storage, and various command data and various flags can be stored in the corresponding areas. In step 008SGSa004, The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" are shifted upward by one buffer number. The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing step 008SGSa002 or step 008SGSa004, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 008SGSa005).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step 008SGSa006). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area of the RAM 122. Store in.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-5 to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display and, if so, the type of the advance notice effect (if it is executed). Step 008SGSa007).

After the advance notice effect determination process of step 008SGSa007, whether or not the advance notice effect execution decision flag indicating that the execution of the advance notice effect is decided is set in the effect control CPU 120 in step 008SGSa008, that is, the advance notice effect of step 008SGSa007. It is determined whether or not any of the advance notice effects has been determined in the determination process.

When the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, a period corresponding to the advance notice effect determined as the period until the start of the advance notice effect is set in the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect (step 008SGSa009), and the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set. (Step 008SGSa010), and the process proceeds to step 008SGSa011. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 008SGSa011 without going through step 008SGsa009 and step 008SGSa010.

In step 008SGSa011, the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, the presence / absence of the advance notice effect, the type of the advance notice effect, and in the case of the treasure box advance notice described later, the advance notice pattern and the types of the treasure boxes 1 to 3. Select the effect control pattern (process table) according to. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 008SGSa012).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (step 008SGSa013). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (step 008SGSa014). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step 008SGSa015). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The variation of the decorative pattern is realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the image display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the image display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 008SGSa016).

Next, an example of the advance notice effect determination process performed in the variable display start setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-5.

In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation display result and the variation pattern (step 008SGSb001). The variation display result can be specified by the variation display result specification command. The fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. In this embodiment, the targets of the advance notice production are Super Reach α (Big Hit), Super Reach β (Big Hit), Normal Reach (Big Hit), Super Reach α (Loss), Super Reach β (Loss), and Normal Reach (Loss). Therefore, specifically, whether or not the fluctuation display result is a big hit is specified by the fluctuation display result specification command, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern is super reach α or super reach β. , Whether or not it is normal reach may be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Then, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified in step 008SGSb001 is super reach (super reach α, super reach β) (step 008SGSb002), and if the fluctuation pattern is super reach, it is specified in step 008SGSb001. Based on the variation display result and the variation pattern, it is determined whether or not to execute the treasure box advance notice that suggests the jackpot expectation degree by the contents of the treasure box in the advance notice effect (step 008SGSb003).

In step 008SGSb003, the probability of determining whether or not to execute the treasure chest notice is set so that when the execution of the treasure chest notice is decided, the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the execution of the treasure chest notice is not decided. , When the treasure chest notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the treasure chest notice is not executed.

The jackpot expectation (reliability) of the treasure chest notice is the sum of the probability that the treasure chest notice is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that the treasure chest notice is executed and becomes a big hit, and the probability that the treasure chest notice is executed and becomes a loss. It is the value divided by. For example, the probability that a treasure chest notice will be executed and a big hit will be the probability that a big hit will be decided: A, the probability that the fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β) that is the target of the treasure chest notice will be selected when the big hit is decided: B, Probability that the treasure chest notice will be decided when the big hit is decided: If C, it is A × B × C, and the probability that the treasure chest notice will be executed and it will be lost is the probability that the loss will be decided: a, Loss Probability that the fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β) that is the target of the treasure chest notice will be selected at the time of decision: b, and the probability that the treasure chest notice will be decided at the time of loss decision: c, with a × b × c Yes, the jackpot expectation of the treasure chest notice is A × B × C / A × B × C + a × b × c.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, in step 008SGSb004, it is determined whether or not the execution of the treasure chest notice is decided in step 008SGSb003. When the execution of the treasure chest notice is decided here, the type of the notice effect indicating the treasure chest notice is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 008SGb005), and changes are made based on the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern specified in step 008SGSb001. The notice pattern of the treasure box notice is determined (step 008SGSb006).

The treasure box notice suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit depending on whether the contents of the treasure boxes 1 to 3 are treasure or lost (no contents), and is shown in the notice pattern table of FIG. 8-6 (A) as a notice pattern of the treasure box notice. Like, treasure box 1: lost, treasure box 2: lost, treasure box 3: lost pattern 1, treasure box 1: treasure, treasure box 2: lost, treasure box 3: lost pattern 2, treasure box 1: lost, treasure box 2: treasure , Treasure Box 3: Lost Pattern 3, Treasure Box 1: Lost, Treasure Box 2: Lost, Treasure Box 3: Treasure Pattern 4, Treasure Box 1: Treasure, Treasure Box 2: Treasure, Treasure Box 3: Lost Pattern 5, Treasure Box 1 : Treasure, Treasure Box 2: Lost, Treasure Box 3: Treasure Pattern 6, Treasure Box 1: Lost, Treasure Box 2: Treasure, Treasure Box 3: Treasure Pattern 7, Treasure Box 1: Treasure, Treasure Box 2: Treasure, Treasure Box 3: Treasure 8 patterns including the above pattern 8 are included.

In step 008SGSb006, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the latter has a higher jackpot expectation in the order of pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3, pattern 4, pattern 5, pattern 6, pattern 7, and pattern 8. The probability of determining the notice pattern is set as described above. In particular, in step 008SGSb006, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the jackpot expectation of pattern 8 in which all the contents of the treasure boxes 1 to 3 are treasures is the highest, and the two contents of the treasure boxes 1 to 3 are treasures. Patterns 5, 6 and 7 where one content is lost are patterns 2, 3, 4 and treasure boxes 1 to 3 where one content of treasure chests 1 to 3 is treasure and two contents are lost. The expectation of a big hit is higher than pattern 1 where all the contents are lost, and patterns 2, 3 and 4 where one content of treasure boxes 1 to 3 is a treasure and two contents are lost are treasure boxes 1 to 3. The probability of determining the notice pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of pattern 1 in which all the contents are lost, and the larger the number of treasure chests whose contents are treasure, the higher the jackpot expectation. Therefore, even when the treasure box is viewed alone, when the contents of the treasure box are treasure, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the contents of the treasure box are lost.

Further, as will be described later, in the treasure box notice, the treasure box is opened in the order of the treasure box 1, the treasure box 2, and the treasure box 3, and in step 008SGSb006, as shown in FIG. Of the patterns 2, 3 and 4, where one content is a treasure and the two contents are lost, pattern 3 where the content of the treasure box 2 is a treasure and pattern 4 where the content of the treasure box 3 is a treasure is the content of the treasure box 1. The notice pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation is higher than the treasure pattern 2 and the jackpot expectation is higher for the pattern 4 in which the contents of the treasure box 3 are treasures than in the pattern 3 in which the contents of the treasure box 2 are treasures. Of the patterns 5, 6 and 7 in which the two contents of the treasure boxes 1 to 3 are treasures and one content is lost, the pattern 6 in which the contents of the treasure box 3 are treasures is set. 7 has a higher expectation of a big hit than pattern 5 in which the contents of treasure box 3 are lost, and pattern 7 in which the contents of treasure box 1 are lost and the contents of treasure box 2 are treasure, the contents of treasure box 1 are treasure, and the contents of treasure box 2 are treasure. The probability of determining the notice pattern is set so that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of pattern 6 where the contents are lost, and even if the number of treasure boxes 1 to 3 where the contents are treasure is the same, The later the treasure appears due to the opening of the treasure box, the higher the expectation for a big hit.

The jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice pattern is the probability that each notice pattern is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that each notice pattern is executed and becomes a big hit, and each notice pattern is executed and lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities. For example, the probability that each notice pattern will be executed and become a big hit is the probability that the big hit will be decided: A, and the probability that the fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β) that is the target of the treasure box notice will be selected when the big hit is decided. : B, Probability that the treasure box notice is decided when the big hit is decided: C, Probability that each notice pattern is selected when the big hit is decided: When D, it is A × B × C × D, and each notice pattern is executed. The probability of losing is the probability that the loss will be decided: a, the probability that the fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β) that is the target of the treasure box notice will be selected when the loss is decided: b, the treasure box notice when the loss is decided The probability that each notice pattern is determined: c, and the probability that each notice pattern is selected when the loss is decided: d, it is a × b × c × d, and the jackpot expectation of each notice pattern is A × B × C. It becomes × D / A × B × C × D + a × b × c × d.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, in step 008SGSb007, the determined treasure chest advance notice pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to step 008SGSb008 to determine the types of treasure chests 1 to 3 in the treasure chest notice. There are two types of treasure chests, a wooden treasure chest and a metal treasure chest, and there is a probability that the contents of each treasure chest according to the notice pattern determined in step 008SGSb006 are treasure or lost. To determine. Specifically, for a treasure chest whose contents are treasure according to the notice pattern determined in step 008SGSb006, there is a higher probability than a treasure chest whose contents are lost (for example, when the contents are treasure chests, there is a 50% probability of metal. Determine the treasure box, and if the contents are lost, determine the metal treasure box with a 20% probability. Determine the metal treasure box (for example, if the contents are a treasure box, there is a 50% probability to determine the metal treasure box. If the contents are lost, the metal treasure box will be decided with a 20% probability.) Therefore, it is suggested that the metal treasure box is more likely to be a treasure than the wooden treasure box. Will be done.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, in step 008SGSb009, each type of the determined treasure chests 1 to 3 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the process proceeds to step 008SGSb010 to set the advance notice effect execution decision flag and perform the advance notice effect determination process. To finish.

If the variation pattern is not super reach in step 008SGSb002, or if the execution of the treasure chest notice is not determined in step 008SGSb004, the variation pattern identified in step 008SGSb001 is super reach (super reach α, super reach β) or normal reach. (Step 008SGSb011), and if the fluctuation pattern is neither super reach nor normal reach, the advance notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach, based on the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern specified in step 008SGSb001, whether or not the notice effect other than the treasure box notice is executed, and the notice effect when executing the notice effect. The type is determined (step 008SGSb012).

In step 008SGSb012, as the type of advance notice effect, a plurality of types can be determined in addition to the above-mentioned treasure chest advance notice. As types other than the treasure box notice, for example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, a cut-in notice in which a predetermined character appears, a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area, etc. can be determined. is there.

In step 008SGSb012, when the execution of the advance notice effect is decided, the probability of determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the execution of the advance notice effect is not decided. , When the notice effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in step 008SGSb012, when a specific type is determined, the probability of determining the type of the advance notice effect is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than when the other types are determined. When a specific type of advance notice effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when another type of advance notice effect is executed.

In addition, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, and each notice effect is executed and is lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities. For example, the probability that each notice effect will be executed and a big hit will be the probability that the big hit will be decided: A, and the fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β, normal reach) that will be the target of the notice effect when the big hit is decided is selected. Probability: B', Probability that each notice effect is decided when the big hit is decided: C', and it is A x B'x C', and the probability that each notice effect is executed and loses is lost. Probability of being determined: a, Probability of selecting a fluctuation pattern (super reach α, super reach β, normal reach) that is the target of the advance notice effect when the loss is determined: b', Probability that each advance notice effect is determined when the loss is determined : When c'is set, it is a × b'× c', and the jackpot expectation of each notice production is A × B'× C'/ A × B'× C'+ a × b'× c'. Become.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, in step 008SGSb013, it is determined in step 008SGSb012 whether or not any of the advance notice effects is decided to be executed. If none of the advance notice effects has been determined, that is, if "no advance notice effect" is determined, the advance notice effect determination process ends. On the other hand, when any of the advance notice effects is determined, the process proceeds to step 008SGSb014, and the determined type of advance notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to step 008SGSb010, the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, and the advance notice effect determination process is completed.

In this way, in the advance notice effect determination process, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the type of the advance notice effect are determined when the advance notice effect is executed, and when it is decided to execute the advance notice effect. Is a process for executing the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect process in the variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 7. In the above, after deciding whether or not to execute the treasure chest notice, it is decided whether or not to execute another notice effect only when the treasure chest notice is not executed, and the fluctuation pattern is super reach. In the case of, the treasure chest notice is preferentially executed, but it may be configured to collectively determine whether or not to execute and the type when the treasure chest notice is executed for a plurality of types of notice effects including the treasure chest notice.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process.

In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (step 008SGSc001, step 008SGSc002, step 008SGSc003).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is waiting for the start of the treasure chest notice (the treasure box notice notice effect execution decision flag is set), or the treasure box notice is being executed (the treasure box notice notice effect execution flag is set). ) (Step 008SGSc004a), and if the treasure chest notice is waiting for the start or is being executed, the treasure chest notice effect processing for executing the treasure chest notice is executed (step 008SGSc005a), and the process proceeds to step 008SGSc006.

In the treasure box advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005a, the elapse of the period corresponding to each process data or the effect operation is detected by referring to the advance notice effect process table in which the advance notice effect process data is set for each treasure box advance notice pattern. By switching the control of the effect device, the process for executing the treasure chest notice is performed.

In step 008SGSc004a, if it is neither waiting for the start of the treasure chest notice nor being executed, it is either waiting for the start of the notice effect other than the treasure box notice (the notice effect execution decision flag other than the treasure box notice is set), or other than the treasure box notice. It is determined whether the advance notice effect is being executed (the flag for executing the advance notice effect other than the treasure box notice is set) (step 008SGSc004b), and if the advance notice effect other than the treasure box notice is waiting or being executed, the treasure box notice is being executed. The advance notice effect process for executing the advance notice effect other than the above is executed (step 008SGSc005b), and the process proceeds to step 008SGSc006. If it is neither waiting for the start of the advance notice effect other than the treasure box advance notice nor being executed, the process proceeds to step 008SGSc006 without executing the advance notice effect process of step 008SGSc005b.

In the advance notice production process of step 008SGSc005b, the advance notice effect process table in which the advance notice effect process data is set for each type of advance notice effect other than the treasure box advance notice is referred to, and the period corresponding to each process data elapses. By switching the control of, the process for executing the notice effect other than the treasure box notice is performed.

In step 008 SGSc006, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (step 008SGSc007), and the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table to the process timer (step 008SGSc008). ). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) set next (step 008SGSc009).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is timer-out (step 008SGSc010). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of the next display screen of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right (the screen that should be displayed 30 ms after the previous display switching of the decorative symbol). Data is created and written to a predetermined area of VRAM (step 008SGSc011). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the decorative pattern. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative symbol in the variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step 008SGSc012).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer (step 008SGSc013). If the fluctuation time timer is out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 008SGSc015). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, it is confirmed whether or not the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been received is set (step 008SGSc014), and it is confirmed that the symbol confirmation specification command has been received. If the confirmation command reception flag shown is set, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) (step 008SGSc015). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the variation of the decorative symbol, the process data during the variation display of the decorative symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of step 008SGSc006 timers out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the decorative symbol based on the process table is performed. finish.

Next, the execution status of the treasure chest notice in the feature unit 008SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-8 to 8-12.

The treasure chest notice is an effect that announces that it will develop into a super reach by being able to be executed when the super reach is determined as a fluctuation pattern, and is executed from the start timing of the advance notice effect after the start of the change to the advance notice effect period. It is a thing.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 (A), the treasure chest notice is a treasure chest notice start effect (FIG. 8-9 (A)) for notifying the start of the treasure chest notice and the first treasure chest (FIG. 8). The first treasure chest opening effect (Fig. 8-9 (B) to (D)) opened by the left treasure chest in -9) and the second treasure chest opened by the second treasure chest (center treasure chest in Fig. 8-9) Opening effect (Fig. 8-9 (E)-(G)) and third treasure box opening effect (Fig. 8-9 (H)-(J)) in which the third treasure box (the treasure box on the right side in Fig. 8-9) opens. )) And the treasure chest notice end effect (Fig. 8-9 (K)) that notifies the result (contents of the treasure box) of the first to third treasure box opening effects.

In the treasure chest notice start production, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), the image of the three unopened treasure chests and the message "Collect treasure!" Are displayed on the image display device 5, so that the treasure chest notice is announced. The start is notified. The unopened treasure chest displayed in the treasure chest notice start effect is either a wooden treasure chest or a metal treasure chest.

In the first treasure box opening effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B) to (D), the treasure box on the left side is enlarged and displayed in the foreground, and the treasure box is opened to notify the contents. At this time, the treasure chest in the center and the treasure chest on the right side are displayed in the rear in an unopened state. In the second treasure chest opening effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (E) to (G), the central treasure chest is enlarged and displayed in the foreground, and the treasure chest is opened to notify the contents. At this time, the treasure chest on the left side is displayed in a state where the contents can be seen, and the treasure box on the right side is displayed in an unopened state in the rear. In the third treasure box opening effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (H) to (J), the treasure box on the right side is enlarged and displayed in the foreground, and the treasure box is opened to notify the contents. At this time, the treasure chest on the left side and the treasure chest in the center are displayed in the rear so that the contents can be seen.

In the treasure chest notice end production, as shown in Fig. 8-9 (K), an image of three treasure chests in which the contents can be seen and a message suggesting the number of treasure chests whose contents are treasures (for example, the contents of two treasure chests). When is a treasure, the message "Treasure x 2 get!") Is displayed on the image display device 5, so that the result of the first to third treasure box opening effects (contents of the treasure box) is notified.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the first to third treasure chest opening effects are composed of an opening start effect, an opening opening effect, and an opening end effect, respectively. In the opening start effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B), (E), and (H), the target treasure box is enlarged forward and displayed in a light emitting mode, so that the target treasure box is displayed. Is notified that is released. At this stage, the treasure chest is still closed and its contents are displayed in an unrecognizable manner. In the opening effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (C), (F), and (I), the mode of the treasure box until the target treasure box enlarged and displayed in the front starts to open and is completely opened. Changes. At this stage, at least a part of the contents of the treasure box is displayed, and the contents can be recognized. In the opening end effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (D) (G) (J), if the target treasure box enlarged and displayed forward is completely open and the contents are lost, "missing". Is displayed and a notification to that effect is displayed, while if the content is a treasure, "Treasure Get!" Is displayed and a notification to that effect is given.

Here, the flow of the treasure chest effect will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 8-8.

In the treasure box production, first, the treasure box notice start production (Fig. 8-9 (A)) is started (step 008SGSd001), and the treasure box notice start production period determined according to the treasure box notice start production period elapses. The production is finished (step 008SGSd002), and the first treasure box opening effect (FIGS. 8-9 (B) to (D)) in which the first treasure box is opened is started (step 008SGSd003).

In the first treasure box opening effect, first, the opening start effect (Fig. 8-9 (B)) is started (step 008SGSd004), and the opening start effect period determined according to the opening start effect elapses. (Step 008SGSd005), and the opening effect (FIG. 8-9 (C)) is started (step 008SGSd006).

In the opening effect of the first treasure box opening effect, if the contents of the treasure box are treasure, the opening effect period determined according to the opening effect elapses regardless of whether or not the effect operation is performed. (Step 008SGSd007, 008), the opening end effect (FIG. 8-9 (D)) is started (step 008SGSd010), and the opening end effect is ended by performing the effect operation regardless of the elapsed period. (Step 008SGSd011), and accordingly, the first treasure box opening effect is ended and the second treasure box opening effect (FIGS. 8-9 (E) to (G)) is started (step 008SGSd012).

On the other hand, if the contents of the treasure box are lost, if the production operation is not performed until the opening production period elapses, the process ends when the opening production period elapses as in the case where the contents of the treasure box are treasures. (Step 008SGSd007-009), the opening end effect (Fig. 8-9 (D)) will be started (Step 008SGSd010), but the effect operation is performed before the opening period elapses, so that the first treasure box The opening effect itself is finished, and the second treasure box opening effect (FIGS. 8-9 (E) to (G)) is started (step 008SGSd012).

In the second treasure box opening effect, first, the opening start effect (Fig. 8-9 (E)) is started (step 008SGSd013), and when the opening start effect period elapses, the opening start effect is ended (step 008SGSd014) and opened. The middle production (FIG. 8-9 (F)) is started (step 008SGSd015).

The opening effect in the second treasure box opening effect is the same as the opening effect in the first treasure box opening effect, and when the contents of the treasure box are treasure, the opening effect period elapses regardless of whether or not the effect operation is performed. This ends (steps 008SGSd016,017), the opening end effect (FIG. 8-9 (G)) is started (step 008SGSd019), and the opening end effect is completed by performing the effect operation regardless of the elapsed period. (Step 008SGSd020), and accordingly, the second treasure box opening effect is ended and the third treasure box opening effect (FIGS. 8-9 (H) to (J)) is started (step 008SGSd021).

On the other hand, if the contents of the treasure box are lost, if the production operation is not performed until the opening production period elapses, the process ends when the opening production period elapses as in the case where the contents of the treasure box are treasures. (Steps 008SGSd016 to 018), the opening end effect (Fig. 8-9 (G)) will be started (Step 008SGSd019), but the effect operation is performed before the opening period elapses, so that the second treasure box The opening effect itself is finished, and the third treasure box opening effect (FIGS. 8-9 (H) to (J)) is started (step 008SGSd021).

In the third treasure box opening effect, first, the opening start effect (Fig. 8-9 (H)) is started (step 008SGSd022), and when the opening start effect period elapses, the opening start effect is ended (step 008SGSd023) and opened. The middle production (FIG. 8-9 (I)) is started (step 008SGSd024).

If the content of the treasure box is a treasure, the opening effect in the third treasure box opening effect ends when the opening effect period elapses regardless of whether or not the effect operation has been performed (steps 008SGSd025, 026). , The opening end effect (Fig. 8-9 (J)) is started (step 008SGSd028), and the opening end effect period determined according to the opening end effect period elapses without the effect operation, or the opening end effect period The opening end effect is ended by performing the effect operation before the elapse of (step 008SGSd029, 030), and the third treasure box opening effect is ended accordingly to end the treasure box notice end effect (Fig. 8-9 (K)). Is started (step 008SGSd031).

On the other hand, if the contents of the treasure box are lost, if the production operation is not performed until the opening production period elapses, the process ends when the opening production period elapses as in the case where the contents of the treasure box are treasures. (Step 008SGSd025-027), the opening end effect (Fig. 8-9 (J)) will be started (Step 008SGSd028), but the effect operation is performed before the opening period elapses, so that the third treasure box The opening effect itself is ended, and the treasure box notice end effect (FIG. 8-9 (K)) is started (step 008SGSd031).

The treasure chest notice end effect ends when the advance notice effect period determined according to the treasure box notice elapses (step 008SGSd032), and the treasure box notice ends accordingly. Even if the production operation is not performed in the opening end production of the first treasure box opening effect and the opening end effect of the second treasure box opening effect, and the production up to the third treasure box opening effect is not completed, the notice is given after the start of the treasure box notice. When the production period has passed, regardless of the production being performed, the production being executed will end, and the treasure chest notice will also end accordingly.

In this way, the treasure chest notice start effect, the opening start effect, and the opening effect in the first to third treasure box opening effects that make up the treasure box notice end after the period determined for each effect elapses, and then the next Will start to produce. In particular, the opening start effect in the treasure box notice start effect and the first to third treasure box opening effects will end after the period specified for each effect elapses, and the next effect will start. Even if the effect operation of the push button 31B is performed before the period specified according to the effect elapses, the effect being executed does not end and continues until the period specified according to each effect elapses. It becomes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), it does not matter whether the contents of the treasure box are lost or treasure during the treasure box notice start effect and the opening start effect in the first to third treasure box opening effects. However, the operation of the push button 31B is invalid, and as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A), (B), (E), and (H), the image display device 5 is provided with an effect of urging the operation of the push button 31B. It is designed not to be broken. In addition, the treasure chest notice end effect continues until the notice effect period elapses, ends when the notice effect period ends, and ends with the treasure box notice. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the operation of the push button 31B is invalid during the treasure chest notice end effect, and as shown in FIG. 8-9 (K), the image display device 5 has the image display device 5. , The effect of prompting the operation of the push button 31B is not performed.

On the other hand, the opening end effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects ends when the effect operation of the push button 31B is performed, and the next effect starts. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), during the opening end effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects, the push button 31B is pressed regardless of whether the contents of the treasure box are lost or treasure. The operation is enabled, and as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (D) and 8-9 (G), the image display device 5 has an image imitating the push button 31B, a downward arrow prompting the operation, and the message "Next". It is displayed and the operation of the push button 31B is prompted.

Further, if the push button 31B is not operated in the opening end effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects, the opening end effect does not end and the next effect does not start, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B). As shown, when the push button 31B is not operated in the opening end effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects and the advance notice effect period elapses, the second and third treasure box opening effects are not executed. The treasure chest notice will end with the opening end effect that is being executed. In addition, as a result of the delay in operating the push button 31B in the opening end effect in the first and second treasure box opening effects, the second and third treasure box opening effects and the treasure box advance notice end effects are performed by the time the advance notice effect period elapses. Even if it does not end, the treasure chest notice will end with the ongoing production.

Further, the opening end effect in the third treasure box opening effect ends when the effect of the push button 31B is performed or a period determined according to the effect elapses, and the next effect, that is, the treasure box notice end effect Will start. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), during the opening end effect in the third treasure box opening effect, the operation of the push button 31B is effective regardless of whether the contents of the treasure box are lost or treasure. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (J), the image display device 5 is not provided with an effect of prompting the operation of the push button 31B because the process ends with the passage of time. The opening end effect in the third treasure box opening effect may be configured such that the operation of the push button 31B is not effective regardless of whether the contents of the treasure box are lost or treasure.

In addition, when the contents of the corresponding treasure box are lost, the opening effect in the first to third treasure box opening effects is a period determined according to the opening effect, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A). Will end and the next opening end effect will start, but as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), before the period specified according to the opening effect elapses. Even if there is, it is possible to end it when the effect operation of the push button 31B is performed. In this case, the second treasure box is opened if the first treasure box is being opened instead of the opening end effect. The opening start effect of the effect is started, and if the second treasure box opening effect is in progress, the opening start effect of the third treasure box opening effect is started, and if the third treasure box opening effect is in progress, the treasure box notice end effect is started. It becomes. Further, as described above, it takes a period of two operation detection processes (for example, 4 milliseconds) to detect the change of the push button 31B from OFF to ON, while this period depends on the effect during opening. It is said that the period is shorter than the specified time, that is, the time required to execute the opening effect from the beginning to the end. That is, by performing the effect operation of the push button 31B after the start of the treasure box opening effect, it is possible to end the executing treasure box opening effect and start the next effect. Therefore, if the contents of the corresponding treasure box are lost during the opening production, the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) and 8-9 (B), and FIG. 8-9 (Fig. 8-9 (B). As shown in C), the image display device 5 displays an image imitating the push button 31B, a downward arrow prompting the operation thereof, and a message "Next" so that the operation of the push button 31B is prompted. It has become. In addition, in the opening effect in the third treasure box opening effect, when the contents of the corresponding treasure box are lost, it is possible to end the running treasure box opening effect and start the next effect, but the next effect is Since the treasure box notice end effect is provided, the image display device 5 is not provided with an effect that prompts the operation of the push button 31B.

On the other hand, even in the treasure box opening effect in the first to third treasure box opening effects, if the content of the corresponding treasure box is a treasure, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), depending on the opening effect. It ends when the specified period elapses, and the next opening end effect starts. As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), the period specified according to the opening effect elapses. Even if the effect operation of the push button 31B is performed before, the opening effect being executed does not end, and continues until a period determined according to the opening effect elapses. Therefore, if the content of the corresponding treasure box is a treasure during the opening production, the operation of the push button 31B is invalid as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and 8-9, and FIG. 8-9. As shown in (F) and (I), the image display device 5 is not provided with an effect of prompting the operation of the push button 31B.

As explained above, in the treasure chest notice, three treasure chests are displayed in the treasure chest notice start production, and then the first treasure chest (the treasure chest on the left side) is opened and the contents are displayed, and the push button 31B is further pressed. Each time it is operated, the second treasure chest (center treasure chest) and the third treasure chest (right treasure chest) are opened and the contents are displayed.

The contents of the treasure box are either lost or treasure, and the contents of the treasure box suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit. More specifically, as mentioned above, it has been suggested that the greater the number of treasure chests inside, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, even when the treasure box is viewed alone, it is suggested that when the contents of the treasure box are treasures, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the contents of the treasure box are lost. Further, even if the number of treasure chests is the same among the treasure chests 1 to 3, it is suggested that the later the treasure appears due to the opening of the treasure chest, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, the first to third treasure chest opening effects are composed of an opening start effect, an opening effect, and an opening end effect, and when the contents are lost, the contents of the treasure box can be recognized. The production operation by the push button 31B is effective during both the middle production and the opening end production, and the production operation by the push button 31B is performed during this time, so that the next second and third treasure box opening production or treasure box notice is performed. It is possible to start the end effect, and the effect can be smoothly advanced by the player's effect operation. At this time, since the first to third treasure chest opening effects that are being executed are terminated and the next second and third treasure chest opening effects or treasure chest notice end effects are started, the effects to be started by the effect operation and the previous effects are started. The contents of the production will be easier to understand without overlapping with the treasure box opening production.

On the other hand, if the contents are treasure, that is, if it is suggested that the jackpot expectation is higher than in the case of loss, the treasure box changes to the fully opened state. The effect operation by 31B is invalid, and even if the effect operation by the push button 31B is performed during this period, the first to third treasure box opening effects that are being executed continue, so it is relatively dependent on the contents of the treasure box. When the expectation of a big hit is high, that is, when a situation advantageous for the player is suggested, the contents of the treasure box can be surely recognized by the player.

In addition, the contents of the treasure box cannot be recognized during the opening start production, and then the contents of the treasure box can be recognized by shifting to the opening production, so for a while after the treasure box opening production is started. , Regardless of the actual contents of the treasure box, the expectation that the contents of the treasure box is a treasure can be maintained.

Further, regardless of whether the contents are lost or treasure, the effect operation by the push button 31B is invalid during the opening start effect in which the contents of the treasure box cannot be recognized, and the effect operation by the push button 31B is performed during this period. However, the 1st to 3rd treasure box opening effects that are being executed are being continued, and in an extremely short time, one treasure box opening effect is executed without shifting to the next treasure box opening effect. It is possible to make the player surely recognize that the player is doing so.

In addition, the unopened treasure box displayed during the period until the treasure box notice start effect and the corresponding treasure box opening effect is either a wooden treasure box or a metal treasure box, and as described above, it is more metal than the wooden treasure box. It has been suggested that the treasure chest made of metal is more likely to be a treasure in the corresponding treasure chest opening production after that, and it corresponds to the treasure chest opening production after the running treasure box opening production. You can expect the contents of the treasure chest to be a treasure.

In the treasure box notice of the feature unit 008SG, if the push button 31B is not operated in the opening end effect, the opening end effect does not end and the next effect does not start, and the treasure box notice is executed to the end. It is possible to positively encourage the effect operation in order to make the effect, but even if the push button 31B is not operated in the open end effect, it ends after the lapse of the specified period and the next effect starts. Also, in such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the result of the treasure box notice even when the effect operation is not performed by the player.

Further, in the treasure box notice of the feature unit 008SG, when it is possible to start the next effect by the effect operation by the push button 31B, the effect operation by the push button 31B is performed to start the next effect. However, a specific effect operation different from the effect operation for starting the next effect (effect operation by the push button 31B) (for example, an effect operation by an operation means different from the push button 31B, or an effect operation by an operation means different from the push button 31B) , The push button 31B is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode of the push button 31B for starting the next effect (if the former is an operation for less than a predetermined period, the latter is an operation for a predetermined period or longer, etc.). By doing so, the treasure chest notice itself may be terminated, or the treasure chest notice end production may be started so that the contents of all the treasure chests can be uniformly understood regardless of the production. In addition, with such a configuration, a specific production operation different from the production operation for starting the next production is performed at any timing in the treasure box notice. As a result, by configuring the treasure chest notice itself to end or starting the treasure chest notice end effect, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to cancel the treasure chest notice from being annoyed.

In addition, it is equipped with a function that the player automatically performs the effect operation by the push button 31B on the setting screen or the like even if the player does not perform the effect operation. It is performed and the next treasure box opening effect is started, while during the opening effect, the effect operation is not automatically performed even if the effect operation is effective, so that the next treasure box opening effect is performed by the effect operation. In the opening end production that only advances to, the production operation can proceed smoothly by automatically performing the production operation, but in the opening production that has not been completed yet, the production operation is not automatically performed. , It is possible to leave it to the player's judgment whether or not to proceed to the next treasure chest opening production.

Further, in the treasure box notice of the feature unit 008SG, the treasure box opening effect of the first to third treasure boxes that opens up to three treasure boxes during the notice effect period is executed, but the treasure box is opened without limitation during the notice effect period. The treasure box opening effect may be executed. In such a configuration, if the contents of the treasure box are lost, the effect operation is effective at any stage of opening start, opening, and opening end, and the next operation is performed. While it is possible to execute the treasure box opening effect, if the contents of the treasure box are treasure, the effect operation is invalidated at least during the opening start and opening period, and even if the effect operation is performed, the next treasure box opening effect By not executing the above, when the contents of the treasure box suggest a situation that is advantageous to the player, the contents of the treasure box can be surely recognized by the player.

In addition, the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG suggests that the content of the treasure box is either a loss or a treasure, and that when the content is a treasure, the expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case of a loss. The contents of the treasure box may be one of three or more types, and the expected degree of jackpot may differ depending on the type of contents.

In addition, in the configuration where the contents of the treasure box are one of three or more types and the expectation of big hits differs depending on the type of contents, if the contents of the treasure box are lost with the lowest expectation of big hits, it is pushed in the opening production. When the effect operation by button 31B is enabled and the effect operation is performed, the ongoing open effect is ended and the next treasure box open effect or treasure box notice end effect is started, while the contents of the treasure box are other than lost. That is, if the content has a higher expectation of a big hit than a loss, the effect operation by the push button 31B may be invalidated in the open effect, and the open effect may be continued even if the effect operation is performed. , Not only when the contents of the treasure box are lost, but also when the contents are treasure but the jackpot expectation is below a certain value, the effect operation by the push button 31B becomes effective in the opening effect, and the effect operation is performed. Ends the running open effect and starts the next treasure box open effect or treasure box notice end effect, while if the contents of the treasure box are treasures whose jackpot expectation exceeds a certain value, a push button in the open effect The effect operation by 31B may be invalidated, and even if the effect operation is performed, the ongoing open effect may be continued. Even with such a configuration, the expectation of a big hit is relatively high depending on the contents of the treasure box. When is suggested, the contents of the treasure box can be surely recognized by the player.

Also, in a configuration where the contents of the treasure box are one of three or more types and the expectation of big hits differs depending on the type of contents, if the treasure box opens and a treasure appears instead of a loss, it is before that. If the contents of the treasure box opened in the above are any type of treasure, the contents of the type that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than that type will always appear, or the contents of the treasure box opened before that will always appear. If the content is one of the types of treasure, the type of content that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than that type may be likely to appear. With such a configuration, the treasure box can be opened. Then, every time a treasure appears, the expectation that it will be a big hit can be raised.

In addition, the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG suggests that the later the treasure appears due to the opening of the treasure box, the higher the expectation of a big hit. A configuration in which the expectation of a big hit differs depending on the combination, and when a combination of multiple types whose contents are treasure and a loss is a specific combination, other combinations with the same number of treasures, treasure than the specific combination The expectation of a big hit may be higher than that of many predetermined combinations, and such a configuration can increase the expectation that the combination of the contents of the treasure box will result in a big hit. Further, in the above, the jackpot expectation is low when the contents of the treasure box are lost, and the jackpot expectation is the lowest when the contents of all the treasure chests are lost. If the contents are lost, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than when the treasure and the loss are mixed. With such a configuration, even if the loss is continuous, the big hit will be obtained. You can raise your expectations for things. Further, the probability of becoming a specific combination among the combinations having the same jackpot expectation may be lower than the probability of becoming another combination, and such a configuration is due to the appearance of a specific combination. It can enhance the interest.

The same applies to a configuration in which the contents of the treasure box are any of three or more types, and the jackpot expectation is different depending on the combination of the contents of the treasure box. The jackpot expectation may be higher than in the case of the combination, and even in such a configuration, the expectation that the jackpot will be a big hit can be increased by the combination of the contents of the treasure box. Further, the probability of becoming a specific combination among the combinations having the same jackpot expectation may be lower than the probability of becoming another combination, and such a configuration is due to the appearance of a specific combination. It can enhance the interest.

Further, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, the contents of the treasure box once opened do not change by the end of the treasure box notice, but even if the contents of the treasure box once opened are lost, the treasure box notice is subsequently made. By the end of the production, the contents of the treasure box that was lost may be changed to treasure, and with such a configuration, even if the contents of the treasure box are lost, it will be a big hit until the end of the treasure box notice. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that it will become.

In addition, the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG suggests that the contents may be treasure in the subsequent corresponding treasure box opening effect depending on whether the unopened treasure box is a wooden treasure box or a metal treasure box. However, it may be a configuration in which the possibility that the contents of the treasure box is a treasure is not suggested in advance. Also, it is not limited to wooden treasure chests or metal treasure chests, that is, the type of treasure chest suggests that the contents of the treasure chest may be treasure, but also for the color of the treasure chest, the shape of the treasure chest, and the treasure chest. The decoration or the like may suggest that the contents of the treasure box may be a treasure. Further, the treasure box may have three or more types, and the possibility that the contents of the treasure box are treasures may differ depending on the type. Further, when the contents of the treasure box are three or more types, the contents that are likely to appear may differ depending on the type of the treasure box, or the contents may be restricted or fixed depending on the type of the treasure box.

Further, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, the contents may be treasure depending on the type of the unopened treasure box displayed in the period until the treasure box notice start effect and the corresponding treasure box opening effect. A configuration that suggests that the contents may be a treasure chest, at least prior to the corresponding treasure chest opening effect, the mode of the treasure chest that is subsequently opened, for example, the mode of the next treasure chest that is opened in the previous treasure chest release process Even if it is suggested that the contents of the next treasure box to be opened may be a treasure due to the difference, it is possible to expect that the contents of the next treasure box may be a treasure.

Further, in the treasure chest notice in the feature section 008SG, a plurality of treasure chests are displayed in the treasure chest notice start production, and each treasure chest is opened after that, but after opening one treasure chest, the next treasure chest is displayed. It may be configured to be used.

Further, in the treasure box notice in the feature unit 008SG, the effect operation by the push button 31B is invalid in the opening start effect in which the contents of the treasure box cannot be recognized, but the effect operation by the push button 31B is effective from the opening start effect. By performing the production operation during this period, it may be possible to start the next treasure box opening effect or the treasure box notice end effect. With such a configuration, the progress of the effect becomes smoother. Become.

In addition, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, the contents of the treasure box become unrecognizable in the opening start effect for a certain period after the start of the treasure box opening effect, but the contents of the treasure box immediately after the start of the treasure box opening effect. It may be a recognizable configuration. In addition, after the start of the treasure box opening effect, the contents of the treasure box may be difficult to recognize in the opening start effect for a certain period of time, but even with such a configuration, the treasure box opening effect is started. For a while after that, regardless of the actual contents of the treasure box, the expectation that the contents of the treasure box is a treasure can be maintained.

In addition, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, when the push button 31B is used to perform the effect during the opening effect and the next treasure box opening effect is started, the running treasure box opening effect is terminated and the next treasure box opening effect is started. However, it is also possible to start the next treasure chest opening effect in parallel without ending the running treasure chest opening effect. While the production proceeds smoothly, the contents of the treasure box in the previous treasure box opening production can be confirmed.

In addition, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, when it is suggested that the content is a treasure, that is, the expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case of a loss, the treasure box changes to a completely opened state. The effect operation by the push button 31B is invalid until the effect is completed, and even if the effect operation by the push button 31B is performed during this period, the next treasure box opening effect is not started, and the first to third treasure box opening during execution is not started. The structure is such that the effect is continued, but at least when the effect is operated by the push button 31B in such a situation, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect may be restricted. For example, the contents are treasure. In this case, if the effect operation by the push button 31B is operated by the end of the opening effect, the treasure box opening effect being executed is continued, the display size is reduced compared to the normal display, and the next treasure box opening effect is performed. By executing it, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect may be restricted, and even in such a configuration, the expectation of a big hit is relatively high depending on the contents of the treasure box, that is, a situation advantageous for the player. If suggested, the contents of the treasure chest can be reliably recognized by the player.

Further, in the treasure box notice in the feature unit 008SG, the contents of the treasure box suggest the jackpot expectation in the variable display, but the contents of the treasure box are advantageous for the player other than the jackpot expectation in the variable display. Is suggested, for example, a configuration in which the jackpot expectation in the fluctuation display before execution (variation display in which execution is suspended) is suggested, a configuration in which the current gaming state is suggested to be a probabilistic state, etc. Even in such a configuration, if a favorable situation for the player is suggested, the push button 31B is used until the opening effect that changes to the fully opened state of the treasure box is completed. By disabling the operation and restricting the execution of the next treasure chest opening effect, such as allowing the ongoing treasure box opening effect to continue even if the effect operation is performed by the push button 31B during this period, it is relative to the contents of the treasure box. When a situation that is advantageous to the player is suggested, the contents of the treasure box can be surely recognized by the player.

In addition, in the treasure box notice in the feature section 008SG, if the contents of the treasure box are lost, which suggests a relatively disadvantageous situation, it is possible to start the next treasure box opening effect by the effect operation, while the contents of the treasure box. In the case of a treasure that suggests a relatively advantageous situation, the next treasure box opening effect can be continued by continuing the running treasure box opening effect without starting the next treasure box opening effect even if the effect operation is performed. Although it is a configuration that restricts execution, the contents of the treasure box, regardless of whether the situation is advantageous for the player or not, the contents with a relatively high appearance rate (for example, loss) and the contents with a relatively high appearance rate In a configuration with low contents (for example, treasure), if the contents of the treasure box have a relatively high appearance rate, the next treasure box opening effect can be started by the effect operation, while the treasure box can be started. If the contents have a relatively low appearance rate, the next treasure box opening effect will be continued without starting the next treasure box opening effect even if the effect operation is performed. It may be a configuration that restricts execution, and with such a configuration, the production can proceed smoothly by the production operation of the player, and the contents of the treasure box are the contents with a relatively low appearance rate. In that case, the contents of the treasure box can be surely recognized by the player.

Also, regardless of whether the contents of the treasure box are favorable to the player or not, the contents that the player likes or is happy with, and the contents that the player does not like or is happy with. The contents of the treasure chest are relative to each other in the configuration with no contents and with (for example, "Daikichi" of Omikuji is the contents that the player likes or is happy with, and "bad" is the contents that the player does not like or is not happy with). If the contents are not liked or happy by the player, the next treasure box opening effect can be started by the effect operation, while the contents of the treasure box are relatively liked or happy by the player. In this configuration, the execution of the next treasure chest opening effect may be restricted, such as continuing the running treasure box opening effect without starting the next treasure box opening effect even if the effect operation is performed. By doing so, the production can proceed smoothly by the player's production operation, and if the contents of the treasure box are relatively preferred or happy by the player, the contents of the treasure box will be given to the player. On the other hand, it can be surely recognized.

In addition, the treasure chest notice in the feature section 008SG has a configuration that is not particularly related to the effect (reach effect, etc.) that accompanies the change after the treasure box notice ends. In the accompanying production, a reach production related to the specific character may be performed, or the production related to the contents of the treasure box may be performed in the production accompanying the fluctuation after the end of the treasure box notice. , The relationship between the treasure chest notice and the subsequent production will increase, and it will be possible to perform a more interesting production.

The treasure chest notice in the feature section 008SG has a structure in which the expected degree of jackpot of the fluctuation is suggested by the contents of the treasure chest, but a small hit or a specific probability variation jackpot (for example, a prize ball with few or almost no prize balls can be obtained). In the case of 2R probability change jackpot, etc.), the treasure chest notice is executed, and the possibility of a probability fluctuation state (possibility of specific probability change jackpot) is suggested depending on the contents of the treasure box (type and number of items appearing from the treasure chest). It may be configured.

Further, the treasure box notice in the feature part 008SG is configured to be executed as a part of the notice effect executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, but the treasure box notice is executed at the start of the big hit and the contents of the treasure box (appear from the treasure box). Depending on the type and number of items to be played), the number of rounds of the jackpot is suggested, or the treasure chest notice is executed at the start of the jackpot or during the jackpot, and the contents of the treasure chest (type and number of items appearing from the treasure chest) , The possibility of being controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot state, the number of time reduction controls controlled after the end of the jackpot state, and the like may be suggested.

In addition, it is possible to control to a specific state (so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of small hits increases by time reduction control, etc., and the number of times the large winning opening is opened is relatively large, and the number of times the large winning opening is opened is large. In a configuration that can generate a relatively small small hit B, a treasure chest notice is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in a specific state, and a small hit is executed depending on the contents of the treasure box (type and number of items appearing from the treasure box). The configuration may be such that it is suggested which of A and small hit B will be the small hit.

In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as if it were a plurality of variable displays. In such a configuration, the number of treasure chests opened during the treasure chest notice may change according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous production is executed.

(Action effect and modification example of feature part 008SG)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, the contents of the treasure box are lost as the first production mode, and the contents of the treasure box are the treasure as the second production mode which is more advantageous for the player than the first production mode. It is possible to execute the treasure box notice in which the treasure box opening effect is executed as a specific effect, and in the treasure box notice, a plurality of times depending on the detection of a plurality of effect operations by the push button 31B as the motion detection means. If the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) can be executed and the effect operation is detected during the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) in which the contents of the treasure box are lost (first effect mode), the next treasure box is opened. If the production operation is detected during the execution of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) in which the effect can be executed and the contents of the treasure box are treasure (second effect mode), the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is performed. By not executing it, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is restricted, and the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) of the second effect mode, which is relatively advantageous for the player, is performed. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize it, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In the feature unit 008SG, if an effect operation is detected during the execution of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) in which the contents of the treasure box are treasure (second effect mode), the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is performed. By not executing it, the execution of the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is restricted, but at least when the effect operation is detected in such a situation, the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is restricted. The configuration may be such that the execution of the effect) is restricted. For example, when the effect operation is detected during the execution of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) in which the content of the treasure box is a treasure (second effect mode), the operation is executed. While continuing the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) inside, by reducing the display size than usual and executing the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect), the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) can be executed. The configuration may be restricted, and even in such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) of the second effect mode, which is relatively advantageous for the player, so that the effect of the effect is enhanced. Can be done.

Further, although the feature unit 008SG exemplifies a mode in which a specific effect (treasure box opening effect) can be executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of operations by the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a mode other than the push button 31B. An operating means that can be operated by the player may be provided, and a specific effect may be executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of operations by the operating means. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with an operation of a player such as a motion sensor. A detectable detection means may be provided, and a plurality of specific effects may be executed depending on the detection of a plurality of specific actions by the detection means.

Further, in the feature unit 008SG, the treasure box is opened as a specific effect, and the treasure box opening effect in which the effect mode differs depending on the contents of the treasure box is applied. Any configuration may be sufficient as long as it is feasible and can execute a specific effect a plurality of times in response to the detection of a player's movement or operation at least a plurality of times. For example, as a plurality of types of effect modes, an effect mode in which the characters appearing, the background image, the color, the order of the effects, the length of the effects, and the like may be different may be applied. Further, the configuration may be such that the next specific effect can be executed each time the operation is performed once, or the next specific effect can be executed each time the operation is performed a predetermined number of times. Further, as long as the configuration is such that the next specific effect can be executed each time the operation is performed a predetermined number of times, the predetermined number of times may be changed.

Further, in the feature unit 008SG, a specific effect (treasure box opening effect) is executed as a part of the advance notice effect executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, but the reach mode is achieved during the variable display of the decorative pattern. A specific effect may be executed in the reach effect to be executed later, or a specific effect may be executed in the big hit middle effect that notifies the jackpot game state. Further, the configuration is not limited to the one capable of executing a specific effect a plurality of times during one variation display, and a configuration capable of executing a plurality of specific effects over a plurality of variations may be used. Even in a situation where the time reduction control is executed and one fluctuation time is shortened, it is possible to execute one effect over a plurality of fluctuations and execute a plurality of specific effects during that time. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as if it were a plurality of variable displays. The specific effect may be executed a plurality of times, and with such a configuration, the specific effect may be executed a plurality of times during the variable display even during one variable display. You can make it look like you are.

Further, in the feature unit 008SG, from a plurality of types of production modes including a first production mode (loss) and a second production mode (treasure) that is more advantageous to the player than the first production mode, one of the production modes is changed. Although the specific effect (treasure box opening effect) can be executed, the specific effect can be performed by any kind of effect mode from the first effect mode and the second effect mode in which the ratio of execution is lower than that of the first effect mode. In a configuration in which the above can be executed, it is possible to execute a specific effect a plurality of times in response to the detection of a plurality of effect operations, and the effect operation is detected when the specific effect is executed in the first effect mode. If this is done, the next specific effect can be executed, and if an effect operation is detected while the specific effect is being executed in the second effect mode, the execution of the next specific effect is restricted. Also, with such a configuration, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the specific effect of the second effect mode in which the ratio of execution is relatively low. Further, in such a configuration, the second effect mode is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode, but the above effect is exhibited.

In addition, if the first production mode and the second production mode that the player prefers or is happy with than the first production mode (for example, if the first production mode is the "bad" of the fortune, the "daikichi" of the fortune is the second. In a configuration in which a specific effect can be executed in any kind of effect mode (corresponding to the effect mode), the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times in response to the detection of a plurality of effect operations. If the effect operation is detected while the specific effect is being executed in the first effect mode, the next specific effect can be executed, and the effect operation is performed when the specific effect is being executed in the second effect mode. If is detected, the execution of the next specific effect may be restricted. With such a configuration, the player can perform a specific effect of the second effect mode that is relatively preferred or happy by the player. Can be surely recognized. Further, in such a configuration, the second effect mode is not necessarily more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode, and the second effect mode is not necessarily executed at a lower rate than the first effect mode. , The above effect is achieved.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, it takes a period of two operation detection processes (for example, 4 milliseconds) to detect the change from OFF to ON of the push button 31B as the motion detection means. This period is shorter than the time determined according to the open effect, that is, the time required to execute the open effect from the beginning to the end. That is, it is possible to end the running treasure chest opening effect (specific effect) and start the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) by performing the effect operation of the push button 31B after the start of the opening effect. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly proceed with the treasure chest notice consisting of a plurality of treasure chest opening effects.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, when the effect operation is performed by the push button 31B (motion detection means) in the opening effect and the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is started, the treasure box opening effect being executed (the treasure box opening effect (specific effect)). Since the next treasure chest opening effect (specific effect) is started after the specific effect) is completed, the content of the effect can be easily understood without overlapping with the previous treasure box opening effect.

In addition, when the effect operation is detected in the specific effect and the next specific effect is started, the specific effect being executed may not be ended and the next specific effect may be started in parallel. Such a configuration. By doing so, it is possible to smoothly proceed with the production by the production operation of the player, and to confirm the production mode in the specific production before that.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, after the start of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect), the contents of the treasure box (effect mode) become unrecognizable in the opening start effect for a certain period of time. ) Is started for a while, regardless of the actual contents of the treasure box (effect mode), the expectation that the contents of the treasure box is a treasure (second effect mode) can be maintained.

It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the production mode can be recognized immediately after the start of the specific production. In addition, although the production mode is not unrecognizable for a certain period of time after the start of the specific production, the configuration may be difficult to recognize. Even with such a configuration, the period for a while after the start of the specific production is actually Regardless of the production mode of the above, the expectation for the second production mode can be maintained.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, after the start of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect), the effect operation is invalidated in the opening start effect for a certain period of time, and even if the effect operation is performed during this period, the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) Since the specific effect) is not executed, the player can be made to recognize that the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is being executed regardless of the contents of the treasure box (effect mode).

After the start of the specific effect, the period during which the effect operation is invalid does not have to coincide with the period in which the effect mode is unrecognizable or difficult to recognize, and at least the player can recognize that the specific effect is being executed. For a certain period of time, the same effect as described above is obtained.

Further, the effect operation is effective immediately after the start of the specific effect, and the effect operation may be performed during this period to start the next specific effect. , The progress of the specific production becomes smoother.

Further, if the configuration is such that the execution of the next treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is restricted even if the effect operation is performed for at least a certain period of time after the start of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect), the contents of the treasure box (effect mode). Regardless of this, the player can be made to recognize that the treasure box opening effect (specific effect) is being executed. For example, a certain period of time elapses after the start of the treasure box opening effect (specific effect). When the effect operation is operated by, the next treasure box opening effect can be executed by executing the next treasure box opening effect by reducing the display size from the normal while continuing the executing treasure box opening effect. The configuration may be limited, and even with such a configuration, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 008SG, depending on the mode (wooden or metal) of the unopened treasure box (standby effect) displayed in the period until the treasure box notice start effect and the corresponding treasure box open effect (specific effect), after that. The contents of the treasure box (directing mode) in the corresponding treasure box opening production (specific production) are suggested, and the treasure box opening production (specific production) after the running treasure box opening production (specific production) It can be expected that the contents of the corresponding treasure box are treasures (second production mode).

It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the production mode in the subsequent specific production is not suggested in advance. Further, the standby effect mode may be composed of three or more types, and the possibility that the specific effect is the second effect mode may be different depending on the type. Further, at least before the corresponding specific effect, the mode of the standby effect suggests that the subsequent specific effect may be the second effect mode, for example, in the immediately preceding specific effect, the mode of the standby effect is Even if the configuration suggests that the next specific effect may be the second effect mode, the possibility that the next specific effect may be the second effect mode can be expected.

(Explanation of feature 043IW)
Next, the feature unit 043IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 043IW.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 043IW, the game ball is launched toward the game area by operating the ball striking operation handle 30, and the game progresses. , It is an operation means for performing an operation related to the progress of the game. Further, since the ball striking operation handle 30 is provided on the lower right side of the gaming machine, the player operates the ball striking operation handle 30 with his right hand.

In the feature unit 043IW, expressions such as left and right, upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right of the gaming machine are used, but from the player sitting facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. It shows that it is left or right, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right.

In the feature unit 043IW, operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R as operation means that can be operated by the player are provided on the left and right sides of the push buttons 31B at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. In the feature unit 043IW, the operation button provided on the left side is also referred to as a left operation button 043IW001L, and the operation button provided on the right side is also referred to as a right operation button 043IW001R. Further, in the feature portion 043IW, since the ball striking operation handle 30 is provided at the lower right of the gaming machine, the right operation button 043IW001R is provided at a position closer to the ball striking operation handle 30 than the left operation button 043IW001L. Further, in the feature unit 043IW, since the player operates the ball striking operation handle 30 with the right hand, the left operation button 043IW001L and the right operation button 043IW001R are pressed with the left hand. The operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R are provided with push button switches that allow the player to perform a pressing operation. The operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R may be configured not only to be provided with a push button switch capable of being pressed by the player, but also to be provided with a dial capable of being rotated by the player. With such a configuration, the player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

Next, an example of the effect control process processing performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 043IW will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9-2.

In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of steps 043IWSa00 to 043IWSa07 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 image display device 5 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. It should be noted that even if the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by different effect control process processes. good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step 043IWSa00): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. 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 043IWSa01).

Effect symbol variation start process (step 043IWSa01): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Specifically, the display result of the effect pattern, the presence / absence and type of the effect are determined according to the fluctuation pattern command, etc., and the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the effect). The process table in which the process data to be referred to when the control of the speakers 8L, 8R) as the components is executed is set is selected according to the determination result. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step 043IWSa02).

Process during effect symbol fluctuation (step 043IWSa02): Controls the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern based on the process data set in the process table, and monitors the end of the fluctuation 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 fluctuation stop process (step 043IWSa03).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step 043IWSa03): 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 043IWSa04) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step 043IWSa00).

Big hit display process (step 043IWSa04): After the end of the fluctuation time, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step 043IWSa05).

Processing during the round (step 043IWSa05): 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 a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step 043IWSa06). 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 043IWSa07).

Round post-processing (step 043IWSa06): 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 a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step 043IWSa05).

Big hit end effect processing (step 043IWSa07): The image display device 5 performs display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step 043IWSa00).

FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect determination table used when determining the presence / absence and type of the effect in the effect symbol variation start process. Of these, FIG. 9-3 (A) shows a specific example of the effect determination table for non-reach loss. Further, FIG. 9-3 (B) shows a specific example of the effect determination table for out-of-reach. Further, FIG. 9-3 (C) shows a specific example of the effect determination table for big hits. As shown in FIG. 9-3, in each effect determination table, no effect, button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notice effect C, button notification effect A, and button notification effect B are determined. A value has been assigned.

In the feature unit 043IW, it is possible to execute a button effect capable of advancing the effect based on the operation of the operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R during the variable display of the effect symbol. Further, as the button effect, it is possible to execute a button notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit and a button notification effect for notifying whether or not a big hit will occur. Further, the feature unit 043IW can execute three types of button notice effects: button notice effect A, button notice effect B, and button notice effect C. Further, the feature unit 043IW can execute two types of button notification effects, the button notification effect A and the button notification effect B.

The button notice effect A is a button notice effect that is executed at the timing before the reach in the case of a non-reach variable display or a variable display accompanied by reach, and the effect can be advanced based on the operation to the left operation button 043IW001L. .. Further, the button advance notice effect B is a button advance notice effect that is executed at the timing of the first half of the reach and can proceed with the effect based on the operation of the left operation button 043IW001L. Further, the button advance notice effect C is a button advance notice effect that is executed at the timing of the first half of the reach and can proceed with the effect based on the operation of the right operation button 043IW001R. In the feature unit 043IW, when the left operation button 043IW001L is operated in the button advance notice effect A and the button advance notice effect B using the left operation button 043IW001L, a character display such as "chance!" Is displayed as a notice display on the image display device 5. Is displayed. Further, in the button notice effect C using the right operation button 043IW001R, when the right operation button 043IW001R is operated, a character display such as "super heat!" Is displayed as a notice display on the image display device 5.

The button notification effect A is a button notification effect that is executed at the timing of the latter half of the reach and can proceed with the effect based on the operation of the left operation button 043IW001L. Further, the button notification effect B is a button notification effect that is executed at the timing of the latter half of the reach and can proceed with the effect based on the operation of the right operation button 043IW001R. In the feature unit 043IW, when the button notification effect A or the button notification effect B is executed in the variable display that becomes a big hit, when the left operation button 043IW001L or the right operation button 043IW001R is operated, the image display device 5 displays the image. A character display such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as a big hit notification display, and it is notified that a big hit will occur. Further, when the button notification effect A or the button notification effect B is executed in the variable display that is out of alignment, when the left operation button 043IW001L or the right operation button 043IW001R is operated, the image display device 5 displays "out of order notification display". A character display such as "Sorry!" Is displayed, and it is notified that it will be out of order.

In the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), when the right operation button 043IW001R is used, the button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) is more than the button effect. The button effect (button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) using the left operation button 043IW001L has more determination values allocated. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the probability of losing the jackpot is extremely high as compared with the jackpot. Therefore, in the feature unit 043IW, the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L is executed more frequently than the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R. It is configured as follows.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when a big hit occurs, a button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L (button advance notice effect A, button advance notice effect B, button notification effect A). The button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 043IW001R has more determination values allocated than the button effect. Therefore, in the feature unit 043IW, when the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than the case where the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L is executed. It's getting higher.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3, a button using the left operation button 043IW001L during non-reach (non-reach variation display, or timing before reach in the case of variation display with reach). While only the effect (button notice effect A) can be executed, the button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 043IW001R can also be executed during the reach. Therefore, in the feature unit 043IW, when the reach effect during the variable display is being executed, it is easier to execute the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R than when the reach effect is not being executed. ..

It should be noted that the feature unit 043IW shows a case in which only the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L can be executed during non-reach, but the right operation button 043IW001R is used with a low probability even during non-reach. The button effect may be configured to be executable. At least, when the reach effect is being executed, the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R may be more easily executed than when the reach effect is not being executed.

Further, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where a button notice effect or a button notification effect is executed as an effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbol, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, various advance notice effects such as step-up advance notice effect, character advance notice effect, character advance notice effect, and group advance notice effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3, one of the five types of button effects, button notice effects A to C and button notification effects A and B, is produced by one lottery. The case where it is configured to be feasible is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the button notice effects A to C and the button notification effects A and B are configured to be determined by separate lottery, and one button notice effect and any one button notification effect are displayed in one variable display. And may be configured to be feasible, and various determination modes are conceivable.

9-4 to 9-6 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step 043IWSa02) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer that measures the execution period of each process (step 043IWSb01), and also measures the variation time according to the variation pattern. The value of is subtracted by 1 (step 043IWSb02).

Next, when the process timer times out (step 043IWSb03), the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 043IWSb04). 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 043IWSb05).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the button advance notice effect executing flags is set (step 043IWSb06). The button advance notice effect executing flag is a flag indicating that the button advance notice effect is being executed, and is set in step 043IWSb15 described later. If neither of the button advance notice effect executing flags is set (that is, the button advance notice effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 is the pre-effect that is executed before the button advance effect or the button notification effect. It is confirmed whether or not the pre-production execution flag indicating that the process is being executed is set (step 043IWSb07).

If the pre-effect execution flag is not set (that is, the pre-effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-effect before the button advance effect (). Step 043IWSb08). Whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer. In step 043IWSb08, for example, in the case where it is decided to execute the button notice effect A, in the case of the variable display accompanied by the reach, the start timing of the pre-effect is set at the timing before the reach. Whether or not it is determined. Further, for example, when it is decided to execute the button advance notice effect B or the button advance notice effect C, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the advance effect is reached at the timing of the first half of the reach.

If it is the start timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts the pre-effect according to the operation target button on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb09). For example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is started. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pre-effect execution running flag (step 043IWSb10). Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb21.

If the pre-effect executing flag is set (that is, if the pre-effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect (step 043IWSb11). Whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer. If it is the end timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-effect on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb12).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation promotion display corresponding to the operation target button on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb13). For example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is started.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 starts outputting the operation promotion voice according to the operation target button (step 043IWSb14). For example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the left speaker 8L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 8R is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-effect execution running flag and sets the button notice effect execution flag according to the type of the button notice effect (step 043IWSb15). For example, if the execution of the button notice effect A is decided, the execution flag of the button notice effect A is set, and if the execution of the button notice effect B is decided, the button notice effect B is executed. If the middle flag is set and the execution of the button advance notice effect C is decided, the button advance notice effect C executing flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb21.

If any of the button advance notice effect execution flags is set (that is, if any of the button advance notice effects is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation target button is on. Confirm (step 043IWSb16). For example, when the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the left operation button 043IW001L has been input. Further, for example, when the button advance notice effect C is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the right operation button 043IW001R has been input. When the operation target button is detected to be turned on, the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb17) and ends the output of the operation promotion sound (step 043IWSb18).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notice display according to the type of button notice effect on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb19). For example, when the button notice effect A or the button notice effect B is being executed, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "chance!" As a notice display. Further, for example, when the button notice effect C is being executed, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "super heat !!" as a notice display. Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the set button advance notice effect executing flag (step 043IWSb20). Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb21.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the promotion display changing flag indicating that the display mode of the operation promotion display is being changed is set (step 043IWSb21). If the promotion display changing flag is not set (that is, if the display mode of the operation promotion display is not being changed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any of the button notification effect executing flags is set. Confirm (step 043IWSb22). The button notification effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the button notification effect is being executed, and is set in step 043IWSb31 described later. Any button notification effect execution flag is set. If it is not set (that is, if the button notification effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-effect execution executing flag is set (step 043IWSb23).

If the pre-effect execution flag is not set (that is, the pre-effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-effect before the button notification effect (that is, if the pre-effect is not being executed). Step 043IWSb24). Whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer. In step 043IWSb24, it is determined whether or not the pre-production start timing is reached at the timing of the latter half of the reach.

If it is the start timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts the pre-effect according to the operation target button on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb25). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is started. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pre-effect execution running flag (step 043IWSb26). Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb44.

If the pre-effect executing flag is set (that is, if the pre-effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect (step 043IWSb27). Whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer. If it is the end timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-effect on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb28).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation promotion display corresponding to the operation target button on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb29). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is started.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 starts outputting the operation promotion voice according to the operation target button (step 043IWSb30). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the left speaker 8L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 8R is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-effect execution executing flag and sets the button notification effect execution flag according to the type of the button notification effect (step 043IWSb31). For example, if the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, the button notification effect A executing flag is set, and if the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, the button notification effect B is executed. Set the medium flag. Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb44.

If any of the button notification effect execution flags is set (that is, if any button notification effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation target button is on. Confirm (step 043IWSb32). For example, when the button notification effect A is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the left operation button 043IW001L has been input. Further, for example, when the button notification effect B is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the right operation button 043IW001R has been input.

When the operation target button is detected to be turned on, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display during execution is a big hit (step 043IWSb33). Whether or not the variable display is a big hit is, for example, whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not it is a small hit, and whether or not the display result specification command indicating the big hit type indicates a big hit. Can be determined by checking. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 to a display mode corresponding to the big hit (step 043IWSb34). On the other hand, if it is not a variable display that is a big hit (that is, if it is a variable display that is a big hit), the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 according to the deviation. The mode is changed (step 043IWSb35).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 ends the output of the operation promotion sound (step 043IWSb36). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the set button notification effect executing flag and sets the promotion display changing flag (step 043IWSb37). Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb44.

If the promotion display changing flag is set (that is, if the display mode of the operation promotion display is being changed), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has finished the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display. (Step 043IWSb38). Whether or not the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display has expired can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer. If the change display period has ended, the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb39).

In the feature unit 043IW, the output of the operation promotion voice ends at the timing when the operation target button is operated, and the operation promotion voice is not output while the display mode of the operation promotion display is changing. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it is configured to output the operation promotion voice even while the display mode of the operation promotion display is changed, and the output of the operation promotion voice is also configured to end when the change display period ends and the operation promotion display ends. You may.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display during execution is a big hit (step 043IWSb40). It should be noted that whether or not the variable display is a big hit can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not the above-mentioned display result designation command indicates a big hit. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit notification display on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb41). On the other hand, if it is not a fluctuation display that is a big hit (that is, if it is a fluctuation display that is a loss), the effect control CPU 120 displays the deviation notification display on the image display device 5 (step 043IWSb42). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the promotion display changing flag (step 043IWSb43). Then, the process proceeds to step 043IWSb44.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 043IWSa03), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step 043IWSb45).

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step 043IWSa03) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 first erases the notice display and the notification display (big hit notification display, loss notification display) on the image display device 5 if they are displayed (step 043IWSc00).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step 043IWSc01). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 043IWSc05. In the feature unit 043IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step 043IWSc04. 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 displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step 043IWSc02 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step 043IWSc05.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to confirm and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step). 043IWSc02). When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step 043IWSc02 (that is, when the outlier symbol is displayed) (N in step 043IWSc03), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 043IWSc11.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 043IWSc02 (Y in step 043IWSc03), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 043IWSc04) and specifies the start of the big hit game. Whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received or the small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit start designation command that specifies the start of the small hit game has been received is set. Is confirmed (step 043IWSc05). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 043IWSc06) and selects the process table according to the fanfare effect. (Step 043IWSc07). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the set flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 043IWSc08), and follows the contents of the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed (step 043IWSc09). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (043IWSa04) (step 043IWSc10).

When it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is performed (N in step 043IWSc03), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (043IWSa00). Update to (step 043IWSc11).

Next, an effect mode of the button notice effect will be described. 9-8 to 9-10 are explanatory views for explaining the effect mode of the button notice effect. Of these, FIG. 9-8 shows, as an example, an effect mode of the button notice effect A. Further, FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10 show an effect mode of the button notice effect C as an example. In addition, in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

First, the effect mode of the button notice effect A will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-8. When the button notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (1), the start timing of the pre-effect is when the image display device 5 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (2), the pre-effect is started in the image display device 5 (see step 043IWSb09). In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (2), as a preliminary effect, images 043IW300 and 043IW301 (so that the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images that imitate operation buttons with low transmittance from the left and right sides of the display screen of the image display device 5. The display is performed so that an image of the above mode appears, and the images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen, respectively. In this case, the button notice effect A is executed, and since the operation target button is the left operation button 043IW001L, the moving speed of the left image 043IW300 is slow, the moving speed of the right image 043IW301 is fast, and the center of the display screen. On the left side, the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an aspect, in the feature unit 043IW, when the button notice effect A is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is executed.

In addition, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 (2) to (4), when the pre-effect is started, the variable display of the effect symbol is displayed as an image during the execution of the pre-effect and the button notice effect. It is assumed that the display is reduced in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 5.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9 to 9-13 described later, a button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L or a button using the right operation button 043IW001R is executed. Regardless of whether or not the effect is executed, the display position for reducing and displaying the variable display of the effect symbol is the same (in this example, the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5).

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are united to form one operation button on the left side of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the end timing of the pre-production is reached, FIG. 9-8. As shown in (3), the operation promotion display is started in the image display device 5 (see step 043IWSb13). In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (3), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and "Press the left button! Character display 043IW304 such as "is displayed. In such an embodiment, the feature unit 043IW displays an image 043IW302 imitating an operation button and an image 043IW303 imitating a left hand to the left of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the left operation button 043IW001L. When the button notice effect A is executed by displaying the character display 043IW304 prompting the operation, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is displayed.

In the feature unit 043IW, the case where the character display 043IW304 is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 is shown, but not limited to such an aspect, the character display 043IW304 is also displayed as an image. It may be configured to display on the left side of the center of the display screen of the device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (3), when the button notice effect A is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the left speaker 8L is started (see step 043IWSb14). For example, a voice such as "Please press the left button" is output from the left speaker 8L.

Then, when the player presses the left operation button 043IW001L, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (4), the operation promotion display is terminated and the output of the operation promotion sound is terminated (see steps 043IWSb17 and 043IWSb18), and the image is displayed. A notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed in the device 5 (see step 043IWSb19). In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (4), there is a case where the character display 043IW305 such as "chance!" Is displayed according to the button notice effect A.

Next, the effect mode of the button notice effect C will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10. When executing the button notice effect C, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), when the image display device 5 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, the left effect symbol is first executed. Is stopped and displayed, and then the same symbol as the left effect symbol (in this example, symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol, and as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), the reach is reached. It shall be.

Next, at the start timing of the pre-effect in the first half of the reach, the pre-effect is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-9 (3) (see step 043IWSb09). In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (3), as a preliminary effect, images 043IW300 and 043IW301 (so that the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images that imitate operation buttons with low transmittance from the left and right sides of the display screen of the image display device 5. The display is performed so that an image of the above mode appears, and the images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen, respectively. In this case, the button notice effect C is executed, and since the operation target button is the right operation button 043IW001R, the moving speed of the left image 043IW300 is fast, the moving speed of the right image 043IW301 is slow, and the center of the display screen. On the far right, the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an aspect, in the feature unit 043IW, when the button notice effect C is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is executed.

In addition, in the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (3), (4) and 9-10 (5), when the pre-effect is started, during the execution of the pre-effect and the button notice effect, The variable display of the effect symbol shall be reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5.

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are united to form one operation button on the right side of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the end timing of the pre-production is reached, FIG. 9-9. As shown in (4), the operation promotion display is started in the image display device 5 (see step 043IWSb13). In the example shown in FIG. 9-9 (4), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and "Press the right button! Character display 043IW306 such as "is displayed. In such an embodiment, the feature unit 043IW displays an image 043IW302 imitating an operation button and an image 043IW303 imitating a left hand to the right of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the right operation button 043IW001R. When the button notice effect C is executed by displaying the character display 043IW306 prompting the operation, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is displayed.

In the feature unit 043IW, the case where the character display 043IW306 is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 is shown, but not limited to such an aspect, the character display 043IW306 is also displayed as an image. It may be configured to display on the right side of the center of the display screen of the device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (4), when the button notice effect C is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 8R is started (see step 043IWSb14). For example, a voice such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 8R.

Then, when the player presses the right operation button 043IW001R, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (5), the operation promotion display is terminated and the output of the operation promotion sound is terminated (see steps 043IWSb17 and 043IWSb18), and the image is displayed. A notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed in the device 5 (see step 043IWSb19). In the example shown in FIG. 9-10 (5), there is a case where the character display 043IW307 such as "super heat !!" is displayed according to the button notice effect C.

When the button notice effect B is executed, it is executed in the same manner. For example, when the button notice effect B is executed, after the reach is reached as in FIGS. 9-9 (1) and (2), the start timing of the pre-effect in the first half of the reach comes in FIG. 9-8 (2). ), The pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is executed, and the operation promotion display and the operation promotion voice are output according to the left operation button 043IW001L in the same manner as in FIG. 9-8 (3). It is executed, and the notice display is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 9-8 (4).

The feature unit 043IW shows a case in which the notice display is not displayed when the player does not operate in the button notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the player's operation is not performed, the notice display such as "chance!" Or "super heat !!" may not be displayed at all, or the player's operation may not be performed. Even in such a case, the notice display may be displayed based on the elapse of the operation valid period.

Next, an effect mode of the button notification effect will be described. 9-11 to 9-13 are explanatory views for explaining an effect mode of the button notification effect. Note that FIGS. 9-11 to 9-13 show an effect mode of the button notification effect B as an example. Further, in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-13, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

When the button notification effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), when the image display device 5 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, the left effect symbol is first executed. Is stopped and displayed, and then the same symbol as the left effect symbol (in this example, symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol, and as shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), the reach is reached. It shall be.

Next, at the start timing of the pre-effect in the latter half of the reach, the pre-effect is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-11 (3) (see step 043IWSb25). In the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (3), as a preliminary effect, images 043IW300 and 043IW301 (so that the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images that imitate operation buttons with low transmittance from the left and right sides of the display screen of the image display device 5. The display is performed so that an image of the above mode appears, and the images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen, respectively. In this case, the button notification effect B is executed, and since the operation target button is the right operation button 043IW001R, the moving speed of the left image 043IW300 is fast, the moving speed of the right image 043IW301 is slow, and the center of the display screen. On the far right, the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an aspect, in the feature unit 043IW, when the button notification effect B is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is executed.

In the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-11 (3), (4), 9-12 (5), (6) and 9-13 (5), (6), the pre-production is performed. When started, the variable display of the effect symbol shall be reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the pre-effect and the button notification effect.

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are united to form one operation button on the right side of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the end timing of the pre-production is reached, FIG. 9-11. As shown in (4), the operation promotion display is started in the image display device 5 (see step 043IWSb29). In the example shown in FIG. 9-11 (4), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and "Press the right button! Character display 043IW306 such as "is displayed. In such an embodiment, the feature unit 043IW displays the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand to the right of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the right operation button 043IW001R. When the button notification effect B is executed by displaying the character display 043IW306 prompting the operation, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (4), when the button notification effect B is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 8R is started (see step 043IWSb30). For example, a voice such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 8R.

Then, if the player presses the right operation button 043IW001R and the variable display becomes a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (5), the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The display mode is changed according to the jackpot (see step 043IWSb34). In the example shown in FIG. 9-12 (5), the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is erased, and the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is displayed in rainbow (for example, the display colors are displayed in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, etc.). The display is changed to change), and the entire display screen of the image display device 5 is changed to a light rainbow display. Further, in the variable display of the effect symbol that is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 after finishing the output of the operation promotion sound (see step 043IWSb36), the effect symbol in the middle is set to the left and right effect symbols. Temporary stop display is performed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7").

Next, when the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display is terminated, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (6), the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is erased and the operation promotion display is terminated (see step 043IWSb39). , The big hit notification display is displayed on the image display device 5 (see step 043IWSb41). In the example shown in FIG. 9-12 (6), the case where the character display 043IW308 such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as the jackpot notification display is shown. Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (7), the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed again on the image display device 5, and the jackpot symbol (in this example, the symbol “777”” is displayed. Combination) is confirmed and displayed.

On the other hand, if the variable display is off when the player presses the right operation button 043IW001R, the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-13 (5). The mode is changed to a display mode according to the deviation (see step 043IWSb35). In the example shown in FIG. 9-13 (5), the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is erased, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white, and the display mode is changed so that the operation button is cracked. .. Further, the entire display screen of the image display device 5 is changed to a light black-and-white display. Further, in the variable display of the effect symbol that is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 after finishing the output of the operation promotion sound (see step 043IWSb36), the effect symbol in the middle is set to the left and right effect symbols. Temporary stop display is performed with a different symbol (in this example, symbol "6").

Next, when the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display is terminated, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (6), the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is erased and the operation promotion display is terminated (see step 043IWSb39). , The image display device 5 displays the disconnection notification display (see step 043IWSb42). In the example shown in FIG. 9-13 (6), the case where the character display 043IW309 such as "Sorry!" Is displayed as the disconnection notification display is shown. Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (7), the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed again on the image display device 5, and the reach-off symbol (in this example, the symbol “767”” is displayed. Combination) is confirmed and displayed.

In the feature unit 043IW, even when the display mode of the operation promotion display is changed to the rainbow display or the black-and-white display and the cracked display, the display color of the reduced display is always the same. It is assumed that they are the same color (for example, the symbol "7" is always displayed in gold, the other odd symbols are always displayed in red, and the even symbols are always displayed in blue).

Even when the button notification effect A is executed, the only difference is that the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed to the left of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is executed in the same manner as in 9-11 to 9-13.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, as already described, in the case of a big hit, many determination values are obtained for the button notification effect B in which the right operation button 043IW001R is used as the operation target button, as shown in FIG. 9-3. Many determination values are assigned to the button notification effect A for which the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target when the left operation button 043IW001L is assigned. Therefore, as a result, the ratio of changing to the rainbow display is high when the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is displayed, and the black and white display is displayed when the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L is displayed. Moreover, the rate of change to the crack display is high.

It should be noted that the feature unit 043IW shows a case in which the jackpot notification display and the miss notification display are not displayed when the player does not operate in the button notification effect, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, even when the player's operation is not performed, the jackpot notification display or the loss notification display may be displayed based on the elapse of the operation validity period. Further, for example, in the variable display that becomes a big hit, when the player does not operate, the relief effect is executed after the disengagement notification display is displayed once based on the elapse of the operation valid period, and the big hit is obtained. It may be configured to notify that it will be.

(Functional part 043IW action effect and modification example)
As described above, according to the feature unit 043IW, the game progress operation means for performing the operation related to the progress of the game (in this example, the ball striking operation handle 30) and the effect operation means for performing the operation related to the effect (in this example). In this example, an operation button 043IW001L, 043IW001R) is provided, and an operation effect (in this example, a button notice effect and a button notification effect) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation of the effect operation means can be executed. Further, the effect operation means includes a first effect operation means (in this example, the left operation button 043IW001L) and a second effect operation means (in this example) provided at a position closer to the game progress operation means than the first effect operation means. Then, the right operation button 043IW001R) is included. Further, as the operation effect, the first operation effect (in this example, the button advance notice effect A, the button advance notice effect B, the button notification effect A) and the second operation effect that can proceed the effect based on the operation to the first effect operation means. It is possible to execute a second operation effect (in this example, button notice effect C, button notification effect B) that allows the effect to proceed based on the operation of the effect operation means, and the first operation effect is higher than the second operation effect. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), when the right operation button 043IW001R is used, a button effect (button notice effect C, button notification) is executed. The button effect (button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) using the left operation button 043IW001L has more determination values than the effect B)). Therefore, since the frequency of the operation effect is set according to the position of the effect operation means, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. That is, the effect operation of the one that is provided at a position away from the game progress operation means and is easy to operate with the hand (left hand in this example) opposite to the hand (right hand in this example) that operates the game progress operation means. Since the first operation effect of operating the means is executed more frequently, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In addition, by increasing the frequency of operation of the effect operating means that is easier to operate with the hand (left hand in this example) opposite to the hand (right hand in this example) that operates the game progress operating means, the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the operation of the operating means from being hindered.

The feature unit 043IW shows a case where two operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R are applied as a plurality of effect operation means, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a push button 31B and a stick controller 31A capable of tilting operation may be applied as a plurality of effect operation means. Further, as the effect operation means, for example, a jog dial, a cross key, a touch panel, or the like may be provided, and various modes can be considered.

In addition, in the feature unit 043IW, as an example of the effect operation means that is easy to operate with the left hand opposite to the person who operates the ball striking operation handle 30, a form in which the distance from the ball striking operation handle 30 is far is shown. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, even when a plurality of operating means are located at the same distance from the ball striking operation handle 30, when the operating methods are different from each other, the operating means provided so as to perform an upward pressing operation (for example, When the push button 31B) and the operating means (for example, the stick controller 31A) provided to perform the tilting operation are provided, the pressing operation is easy to operate with the left hand, and the tilting operation is operated with the left hand slightly. Since it is considered difficult, the operation frequency may be designed so that the pressing operation is frequently performed. In addition, when the operation method is configured to provide an operation means for performing a twisting operation or a pulling operation, the operation effect is performed according to the ease of operation of each operation means with the left hand. It may be configured to design the execution frequency. As described above, the execution frequency of the operation effect may be designed in some form according to the ease of operation with the left hand, regardless of the distance from the ball striking operation handle 30.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, it is possible to control the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state), and when the second operation effect is executed, it is compared with the case where the first operation effect is executed. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when a big hit occurs, a button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L (button notice effect A, button notice) The button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 043IW001R has more determination values allocated than the effect B and button notification effect A). Therefore, the second operation effect that operates the effect operation means that is difficult to operate with the hand (left hand in this example) opposite to the hand that operates the game progress operation means (right hand in this example) is opposite. Since the degree of expectation is high, the effect of the production can be further enhanced.

The feature unit 043IW shows a case where the expectation for a big hit (big hit reliability) is higher when the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R is executed, but it is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, in the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R, the degree of expectation for reach and probability variation jackpot (reach expectation degree and probability variation expectation degree) may be higher.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, when the reach effect is being executed while the variable display is being executed, it is easier to execute the second operation effect than when the reach effect is not being executed (in this example, it is easier to execute the second operation effect). As shown in FIG. 9-3, during non-reach (non-reach variable display, or timing before reach in the case of variable display accompanied by reach), a button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L (button notice effect A). While only can be executed, the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) can also be executed during reach). Therefore, when the reach effect is being executed, the player often does not operate the game progress operation means paying attention to the effect, so that the hand that dares to operate the game progress operation means (in this example, the right hand). ) Is easier to execute the second operation effect of operating the effect operation means which is difficult to operate with the hand on the opposite side (left hand in this example), so that the effect can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, it is possible to execute a promotion effect (in this example, display of operation promotion display and output of operation promotion sound) for promoting operation to the effect operation means. Further, as a promotion effect, it is possible to execute an effect for promoting an operation using a hand (left hand in this example) opposite to the hand (right hand in this example) used for operating the game progress operation means. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 (3), 9-9 (4), and 9-11 (4), which of the left operation button 043IW001L and the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button. Regardless of whether or not, the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is displayed). Therefore, the promotion effect can be executed in a manner that does not hinder the operation of the game progress operation means.

In the feature unit 043IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 (3), 9-9 (4) and 9-11 (4), the left hand is used by displaying the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand. It shows the case of facilitating the operation, but is not limited to such a mode. For example, instead of displaying the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand, or by displaying a character display such as "Press with the left hand!" In addition to displaying the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand, the operation using the left hand is promoted. It may be configured to do so.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, the first operation means (in this example, the left operation button 043IW001L) provided at a predetermined position (in this example, the left side of the push button 31B) and a specific position (in this example) different from the predetermined position ( In this example, a second operating means (in this example, the right operating button 043IW001R) provided on the right side of the push button 31B is provided. Further, it is possible to execute the first operation effect (in this example, the button advance notice effect A, the button advance notice effect B, and the button notification effect A) in which the effect can be advanced based on the operation to the first operation means, and the second operation. It is possible to execute the second operation effect (in this example, the button notice effect C and the button notification effect B) in which the effect can be advanced based on the operation of the means. Further, when the first operation effect is executed, the first promotion effect for promoting the operation to the first operation means (in this example, the display of the operation promotion display and the operation promotion voice corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L). (Output) can be executed, and when the second operation effect is executed, the second promotion effect (in this example, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R) for promoting the operation to the second operation means is displayed. Display and output of operation promotion voice) can be executed. Further, the first promotion effect can be executed according to the predetermined position (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (3), the operation button is moved to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. The imitated image 043IW302 and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed, and the operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 8L), and the second promotion effect can be executed according to the specific position (in this example, the figure). As shown in 9-9 (4) and FIG. 9-11 (4), the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed to the right from the center of the display screen of the effect display device, and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand is displayed on the right. The operation promotion sound is output from the speaker 8R). Therefore, since the promotion effect is executed according to the position of the operating means, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, it is possible to execute an effect (in this example, the display of the operation promotion display) including the display of the promotion display for promoting the operation. Further, when the first promotion effect is executed, the effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to a predetermined position in the display area is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (3)). , Image 043IW302 imitating an operation button and image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the left side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device). An effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to the position is executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (4) and 9-11 (4), right from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. The image 043IW302 imitating the operation button and the image 043IW303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the side). Therefore, since the promotion effect by the promotion display according to the position of the operating means is executed, the promotion effect can be preferably executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, it is possible to execute an effect (in this example, an output of the operation promotion sound) including the output of the promotion sound for promoting the operation. Further, when the first promotion effect is executed, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position corresponding to a predetermined position is executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (3), from the left speaker 8L. When the operation promotion sound is output) and the second promotion effect is executed, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position corresponding to a specific position is executed (in this example, FIGS. 9-9 (4) and FIGS. As shown in 9-11 (4), the operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 8R). Therefore, since the promotion effect by outputting the promotion sound according to the position of the operating means is executed, the promotion effect can be preferably executed.

In the feature unit 043IW, as an operation promotion notification corresponding to the left operation button 043IW001L and an operation promotion notification according to the right operation button 043IW001R, an image imitating the operation button to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device, respectively. Image 043IW302 imitating the left hand and 043IW303, outputting operation promotion sound from the left speaker 8L, image imitating the operation button to the right from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 043IW302 and the image imitating the left hand Although the case where 043IW303 is displayed and the operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 8R is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the area around the left operation button 043IW001L may be vibrated to perform an operation promotion notification, or the area around the right operation button 043IW001R may be vibrated to perform an operation promotion notification. Further, for example, the lamps and LEDs provided around the left operation button 043IW001L are emitted to emit light for operation promotion notification, and the lamps and LEDs provided around the right operation button 043IW001R are emitted to emit light to perform operation promotion notification. You may do it. Any form can be used as long as it can perform operation promotion notification according to the positions of the left operation button 043IW001L and the right operation button 043IW001R.

Further, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where the operation promotion sound is output only from the left speaker 8L and no sound is output from the right speaker 8R when the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L is executed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the left speaker 8L outputs sound at 100% volume, while the right speaker 8R outputs sound at 20% volume, and the left speaker 8L outputs sound at a louder volume than the right speaker 8R. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where the operation promotion sound is output only from the right speaker 8R and no sound is output from the left speaker 8L when the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R is executed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the right speaker 8R outputs sound at 100% volume, while the left speaker 8L outputs sound at 20% volume, and the right speaker 8R outputs sound at a volume higher than that of the left speaker 8L. It may be configured as follows.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, prior effects (in this example, FIGS. 9-8 (2), 9-9 (3) and 9-) are performed before the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed. The pre-production shown in 11 (3)) can be executed. Further, when the first promotion effect is executed, the pre-effect according to a predetermined position can be executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (2), the moving speed of the image 043IW300 on the left side is high. The moving speed of the image 043IW301 on the right side is slow, and the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are combined to form one operation button on the left side of the center of the display screen), and the second promotion effect is executed. In this case, it is possible to execute a pre-effect according to a specific effect (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (3) and 9-11 (3), the moving speed of the image 043IW300 on the left side is The moving speed of the image 043IW301 on the right side is fast, and the two images 043IW300 and 043IW301 are combined to form one operation button on the right side of the center of the display screen). Therefore, since the pre-effect is executed according to the position of the operating means, the pre-effect can be preferably executed.

The feature unit 043IW shows a case where the pre-effect is executed in both the button notice effect and the button notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the pre-effect may be executed before the operation promotion display is displayed only when the button notification effect is executed. Alternatively, conversely, for example, the pre-effect may be executed before the operation promotion display is displayed only when the button notice effect is executed.

Further, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where the mode of the pre-effect is different between the case of executing the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L and the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R. The pre-effect may be executed according to a common mode between the case of executing the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L and the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R will be executed.

Further, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where the pre-effect is always executed before the button effect (in this example, the button notice effect and the button notification effect) is executed. I can't be limited. For example, by determining the presence or absence of the pre-effect by a lottery process based on a random number, the pre-effect may or may not be executed before the button effect. In this case, for example, the ratio of the button effect using the left operation button 043IW001L and the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R is configured to be different depending on whether or not the pre-effect is executed. You may. For example, when the pre-effect is executed, the ratio of the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R to be executed is increased, so that the expectation that the button effect using the right operation button 043IW001R is executed is increased. It may be configured as.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, an operation effect (button notice effect, button notification effect in this example) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation to the operation means (operation buttons 043IW001L, 043IW001R in this example) is executed. It is possible. Further, when the operation effect is executed, the operation buttons shown in the special display (in this example, FIGS. 9-8 (3), 9-9 (4), and 9-11 (4)) imitating the operation means. The image 043IW302) imitating the above can be displayed, and the display of the special display can be terminated based on the operation of the operating means while the special display is being displayed (in this example, the figure). As shown in 9-12 (5) and (6) and FIGS. 9-13 (5) and (6), when the operation buttons 043IW001L and 043IW001R are operated, the operation is performed after changing the display mode of the operation promotion display. End the promotion display). Further, it is possible to end the display of the special display by different end modes depending on whether the state is controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) or not (in this example, the big hit). In the variable display, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is changed to the rainbow display as shown in FIG. 9-12 (5), and then the operation button is imitated as shown in FIG. 9-12 (6). The image 043IW302 is erased to end the operation promotion display, the jackpot notification display is displayed, and in the variable display that is out of alignment, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white as shown in FIG. 9-13 (5). After changing the display mode so that the operation buttons are displayed and the operation buttons are cracked, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (6), the image 043IW302 imitating the operation buttons is erased to end the operation promotion display, and the display is disengaged. Display the notification display). Therefore, since the end mode of the special display differs depending on whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, as an operation effect, a notification effect (in this example, a button notification effect) for notifying whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state can be executed. In addition, when a notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a button notification effect for displaying a jackpot notification shown in FIG. 9-12 (6)) is executed, a special display is displayed. Based on the fact that the operating means is operated while the operating means is being operated, the special display is changed to a display mode corresponding to being controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (5)). The image 043IW302 that imitates the operation button is changed to the rainbow display), and the notification effect of notifying that the control is not performed in an advantageous state (in this example, the button notification effect of displaying the off-axis notification shown in FIG. 9-13 (6)) is provided. When executed, the special display is changed to a display mode corresponding to the fact that the operation means is operated while the special display is displayed (in this example, the figure). As shown in 9-13 (5), the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white, and the display mode is changed so that the operation button is cracked). Therefore, since the end mode of the special display differs depending on whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

In the feature unit 043IW, in the variable display that is a big hit, a rainbow display is performed as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, and a character display such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as the big hit notification display. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, a specific character (for example, a ally character) may be displayed in an image imitating an operation button, a movable member may be operated, or a ally character may enter a battle. A jackpot notification display may be performed by displaying a winning display, and various modes are conceivable.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, in the variable display that is out of alignment, a black-and-white display and a crack display are performed as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, and a character display such as "Sorry!" Is displayed as an out-of-order notification display. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, only black-and-white display or crack display is performed, a specific character (for example, an enemy character) is displayed in an image imitating an operation button, or an ally. It is possible to display an out-of-order notification by displaying such that the character of the character is defeated in the battle, and various modes are conceivable.

Further, in the feature unit 043IW, the case where the jackpot notification display is performed in a one-to-one relationship in the fluctuation display that is a big hit and the deviation notification display is performed in a one-to-one relationship in the fluctuation display that is a loss is not necessarily 1. It is not necessary to display the big hit notification or the miss notification display in a one-to-one relationship. For example, even in the case of a variable display that is a big hit, the operation promotion display is terminated after changing the display mode of the operation promotion display to black-and-white display and crack display based on the operation of the operation target button. It is also possible to display the disengagement notification once, and then further execute the relief effect so that there is an effect pattern that becomes a big hit.

Further, the feature unit 043IW shows a case where the display mode of the operation promotion display (in this example, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button) is changed regardless of whether the fluctuation display is a big hit or the fluctuation display is a miss. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and the display aspect of the operation promotion display may be changed only by either one of the variable display which is a big hit and the variable display which is an outlier. For example, as a modification, the gaming machine may be configured as follows.

As an operation effect in the modified example, it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, a button notification effect) for notifying whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state. Further, when a notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a button notification effect for displaying a jackpot notification shown in FIG. 9-12 (6)) is executed, a special display is displayed. Occasionally, the display of the special display is terminated based on the operation of the operating means, and when the display of the special display is terminated, the notification effect is executed (for example, an operation as shown in FIG. 9-12 (5)). The operation promotion display is immediately terminated without changing the display mode of the image 043IW302 imitating a button, and the jackpot notification display shown in FIG. 9-12 (6) is performed). On the other hand, when the notification effect for notifying that the control is not controlled in an advantageous state (for example, the button notification effect for displaying the disconnection notification shown in FIG. 9-13 (6)) is executed, when the special display is displayed. The display mode of the special display is changed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, the image 043IW302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white and the operation button is displayed as in FIG. 9-13 (5). Change the display mode so that the image is cracked). If the configuration is based on such a modification, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state, and it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect.

In the above modified example, based on the operation of the operation target button, the operation promotion display is immediately terminated without changing the display mode of the operation promotion display in the variable display that becomes a big hit, and the big hit notification display is displayed. On the other hand, in the variable display that is out of the way, after changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, the operation promotion display is terminated and the out-of-order notification display is performed. After changing the display mode of the promotion display, the operation promotion display is terminated and the jackpot notification display is performed. On the other hand, in the variable display that is out of alignment, the operation promotion display is immediately terminated without changing the display mode of the operation promotion display. It may be configured to display the disconnection notification.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, as an operation effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect (in this example, a button notice effect) that announces the possibility of being controlled in an advantageous state. In addition, when the advance notice effect is executed, the display of the special display is terminated based on the operation of the operating means while the special display is displayed, regardless of whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, when the button notice effect is executed, the operations as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (5) and 9-13 (5) are performed. The operation promotion display is immediately terminated and the notice display is displayed without changing the display mode of the image 043IW302 that imitates the button). Therefore, when an effect whose expectation is not high as compared with the notification effect is executed, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced by not performing a redundant effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 043IW, a plurality of operation means (in this example, the left operation button 043IW001L and the right operation button 043IW001R) are provided. Further, the ratio of ending the display of the special display differs depending on which end mode is displayed depending on which operation means the special display is displayed (as shown in FIG. 9-3 in this example). , In the case of a big hit, the right operation button 043IW001R is the operation target button. Many judgment values are assigned to the button notification effect B, and in the case of a loss, the left operation button 043IW001L is the operation target button. Since many judgment values are assigned to the notification effect A, the rate of change to the rainbow display is high when the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 043IW001R is displayed, and it corresponds to the left operation button 043IW001L. When the operation promotion display is displayed, the rate of change to black and white display and crack display is high). Therefore, the effect of production can be further enhanced.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 8L Left speaker 8R Right speaker 11 Main board 12 Production control board 30 Ball striking operation handle 31B Push button 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU
043IW001L Left operation button 043IW001R Right operation button

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state.
As a detection means for detecting the movement of the player, a first detection means, a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a second detection means.
Based on the result of one detection by the first detection means, any one of a plurality of types of production modes including at least a first production mode and a second production mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first production mode. A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in a mode, and
A promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that promotes movement,
With
The specific effect executing means is
When the movement of the player is detected multiple times, it is possible to execute the specific effect multiple times.
When the movement of the player is detected while executing the specific effect of the first effect mode, the next specific effect can be executed.
When the movement of the player is detected while the specific effect of the second effect mode is being executed, the next specific effect is restricted.
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect when the specific effect of the first effect mode is executed.
When the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed, the promotion effect is restricted .
When the specific effect is executed a plurality of times, the display after the specific effect is executed is displayed in a manner in which the player can recognize in which effect mode the already executed specific effect has been executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state.
As a detection means for detecting the movement of the player, a first detection means, a second detection means different from the first detection means, and a second detection means.
Based on the result of one detection by the first detection means, any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode in which the execution rate is lower than that of the first effect mode. Specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect in the effect mode,
A promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that promotes movement,
With
The specific effect executing means is
When the movement of the player is detected multiple times, it is possible to execute the specific effect multiple times.
When the movement of the player is detected while executing the specific effect of the first effect mode, the next specific effect can be executed.
When the movement of the player is detected while the specific effect of the second effect mode is being executed, the next specific effect is restricted.
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect when the specific effect of the first effect mode is executed.
When the specific effect of the second effect mode is executed, the promotion effect is restricted .
When the specific effect is executed a plurality of times, the display after the specific effect is executed is displayed in a manner in which the player can recognize in which effect mode the already executed specific effect has been executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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