JP6886388B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some such gaming machines are provided with a plurality of operating means as operating means for performing operations related to the effect. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine provided with an effect button provided near the center of the gaming machine and an effect lever provided on the left side of the gaming machine as operating means. Further, Patent Document 1 describes that the image display device executes an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the effect button and an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the effect lever.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-29185

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the promotion effect is executed at the same position regardless of the positions of the plurality of operating means provided. Therefore, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the effect of the promotion effect when the promotion effect for promoting the operation on the operating means is executed.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of production.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a first operating means (for example, left operation) provided at a predetermined position (for example, the left side on the hitting ball supply plate 3). a button 120L), place a different specific position (e.g., a second operation means provided on the right side) on hitting supply tray 3 (e.g., the right operation button 120R), based on the operation to the first operation means The first operation effect (for example, button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) can be executed, and the effect can be advanced based on the operation to the second operation means. 2 Operation effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8106 to S8143 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the operation effect (for example, button notice effect C and button notification effect B), and the first operation effect. It is possible to execute the first promotion effect (for example, the display of the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 120L and the output of the operation promotion sound) for promoting the operation to the first operation means when is executed. 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 corresponding to the right operation button 120R and the output of the operation promotion sound) is executed. It is common to the possible promotion effect execution means (for example, the portion where steps S8113, S8114, S8129, S8130 in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed) and the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect before the execution. The pre-effect execution means capable of executing the pre-effect according to the effect mode of the above, and the promotion effect execution means corresponds to the predetermined position at least with a louder volume than the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the specific position. It is possible to execute the first promotion effect capable of outputting the promotion sound from the sound output means provided at the specified position, and at least the specific position is louder than the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the predetermined position. The second promotion effect capable of outputting the promotion sound from the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the above can be executed, and the operation effect execution means is compared with the case where the reach effect is in progress and the case where the reach effect is not in progress. Then, the second operation effect is executed at a high rate, and when the reach effect is not in progress, the first operation effect is executed at a higher rate than the second operation effect. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.
Further, the promotion effect executing means can display a special display imitating the first operation means or the second operation means in the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, and when the special display is displayed, the first It is possible to end the display of the special display based on the operation of the operating means or the second operating means, and there are cases where the display is controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player and cases where it is not controlled to the advantageous state. , It may be configured so that the display of the special display can be terminated by a different termination mode.

(Means 2) In the means 1, when the promotion effect executing means can execute an effect including the display of the promotion display for promoting the operation (for example, the display of the operation promotion display) and executes the first promotion effect. Is to execute an effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to a predetermined position in the display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the effect is operated to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. Image 302 imitating a button and image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed), and when executing the second promotion effect, the effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to a specific position in the display area is executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (4) and 23 (4), an image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating a left hand are displayed to the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device. ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, the promotion effect can be suitably executed.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the promotion effect executing means can execute an effect including an output of a promotion sound for promoting the operation (for example, an output of an operation promotion sound), and the first promotion effect can be performed. When executing, an effect of outputting a promotion sound at a position corresponding to a predetermined position is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), an operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 27L), and a second operation promotion sound is output. When executing the promotion effect, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position corresponding to a specific position is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (4) and 23 (4), the operation is promoted from the right speaker 27R. The sound may be output). According to such a configuration, the promotion effect can be suitably executed.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, prior effects (for example, FIGS. 20 (2), 21 (3) and 23) are performed before the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed. The pre-effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8109 and S8125 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the pre-effect execution means performs the first promotion effect. When executing, it is possible to execute a pre-effect according to a predetermined position (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is slow, and the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is fast. , The display is performed so that the two images 300 and 301 are combined into one operation button on the left side of the center of the display screen), and when the second promotion effect is executed, the advance according to the specific effect is performed. The effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (3) and 23 (3), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is fast, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is slow, and the movement speed is slower than the center of the display screen. On the right side, the two images 300 and 301 may be combined to form one operation button). According to such a configuration, the pre-production can be preferably performed.

(Means 5) A detection means (for example, a first push button and a second push button in the second embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player in any one of the means 1 to the means 4 and a detection means. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a part where the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode) based on the detection of a predetermined motion (for example, repeated hits) performed by the player a plurality of times. The detection means includes the specific effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment executes the advance notice effect process and the processing during the big hit game), and the detection means is the first detection means (for example, the second detection means). The specific effect executing means includes a first push button in the embodiment) and a second detecting means different from the first detecting means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment), and the specific effect executing means is a player. It is possible to execute the specific effect on the assumption that the predetermined operation has been executed based on the specific operation (for example, long press) different from the predetermined operation according to (for example, the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment gives a notice. A predetermined operation was detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means), in which the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode by executing the effect processing and the processing during the big hit game by automatic continuous hitting. In this case, it is possible to execute the specific effect no longer than when the predetermined operation is detected by only one of the first detection means and the second detection means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 in S361 of the advance notice effect process). The part where the value of the continuous hit count counter is incremented by 1 depending on whether the first push button is operated and the second push button is determined in S368, or the first push button in S441 of the jackpot game processing. A specific operation is detected by both the first detection means and the second detection means) in the case where it is determined that there is an operation and the case where it is determined in S448 that the second push button is operated). (For example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set in S373 of the advance notice effect process and S453 of the jackpot process. In this case, the specific effect can be executed with the same speed as when the specific operation is detected by only one of the first detection means and the second detection means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs the advance notice effect process). In S373 and S453 of the jackpot game processing, the first push button long press determination flag And when it is determined that the second push button long press determination flag is set, and in S374 of the advance notice effect processing and S454 of the jackpot game processing, it is determined that the first push button long press determination flag is set. In that case, when it is determined that the second push button long press determination flag is set in S375 of the advance notice effect processing and S455 of the big hit game processing, the value of the auto repeated hit count counter is incremented by +1). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 6) A detection means (for example, a first push button and a second push button in the second embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player in any one of the means 1 to the means 5 and a detection means. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a part where the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode) based on the detection of a predetermined motion (for example, repeated hits) performed by the player a plurality of times. The detection means includes the specific effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment executes the advance notice effect process and the process during the big hit game), and the detection means is the first detection means (for example, the second detection means). The specific effect executing means includes a first push button in the embodiment) and a second detecting means different from the first detecting means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment), and the specific effect executing means is a player. It is possible to execute the specific effect on the assumption that the predetermined operation has been executed based on the specific operation (for example, long press) different from the predetermined operation according to (for example, the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment gives a notice. (A part where the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode by executing the effect processing and the processing during the big hit game), when the specific operation is detected by the first detection means and specified by the second detection means It is possible to execute a specific effect with the same speed as when the motion is detected (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the player presses and holds the first push button and when the second push button is pressed. In both cases, the long-press determination period is the same 0.2 seconds, so the display mode of the meter for repeated hits can be updated toward the final mode at the same speed). You may. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 7) A detection means (for example, a first push button and a second push button in the second embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player in any one of the means 1 to the means 6 and a detection means. Based on the fact that the player's movement is detected over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds, which is a long press determination interval), the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode. The detection means includes a specific effect executing means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment executes a notice effect process and a jackpot game in-game process), and the detection means is the first detection. The means (for example, the first push button in the second embodiment) and the second detection means (for example, the second push button in the second embodiment) different from the first detection means are included and specified. The effect executing means detects an operation for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than a predetermined period in either the first detecting means or the second detecting means, and then in the other, the predetermined period. When the motion is detected over a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the specific effect is not executed even if the total of the first period and the second period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period (for example, a game). When a person presses and holds the first push button for 0.15 seconds and then presses and holds the second push button for 0.05 seconds, the sum of the first period and the second period is the long press determination interval. It may be configured so that the update of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by automatic repeated hits is not executed even though it is 0.2 seconds). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 8) A detection means (for example, a first push button and a second push button in the second embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player in any one of the means 1 to the means 7 and a detection means. Based on the fact that the player's movement is detected over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds, which is a long press determination interval), the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated toward the final mode. The detection means includes a specific effect executing means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 101 in the second embodiment executes a notice effect process and a jackpot game in-game process), and the detection means is the first detection. The means (for example, the first push button in the second embodiment) and the second detection means (for example, the second push button in the second embodiment) different from the first detection means are included and specified. In the effect executing means, after the operation is detected in one of the first detecting means and the second detecting means for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than a predetermined period, the other is used for a predetermined period. When the motion is detected over a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the specific effect can be executed when the sum of the first period and the second period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period (for example). , When the player presses and holds the first push button for 0.15 seconds and then presses and holds the second push button for 0.05 seconds, the total of the first period and the second period is the long press determination interval. It may be configured such that the update of the meter corresponding to continuous hitting by automatic continuous hitting is executed based on 0.2 seconds. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 9) A detection means (for example, a first push button and a second push button in the second embodiment) capable of detecting a player's movement in any of the means 1 to the means 8 and a detection means. As the effect related to, at least the first effect (for example, display of an image of a push button) and the second effect (for example, display of a message prompting the operation of a push button) can be executed as an effect execution means (for example, a second embodiment). The effect control CPU 101 in the above includes a notice effect process and a portion that executes a big hit game process), and the detection means includes a first detection means (for example, a first push button in the second embodiment) and the first push button. The effect executing means executes the first effect and the second effect as the effect related to the first detection means, including a second detection means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment) different from the first detection means. It is possible (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 101 executes an image display of the first push button and a display of a message prompting the operation of the first push button), and the first effect and the second effect are as effects related to the second detection means. (For example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the image display of the second push button and the display of the message prompting the operation of the second push button), and the first effect relating to the first detection means is the second. The effect intensity is stronger than the first effect related to the detection means (for example, the portion where the image of the first push button is displayed but the image of the second push button is not displayed), and the second effect related to the first detection means is the second effect. 2 The effect is stronger than the second effect related to the detection means (for example, a part that displays a message prompting the operation of the first push button but does not display a message prompting the operation of the second push button). It may have been done. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 10) A detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, a touch sensor, an infrared sensor, a camera, etc. in the third embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player by any one of the means 1 to the means 9. ) And a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) shown in FIGS. 42 to 48). Specific display execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the third embodiment) that performs the effect symbol variation start process (step) that performs D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.) The specific display execution means includes a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1 or the like) and a first specific display, which includes S801) and a processing during effect symbol change (step S802). The second specific display (for example, when the first specific display is the small button (white) D1) has a higher advantage (for example, jackpot expectation, probability variation expectation) for the player than the specific display. Large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (red) D3, the second specific display can be displayed (stick D4, etc.), and after the first specific display is displayed, an action effect acting on the specific display (for example, The second specific display can be displayed by executing the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect (for example, after displaying the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIG. 44 (C), after displaying the small button (white) D1. As shown in FIG. 44 (D) and FIG. 44 (E), the weak action effect of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on the small button (white) D1 is executed, so as shown in FIG. 44 (E). The large button (white) D2 can be displayed, and after the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the large button (white) is displayed as shown in FIGS. 45 (H) and 45 (I). ) The stick D4 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (I) by executing the medium-action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the D2). According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(Means 11) A detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, a touch sensor, an infrared sensor, a camera, etc. in the third embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of a player by any one of the means 1 to the means 10. ) And a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) shown in FIGS. 42 to 48). Specific display execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the third embodiment) that performs the effect symbol variation start process (step) that performs D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.) The specific display executing means includes a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1 or the like) and a first specific display, which includes S801) and a processing during effect symbol change (step S802). The second specific display (for example, when the first specific display is the small button (white) D1) has a higher advantage (for example, jackpot expectation, probability variation expectation) for the player than the specific display. Large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (red) D3, the second specific display can display a stick D4 or the like), and the non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIGS. 39 to 48) is shown. In T4 to T11, etc.), after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after displaying the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIG. 42 (C). The small button (white) D1 is changed to a large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 43 (G), and the large button (white) D2 is changed to a large button (red) as shown in FIG. 43 (I). (Change to D3), and in the valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48), the second specific display after the change (for example, FIGS. 43 (J) and 43 (for example)). As shown in FIG. 43 (K), an operation effect using a large button (red) D3, a large button (red) D3U, etc.) (for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (K), an operation is urged and shown in FIG. 43 (L). The effect of notifying the result, etc.) may be executed. According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the CPU in the main board. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the button notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during a big hit game in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the difference between the push button operation in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the long press performance of each push button. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notice effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit in the notice effect, and (C) is a notice. It is explanatory drawing in the case of repeatedly hitting the 1st push button and the 2nd push button in the production. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is long-pressed in the notice effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is long-pressed in the notice effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the first push button and the second push button are pressed and held at the same time in the notice effect, and (B) is the second push after the first push button is pressed and held in the notice effect. It is explanatory drawing when the button is pressed and held. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect, and (C) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is repeatedly hit in the notification effect. It is explanatory drawing in the case of repeatedly hitting the 1st push button and the 2nd push button in the production. (A) is an explanatory diagram when only the first push button is long-pressed in the notification effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when only the second push button is long-pressed in the notification effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram when the first push button and the second push button are pressed and held at the same time in the notification effect, and (B) is the second push after the first push button is pressed and held in the notification effect. It is explanatory drawing when the button is pressed and held. It is explanatory drawing explaining the various period in the button development effect in 3rd Embodiment, and the flow of a specific button development effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific button development effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific button development effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the display area of the effect display device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view of a slot machine.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6).

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

In this embodiment, since the game ball is launched toward the game area 7 and the game is advanced by operating the ball striking operation handle 5, the ball striking operation handle 5 is for performing an operation related to the progress of the game. It is an operating means. Further, in this embodiment, since the ball striking operation handle 5 is provided at the lower right side of the gaming machine, the player operates the ball striking operation handle 5 with his right hand.

In this embodiment, expressions such as the left side, the right side, the upper left side, the upper right side, the lower left side, and the lower right side of the gaming machine are used, but the player sitting facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. It indicates that they are left, right, upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right when viewed from the viewpoint.

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

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

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

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

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

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. Note that "variable display is synchronized" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. It should be noted that the display color may be different depending on whether it is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit. It remains lit. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the missed one). For example, it is displayed in blue when it is out of the way, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color is different depending on the type of big hit (normal big hit or probabilistic big hit). The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off is assimilated with the background image and disappears when the lights are turned off. It is desirable that the display color is different from the image (for example, black).

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

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are associated with each other and separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbol may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which the display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. Further, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example. , The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by displaying the lights and turns off repeatedly at different time intervals. Further, for example, the same jackpot symbol is used when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol. However, the stop symbol of a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, respectively.

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

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

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

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 may be further narrowed, or the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. The winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is made by arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13. May be higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes each of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first holding storages (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

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

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. ing. The first hold storage display unit 9a displays the first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold storage. Further, the second hold storage display unit 9b displays the second hold display corresponding to each of the second hold storages. In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are displayed individually is shown, but the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is added. A total hold storage display unit for displaying the number of hold storages may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition. Further, in such a configuration, in the total hold storage display unit, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. , The first hold memory or the second hold memory is displayed in a recognizable manner (for example, the first hold memory is displayed in red and the second hold memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

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

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the variation display of the special symbol transmits a variation pattern command that can specify the variation time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the variation pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol should be executed synchronously in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the fluctuation pattern command is garbled, the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 side. There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol may not be completely synchronized.

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

The game area 6 is also provided with winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize game balls determined in advance based on the winning of the game balls. The game balls that have won the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

An ordinary symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The ordinary symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, "○" and "x") called ordinary symbols.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol becomes visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp lights at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. .. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Further, a probabilistic state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state. In the high probability state.), The probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

Decorative LEDs 25 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 that captures a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided at the lower part. Further, two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 7. In this embodiment, the speaker provided on the left side is also referred to as a left speaker 27L, and the speaker provided on the right side is also referred to as a right speaker 27R. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In the members constituting the ball striking plate 3, operation buttons 120L and 120R as operating means that can be operated by the player are provided on the left and right sides of the ball striking plate 3, respectively. In this embodiment, the operation button provided on the left side of the ball hitting plate 3 is also referred to as a left operation button 120L, and the operation button provided on the right side of the ball hitting plate 3 is also referred to as a right operation button 120R. Say. Further, in this embodiment, since the ball striking operation handle 5 is provided at the lower right of the gaming machine, the right operation button 120R is provided at a position closer to the ball striking operation handle 5 than the left operation button 120L. Further, in this embodiment, since the player operates the hitting ball operation handle 5 with the right hand, the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R are pressed with the left hand. The operation buttons 120L and 120R are provided with push button switches that allow the player to perform a pressing operation. The operation buttons 120L and 120R 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.

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

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the second special symbol is displayed. 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the game shifts to the so-called probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends, the game state shifts to the high probability state, and the game ball becomes easier to start and win (that is, a special symbol). The game shifts to a high base state, which is a game state controlled so that the execution conditions of the variable display on the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily satisfied). In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a starting prize.

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

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

Further, in this embodiment, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is also shifted to the time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened. By shifting to the time saving state in this way, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started more frequently (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is digested. It will be faster.) It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, a valid start winning prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases.

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built into the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 56 and a RAM 55 built-in, and the ROM 54 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 53 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) will execute (or process) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is the time when the numerical data is read (extracted), it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value.

The random number circuit 53 has a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule selection function. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random number can be improved.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as ROM 54 (ID number assigned by a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained above is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. There is. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

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

An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. , The sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R is controlled via the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

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

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs signals from the operation buttons 120L and 120R in response to the pressing operation of the operation buttons 120L and 120R by the player via the input port 107.

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED or the lamp is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on the signal for driving the LED. Further, a current is supplied to a decorative LED 25 or the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command specifying a display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 may also transmit the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command. Good. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may restart the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

In this embodiment, the value of the variable time timer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the saved fluctuation time timer is restarted, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is restarted, and the data is saved. When the value of the variable time timer that has been set timed out, a symbol confirmation specification command, which will be described later, is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the value of the special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process processing is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the saved special symbol process flag.

Instead of always transmitting the display result specification command when the power is restored, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0. .. Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that there is a power failure during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, the fluctuation is occurring during the power failure. It may be determined that the state is not present and the display result specification command may not be sent.

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result specification command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs during a power failure. It may be determined that it was not inside, and the display result specification command may not be sent.

In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is saved by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity to execute the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized to. Further, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 sets the random number circuit 53 to update the value of the random number R, for example, by executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

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

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

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of a sudden probability variation jackpot, the sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, "135") is not a reach. May be displayed as stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

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

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

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

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

Next, the normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the game state. In the normal symbol process process of step S27, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32, and the variation display result is derived and displayed, or the variation display result of the normal symbol is displayed. When is hit, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state or in a closed state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

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

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

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

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

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

When the gaming machine is configured so that all the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, it is not necessary to provide small hits. In addition, when a small hit is provided when all the jackpot types are probability variable jackpots, the sudden probability variable jackpot is only shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state) and is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 starts the first start winning opening 13 if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won is turned on, that is, the first starting winning opening 13. If a prize has been won, the first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any of the processes of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 issues a variation pattern command (an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol) according to the determined variation pattern. Controls the transmission to, and starts the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S302 (2 in this example).

Display result specification command transmission process (step S302): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to transmit a display result designation command (a production control command indicating whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and a big hit type) to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S303 (3 in this example).

Special symbol changing process (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls to send a specified command (effect control command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed), and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to the value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 is subjected to the jackpot start designation command (normal jackpot or effect control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot) or the jackpot / sudden probability variation jackpot start designation. Controls to send a command (a production control command that specifies the start of a big hit game or a small hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit), and sets the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). Update to. If the small hit flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 is controlled to send a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S308. Update to the corresponding value (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is displayed as a special symbol. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and in the display control process in step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

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

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

Jackpot end processing (step S307): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The effect control microcomputer 100 is given a jackpot end specification command (a production control command that specifies the end of a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot) or a small hit / sudden probability variation jackpot end designation command (a jackpot game based on a sudden probability variation jackpot). It controls the transmission of an effect control command) for designating the end of the small hit game, and controls the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

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

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

Small hit end process (step S310): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The effect control microcomputer 100 is controlled to transmit a small hit / sudden probability change large hit end designation command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is made to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit game state has ended. Control for. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). ..

After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (step S707). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618). ).

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

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626).

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command (command A303 (H)) (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command reception flag. (Step S628).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S629). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. 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 S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, in normal times, the display result designation command is transmitted. , The effect symbol variation start processing is started based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the effect symbol variation only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by executing the process of step S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 performs the chance eye symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8002. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step S8002, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal big hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number symbols as the stop symbols. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, the combination of the effect symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. Further, in this embodiment, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the odd symbols are stopped and displayed with the odd symbols aligned on the left, middle, and right, so that the odd symbols are reminiscent of the probabilistic jackpot. A symbol that reminds us of such a probabilistic jackpot is called a probabilistic symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a normal big hit occurs, the left, middle, and right are stopped and displayed with even-numbered symbols aligned, so that the even-numbered symbols do not become a probabilistic big hit (normally a big hit). .. A symbol that reminds us that it does not become a probabilistic jackpot is called a non-probable variation symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect setting process for setting the presence / absence and type of the effect to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol (step S8003).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the effect set in the effect setting process (step S8003) (step S8004). Then, the process proceeds to step S8005.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8004 (step S8005).

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

The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern. In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 27L, 27R) as production parts is executed (step S8006). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to output audio from the speakers 27L and 27R, a control signal (phone number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process (step S8003) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variation display of the effect symbol started this time is out of reach (step S401). Whether or not the non-reach is out of reach is determined by, for example, whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8001 of the effect symbol variation start processing is the non-reach out of reach. It can be judged by checking. If the effect is out of reach, the effect control CPU 101 selects an effect determination table for non-reach loss as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the effect to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol (step S402). ..

If it is not out of reach, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display of the effect symbol started this time is out of reach (step S403). To check whether or not the reach is out of reach, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8001 of the effect symbol variation start processing is out of reach. It can be judged by. If the reach is out of reach, the effect control CPU 101 selects the effect out of reach effect determination table as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the effect to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol (step S404).

If it is not out of reach, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display of the effect symbol started this time is a big hit (step S405). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot is specified by the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8001 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, it is determined by confirming whether or not the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area is a display result specification command indicating a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. You may. If it is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 selects the effect determination table for the big hit as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the effect to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol (step S406).

If it is not a big hit (that is, if it is a small hit), the process ends as it is.

In this embodiment, in the case of a small hit, the case where the effect (button notice effect or button notification effect described later) is not executed during the variable display of the effect symbol is shown, but the effect for the small hit is shown. A determination table may also be provided so that these effects can be executed even if the variable display is a small hit.

Further, in the case of a sudden change in big hit among the big hits, it is determined as N in step S405, and the effect (button notice effect and button notification effect described later) is not executed during the variable display of the effect symbol as in the small hit. It may be configured as follows. It may be determined that Y is determined in step S405, and these effects may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbols as in the case of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the effect determination table selected in steps S402, S404, and S406, and determines the presence / absence and type of the effect to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol (). Step S407). Further, when it is decided to execute the effect during the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined type of effect in the effect type storage area provided in the RAM.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 15A shows a specific example of the effect determination table for non-reach loss selected in step S402. Further, FIG. 15B shows a specific example of the effect determination table for loss of reach selected in step S404. Further, FIG. 15C shows a specific example of the effect determination table for the jackpot selected in step S406. As shown in FIG. 15, each effect determination table has determination values for no effect, button advance effect A, button advance effect B, button advance effect C, button notification effect A, and button notification effect B, respectively. Allocated.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a button effect capable of advancing the effect based on the operation of the operation buttons 120L and 120R 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, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute three types of button notice effects: button notice effect A, button notice effect B, and button notice effect C. Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute two types of button notification effects, the button notification effect A and the button notification effect B.

The button advance notice effect A is a button advance 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 120L. .. 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 120L. 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 120R. In this embodiment, in the button advance notice effect A and the button advance notice effect B using the left operation button 120L, when the left operation button 120L is operated, characters such as "chance!" Are displayed on the effect display device 9 as a notice display. The display is displayed. Further, in the button notice effect C using the right operation button 120R, when the right operation button 120R is operated, a character display such as "super heat!" Is displayed as a notice display on the effect display device 9.

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 120L. 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 120R. In this embodiment, when the button notification effect A or the button notification effect B is executed in the variable display that is a big hit, when the left operation button 120L or the right operation button 120R is operated, the effect display device 9 In, 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 120L or the right operation button 120R is operated, the effect display device 9 displays the "offset notification effect" as " A character display such as "Sorry!" Is displayed to notify that the device is out of order.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when the deviation occurs, the left side of the button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 120R. The button effect (button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) using the operation button 120L has a larger allocation of determination values. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the probability of losing the jackpot is extremely high as compared with the jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed more frequently than the button effect using the right operation button 120R. It is configured to do.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the case of a big hit, from the button effect (button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) using the left operation button 120L. However, the button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 120R has a larger allocation of determination values. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than the case where the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed. Is high.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, 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 120L is used. While only (button notice effect A) can be executed, button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) using the right operation button 120R can also be executed during reach. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the reach effect during the variable display is being executed, it is easier to execute the button effect using the right operation button 120R than when the reach effect is not being executed. There is.

In this embodiment, it is shown that only the button effect using the left operation button 120L can be executed during non-reach, but the right operation button 120R has a low probability even during non-reach. The button effect to be used may be configured to be feasible. At least, when the reach effect is being executed, the button effect using the right operation button 120R may be more easily executed than when the reach effect is not being executed.

Further, in this embodiment, 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 is shown, 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, by executing one lottery process, any one of the five types of button effects, button notice effects A to C and button notification effects A and B, is executed. Although the case where one button effect is configured to be executable is shown, 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 processes, and one of the button notice effects and any one button notification are displayed in one variable display. The production may be configured to be feasible, and various determination modes can be considered.

16 to 18 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (step S8102).

Next, when the process timer times out (step S8103), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the button advance notice effect executing flags is set (step S8106). 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 S8115 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 101 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-effect execution flag indicating that the process is being executed is set (step S8107).

If the pre-effect execution flag is not set (that is, the pre-effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-effect before the button advance effect (). Step S8108). 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 set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start processing. In step S8008, for example, if it is decided to execute the button advance notice effect A, if the variable display is accompanied by reach, the start timing of the advance 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 101 starts the pre-effect according to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8109). 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 120L is the operation target button, the advance effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the pre-effect execution running flag (step S8110). Then, the process proceeds to step S8121.

If the pre-effect execution flag is set (that is, if the pre-effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect (step S8111). It should be noted that whether or not the end timing of the pre-effect is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If it is the end timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 101 ends the pre-effect on the effect display device 9 (step S8112).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the operation promotion display corresponding to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8113). 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 120L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is started.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts outputting the operation promotion voice according to the operation target button (step S8114). 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 120L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the left speaker 27L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 27R is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the pre-effect execution flag and sets the button notice effect execution flag according to the type of the button notice effect (step S8115). 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 S8121.

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 101 determines whether or not the operation target button is on. Confirm (step S8116). 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 120L 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 120R has been input. When it is detected that the operation target button is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 ends the operation promotion display on the effect display device 9 (step S8117), and ends the output of the operation promotion sound (step S8118).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 displays a notice display according to the type of button notice effect on the effect display device 9 (step S8119). For example, when the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is being executed, the effect display device 9 displays a character display such as "chance!" As the advance notice display. Further, for example, when the button notice effect C is being executed, the effect display device 9 displays a character display such as "super heat !!" as a notice display. Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set button advance notice effect executing flag (step S8120). Then, the process proceeds to step S8121.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 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 S8121). 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 101 determines whether or not any of the button notification effect executing flags is set. Confirmation (step S8122). The button notification effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the button notification effect is being executed, and is set in step S8131 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 101 confirms whether or not the pre-effect execution executing flag is set (step S8123).

If the pre-effect execution flag is not set (that is, the pre-effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 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 S8124). 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 set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start processing. In step S8124, 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 101 starts the pre-effect according to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8125). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the pre-effect execution executing flag (step S8126). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

If the pre-effect execution flag is set (that is, if the pre-effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the pre-effect (step S8127). It should be noted that whether or not the end timing of the pre-effect is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If it is the end timing of the pre-effect, the effect control CPU 101 ends the pre-effect on the effect display device 9 (step S8128).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the operation promotion display corresponding to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8129). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is started.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts outputting the operation promotion voice according to the operation target button (step S8130). For example, when the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the left speaker 27L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 27R is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 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 S8131). 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 S8144.

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 101 determines whether or not the operation target button is on. Confirm (step S8132.). 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 120L 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 120R has been input.

When the operation target button is detected to be turned on, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display during execution is a big hit (step S8133). To check whether or not the variable display is a big hit, for example, check whether the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area is a display result specification command indicating a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit. It can be judged by doing. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 to a display mode corresponding to the big hit (step S8134). 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 hit), the effect control CPU 101 displays the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the deviation. The mode is changed (step S8135).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 ends the output of the operation promotion voice (step S8136). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set button notification effect executing flag and sets the promotion display changing flag (step S8137). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

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 101 has finished the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display. Is confirmed (step S8138). Whether or not the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display has ended can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start processing. If the change display period has ended, the effect control CPU 101 ends the operation promotion display on the effect display device 9 (step S8139).

In this embodiment, 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 changed. , Not limited to such aspects. 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.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display during execution is a big hit (step S8140). To check whether or not the variable display is a big hit, for example, check whether the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area is a display result specification command indicating a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit. It can be judged by doing. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 displays a big hit notification display on the effect display device 9 (step S8141). 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 101 displays the deviation notification display on the effect display device 9 (step S8142). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the promotion display changing flag (step S8143). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8144), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8145).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first erases the notice display and the notification display (big hit notification display, missed notification display) on the effect display device 9 if they are displayed (step S8300).

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

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to confirm and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step). S8302). When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S8311.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is received is set (step S8305). .. When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. Select the process table (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

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

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the effect pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) by changing the value of the effect control process flag. Update to the value (step S8311).

Next, an effect mode of the button notice effect will be described. 20 to 22 are explanatory views for explaining the effect mode of the button notice effect. Of these, FIG. 20 shows, as an example, an effect mode of the button notice effect A. Further, FIGS. 21 and 22 show an effect mode of the button notice effect C as an example. In addition, in FIGS. 20 to 22, 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 FIG. When the button notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, the start timing of the pre-effect is reached. , As shown in FIG. 20 (2), the pre-effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8109). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (2), as a preliminary effect, images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images 300 and 301 that imitate the operation buttons having low transmittance from the left and right of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The image) is displayed so that the images 300 and 301 appear, respectively, and the images 300 and 301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen. In this case, the button notice effect A is executed, and since the operation target button is the left operation button 120L, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is slow, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is fast, and the center of the display screen. On the left side, the two images 300 and 301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, when the button notice effect A is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (2) to 20 (4), when the pre-effect is started, the variable display of the effect symbol is displayed during the execution of the pre-effect and the button notice effect. It shall be reduced and displayed at the upper right corner of the display screen of the device 9.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 to 25 described later, when the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed or when the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed. Regardless of whether or not, 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 effect display device 9).

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 300 and 301 are united to form one operation button on the left side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the end timing of the pre-effect is reached, FIG. ), The operation promotion display is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8113). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (3), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as an image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, such as "Press the left button!" Character display 304 is displayed. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, an image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating a left hand are displayed on the left side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the left operation button 120L is displayed. When the button notice effect A is executed by displaying the character display 304 prompting the operation of, the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 120L is displayed.

In this embodiment, the character display 304 is shown in the case where it is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but not limited to such a mode, the character display 304 is also produced. It may be configured to display on the left side of the center of the display screen of the display device 9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), when the button notice effect A is executed, the output of the operation promotion voice from the left speaker 27L is started (see step S8114). For example, a voice such as "Please press the left button" is output from the left speaker 27L.

Then, when the player presses the left operation button 120L, as shown in FIG. 20 (4), the operation promotion display is terminated and the output of the operation promotion sound is terminated (see steps S8117 and S8118), and the effect display device 9 In, a notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed (see step S8119). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (4), there is a case where a character display 305 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. 21 and 22. When the button notice effect C is executed, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol, the left effect symbol is stopped first. It is assumed that the same symbol as the left effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol, and the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 21 (2).

Next, at the start timing of the pre-effect in the first half of the reach, the pre-effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8109), as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (3), as a preliminary effect, images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images 300 and 301 that imitate the operation buttons having low transmittance from the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The image) is displayed so that the images 300 and 301 appear, respectively, and the images 300 and 301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen. In this case, the button notice effect C is executed, and since the operation target button is the right operation button 120R, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is fast, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is slow, and the center of the display screen. On the far right, the two images 300 and 301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, when the button notice effect C is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (3), (4) and 22 (5), when the pre-effect is started, the effect symbol is displayed during the execution of the pre-effect and the button notice effect. The variable display shall be reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 300 and 301 are united to form one operation button on the right side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the end timing of the pre-effect is reached, FIG. 21 (4). ), The operation promotion display is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8113). In the example shown in FIG. 21 (4), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as an image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, such as "Press the right button!" Character display 306 is displayed. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, an image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating a left hand are displayed to the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the right operation button 120R is displayed. When the button notice effect C is executed by displaying the character display 306 prompting the operation of, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the character display 306 is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the character display 306 is also produced. It may be configured to display on the right side of the center of the display screen of the display device 9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (4), when the button notice effect C is executed, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 27R is started (see step S8114). For example, a voice such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 27R.

Then, when the player presses the right operation button 120R, as shown in FIG. 22 (5), the operation promotion display is ended and the output of the operation promotion sound is ended (see steps S8117 and S8118), and the effect display device 9 In, a notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed (see step S8119). In the example shown in FIG. 22 (5), there is a case where a character display 307 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. 21 (1) and 21 (2), the start timing of the pre-effect in the first half of the reach is the same as in FIG. 20 (2). Depending on the mode, the pre-effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is executed, and the operation promotion display and the output of the operation promotion voice are executed according to the left operation button 120L in the same manner as in FIG. 20 (3). The notice display is displayed in the same manner as in 4).

In this embodiment, a case is shown 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, as shown in this embodiment, when the player's operation is not performed, the notice display such as "chance!" Or "super heat !!" may not be displayed at all. However, even if the player's operation is not performed, 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. 23 to 25 are explanatory views for explaining the effect mode of the button notification effect. Note that FIGS. 23 to 25 show, as an example, an effect mode of the button notification effect B. Further, in FIGS. 23 to 25, 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. 23 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, the left effect symbol is stopped first. It is assumed that the same symbol as the left effect symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the right effect symbol, and the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 23 (2).

Next, at the start timing of the pre-effect in the latter half of the reach, the pre-effect is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 23 (3) (see step S8125). In the example shown in FIG. 23 (3), as a preliminary effect, images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons can be seen through thinly) are images 300 and 301 that imitate the operation buttons having low transmittance from the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The image) is displayed so that the images 300 and 301 appear, respectively, and the images 300 and 301 are displayed so as to move toward the center of the display screen. In this case, the button notification effect B is executed, and since the operation target button is the right operation button 120R, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is fast, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is slow, and the center of the display screen. On the right side, the two images 300 and 301 are combined to form one operation button. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, when the button notification effect B is executed, the pre-effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23 (3), (4), 24 (5), (6) and 25 (5), (6), when the pre-production is started, During the execution of the pre-effect and the button notification effect, the variable display of the effect symbol shall be reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

Next, when the display is performed so that the two images 300 and 301 are combined into one operation button on the right side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the end timing of the pre-effect is reached, FIG. 23 (4). ), The operation promotion display is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8129). In the example shown in FIG. 23 (4), the image combined in the pre-production is displayed as an image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, such as "Press the right button!" Character display 306 is displayed. In such an embodiment, in this embodiment, an image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating a left hand are displayed to the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the right operation button 120R is displayed. When the button notification effect B is executed by displaying the character display 306 prompting the operation of, the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (4), when the button notification effect B is executed, the output of the operation promotion voice from the right speaker 27R is started (see step S8130). For example, a voice such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 27R.

Then, if the variable display is a big hit when the player presses the right operation button 120R, as shown in FIG. 24 (5), the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to the big hit. The display mode is changed according to the display mode (see step S8134). In the example shown in FIG. 24 (5), the image 303 imitating the left hand is erased, and the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in rainbow (for example, the display colors are changed in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, etc.). The display is changed to a light rainbow display, and the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 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 effect display device 9 after finishing the output of the operation promotion sound (see step S8136), 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. 24 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased to end the operation promotion display (see step S8139), and the effect is produced. The jackpot notification display is displayed on the display device 9 (see step S8141). In the example shown in FIG. 24 (6), a case where a character display 308 such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as a jackpot notification display is shown. Then, when the fluctuation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 24 (7), the variation display of the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed again on the effect display device 9, and the jackpot symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "777") is displayed. Is confirmed and displayed.

On the other hand, if the variable display is off when the player presses the right operation button 120R, as shown in FIG. 25 (5), the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. The display mode is changed according to the deviation (see step S8135). In the example shown in FIG. 25 (5), the image 303 imitating the left hand is erased, the image 302 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 effect display device 9 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 effect display device 9 after finishing the output of the operation promotion sound (see step S8136), 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. 25 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased to end the operation promotion display (see step S8139), and the effect is produced. The display device 9 displays the disconnection notification display (see step S8142). In the example shown in FIG. 25 (6), a case where a character display 309 such as "Sorry!" Is displayed as the disconnection notification display is shown. Then, when the variation time is completed, as shown in FIG. 25 (7), the variation display of the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed again on the effect display device 9, and the reach-off symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "767") is displayed. ) Is confirmed and displayed.

In this embodiment, 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 It is assumed that the colors are always the same (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).

Note that even when the button notification effect A is executed, the only difference is that the image 302 imitating the operation button and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed to the left of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 23 to 25.

Further, in this embodiment, as already described, in the case of a big hit, many determination values are assigned to the button notification effect B in which the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, as shown in FIG. In the case of deviation, many determination values are assigned to the button notification effect A for which the left operation button 120L is the operation target. 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 120R is displayed, and the black and white display is displayed when the operation promotion display corresponding to the left operation button 120L is displayed. Moreover, the rate of change to the crack display is high.

In this embodiment, a case is shown 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. Not limited. 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 valid 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.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the game progress operation means for performing the operation related to the progress of the game (in this example, the hitting ball operation handle 5) and the effect operation means for performing the operation related to the effect. (In this example, the operation buttons 120L and 120R) are 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 (left operation button 120L in this example) and a second effect operation means (this example) provided at a position closer to the game progress operation means than the first effect operation means. Then, the right operation button 120R) 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. 15A and 15B, when the right operation button 120R is used, a button effect (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) is executed. ), The button effect using the left operation button 120L (button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notification effect A) has more determination values allocated). 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.

In this embodiment, the case where two operation buttons 120L and 120R are provided as a plurality of effect operation means is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a plurality of effect operation means, an operation button (push button) capable of a pressing operation and a stick controller capable of a tilting operation may be provided. 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 this embodiment, 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 5, a form in which the distance from the ball striking operation handle 5 is far is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even when a plurality of operating means are located at the same distance from the ball striking operation handle 5, when the operating methods are different from each other, the operating means provided so as to perform an upward pressing operation (for example, When a push button) and an operating means (for example, a stick controller) provided to perform a tilting operation are provided, the pressing operation is easy to operate with the left hand, and the tilting operation is slightly difficult to operate with the left hand. Therefore, it may be configured to design the execution frequency of the operation effect so that the frequency of performing the pressing operation is high. 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 5.

Further, according to this embodiment, 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. 15C, when a big hit occurs, a button effect using the left operation button 120L (button notice effect A, button notice effect) is highly controlled in an advantageous state. B, the button effect using the right operation button 120R (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) has more determination values allocated than the 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.

In this embodiment, the case where the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed shows the case where the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, in the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 120R, the expectation degree (reach expectation degree or probability variation expectation degree) for the reach or the probability variation jackpot may be higher.

Further, according to this embodiment, 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). , As shown in FIG. 15, during non-reach (non-reach variable display, or timing before reach in the case of variable display accompanied by reach), only the button effect (button notice effect A) using the left operation button 120L. On the other hand, during reach, a button effect using the right operation button 120R (button notice effect C, button notification effect B) can also be executed). 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 this embodiment, it is possible to execute a promotion effect (in this example, display of operation promotion display and output of operation promotion voice) 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. 20 (3), 21 (4), and 23 (4), the left hand is irrespective of which of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R is the operation target button. Image 303 imitating the above 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (3), 21 (4), and 23 (4), the operation using the left hand is promoted by displaying the image 303 imitating the left hand. The case is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of displaying the image 303 imitating the left hand, or by displaying a character display such as "Press with the left hand!" In addition to displaying the image 303 imitating the left hand, the operation using the left hand is promoted. It may be configured to do so.

Further, according to this embodiment, the first operating means (left operating button 120L in this example) provided at a predetermined position (in this example, the left side on the hitting ball supply plate 3) is different from the predetermined position. It is provided with a second operating means (right operating button 120R in this example) provided at a specific position (in this example, the right side on the hitting ball supply plate 3). 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 120L). (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 120R) for promoting the operation to the second operation means is displayed. Display and operation promotion voice output) can be executed. Further, the first promotion effect can be executed according to the predetermined position (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation button is imitated to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. The image 302 and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed, and the operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 27L), and the second promotion effect can be executed according to the specific position (in this example, FIG. 21 (FIG. 21). As shown in 4) and FIG. 23 (4), an image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right side of the center of the display screen of the effect display device, and the operation promotion sound is displayed from the right speaker 27R. Is output). 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 this embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect including display of a promotion display for promoting the operation (in this example, display of the operation promotion display). 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. 20 (3), the effect is performed. An image 302 imitating an operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed to the left of the center of the display screen of the display device), and when executing the second promotion effect, at a specific position in the display area. The effect of displaying the promotion display at the corresponding position is executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (4) and 23 (4), the operation button is imitated to the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device. The image 302 and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed). 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 this embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect including an output of a facilitating sound for facilitating the operation (in this example, an output of an operation facilitating sound). 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. 20 (3), the operation is promoted from the left speaker 27L. (Sound is output), when 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. 21 (4) and 23 (4)). The operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 27R) as shown in. 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 this embodiment, the operation buttons are imitated to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device as the operation promotion notification corresponding to the left operation button 120L and the operation promotion notification corresponding to the right operation button 120R, respectively. Image 302 and image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed, operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 27L, and image 302 imitating the operation button and the left hand are imitated to the right from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. Although the case where the image 303 is displayed and the operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 27R is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the periphery of the left operation button 120L may be vibrated to perform an operation promotion notification, or the periphery of the right operation button 120R may be vibrated to perform an operation promotion notification. Further, for example, the lamps and LEDs provided around the left operation button 120L are emitted to emit light for operation promotion notification, and the lamps and LEDs provided around the right operation button 120R are emitted to emit light for operation promotion notification. You may do it. As such, it suffices if the operation promotion notification can be performed according to the positions of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R in some form.

Further, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed, the operation promotion sound is output only from the left speaker 27L, and no sound is output from the right speaker 27R. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the left speaker 27L outputs sound at 100% volume, while the right speaker 27R outputs sound at 20% volume, and the left speaker 27L outputs sound at a louder volume than the right speaker 27R. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed, the operation promotion sound is output only from the right speaker 27R, and no sound is output from the left speaker 27L. Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the right speaker 27R outputs sound at 100% volume, while the left speaker 27L outputs sound at 20% volume, and the right speaker 27R outputs sound at a louder volume than the left speaker 27L. It may be configured as follows.

Further, according to this embodiment, prior effects (in this example, FIGS. 20 (2), 21 (3), and 23 (3)) are shown before the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed. (Preliminary production shown) 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. 20 (2), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is slow. When the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is fast, and the two images 300 and 301 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 example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (3) and 23 (3), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is high, and the image 301 on the right side can be executed. The moving speed of the image is slow, and the two images 300 and 301 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.

In this embodiment, the case where the pre-effect is executed in both the button notice effect and the button notification effect is shown, 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, in this embodiment, a case where the mode of the pre-effect is different between the case where the button effect using the left operation button 120L and the case where the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed is shown. Not limited to such a mode, the pre-effect may be executed according to a common mode between the case of executing the button effect using the left operation button 120L and the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 120R. Good. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the button effect using the right operation button 120R will be executed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the button effect (in this example, the button notice effect and the button notification effect) is executed, the case where the pre-effect is always executed before that is always shown. It is not limited to the aspect. 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 120L and the button effect using the right operation button 120R 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 120R to be executed is increased, so that the expectation that the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed is increased. It may be configured as.

Further, according to this embodiment, 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 operation means (in this example, the operation buttons 120L and 120R) is provided. It is feasible. Further, when the operation effect is executed, a special display imitating the operation means (in this example, the image 302 imitating the operation buttons shown in FIGS. 20 (3), 21 (4), and 23 (4)). 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 displayed (in this example, FIGS. 24 (5), ( As shown in 6) and FIGS. 25 (5) and 25 (6), when the operation buttons 120L and 120R are operated, the operation promotion display is terminated after changing the display mode of the operation 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 302 imitating the operation button is changed to the rainbow display as shown in FIG. 24 (5), and then the image 302 imitating the operation button is deleted as shown in FIG. 24 (6). Then, the operation promotion display is terminated, the jackpot notification display is displayed, and in the variable display that is out of alignment, the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white as shown in FIG. 25 (5), and the operation button is displayed. After changing the display mode so that cracks have occurred, as shown in FIG. 25 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased, the operation promotion display is terminated, and the disconnection notification display is displayed). 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 this embodiment, as an operation effect, it is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, a button notification effect) for notifying whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state. Further, when the notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, the button notification effect for displaying the jackpot notification shown in FIG. 24 (6)) is executed, a special display is displayed. Sometimes, based on the operation of the operating means, the special display is changed to a display mode corresponding to being controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 24 (5), the operation button is imitated. When the notification effect of notifying that the image 302 is not controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the button notification effect of displaying the off-line notification shown in FIG. 25 (6)) is 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, FIG. 25 (5)). As described above, the image 302 imitating the operation buttons is displayed in black and white, and the display mode is changed so that the operation buttons are 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 this embodiment, 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 this embodiment, 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!" The case is shown, but 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 this embodiment, a case is shown in which a jackpot notification display is performed in a one-to-one relationship in a variable display that is a big hit, and a deviation notification display is performed in a one-to-one relationship in a variable display that is a loss. 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, in this embodiment, the display mode of the operation promotion display (in this example, the image 302 imitating the operation button) is changed regardless of whether the variable display is a big hit or the variable display is off. Although shown, the display mode of the operation promotion display may be changed so as to change only one of the variable display which is a big hit and the variable display which is a deviation from the variable display, not limited to such a mode. For example, as a modification, the gaming machine may be configured as follows.

(Modification example) As an operation effect, a notification effect (for example, a button notification effect) for notifying whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state can be executed. Further, when the notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the button notification effect for displaying the jackpot notification shown in FIG. 24 (6)) is executed, when the special display is displayed. 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, the operation button as shown in FIG. 24 (5) is imitated. The operation promotion display is immediately terminated without changing the display mode of the image 302, and the jackpot notification display shown in FIG. 24 (6) is performed). On the other hand, when a notification effect for notifying that the control is not controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a button notification effect for displaying an off-axis notification as shown in FIG. The display mode of the special display is changed based on the operation of the means (for example, as in FIG. 25 (5), the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white and the operation button is cracked. Change to the display mode like this). 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 a missed notification.

Further, according to this embodiment, as an operation effect, it is possible to execute a advance notice effect (in this example, a button advance 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. 20 to 22, when the button notice effect is executed, the image 302 imitating the operation buttons as shown in FIGS. 24 (5) and 25 (5) is displayed. Immediately end the operation promotion display and display the notice display without changing the mode). 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 this embodiment, a plurality of operation means (in this example, a left operation button 120L and a right operation button 120R) are provided. Further, depending on which operation means the special display is displayed, the ratio of which end mode is used to end the display of the special display differs (in this example, as shown in FIG. 15, a big hit. In the case of, many judgment values are assigned to the button notification effect B in which the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, and in the case of deviation, the button notification effect in which the left operation button 120L is the operation target. Since many judgment values are assigned to A, the rate of change to the rainbow display is high when the operation promotion display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is displayed, and the operation promotion according to the left operation button 120L is high. When the 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.

Embodiment 2.
In the first embodiment, it may be configured to further include a so-called automatic continuous striking function that detects that the continuous striking operation is being performed based on the continuation of the long press operation. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to have an automatic continuous striking function will be described.

In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Further, in this embodiment, instead of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R shown in the first embodiment, the player grips and tilts near the center of the hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. A stick controller (not shown) that can be operated and a first push button (not shown) that can be operated by the player by pressing operation are provided, and the player presses the ball in the vicinity of the ball striking operation handle 5. It is assumed that a second push button (not shown) that can be operated by operation or the like is provided.

Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot types include "probability variation A" and "non-probability variation", which are 16 round jackpots, and "probability variation B", which is a 5-round jackpot.

Further, in this embodiment, in the effect symbol changing process (step S802), the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect process for executing the advance notice effect.

26 to 28 are flowcharts showing an example of the advance notice effect processing in the second embodiment. In the advance notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect is started (S331).

When the advance notice effect execution flag is not set (S331; N), in S332, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer to -1. The timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the advance notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is not out of the timer (S333; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is out of time, that is, when it is the start timing of the advance notice effect (S333; Y), the process proceeds to S334.

In S334, the effect control CPU 101 sets the advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the advance notice effect period corresponding to the advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect period timer (S335).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads and sets the advance notice effect process table corresponding to the advance notice effect (notice effect A, advance notice effect B) to be executed (S336), and then sets the advance notice effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The process timer is started (S337). In the present embodiment, the advance notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each advance notice effect (notice effect A, advance notice effect B) is stored in the ROM in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 produces an effect according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set advance notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of devices (effect display device 9 as a production part, decorative LED 25 as a production part, frame LED 28, and speakers 27L and 27R as a production part, stick controller, first push button, second push button). Start (S338).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 counts the number of times the first push button or the second push button is operated (the number of repeated hits) during the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button during the execution of the advance notice effect. The value of the counter for the number of repeated hits, and the long press operation of the first push button and the second push button during the operation acceptance period of the first push button and the second push button during the execution of the advance notice effect are performed by the first push button and the first push button. 2 The value of the auto-repeated number counter for counting the number of times considered to be the operation of the push button (auto-repeated number of times), and the long-press operation of the first push button and the second push button are the first push button and the second push. In order to measure the period considered to be the operation of the button, the value of the long-press determination timer and the value of the long-press determination timer are set to "0" respectively, and the advance notice effect processing is terminated (S339, S340, S341).

In the present embodiment, a counter for the number of repeated hits for counting the number of times the first push button or the second push button is operated (the number of repeated hits) and a long press operation of the first push button or the second push button are performed. An example has been exemplified in a form in which an auto continuous hit count counter for counting the number of times (auto continuous hit count) regarded as an operation of the first push button or the second push button is individually provided, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the number of automatic continuous hits may be added to the continuous hit count counter, and the automatic continuous hit count counter may not be provided.

Further, when the advance notice effect execution flag is set in S331, the process proceeds to S342, and the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the advance notice effect process timer for changing the process of the advance notice effect to -1. Then, the value of the advance notice effect period timer for timing the end of the advance notice effect period is set to -1 (S343). When the advance notice effect period timer goes out (the value becomes 0) (S344; Y), the advance notice effect execution flag is cleared and the advance notice effect process ends (S356).

When the advance notice effect period timer is not timer-out (S344; N), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the advance notice effect process timer has timed out (S345). If the advance notice effect process timer is out, the advance notice effect process data of the advance notice effect is switched (S346). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the advance notice effect process timer in the advance notice effect process table in the process timer (S347). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the advance notice effect process data set next. Is changed (S348a), and the process proceeds to S349.

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

In S349, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the operation promotion image display start timing. In the case of the promotion image display timing (S349; Y), the display of the image of the first push button as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 9 is started, and the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits on the effect display device 9 is started. , Proceed to S352. If it is not the operation promotion image display start timing (S349; N), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S352 without going through S350 and S351.

In S352, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the push button operation is being accepted based on the content of the advance notice effect process data being executed. If the push button operation is being accepted (S352; Y), the process proceeds to S361, and if the push button operation is not being accepted (S352; N), the process is further based on the content of the ongoing advance notice effect process data. It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the image display effect (S353). In the case of the start timing of the image display effect (S353; Y), whether or not the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the auto continuous hit count counter has reached the number of executions of the image display effect (the final mode is the continuous hit compatible meter). Whether or not it has been updated to (full tank)) is determined (S354).

When the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter reaches the number of times the image display effect is executed (S354; Y), the effect display device 9 starts displaying the image according to the effect type. The notice production process ends (S355).

If it is not the image display effect start timing (S353; N) or if the sum of the value of the continuous hit count counter and the value of the auto continuous hit count counter has not reached the number of times the image display effect is executed (S354; N), execute S355. The notice production process ends without any notice. In this embodiment, if the continuous hitting compatible meter is in the final mode when the push button operation acceptance period ends, the effect display device 9 displays an image according to the effect type. The present invention is not limited to this, and even during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final mode, the effect display device 9 can be used without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. An image corresponding to the production type may be displayed.

Then, in S361, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first push button is operated. When there is an operation of the first push button (S361; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S362) for causing the first push button to emit light and a vibration motor (not shown) for causing the first push button to vibrate. The vibration motor drive process (S363) for driving (vibrating) the LED is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first push button is operated regardless of whether it is long-pressed or repeatedly hit during the push button operation acceptance period, the first push button emits light and vibrates during the operation period. , When the operation of the first push button is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the push button operation acceptance period. , The light emitting mode and the vibration mode of the first push button may be different depending on whether or not the first push button is operated.

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

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

In S368, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an operation of the second push button. When there is an operation of the second push button (S368; Y), it is determined whether or not the flag for determining whether or not the second push button is long-pressed is set. Judgment (S369). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S369; Y), the process proceeds to S373, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S369; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S370), the flag for determining long press of the second push button is set, and the process proceeds to S373 (S371).

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

In S373, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y), the process proceeds to S391, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S373; N). ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374).

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

In S376, the effect control CPU 101 increments the long press determination timer by +1 based on the fact that the first push button long press determination flag is set (S374; Y) (S376), and the value of the long press determination timer. Determines whether or not the long press operation of the first push button has reached the auto-continuous hitting determination value in which the operation of the first push button is regarded as the operation (S377). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value (S377; Y), the first push button auto continuous hitting flag indicating that the first push button auto continuous hitting is in progress is set (S378). Then, it is determined whether or not the flag for automatically repeatedly hitting the second push button, which indicates that the second push button is being repeatedly hit, is set (S379).

When the second push button auto-continuous hitting flag is set (S379; Y), that is, when the second push button auto-continuous hitting is already in progress and the first push button auto-continuous hitting is started. , The second push button auto-repeated hitting flag is cleared (S380), and the value of the auto-repeated hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S381). If the second push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S379; N), the process proceeds to S393 without going through S380 and S381.

Further, in S382, the effect control CPU 101 adds +1 to the long press determination timer (S382) based on the fact that the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375; Y), and the long press determination timer It is determined whether or not the value of is an auto-continuous hitting determination value in which the long-pressing operation of the second push button is regarded as the operation of the second push button (S383). The long press determination timer (long press determination timer for determining the long press of the second push button) that increases +1 in S382 is the long press determination timer (to determine the long press of the first push button) that increases +1 in S376. The timer is the same as the long press determination timer), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press determination timer for determining the long press of the first push button and the long press of the second push button are long-pressed. The long-press determination timer for determining the above may be a different long-press determination timer.

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

When the first push button auto-continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button auto-continuous hitting is already in progress and the second push button auto-continuous hitting is started. , The first push button auto-repeated hitting flag is cleared (S386), and the value of the auto-repeated hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S387). If the first push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387.

If the value of the long press determination timer in S377 and S383 is not the automatic continuous hit determination value, the advance notice effect processing is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the long press of the first push button and the long press of the second push button are determined by using the long press determination timer, and the establishment of automatic continuous hitting is established by using the long press determination timer. An example of a mode in which the determination of automatic continuous hitting is performed using the long press determination timer even after the determination is made, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press of the first push button or the second push button is performed. A different timer may be used between the timer for determining the long press of the button and the timer for determining the automatic continuous stroke after determining the establishment of the automatic continuous stroke based on the long press.

Further, in S391, the effect control CPU 101 sets the long press determination timer based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y). Whether the value is incremented by 1 and the value of the long press determination timer becomes an auto-continuous hit determination value in which the long press operation of the first push button and the second push button is regarded as the operation of the first push button and the second push button. Whether or not it is determined (S392). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; Y), after the execution of any of S381 and S387, the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S393). The value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is incremented by +1 (S394), and the process proceeds to S395. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S395 without going through S393 and S394.

When the first push button auto-continuous hitting flag is set (S385; Y), that is, when the first push button auto-continuous hitting is already in progress and the second push button auto-continuous hitting is started. , The first push button auto-repeated hitting flag is cleared (S386), and the value of the auto-repeated hit count counter is set to "0" to proceed to S393 (S387). If the first push button auto continuous hitting flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387. Then, in S395, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display mode of the continuous stroke compatible meter according to the value of the sum of the continuous stroke count counter and the automatic continuous stroke count counter, and ends the advance notice effect process.

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

Further, when the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button is started in the state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button, the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button is performed. The added value of the automatic repeated hit count counter becomes invalid, and the value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is added again based on the automatic repeated hit of the second push button.

Furthermore, when the first push button and the second push button are held down at the same time, the value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is the same as when one of the first push button and the second push button is held down. Addition is done. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (repeats) both the operations of the first push button and the second push button, both the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button are repeated. Based on this, the value of the repeated hit count counter is added.

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

29 to 31 are flowcharts showing an example of the process during the jackpot game according to the second embodiment. The jackpot game processing corresponds to, for example, the round processing (step S805) and the round post processing (step S806) shown in the first embodiment. In the process during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the designated command reception flag after opening the big winning opening is set, which indicates that the designated command has been received after opening the big winning opening (S411). When the designated command reception flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (S411; Y), whether or not the finished round is the final round, that is, the big hit type of the big hit game is "probability change A" or "non-probability change A". If it is "probability change", it is determined whether or not the designated command is a command indicating the 16th round after opening the big prize opening, and if the big hit type of the big hit game is "probability change B", the big winning opening is opened. It is determined whether or not the post-designated command is a command indicating the fifth round (S433).

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

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

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

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

In S419, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the continuous hit count counter, the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter, and the value of the long press determination timer to "0", respectively, and ends the process during the big hit game (S419, S420, S421).

Further, in S422, the effect control CPU 101 sets the round effect process timer to -1 based on the fact that the designated command reception flag during the opening of the large winning opening is not set (S412; N). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the round effect process timer has timed out (S423). If the round effect process timer is out of timer (S423; Y), the round effect process data is switched (S424). That is, the round effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the round effect process table to the round effect process timer (S425). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S426a). On the other hand, when the round effect process timer is not timer-out (S423; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the round effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation). Control of the effect device (effect component) is executed according to (part control data, etc.) (S426b).

After executing S426a or S426b, the effect control CPU 101 displays an image of the first push button and a message prompting the player to operate (continuously hit) the first push button a plurality of times (for example, "continuous hit!"). It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image including and (S427). When it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; Y), the image of the first push button and a message prompting the player to operate the first push button a plurality of times (continuous hits) (for example, "continuous hits"). The display of the operation promotion image including "!" Etc. and the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits are started in the effect display device 9, and the process proceeds to S430 (S428, S429). If it is not the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; N), the process proceeds to S430 without executing S428 and S429.

In S430, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the push buttons (first push button and second push button) is being accepted. If it is not during the push button operation acceptance period (S430; N), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431). When it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431; Y), the effect display device 9 starts displaying an image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) according to the effect type of the image display effect, and the jackpot game is in progress. When the process is completed (S432) and it is not the start timing of the image display effect (S431; N), the effect during the jackpot game is ended without going through S432.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the push button operation acceptance period ends, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, even during the push button operation acceptance period, if the meter corresponding to repeated hits is in the final mode, an image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 9 without waiting for the end of the push button operation acceptance period. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the first push button and the second push button is accepted in the sixth round during the big hit game, and the image (probability change notification image or non-probability change notification image) according to the production type is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reception of the operation of the first push button and the second push button and the display of the image according to the effect type are respectively. It may be performed in different rounds.

When the push button operation is being accepted in S430 (S430; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first push button is operated (S441). When there is an operation of the first push button (S441; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S442) for causing the first push button to emit light and a vibration motor for driving (vibration) the first push button are driven (vibration). The vibration motor drive process (S443) to be caused is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first push button is operated regardless of whether it is long-pressed or repeatedly hit during the push button operation acceptance period, the first push button emits light and vibrates during the operation period. , When the operation of the first push button is interrupted, the light emission and vibration of the first push button are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the push button operation acceptance period. , The light emitting mode and the vibration mode of the first push button may be different depending on whether or not the first push button is operated.

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

In S448, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an operation of the second push button. When there is an operation of the second push button (S448; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S442) for causing the first push button to emit light and a vibration motor for driving (vibration) the first push button are driven (vibration). The vibration motor drive process (S443) to be caused is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the flag for determining whether or not the first push button is long-pressed is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S445), the flag for determining long press of the first push button is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

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

In S448, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an operation of the second push button. When there is an operation of the second push button (S448; Y), it is determined whether or not the flag for determining whether or not the second push button is long-pressed is set. Judgment (S449). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S449; Y), the process proceeds to S453, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S449; N), the number of repeated hits is set. The value of the counter is incremented by +1 (S450), the flag for determining long press of the second push button is set, and the process proceeds to S453 (S451).

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

In S453, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y), the process proceeds to S461, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. When both the push button long press determination flag is not set, or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S453; N). ) Further determines whether or not the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454).

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

In S456, the effect control CPU 101 has the first push button long press determination flag set (S454; Y) or the second push button long press determination flag set (S455; Y). Based on the above, the long-press determination timer is incremented by 1 (S456), and it is determined whether or not the value of the long-press determination timer has reached the auto-continuous hit determination value (S457). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value (S457; Y), the process proceeds to S463. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S457; N), the jackpot middle effect processing is terminated.

Further, in S461, the effect control CPU 101 of the long press determination timer is based on the fact that both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y). Whether the value is incremented by 1 and the value of the long press determination timer becomes an auto-continuous hit determination value in which the long press operation of the first push button and the second push button is regarded as the operation of the first push button and the second push button. Whether or not it is determined (S462). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the auto continuous hit determination value in S457 or S462 (S462 or S457; Y), the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S463), and the auto continuous hit count counter. The value of is incremented by +1 (S464), and the process proceeds to S465. If the value of the long press determination timer in S462 is not the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S465 without going through S463 and S464. The long press determination timer (long press determination timer for determining that both the first push button and the second push button are long pressed) in S461 is a long press determination timer (+1 in S456). It is the same timer as the long press determination timer for determining the long press of only one of the first push button and the 21st push button 32), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first push button is not limited to this. A long-press determination timer for determining that both the first push button and the second push button are long-pressed, and a long-press determination timer for determining that only one of the first push button and the 21st push button 32 is long-pressed. May be different long-press determination timers.

Then, in S465, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display mode of the continuous stroke corresponding meter according to the value of the sum of the continuous stroke count counter and the automatic continuous stroke count counter, and ends the advance notice effect process.

That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button is started in the state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting count counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button, the first 2 The value of the automatic repeated hit count counter added based on the automatic repeated hits of the push button is inherited by the automatic repeated hits of the first push button.

Further, when the automatic repeated hitting of the second push button is started in the state where the value of the automatic repeated hitting counter is added based on the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button, the automatic repeated hitting of the first push button is performed. The added value of the automatic repeated hit count counter is inherited by the automatic repeated hit of the second push button.

Furthermore, when the first push button and the second push button are held down at the same time, the value of the auto-continuous hit count counter is the same as when one of the first push button and the second push button is held down. Addition is done. On the other hand, when the player repeatedly executes (repeats) both the operations of the first push button and the second push button, both the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button are repeated. Based on this, the value of the repeated hit count counter is added.

That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the first push button and the second push button are long-pressed at the same time, one of the first push button and the second push button is long-pressed. When the number of meters corresponding to repeated hits increases at the same speed and the player repeatedly executes (continuously hits) both the operations of both the first push button and the second push button, the player performs the first push button and the first push button. 2 The meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated faster than the case where one operation with the push button is repeatedly executed (continuous hits). When the player repeatedly executes both the operations of the first push button and the second push button, it depends on the speed at which the player repeatedly hits the first push button 31B and the speed at which the second push button is repeatedly hit. Is different.

As described above, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33 (A), 33 (B), 36 (A), and 36 (B), the player pushes. If only one of the first push button and the second push button is repeatedly hit during the button operation acceptance period, the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated for each operation of the first push button and the second push button. Finally, the meter for repeated hits is full (final mode). Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A), 33 (C), and 36 (C), when the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. Since the display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated for each operation of the first push button and the second push button, the player can use the first push button and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. The meter for repeated hits fills up (final mode) faster than when only one is hit repeatedly.

In the notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 (A), 34 (B), 37 (A), and 37 (B), the player accepts the push button operation. When only one of the 1st push button and the 2nd push button is pressed and held inside, the 1st push button and the 2nd push are made when the automatic repeated hits are established based on the long pressing of the 1st push button and the 2nd push button. The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is gradually updated on condition that the long press of the button is continued, and a predetermined period (for example, for example) after the player starts pressing and holding the first push button or the second push button. Based on the elapse of the long push period L1) shown in FIGS. 34 (A), 34 (B), 37 (A), and 37 (B), the meter for repeated hits is finally full (final mode). Become.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A), 35 (A), and 38 (A), the player first receives the push button operation during the operation acceptance period. When both the push button and the second push button are pressed and held, the player automatically presses and holds only one of the first push button and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period. The display of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is gradually updated on the condition that the continuous hits are established and both the first push button and the second push button are continuously pressed, and the player becomes the first push button. Based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the long press period L1 shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and 38 (A)) after the long press of both the second push button is started, the meter finally supports repeated hits. Is full (final mode). That is, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button during the push button operation acceptance period, the player presses the push button. It is considered that one of the first push button and the second push button was pressed and held during the operation acceptance period of, and the player pressed the first push button and the second push button during the operation acceptance period of the push button. The determination of automatic continuous hitting is executed at the same speed as when one of the push buttons is pressed and held, and the player presses one of the first push button and the second push button for a long time during the push button operation acceptance period. The meter for repeated hits is updated to full (final mode) at the same speed as when pushing.

In the advance notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), when one of the first push button and the second push button is long-pressed and then the other long-press is executed (FIG. 35 (B). ) Indicates a form in which the second push button is long-pressed after the first push button is long-pressed.) If one long-press is switched to the other long-press before the auto-continuous hit is established, the long-press auto-continuous hit The judgment is to be redone. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 35 (B), after executing the automatic continuous hitting corresponding to the long pressing of either the first push button or the second push button, the other long pressing is performed. When switching to the execution of automatic repeated hits, the value of the automatic repeated hits counter is reset to "0" when the push button to be long-pressed is switched, so either the first push button or the second push button The number of automatic repeated hits during the period during which one was held down (long press period L2 shown in FIG. 35 (B); L1> L2) and the period during which the other was held down (long press period shown in FIG. 35 (B)). Even if the total of the number of automatic repeated hits in L3; L1> L3) reaches the number of automatic repeated hits in the predetermined period (long press period L1), the continuous hit compatible meter is not updated to full (final mode).

However, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), when one of the first push button and the second push button is held down and then the other is held down (FIG. 38). (B) exemplifies a form in which the second push button is long-pressed after the first push button is long-pressed). If one long-press is switched to the other long-press before the automatic continuous hit is established, the long-press auto is performed. It is possible to take over the judgment of repeated hits. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 38 (B), after executing the automatic continuous hitting corresponding to the long pressing of either the first push button or the second push button, the other long pressing is performed. When switching to the execution of automatic repeated hits, the value of the automatic repeated hits counter is not reset to "0" even if the push button to be long-pressed is switched, so either the first push button or the second push button is used. The number of automatic repeated hits during the period during which the button was held down (long press period L2 shown in FIG. 35 (B)) and the number of automatic repeated hits during the period during which the other was held down (long press period L3 shown in FIG. 35 (B)). When the sum of and has reached the number of automatic continuous hits in the predetermined period (long press period L1), the continuous hit compatible meter is updated to full (final mode).

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

Focusing on the case where the first push button is operated by the player and the case where the second push button is operated during each production, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the first push button is operated by the player. Since the first push button has a button LED (not shown) and a vibration motor (not shown) built-in, the first push button emits light by the button LED and vibrates by driving the vibration motor. On the other hand, when the second push button is operated by the player, the second push button does not emit light or vibrate because the member corresponding to the button LED and the vibration motor is not built in. That is, when the vibration motor is vibrating by its own drive, the player can strongly sense the vibration of the vibration motor by operating the first push button, while the vibration of the vibration motor causes the game frame. Since a part of the vibration is transmitted to the second push button, the player can perceive the vibration of the vibration motor by operating the second push button weaker than when operating the first push button.

However, since the same determination value (automatic continuous hit determination value) is used between the case where the first push button is long-pressed by the player and the case where the second push button is long-pressed, the player makes the first push. The interval at which automatic repeated hits are established (long press determination interval) is the same (for example, 0.2 seconds shown in FIG. 32 (B)) when the button is long-pressed and when the second push button is long-pressed. It has become.

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

On the other hand, in the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then the second push button is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button is pressed and held for a period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the automatic repeated hits are performed based on the fact that the total of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. It is executed and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a mode in which the long press determination can be taken over is illustrated in the notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the notification effect, the takeover of the long press determination may be invalidated as in the advance notice effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the first period in the present invention is 0.15 seconds and the second period is 0.05 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period and the second period may have the same length.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, the player can repeatedly hit the pachinko machine 1 by pressing and holding both the first push button and the second push button. The display mode of the meter is updated, and the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by the automatic continuous hitting based on the player pressing and holding only one of the first push button and the second push button. As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, FIGS. 30 and 31, regardless of whether both the first push button and the second push button are held down or only one of them is held down, every interrupt Since the value of the automatic continuous hit count counter is always added by 1, only one of the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button and the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button. The update speed of the meter for repeated hits is the same as when pressing and holding only.

On the other hand, there is a case where the player updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by repeatedly hitting both the first push button and the second push button, and the case where the player updates either the first push button or the second push button. In the case of updating the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by repeatedly hitting only, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 30, the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button are always performed for each interruption. Since the value of the repeated hit count counter is added by 1 for each, only one of the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button and the case where the player repeatedly hits the first push button and the second push button. The meter corresponding to repeated hits can be updated faster when the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button. As described above, in the present embodiment, the update speed of the continuous hit compatible meter is made different depending on whether the player's operation detected by the first push button and the second push button is a continuous hit or a long press. It is possible to improve the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect.

In the present embodiment, the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button and the case where the player presses and holds only one of the first push button and the second push button. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may be different depending on whether the player presses and holds only one of the first push button and the second push button.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are cases where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button and cases where the player repeatedly hits only one of the first push button and the second push button. , However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button, and the game. The update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may be the same in the case where the person repeatedly hits only one of the first push button and the second push button.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the player presses and holds both the first push button and the second push button and the case where the player presses and holds only one of the first push button and the second push button. Then, the update "speed" of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is made the same, and the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button and the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button An example is shown in which the update "speed" of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is different depending on the case where only one is hit repeatedly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player pushes the first push button and the second push. When both the buttons are pressed and held, and when the player presses and holds only one of the first push button and the second push button, an image (image A or image B in the advance notice effect) is displayed on the effect display device 9. The "speed" until the probability change notification image and the non-probability change notification image in the notification effect are displayed is the same, and the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button, and the player is the first. When only one of the 1 push button and the 2nd push button is repeatedly pressed, an image (image A and image B in the advance notice effect, a probability change notification image and a non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) is displayed on the effect display device 9. The "speed" up to the point may be different. That is, the "quickness" in the present invention includes the "speed (update speed)" in which the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by the operation of the first push button and the second push button, as well as the first push button and the second push button. Includes "speed (period until image display)" until an image (image A or image B in the advance notice effect, probabilistic notification image or non-probability change notification image in the notification effect) is displayed on the effect display device 9 by the operation of. It has been.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, when the player presses and holds only the first push button and when only the second push button is pressed and held, the automatic continuous hitting is established as shown in FIG. 32 (B). Since the interval (long press judgment interval) is the same as 0.2 seconds, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by the automatic repeated hits based on the player pressing and holding only the first push button. , When the player updates the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by auto-continuous hitting based on pressing and holding only the second push button, the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same, so that the advance notice effect and the notification effect are produced. Can be easily understood by the player, and the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, an example is illustrated in which the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is the same when the player presses and holds only the first push button and when only the second push button is pressed and held. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the update speed of the meter corresponding to repeated hits differs depending on whether the player presses and holds only the first push button and the second push button. You may do so.

Further, in the advance notice effect, the player presses and holds the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then a second period shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button is pressed and held for (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic continuous hitting is executed even though the total of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. Since the display mode of the meter for repeated hits is not updated, it can be easily understood that the update of the display mode of the meter for continuous hits is not started by changing the push button that the player presses and holds. The effect of the production can be enhanced.

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

Further, in the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, and then a second period shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button is pressed and held for (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic continuous hitting is executed according to the total of the first period and the second period reaching the long press determination interval. Since the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated, the effect of the notification effect can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, in the notification effect, after the player presses and holds the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, the long press determination interval When the second push button is long-pressed for a shorter second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the long-pressing of the second push button takes over the long-pressing period of the first push button. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press determination is made after the player presses and holds the first push button for a first period shorter than the long press determination interval in the notification effect. When the second push button is long-pressed for a second period shorter than the interval, the long-pressing period of the first push button may not be inherited by the long-pressing of the second push button.

Further, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect of the present embodiment, the image of the first push button and the first push as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 9 during the operation acceptance period of the first push button and the second push button By displaying a message prompting the button operation (continuous hitting), the player can be prompted to operate the first push button, and the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect can be enhanced.

Further, the first push button of the present embodiment has a built-in vibration motor, and when the first push button is operated in the advance notice effect or the notification effect, the first push is driven (vibration) of the vibration motor. While the button vibrates, the vibration motor does not drive (vibrate) when the second push button is operated in the advance notice effect or the notification effect, so that the second push button does not vibrate, that is, the first push. Since the strength of the vibration differs between the button and the second push button, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect and the notification effect.

In this embodiment, the first push button vibrates by the drive (vibration) of the built-in vibration motor, and the second push button does not vibrate, as "the strength of vibration is different". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration motor is driven (vibrated) in response to the operation of the second push button, and the vibration generated by the vibration motor is transmitted to the second push button. The push button may vibrate weaker than the first push button.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the vibration motor is built in the first push button and the vibration motor is not built in the second push button is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second push button is not limited to this. While the push button has a built-in vibration motor, the first push button does not have a built-in vibration motor. When the player operates the second push button, the player operates the first push button. The second push button may vibrate more strongly than the second push button.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the vibration motor is built in the first push button and the vibration motor is not built in the second push button is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first A vibration motor may be built in both the push button and the second push button. When the vibration motor is built in both the first push button and the second push button in this way, the performance of the vibration motor built in the first push button and the vibration motor built in the second push button is performed. The strength of the vibration of the first push button and the second push button may be different by making them different.

In the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, the player presses and holds the first push button and the length of the second push button during the operation acceptance period of the first push button and the second push button. An example is illustrated in which the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits is updated by automatic repeated hits in response to pressing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button is used. Even if there is, if the operation of the first push button or the operation of the second push button by the player is detected after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the operation acceptance period, the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits by automatic repeated hits. May not be updated until the final mode, so that the display mode of the meter corresponding to repeated hits may not be updated. By doing so, even during the operation acceptance period of the first push button and the second push button, the display mode of the meter corresponding to the repeated hits is the final mode by the automatic repeated hits by long pressing the first push button and the second push button. Since it is possible to provide a case where the item is updated and a case where the item is not updated, the game entertainment can be improved. If the operation of the first push button or the operation of the second push button by the player is detected from the start of the operation acceptance period to the elapse of a predetermined period, the meter corresponding to repeated hits is performed by automatic repeated hits as in the present embodiment. The display mode of is updated to the final mode.

Further, in the present invention, as an example of "the first effect of the first detection means has a stronger effect intensity than the first effect of the second detection means", the "image of the first push button" illustrated in the present embodiment is used. In addition to the form of "displaying but not displaying the image of the second push button", the form of "displaying the image of the second push button smaller than the image of the first push button" is included. Similarly, as an example of "the second effect related to the first detection means has a stronger effect intensity than the second effect related to the second detection means", the "message prompting the operation of the first push button" illustrated in the present embodiment is used. In addition to the form of "displaying but not displaying the message prompting the operation of the second push button", the form of "displaying the message prompting the operation of the second push button smaller than the message prompting the first push button" Includes. Further, the effect intensity in the present invention includes the size and presence / absence of the image displayed on the effect display device 9, the volume level / presence / absence of the sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R, the light output from the decorative LED 25 and the frame LED 28. Including the intensity and presence / absence of the amount of light.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first detection means corresponds to, for example, the first push button, and the second detection means corresponds to, for example, the second push button. When the configuration shown in the present embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first effect operating means (for example, the left operation button) shown in the first embodiment is used. 120L) and / or both of the second effect operating means (for example, the right operation button 120R) may be configured to be applied as the first detecting means or the second detecting means. For example, the first effect operation means (for example, left operation button 120L) shown in the first embodiment is applied as the first detection means, and the second effect operation means (for example, right operation button 120R) is second-detected. It may be configured to be applied as a means.

Embodiment 3.
In the first embodiment, it may be configured to further perform a specific display (for example, a button image) corresponding to the operating means or the detecting means. Hereinafter, a third embodiment configured to perform a specific display (for example, a button image) corresponding to the operation means and the detection means will be described.

In this embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

Further, in this embodiment, instead of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R shown in the first embodiment, the player grips and tilts near the center of the hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. It is assumed that a stick controller (not shown) that can be operated and a push button (not shown) that can be operated by a player by a pressing operation or the like are provided.

In this embodiment, in the effect symbol change start process (step S801) and the effect symbol change process (step S802), the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of executing the button development effect.

FIG. 39A is an explanatory diagram illustrating various periods in the button development effect according to the third embodiment. Before explaining FIG. 39 (A), "T1" to "T14" shown in FIGS. 39 to 48 will be described. "T1" represents the start timing of the fluctuation. “T14” represents the end timing of the fluctuation. "T2" represents the timing of reaching. "T3" represents the timing of development into super reach. Super reach developed from "T3" ends in "T13". That is, "T13" represents the timing at which the super reach result (win / loss, etc.) is displayed (notified).

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

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

As shown in FIG. 39 (A), a part of the button or the like display period (T4 to T13) (T11 to T13) is the valid period (operation is valid) of the button or the like (push button, stick controller). The period), and the other periods (T4 to T11) are non-valid periods (periods during which the operation is not valid) such as buttons. That is, "T11" represents the timing at which the operation of the button or the like becomes effective. During the non-valid period (T4 to T11), a "regulation line" is displayed by superimposing it on an image such as a button as an image for notifying that the non-valid period is in progress. During the valid period (T11 to T13), the "regulation line" is not displayed. That is, the "regulation line" is erased at "T11".

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

Each of FIGS. 39 (B) to 41 (B) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific flow of button development effect in the third embodiment.

(Specific Example 1) FIG. 39 (B) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 1. In Specific Example 1, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” (variation pattern of super reach α (loss)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the button development effect is executed, and the button and other images do not change at any of the button development effect category "BH1" (three timings (timing 1, 2, 3)). The button development effect category (button development effect category) in which the "final" is the "first aspect (small button (white))" is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" (images such as buttons are timing 1, timing 2, timing). A button development effect pattern that does not change in any of 3) is determined, and "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as a button for timing 1 ("no change" in "BH1-1"), and timing 2 ("BH1") is determined. In "-1", "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the button action effect for "no change"), and for timing 3 ("no change" in "BH1-1"), "action" for the button action effect. It is assumed that "no production" has been decided. The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 39 (B).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH1-1" determined in the specific example 1, the image of the button or the like has the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) and the second period ("timing 1" to Small buttons (white) for both "Timing 2" / T6 to T8), the third period ("Timing 2" to "Timing 3" / T8 to T10), and the fourth period ("Timing 3" and later / T10 to T13). ), And in order to display the "regulation line" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11) regardless of the button development effect pattern, in the specific example 1, the button development effect is as shown in FIG. 39 (B). Is executed. Further, in the specific example 1, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 2 (no change), the character appears in "T7" to "T8", but the image such as the button is not changed. (Failure production).

(Specific Example 2) FIG. 40 (A) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 2. In Specific Example 2, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is assumed to be the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” (variation pattern of super reach α (loss)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the button development effect is executed, and the button development effect category "BH2" (at any one of the three timings, the image such as the button changes weakly, and the "final" is The button development effect category, which is the "second mode (large button (white))", is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" (button development effect pattern with a weak change at timing 1) is determined. "Weak action effect" is determined for the button action effect for timing 1 ("weak change (1st → 2nd)" in "BH2-1"), and timing 2 ("no change" in "BH2-1"). It is assumed that "no action effect" is determined for the button action effect for the timing 3 ("no change" in "BH2-1"), and "weak action effect" is determined for the button action effect for timing 3. The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (A).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH2-1" determined in the specific example 2, the image such as the button is the "first mode (small button (white)) in the first period (before" timing 1 "/ T4 to T6). ) ”, And the second period (“Timing 1” to “Timing 2” / T6 to T8), the third period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10), and the fourth period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10) After "Timing 3" / T10 to T13), it becomes "second mode (large button (white))", and any button development effect pattern becomes "regulation line" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11). In the second embodiment, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (A). Further, in the specific example 2, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the character appears in "T5" to "T6" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T6". The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change) (success production). Further, in the specific example 2, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 3 (no change), the character appears in "T9" to "T10", but the image such as a button is displayed in "T10". Not changed (failure production).

(Specific Example 3) FIG. 40 (B) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 3. In Specific Example 3, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is assumed to be the fluctuation pattern “PB4-X” (variation pattern of super reach α (big hit)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button development effect category "BH3a" (at any two of the three timings, the image of the button or the like changes slightly, and the "final" is The button development effect category, which is the "third mode (large button (red))", is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" (button development effect pattern with weak changes in timing 2 and timing 3) is set. After making a decision, "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for timing 1 ("no change" in "BH3a-2"), and "weak change (first → second)" in timing 2 ("BH3a-2"). ) ")" No action effect "is determined for the button action effect, and the button action effect for timing 3 ("weak change (2nd → 3rd)" in "BH3a-2") is "weak action effect". Is determined. The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (B).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" determined in the specific example 3, the image of the button or the like is the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) or the second period ("timing 1" to "Timing 2" / T6 to T8) is the "first mode (small button (white))", and the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3" / T8 to T10) is the "second mode (large)". Button (white)) ”, and in the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later / T10 to T13), it becomes “third mode (large button (red))”, and any button development effect pattern In order to display the "regulation line" during the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in the specific example 3, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (B). Further, in the specific example 3, since "no action effect" is determined for the timing 2 (weak change), the image such as a button is displayed in "T8" without the character appearing in "T7" to "T8". The mode (small button (white)) is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change). Further, in the specific example 3, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 3 (weak change), the character appears in "T9" to "T10" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T10". The "second mode (large button (white))" is changed to the "third mode (large button (red))" (one-step change) (success production).

(Specific Example 4) FIG. 41 (A) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 4. In Specific Example 4, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is assumed to be the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” (variation pattern of super reach β (big hit)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the button development effect is executed, and the button development effect category "BH4b" (at any two of the three timings, the image of the button or the like changes weakly at the previous timing. At a later timing, the image of the button etc. changes in the middle, the "final" becomes the "fourth mode (stick)", the button development effect category) is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" (weak at timing 1) is determined. A button development effect pattern with a change and a medium change at timing 3 is determined, and the button action effect for timing 1 (“weak change (1st → 2nd)” in “BH4b-1”) is “weak effect effect”. Is determined, and "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as buttons for timing 2 ("no change" in "BH4b-1"), and "medium change (second → second)" in timing 3 ("BH4b-1"). 4) It is assumed that the "medium action effect" has been decided for the action effect such as buttons for "). The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (A).

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" determined in the specific example 4, the image such as the button is the "first mode (small button (white)) in the first period (before" timing 1 "/ T4 to T6). ) ”, And in the second period (“Timing 1” to “Timing 2” / T6 to T8) and the third period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10), “Second mode (large) Button (white)) ”, and in the fourth period (“Timing 3” and later / T10 to T13), it becomes “fourth mode (stick)”, and any button development effect pattern is in the non-valid period. In order to display the "regulation line" in (T4 to T11), in the specific example 4, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (A). Further, in the specific example 4, since the "weak action effect (character appearance)" is determined for the timing 1 (weak change), the character appears in "T5" to "T6" and the image such as a button is displayed in "T6". The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to the "second mode (large button (white))" (one-step change) (success production). Further, in the specific example 4, since the "medium action effect (cannon)" was determined for the timing 3 (medium change), the cannon was made to appear in "T9" to "T10", and the image such as a button was displayed in "T10". The second mode (large button (white)) is changed to the "fourth mode (stick)" (two-step change) (success production).

(Specific Example 5) FIG. 41 (B) shows the flow of the button development effect in the specific example 5. In Specific Example 5, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is assumed to be the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” (variation pattern of super reach β (big hit)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and at the timing of the button development effect category "BH4c" (one of the three timings (timing 3 in the present embodiment), the image of the button or the like). Is strongly changed, and the "final" becomes the "fourth mode (stick)", the button development effect category) is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1" (button development effect pattern with a strong change at timing 3) is determined. ) Is determined, and "no action effect" is determined for the action effect such as the button for timing 1 ("no change" in "BH4c-1"), and the button for timing 2 ("no change" in "BH4c-1"). It is said that "no action effect" was decided for the equal action effect, and "strong action effect" was decided for the button etc. action effect for timing 3 ("strong change (1st → 4th)" in "BH4c-1"). To do.

In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4c-1" determined in the specific example 5, the image of the button or the like is the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) or the second period ("timing 1" to In the "timing 2" / T6 to T8) and the third period ("timing 2" to "timing 3" / T8 to T10), it becomes the "first mode (small button (white))" and the fourth period ("" After "Timing 3" / T10 to T13), it becomes the "fourth mode (stick)", and the "regulation line" is displayed during the non-valid period (T4 to T11) regardless of the button development effect pattern. Therefore, in the specific example 5, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Further, in the specific example 5, since the "strong action effect (lightning strike)" is determined for the timing 3 (strong change), a thundercloud appears in "T9" to "T10" and an image such as a button is displayed in "T10". The first mode (small button (white)) is changed to the "fourth mode (stick)" (three-step change) (success production).

42 to 48 are diagrams showing an example of display operation in the display area of the effect display device 9 according to the third embodiment. In FIGS. 42 to 48, the character C1 is an ally character appearing in Super Reach α and Super Reach β, the character C2 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach α, and the character C3 is an enemy character appearing in Super Reach β. Is.

42 and 43 show a display operation example of the specific example 3 (T2 or later) shown in FIG. 40 (B). Specifically, FIG. 42 (A) → FIG. 42 (B) → FIG. 42 (C) → FIG. 42 (D) → FIG. 42 (E) → FIG. 42 (F) → FIG. 43 (G) → FIG. 43 ( The transition is as follows: H) → FIG. 43 (I) → FIG. 43 (J) → FIG. 43 (K) → FIG. 43 (L) → FIG. 43 (M). FIG. 42 (A) is a reach scene (T2). FIG. 42 (B) is a scene (T3) in which the super reach α is reached. FIG. 42 (C) is a scene (T4) in which the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1 in FIG. 42 (C).

FIG. 42 (D) is a scene (T5) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 is started. In the specific example 3, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 1 is not executed, the display in FIG. 42 (D) is the same as that in FIG. 42 (C) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 42 (E) is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 1 in the specific example 3, the display in FIG. 42 (E) is the same as that in FIG. 42 (D) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2).

FIG. 42 (F) is a scene (T7) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 2 is started. In the specific example 3, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 2 is not executed, the display in FIG. 42 (F) is the same as that in FIG. 42 (E) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 43 (G) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In Specific Example 3, since the change is weak at the timing 2, in FIG. 43 (G), the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one-step change). Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 43 (G), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

FIG. 43 (H) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 3 is started. In Specific Example 3, since the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 43 (H), the character JS (the code "JS" is not used) as the weak action effect. The image JS1 prayed by the figure (the same applies hereinafter) is displayed. FIG. 43 (I) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 3, since the change is weak at the timing 3, in FIG. 43 (I), the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (red) D3 (one-step change). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 43 (I), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (red) D3. Further, in FIG. 43 (I), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

FIG. 43 (J) is a scene (T11) in which the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 43 (J). FIG. 43 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 43 (J). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button, the large button (red) D3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 43 (J) is displayed as the large button (red) D3U in FIG. 43 (K). It is displayed large in the center of. In addition, in FIG. 43 (K), information (gauge, numerical value) for notifying the amount of the remaining valid period may be displayed. The same applies to FIGS. 45 (K), 46 (E), 47 (E), and 48 (E). In FIG. 40 (B), the position of T12 is shown away from the position of T11 for convenience of illustration. The same applies to other figures such as FIG. 39 (B).

FIG. 43 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes the button during the valid period (T11 to T13). It is a scene (T13) when the valid period ends when the above is not operated. In Specific Example 3, the ally character C1 wins because it is a big hit. That is, as a result of the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C1) is notified. In FIG. 43 (L), T13 is described as a case where the player does not operate the push button. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 43 (M) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 43 (M), a fanfare effect is executed.

44 and 45 show a display operation example of the specific example 4 (T2 or later) shown in FIG. 41 (A). Specifically, FIG. 44 (A) → FIG. 44 (B) → FIG. 44 (C) → FIG. 44 (D) → FIG. 44 (E) → FIG. 44 (F) → FIG. 45 (G) → FIG. 45 ( The transition is as follows: H) → FIG. 45 (I) → FIG. 45 (J) → FIG. 45 (K) → FIG. 45 (L) → FIG. 45 (M). FIG. 44 (A) is a reach scene (T2). FIG. 44 (B) is a scene (T3) in which the super reach β is reached. FIG. 44 (C) is a scene (T4) in which the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1 in FIG. 44 (C).

FIG. 44 (D) is a scene (T5) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 is started. In the specific example 4, the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 1, and therefore, in FIG. 44 (D), the image JS1 prayed by the character JS is displayed as the weak effect effect. ing. FIG. 44 (E) is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In Specific Example 4, since the change is weak at the timing 1, in FIG. 44 (E), the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 (one-step change). Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 44 (E), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2. Further, in FIG. 44 (E), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is also displayed.

FIG. 44 (F) is a scene (T7) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 2 is started. In the specific example 4, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 2 is not executed, the display in FIG. 44 (F) is the same as that in FIG. 44 (E) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C3). ing. FIG. 45 (G) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at the timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 2 in the specific example 4, the display in FIG. 45 (G) is the same as that in FIG. 44 (F) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C3).

FIG. 45 (H) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 4, since the medium action effect (cannon) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 45 (H), the image TS1 of the cannon is displayed as the medium action effect. FIG. 45 (I) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 4, since the change is medium at the timing 3, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the stick D4 (two-step change) in FIG. 45 (I). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4 in FIG. 45 (I). Further, in FIG. 45 (I), the image TS2 of the smoke of firing and the image TS3 of the impact at the time of hit are also displayed. If there is no change in the medium action effect (that is, if it is a failure effect), for example, it may not be fired, or it may not be hit even if it is fired.

FIG. 45 (J) is a scene (T11) in which the operation corresponding to the stick D4 (operation of the stick controller) is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 45 (J). FIG. 45 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 45 (J). In order to encourage the player to operate the stick controller, the stick D4 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 45 (J) is displayed large as the stick D4U in the center of the display area in FIG. 45 (K). There is.

FIG. 45 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the stick controller during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player operates the stick controller during the valid period (T11 to T13). It is a scene (T13) when the valid period ends when the above is not operated. In the specific example 4, since it is a big hit, the ally character C1 wins. That is, as a result of the operation (operation of the stick controller) corresponding to the stick D4 (stick D4U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C1) is notified. FIG. 45 (M) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 45 (M), a fanfare effect is executed.

FIG. 46 shows a display operation example of the specific example 1 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 39 (B). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 46 (A) → FIG. 46 (B) → FIG. 46 (C) → FIG. 46 (D) → FIG. 46 (E) → FIG. 46 (F) → FIG. 46 (G). To do. FIG. 46 (A) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 2 in the specific example 1, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. 46 (A) as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1 in FIG. 46 (A). In Specific Example 1, a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change or the like at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change), but the change at timing 2 is Since there is no such thing (that is, because it is a failure effect), the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG. 46 (A).

FIG. 46 (B) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 1, since the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is not executed, the display in FIG. 46 (B) is the same as that in FIG. 46 (A) (excluding the operation of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 46 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 3 in the specific example 1, the display in FIG. 46 (C) is the same as that in FIG. 46 (B) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2).

FIG. 46 (D) is a scene (T11) in which the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the small button (white) D1 is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 46 (D). FIG. 46 (E) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 46 (D). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button, the small button (white) D1 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 46 (D) is displayed as the small button (white) D1U in FIG. 46 (E). It is displayed large in the center of.

FIG. 46 (F) shows a scene when the player operates the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes the button during the valid period (T11 to T13). It is a scene (T13) when the valid period ends when the above is not operated. In the specific example 1, the enemy character C2 wins because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (small button (white) D1U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 46 (G) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 46 (G), the following variable display is executed.

FIG. 47 shows a display operation example of the specific example 2 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 40 (A). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 47 (A) → FIG. 47 (B) → FIG. 47 (C) → FIG. 47 (D) → FIG. 47 (E) → FIG. 47 (F) → FIG. 47 (G). To do. FIG. 47 (A) is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like is performed at timing 2. Since there is no change in the timing 2 in the specific example 2, in FIG. 47 (A), the large button (white) D2 is displayed as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 47 (A), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

FIG. 47 (B) is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In the specific example 2, since the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, in FIG. 47 (B), the image JS1 prayed by the character JS is displayed as the weak action effect. ing. FIG. 47 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. Since there is no change in the timing 3 in the specific example 2, the display in FIG. 47 (C) is the same as that in FIG. 47 (B) (excluding the operations of the characters C1 and C2). Since it is a failure effect, the image JS2 that the character JS is pleased with is not displayed in FIG. 47 (C).

FIG. 47 (D) is a scene (T11) in which the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the large button (white) D2 is enabled. Since the validity period (T11 to T13) has expired, the regulation line K is not displayed in FIG. 47 (D). FIG. 47 (E) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 47 (D). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button, the large button (white) D2 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 47 (D) is displayed as the large button (white) D2U in FIG. 47 (E). It is displayed large in the center of.

FIG. 47 (F) shows a scene when the player operates the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes the button during the valid period (T11 to T13). It is a scene (T13) when the valid period ends when the above is not operated. In Specific Example 2, the enemy character C2 wins because it is lost. That is, as a result of the operation (push button operation) corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (large button (white) D2U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 47 (G) is a scene (T14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 47 (G), the following variable display is executed.

FIG. 48 shows a display operation example of the specific example 5 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 41 (B). Specifically, the transition is as follows: FIG. 48 (A) → FIG. 48 (B) → FIG. 48 (C) → FIG. 48 (D) → FIG. 48 (E) → FIG. 48 (F) → FIG. 48 (G). To do. FIG. 48A is a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. Since there is no change at the timing 2 in the specific example 2, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. 48 (A) as in the case of the timing 1 and thereafter. Since it is the non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1 in FIG. 48 (A).

FIG. 48B is a scene (T9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In Specific Example 5, a strong action effect (lightning strike) is executed as a button action effect corresponding to a change at the timing 3, and therefore, in FIG. 48B, a thundercloud image KS1 is displayed as a strong effect effect. FIG. 48 (C) is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at the timing 3 is performed. In Specific Example 5, since the change is strong at the timing 3, in FIG. 48 (C), the small button (white) D1 is changed to the stick D4 (change in 3 steps). Since it is a non-valid period (T4 to T11), the regulation line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4 in FIG. 48 (C). Further, in FIG. 48C, an image of lightning bolt KS2 and an image of impact at the time of hit KS3 are also displayed. If there is no change in the strong effect effect (that is, in the case of a failure effect), for example, there may be no lightning strike, or even if there is a lightning strike, it may not hit.

48 (D) to 48 (G) are the same as those of FIGS. 45 (J) to 45 (M), and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

(A1) As described above, according to this embodiment, a detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, etc.) that is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can detect a player's movement, and a detection means. Specific display corresponding to (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button (for example) shown in FIGS. 42 to 48. Specific display execution means (for example, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) and the effect symbol) that performs (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc.) The specific display executing means includes the first specific display (for example, small button (white) D1 etc.) and the first specific display as the specific display. The second specific display (for example, when the first specific display is the small button (white) D1 and the second specific display is the large button (white), which has a high degree of advantage for the player (for example, the jackpot expectation and the probability variation expectation) ) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., the first specific display. When is set to the large button (red) D3, the second specific display can display the stick D4, etc.), and after displaying the first specific display, the action effect acting on the specific display (for example, the weak action effect, The second specific display can be displayed by executing the medium action effect and the strong action effect (for example, after displaying the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIG. 44 (C), FIG. 44 (D) and As shown in FIG. 44 (E), the large button (white) D2 is executed by executing the weak action effect of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on the small button (white) D1. Or an image that acts on the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIGS. 45 (H) and 45 (I) after displaying the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 44 (E). The stick D4 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (I) by executing the intermediate action effect of displaying the TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3).

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

(A2) In the gaming machine of the above (A1), the action effect is executed after displaying the first specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). By doing so, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after displaying the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 44 (E), FIGS. 45 (H) and 45 (I) ), The large button (white) D2 is pressed as shown in FIG. 45 (I) by executing the medium action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2. (Change to stick D4), and in the valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48), the second specific display (for example, FIGS. 45 (J) and 45 (K)). As shown in FIG. 45 (K), an operation effect using the stick D4, stick D4U, etc. (for example, an effect of prompting an operation as shown in FIG. 45 (K) and notifying the result as shown in FIG. 45 (L)) Will be executed.

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

(A3) In the game machine of the above (A1) or (A2), there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect, etc.), and which action effect is executed. Depending on the situation, the rate of change to the second specific display is different (for example, there is no change and there is a change (weak change, medium change or strong change). Since the determination ratio is different, the ratio of changing to the second specific display differs depending on which button or the like action effect is executed).

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

(A4) In any of the game machines (A1) to (A3) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect, etc.), and the display of the specific display after the change. There are a plurality of types (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. shown in FIGS. 42 to 48, etc. ), And the rate of change to which specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example, in the case of weak change (1 step change) and in the case of medium change (2 step change). Since the determination ratios of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong effect effect are different between the case of the strong change (three-step change) and the case of the strong change (three-step change), the weak action effect is weak depending on which button or the like action effect is executed. The ratio of change, medium change, and strong change is different. For example, if the small button (white) D1 is before the change, the small button (white) D1 becomes the large button (white) D2 when the weak change is executed. When the medium change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (red) D3, and when the strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to the stick D4. The rate of change to which specific display differs depending on which button or other action effect is executed).

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

(A5) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (A1) to (A4), there are a plurality of types of detection means (for example, push button, stick controller, etc.), and the detection means is detected by the detection means corresponding to the specific display after the change. (For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the motion effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after the change is executed, and as shown in FIG. 43, the motion effect after the change is executed. The motion effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (red) D3 is executed, and the motion effect detected by the stick controller corresponding to the changed stick D4 is executed as shown in FIGS. 45 and 48. ).

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

(A6) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A5) above, the specific display executing means is used during the non-valid period of detection by the detecting means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). When displaying the specific display, the specific display is displayed in an manner indicating that the period is not valid (for example, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 48, the small button (white) D1 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, the regulation. The large button (white) D2 on which the line K is superimposed, the large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and the stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed).

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

(B1) According to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and corresponds to a detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, etc.) capable of detecting a player's movement and a detection means. Specific display (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button (white) shown in FIGS. 42 to 48. Specific display execution means (for example, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is performing the effect symbol change start process (step S801) and the effect symbol change) that performs D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. The specific display executing means includes a first specific display (for example, a small button (white) D1 or the like) as a specific display, and a player rather than the first specific display. The second specific display (for example, when the first specific display is the small button (white) D1), the second specific display is the large button (white) D2. , Large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, stick D4, etc., and the first specific display is large. When the button (red) D3 is used, the second specific display can display stick D4 or the like), and during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). After displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the small button (white) D1 is displayed and then the small button (white) is displayed. Change D1 to large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 43 (G), and further change large button (white) D2 to large button (red) D3 as shown in FIG. 43 (I)). As shown in FIG. 43 (J) and FIG. 43 (K), the second specific display after the change (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48) during the valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). An operation effect using a large button (red) D3, a large button (red) D3U, etc. (for example, prompting an operation as shown in FIG. 43 (K) and notifying the result as shown in FIG. 43 (L)). (Direction, etc.) is executed.

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

(B2) In the game machine of the above (B1), the first specific display is the second specific display by executing the action effect (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect) acting on the specific display. (For example, the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 44 (C) acts on the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIGS. 44 (D) and 44 (E). By executing the weak action effect of displaying, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 44 (E), and the large button (white) D2 shown in FIG. 45 (G) is changed to FIG. 45 (H). ) And the medium action effect of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 45 (I), and the stick as shown in FIG. 45 (I). The small button (white) D1 changed to D4 and shown in FIG. 48 (A) is the image TK1 or the image TK2 acting on the small button (white) D1 as shown in FIGS. 48 (B) and 48 (C). By executing the strong action effect for displaying the image TK3, the stick D4 is changed as shown in FIG. 48C).

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

(B3) In the gaming machine of the above (B1) or (B2), there are a plurality of types of action effects acting on the specific display (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect, etc.), and any of the action effects can be used. Depending on whether it is executed, the rate of change to the second specific display is different (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect depending on the case of no change and the case of change (weak change, medium change or strong change). , Since the determination rate of the strong action effect is different, the rate of change to the second specific display differs depending on which button or the like action effect is executed).

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

(B4) In any of the game machines (B1) to (B3) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect, etc.) that act on the specific display, and after the change. There are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, large button (white) D2U, and large button (red) shown in FIGS. 42 to 48. There are D3U, stick D4U, etc.), and the rate of change to which specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example, weak change (one-step change) and medium change (2). Since the determination ratios of the weak action effect, the medium action effect, and the strong action effect are different between the case of the step change) and the case of the strong change (three step change), which button or the like action effect is executed. Depending on the situation, the ratio of weak change, medium change, and strong change is different. For example, if the small button (white) D1 is before the change, the small button (white) D1 is large when the weak change is executed. It changes to button (white) D2, small button (white) D1 changes to large button (red) D3 when medium change is executed, and small button (white) D1 changes to stick D4 when strong change is executed. It changes. Therefore, the ratio of which specific display is changed depends on which button or other action effect is executed).

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

(B5) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (B1) to (B4), there are a plurality of types of detection means (for example, push button, stick controller, etc.), and the detection means is detected by the detection means corresponding to the specific display after the change. (For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the motion effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after the change is executed, and as shown in FIG. 43, the motion effect after the change is executed. The motion effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (red) D3 is executed, and the motion effect detected by the stick controller corresponding to the changed stick D4 is executed as shown in FIGS. 45 and 48. ).

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

(B6) In any of the gaming machines (B1) to (B5) above, the specific display executing means is used during the non-valid period of detection by the detecting means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). When displaying the specific display, the specific display is displayed in an manner indicating that the period is not valid (for example, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 48, the small button (white) D1 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, the regulation. The large button (white) D2 on which the line K is superimposed, the large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and the stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed).

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the detection means corresponds to, for example, a push button or a stick controller. When the configuration shown in the present embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first effect operating means (for example, the left operation button) shown in the first embodiment is used. Either one or both of the 120L) and the second effect operation means (for example, the right operation button 120R) may be applied as the detection means.

It is also possible to configure the gaming machine by appropriately combining any two or all of the configurations shown in the first to third embodiments shown above.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27L, 27R, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is another substrate (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 2, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above embodiments, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0%).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9", and a plurality of types of ordinary symbols of "○" and "×" are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. However, the variable display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do. Hereinafter, a case where the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments is applied to the slot machine will be described.

FIG. 49 is a front view of a slot machine (slot machine). As shown in FIG. 49, the slot machine 401 is composed of a housing 401a having an open front surface and a front door 401b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 401a.

Inside the housing 401a of the slot machine 401, reels 402L, 402C, and 402R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 49, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R are arranged so as to be visible from the see-through window 403 provided on the front door 401b.

A plurality of types of symbols (for example, "7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "replay", etc.) that can be distinguished from each other are specified on the outer peripheral portion of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R. 21 pieces are drawn in each order. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 403 provided at substantially the center of the front door 401b.

Each reel 402L, 402C, 402R is rotated by a reel motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each, so that the design of each reel 402L, 402C, 402R is continuously changed to the perspective window 403. On the other hand, by stopping the rotation of the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 403 as a display result.

A display area 451a of the liquid crystal display 451 (see FIG. 49) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R of the front door 401b. The liquid crystal display 451 has a liquid crystal panel that has transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 451b and the perspective window 403 corresponding to the perspective window 403 of the display region 451a. The reels 402L, 402C, and 402R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 49, the front door 401b has a medal insertion section 40404 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout outlet 409 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned gaming value). MAXBET switch 406 operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 410, which is operated when the medals used for the above are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 407, which is operated when the game is started, reels 402L, 402C. The stop switches 408L, 408C, and 408R, which are operated when the rotation of the 402R is stopped, and the effect switch 456, which is used for the effect, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

Further, in the slot machine 401 shown in FIG. 49, as a switch used for the effect, an effect switch 460A is provided on the upper right side of the slot machine 401, and an effect switch 460B is provided on the lower center of the slot machine 401. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the front door 401b shows a credit display 411 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. Game auxiliary display 412 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED414 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED415 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED416 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED417 that notifies by lighting that the medal can be inserted, and start effective LED418 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 407 is effective. , Notifying by lighting that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 413 provided with the LED 420 during replay is provided.

In the slot machine 401, when the start switch 407 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 402L, 402C, and 402R continuously change. When any of the stop switches 408L, 408C, and 408R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 402L, 402C, and 402R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 403.

When the slot machine 401 shown in FIG. 49 is applied to the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments, for example, the start switch 407 and the stop switches 408L, 408C, and 408R are used to perform operations related to the progress of the game. Since it can be said to be an operation means, it corresponds to a game progress operation means. Further, the effect switches 456, 460A and 460B correspond to the effect operation means because they can be said to be operation means for performing operations related to the effect. In this case, for example, when the rotation of each reel 402L, 402C, 402R is started and the game is started, it is generally considered that the player operates each stop switch 408L, 408C, 408R with his right hand. The effect switch 460A provided in the above is difficult to operate with the left hand of the person who is not used to operate the game progress operation means (stop switches 408L, 408C, 408R), and the effect switch 460B provided in the lower center is It is relatively easy to operate with the left hand. Therefore, the execution frequency of the button effect using the effect switch 460B may be set to be higher than the execution frequency of the button effect using the effect switch 460A, or the button effect using the effect switch 460A may be used. , It may be configured to have higher reliability than the button effect using the effect switch 460B.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving the prize are satisfied. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and based on the determination that the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st reserved storage display 9b 2nd reserved storage display 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 27L Left speaker 27R Right speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120L Left operation button 120R Right operation button

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
The first operating means provided at a predetermined position and
A second operation means provided in the predetermined position and different specific position,
It is possible to execute a first operation effect capable of advancing the effect based on the operation to the first operation means, and to execute a second operation effect capable of advancing the effect based on the operation to the second operation means. A certain operation production execution means and
When the first operation effect is executed, the first promotion effect for promoting the operation to the first operation means can be executed, and when the second operation effect is executed, the second operation means can be executed. A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a second promotion effect for promoting the operation to
It is provided with a pre-effect execution means capable of executing a pre-effect in a common effect mode before the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed.
The promotion effect execution means is
It is possible to execute the first promotion effect capable of outputting a promotion sound from a sound output means provided at a position corresponding to the predetermined position at least with a louder volume than the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the specific position. Yes,
It is possible to execute the second promotion effect capable of outputting a promotion sound from the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the specific position at least with a louder volume than the sound output means provided at the position corresponding to the predetermined position. Yes,
The ratio of whether to execute the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect differs between when the pre-effect is executed by the pre-effect execution means and when the pre-effect is not executed. ,
The operation effect executing means is
When the reach effect is in progress, the second operation effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case where the reach effect is not in progress.
When the reach effect is not in progress, the first operation effect is executed at a higher rate than the second operation effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The promotion effect executing means can display a special display imitating the first operation means or the second operation means in the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect.
It is possible to end the display of the special display based on the operation of the first operating means or the second operating means while displaying the special display.
It is possible to end the display of the special display by different ending modes depending on whether the player is controlled to an advantageous state or not controlled to the advantageous state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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