JP7010465B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, such as an effect button operated for executing (generating) an effect and a launch handle operated for launching a game ball. .. In a gaming machine provided with such an operating means, there is a gaming machine that urges a player to operate the operating means in a predetermined operation mode (pressing, rotation, etc.) (also referred to as “promoting effect”) (for example, Patent Document). See 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-12185

However, many of the above-mentioned promotion effects performed in the conventional gaming machines are monotonous and lack impact, and the effect cannot be expected.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the effect of promotion by promoting the operation of the operating means to the player, and to improve the entertainment of the game. be.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An image display device that can display images and
A production button that can be operated by the player,
It is provided with a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that urges the player to operate the effect button.
The promotion effect execution means is
As the promotion effect, it is possible to execute an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the effect button.
In the operation instruction effect, an operation promotion image for displaying an operation based on the instructed operation mode can be displayed on the image display device.
The operation mode of the effect button includes a single press operation in which the effect button is pressed once, a long press operation in which the effect button is continuously pressed, and a continuous hit operation in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed a plurality of times.
The operation promotion image includes an effect button image that imitates the appearance of the effect button, and also includes an effect button image.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the single push operation does not include a character image showing the single push operation.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation includes a character image showing the long press operation.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the continuous striking operation includes a character image showing the continuous striking operation.
As a display pattern for displaying the operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation or the continuous striking operation, a plurality of display patterns having different speeds of the operation display are provided.
The promotion effect executing means displays the operation promotion image based on any one of the plurality of display patterns when the operation instruction effect is executed when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation or the continuous striking operation. The gist is that.

According to the above invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect of urging the player to operate the operation means, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the gaming machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image display processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a round effect in a special gaming state, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen during a variable display of an effect symbol in a high base state, and (c). Is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when the high base state is changed to the low base state. It is a figure which shows an example of the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit. (A) is a timing chart of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern G1, (b) is a timing chart of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern G2, and (c) is a re-variation based on the re-variation pattern G3. It is a timing chart of the production. It is a figure which shows an example of the re-variation effect. (A) is a re-variation pattern determination table, and (b) is a final advance notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows another example of the execution mode of the advance notice effect in the revariation effect. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (in high base state) of Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during big hit game) of Example 3. FIG. (A) is a button notice pattern determination table of Example 4, and (b) is a promotion image display pattern determination table of Example 4. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to a single push notice of Example 4, and (b) is an example of a promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to a long press notice of Example 4. (C) is a diagram showing an example of a promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the notice of repeated hits in the fourth embodiment.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. I will explain the example. The pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment displays the variation of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display of the special symbol ends. This is a so-called "type 1" pachinko gaming machine that enables a player to perform a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given.

Further, in the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 1) includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and is used for gaming. The board 2 is detachably configured from the gaming machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island equipment in the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively referred to as these two effect buttons) that the player can operate during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. (Simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the situation of the game, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the situation of the game. A speaker 67 or the like capable of enabling this is also provided. The firing handle 60 and the effect button 63 are also referred to as "operation means", and the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (that is, the effect button 63) are also referred to as "effect operation means", and the launch handle. The 60 is also referred to as a "launching operation means".

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of the game effect. For example, if the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input the effect, for example, an input means in which the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63. For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. good. Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as protruding upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7 (effect display device) including a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are each composed of numerical symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from "1" to "9", and these numerical symbols are displayed in order. It has become a thing. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 scrolls the effect symbol vertically (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). It is performed by displaying, and when it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display). Further, in this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols "1" to "9", and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd-numbered symbols "3" and "7" are designated as red symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "red symbols"), and the other odd-numbered symbols "1", "5", and "9" are used. "Is a green design (hereinafter also referred to as" green design "). Further, the even-numbered symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "blue symbols").

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, they are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol. The result of the hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “hit / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol having the first stop order is also referred to as "first stop symbol", the stop symbol having the second stop order is also referred to as "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol having the third stop order is referred to as "second stop symbol". This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Further, it refers to any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol, and is also simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Furthermore, the ordinary symbol is "general diagram" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol", and the second. The special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol are "identification information". Also called "display means".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as "222" and "777" are doublet (specific mode, specific). It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, if the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is incorrect, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is produced in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the effect symbol 8, the stop display modes (doublets in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit are referred to as "big hit mode" and "". Sometimes referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order is referred to as "out of order" or "non-specific mode". Or "non-specific display result". Further, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 may be referred to as a “result display mode”.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and the like. , Other game effects such as demo effects for waiting for customers are displayed. Production pattern In the game production, jackpot game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is displayed. It should be noted that the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect hold corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol hold. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the left-handed instruction image 70 described later and a right-handed instruction described later are displayed on the display screen 7a. A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided (see FIG. 44). The left-handed instruction image 70 and the right-handed instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as a "launch instruction image".

A center decorative body 10 that surrounds the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. The center decorative body 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molded product, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped part (board part) having an open center. .. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 becomes visible through the central opening of the center decoration body 10.

A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided in the left portion of the center decorative body 10. Has been done. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit. By accepting a game ball flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharging it from the warp exit, the game ball is staged. Guide to unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 has an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on or blinked according to the game state, and is a decorative member in the shape of characters or figures. 13 are arranged.

Behind the center decorative body 10, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can move along with the game effect is provided. The movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden in a frame constituting the center decorative body 10, and the entire body cannot be visually recognized. Along with this, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit.

Here, the effect hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the effect hold 9a and 9b according to the special figure hold are also referred to as "effect hold display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as a "display effect means", and is a movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. Is also called "movable production means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be a "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce sound by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation of the game is also called "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 capable of producing a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in illuminated members such as LEDs as in the decorative member 13, and the action of the illuminated members makes it possible to play a game. When it lights up or blinks accordingly, these effect buttons 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "effect holding display means", "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Of the results of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the big hit is also called a "specific result", and the deviation is also called a "non-specific result". In addition, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol performed based on the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment are also called "big hit fluctuation" or "specific variation", and the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment. The variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effected symbol, which are performed based on the fact that is out of alignment, are also referred to as "out-of-definition variation" or "non-specific variation".

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a large winning device 31 provided with a large winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The big prize device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the large winning opening 30 (large winning device 31) is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (closed state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to (open state). The large winning opening 30 or the large winning device 31 is also referred to as an "attacker".

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the symbol hit / fail judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the large winning opening 30, and the general winning opening 27 are entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, respectively, and when a game ball enters each entry opening. Is paid out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 30 is "15", and the general winning opening 27. The number of prize balls is "10".

In this way, the game area 3 in which a plurality of entry openings (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, large winning opening 30, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) and the like are arranged is centered in the left-right direction ( It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center decoration body 10) and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting opening 21, the large winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 can enter. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state, etc., in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, and the big winning opening are hit right. You will aim to enter the ball at 30.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold display 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss. A round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game executed when the result of the determination is a big hit, a game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. It includes a launch direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a hit should be made (for example, a high base state described later) or a left hit state (for example, a low base state described later). These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure hold display 43a and the second special figure hold display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) indicates the jackpot (specific display result). ), A jackpot game (special game) is performed in which the jackpot 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

The stop display of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) has elapsed. Then, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a deviated symbol (disengaged mode, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order is reached. The oldest (earliest) special symbol hold is exhausted, which initiates the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is an off symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Will be done. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the game shifts to the opening period of the big hit game described later, and the first round of the big hit game is started after the opening period. .. The stop display time of the special symbol is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, three types of jackpots, "16R first jackpot", "6R second jackpot" and "6R third jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6R first. In the case of 2 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and in the case of 6R 3rd big hit, the 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Is turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 3rd jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display is provided. The LED of 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R fourth jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth jackpot symbol), and the 16R first. In the case of 5 big hits, the 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 5th big hit design). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off design).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) and the type of jackpot (type of number of rounds, number of jackpots, etc.) of the special symbol are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure holding, and if it enters the second starting port 21, the ball enters the second starting port 21. It is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure holding. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the ball, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). There is.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the LEDs according to the number of the first special drawing holding. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. When is "1", the display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned off and the "v" LED is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and the number of the second special figure hold is obtained by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold. Is to display. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable time for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the stop displayed normal symbol (stop symbol) notifies the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. do. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold display 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the holding numbers "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol hit / miss judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of a board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, an effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It is equipped with 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as sensors capable of detecting the game ball, a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a large winning opening sensor 30a, and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection sensors" and "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24 and the large winning port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The grand prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the grand prize device 31.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold display 43a, a second special symbol hold display 43b, and the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted in a prepaid card (game value storage medium), and the like. (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). Further, for example, it also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a chance eye notice, a hold change notice, and a step-up notice.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the apparatus 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, reserved symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display according to the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. The display result (result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct) is stopped and displayed in the display mode. Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By covering the images, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc., may become invisible. A display like this is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, on the sub control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined as a big hit by the special symbol winning / failing determination, a "special game" is executed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (big hit type) displayed as stopped. A special game that is executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game". The jackpot game (special game) is an advantageous game for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering the game ball into the big prize opening 30, and the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is described as "a game state". Also called "special game state".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". A total of 5 types are provided. Of these jackpots, "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots related to the 1st special symbol, and "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". Is a big hit related to the second special symbol. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot", the number of rounds is "16" and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in one round is " The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is a big hit of "25 seconds". In addition, in both "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot", the number of rounds is "6", the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in 1 round is "1 time", and the big winning in 1 round. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of "25 seconds". However, if a predetermined number (hereinafter, also referred to as a "specified number") of game balls enters the large winning opening 30 before the opening time has elapsed after the large winning opening 30 is opened. Even if the opening time has not passed, the large winning opening 30 will be closed when the specified number of balls have been entered. In this embodiment, the specified number is "10".

The round that constitutes the jackpot game is also simply referred to as "R" and is also referred to as "round game". Further, the 6R 2nd jackpot and the 6R 3rd jackpot are collectively referred to as "6R jackpot", and the 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 4th jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot". Further, the big hit game related to the 6R big hit (6R big hit game) is also referred to as a "first special game", and the big hit game related to the 16R big hit (16R big hit game) is also referred to as a "second special game".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, and 16R 4th big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed is displayed. It will be referred to as "high probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is one of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd big hit and 16R 5th big hit, the game state after the big hit game is described will be described later. "Low probability state, time saving state and high base state". From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot and 16R 4th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and the 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are "non-probability variation jackpot" ("normal jackpot" or It can also be regarded as a "time saving jackpot").

In the case of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for the 16R first big hit, 50% for the 6R second big hit, and the 6R third big hit. It is 45%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 16R 4th big hit and 45% for the 16R 5th big hit. It has become. That is, when a big hit is obtained by the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 hit / miss judgment), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is 100%, and the second The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than that in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the starting port 20. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function (during the occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not" (also referred to as "information for determining whether or not it is successful"), and the type of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type" (also referred to as "random number for determining the symbol" or "information for determining the symbol"). As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". "(Also called" fluctuation pattern information ").

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability (big hit probability) that the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol becomes a jackpot (the stop symbol is the jackpot symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. The operation / non-operation of the probability fluctuation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol winning / failing determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) as a probability setting means. It works.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is activated is called "time reduction state" or "shortening fluctuation state", and the state in which the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated is called "non-time reduction state". Or "normally fluctuating state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be memorized as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game. The operation / non-operation of the fluctuation time shortening function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened fluctuation state setting means capable of setting a shortened fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8 (C)).

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any one of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R 4th big hit is obtained. The state is a high-probability state of the special symbol, a time-saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the big hit is executed and the big hit game is executed. This high-accuracy high-base state is a so-called "probability-changing gaming state" for the player. Hereinafter, the high accuracy and high base state is also simply referred to as a "probability change game state".

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of either the 6R 3rd big hit or the 16R 5th big hit becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol and the time reduction of the special symbol. It becomes a state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. This low accuracy and high base state is a so-called "time saving game state" for the player. Hereinafter, the low accuracy and high base state is also simply referred to as a "time saving game state".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a low accuracy high base state or a high accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by right-handed. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. (The possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the second starting port than in the first starting port). Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. (The possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the first starting port than in the second starting opening). Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed striking. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, the game ball is directed to the left game area 3A by setting the display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Can notify you that it should be fired. Further, in the high base state, the game ball is directed to the right game area 3B by setting the display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Can notify you that it should be fired.

Further, in the present embodiment, the LED display mode on the launch direction display 47 is to notify the launch instruction to which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 the game ball is to be fired. Not only this, but also by displaying the launch instruction image (left-handed instruction image 70, right-handed instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Generally, it can be said that the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier for the player to visually recognize (understand) the display content than the launch direction display 47. Therefore, in general, the player should look at the launch instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and perform "left-handed" or "right-handed", that is, Understand whether the current game state is the "left-handed game state" in which the player strikes left or the "right-handed game state" in which the player strikes right.

In this embodiment, as described above, "right-handed" is performed when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy low base state). Therefore, the "right-handed game state" refers to a special game state or a high base state. This "right-handed gaming state" is also referred to as a "predetermined gaming state", the "special gaming state" is also referred to as a "first predetermined gaming state", and the "high base state" is referred to as a "second predetermined gaming state". Also called.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one addition. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. The commands output here include the game status, the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the symbol as a big hit type, the fluctuation pattern, the entry of the game ball into various entrances (starting opening, big winning opening, etc.), and the round. It contains various information regarding the progress of the game. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, large winning port sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. , See FIG. 5) reads the detection signal and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, when the big winning opening sensor 30a detects the game ball, the big winning opening entry command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal symbol operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (normal symbol hold). (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of holdings of the normal figure provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / miss determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (see Label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B). Is acquired, and the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number value (acquisition) is acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Judge whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing is completed, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). (Acquire numerical values), and store those acquired random numbers in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure in the reserved storage unit of the first special figure.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following a start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by “1” (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 in S307 in the start opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). It is determined whether the hit is off or off, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

The pre-judgment as to whether or not it is a big hit can be made in the big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state, or in the normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another preliminary determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (for a high probability state). It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for special symbol hit / fail judgment matches the jackpot judgment value (hit / miss information) and , Information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random value), etc. And set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information and the like) may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether the information is related to the big hit, which is the big hit type, and which is the fluctuation pattern. Etc. can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) and the information indicating the result of the pre-judgment are generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the process according to the above-mentioned special figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in a high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is in a low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to make. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at any timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this process (at the time of starting ball entry) is performed. Processing) is to be completed.

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-judgment is performed on the read random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is displayed as a normal symbol (NO). Determine (S606) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol (design per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal map operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure-hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). It is determined (whether or not the opened opening time has elapsed) (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is completed, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". Judgment (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end process for hitting the normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag for hitting the normal figure is set (S1010) to finish the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the grand prize device 31 is divided into four stages, and "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3" is divided into four stages. 4 ”is assigned. Then, when the "special symbol operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. The processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105 are NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is not completed and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). See).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" among the jackpot determination tables shown in FIG. 8A). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is made based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state in the big hit judgment table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment" respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a lamp for 6R and a lamp for 16R (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "6 (16)". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "6 △ 16 ▲".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the reserved number referred to here is the stored number including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the reserved stored number is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first hold number out-of-number table (variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and is out of order). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the holding number is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second holding number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time state, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for the second hold number deviation (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third hold number out (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4”). (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the variation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern designation command set in this processing is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b has an address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first piece of the first special figure hold). The stored special symbol hit / miss determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read out and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the above-mentioned S1203 or S1208 (see FIG. 9). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability change counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability change counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the probability change counter is "0", the probability change flag is turned off (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Here, when the probability change flag is turned off in S1906, a state change command indicating that the game state shifts (changes) from the high probability high base state (probability change game state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state). (Game state change information) is included in the fluctuation start command related to the start of the fluctuation display of the next special symbol, and is set in the output buffer of the RAM. However, in this embodiment, since the value (set value) set in the probability variation counter in the processing of S2203 described later with the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is set to "10,000", the value of the probability variation counter is set. Is unlikely to become "0" when the fluctuation of the special symbol stops (end of fluctuation). It is also possible to set the state change command in the output buffer of the RAM (transmit to the sub control board) as a command separate from the change start command.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. Subtract the value of the time reduction counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time reduction flag (S1910). , Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

Here, when the time saving flag is turned off in S1910, a state change command indicating that the gaming state shifts (changes) from the low accuracy high base state (time saving gaming state) to the low accuracy low base state (normal gaming state). (Game state change information) is included in the fluctuation start command related to the start of the fluctuation display of the next special symbol, and is set in the output buffer of the RAM. In this embodiment, since the value (set value) set in the time reduction counter in the processing of S2207 described later with the end of the jackpot game related to the non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot) is set to "100", the non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) After the jackpot game related to (normal jackpot) is completed, if the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times without the next jackpot occurring, the value of the time reduction counter becomes "0". Even when the gaming state shifts from the reduced working hours gaming state to the normal state, the state change command is set in the RAM output buffer (sent to the sub-control board) as a command separate from the fluctuation start command, as described above. Is also possible.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot, so set "6" to the value of the round counter (S2004), S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed big hit type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit confirmed this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening 30 based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, the opening commands are the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second jackpot, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third jackpot, and the 16R fourth jackpot. A total of five types of the corresponding fourth opening command and the fifth opening command corresponding to the 16R fifth jackpot are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of big hit (big hit to start) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started, and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. Further, the effect performed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command. In the above special symbol determination process (S1106), the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the process (S2002 to S2012) for setting the game state to the special game state (state in which the big hit game is executed) is "game state control". It functions as a "means".

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101). The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without processing S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processing of the jackpot winning device 31 (opening processing of the jackpot opening 30) has been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

If it is determined in S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. Further, in S2108, the opening / closing member is mainly used to enable the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a and to open the large winning opening 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. The process of opening the 32 is performed, and one round game is started.

Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the large prize opening sensor 30a, "validation" means that when the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the large winning opening 30a. It means to treat (process) as a normal ball entry. On the other hand, "invalidation" means that when a game ball is detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error). Means to (process). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a is effective in principle from the start of the round game to the lapse of a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) after the end of the round game. This period is set as a valid period for detecting a game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the valid period of the game ball detection by the large winning opening sensor 30a functions as a “valid period setting means”. If the large winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball when it is not in the valid period (invalid period), the detection becomes invalid and an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error) occurs. (Great winning opening error command) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to the execution of error notification to notify the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal entry into the large winning opening 30 (large winning opening error).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing process of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process shifts to the processing of S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, "25 seconds") of the large winning opening defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed (1). 2) Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, "10") of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, if any one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied first. In addition, during the big hit game (during the round game), as long as the game ball is launched without delay without any error or trouble that makes it impossible to launch the game ball, the round ends when the condition (2) is satisfied. The condition is usually met.

When it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), when the processing is completed and it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is executed. Set (S2114) and close the winning opening (S2115). In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the big hit game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, and the like. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is a period set after all the opening operations of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game are completed and before the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed, and is the "end period". Also called. During the ending period (end period), the large winning opening 30 is closed. The effect performed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as a "special game execution means" and a "round game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, three types of 16R first jackpot, 6R second jackpot, and 16th fourth jackpot are set as probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, which of these three types is applicable? Judge whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "10,000" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), and the time saving flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / miss determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the jackpot probability in a high probability state, the daily business hours of the amusement store, and the special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times and the like, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. That is, when the big hit game related to the probability change big hit is completed, the game state becomes the "high probability high base state". As in this embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10,000" so that the high accuracy and high base state is substantially set until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag. And when the time saving flag is ON, the control that sets the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if the end of this time is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probabilistic flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, the two types of 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are defined as non-probability variable jackpots (normal jackpots). The game state becomes the "low accuracy high base state". This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as a "game state control means".

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is performed in sequence. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in the above are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is assigned. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accompanied accordingly. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry (start winning), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power supply cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is The data related to (some etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (production design game production, special game production related to the big hit game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to control and control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and the start ball entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random process for determining the type of jackpot (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start process (YES) described later (S). If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the gaming state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes the special gaming state, and the main control is performed when the jackpot game (round game) is executed in the special gaming state. It is a command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, to the opening command (see S2010) sent at the start of the big hit game (special game state), the round start command (see S2107) sent at the start of the round, and the big winning opening 30 in the round. The big prize opening command sent based on the entry of the ball, the round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), and the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119). ) Etc. are applicable. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , The jackpot game-related effect processing related to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command is set. If so, set the round start effect command that specifies the effect according to the start of the round specified based on the command (round start corresponding effect) in the sub output buffer, and if it is a big winning opening ball entry command, the relevant The sub-output buffer is set with a ball entry effect command that specifies the entry effect according to the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 30 specified based on the command. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, set the round end effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the effect according to the end of the round specified based on the command (round end corresponding effect). , If it is an ending command, an ending effect command that specifies an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub-output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts to the jackpot game (special game state) and the progress of the round. Then, an effect related to the big hit game (big hit game effect) such as an opening effect and a round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Here, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state (normal gaming state), that is, in the "left-handed gaming state", the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit (so-called). When the sub control board 90 receives the opening command related to the big hit (first hit), the corresponding first hit opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform a right-handed hit to allow the game ball to enter the large winning opening 30 (“first hit”). "Opening effect") is executed. In the first hit opening effect of this embodiment, right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as "first-hit right-handed instruction notification") at the start of the big hit game related to the first hit is executed.

As shown in FIG. 45, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit of this embodiment first displays the launch handle image HG, which is an image imitating the appearance of the launch handle 60 (see FIG. 3) (FIG. 45 (see FIG. 3). See a)), followed by a "message image" and an "arrow image" that urge the player to rotate the firing handle 60 clockwise (also called "right-handed operation"). The right-handed instruction image MG is displayed (see FIG. 45B). That is, the display of the firing handle image HG is started first, and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG is started later, and a time difference is provided in the display start timing of each image. In this embodiment, the time difference is about 0.5 seconds, and the time difference is small. It should be noted that this time difference can be set arbitrarily, and can also be set randomly each time an image is displayed. However, if the time difference is too large (too long), the player will be given a feeling of delay in the display of each image, and the flow of the notification effect will be worsened (it will hinder the smooth effect). It is desirable to set the time as short as possible (for example, about "0.2 seconds" to "0.7 seconds").

In the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the display of the launch handle image HG that displays the operation in the mode corresponding to the right-handed operation and the arrow that displays the operation in the mode corresponding to the right-handed operation. The display of the right-handed instruction image MG including the image is executed in parallel. That is, the launch handle image HG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing how the launch handle 60 rotates clockwise. Further, the arrow image of the right-handed instruction image MG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image moving from the left side to the right side (right rotation direction). By performing the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit by the operation display of the launch handle image HG and the right-handed instruction image MG in the first-hit opening effect, the left-handed game is performed in a low base state (design variable game). ) Can be positively encouraged to perform a right-handed strike (launch a game ball toward the right game area 3B) in a special game state (big hit game). In particular, in this embodiment, the launch handle image representing the launch handle 60 itself provided at the lower right of the front frame 51 and the arrow image representing the rotation to the right are displayed side by side in the substantially center of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to visually inform the player that he / she is going to hit (start) right-handed.

Here, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit is also referred to as "promotion effect". Further, the display of the firing handle image HG is also referred to as a "first display", and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG is also referred to as a "second display". Furthermore, the right-handed instruction notification (promotion effect) for the first hit, which simultaneously executes the display of the firing handle image HG (first display) and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG (second display), is described as "promotion effect". Also called "specific promotion display". Further, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit corresponds to at least the launch handle image HG that displays the operation in the manner corresponding to the operation mode when the launch handle 60 is right-handed, and the operation mode when the right-handed operation is also performed. The right-handed instruction image MG including the arrow image for displaying the operation in the above mode is displayed. Such a right-handed instruction notification (promotion effect) for the first hit, that is, a promotion effect including an instruction of an operation mode when the firing handle 60 is right-handed is also referred to as an "operation instruction effect". Further, the launch handle image HG and the right-handed instruction image MG are generally referred to as an "operation promotion image", the launch handle image HG is also referred to as an "operation means image", and the right-handed instruction image MG is referred to as an "operation mode". Also called "image".

Further, when the sub control board 90 receives the round start command (1R start command) of the first round at the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is the image control board. Sent to 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display including a round number display is started (executed), and a right-handed instruction is given as a right-handed instruction notification during a big hit game (during a special game state). The display of the image 71 is started (executed) (see FIG. 44 (a)). The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed even in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state (that is, the right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (FIG. 44 (b). ). The process of starting the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction image display process) will be described later. The right-handed instruction notification by displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as "predetermined instruction notification", or also referred to as "promotion effect" or "operation instruction effect".

Furthermore, a big hit occurs in a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (that is, a right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (so-called "ren-chan"), and the big hit (ream). When the sub-control board 90 receives the opening command related to Chan), the corresponding continuous Chan opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as "ream-chan opening effect") having a content different from the above-mentioned first hit opening effect is executed. In the Ren-chan opening effect (not shown), the first-hit right-handed instruction notification like the first-hit opening effect described above, that is, the first-hit right-handed instruction by the operation display of the launch handle image HG and the right-handed instruction image MG. The notification (see FIG. 45) is not executed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed during the game in the high base state is continuously displayed as it is. This is because the high base state is the "right-handed game state", and it is not necessary to change the launch direction of the game ball when executing the jackpot game related to Ren Chan.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing (received command analysis processing) is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination that acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. As a result, the symbol information and the like for designating the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

In addition, when the received fluctuation start command includes the above-mentioned "state change command", information indicating that the game state has changed (changed) to the low base state (game state change information) is included. It becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command shifts (changes) the gaming state from the high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state) to the low base state (low accuracy low base state in this example). ), And the main control is performed at the timing when the next variation display following the variation display of the special symbol that triggers the end of the high base state (for example, the 100th variation display in the time-saving game state) is started. It is transmitted from the unit 80. Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the fluctuation start command by S4502, the fluctuation display of the special symbol (variation display of the effect symbol) to be started this time is in a high base state depending on whether or not the fluctuation start command includes the game state change information. It is possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting from the low base state to the low base state. As a result, if it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting to the low base state, the command to specify the display of the left-handed instruction image (left-handed instruction image display command) is issued to the variable effect start command in S4507 described later. Turn on the left-handed instruction flag (not shown) so that it can be included in the sub-output buffer and set in the sub-output buffer.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the effect mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the effect mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is produced, for example, the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, the symbol design, the numerical design, etc.) is different, the characters, items, and the background image appearing are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect pattern game effect and the jackpot game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.) are provided, the effect mode is provided. It is possible to execute different game effects depending on the game.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are set to the effect mode that can be executed when the game state is the low accuracy low base state, and the effect mode C can be executed when the game state is the low accuracy high base state. The effect mode is set to the effect mode that can be executed when the game state is the high accuracy high base state, and the effect mode E is set to either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state in the game state. It is a production mode that can be executed even in. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of "A to D", the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variable game state). ) Can be grasped. On the other hand, when the effect mode is "E", even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving game state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variable game state). ) Is difficult (impossible) to grasp (determine). In that sense, the effect mode E can be said to be a "probability non-notification mode".

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach-attached effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect). When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one. Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the variable display is continued.

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Here, there are two types of stop display: temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (paused), and the effect symbol is placed at a predetermined stop position on the display screen (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b), such as a number or a character. It means that it is displayed in a state where it is slightly moved so that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol ends, and the effect symbol recognizes the number, the character, or the like at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it is completely stopped and displayed in a state where it can be done. When the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped after the variation display, the display result (result of the variation effect) of the variation display is deterministically displayed (confirmed display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the final stop is reached.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol for temporary stop (hereinafter, also referred to as “temporary stop symbol”) and a symbol for fixed stop (hereinafter, also referred to as “fixed stop symbol”). Specifically, when the effect symbol 8 which is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), that is, the confirmed stop symbol, the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is wrong and there is a reach. , "787", etc., one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R has a different pattern from the other production symbols (reach out-of-reach, out-of-reach mode). ", Etc., at least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is considered to be a disparate eye (completely off-eye, out-of-order mode) in which the other effect symbols are different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and it is a 16R 1st big hit or a 16R 4th big hit, it is doublet (big hit mode) of "777", and if it is another big hit, it is other than "777". It is considered to be doublet (big hit mode).

Further, the effect symbol 8, that is, the temporary stop symbol, which is temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation display before reaching the fixed stop, is basically a roll (reach out-of-reach) other than the above-mentioned doublet (big hit mode). Completely doublet, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed in which the effect symbol 8 is stopped at doublet and then displayed again in a variable manner, the temporary stop symbol is doublet (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low advantage (for example, a normal jackpot having a lower advantage than the probability variation jackpot). Further, since the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (immediately before) the variable display ends and the fixed stop is stopped, the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped immediately before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol.

Here, in this embodiment, among the effect symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R), as the middle effect symbol 8C, in addition to the symbols "1" to "9", the execution (generation) of the revariation effect described later is performed. Suggested revariable symbols (see FIGS. 47 (b), (d), (f)) are provided. This re-variable symbol is not normally displayed, and when the middle effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped under the situation where the effect symbol 8 is variablely displayed, it is displayed on the display screen 7a as one of the middle effect symbols 8C. It has become something that can appear. Further, since the revariable symbol does not indicate the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol, it does not include at least numerical information (numerical symbol), and in this embodiment, FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (d). , (F), mainly composed of the characters "NEXT". Such a re-variable symbol is also called a "special symbol".

In this embodiment, the re-variable symbol is provided in the middle effect symbol 8C, but the re-variable symbol may be provided in the left effect symbol 8L or the right effect symbol 8R, and all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. A re-variable symbol may be provided for. Further, the design of the re-variation symbol is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 47 (b), (d), and (f), as long as it can notify the player of the execution (occurrence) of the re-variation effect. , The design does not matter. Further, the execution of the re-variation effect may be suggested by the appearance of the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) without displaying (without providing) the re-variation symbol. For example, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) are the same symbols such as "112" and "334", and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are them. It is possible to set a random number that is one frame different from the pattern as a roll (special roll) that suggests the execution of the re-variation effect. Although such a variation is not established in reach, it can be said to be a "reach arrangement variation" because two of the three production symbols are the same symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode (appearance, symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol (temporary stop symbol, fixed stop symbol) can be appropriately set. Is.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, and super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. When the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect.

Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the variable speed of all the symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then, at the timing when the predetermined time elapses, the first stop symbol (left in this example). The fluctuation speed of the effect symbol 8L) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporarily stops), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed of the third stop symbol is reduced and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). After that, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and one variation display ends with this. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such fluctuation display, normal fluctuation and reach production are performed.

Specifically, for example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol or the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the variable display is started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variation, and then the right effect symbol 8R. (Second stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the symbols with the same number and the reach is established, the reach effect is developed, and if the reach is not established (that is, if it is a normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R Following the stop (temporary stop) of the (second stop symbol), the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes 11 seconds from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop symbol (in this example, the middle effect symbol 8C) in the normal variation. In addition, in the normal fluctuation when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol is activated, the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is normal (variation). It is shorter than (when the time reduction function is not activated), and along with this, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) is also It gets shorter.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of variation modes that make it appear that the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed a plurality of times as the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol 8 that can be determined (set) by the S4505. The plurality of variable modes are also referred to as "re-variable modes" and "pseudo-continuous modes". In the variable display of the effect symbol 8 based on the re-variable mode (also referred to as “re-variable pattern”) (also referred to as “re-variable effect” or “pseudo-continuous effect”), the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped after being variable-displayed. After the temporary stop, a re-variation display (also simply referred to as "re-variation") is performed in which the effect symbol 8 is changed again. Specifically, after the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started and the speed (variable speed) of the variable display becomes substantially constant at high speed, the final stop symbol (third) of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. The medium effect symbol 8C, which is a stop symbol), is used as the above-mentioned re-variable symbol, and after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 8 is performed, the effect symbol 8 is again displayed (re-variable) at high speed. The number of times such re-variation (and temporary stop) of the effect symbol 8 is executed is determined by the re-variation pattern. The details of the re-variation effect of this embodiment will be described later.

It should be noted that the number of effect symbols temporarily stopped in the re-variation effect may be at least one. Therefore, not only the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then re-variated as in the present embodiment, but also the two effect symbols (for example, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R) are temporarily stopped and then three. It is also possible to re-variate all the effect symbols, or to re-variate all three effect symbols after temporarily stopping one effect symbol (for example, the left effect symbol 8L).

Next, in S4506, a process related to the setting of the advance notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (holding look-ahead notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400, and a notice effect (the change notice) related to the current special figure change display (variation effect). Since the advance notice effect can be executed, in S4506, whether or not to execute (execution / non-execution) is determined for each advance notice effect, and the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect to be executed is set. Or something. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect pattern are determined, and this determination is made. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

It should be noted that the storage content of the effect hold information stored in the S4400 (the storage content of the effect hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in the S4502 (this special symbol variation). The notice effect pattern set in S4506 based on the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol (variation pattern and stop symbol related to this special symbol fluctuation display) also specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command). That is, the type (notice type) and mode of the advance notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, and the like are different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effect).

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable effect, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub-output buffer. (S4507), and the variable production start processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 uses the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data for variation effect (image data indicating variation start, variation in progress, variation stop, etc. of effect symbol 8) corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and a notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command. That is, a predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variable effect and the advance notice effect based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. Execute on the screen 7a. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

Further, in S4507, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction flag is ON, and if it is ON, the left-handed instruction image display command is included in the variation effect start command and set in the sub output buffer. Here, the left-handed instruction flag is set when the change start command includes the game state change information as a result of analyzing the change start command in the above-mentioned S4502, that is, the game state is in the high base state (right-handed game). This is a flag that is turned ON when the state (state) is changed (changed) from the low base state (left-handed game state). When the left-handed instruction image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the variation effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 uses the above-mentioned variation effect image data and the advance notice effect image data. In addition, the image data for left-handed instruction notification is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and fluctuation effect, advance notice effect, left-handed instruction notification, etc. based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. do. Further, with the execution (start) of the left-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed in the high base state up to that point is deleted from the display screen 7a.

For the left-handed instruction flag that is turned ON based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, set the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) in the sub output buffer, or the left-handed instruction image. It is turned off based on transmitting the display command (variation start command) to the image control board 100. Along with this, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the right-handed display flag described later.

Here, the left-handed instruction notification performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment is a left-handed game in the left-handed display area 70c provided on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 44 (c). This is done by displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 instructing the game ball to be launched toward the area 3A. The left-handed instruction image 70 includes a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters "Please return to left-handed" and three left arrow images 70b located above the left-handed character image 70a. In this embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a (left-handed display area) as the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state and the first effect symbol 8 starts to fluctuate. It is displayed in 70c). As a result, the player who has been playing the game (design variable game) by hitting right in the high base state will be hit left (returning to left hit) as the base shifts to the low base state. It is a positive encouragement. The left-handed instruction image 70 is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after being displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed display area 70c) (left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4601). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c) of the image display device 7. , OFF indicates that it is not displayed, and ON indicates that it is being displayed. When it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4601), that is, when the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed, so processing after S4602. This process is completed without performing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in the previous S4405 is the 1R start command (S4602). The jackpot game-related process (S4406) is executed when the jackpot game-related command is received (YES in S4405) as described above. Therefore, in the S4602, the jackpot game-related command that triggered the execution of the S4406 process is executed. It is determined whether or not it is a 1R start command. As a result, if it is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4603.

On the other hand, if it is determined by S4602 that it is a 1R start command (YES in S4602), the right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4603), the right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4604), and then This process is completed. The right-handed instruction image display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub-output buffer in the processing of S4406 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Will be done. As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the round effect display is performed on substantially the entire screen, and the current number of rounds is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided in the upper left of the screen. The round number image 72 (here, “1R”) indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c provided at the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment has the right-handed character image 71a representing the character of "right-handed" and the lower side of the right-handed character image 71a. It consists of one right arrow image 71b located at. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit and the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

Further, the right-handed instruction image 71 of this embodiment is turned on by the processing of S4604 after the display is started by the processing of S4602 and S4603 described above with the start of the first round of the jackpot game. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. As described above, the right-handed display flag displays the variation of the special symbol the number of times that the high-base state ends while the variation of the special symbol is displayed in the high-base state (for example, in the time-saving game state). (Variation display 100 times) is performed, and the game state becomes a low base state (low probability low base state) and is turned off at the timing when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in this embodiment (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is a special number of times that the high base state is set a predetermined number of times from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. It is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the end is performed based on the execution of the variable display of the symbol. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is the probabilistic gaming state if the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, and the time-saving gaming state if the jackpot is a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot). Is always in a high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the high-base state ends without a big hit in the high-base state. It will be held continuously at.

Specifically, when the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit (see FIG. 44 (a)), this The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is continued even in the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 44 (b)). After that, for example, when a big hit (that is, "ream chan") occurs in a high base state, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is continuing from the first round related to the first hit is a fanfare effect of the big hit game related to the continuous chan. , The round effect and the ending effect are continued while the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is executed, and are also continued in the subsequent high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state). Further, when the end condition of the high base state is satisfied without the big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is the time saving game state (low accuracy high base state) and the special time saving game state. When the variation display of the symbol is performed 100 times (see S1909 and S1910 in FIG. 31), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 ends with the start of the next variation display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is deleted). ), The left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed (left-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in the left-handed display area 70c (see FIG. 44 (c)).

[Re-variation production]
Next, the revariable effect of this embodiment will be described. The re-variation effect is executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) when the variation effect pattern set and set in the above-mentioned S4505 is the re-variation pattern. A plurality of patterns are provided in the re-variation pattern of this embodiment, and specifically, the number of executions of the re-variation display of the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “re-variation number” or “pseudo-repeated number”) is 1. Three types are provided: "Pattern G1", which is set to be repeated, "Pattern G2", which is set to be re-variated twice, and "Pattern G3", which is set to be re-variated three times. In this embodiment, the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern can be executed when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state. In the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state (that is, the high base state), the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol is activated, so the opportunity to secure the execution time of the re-variation effect is compared with the low accuracy low base state. This is because it will decrease. However, it is of course possible to execute the re-variation effect even in the high base state.

As shown in FIG. 46 (a), the pattern G1 has a pattern in which the number of re-variations is one (the number of temporary stop displays is one), and after the first re-variation, the pattern G1 develops into a definite stop or reach effect. Is. In the re-variation effect based on this pattern G1, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed twice in succession by sandwiching the temporary stop display once in the middle. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the pattern G2 is a pattern in which the number of re-variations is 2 (the number of temporary stop displays is 2) and the reach effect is developed through the second re-variations. .. In the re-variation effect based on this pattern G2, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is pseudo-three times in succession by sandwiching the temporary stop display twice in the middle. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the pattern G3 is a pattern in which the number of re-variations is 3 (the number of temporary stop displays is 3) and the reach effect is developed after the third re-variation. .. In the re-variation effect based on this pattern G3, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is pseudo-four times in succession by sandwiching the temporary stop display three times in the middle.

The flow of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation patterns of these patterns G1 to G3 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. Note that FIG. 47 illustrates the flow of the effect display (re-variation effect display) related to the re-variation effect based on the pattern G3, which develops into the reach effect after three re-variations. Therefore, in the case of the re-variation effect display based on the pattern G1, the reach effect is developed after the reach is established as shown in FIG. 47 (h) following FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (c), and the re-variation based on the pattern G2 is performed. In the case of the variable effect display, the reach effect is developed after the reach is established as shown in FIG. 47 (h) following FIGS. 47 (a) to (e).

As shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (c), for any of the re-variation patterns of the patterns G1 to G3, at the timing when a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) elapses from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 8. The first temporary stop display (temporary stop) of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Further, for any of the re-variation patterns of patterns G1 to G3, the variation time (re-variation time) related to the re-variation display is the same as the time required from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 to the first temporary stop display. It is the time (5 seconds in this example).

Looking at each re-variation pattern, in pattern G1, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the effect symbol 8 is re-variated once (see FIG. 47 (c)). After the first re-variation, the effect symbol 8 is stopped at a loose eye (reach is not established), or the reach is established and the process shifts to the reach effect (see FIG. 46 (a)). Further, in the pattern G2, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the re-variation of the effect symbol 8 is performed twice with one temporary stop display in the middle (FIG. 47 (c)). )-(E)), after the second re-variation, the reach is established and the reach production is started (see FIG. 46 (b)). Further, in the pattern G3, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the effect symbol 8 is re-variated three times with two temporary stops in the middle (FIG. 47 (c)). (Refer to (g)), the reach is established after the third re-variation, and the process shifts to the reach effect (see FIG. 46 (c)).

In the re-variation effect by the patterns G1 to G3, as described above, the re-variation time is uniformly set to 5 seconds, which is the same time as the time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the first re-variation (temporary stop display). There is. Therefore, in the variation display of the effect symbol 8 based on the re-variation pattern of the present embodiment, the variation display for 5 seconds is an effect (re-variation effect) in which the variation display for 5 seconds is repeatedly performed until the reach is stopped (reach failure is confirmed) or the reach is established. The temporary stop symbol in the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 8 may be the same symbol combination for all the temporary stop displays, or may be a different symbol combination for each temporary stop display.

Here, when the temporary stop display of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, the middle effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at the revariable symbol (special symbol) as shown in FIG. 47 (b) and the like. .. Therefore, for the player, if the re-variation symbol is temporarily stopped in the first temporary stop display, it becomes possible to recognize that the fluctuation is a re-variation effect, and in the second and subsequent temporary stop displays. If the re-variable symbol is temporarily stopped, it becomes possible to recognize that the re-variable display of the effect symbol 8 is continuously performed.

Further, in this embodiment, information (variation number information K) indicating the number of continuous executions (pseudo-repeated number) of the variation display is displayed in the upper right of the display screen 7a with the start of the re-variation (FIG. 47 (c). )-(H)). Specifically, when the first re-variation is started, the re-variation is displayed as "x2" (pseudo 2) as equivalent to the second variation display counting from the start of the variation of the effect symbol 8. When the second re-variation is started (see FIG. 47 (c)), the re-variation corresponds to the third variation display counting from the start of the variation of the effect symbol 8 as “× 3”. (Pseudo 3) is performed (see FIG. 47 (e)), and when the third re-variation is started, the re-variation corresponds to the fourth variation display counting from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8. The display of "x4" (pseudo 4) is performed (see FIG. 47 (g)). The display of the fluctuation number information K may display the number of times of re-variation itself (the number of re-variations in this embodiment is 1 to 3 times).

When executing the revariation effect, any of the above-mentioned patterns G1 to G3 is selected by the above-mentioned S4505. That is, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the revariation effect in the above-mentioned S4505, which of the plurality of revariation patterns (three types of patterns G1 to G3 in this example) is executed. Including, the determination is made using the revariability pattern determination table shown in FIG. 48 (a). The re-variation pattern determination table is a kind of variation effect pattern determination table set in the above-mentioned S4504.

In S4505, whether or not to execute the re-variation effect is executed based on the re-variation pattern determination table and the random number for determining the re-variation effect, which is a kind of the random number for determining the variation effect acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. Determine the recurrence pattern of the case. Then, when it is decided to execute any of the re-variation patterns, the details of the variation effect (reach effect performed through the re-variation, etc.) according to the determined (selected) re-variation pattern are shown in other variations (not shown). It is determined using an effect pattern determination table or the like. It is also possible to include in the re-variation pattern and predetermine the details of the variation effect according to the re-variation pattern (reach effect performed after the re-variation pattern, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the re-variation pattern determination table of this embodiment is a variation pattern related to the variation display of the current special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above (here, the variation pattern). Based on P1 to P11) and the random number for determining the re-variation effect, the content of the re-variation effect (that is, the re-variation pattern) is set to "None (do not execute)", "Pattern G1", "Pattern G2" and "Pattern G2". It is a data structure that can be determined to be any of "Pattern G3". Specifically, each of the special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9", "P6, P10", "P7, P11" is special. Considering the length of the fluctuation time of the symbol and the result of the hit / fail judgment, the random value for determining the re-variation effect (“0 to 99” in this example) is set to “None”, “Pattern G1”, “Pattern G2” and “Pattern”. It is assigned to "G3". As a result, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the re-variation pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined. In the revariation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 48 (a), “−” indicates that a random number value is not assigned, and this portion is not selected (not selected).

In the re-variation pattern determination table of this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P11" (outside), the re-variation pattern is not selected (executed), and the variation pattern is "P7" (outside). ), The revariation pattern other than the pattern G1 is not selected (executed). The selectivity (10%) of the pattern G1 when the fluctuation pattern is "P7" is lower than the selectivity (90%) of "none".

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P3" (big hit) or "P6, P10" (off), "P6, P10" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P3". (P3: 60%, P6, P10: 70%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P3" (big hit), the selection rate of "pattern G3" is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (20%), and hereinafter, "pattern G2" (15%) and "pattern". It decreases in the order of "G1" (5%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P6, P10" (off), the selection rate of "pattern G1" is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (15%), and hereinafter, "pattern G2" (10%). It decreases in the order of "Pattern G3" (5%).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P2" (big hit) or "P5, P9" (off), "P5, P9" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P2". (P2: 40%, P5, P9: 50%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P2" (big hit), the selection rate of "pattern G3" is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (35%), and hereinafter, "pattern G2" (20%) and "pattern". It decreases in the order of "G1" (5%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P5, P9" (off), the selection rate of "pattern G1" is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (20%), and hereinafter, "pattern G2" (17%). It decreases in the order of "Pattern G3" (13%).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P1" (big hit) or "P4, P8" (off), "P4, P8" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P1". (P1: 40%, P4, P8: 50%), and the "pattern G1" is not selected (executed) for each of the fluctuation patterns "P1" and "P4, P8". In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P1" (big hit), the "pattern G3" (40%) of the patterns G2 and G3 has a higher selection rate than the "pattern G2" (20%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P4, P8" (off), the "pattern G2" (35%) among the patterns G2 and G3 has a higher selectivity than the "pattern G3" (15%).

Based on such a re-variation pattern determination table, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the longer the variation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is, the easier it is to execute the re-variation effect with a large number of re-variations. In addition, the jackpot reliability is higher when the number of re-variations is large than when the number of re-variations is small. That is, the jackpot reliability for the re-variation pattern is higher in the order of "pattern G1", "pattern G2", and "pattern G3".

Further, in the re-variation effect of this embodiment, when the final re-variation is executed, the advance notice effect (the change advance notice) for the current variation display is performed on the display screen 7a. That is, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G3) in which the number of re-variations is three, the third re-variation (pseudo 4) is the final re-variation. Perform the production. Further, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G2) in which the number of re-variations is two, the second re-variation (pseudo 3) is the final re-variation. Perform the production. Further, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G1) in which the number of re-variations is one, the first re-variation (pseudo 2) is the final re-variation. Perform the production.

A plurality of patterns are provided in the production pattern (also referred to as "final round notice pattern") of the notice effect (also referred to as "final round notice") performed in the re-variation of the final round. Specifically, both the "pattern Y1" that displays the preview image H1 that depicts the state of rain, the "pattern Y2" that displays the preview image H2 that depicts the state of a lightning strike, and both the preview image H1 and the preview image H2. There are three types of "pattern Y3" that display. The notice effect based on the pattern Y1 is also referred to as "rain notice", the notice effect based on the pattern Y2 is also referred to as "thunderstorm notice", and the notice effect based on the pattern Y3 is also referred to as "thunderstorm notice".

In this embodiment, one of the above-mentioned three types of notice effects (display of the notice image) is started with the start of the final re-variation, and then the right effect symbol 8R (second stop) is started. It ends with the stop (temporary stop) of the symbol). That is, the preview image is displayed from the start of the last round of re-variation to the stop (temporary stop) of the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) in the re-variation. For example, in FIG. 47 (g), in the third re-variation (pseudo 4), a “thunderstorm notice” (pattern Y3) displaying both the notice image H1 (rain image) and the notice image H2 (thunderstorm image) is performed. It shows how it is being damaged. Further, in FIG. 47 (g), the case where the preview image H1 (rain image) is displayed without displaying the preview image H2 (lightning image) is the “rain notice” (pattern Y1), and the preview image H1 (rain image). ) Is not displayed and the notice image H2 (lightning image) is displayed, which is the “lightning notice” (pattern Y2). Further, when the second re-variation (pseudo 3) is the final round, the advance notice effect is executed at the timing of FIG. 47 (e), and when the first re-variation (pseudo 2) is the final round, the advance notice effect is executed. The notice effect is displayed at the timing shown in FIG. 47 (c). The display period of the preview image (execution period of the advance notice effect) is not limited to this embodiment. For example, from the start of the final re-variation, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) in the re-variation. ) Can be stopped (temporarily stopped), or the reach production can be developed after the reach is established.

The final advance notice pattern is described above as a notice effect pattern to be executed in the final re-variation of the re-variation effect when the re-variation pattern is set in the above-mentioned S4505, that is, when the re-variation effect is executed. Selected by S4506. That is, which of the plurality of final round notice patterns (three types of patterns Y1 to Y3 in this example) is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the above-mentioned S4506 is shown in FIG. 48 (b). It is decided using the notice pattern determination table. The final advance notice pattern determination table is a kind of advance notice effect determination table.

In S4506, the final advance notice pattern is determined based on the final advance notice pattern determination table and the final advance notice determination random number which is a kind of the advance notice effect determination random number acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. The final announcement pattern determination table of this embodiment is based on the revariability patterns (here, patterns G1 to G3) set in the above-mentioned S4505 and the random number for the final announcement determination, and the content of the final announcement (that is, that is). The final advance notice pattern) has a data structure capable of determining any of "pattern Y1", "pattern Y2", and "pattern Y3". Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), for each of the revariation patterns G1 to G3, the random value for determining the final announcement is determined according to the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (big hit, miss in this example). (In this example, "0 to 99") is assigned to "Pattern Y1", "Pattern Y2", and "Pattern Y3". That is, when the re-variation pattern set in the above-mentioned S4505 corresponds to the jackpot fluctuation pattern (P1 to P3), the table corresponding to the jackpot among the final announcement pattern determination tables is used, and the deviation fluctuation pattern (P4 to P4 to). In the case of corresponding to P11), the table corresponding to the deviation from the final advance notice pattern determination table is used. As a result, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the final advance notice pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined.

As shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit, the selection rate of "pattern Y3" among the patterns Y1 to Y3 is the highest for any of the revariating patterns G1 to G3. Then, the lowering is in the order of "Pattern Y2" and "Pattern Y1". Specifically, when the revariation pattern is pattern G1, the selection rates of "pattern Y3", "pattern Y2", and "pattern Y1" are "75%", "15%", and "10%", respectively. , In the case of pattern G2, the selection rates of "pattern Y3", "pattern Y2" and "pattern Y1" are "65%", "20%" and "15%", respectively, and in the case of pattern G3, "pattern Y3". The selection rates of "Pattern Y3", "Pattern Y2", and "Pattern Y1" are "60%", "25%", and "15%", respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong, the selection rate of "Pattern Y1" among the patterns Y1 to Y3 is the highest in any of the revariating patterns G1 to G3, and hereinafter, "Pattern Y2". , And "Pattern Y3" in that order. Specifically, when the revariation pattern is pattern G1, the selection rates of "pattern Y1", "pattern Y2", and "pattern Y3" are "75%", "15%", and "10%", respectively. In the case of pattern G2, the selection rates of "pattern Y1", "pattern Y2" and "pattern Y3" are "65%", "20%" and "15%", respectively, and in the case of pattern G3, "pattern Y3". The selection rates of "Pattern Y1", "Pattern Y2", and "Pattern Y3" are "60%", "25%", and "15%", respectively.

With such a final notice pattern determination table, there is a high possibility that the "thunderstorm notice" (pattern Y3) will be executed (appeared) in the final re-variation of the re-variation effect related to the big hit. (Pattern Y2) and "rain notice" (pattern Y1) are less likely to be executed (appeared) in this order. On the other hand, in the final re-variation of the re-variation effect related to the deviation, there is a high possibility that the "rain notice" (pattern Y1) will be executed (appeared). The possibility of execution (appearance) decreases in the order of (pattern Y3). That is, the jackpot reliability for the final advance notice pattern is higher in the order of "pattern Y1", "pattern Y2", and "pattern Y3". Further, in this embodiment, regarding the "thunderstorm notice" (pattern Y3) having the highest jackpot reliability, in the re-variation effect related to the jackpot, the smaller the number of re-variations, the more likely it is that the "thunderstorm notice" will be executed (appeared). It has become expensive. Therefore, even if the number of re-variations when the re-variation effect is executed is small, the player can have a sense of expectation for the fluctuation.

Here, in the variation effect based on the re-variation pattern, the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in which the variation display is performed a plurality of times in succession, and the re-variation symbol (special symbol) are performed during the re-variation effect. The effect of temporarily stopping or displaying the change number information K (pseudo-repeated number of times) (re-variation-related effect) is also referred to as "first effect" or "continuous effect". Further, among the re-variation effects, the advance notice effect to be executed in the final re-variation is also referred to as "second effect" or "predetermined effect". Furthermore, the reach production that is executed after the final re-variation is also called "third production" or "development production".

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in which the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is pseudo-continuously performed a plurality of times on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Is possible, and in the re-variation effect, the re-variation symbol (special symbol) is temporarily stopped and the variation number information K (pseudo-repeated number of times) is displayed (first effect). It is possible to execute. Further, in the final re-variation of the re-variation effect, a "rain notice" for displaying the notice image H1 (rain image), a "thunderstorm notice" for displaying the notice image H2 (thunderstorm image), and a notice image H1. Of the "thunderstorm notice" that displays both the (rain image) and the notice image H2 (thunderstorm image), it is possible to execute one of the notice effects (second effect).

Therefore, for example, if the re-variable symbol is temporarily stopped at a certain variable display while the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed (variable display of the special symbol), the re-variation (pseudo-ream) of the effect symbol 8 is subsequently performed. It is possible to suggest how many times it will continue to be performed, in other words, how long the pseudo-ream with the temporary stop of the re-variable symbol and the display of the number of pseudo-reams will continue by executing the advance notice effect (final inning notice). That is, the player can recognize that the re-variation will be repeated unless the predetermined advance notice effect is executed after the temporary stop display of the first re-variation symbol, and if the advance notice effect is executed, the said notice effect. It is possible to recognize that the re-variation ends with the re-variation accompanied by the advance notice effect, and then the reach effect or the like is performed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the re-variable production (pseudo-continuous production) and improve the game entertainment.

In particular, in this embodiment, in the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in which the variation display of the effect symbol is performed over a plurality of consecutive times while the variation display of the special symbol is performed once, the final episode of the variation display is performed. It is supposed that the notice production will be executed by the re-variation. Therefore, for the player, after recognizing the start of the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect), it is easy to have an expectation as to how long the re-variation will continue, and the re-variation (pseudo) due to the occurrence of the advance notice effect. It is also possible to grasp the end of the ream). Since the advance notice effect performed at this time suggests the reliability of the jackpot of the fluctuation, it is possible to continue to attract the interest of the player who grasps the end of the re-variation (pseudo-ream) to the fluctuation. Will be. As a result, the effect of the re-variable effect (pseudo-continuous effect) is enhanced, and the hobby of the game is improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment of the present embodiment, when the re-variation effect is performed, it is relatively unlikely that the variation will end without developing into the reach effect after one re-variation. However, it develops into a reach effect through a number of re-variations according to the re-variation pattern. For this reason, it is possible to add playability such as developing into a reach effect when the advance notice effect is executed in the revariable effect. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the re-variation effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a right-handed gaming state (predetermined gaming state) in which a gaming ball is launched (right-handed) toward the right gaming area 3B (predetermined area) of the gaming area 3 to play a game. ), At least, a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state) are provided. In addition, the right-handed instruction notification (predetermined instruction notification) for instructing the launch of the game ball toward the right game area 3B is divided into a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability change game state, time-saving game state). It is possible to execute in the same manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so that in either the special gaming state or the high base state. Even if there is, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) with the start of the first round of the big hit game, and right-handed. The instruction notification is started (executed). Then, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game ends (in this example, until the ending effect ends), and the big hit is performed. Even after the game state shifts to the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) after the game, the game is continuously executed. That is, the right-handed instruction notification in the mode (predetermined mode) of displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the jackpot game (first round) to the high base state. It has become. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special game state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It becomes a thing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous chan) occurs in the high base state, and when the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous chan) is executed, the right-handed instruction notification performed during the high base state is notified. (Display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed even in the big hit game related to the continuous chan. That is, the right-handed instruction notification of the aspect (predetermined aspect) of displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the big hit game. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It becomes a thing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, right-handed instruction notification for the first hit is performed in the first hit opening effect when a big hit (first hit) occurs in the low accuracy and low base state. The right-handed instruction notification for the first hit (operation instruction effect) includes a launch handle image HG (operation promotion image, operation means image) that displays an operation indicating how the launch handle 60 rotates clockwise, and an arrow rotates clockwise. A right-handed instruction image MG (operation promotion image, operation mode image) that displays an operation in a mode of moving in a direction (clockwise direction) is displayed side by side in the substantially center of the display screen 7a (specification). (Promotion display) (see FIG. 45). In such a right-handed instruction notification for the first hit, it becomes easier for the player to attract the attention of the player to the operation display of the firing handle image HG and the right-handed instruction image MG, and the right in the special game state (big hit game) started after that. It is possible to visually convey in an easy-to-understand manner that a hit is made (a game ball is launched toward the right game area 3B). In particular, in this embodiment, when executing the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit, the display of the firing handle image HG (first display) is started first (see FIG. 45A), and then the right-handed instruction is given. As the display of the image MG (second display) is started (see FIG. 45B), a time difference is provided between the display start timings of both images. Due to such a difference in the display start timing, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit, and it becomes possible to enhance the effect of the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit.

On the other hand, in the opening effect (ream-chan opening effect) when a big hit (ream-chan) occurs in a high base state, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit (launch handle image HG or right-handed instruction) like the first-hit opening effect. The operation display of the image MG) is not performed, and the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) performed during the high base state is performed as it is. As a result, it is possible to avoid the exaggerated right-handed instruction notification being performed many times by repeating the continuous chan, so that the player does not feel annoyed. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (same image, same display position) from the special gaming state (during the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. Therefore, it can be said that the player is fully aware that he will hit right when the consecutive chan occurs. For this reason as well, it is effective in consideration of the psychology of the player to perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state as it is without performing the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous Chan opening effect. It can be said that it is an instruction notification.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, triggered by the start of the big hit game related to the first hit, the high base state thereafter is based on the execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times from the start of the first round. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. In other words, from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the continuous chan period, the right-handed instruction image is placed in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) compared to the screen size. It is displayed in a small size so that the right-handed instruction notification is not too conspicuous. This is a game state in which the player is hit right while avoiding obstruction of the big hit game effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and the effect symbol game effect in the high base state. It is possible to fully recognize (impress) that.

In this embodiment, of the re-variation effects, the advance notice effect (second effect) is executed in the final re-variation, but the advance notice effect (second effect) is also performed in the re-variations other than the final episode. It may be configured to be executed. For example, among the re-variation effects based on the pattern G3, a configuration in which the advance notice effect is executed in both the second re-variation and the third (final) re-variation, or the advance notice effect is executed in the second re-variation. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the advance notice effect is not executed in the third (final) re-variation. In this case, there is a rule that the re-variation (pseudo-ream) is pretended to be the end and the re-variation is still performed, or that the execution of the advance notice is always the end of the re-variation (pseudo-ream). It is possible to eliminate (one pattern). It is also possible to configure the advance notice effect (second effect) to be executed in all of the plurality of re-variations performed in the re-variation effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation patterns G1 to G3, the advance notice effect (second effect) is executed by the re-variation of the final round of the final round (re-with the final notice). A pattern (final re-variation pattern without advance notice) may be provided in which the advance notice effect (second effect) is not executed in any of the one-time or a plurality of re-variations constituting the re-variation effect) and the re-variation effect. In this case, for example, the re-variation pattern with the final advance notice (for example, the above-mentioned patterns G1 to G3) and the re-variation pattern without the final advance notice (for example, the patterns G4 to the above-mentioned patterns G1 to G3 excluding the final advance notice). It is possible to make the selection rate (selection rate) of G6) different according to the result (big hit or miss) of the special symbol winning / failing determination that triggers the execution of the re-variation effect.

Specifically, for example, as a re-variation pattern determination table to be referred to when setting a re-variation pattern in the above-mentioned S4505, in the case of a big hit, the selection rate of the re-variation pattern with the final notice is set without the final notice. A table designed so that the selection rate of the re-variation pattern is higher than the selection rate of the re-variation pattern, and in the case of deviation, the selection rate of the re-variation pattern with the final notice is lower than the selection rate of the re-variation pattern without the final notice. prepare. In this case, in the progress process of the re-variation effect, in the re-variation effect related to the big hit, there is a higher possibility that the advance notice effect (second effect) is executed in the final re-variation than in the re-variation effect related to the deviation. .. That is, in the re-variation effect related to the big hit, the advance notice effect (second effect) can be executed at a higher rate than the re-variation effect related to the deviation. As a result, the reliability of the jackpot will be different between the "re-variation effect with the final announcement" and the "re-variation effect without the final announcement", so it is possible to attract the player's interest to the re-variation effect. Become.

Further, in this embodiment, three types of re-variation patterns G1 to G3 are provided as the re-variation patterns, and three types of final round notice patterns Y1 to Y3 are provided as the final round notice patterns, but each of them is not three types. It may be possible to provide more types of re-variation patterns and final announcement patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the preview effect of displaying the preview image H1 (rain image) and the preview image H2 (lightning image) is performed in the final re-variation of the re-variation effect, but the re-variation effect is being performed. The execution mode of the advance notice effect (second effect) is not limited to this embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, the notice image H1 (rain image) is displayed on the display screen 7 from the beginning of the change of the effect symbol 8, and the change of the effect symbol 8 is accompanied by the display of the notice image H1 (rain image). It is configured to display (including re-variation) (see FIGS. 49 (a), (c), (e)) and perform a lightning warning to display the preview image H2 (lightning image) at the final re-variation. It is also possible (see FIG. 49 (g)). In this case, for example, whether the effect of displaying the preview image H1 (rain image) on the display screen 7 from the beginning of the change of the effect symbol 8 is a re-variation effect (whether the re-variation symbol is temporarily stopped). ) Is used as the effect (first effect), and the effect of displaying the notice image H2 (lightning image) in the final re-variation (lightning notice) is the effect of suggesting the reliability of the jackpot of the change (second effect). It is possible to.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of consecutive fluctuation displays are configured by a re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect), and a notice effect is performed by the final re-variation in the re-variation effect. The variation display of the times is not limited to the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect), and may be, for example, a variation display accompanied by an effect (hold look-ahead effect) based on the result of the preliminary determination (hold look-ahead). That is, as the hold look-ahead effect (continuous effect), the stop display of the re-variation symbol (temporary stop in the example), the subsequent variation display (re-variation in the example), and the final round in the re-variation effect of the above-described embodiment. It may be given a notice. Specifically, for example, four first special figure reservations are stored, and the fourth hold is a special figure hold (preliminary notice target hold) that triggers the execution of the hold look-ahead effect (for example, continuous notice). Suppose there is. In this case, 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (f) are accompanied by the digestion of the 1st to 3rd special figure reservations before the 4th special figure reservation (preliminary notice target reservation) is digested. The change display and stop display of the second time are performed. That is, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the stop display of the effect symbol 8 including the re-variable symbol (first effect) are performed for each digestion of one special symbol hold. Then, along with the digestion of the fourth special figure hold (preliminary notice hold), the variation display (fourth variation display) of the effect symbol 8 shown in FIGS. 49 (g) and 49 (h) is performed, and the variation is displayed. The predetermined advance notice production (second production) shall be performed. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the continuous variable display of a plurality of times as in the above-described first embodiment.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Example 2), a configuration is added to the above-mentioned Example 1 in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the high base state. In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) is the variation effect start process when it is determined in S4401 of the receive command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41 that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401). This is a process to be executed in addition to (S4402).

As shown in FIG. 50, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is ON (S4701), and when it is not ON (OFF). (NO in S4701), this process is completed without performing the process after S4702. This is because when the right-handed display flag is OFF, the right-handed instruction image 71 is not displayed in the low base state (low probability low base state). On the other hand, when the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the value (counting value) of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

Here, the fluctuation counter is a counter (variation count counting means) that counts the number of fluctuation displays (number of fluctuations) of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game on the sub-control side, and is the present embodiment. Then, each time a fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received (YES in S4403 in FIG. 41), the fluctuation counter is incremented by 1. The count value by this fluctuation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or when the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) without the big hit occurring. The fluctuation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

Further, the predetermined value (M), which is the determination value of the fluctuation counter, is set to a value corresponding to the number of fluctuations less than the number of fluctuations of the special symbol which is the end condition of the high base state. It is possible to set a value as a predetermined value (M) a number of times less than the end condition of 100 times. In this embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is set to "50" (M = 50). The predetermined value (M) can be arbitrarily set, and may be a predetermined fixed value or, for example, a variable value randomly set for each jackpot occurrence.

When the S4702 determines that the value of the fluctuation counter is not a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (NO in the S4702), the present processing is terminated without performing the processing after the S4703. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value ("50" in this example) (YES in S4702), the right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4703), and the right-handed display is changed. Turn on the flag (S4704) to finish this process.

The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 sends a command together with the variation effect start command set in the sub-output buffer in S4507 (see FIG. 42) of the variation effect start process (S4402) based on the reception of the variation start command. It is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the process (S4006). As a result, the right-handed character image 71a of the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is erased, and the right arrow image. Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state becomes the high base state and the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is deleted with the start of the next (51st) variation display. After that, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c. In other words, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times without the big hit (ream chan) occurring in the high base state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification is "right-handed character image and right arrow image". It changes from "combination of" to "only right arrow image".

The right-handed display change flag to be turned ON in S4704 is a flag indicating that the right-handed character image 71a has been erased in the high base state (the mode of right-handed instruction notification has changed). By referring to this right-handed display change flag when executing various effects, it is possible to reflect the reference result (whether or not the right-handed character image 71a is displayed) in the effect. For example, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, a notice effect image related to the change notice or the hold look-ahead notice may be displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a was displayed, or a special symbol (effect symbol 8) may be displayed. It is possible to increase the variation of the effect display, such as displaying the number of times display indicating the number of times of variation display of). The right-handed display change flag turned on in S4704 is turned off when the high base state ends without a big hit (continuous chan).

[Action and effect of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 2) described above, the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is displayed from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode (mode of right-handed instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is displayed and is continuously displayed even in the subsequent high-base state can change at a predetermined time during the high-base state. Specifically, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased, and only the right arrow image 71b is right-handed, based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the high base state becomes a predetermined number of times. It is displayed in the display area 71c. As a result, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be changed according to the number of changes of the special symbol (directed symbol) in the high base state after the transition from the special gaming state to the high base state. It is possible to make a person pay attention to a right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in this embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state displays the right-handed instruction image 71, which is smaller than the screen size, in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example). It has become. By configuring the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the mode of right-handed instruction notification) to be changeable, it is possible to add an interest such as noticing a slight change on the display screen in a high base state. It will be possible.

The change (change) in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification is not limited to the erasure of the right-handed character image 71a shown in this embodiment. For example, erasing the right arrow image 71b, changing the display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-handed character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, changing the color, changing the pattern, and changing the display position (display location). , A change in the style of the right-handed character image 71a, a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b, etc. good. In this case, for example, image data of a plurality of types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character images, right arrow images) having different sizes, colors, shapes, etc. are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image data is stored in the ROM thereof. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the image data to be displayed is read out and the right-handed instruction notification by the read image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

Further, regarding the timing (timing to change) of the display mode (mode of right-handed instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the high base state, the configuration is limited to the configuration determined by the number of changes of the special symbol shown in this embodiment. It is not something that will be done. For example, the change time is set according to various conditions, such as setting the change time based on the elapsed time from the transition to the high base state, or setting the change time based on the number of times the effect is executed such as a specific reach effect or advance notice effect. It is possible to determine.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Example 3), a configuration is added to the above-mentioned Example 2 (Examples 1 and 2) in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the jackpot game. In the following, the points different from Examples 1 and 2 (configuration, action and effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to Examples 1 and 2 (configuration, action and effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related process (S4406) in the receive command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41.

As shown in FIG. 51, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display change flag is ON (S4801), and it is not ON (OFF). In that case (NO in S4801), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4802. In this embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, when the mode of the right-handed instruction notification (display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handed instruction after the change is given. The mode of notification can be changed again at a predetermined time during the jackpot game related to the jackpot (ream chan) in the same high base state. For this reason, the S4801 refers to the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in the above-mentioned S4704, and if the right-handed display change flag is not ON (OFF), the mode of right-handed instruction notification (right-handed instruction). Since the display mode of the image 71) has not been changed during the high base state, this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4802.

On the other hand, when the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in the above-mentioned S4405 is a 2R start command (S4802), and when it is not a 2R start command. (NO in S4802) finishes this process without performing the process after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), set the right-handed character image display command in the sub output buffer (S4803), turn off the right-handed display change flag (S4804), and perform this process. To finish.

The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is an image by command transmission processing (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub-output buffer in S4406 processing (see FIG. 41) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. As a result, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the second round effect display is performed, and the right-handed character image 71a is added above the right arrow image 71b displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after the right-handed character image 71a is erased with this as an opportunity, a big hit is made in the high base state. In the case of (ream chan), the right-handed character image 71a is displayed again in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the second round of the big hit game. That is, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification that is "only the right-handed arrow image" is changed (returned) to the original "combination of the right-handed character image and the right-handed arrow image".

[Action and effect of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 3) described above, the mode of right-handed instruction notification that only the right arrow image 71a is obtained by erasing the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state is It is possible to change at a predetermined time during the special gaming state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, after the right-handed character image 71a is deleted and only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c, a big hit (ream chan) is performed in the high base state. In the case of, the right-handed character image 71a erased earlier is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b with the start of the second round of the jackpot game related to this. It is displayed at the position. As a result, the mode of right-handed instruction notification can change (return) according to the progress of the round game in the special game state after shifting from the high base state to the special game state. It is possible to draw a person's attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

In particular, in this embodiment, after the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed small in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example) is erased in the high base state, the right-handed character image 71a is deleted. It is possible to display the right-handed character image 71a at the original position during the special gaming state. This makes it possible to add an interest such as noticing a further change (return in this example) of the right-handed instruction notification mode that has changed once during the high base state.

The change (change) in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the special gaming state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a again shown in this embodiment. For example, a change in the display size (enlargement or reduction), a change in color, a change in the display position (display location), a change in the design, etc. of the right arrow image 71b that is continuously displayed even after the right-handed character image 71a is deleted. May be. Further, regardless of the change in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the previous high-base state, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification continuously executed from the high-base state is changed at a predetermined time during the special gaming state. It may be configured to (change).

Further, the time for changing (changing) the mode of right-handed instruction notification in the special game state is limited to the start timing of the second round of the jackpot game shown in this embodiment (2R start command reception trigger). It's not a thing. For example, the start timing of a predetermined round of the first or third round or later, the execution of a round game, the end timing of a predetermined round (trigger for receiving a round end command), the start timing of an opening effect (trigger for receiving an opening command), the opening effect From the start to the end of the special game state, such as the end timing of the opening effect (1R start command reception trigger), the start timing of the ending effect (ending command reception trigger), the execution of the ending effect, the end timing of the ending effect, etc. It is possible to set any time of change as the time of change. It is also possible to set the change time based on the elapsed time from the transition to the special gaming state.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Example 4), with respect to the above-described first embodiment, a promotion effect for urging the player to operate the first effect button 63a and an operation of the first effect button 63a by the player in response to the promotion effect. This is an addition of a configuration in which an operation-corresponding effect based on the operation when is performed is performed as a notice effect. It also refers to one or both of the promotion effect and the operation corresponding effect in this embodiment and is also referred to as "button notice". In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted. It should be noted that this example (Example 4) is also applicable to the above-mentioned Examples 2 and 3.

In this embodiment, the period (“variation”) from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) to the stop display (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol). In the "early stage period"), it is possible to execute a button notice related to the operation of the first effect button 63a. As described above, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start the fluctuation display and the fluctuation speed of all the symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, the fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol 8L changes at the timing when a predetermined time elapses. It is lowered and the left effect symbol 8L is stopped (temporarily stopped). It is possible to execute the button notice by using the time until the left effect symbol 8L is stopped (temporarily stopped).

Here, in this embodiment, among the variation patterns P1 to P22 of the special symbol (see FIG. 9), the variation of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to the variation pattern excluding P11 (variation time 4000 ms) and P22 (variation time 2000 ms). In the display (variable effect), the time (temporary stop period) from the start of change of the effect symbol 8 (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) until the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) is It is "about 8 seconds". Therefore, in this embodiment, the button notice may be executed during the fluctuation early period of about 8 seconds, and the fluctuation effect corresponding to the variation pattern P11 and the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern P22 may be executed. , Button notice is not executed. This is because, in the fluctuation patterns P11 and P22, it is not possible to secure a sufficient time (variation early period) for giving a button notice. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the case where the gaming state is the low accuracy low base state will be described as an example, but the button notice can be executed even in the high accuracy high base state.

A plurality of patterns are provided in the effect pattern (also referred to as "button notice pattern") related to the button notice of this embodiment. Specifically, the "pattern B1" that executes a predetermined operation-corresponding effect based on one pressing operation (also referred to as "single pressing operation") of the first effect button 63a and the first effect button 63a are performed for a predetermined time. A predetermined operation-corresponding effect is executed based on "Pattern B2" that executes a predetermined operation-corresponding effect based on a long-pressed operation and a continuous striking operation in which the first effect button 63a is repeatedly pressed within a predetermined time. Three types of "pattern B3" are provided. The button notice based on the pattern B1 is also referred to as a "single press notice", the notice effect based on the pattern B2 is also referred to as a "long press notice", and the button notice based on the pattern B3 is also referred to as a "continuous hit notice". Here, various effects can be adopted as the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the first effect button 63a in each button notice, for example, the content of the change (the change) accompanied by the execution of the button notice. Examples thereof include an effect of displaying a comment image related to the above on the display screen 7a, an effect of displaying an item image, a character image, a background image, and the like related to the content of the fluctuation on the display screen 7a. It should be noted that the content (effect mode) of the operation-corresponding effect in the button notice is not particularly limited.

In this embodiment, the button indicates which of the plurality of button notice patterns (three types of patterns B1 to B3 in this example) the effect control microcomputer 91 executes in the above-mentioned S4506 (see FIG. 42). It is determined using the button advance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52 (a), including whether or not to execute the advance notice. The button advance notice pattern determination table is a kind of advance notice effect determination table.

In S4506, whether or not to execute the button advance notice is executed based on the button advance notice pattern determination table and the button advance notice determination random number which is a kind of the advance notice effect determination random number acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. Determine the button notice pattern. Then, when it is decided to execute any of the button notice patterns, the details of the operation correspondence effect according to the determined (selected) button notice pattern are determined by using an operation correspondence effect determination table (not shown) or the like. It is also possible to include in the button notice pattern and predetermine the details of the operation corresponding effect according to the button notice pattern.

As shown in FIG. 52 (a), the button notice pattern determination table of this embodiment is a variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol of this time specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in the above-mentioned S4502 (here, the variation pattern). Based on P1 to P11) and the above-mentioned random number for determining the button notice, the content of the button notice (that is, the button notice pattern) is set to "None (do not execute)", "Pattern B1", "Pattern B2" and "Pattern B2". It is a data structure that can be determined to be any of "Pattern B3". Specifically, each of the special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9", "P6, P10", "P7, P11" is special. Considering the length of the fluctuation time of the symbol and the result of the hit / fail judgment, the random value for determining the button notice (“0 to 99” in this example) is set to “None”, “Pattern B1”, “Pattern B2” and “Pattern B3”. It is assigned to. As a result, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the button notice pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined.

In the button notice pattern determination table of this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is "P11" (off), the button notice pattern is not selected (executed). This is because the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P11 is short (4000 ms), and the fluctuation early period is also short accordingly. When the fluctuation pattern is "P7" (off), the selection rate of "None" is 80%, and the selection rate (15%) of "Pattern B1" among the patterns B1 to B3 is "Pattern B1". It is higher than the selection rate (5%) of "Pattern B2", and "Pattern B3" is not selected (executed).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P3" (big hit) or "P6, P10" (off), "P6, P10" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P3". (P3: 50%, P6, P10: 70%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P3" (big hit), the selection rates of "Pattern B3" and "Pattern B2" among the patterns B1 to B3 are the same (20% each), and "Pattern B1" is higher than this. The selectivity of is low (10%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P6, P10" (off), the selection rate of "Pattern B1" is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (15%), and hereinafter, "Pattern B2" (10%). It decreases in the order of "Pattern B3" (5%).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P2" (big hit) or "P5, P9" (off), "P5, P9" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P2". (P2: 50%, P5, P9: 70%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P2" (big hit), the selection rate of "Pattern B3" is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (25%), and hereinafter, "Pattern B2" (15%) and "Pattern". It decreases in the order of "B1" (10%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P5, P9" (off), the selection rate of "Pattern B1" is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (13%), and hereinafter, "Pattern B2" (10%). It decreases in the order of "Pattern B3" (7%).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is either "P1" (big hit) or "P4, P8" (off), "P4, P8" has a higher selection rate of "None" than "P1". (P1: 50%, P4, P8: 70%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern "P1" (big hit), the selection rate of "Pattern B3" is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (25%), and hereinafter, "Pattern B2" (15%) and "Pattern". It decreases in the order of "B1" (10%). On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "P4, P8" (off), the selection rate of "Pattern B1" is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (13%), and hereinafter, "Pattern B2" (10%). It decreases in the order of "Pattern B3" (7%).

With such a button notice pattern determination table, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol (directed symbol) is a big hit variation, the pattern B2 is compared with the "single push notice" based on the pattern B1. "Long press notice" based on "Long press notice" and "Continuous hit notice" based on pattern B3 are easier to execute (more likely to appear), and in the case of fluctuation patterns "P1" and "P2", "Long press notice" Compared to, "Notice of repeated hits" is easier to execute (more likely to appear). On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol (directed symbol) is off and the fluctuation is different, the "single push notice" is executed rather than the "long press notice" or "continuous hit notice", contrary to the case of the big hit fluctuation. It becomes easier (easier to appear), and in the "continuous hit notice" and "long press notice", the "long press notice" is easier to execute (more likely to appear) than the "continuous hit notice". That is, the jackpot reliability of the button notice pattern is higher in the order of "pattern B1", "pattern B2", and "pattern B3".

Further, in the present embodiment, when the button notice is executed, a promotion effect for encouraging the player to operate the first effect button 63a is performed as shown in FIG. 53 shortly after the start of the change of the effect symbol 8. It is supposed to be. Specifically, when executing the "single push notice" based on the pattern B1, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the effect button image BG imitating the appearance of the first effect button 63a and the effect button 63a of the first effect button 63a. The operation valid period image TG indicating the period for accepting the operation (also referred to as “operation valid period”) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, when executing the "long press notice" based on the pattern B2, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the operation mode "long press" of the effect button image BG, the operation valid period image TG, and the first effect button 63a. The long-pressed character image NG indicating "" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, when executing the "continuous hitting notice" based on the pattern B3, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the effect button image BG, the operation valid period image TG, and the operation mode "continuous hit" of the first effect button 63a are performed. The repeated character image RG shown is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, each image of the effect button image BG, the operation valid period image TG, the long-pressed character image NG, and the continuous hit character image RG is displayed on the front side of the effect symbol 8 which is variable display (scroll display). In 53 (a) to (c), in order to avoid complicating the contents of the figure, the illustration of the effect symbol 8 which is variable display (scroll display) is omitted.

Here, the display of the operation valid period image TG common to all of the "single press notice", the "long press notice", and the "continuous hit notice" will be described. In the promotion effect related to each button notice, the operation valid period image TG that displays the operation in such a manner that the player can recognize the remaining time (remaining period) until the operation valid period ends (elapses) is displayed. ing. In this embodiment, the operation valid period is set to "5 seconds", and the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed (operation display) as a moving image represented by a level gauge. The display of the operation valid period image TG is performed until the first effect button 63a is operated in the operation mode according to the button notice pattern within the operation valid period, or until the operation valid period elapses without being operated. In any of the button notice patterns, the first effect button 63a is operated in the operation mode according to the button notice pattern within the operation valid period, so that the operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation is executed.

Next, the contents (aspects) of the promotion effects related to each of the "single push notice", the "long press notice", and the "continuous hit notice" will be described. First, in the promotion effect related to the single press notice, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), in addition to the above-mentioned operation valid period image TG, an effect button image BG that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the single press operation is displayed. It has become. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing how the first effect button 63a is pressed by a single press operation and then returns (ascends) to the original position. .. In the display of this effect button image BG, the first effect button 63a is operated by a single push within the operation valid period (the first effect button detection switch 63c is turned on), or the operation valid period elapses without being operated. Will be done up to.

Further, in the promotion effect related to the long press notice, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), in addition to the above-mentioned operation valid period image TG, an effect button image BG that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the long press operation and a long press are performed. The long-pressed character image NG, which displays the operation in a manner corresponding to the operation, is displayed. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing how the first effect button 63a is long-pressed, and in parallel with this, the characters "long-press" are displayed many times. The long-pressed character image NG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing the movement while enlarging from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen. In this embodiment, the display mode in which the characters "long press" move while expanding from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen is set as the mode of operation display corresponding to the long press operation. The display of the effect button image BG and the long-pressed character image NG is operated after the operation valid period elapses in the state where the first effect button 63a is long-pressed (the first effect button detection switch 63c is ON). It is performed until the operation validity period elapses.

Further, in the promotion effect related to the continuous striking notice, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), in addition to the above-mentioned operation valid period image TG, an effect button image BG that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the continuous striking operation, and a continuous striking operation are supported. The continuous hit character image RG, which displays the operation in the above mode, is displayed. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing how the first effect button 63a is repeatedly hit, and in parallel with this, the characters "continuous hit" are displayed on the effect button image BG. The continuous hit character image RG is displayed (movement display) as a moving image showing how the character moves quickly up and down many times according to the movement display (continuous hitting motion display). In this embodiment, the display mode in which the characters "continuous hit" move quickly up and down is set as the mode of operation display corresponding to the continuous hit operation. In the display of the effect button image BG and the continuous hit character image RG, the number of consecutive hits of the first effect button 63a (the number of times the first effect button detection switch 63c is turned on) during the operation valid period exceeds a predetermined number of times, or exceeds a predetermined number of times. It is performed until the operation validity period elapses.

As described above, in the promotion effect related to the button notice (single press notice, long press notice, repeated hit notice) of the present embodiment, the operation is displayed at least in an manner corresponding to the operation mode when the first effect button 63a is operated. The effect button image BG is displayed. Of the button notices, the "long press notice" and the "continuous hit notice" are, in addition to the effect button image BG, a character image (long) that operates and displays in an manner corresponding to the operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a. Pressed character image NG or repeated hit character image RG) is displayed. Such a promotion effect, that is, a promotion effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a is also referred to as an "operation instruction effect". Further, the effect button image BG, the long-pressed character image NG, and the continuous hit character image RG are also collectively referred to as an "operation promotion image", and the effect button image BG is also referred to as an "operation means image", and the long-pressed character image NG and the long-pressed character image NG. The repeated hit character image RG is also referred to as an "operation mode image".

Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction effect (see FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c)) related to the "long press notice" or the "continuous hit notice" is executed, the operation means image (effect button image BG) and the operation are performed. A plurality of patterns are provided as display patterns (also referred to as "promoted image display patterns") when displaying an aspect image (long-pressed character image NG or repeated hit character image RG). Specifically, when executing the operation instruction effect, the "pattern S1" that starts the display of the operation means image and the display of the operation mode image at the same timing (simultaneously), and the operation by starting the display of the operation mode image first. There are two types of "pattern S2" that start displaying the means image later.

Here, the display of the operation mode image is also referred to as "first display", and the display of the operation means image is also referred to as "second display". Further, in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice and the operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice, the display of the operation means image and the display of the operation mode image are performed in parallel in both "Pattern S1" and "Pattern S2". Will be executed. The operation instruction effect (promotion effect) in which the display of the operation means image (first display) and the display of the operation mode image (second display) are executed in parallel in this way is also referred to as "specific promotion display". .. Further, among the promotion image display patterns (execution patterns of specific promotion display), the pattern S1 is also referred to as a "normal display mode" or "normal execution mode", and the pattern S2 is referred to as a "predetermined display mode" or "predetermined execution mode". Also referred to as "aspect".

In "Pattern S2", a slight time difference is provided between the display start timings of the operation means image and the operation mode image, and in this embodiment, the time difference is about 0.5 seconds. The time difference of the display start timing can be arbitrarily set in advance, and can also be set randomly each time the image is displayed. However, if the time difference is too large (too long), the display of each image will give the player a feeling of delay, and on the contrary, the flow of the operation instruction production will be impaired (it will hinder the smooth production), so the time difference is , It is desirable to set the time as short as possible (for example, about "0.2 seconds" to "0.7 seconds").

In this embodiment, when "Pattern B2" or "Pattern B3" is selected as the button notice pattern in the above-mentioned S4506, that is, when "long press notice" or "continuous hit notice" is executed, S4506 is further executed. In, the above-mentioned promoted image display pattern (pattern S1 or S2) is selected. At this time, the promotion image display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52B shows which of the plurality of promotion image display patterns (two types of patterns S1 and S2 in this example) is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. To determine using. The promotion image display pattern determination table is a kind of advance notice effect determination table.

In S4506, the promotion image display pattern is determined based on the promotion image display pattern determination table and the image display determination random number which is a kind of the advance notice effect determination random number acquired in the above-mentioned S4501. The promotion image display pattern determination table of this embodiment is the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (here, big hit or miss) that can be specified by the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the "long press notice" or the "continuous hit notice". The data structure is such that the accelerated image display pattern can be determined as "pattern S1" or "pattern S2" based on the image display determination random number.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the random value for image display determination (“0 to 99” in this example) is set for each of the “big hit” and “miss” that are the results of the special symbol winning / failing determination. , "Pattern S1" and "Pattern S2" are assigned, and for big hits, pattern 2 has a higher selectivity than pattern S1 (S1: 40%, S2: 60%). ), The selectivity of pattern 1 is higher than that of pattern S2 (S1: 70%, S2: 30%). In the promotion image display pattern determination table, when the fluctuation pattern that triggered the execution of the "long press notice" or the "continuous hit notice" is the jackpot fluctuation pattern (here, P1 to P3), the table corresponding to the jackpot. Is used, and when it corresponds to the deviation variation pattern (here, P4 to P10), the table corresponding to the deviation is used.

With such a promotion image display pattern determination table, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the promotion image display pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined. That is, in the operation instruction effect related to the "long press notice" or the "continuous hit notice" in the jackpot fluctuation, the operation mode image (long press character image NG or the continuous hit character image RG) is displayed and the operation means image (effect button image BG). It is more likely that the display of the operation means image is started after the display of the operation mode image is started than the possibility that the display of the operation mode image is started at the same time. That is, the "possibility of deviation in the display start timing of the operation promotion image" is higher than the "possibility of the same display start timing of the operation promotion image". On the other hand, in the operation instruction effect related to the "long press notice" or "continuous hit notice" due to the deviation fluctuation, contrary to the case of the big hit fluctuation, "the possibility that the display start timing of the operation promotion image shifts" is rather "the possibility". There is a higher possibility that the display start timing of the operation promotion image will be the same. Therefore, in the "operation instruction effect related to the long press notice" and the "operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice", the jackpot reliability related to the fluctuation depends on the display start timing of the operation mode image and the operation means image (effect button image BG). Can be suggested. From this, it can be said that the "operation instruction effect related to the long press notice" and the "operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice" also function as the notice effect.

[Action and effect of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 4) described above, in the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the button notice, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a (single press operation, long press in this example). It is possible to display an effect button image BG (operation means image) that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to an operation or a continuous hit operation). Further, in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice, in addition to the effect button image BG, a long press character image NG (operation mode image) that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the long press operation of the first effect button 63a is displayed. In addition to the effect button image BG, the continuous hit character image NG (operation mode image) that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the continuous hit operation of the first effect button 63a is displayed in the operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice. It is possible to do. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to recognize which of the plurality of operation modes the operation mode of the first effect button 63a instructed in the operation instruction effect is, and the operation mode can be visually recognized. It is possible to convey in an easy-to-understand manner. As a result, when the operation instruction effect is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image (operation mode image, operation mode image) displayed in the operation instruction effect, and as a result. , It is possible to enhance the effect of the operation instruction and to improve the entertainment of the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an operation promotion image to be displayed when the operation instruction effect is executed, in the operation instruction effect related to the single push notice, the operation is performed in a mode corresponding to the single push operation (first operation mode). Only the effect button image BG to be displayed is displayed (see FIG. 53 (a)), and in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice and the operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice, the long press operation or the continuous hit operation (second operation mode). The effect button image BG and the long-pressed character image NG or the repeated hit character image RG are displayed (see FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c)). As a result, when prompting the player to operate the first effect button 63a, it is possible to make the impression that the operation instruction effect gives to the player different depending on the operation mode to be instructed, and it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the operation instruction effect. It will be possible. In particular, in this embodiment, the direction of the operation display of the long-pressed character image NG displayed in the operation instruction effect related to the long-press notice (direction toward the front of the screen) and the continuous hit character image displayed in the operation instruction effect related to the continuous-hit notice. The direction of the operation display of the RG (the vertical direction of the screen) is different. This makes it possible to strongly impress the player with the operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the promotion effects (operation instruction effects) related to the button notice, the "operation instruction effect related to the long press notice" and the "operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice" are the operation means images. Display (first display) and display of the operation mode image (second display) are executed in parallel (specific promotion display). At least the promotion image display pattern when displaying the operation means image (effect button image BG) and the operation mode image (long-pressed character image NG or repeated hit character image RG) in the operation instruction effect (specific promotion display) , "Pattern S1" that starts the display of the operation means image (first display) and the display of the operation mode image (second display) at the same timing (simultaneously), and the display of the operation mode image (second display). There are two types of "pattern S2", in which the operation means image display (first display) is started later. In the case of deviation, the "pattern S1" is easier to execute than the "pattern S2", and in the case of a big hit, the "pattern S2" is easier to execute than the "pattern S1". Therefore, in the "operation instruction effect related to the long press notice" and the "operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice", the operation means image and the operation mode image display start timing (operation promotion image display mode) in the effect are used. It is possible to suggest the jackpot reliability (expectation for special games) related to fluctuations. As a result, the player is focused on the start timing of the display of the operation means image (first display) and the display of the operation mode image (second display), and when the button notice is given (based on the operation of the effect button). It is possible to enhance the interest of (when generating an operation-responsive effect).

In particular, since the difference (time difference) between the display start timings of the operation means image and the operation mode image (that is, the operation promotion image) in this embodiment is slight (extremely short time), such a difference is caused by the player. To notice it, it is necessary to pay close attention to the operation instruction effect. In addition, it may be necessary to gain some gaming experience in order to know the existence of such a deviation. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by adding the game property such as noticing the difference in the display start timing between the operation means image and the operation mode image in the operation instruction effect. ..

In this embodiment, there are three types of operation modes (that is, button notice patterns) of the first effect button 63a operated by the player when the button notice is executed: a single push operation, a long press operation, and a continuous hit operation (pattern B1). -B3) is provided, but the type (number) of the operation mode is not limited to this embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect operation means used in the button notice is a push button type first effect button 63a, and the operation mode that the first effect button 63a can take is instructed to the player by the operation instruction effect. Although it was an aspect, the operation mode instructed by the operation instruction effect can be determined according to the configuration (specification) of the operation means for the effect and the input means provided in the gaming machine.

Further, in this embodiment, two types of patterns S1 and S2 are provided as display patterns (promoted image display patterns) of the operation means image and the operation mode image in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice and the repeated hit notice. However, the type (number of patterns) of the promoted image display pattern is not limited to this embodiment, and other promoted image display patterns may be provided or more promoted image display patterns may be provided. .. For example, in addition to or in place of the patterns S1 and S2, it is possible to provide a plurality of accelerated image display patterns having different colors, sizes, display positions, motion display speeds, ranges (motion amounts), and the like of each image. Further, contrary to the pattern S2, the display (first display) of the operation means image (effect button image BG) is started first, and the operation mode image (long-press character image NG or continuous hit character image RG) is displayed ( It is also possible to provide a promoted image display pattern that initiates the second display) later. As a result, it is possible to diversify the promotion image display pattern, and it is also possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect that suggests the reliability of the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the promotion image display pattern, the pattern S2 having a time difference (difference) between the display start timings of the operation means image and the operation mode image is provided, but it is not the display start timing of each image but each. It is also possible to provide a pattern in which a time difference (shift) is provided at the display end timing of the image. By doing so, the player is focused on the end timing of the display of the operation means image (first display) and the display of the operation mode image (second display), and when the button notice is given (for the operation of the effect button). It is possible to enhance the interest of (when generating an operation-responsive effect based on this).

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button image imitating the appearance of the first effect button 63a is used as the operation means image, and the character image showing the long press operation or the continuous striking operation is used as the operation mode image. As in Example 1, a launch handle image imitating the appearance of the launch handle 60 may be used as an operation means image, and a character image showing a right-handed operation may be used as an operation mode image. In this case, the firing handle image and the character image are displayed in the operation instruction effect when urging the player to perform a right-handed operation. However, a plurality of display patterns of the firing handle image and the character image are provided, and the display pattern is used. , May be configured to suggest an advantage for the player. For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the jackpot type (for example, whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot) cannot be discriminated from the display mode (big hit mode, specific display mode) of the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) at the time of a jackpot. Or, if it is difficult, it is configured so that the jackpot type can be suggested by the display pattern (for example, display start timing) of the launch handle image and the character image in the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit (operation instruction effect). You may. Alternatively, in the ending effect before shifting to the high base state (low accuracy high base state or high accuracy high base state) after the end of the big hit game, such right-handed instruction notification (operation instruction effect) for the first hit is performed. It may be configured as follows. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in right-handed operation of the firing handle, that is, the interest when the big hit game or the high base state after the big hit game is started. In this case, the high base state after the big hit game can be regarded as a special game advantageous to the player.

Further, the gaming machine usually has a gaming value storage medium (card type, coin type, etc.) inserted in a CR unit such as a card unit 135 (see FIG. 5) installed adjacent to the gaming machine to the outside. There is a return button for ejection (not shown). When the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) for urging the player to operate the return button is executed, for example, in the ending effect at the end of the big hit game, the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the return button operation is performed. It may be configured to be feasible in the same manner as the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the effect button operation of the example (Example 4). In this case, for example, an image imitating the appearance of the return button or the appearance of the CR operation unit (not shown) provided with the return button is used as the operation means image, and an image (character) showing the operation mode (pressing operation) of the return button is used. , Symbol, etc.) can be used as an operation mode image. Further, the display pattern (for example, display start timing) of the operation means image such as the return button and the operation mode image showing the operation mode suggests, for example, the type of the finished jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. It is also possible to configure. According to such a configuration, it is possible to obtain a game property such that the player pays attention to the effect (for example, the effect of preventing the card from being forgotten) performed to call attention to the game value storage medium inserted in the CR unit. It becomes possible to enhance the effect of such production and improve the entertainment of the game. In particular, with such a configuration, a synergistic effect of preventing forgetting to take away the game value storage medium and improving the game interest can be expected.

Further, in this embodiment, the button notice by the operation of the first effect button 63a is exemplified, but in the button notice by the operation of the second effect button 63b, the operation of the second effect button 63b is also performed as in the present embodiment. It may be configured to execute a promotion effect (operation instruction effect, specific promotion display) that prompts the user. In this case, since the second effect button 63b can perform a rotating operation and a pulling operation in addition to the pushing operation, an operation promotion image corresponding to those operation modes is provided.

Further, in this embodiment, a case where a configuration for giving a button notice is added to the first embodiment is illustrated, but the promotion effect (operation instruction effect, specific promotion display) related to the button notice in this embodiment is an embodiment. It can be applied to gaming machines other than the pachinko gaming machines according to 1 to 3, and is provided with at least a directing operation means such as a directing button and an input means for directing by another configuration, and the directing based on the operation or input is provided. As long as it is a gaming machine that can execute (operation-compatible production, etc.), the type, specifications, performance, etc. of the applicable gaming machine do not matter.

Although Examples 1 to 4 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that a person skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of a right-handed character image 71a representing the character of "right-handed" and one right arrow image 71b located above the right-handed character image 71b. The mode of the input instruction image 71 is not limited to this, and it is possible to configure it only with a right-handed character image or only with a right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) in the display mode in Examples 2 and 3 described above is not the deletion of a part of the image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode (size, color, shape, display) of the displayed image itself. The position, etc.) may be changed (changed). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is set to the upper right of the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c), but the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited to this. , It can be set to a predetermined position on the display screen 7a. However, in order to avoid hindering the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect (round effect, etc.), it is desirable to display the display screen 7a closer to the outer periphery (screen peripheral side). Further, when a plurality of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect or the jackpot game effect is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is composed of a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters "Please return to left-handed" and three left arrow images 70b located above the left-handed character image 70a. However, the aspect of the left-handed instruction image 70 is not limited to this, and various aspects can be adopted as in the case of the above-mentioned right-handed instruction image 71. The display of the left-handed instruction image 70 (left-handed instruction notification) is that the high base state (right-handed game state) ends and the state shifts to the low base state (left-handed game state), that is, the launch of the game ball. Is changed (returned) from "right-handed" to "left-handed" to the player in an easy-to-understand and positive manner, so compared to the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification). It is desirable to increase the display size or move the display position closer to the center of the screen in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize (a conspicuous mode).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is displayed from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (to execute the big hit game). It will continue to be executed until (excluding the accompanying end), and even if a big hit game related to Ren Chan is performed during that time, it will continue including during the execution of each production of fanfare production, round production and ending production. It was supposed to be executed. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that continues from the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit is the time when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are performed in the subsequent big hit game related to Ren Chan, that is, the game state. Is interrupted (temporarily erased) at the time when it shifts to the special game state or when it shifts to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are completed, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position. You may restart with. Even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted in this way, it is extremely unlikely (and unlikely) that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous Chan period will be difficult for the player to recognize. It is possible to achieve the same effect as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 8, among the "continuously multiple times variable display" that constitutes the continuous effect as the re-variable effect (pseudo-continuous effect) and the hold look-ahead effect. , At least the final notice (notice effect) such as rain notice, thunderstorm notice, thunderstorm notice, etc. was supposed to be executed by the variable display of the last round, but as the final notice, the button notice of Example 4 may be executed. It is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine provided with one large winning device (large winning opening) that operates in a big hit game (special gaming state) is exemplified by the present invention. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, two) of large winning devices (large winning openings).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is read out for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined. Although it was supposed to be (preliminary determination) ("Starting ball entry processing (S205)". See FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the method of prior determination is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure hold storage unit, a main control unit or a sub-control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on a start-in ball) to be determined in advance. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority digestion control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process. Further, the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold may be performed as a control process that can be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probabilistic operation opening, and a probability variation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed (V passage) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V-certain machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by inactivating / operating the probability fluctuation function, but the type (number) of the jackpot probability is Is not limited to this, and for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). May be good. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

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Hereinafter, the inventions related to the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, such as an effect button operated for executing (generating) an effect and a launch handle operated for launching a game ball. .. In a gaming machine provided with such an operating means, there is a gaming machine that urges a player to operate the operating means in a predetermined operation mode (pressing, rotation, etc.) (also referred to as a "promotion effect") (for example, special feature). Kai 2008-12185 (see).

Many of the above-mentioned promotion effects performed in conventional gaming machines are monotonous and lack impact, and the effect cannot be expected. The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to enhance the effect of promotion by promoting the operation of the operation means to the player, and to improve the interest of the game. Is to plan.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that plays a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is equipped with a promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means.
The promotion effect includes at least a specific promotion display that executes the first display and the second display in parallel.
The promotion effect executing means may be characterized in that one of the first display and the second display may be started first and the other may be started later when the specific promotion display is executed. Is.

Such a gaming machine includes an operation means that can be operated by the player and a promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that urges the player to operate the operation means. There is a specific promotion display that executes the display of 1 and the second display in parallel, and when executing the specific promotion display, either the first display or the second display is started first and the other is later. It is something that may start. Therefore, when executing the specific promotion display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the start timings of the first display and the second display, which are executed in parallel on the specific promotion display. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect (specific promotion display) and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
The promotion effect executing means can execute the specific promotion display when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to a predetermined operation mode.
The first display is a display of an operation means image that imitates the appearance of the operation means.
The second display is characterized in that it is a display of an operation mode image showing the operation mode of the operation means.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the above-mentioned specific promotion display when prompting the player to operate the operating means according to a predetermined operation mode. Further, of the first display and the second display constituting the specific promotion display, the first display is the display of the operation means image imitating the appearance of the operation means, and the second display is the operation. It is a display of an operation mode image showing the operation mode of the means. Therefore, when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to a predetermined operation mode, a specific promotion display in which the display of the operation means image and the display of the operation mode image are executed in parallel is executed as a promotion effect. It will be. As a result, it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the promotion effect (specific promotion display) when the player is urged to operate the operation means according to the predetermined operation mode, and to give an impact to the player.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above.
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.
There are a plurality of execution modes including a predetermined execution mode in the execution mode of the specific promotion display.
The promotion effect execution means can execute the specific promotion display based on an execution mode selected from the plurality of execution modes.
When the special promotion display is executed after the execution of the specific promotion display, the specific promotion display can be executed in the predetermined execution mode at a higher rate than when the special promotion display is not executed after the execution of the specific promotion display. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game. In addition, there are a plurality of execution modes including a predetermined execution mode in the execution mode of the specific promotion display, and it is possible to execute the specific promotion display based on the execution mode selected from the plurality of execution modes. ing. Furthermore, when the special game is executed after the execution of the specific promotion display, it is possible to execute the specific promotion display in a predetermined execution mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after the execution of the specific promotion display. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game depending on the execution mode (whether or not it is a predetermined execution mode) of the specific promotion display when the specific promotion display is executed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the execution mode when the specific promotion display is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production as the game progresses,
The operating means is characterized in that it is an effect operating means that is operated when the effect executing means is made to execute a predetermined operation-corresponding effect.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect as the game progresses, and the operating means is an effect operating means operated when the effect executing means is made to execute a predetermined operation-corresponding effect. ing. Therefore, the specific promotion display can be executed as a promotion effect for urging the player to operate the effect operation means. This makes it possible to enhance the interest when operating (generating) the operation-corresponding effect by operating the effect operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
Equipped with a launching means that can launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area,
The operating means is characterized in that it is a firing operating means operated when adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball by the launching means.

In such a gaming machine, a launching means capable of launching a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided, and the operating means is operated when adjusting the firing intensity of the gaming ball by the launching means. It has become. Therefore, the specific promotion display can be executed as a promotion effect for urging the player to operate the launch operation means. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch operation means.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 1, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reference Invention 2)
Further, the gaming machine of the reference invention 2-1 for solving the same problem as the problem of the above-mentioned reference invention 1 is
A gaming machine that plays a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is equipped with a promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means.
As the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means can execute an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the operation means.
The operation instruction effect is characterized in that it is possible to display an operation promotion image for displaying an operation in an manner corresponding to the operation mode to be instructed.

In such a gaming machine, an operation means that can be operated by the player and a promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that urges the player to operate the operation means are provided, and the promotion effect execution means is a promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to execute an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the operation means, and in the operation instruction effect, an operation promotion image for displaying an operation in an mode corresponding to the instructed operation mode is displayed. Is possible. Therefore, when executing the operation instruction effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
There are a plurality of predetermined operation modes in the operation mode of the operation means that can be instructed by the operation instruction effect.
The promotion effect executing means is characterized in that, when executing the operation instruction effect, it is possible to display an operation promotion image for displaying an operation in an aspect corresponding to any one of the plurality of operation modes. ..

In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of predetermined operation modes in the operation mode of the operation means that can be instructed by the operation instruction effect, and when the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation mode is present. It is possible to display an operation promotion image for displaying an operation in an manner corresponding to any one of the plurality of operation modes. Therefore, when the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation mode (instructed) for operating the operation means is determined by the operation display mode (movement of the operation promotion image, operation mode) of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect. It is possible to make the player recognize which of the plurality of operation modes) is the operation mode). This makes it possible for the player to pay attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2 described above.
As the operation promotion image, there is an operation mode image showing the operation mode of the operation means.
The promotion effect executing means is characterized in that, when executing the operation instruction effect, it is possible to display an operation mode image for displaying an operation in a mode corresponding to the operation mode to be instructed.

Such a gaming machine has an operation mode image showing an operation mode of the operation means as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect, and an mode corresponding to the operation mode to be instructed when the operation instruction effect is executed. It is possible to display an operation mode image for which the operation is displayed with. Therefore, when the operation mode image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, the operation means is operated by the operation mode indicated by the operation mode image itself and the operation display mode of the operation mode image according to the operation mode. It is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode (operation mode to be instructed). As a result, when prompting the player to operate the operating means, it is possible to visually convey the operation mode when operating the operating means in an easy-to-understand manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3 described above.
As the operation promotion image, there is an operation means image that imitates the appearance of the operation means.
The promotion effect executing means is characterized in that, when executing the operation instruction effect, it is possible to display an image of the operation means for displaying the operation in an manner corresponding to the operation mode to be instructed.

Such a gaming machine has an operation means image that imitates the appearance of the operation means as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect, and is an embodiment corresponding to the operation mode to be instructed when the operation instruction effect is executed. It is possible to display an image of the operation means for displaying the operation with. Therefore, when the operation means image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, it is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode (the operation mode to be instructed) when operating the operation means by the operation display mode of the operation means image. It becomes. As a result, when prompting the player to operate the operating means, it is possible to visually convey the operation mode when operating the operating means in an easy-to-understand manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2 described above.
As the operation promotion image, there are an operation mode image showing the operation mode of the operation means and an operation means image imitating the appearance of the operation means.
The promotion effect executing means displays only the operation means image among the operation mode image and the operation means image when the operation mode to be instructed is the predetermined first operation mode when the operation instruction effect is executed. When the operation mode to be instructed is a predetermined second operation mode, it is possible to display both the operation mode image and the operation means image. be.

Such a gaming machine has an operation mode image showing an operation mode of the operation means and an operation means image imitating the appearance of the operation means as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect. When the operation mode to be instructed is the predetermined first operation mode when executing the effect, it is possible to display only the operation means image among the operation mode image and the operation means image, and the operation mode to be instructed. Is a predetermined second operation mode, it is possible to display both the operation mode image and the operation means image. Therefore, when the operation instruction effect is executed, if the operation mode instructed by the operation instruction effect is the first operation mode, only the operation means image for displaying the operation in the mode corresponding to the first operation mode is displayed. In the case of the second operation mode, the operation mode image and the operation means image for displaying the operation in the mode corresponding to the second operation mode are displayed. As a result, when urging the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to make the impression that the operation instruction effect gives to the player different depending on the operation mode to be instructed, and to enhance the visual effect of the promotion effect (operation instruction effect). Is possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 or Reference Invention 2-5 described above.
The operation mode image is characterized in that the operation display direction is different depending on the operation mode to be instructed.

In such a gaming machine, the operation mode image that can be displayed by the operation instruction effect has a different operation display direction depending on the operation mode to be instructed. Therefore, when the operation mode image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, the operation means is operated according to the operation mode indicated by the operation mode image itself and the operation display direction of the operation mode image according to the operation mode. It is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode (operation mode to be instructed). This makes it possible to strongly impress the player with the operation mode when operating the operating means when prompting the player to operate the operating means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-6 described above.
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.
The operation promotion image display mode includes a plurality of display modes including a predetermined display mode.
The promotion effect executing means can display the operation promotion image in a display mode selected from the plurality of display modes when executing the operation instruction effect.
When the special game is executed after the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed in the predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after the operation instruction effect is executed. It is characterized by being able to do so.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game. Further, the display mode of the operation promotion image includes a plurality of display modes including a predetermined display mode, and the operation promotion image is displayed in a display mode selected from the plurality of display modes when executing the operation instruction effect. Is possible. Further, when the special game is executed after the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation promotion image can be displayed in a predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after the operation instruction effect is executed. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game depending on the display mode (whether or not it is the predetermined display mode) of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect when the operation instruction effect is executed. It will be possible. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the display mode of the operation promotion image when the operation instruction effect is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-7 described above.
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production as the game progresses,
The operating means is characterized in that it is an effect operating means that is operated when the effect executing means is made to execute a predetermined operation-corresponding effect.

Such a gaming machine is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an effect as the game progresses, and the operating means is an effect operating means operated when the effect executing means is made to execute a predetermined operation-corresponding effect. ing. Therefore, the operation instruction effect can be executed as a promotion effect for urging the player to operate the effect operation means. This makes it possible to enhance the interest when operating (generating) the operation-corresponding effect by operating the effect operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-9 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-7 described above.
Equipped with a launching means that can launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area,
The operating means is characterized in that it is a firing operating means operated when adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball by the launching means.

In such a gaming machine, a launching means capable of launching a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided, and the operating means is operated when adjusting the firing intensity of the gaming ball by the launching means. It has become. Therefore, the operation instruction effect can be executed as a promotion effect for urging the player to operate the launch operation means. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch operation means.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 2, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reference Invention 3)
Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of displaying variable identification information has been known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to perform an effect along with the variable display of the identification information. Among them, there is one that raises the expectation of the player by performing a story-like effect or repeating the same mode of effect in a plurality of consecutive variable displays (for example, special feature). Kai 2002-239154 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-46634).

However, a configuration in which the above-mentioned effect is performed in a plurality of consecutive variable displays has already been adopted in many gaming machines, and the content of the effect tends to be uniform, so that a sufficient effect can be obtained. Is getting harder. The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to enhance the effect of the effect when the effect is executed in a plurality of consecutive variable displays, and to improve the entertainment of the game. It is to plan.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
It is a gaming machine that can display variable identification information.
A first effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect in a plurality of consecutive variable displays, and a first effect executing means.
A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined second effect in at least the final variation display among a plurality of consecutive variation displays in which the first effect is executed.
It is characterized by having.

In such a gaming machine, when the variable display of the identification information is continuously displayed a plurality of times, it is possible to execute a predetermined first effect in the continuous variable display a plurality of times. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined second effect in at least the final variation display among a plurality of consecutive variation displays in which the first effect is executed. Therefore, for example, when the first effect is executed (occurs) in a certain variable display while the identification information is variablely displayed during the game, how many times the variable display accompanied by the execution of the first effect is performed thereafter. It is possible to suggest whether it will continue by executing the second effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the plurality of variable displays when the predetermined effect is executed in the continuous plurality of variable displays, and to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
It is equipped with a re-variable display execution means that can execute a re-variable display in which the temporary stop display is performed and then the variable display is performed again from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed.
The plurality of consecutive fluctuation displays are configured by the re-variation display.
The second effect executing means is the continuous plurality of variation displays in which the first effect is executed, and among the revariation displays constituting the plurality of variation displays, at least the final revariation display is described. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute the second production.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a re-variable display in which the temporary stop display is performed and then the variable display is performed again from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the derivation display of the display result. The multiple variable displays are composed of re-variable displays. Then, the second effect can be executed at least in the final re-variation display among the re-variation displays constituting the plurality of consecutive variation displays in which the first effect is executed. It is possible. Therefore, for example, when the first effect is executed in the revariation display, it is possible to suggest how many times the revariation display accompanied by the execution of the first effect continues by executing the second effect. Become. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the re-variable display when a predetermined effect is executed in the re-variable display, and to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2 described above.
The second effect executing means is characterized in that, as the second effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect related to the variable display.

In such a gaming machine, as a second effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect related to the variable display. Therefore, the advance notice effect (second effect) related to the variation display can be executed at least in the final variation display among the plurality of variation displays in which the first effect is executed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest until the final round of the continuous variable display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 described above.
There are multiple types of advance notice effects in the advance notice effects.
The second effect executing means is characterized in that one or more of the plurality of types of advance notice effects can be executed as the second effect.

In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of advance notice effects in the advance notice effects, and one or more of the plurality of types of advance notice effects can be executed as the second effect. It is possible. Therefore, one or a plurality of advance notice effects related to the variation display can be executed at least in the final variation display among the plurality of variation displays in which the first effect is executed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest until the final round of the continuous variable display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-4 described above.
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display is provided.
When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect executing means can execute the second effect at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. It is a feature.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. Then, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. Therefore, when the first effect is executed in a plurality of consecutive variable displays, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game depending on whether or not the second effect is further executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest to the continuous variable display a plurality of times.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-5 described above.
After the execution of the second effect, the third effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined third effect is provided.

In such a gaming machine, when the second effect is executed in at least the final variation display among the plurality of consecutive variation displays in which the first effect is executed, the predetermined third effect is executed thereafter. It is possible. Therefore, when the second effect is executed, it is possible to add the playability that the third effect can be executed after that. As a result, it becomes possible to further attract the player's interest to the continuous variable display of a plurality of times.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 3, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the effect is executed in the continuous variable display a plurality of times, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reference Invention 4)
Conventionally, a center accessory (central accessory) including a liquid crystal display device is provided in the substantially center of the game area, and in a normal gaming state, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the left side of the center accessory (so-called "left"). In a gaming state where a game that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game or a probabilistic game, is performed, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the right side of the center character (so-called "right-handed"). Gaming machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to give an instruction notification to urge the player to hit right when executing a jackpot game or a probabilistic game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-12185).

In recent game machines, there is a tendency for the flashiness of the production performed during the game to increase in order to improve the interest of the game. For this reason, there is a risk that the right-handed instruction notification performed during the game will be confused with the production, and will be difficult for the player to recognize. The present reference invention 4 has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing launch instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
It is a gaming machine that shoots a gaming ball toward the gaming area and plays a game.
A game state control means that can control the game state,
It is provided with an instruction notification execution means capable of executing instruction notification for instructing which area of the game area the game ball is to be launched.
The game state includes at least a predetermined game state in which a game ball is fired toward a predetermined area of the game area to play a game.
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state.
The instruction notification includes a predetermined instruction notification instructing the game ball to be launched toward the predetermined area.
The instruction notification executing means is characterized in that the predetermined instruction notification can be executed in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state are provided as predetermined gaming states in which a gaming ball is launched toward a predetermined area of the gaming area to play a game. ing. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification instructing to launch a game ball toward a predetermined area in the game area in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. It has become. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so that the first predetermined gaming state and the first predetermined gaming state are executed. 2 It becomes easy to recognize the predetermined instruction notification in any of the predetermined gaming states.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 described above.
The game state control means can control the game state from the first predetermined game state to the second predetermined game state.
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and even after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized in that the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, a predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, after the transition. Even in the second predetermined gaming state of No. 1, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is given. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time during the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification when the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state is described. 2 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during a predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, so that the player can pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-3 described above.
The game state control means can control the game state from the second predetermined game state to the first predetermined game state.
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and even after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state. The second predetermined gaming state is to execute the predetermined instruction notification.

In such a gaming machine, a predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, after the transition. Even in the first predetermined gaming state of the above, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so that the predetermined instruction is given. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time during the first predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification when the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state is described. 1 It is possible to change at a predetermined time during a predetermined game state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, so that the player can pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 4-1 to 4-5 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image instructing the launch of the game ball toward the predetermined area on the predetermined display means.
It is characterized in that the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image on a predetermined display means. Then, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, the player can easily recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification) because the predetermined instruction image is the same although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. It becomes a thing.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 described above.
The instruction notification executing means is characterized in that the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. be.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction image and its display position are both the same, so that the predetermined instruction image is displayed (predetermined instruction notification). ) Will be easy to recognize.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 4, it is possible to execute the firing instruction notification that is easy for the player to recognize.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board lamp, 6 ball return prevention piece, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect Hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect hold display area), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 28 gate, 30 Grand prize opening, 31 Grand prize device, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 70 left-handed instruction image, 70a left-handed Character image, 70b left arrow image, 70c left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display), 71 right-handed instruction image, 71a right-handed character image, 71b right arrow image, 71c right-handed display area (right-handed instruction image display) Unit), 80 Main control board (main control unit), 81 Game control microcomputer, 90 Sub control board (sub control unit), 91 Production control microcomputer, 100 Image control board (image control unit), 101 Image control microcomputer , H1, H2 notice image, HG launch handle image, MG right-handed instruction image, BG effect button image, NG long press character image, RG repeated hit character image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An image display device that can display images and
A production button that can be operated by the player,
It is provided with a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that urges the player to operate the effect button.
The promotion effect execution means is
As the promotion effect, it is possible to execute an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the effect button.
In the operation instruction effect, an operation promotion image for displaying an operation based on the instructed operation mode can be displayed on the image display device.
The operation mode of the effect button includes a single press operation in which the effect button is pressed once, a long press operation in which the effect button is continuously pressed, and a continuous hit operation in which the effect button is repeatedly pressed a plurality of times.
The operation promotion image includes an effect button image that imitates the appearance of the effect button, and also includes an effect button image.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the single push operation does not include a character image showing the single push operation.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation includes a character image showing the long press operation.
The operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the continuous striking operation includes a character image showing the continuous striking operation.
As a display pattern for displaying the operation promotion image when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation or the continuous striking operation, a plurality of display patterns having different speeds of the operation display are provided.
The promotion effect executing means displays the operation promotion image based on any one of the plurality of display patterns when the operation instruction effect is executed when the operation mode to be instructed is the long press operation or the continuous striking operation. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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