JP7043170B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push button sensor, a stick controller tilt sensor, a trigger button sensor) is provided, and the movement of the player is detected during the valid period. There is something that performs a specific effect. In such a case, there is one that displays a promotion image that encourages the player to perform an action (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-93049 (FIGS. 19 to 21)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the promotion image is always monotonous with a constant display, and the interest is insufficient.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

(Means A) A gaming machine capable of playing a game.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Suggestion display execution means for performing suggestion display suggesting the validity period of the operation and changing the display mode of the suggestion display to a predetermined mode.
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when a predetermined condition based on the detection of the operation is satisfied before the display mode of the suggestion display changes to the predetermined mode.
A promotion image display means for displaying a first promotion image or a second promotion image different from the first promotion image as a promotion image for urging the player to perform the above operation.
A change effect execution means for executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the promoted image is provided.
When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the suggestion display executing means can stop the change of the suggestion display display mode before the suggestion display display mode changes to the predetermined mode.
The predetermined embodiment includes a first predetermined embodiment and a second predetermined embodiment.
The change pattern of the suggestion display is the first pattern suggesting the end of the valid period by changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode, and the suggestion display after changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode. A second pattern suggesting the end of the valid period by changing from the first predetermined aspect to the second predetermined aspect is included.
The change effect executing means changes the display mode of the promotion image when the movement is continuously detected, and displays the promotion image in a display mode according to a period in which the movement is continuously detected. Can be changed,
The specific effect executing means has different expectations depending on the display mode of the promotion image displayed by the promotion image display means and the display mode of the pre-promotion notification display displayed before the promotion image is displayed. It is possible to perform a specific effect,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor capable of detecting a pressing operation on the push button 120). 124. A device capable of detecting an operation on another operating member (for example, a trigger sensor 125 capable of detecting a pressing operation on the trigger button 121, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting a tilting operation on the stick controller 122). It may be present, or it may be a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor), and a suggestion display suggesting the effective period of the operation is performed, and the display mode of the suggestion display is a predetermined mode. A specific effect executing means that can execute a specific effect when a predetermined condition based on motion detection is satisfied before the suggestion display display mode changes to a predetermined mode, and a player. A promotion image display means for displaying a promotion image for prompting an operation (for example, display of a promotion image 373) and a change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the promotion image (for example, the promotion image 373). The suggestion display executing means is provided with the effect of changing the display mode to a different size), and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the suggestion display display mode is set before the suggestion display display mode is changed to the predetermined mode. It is possible to stop the change, the predetermined mode includes the first predetermined mode and the second predetermined mode, and the change pattern of the suggestion display ends the valid period by changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode. A change including a first pattern suggesting the end of the effective period by changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode and then changing the suggestion display from the first predetermined mode to the second predetermined mode. The effect executing means can change the display mode of the facilitating image when the motion is continuously detected, and can change the facilitating image to the display mode according to the period during which the motion is continuously detected. It is characterized by being. According to such a configuration, the promotion image is changed to the display mode according to the period in which the operation is continuously detected, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means 2) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a push sensor capable of detecting a pressing operation on the push button 120). 124. A device capable of detecting an operation on another operating member (for example, a trigger sensor 125 capable of detecting a pressing operation on the trigger button 121, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting a tilting operation on the stick controller 122). It may be present, or it may be a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor), and a suggestion display (for example, a first valid period) suggesting a valid period of operation (for example, a first valid period). 1) The suggestion display executing means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S2610 and S3307) for performing the display of the validity period gauge and changing the display mode of the suggestion display toward a predetermined mode (for example, the end mode). (Part to be executed) and predetermined conditions based on the detection of the motion (for example, detecting 10 operations on the push button 120. The state based on the detection of the motion) before the display mode of the suggestion display changes to the predetermined mode. If the value changes, the specific effect (for example, the effect of defeating the enemy character) and the lighting of the lamp may be in a predetermined state when the meter, the numerical value, the display effect (the effect of defeating the enemy character), and the lamp are turned on are established. The suggestion display executing means includes a specific effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S2622) capable of executing (1 specific effect), and the suggestion display executing means suggests when a predetermined condition is not satisfied. Before the display mode of the display changes to the predetermined mode, it is possible to stop the change of the display mode of the suggestion display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is Y to S2608 of step S2606, or steps S2612 to S2612 to By performing S2615, it is possible to avoid the execution of step S2610 and stop the change of the first validity period gauge). According to such a configuration, by stopping the change of the suggestion display, the actual valid period may be longer than the appearance of the suggestion display, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1, the specific effect executing means detects the continuous operation detected by the detection means (for example, 10 operations (continuous hits) on the push button 120. Continuation for a certain period of time or more. A specific effect is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may detect the operation (so-called long press)) (for example, the number of times in step S2620). Step S2622 may be executed only when P is "10"). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it appear that the effective period of continuous operation is extended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 4) In the means 1 or the means 2, an effect display (for example, display of the first number gauge) is performed, and the display mode of the effect display is changed stepwise based on the detection of the operation by the detection means. The effect display execution means (for example, a portion of the microcomputer 100 for effect control that executes step S2619) is provided, and the suggestion display execution means has a specific stage (for example, first effective) of the effect display display mode by the effect display execution means. Up to the stage where the first operation to the push button 120 is detected during the period is stored up to the first region. It may be the stage where the second and subsequent regions are stored up to a predetermined region). When it is changed, it is possible to stop the change in the display mode of the suggestion display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can avoid step S2610 only when it is Y in step S2606). It may be that. According to such a configuration, the change of the suggestion display can be appropriately stopped.

(Means 5) A notification effect execution means (for example, a notification effect execution means (for example, display of "continuous hit plus") capable of notifying that the change in the display mode of the suggestion display has been stopped in any of the means 1 to the means 3. For example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S2608) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the stoppage of the change of the suggestion display from being misunderstood as a defect.

(Means 6) In any of means 1 to means 4, the suggestion display executing means has a first suggestion display (for example, patterns A2 and A4) in which the actual effective period and the suggested effective period match, and the actual effective period. It is possible to perform the second suggestion display (for example, patterns A1 and A3) in which the period and the suggested valid period do not match (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first operation by performing step S3911). By selecting the effect pattern and performing step S3304, the first effective period corresponding to the first operation effect pattern may be set). According to such a configuration, even in the first suggestion display, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation for stopping the change in the display mode of the suggestion display.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 5, the first promotion notification (for example, the operation promotion display of the push button 120) and the game for prompting the player's first action (for example, the operation of the push button 120). Step S8105 in the effect control CPU 101 that performs the second promotion notification (for example, the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122) that prompts the second operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 122). (Part of executing the operation promotion display determined in step S293A) and a plurality of pre-promotion notifications (for example, the common effect shown in FIG. 42) before the first promotion notification and the second promotion notification. Step S8105 in the pre-promotion notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 101) that performs pre-promotion notification of one of various operation promotion pre-displays such as 2-button effect, 4-button effect, and 4V control effect. By executing this, the detection means can detect the first operation and the second operation (for example, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, push). The sensor 124 can detect the operation of the push button 120 and the operation of the stick controller 122), and the effect execution capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, cut-in effects A to C) based on the detection result of the detection means. A means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 101 that executes the cut-in effect determined in the cut-in effect determination process by executing step S8105) is further provided, and a mode of pre-promotion notification (for example, a common effect, etc.). 2 button effect, 4 button effect or 4V control effect, which is the pre-promotion display, etc.) and the type of the first promotion notification and the second promotion notification (for example, push button 120 or stick controller 122). Depending on whether it is an operation promotion display or the like), the ratio of the effect of the content advantageous to the player (for example, the cut-in effect C) may be different as the predetermined effect. According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to the means 6, a promotion display means (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S2611 and S3307) for promoting the movement of the player is provided. When the movement of the player is continuously detected during the execution of the promotion display, the promotion display means displays the promotion display mode (for example, the first display mode, the first display mode, the first display mode, depending on the period during which the movement is continuously detected). 2 Display mode. It may be possible to change to three or more types of display modes. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a first validity period indicated by the first validity period gauge in step S2611. By executing the first operation promotion display according to the remaining time, the display mode of the first operation promotion display may be changed according to the elapsed first valid period). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by performing a non-monotonous production.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which a microcomputer for game control executes. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd operation acceptance processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd operation acceptance processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol change start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first operation effect pattern lottery table, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second operation effect pattern lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol change stop process in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the 1st operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the 2nd operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect determination process such as a button in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number in the modification. In the modified example, (A) is a diagram showing an example of an operation promotion display determination table, and (B) and (C) are diagrams showing an example of an operation promotion pre-display determination table for a push button and a stick controller. Is. It is a figure which shows an example of the cut-in effect determination table in the modification.

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

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

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

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

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to either the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

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

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

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a variable display of the effect symbol is performed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed by the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined story may be executed, and an effect of displaying the result of the story based on the result of the jackpot determination or the determination of the fluctuation pattern may be executed. For example, a professional wrestling or soccer match or a battle in which enemy or ally characters fight is performed, and if it is a big hit, a match or battle is won, and if it is out of the game, a match or battle is defeated. May be good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as victory or defeat, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

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

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

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

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in a display color (display color different from the off-off) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. To. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a prize in the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot may be different. The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and it is not possible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially. And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is substantially. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the mouth.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in the display color (display color different from the off) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. To. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a prize in the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot may be different. The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and it is not possible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially. And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is substantially. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the mouth.

The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off is a display color different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image and disappearing when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to have.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 may be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening may be further narrowed. By arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the 1st starting winning opening 13, the winning rate of the 2nd starting winning opening 14 It may be set higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

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

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

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning memory. ) Is provided, and a first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by one.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved storage display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. ing. An area (total hold storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total hold storage number), which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number, may be provided. As described above, if a total hold storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the start condition for variable display is not satisfied.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and is specified when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. It is controlled by the game state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result, and for example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific gaming state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed into the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to the closed state and the closed state is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display result, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state. In each specific gaming state, the open / closed plate that is in the closed state is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a number from 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by 1. Furthermore, a probabilistic state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 may shift to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of opening times are increased.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a, 8b and the like. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display in the effect display device 9 is easily satisfied). In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not set. It will be easier to win a prize at the start.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31.

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

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

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined operation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as ROM 54 (an ID number assigned by a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the row is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in time series. Further, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates voice and outputs it to the speaker 27 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 80.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the high level of the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560. Is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , The main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is determined. Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. Further, when an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the process of step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and the PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to the clear signal check process.

Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) that controls the progress of the game. By such software delay processing, it is possible to delay the start timing of the game control processing as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented from doing so.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is set, and then the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is on at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state at this time, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more. You may also check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process of the backup RAM area (for example, the process when the power supply is stopped such as the addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. .. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed depends on the value of the backup monitoring timer saved in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing according to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed. Note that such a confirmation method is an example, for example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. After confirming that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

If it is determined that the control state at the time of power supply stop is saved, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, the clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checkedsum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is subtracted by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and sets the inverted data as the checksum.

In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum and the stored checksum are compared. If the data is restored after the power supply is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (processes in steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is performed. Execute.

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

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). It should be noted that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the business area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. are selectively processed according to a control state. The initial value is set in the flag for performing.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 in the pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents to the sub-board. The process is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) (for example). Step S16). That is, as an initial value, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 4 ms.

When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition state (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b). The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and is in the interrupt enable state when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed. To.

The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a judgment random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot, or a random number for determining whether to shift the game state to a probable change state. Initial count value of a counter (random number generation counter for judgment) for generating a random number for probabilistic determination, a random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol) It is a random number to determine the value. The game control process described later (the process in which the game control microcomputer controls the game device such as the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97, etc. provided in the game machine by itself, or In the process of transmitting a command signal for control by another microcomputer (also referred to as a game device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter goes around once, the initial value is set in the counter.

The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as display random numbers, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol and a random number for reaching determination for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated are used. Used. Further, the display random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

Further, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt prohibition state is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later in the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process (that is, the timer). The same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so that the process does not conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, it is counted. Value continuity may be compromised. However, if the interrupt prohibition state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b, such an inconvenience does not occur.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, during the period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 will be charged. Executes the timer interrupt process that is started in response to the occurrence of timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt processing, the CPU 56 first executes a power supply cutoff process (power supply cutoff detection process) for detecting whether or not a power supply cutoff signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs the detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is on, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by 1.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning in the large winning opening and performing an abnormality notification (step S24).

After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S28). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. In addition, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as a start port signal, a symbol confirmation count 1 signal, a symbol confirmation count 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, and a time saving signal supplied to a hall management computer. (Step S31).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 responds to the winning detection based on the fact that any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 is turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

Further, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal so that the control state of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase / decrease in the number of reserved storages (step S35).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (the special symbol display control process). Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S37).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process for setting the status display control data for displaying each status indicator in the output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to the high probability state (for example, the probability change state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may try to do it.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are used. , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Of the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the reach is not reached is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). .. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then execute the variable display of the effect symbol again. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol are normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2-3 to normal. Fluctuation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, and Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4 are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (variation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type to include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation are performed. It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial value (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8A. If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is used. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

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

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "15R probability variation jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining one of "4R probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 10 determination values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 30 judgment values are assigned to the "15R probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table 131b (30/40 ratio). (It is determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol is performed rather than the case where the starting winning prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When the variation display is executed, the rate of being determined as "15R probability variation jackpot" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there are "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot" as jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 4 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to what you have. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of jackpots, "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot", is shown, but the jackpot type is not limited to two types, and for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. You may do so. On the contrary, the number of big hit types may be less than two, and for example, only one type may be provided as the big hit type.

The "15R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times). Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled by the probabilistic change state and the time saving state may be referred to as a "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled by either the probabilistic change state or the time saving state may be referred to as a "low probability low base state". ..

The "4R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 4 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.). Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times).

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to each of "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot" are set, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type to be the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

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

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used in the case of "4R probability variation jackpot". ) Is used.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the large winning opening open designation command, a different large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (a command designated after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round.

The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display the jackpot end screen, that is, the effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command, jackpot end 2 designated command: ending). 2 Designated command). The jackpot end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "15R probability variation jackpot". The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "4R probability variation jackpot".

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

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been decremented by 1. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been decremented by 1.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, or the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for the operation is turned on, that is, if the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). If the jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. Further, the execution time of the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control to send the effect control command of the round display during the jackpot game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1217. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). .. In the process of step S1215, a random R (random number for determining a big hit) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a big hit type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area. 1 It may be extracted at the start of the change of the special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a random number counter for determining a variation pattern type for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later, or a variation pattern. The value may be directly extracted from the fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random number 3).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for determination of fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (step S1217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). .. In the process of step S1221, a random R (random number for determining a big hit) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a big hit type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and processing is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the customer waits again based on the fact that the customer wait demo specification command sent flag is set. You can control not to send the demo specification command. Further, in this case, the flag for which the customer waiting demo designation command has been sent may be reset when the next change display of the special symbol is started.

If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). The data indicating "second" is set in (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background designation command if the probability change flag is not set.

In this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted for each change is shown. For example, at the start of the change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed from the time of the previous change, and the game is played. Only when the state changes, the background specification command according to the changed game state may be sent. With such a configuration, the number of times the background designation command is transmitted can be reduced, and the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

Specifically, when the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer is in the order of the background specification command, the variation pattern command, the display result specification command, and the hold storage number subtraction specification command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 100. Specifically, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and then 4 ms has elapsed. A hold storage subtraction specification command is sent. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for big hit determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random numbers extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the start port switch passage process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and makes a big hit determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining that a jackpot is determined if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probablely changed between the probability change jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic big hit determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the gaming state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing of ending the 50-time variation display of the special symbol.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (C).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to correspond to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “ 4R Probability change jackpot ”) is determined as the type of jackpot (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S125 and S1221 of the start port switch passage process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. ..

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "4R probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Will be done.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when "15R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "4R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S67).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 is one of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S93). The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing when the variable display is completed or when the variable display of 50 times is completed. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. Select (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the probability change flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 is a normal table for determining the variation pattern type for loss as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 is used as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, and is used for the loss when the fluctuation time is shortened. The variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S93 to S96, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the deviation pattern type determination table for shortening the fluctuation time is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the deviation pattern type determination table for probabilistic change is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S99. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortened fluctuation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probable change state or the total reserved storage number is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed.

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probabilistic state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

Even when the game state is a probable change state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, when it is 0, 0 or 1), the variation display of the shortened variation is performed. You may not have it. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, it confirms whether or not the total reserved storage number is almost 0, and if the total reserved storage number is almost 0, the variation pattern type for loss is lost. The judgment table may be selected.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S83, S97, S95, or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the fluctuation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type in step S98, such as a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table and a loss variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, by reading random 3 (random number for determining variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (random number for determining the variation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 is a random number counter for determining the variation pattern for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the random number value, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

In the case where it is determined to be out of order, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, it may be possible to first determine whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the processes of steps S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern type may be determined. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The fluctuation pattern type may be determined.

Further, when deciding whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved storages (the first holding storage number or the second holding storage number may be used). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved storages increases.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 controls to transmit one of the display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation production control commands (see FIG. 9) according to the determined jackpot type and loss. conduct. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S105). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). In addition, whether or not it is "15R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer is "01" in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing. can. Further, when the type of the jackpot is "4R probability variation jackpot", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not it is a "4R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". can.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the CPU 56 is out of order, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S109).

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S110).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state if it is set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to send a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 4R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a big hit has occurred) in the timer before opening the big winning opening (step S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game, in step S134, the time required from the stop of the variation display to the start of the first round (the variation display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed. (Equivalent to the time for performing the fanfare effect from the stop display to the start of the first round) is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening. Further, for the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between each round (the device at the time when the interval effect between rounds is performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening according to the jackpot type in the number of times of opening counter (step S135). For example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 4 times for a 4R probability variation jackpot are set in the open count counter.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) (step S137).

If the jackpot flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S141), and if it is not set, that is, in the normal state, the step. Move to S150. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (step S143). .. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S150. If it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, the probabilistic state is changed to the normal state when the fluctuation is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S150).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161) and control is performed to send the jackpot end designation command (step S162). Here, if it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted, and if it is a 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

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

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S167). Then, "50" is set in the probability variation number counter (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S171.

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the process during special symbol change is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the processing during special symbol change is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for displaying the special symbol change to the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, and based on the fact that the end flag is set. It is also possible to set special symbol display control data for even stopping and displaying the stop symbol.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

After step S706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (step S707). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

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

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618A).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designated command or a jackpot start 2 designated command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag (step S621). Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a blue display color) according to the normal state. Change to (background screen) (step S680).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the probability change state (for example, red display). Change to the color background screen) (step S683).

If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the customer waiting demo screen on the effect display device 9 after 30 seconds (step S687). .. Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a fluctuation pattern command or the like is received during the measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement is terminated. After step S687, the reserved storage number stored in each reserved storage number storage area is cleared (step S688).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S691). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 21. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs a first operation acceptance process related to the first operation effect (step S800A) and a second operation acceptance process related to the second operation effect (step S800B).

The first operation effect is an effect performed immediately before the end of the fluctuation in the super reach A, and is the first specific when a predetermined condition (detecting the operation to the push button 120 10 times) is satisfied during the first valid period. It is a production that can be performed. The first specific effect is an effect that can be executed only in a fluctuation that becomes a big hit, and is an effect that notifies the player that a big hit will occur. That is, the first specific effect is not performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the deviation fluctuation. Specifically, the first specific effect is a cut-in effect for displaying the character A. In the first operation effect, the first validity period gauge indicating the remaining time of the first validity period, the first count gauge based on the number of times the operation to the push button 120 is detected in the first validity period, and the push button 120 The first operation promotion image prompting the operation to is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 37).

The first validity period gauge has the remaining time of the first validity period from the start mode (state filled in white) indicating that the remaining time of the first validity period has not decreased (the start of the first validity period). Gradually changes according to the remaining time of the first valid period (white filled area) to the end mode (state filled in black) indicating that is "0" (end of the first valid period). It decreases from the right side).

The first count gauge is divided into a plurality of regions, and is gradually increased (stored) by one region each time an operation on the push button 120 is detected. Specifically, the first count gauge is stored when the first operation is detected during the first valid period and is stored when the second operation is detected during the first valid period. Second region: It is divided into a tenth region that can be stored when the tenth operation is detected during the first valid period. However, if the first specific effect is not executed, the tenth region is not stored. That is, when the first count gauge is stored up to the tenth region, the first specific effect is executed, and it is notified that a big hit will occur.

As the display mode of the first operation promotion image, a first display mode in which the display range is small and a second display mode in which the display range is larger than the first display mode are provided. Specifically, the possible range of the filled area of the first validity period gauge is divided into two equal parts, and when the first validity period gauge points to the range within the first range close to the starting mode, the first display mode is used. The operation promotion image is displayed, and when the first validity period gauge points within the second range close to the end mode, the operation promotion image is displayed in the second display mode.

In addition, as the effect pattern of the first operation effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as "first operation effect pattern"), the pattern A1 and A3 in which the change of the first effective period gauge is scheduled to be temporarily stopped, and the pattern that does not stop. A2 and A4 are provided. The first effective period in patterns A1 and A3 is 5 seconds, and the first effective period in patterns A2 and A4 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 33 (A)). However, in patterns A1 and A3, if the operation to the push button 120 is not detected within 2 seconds after the start of the first valid period, the first valid period is changed to 3 seconds. It is a thing.

The second operation effect is an effect performed immediately before the end of the fluctuation in the super reach B, and is the second specification when a predetermined condition (detecting the operation to the push button 120 10 times) is satisfied during the second valid period. It is a production that can be performed. The second specific effect is an effect that can be executed only in a fluctuation that becomes a big hit, and is an effect that notifies the player that the big hit will occur. That is, the second specific effect is not performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the deviation fluctuation. Specifically, the second specific effect is a cut-in effect for displaying the character B. In the second operation effect, the second validity period gauge indicating the remaining time of the second validity period, the second number gauge based on the number of times the operation to the push button 120 is detected in the second validity period, and the push button 120 The second operation promotion image prompting the operation to is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 38).

The second validity period gauge has the remaining time of the second validity period from the start mode (state filled in white) indicating that the remaining time of the second validity period has not decreased (the start of the second validity period). Is "0" (the end of the second validity period), including the first end mode (filled in red) and the second end mode (filled in black). It gradually changes (the white filled area or the red filled area decreases from the right side) according to the remaining time of the second effective period.

The second count gauge is divided into a plurality of regions, and is gradually increased (stored) by one region each time an operation on the push button 120 is detected. Specifically, the second count gauge is stored when the first operation is detected during the second valid period and is stored when the second operation is detected during the second valid period. Second region: It is divided into a tenth region that can be stored when the tenth operation is detected during the second valid period. However, if the second specific effect is not executed, the tenth region is not stored. That is, when the second number gauge is stored up to the tenth region, the second specific effect is executed, and it is notified that a big hit will occur.

As the display mode of the second operation promotion image, a single display mode is provided, but as with the first operation promotion image, a plurality of display modes having different display ranges are provided. May be good. Further, the second operation promotion image may be displayed in any of a plurality of display modes based on the range indicated by the second validity period gauge.

As the effect pattern of the second operation effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as "second operation effect pattern"), the second operation effect is performed by changing the second effective period gauge from the start mode to the first end mode. The end of the second operation effect is terminated by changing from the start mode to the second end mode after passing through the patterns B2 and B4 for notifying the end and the common mode (state filled in red) common to the first end mode. The patterns B1 and B3 to be notified (that is, the second operation effect pattern that makes it appear as if the second effective period is extended by displaying the common mode common to the first end mode and then changing again). It is provided. The second valid period in patterns B1 and B3 is 5 seconds, and the second valid period in patterns B2 and B4 is 3 seconds (see FIG. 33B). When changing from the start mode to the first end mode or the common mode, the white filled area is reduced from the right side and the red filled area is exposed, and the common mode is changed to the second end mode. When it changes, the red filled area decreases from the right side and the black filled area is exposed.

Hereinafter, the first operation effect and the second operation effect may be collectively referred to as "operation effect".

After step S800B, any of steps S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by another effect control process process. good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

Big hit display process (step S804): In the case of a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. For example, when a fanfare specification command for specifying the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805).

Round processing (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when the display command indicating that the big winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

Round post-processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when the display command after opening the big winning opening indicating that the big winning opening is open (closed) is received, the interval display is performed.

Jackpot end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. For example, when the ending specification command for specifying the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the first operation acceptance process. In the first operation reception process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first valid period flag indicating that the first valid period is in progress is set (step S2601), and if it is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first valid period flag is set. The first operation reception process is terminated as it is. When it is set, that is, when it is in the first validity period, the value of the first validity period timer is subtracted by 1 (step S2602).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop schedule flag indicating that the change of the first validity period gauge is scheduled to be stopped is set (step S2603), and if it is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop schedule flag is set. The process proceeds to step S2610. If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped flag indicating that the change of the first validity period gauge is stopped is set (step S2604), and if it is not set. In (step S2605), it is determined whether or not the first validity period timer has a value corresponding to 3 seconds (that is, whether or not the remaining time of the first validity period is 3 seconds). If it is not the corresponding value, the process proceeds to step S2610.

In step S2605, when the first valid period timer has a value corresponding to 3 seconds, that is, when the remaining time of the first valid period is 3 seconds, the effect control CPU 101 has a push button 120 in the first operation effect. It is determined whether or not the number of times P for detecting the operation to is "1" or more (that is, whether or not the operation to the push button 120 is performed once or more during the first valid period) (step S2606). .. When the number of times P is "1" or more, that is, when the operation to the push button 120 is performed once or more during the first valid period, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stopped flag (step S2607). ), The stop notification display for notifying that the change of the first validity period gauge has stopped is started (step S2608), and the process proceeds to step S2611.

In step S2606, when the number of times P is not "1" or more, that is, when the push button 120 is not operated even once during the first valid period, the effect control CPU 101 is set to the first valid period timer. The value corresponding to 1 second is set (step S2609A), the stop schedule flag is reset (step S2609B), and the process proceeds to step S2610.

In step S2610, the effect control CPU 101 reduces (changes) the filled area of the first validity period gauge (step S2610), and displays the first operation promotion image according to the display mode of the first validity period gauge. (Step S2611). Specifically, in step S2611, when the first validity period gauge points within the first range, the operation promotion image is displayed in the first display mode, and the first validity period gauge indicates within the second range. When pointing, the operation promotion image is displayed in the second display mode.

Further, in step S2604, when the stopped flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first valid period timer has a value corresponding to 1 second (step S2612), and in 1 second. If it is not the corresponding value, the process proceeds to step S2611. If the value corresponds to 1 second, the stopped flag and the stop schedule flag are reset (steps S2613 and S2614), the stop notification display is terminated (step S2615), and the process proceeds to step S2610.

In this way, the first validity period gauge is changed by performing step S2610, but in the pattern of temporarily stopping the change, when the remaining time of the first validity period is 3 seconds, the push button 120 is reached. If one or more operations of the above are detected, the first effective period gauge is not changed by not executing step S2610 (see Y to S2608 of step S2606). In that case, by performing steps S2612 to S2615, the change of the first valid period gauge is restarted when the remaining time of the first valid period becomes 1 second.

Further, even if the first operation effect pattern is patterns A1 and A3, the push button 120 has not been operated even once before the remaining time of the first valid period is 3 seconds (N in step S2606). By performing steps S2609A and S2609B (reducing the remaining time of the first valid period from 3 seconds to 1 second and resetting the stop schedule flag), the change of the first valid period gauge is not stopped. , The same behavior as in the case of patterns A2 and A4 is exhibited.

After step S2611, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first valid period timer is "0", that is, whether or not the first valid period has expired (step S2616), and "0". That is, when the first validity period has expired, the process proceeds to step S2623. When the value of the first validity period timer is not "0", the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation to the push button 120 is detected (step S2617), and if not, the first operation control CPU 101 is used as it is. End the operation reception process.

When the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 adds "1" to the number of times P (step S2618), and displays the first number of times gauge according to the number of times P (step S2619). Specifically, the first number gauge is stored and displayed up to the area corresponding to the number P. At this time, when the number of times P is "10", the first number of times gauge is stored and displayed up to the maximum water level (10th region) if any of the patterns A1 and A2, while any of the patterns A3 and A4. If so, the first count gauge is not stored and displayed (that is, it is not changed from the ninth region) up to the maximum water level (10th region).

In the present embodiment, when the first operation effect pattern is the patterns A3 and A4, the first count gauge can be stored up to the ninth region immediately before the maximum water level (tenth region). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the water level at the stage where the first count gauge can be stored (for example, any of the first region to the ninth region) may be determined by lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the first number gauge always changes when the operation to the push button 120 is detected, except when the number P is "10" in any of the patterns A3 and A4. It was decided to be (stored), but it is not limited to this. For example, it is determined by lottery whether or not the display of the first count gauge changes each time an operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the display of the first count gauge can be changed based on the lottery result. good.

Then, when the number of times P is "10" (Y in step S2620), it is determined whether or not the effect pattern in the first operation effect being executed is any of the patterns A1 and A2 (step S2621). .. If the effect pattern in the first operation effect being executed is not one of the patterns A1 and A2, the process proceeds to step S2623.

In step S2621, when the effect pattern in the first operation effect being executed is any of the patterns A1 and A2, the effect control CPU 101 executes the first specific effect (step S2622). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation to the push button 120 is detected 10 times during the first valid period, the first specific effect can be executed.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first valid period flag (step S2623), ends the first operation effect display (step S2624), and resets the predetermined flag (step S2625). Specifically, the stop schedule flag and the stop stop flag, which are flags related to the first operation effect, are reset. The case where the stop schedule flag is set in step S2625 is the case where a predetermined condition (the push button 120 is operated 10 times) is satisfied before the stop of the change of the first validity period gauge is completed. .. Further, when the stopped flag is set in step S2625, a predetermined condition (the push button 120 is operated 10 times) is set after the stop of the change of the first validity period gauge is started and before the end. Is true.

In this way, when the first valid period ends or the operation to the push button 120 is detected 10 times, the first operation effect is terminated.

28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the second operation acceptance process. In the second operation reception process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second valid period flag indicating that the second valid period is in progress is set (step S2801), and if it is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second valid period flag is set. The second operation reception process is terminated as it is. If it is set, that is, during the second validity period, the value of the second validity period timer is subtracted by 1 (step S2802).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 plans to change the second validity period gauge to the second termination mode, and has already displayed the common mode (that is, after making it appear as if the second validity period has been extended. It is determined whether or not the extended flag indicating (that) is set (step S2803), and if it is not set, the effect control CPU 101 reduces and displays the white filled area of the second validity period gauge. (Step S2804). Then, the effect control CPU 101 plans to change the second valid period gauge to the second end mode, and has not yet displayed the common mode (that is, before making it appear as if the second valid period has been extended. It is determined whether or not the extension schedule flag indicating (that is) is set (step S2805), and if the extension schedule flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2809. When the extension schedule flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second validity period timer has a value corresponding to 3 seconds (step S2806), and when the value does not correspond to 3 seconds. Goes to step S2809. If the value corresponds to 3 seconds, the extended flag is reset (step S2807), and the process proceeds to step S2809.

Further, when the extended flag is set in step S2803, the effect control CPU 101 reduces and displays the red filled area of the second valid period gauge (step S2808), and proceeds to step S2809.

In this way, by performing steps S2805 to S2808, when the extension schedule flag is set, the white filled area in the second validity period gauge is covered until the remaining time of the second validity period reaches 3 seconds. In addition to the reduced display, the red filled area in the second valid period gauge is reduced and displayed when the remaining time of the second valid period reaches 3 seconds.

In step S2809, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second valid period timer is "0", that is, whether or not the second valid period has expired (step S2809), and "0". That is, when the second validity period has expired, the process proceeds to step S2816. When the value of the second validity period timer is not "0", the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation to the push button 120 is detected (step S2810), and if not, the second valid period timer 101 is used as it is. End the operation reception process.

When the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 adds "1" to the number of times Q (step S2811), and displays the second number of times gauge according to the number of times Q (step S2812). Specifically, the second number gauge is stored and displayed up to the area corresponding to the number Q. At this time, when the number of times Q is "10", the second number of times gauge is stored and displayed up to the maximum water level (10th region) if any of the patterns B1 and B2, while any of the patterns B3 and B4. If so, the second count gauge is not stored and displayed (that is, it is not changed from the ninth region) up to the maximum water level (10th region).

In the present embodiment, when the second operation effect pattern is the patterns B3 and B4, the second count gauge can be stored up to the ninth region immediately before the maximum water level (tenth region). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the water level at the stage where the second gauge can be stored (for example, any of the first region to the ninth region) may be determined by lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the second number gauge always changes when the operation to the push button 120 is detected, except when the number Q is "10" in any of the patterns B3 and B4. It was decided to be (stored), but it is not limited to this. For example, it is determined by lottery whether or not the display of the second count gauge changes each time an operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the display of the second count gauge can be changed based on the lottery result. good.

Then, when the number of times Q is "10" (Y in step S2813), it is determined whether or not the effect pattern in the second operation effect being executed is any of the patterns B1 and B2 (step S2814). .. If the effect pattern in the second operation effect being executed is not one of the patterns B1 and B2, the process proceeds to step S2816.

In step S2814, when the effect pattern in the second operation effect being executed is any of the patterns B1 and B2, the effect control CPU 101 executes the second specific effect (step S2815). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation to the push button 120 is detected 10 times during the second valid period, the second specific effect can be executed.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second valid period flag (step S2816), ends the second operation effect display (step S2817), and resets the predetermined flag (step S2818). Specifically, the extended schedule flag and the extended flag, which are flags related to the second operation effect, are reset. The case where the extension schedule flag is set in step S2818 is the case where the second operation effect is executed in any of the effect patterns B1 and B3. Further, the case where the extended flag is set in step S2818 is a case where the second operation effect is executed by any of the effect patterns B1 and B3 and the common mode is already displayed.

In this way, when the second valid period ends or the operation to the push button 120 is detected 10 times, the second operation effect is terminated.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by executing the process of step S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern for designating the pseudo-ream is also used, if the pseudo-ream is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 performs the chance eye symbol as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8002. For example, a combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but is offset by one symbol, such as "223" or "445") is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 32, when the received display result designation command indicates "15R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is As the stop symbol, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols is determined. If the received display result specification command indicates "4R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of production symbols that have the same even-numbered symbols.

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

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect setting process for setting the advance notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, whether or not the fluctuation to be started is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which big hit type is used, or the fluctuation pattern read out is used as a basis for a predetermined advance notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit). It is determined whether or not the step-up notice that develops to the stage corresponding to the above, the button effect that the effect screen is switched by accepting the operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is executed.

Then, when the effect control CPU 101 is a variable pattern for executing the super reach A (Y in step S3910), the effect control CPU 101 executes a first operation effect pattern lottery process for determining the first operation effect pattern (step). S3911), the lottery result is stored (step S3912). Specifically, in step S3911, the first operation effect pattern lottery process is executed using the first operation effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (A).

FIG. 33A is an explanatory diagram showing a first operation effect pattern lottery table. In the first operation effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (A), determination values for each variable display result (big hit, miss) are assigned to the first operation effect pattern, but FIG. 33 (A) shows. In the example shown in, for the sake of brevity, the percentage of the assigned determination values is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first operation effect pattern lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

The pattern A1 is a first operation effect pattern that executes the first specific effect when a predetermined condition (detection of 10 operations on the push button 120) is satisfied during the first valid period of 5 seconds. The pattern A2 is a first operation effect pattern that executes the first specific effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the first valid period of 3 seconds. The pattern A3 is a first operation effect pattern in which the first specific effect is not executed even when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the first valid period of 5 seconds. The pattern A4 is a first operation effect pattern in which the first specific effect is not executed even when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the first valid period of 3 seconds. As described above, the patterns A1 and A3 are the first operation effect patterns in which the change of the first valid period gauge is scheduled to stop temporarily, and the patterns A2 and A4 are the first patterns in which the change of the first valid period gauge does not stop. It is an operation effect pattern.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern A1 is at a rate of 40%, the pattern A2 is at a rate of 30%, the pattern A3 is at a rate of 20%, and the pattern A4 is at a rate of 10%. 1 It is selected as an operation effect pattern.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the pattern A3 is selected as the first operation effect pattern at a rate of 30%, and the pattern A4 is selected at a rate of 70%.

As described above, since the patterns A1 and A2 capable of executing the first specific effect are configured to be selectable only when the jackpot is a big hit, the first specific effect can be executed only when the jackpot is a big hit. It has become. Further, since the patterns A1 and A3 having the first valid period of 5 seconds are configured to be more easily selected when the jackpot is a big hit than the patterns A2 and A4 having the first valid period of 3 seconds. The patterns A1 and A3 having a first valid period of 5 seconds have higher reliability for big hits than the patterns A2 and A4 having a first valid period of 3 seconds. As described above, the patterns A1 and A3 are effect patterns in which the change of the first effective period gauge is scheduled to be temporarily stopped. Therefore, the case where the change of the first valid period gauge is temporarily stopped has a higher reliability for the jackpot than the case where the change of the first valid period gauge is not stopped.

After step S3912, or when it is N in step S3910, the effect control CPU 101 determines the second operation effect pattern when it is a variation pattern for executing the super reach B (Y in step S3913). The second operation effect pattern lottery process is executed (step S3914), and the lottery result is stored (step S3915). Specifically, in step S3914, the second operation effect pattern lottery process is executed using the second operation effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (B).

FIG. 33B is an explanatory diagram showing a second operation effect pattern lottery table. In the second operation effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (B), determination values for each variable display result (big hit, miss) are assigned to the second operation effect pattern, but FIG. 33 (B) shows. In the example shown in, for the sake of brevity, the percentage of the assigned determination values is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second operation effect pattern lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

The pattern B1 is a second operation effect pattern that executes the second specific effect when a predetermined condition (detection of 10 operations on the push button 120) is satisfied during the second valid period of 6 seconds. The pattern B2 is a second operation effect pattern that executes the second specific effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the second valid period of 3 seconds. The pattern B3 is a second operation effect pattern in which the second specific effect is not executed even when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the second valid period of 6 seconds. The pattern B4 is a second operation effect pattern in which the second specific effect is not executed even when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the second valid period of 3 seconds. As described above, the patterns B1 and B3 are second operation effect patterns in which the second validity period gauge changes from the start mode to the second end mode after passing through the common mode common to the first end mode. B2 and B4 are second operation effect patterns in which the second validity period gauge changes from the start mode to the first end mode.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern B1 is at a rate of 70%, the pattern B2 is at a rate of 15%, the pattern B3 is at a rate of 10%, and the pattern B4 is at a rate of 5%. 2 It is selected as an operation effect pattern.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the pattern B3 is selected as the second operation effect pattern at a rate of 30%, and the pattern B4 is selected at a rate of 70%.

As described above, since the patterns B1 and B2 capable of executing the second specific effect are configured to be selectable only when the jackpot is a big hit, the second specific effect can be executed only when the jackpot is a big hit. It has become. Further, since the patterns B1 and B3 having a second valid period of 6 seconds are configured to be more easily selected when the jackpot is a big hit than the patterns B2 and B4 having a second valid period of 3 seconds. The patterns B1 and B3 having a second valid period of 6 seconds have higher reliability for big hits than the patterns B2 and B4 having a second valid period of 3 seconds. As described above, the patterns B1 and B3 are effect patterns that are scheduled to change to the second end mode after the second validity period gauge is changed to the common mode. Therefore, the case where the second validity period gauge changes even after the change to the common mode common to the first termination mode is more than the case where the second validity period ends with the change to the first termination mode. It has a high reliability for big hits.

Further, when the second operation effect pattern lottery process is executed using the second operation effect pattern lottery table, the second operation effect pattern having a second validity period of 6 seconds is selected is the second. The ratio of executing the specific effect is higher than that when the second operation effect pattern having an effective period of 3 seconds is selected. Therefore, the case where the second validity period gauge changes even after the change to the common mode common to the first termination mode is more than the case where the second validity period ends with the change to the first termination mode. It has a highly reliable configuration to execute a specific effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the advance notice effect when executing the advance notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data showing each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol). An effect mode other than the effect symbol on the screen is included.). Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer setting value is set to the effect time in the effect mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect symbol in the manner set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and the background displayed on the display screen. Is controlled to be displayed. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

The process table shown in FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern and the content of the advance notice effect. If it is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, the data corresponding to the advance notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect. Select a process table for which data corresponding to the preview effect is not set.

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

After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the first operation effect execution timing to start the execution of the first operation effect (step S3301), and if it is not the first operation effect execution timing. Goes to step S3308. In step S3301, specifically, in the case of the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach A, it is determined whether or not the first operation effect execution timing is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern. When it is the first operation effect execution timing, the first valid period flag is set (step S3302), the number of times P is set to "0" (step S3303), and the first operation effect pattern stored in step S3912 is struck. The value (value corresponding to 5 seconds for patterns A1 and A3, value corresponding to 3 seconds for patterns A2 and A4) is set in the first validity period timer (step S3304).

Then, if the first operation effect pattern stored in step S3912 is any of the patterns A1 and A3, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop schedule flag (Y, S3306 in step S3305), and displays the first operation effect. Is started (step S3307). The first operation effect display is specifically to display the first validity period gauge, the first number of times gauge, and the first operation promotion image.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the second operation effect execution timing (step S3308), and if it is not the second operation effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S8101. In step S3308, specifically, in the case of the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach B, it is determined whether or not the second operation effect execution timing is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern. When it is the second operation effect execution timing, the second valid period flag is set (step S3309), the number of times Q is set to "0" (step S3310), and the second operation effect pattern stored in step S3915 is struck. The value (value corresponding to 6 seconds for patterns B1 and B3, value corresponding to 3 seconds for patterns B2 and B4) is set in the second validity period timer (step S3311).

Then, if the second operation effect pattern stored in step S3915 is any of the patterns B1 and B3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the extension schedule flag (Y, S3313 in step S3312), and displays the second operation effect. Is started (step S3314). The second operation effect display is specifically to display the second validity period gauge, the second number of times gauge, and the second operation promotion image.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the fanfare effect has not yet been executed even though the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862. The process proceeds to step S867 without repeating the above steps.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the stored stop symbol (missing symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may be controlled to stop and display the effect symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is oscillatedly displayed in the period immediately before the execution of step S862.

When the jackpot symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag or jackpot start 2). It is confirmed whether or not the designated command reception flag) is set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, the variation pattern command immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag). You may want to reset the receive flag).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

Next, a display example in the operation effect of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the first operation effect. FIG. 37 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing in each first operation effect pattern. The display example shown in FIG. 37 shows a case where the number of times the operation to the push button 120 is detected during the first valid period is less than 10. For example, when the first operation effect pattern is the patterns A1 and A3, the first number-of-times gauge 371, the first valid period gauge 372, and the operation promotion image 373 are displayed when the first valid period is started. At this time, since the range indicated by the first validity period gauge 371 is the first range, the operation promotion image 373 is displayed in the first display mode.

Next, with the passage of time, the filled area of the first valid period gauge 372 is reduced and displayed, and the operation promotion image 373 is displayed in a display mode based on the range indicated by the first valid period gauge 372. Specifically, if the first validity period gauge 372 points within the first range, the operation promotion image 373 is displayed in the first display mode, and if the first validity period gauge 372 points within the second range, the operation promotion image 373 is displayed in the second display mode. (The first display mode is changed to the second display mode when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first valid period). Further, each time the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the first number gauge 371 changes to the display according to the number P.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation promotion image 373 changes according to the range indicated by the first validity period gauge 371 when changing to the first display mode or the second display mode, but the operation to the push button 120 is detected. The display mode of the operation promotion image 373 may be changed according to the number of times and the detection time. For example, the operation promotion image 373 is changed on the condition that the number of times the push button 120 is pressed and the pressing time reaches a specific number of times or time (for example, 10 times or 5 seconds), and if it is 10 times. When the player's movement is continuously performed, such as controlling the medium size, changing to a large size if 20 times, and changing to an extra large size if 30 times, the number of times and the period of continuation The display mode of the operation promotion image 373 may be changed accordingly.

In this way, by changing the display mode of the operation promotion image 373 to the display mode according to the period in which the operation is detected, it is possible to display the operation promotion image that is not monotonous, so that it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in this case, the ratio of the big hit may be different depending on the changed display mode of the operation promotion image 373, or the effect to be performed after the change of the display mode may be selected and executed at different ratios.

Then, when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first valid period (when the remaining time of the first valid period is 3 seconds (Y in step S2605)), the operation to the push button 120 is accepted. For example (Y in step S2606), it is a period for stopping the change of the first effective period gauge (hereinafter, may be referred to as “the first effective period gauge change stop period”). The first validity period gauge change suspension period starts at a time 2 seconds after the start of the first validity period, and ends at a time 4 seconds after the start of the first validity period. When an operation on the push button 120 is detected during the first effective period gauge change stop period, the first number gauge 371 changes to a display according to the number of operations (number of times P) as in the other periods. do. Further, during the first effective period gauge change stop period, a stop notification display 374 such as "continuous hit plus!" Is performed.

Then, after the end of the first effective period gauge change stop period, the filled area of the first effective period gauge 372 is reduced and displayed with the passage of time until the end of the first effective period. Further, each time the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the first number gauge 371 changes to the display according to the number P.

Further, for example, when the first operation effect pattern is patterns A2 and A4, it is the same as the case where the first operation effect pattern is patterns A1 and A3 until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first effective period. Shows behavior. Then, even after 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first valid period, the filled area of the first valid period gauge 372 is reduced and displayed with the passage of time until the end of the first valid period. Further, each time the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the first number gauge 371 changes to the display according to the number P.

In this way, when the first operation effect of the patterns A1 and A3 is performed, the change of the first effective period gauge 372 is stopped 2 seconds after the start of the first effective period. As a result, it is possible to make it appear as if the first validity period has been extended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, when the change of the first valid period gauge 372 is stopped, the stop notification display 374 is performed, so that the player is informed that the stop of the change of the first valid period gauge 372 is due to the occurrence of a defect. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding.

Further, when the first operation effect of the patterns A1 and A3 is performed, the change of the first effective period gauge 372 stops 2 seconds after the start of the first effective period, while the first of the patterns A2 and A4. When the operation effect is performed, the change of the first valid period gauge 372 does not stop. As a result, even when the first operation effect of the patterns A2 and A4 is performed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that the change of the first valid period gauge 372 is stopped, and the interest is improved. be able to.

Further, the display mode of the operation promotion image 373 is changed based on the display of the first validity period gauge 372, so that the interest can be improved.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the second operation effect. FIG. 38 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 when the second operation effect is executed. The display example shown in FIG. 38 shows a case where the number of times the operation to the push button 120 is detected during the second valid period is less than 10. For example, when the second validity period is started, regardless of the pattern of the second operation effect pattern, the second number gauge 381, the second validity period gauge 382, and the second validity period gauge 382, as shown in FIG. 38 (A). The operation promotion image 383 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), regardless of which pattern is the second operation effect pattern, the white filled area in the second valid period gauge 382 is reduced and displayed with the passage of time, and the red filled area is displayed. The area is exposed. Further, each time the operation to the push button 120 is detected, the second number gauge 381 changes to the display according to the number Q.

If the second operation effect pattern is any of patterns B2 and B4, as shown in FIG. 38C, the second valid period is when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the second valid period. The gauge 382 becomes the first termination mode, and the second validity period ends.

If the second operation effect pattern is any of patterns B1 and B3, 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the second valid period, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), after FIG. 38 (B). At that point, the second validity period gauge 382 becomes a common mode common to the first end mode. After a further lapse of time, as shown in FIG. 38 (E), the red filled area in the second validity period gauge 382 is reduced and displayed, and the black filled area is exposed. Then, 6 seconds after the start of the second valid period, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), the second valid period gauge 382 becomes the second end mode, and the second valid period ends.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 (E) and 38 (F), after the entire range of the second validity period gauge 382 becomes a red filled area, it further changes to a black filled area. The case is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a plurality of types of change modes (for example, different fill colors and patterns) are provided after the entire range of the second validity period gauge 382 becomes a red fill area, and the red fill mode is provided according to any change mode. The degree of expectation (big hit expectation, reach expectation, probability change expectation) may be configured to be different depending on whether the area is further changed.

Further, in this embodiment, after the entire range of the second valid period gauge 382 becomes a red filled area, the second valid period gauge 382 changes once (in this example, a black filled area). Although the case of changing) is shown, the second validity period gauge 382 may be changed a plurality of times without being limited to such a mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), after the second validity period gauge 382 changes to a black filled area, the second validity period gauge 382 may be further changed to a filled area of another color. good.

As described above, as the second operation effect pattern, the patterns B2 and B4 in which the second valid period gauge 382 is changed from the start mode to the first end mode and the second valid period ends, and the second valid period gauge 382 start. It was decided that the patterns B1 and B3, which are changed from the aspect to the second end aspect after passing through the common aspect and the second effective period ends, are provided. As a result, the player's expectation can be maintained.

Further, by detecting the operation of the push button 120 and changing the display mode of the second number gauge 381, it is possible to improve the interest.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (in this example, a pressing operation on the push button 120). Push sensor 124 capable of detecting an operation on another operating member (in this example, a trigger sensor 125 capable of detecting a pressing operation on the trigger button 121 and a tilting operation on the stick controller 122 can be detected. It may be a tilting direction sensor unit 123), or it may be a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor), and an effective period of operation (first effective in this example). A suggestion display (in this example, the display of the first validity period gauge) suggesting the period) is performed, and the display mode of the suggestion display is changed toward a predetermined mode (in this example, the end mode) (in this example, the display mode). The effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S2610 and S3307), and before the display mode of the suggestion display changes to the predetermined mode, a predetermined condition based on the detection of the motion (in this example, 10 times for the push button 120). Detecting an operation. If the state changes based on the detection of the operation, the meter, the numerical value, the display effect (the effect of defeating the enemy character), and the lighting of the lamp may be in the predetermined state. ) Is established, the specific effect (in this example, the first specific effect) can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S2622). Further, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is possible to stop the change of the suggestion display display mode before the suggestion display display mode changes to the predetermined mode (in this example, the effect control microcomputer). In 100, it is possible to avoid the execution of step S2610 and stop the change of the first validity period gauge by performing Y to S2608 of step S2606 or steps S2612 to S2615). As a result, by stopping the change of the suggestion display, the actual validity period may be longer than the appearance of the suggestion display, and it can be made to appear as if the validity period has been extended, which can improve the interest. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, continuous operation is detected by the detection means (in this example, 10 operations (continuous hits) on the push button 120 are detected. Continuous operation for a certain period of time or longer (so-called). (Long press) may be detected), and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific effect is executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has the number of times P in step S2620). Step S2622 can be executed only when it is "10"). As a result, it is possible to make it appear that the effective period of continuous operation is extended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display (in this example, the display of the first number gauge) is performed, and the display mode of the effect display is changed stepwise based on the fact that the operation is detected by the detection means (in this example, the display mode of the effect display is changed stepwise. In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S2619), and the display mode of the effect display is a specific stage (in this example, the first operation to the push button 120 is detected during the first valid period. When it is changed to the stage where it is stored up to the first region where it is stored in the case. It may be the stage where it is stored up to a predetermined region after the second region.), The change in the display mode of the suggestion display is stopped. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can avoid step S2610 only when it is Y in step S2606). This makes it possible to appropriately stop the change in the suggestion display. In addition, when the player actively performs the operation, the change in the display mode of the suggestion display is stopped, so that the positive operation can be promoted.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, "continuous hit plus" display) for notifying that the change in the display mode of the suggestion display has been stopped (in this example, for effect control). The microcomputer 100 executes step S2608). This makes it possible to prevent the stoppage of the change in the suggestion display from being misunderstood as a malfunction.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first suggestion display (in this example, patterns A2 and A4) in which the actual effective period and the suggested effective period match does not match the actual effective period and the suggested effective period. It is possible to perform the second suggestion display (patterns A1 and A3 in this example) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the first operation effect pattern by performing step S3911. By performing step S3304, the first valid period according to the first operation effect pattern is set). As a result, even in the first suggestion display, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation for stopping the change in the display mode of the suggestion display.

Further, in the present embodiment, a promotion display for encouraging the movement of the player is performed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S2611 and S3307), and the movement of the player is performed during the execution of the promotion display. When is continuously detected, the display mode of the promotion display (in this example, the first display mode and the second display mode. Can be changed to three or more types of display modes according to the period in which the operation is continuously detected. (In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the first operation promotion display according to the remaining time of the first validity period indicated by the first validity period gauge in step S2611. By executing this, the display mode of the first operation promotion display is changed according to the elapsed first validity period). As a result, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and improve the interest by performing a production that is not monotonous.

In addition, the display mode of the promotion display is the movement of the player (for example, the number of times the operation to the push button 120 is detected), the reliability (for example, the reliability for executing the specific effect, and the big hit). It may be possible to change according to the reliability).

Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the detection means (in this example, the push button 120, which is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and can detect the movement of the player). Push sensor 124 capable of detecting a pressing operation. In this example, a push sensor 124 capable of detecting an operation on another operating member (in this example, a tilting operation on a trigger sensor 125 and a stick controller 122 capable of detecting a pressing operation on the trigger button 121). It may be a detectable tilt direction sensor unit 123), or it may be a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor), and it has a valid period of operation (in this example, a first). A suggestion display (in this example, the display of the second validity period gauge) suggesting (2 validity period) is performed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S2804, S2808, and S3314). Further, the display common to the first mode (patterns B2 and B4 in this example) suggesting the end of the valid period by changing the suggestion display to a predetermined state (in this example, the first end mode) and the predetermined state. A second aspect (in this example, a pattern) that suggests the end of the effective period by once changing to a mode (common mode in this example) and then further changing to a specific state (in this example, a second end mode). It is possible to display the suggestion in any of the modes B1 and B3) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the second operation effect pattern in step S3914, and then steps S2804. , S2808). As a result, after the suggestion display is changed to the display mode common to the predetermined state, the effective period is until the suggestion display is further changed to the specific state, so that the expectation can be maintained.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the effect of continuously detecting the operation by the detection means (in this example, the second operation effect), the suggestion display is performed in the second aspect (in this example, the effect control micro). The computer 100 can execute a second operation effect (which may be an effect of detecting continuous operation (so-called long press) for a certain period of time or longer) for detecting repeated hits on the push button 120 in patterns B1 and B3. There is). As a result, it is possible to make it appear that the effective period of continuous operation is extended, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, a change display in which the display mode changes according to the detection of the operation by the detection means (in this example, the display of the second number gauge. The numerical value changes or a predetermined display is displayed. It is decided to perform something that changes (for example, something that damages and defeats an enemy character) (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S2812). This can improve the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion display according to the second aspect is more reliable than the suggestion display according to the first aspect in that the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player (in this example, for effect control). The microcomputer 100 selects the second operation effect pattern using the second operation effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 33 (B), so that the second operation effect of the patterns B2 and B4 is executed rather than the pattern B1. , The reliability of the big hit and the reliability of the specific effect being executed is higher when the second operation effect of B3 is executed). This can give the player a sense of expectation.

In the present embodiment, gauges (first valid period gauge, second valid period gauge) are displayed as "suggestion display", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a numerical display (for example, the remaining time is displayed as "remaining 3 seconds", "remaining 1 second", etc.) or a change in a predetermined image (for example, a character or an item) is regarded as a "suggestion display". May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect is executed as the "specific effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect in which an ally character wins over an enemy character, an effect in which a predetermined sound is output from a speaker 27, an effect in which a predetermined light emitting member (frame LED 28 or a board LED provided in a game board 6) is made to emit light, and so on. The first-count gauge may perform an effect of making a specific change (for example, the size changes or emits light) as a "specific effect", or the first-time gauge may perform up to the maximum water level. The storage itself may be executed as a "specific effect" (that is, an effect different from the change of the first count gauge is not executed as a specific effect).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the "specific effect" can be executed only when the hit is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the "specific effect" can be executed even when the hit is off. It may be that.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied during the valid period (when 10 operations for the push button 120 are not detected during the first valid period or the second valid period), the specific effect is specified. However, even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied during the valid period, the specific effect may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the change of the first validity period gauge can be stopped only once in the first operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change can be stopped a plurality of times. It may be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the length of the stop period of the first valid period gauge in the first operation effect is uniform, but the length is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of times are provided as the length of the stop period, and any time may be selected. In that case, the reliability (for example, the reliability for executing the first specific effect, the reliability for becoming a big hit) differs depending on which time is selected as the length of the stop period. May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the patterns B1 and B3 in the second operation effect, the period until the second effective period gauge changes from the start mode to the common mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as "first half period"). The period until the change from the common mode to the second end mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as “second half period”) is set to be 3 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first half period and the second half period may be different. In that case, the rate of decrease of the filled area of the second valid period gauge in the first half period and the rate of decrease of the filled area of the second effective period gauge in the latter half period are different, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the length of the latter half period is uniform, but the length is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of times are provided as the length of the latter half period, and any time may be selected. In that case, the reliability (for example, the reliability for executing the second specific effect, the reliability for becoming a big hit) differs depending on which time is selected as the length of the latter half period. May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first operation effect and the second operation effect are executed in the variation accompanied by the super reach A and the super reach B, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to execute at least one of the first operation effect and the second operation effect regardless of the variation pattern.

Further, the reliability (for example, the reliability for executing the specific effect (first specific effect, the second specific effect), the reliability for becoming a big hit) differs between the first operation effect and the second operation effect. It may be that.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are different from each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect have the same mode. (For example, an effect of performing a predetermined display, an effect of operating a predetermined movable member (so-called accessory), an effect of emitting a predetermined light emitting member, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound). good.

In addition, a high-reliability effect (for example, a victory effect in which a ally character wins over an enemy character) is specified (first) to notify that there is a high possibility of a big hit (including a certain big hit). When the operation effect is terminated without satisfying the execution conditions of the specific effect (10 operations are detected but the specific effect is not executed, or the operation effect pattern is 10 times). When the valid period ends without detecting the operation of (Even though the first valid period was the first operation effect pattern of 5 seconds, even one operation can be detected by the time 2 seconds have passed from the start. (Including the case where steps S2609A and S2609B are executed)), a low-reliability effect (for example, an ally character is an enemy) that notifies that the possibility of a big hit is low by an effect content different from the high-reliability effect. In a game machine that executes a defeat effect (defeat effect that is defeated by a character), if a low reliability effect is executed without satisfying the execution conditions of a specific effect despite the jackpot fluctuation, relief is performed after the execution of the low reliability effect. Execute the effect (for example, the effect that the ally character stands up and defeats the enemy character) (for example, if the victory effect, the defeat effect, and the relief effect are process data effects, the first operation effect ends or the second operation effect ends. Occasionally, by replacing the process table that performs the defeat effect and the process table that performs the relief effect from the process table that performs the victory effect), it may be notified that a big hit will be achieved.

Further, when a standby effect (for example, an effect of notifying a variable display result) that is executed while waiting for the elapse of the first valid period is provided, the effect is based on the length of the first valid period. The timing at which the production is executed will be different. For example, when the first operation effect in the patterns A1 and A3 is performed, the first valid period ends 3 seconds after the start of execution of the first operation effect, while the first operation effect in the patterns A2 and A4 is performed. In this case, since the first valid period ends 5 seconds after the start of execution of the first operation effect, an error of 2 seconds occurs depending on the first operation effect pattern. Therefore, when the first operation effect (the first operation effect in the patterns A2 and A4) having the first effective period of 3 seconds is performed, the first operation effect (pattern A1) having the first effective period of 5 seconds is performed. The period from the end of the standby effect to the stop display of the effect symbol (specifically, the period during which the stop-displayed effect symbol is oscillated) than when the first operation effect in A3) is performed. The length of the fluctuation time may be adjusted by providing the above for a long time of 2 seconds. When the length of the first valid period (whether or not to stop the change of the first valid period gauge) is associated with the fluctuation pattern, the first operation effect in which the first valid period is 3 seconds. The variation pattern that executes (the first operation effect that does not stop the change of the first valid period gauge) is the first operation effect that the first effective period is 5 seconds (the first operation effect that stops the change of the first effective period gauge). If the fluctuation time is set to be shorter by 2 seconds than the fluctuation pattern for executing 1 operation effect), it is not necessary to perform the above-mentioned adjustment.

Similarly, in the second operation effect, when the second operation effect (the second operation effect in the patterns B2 and B4) having the second effective period of 3 seconds is performed, the second effective period is 6 seconds. The period from the end of the standby effect to the stop display of the effect symbol (specifically, the effect that is stopped and displayed) than when the two operation effects (second operation effect in patterns B1 and B3) are performed. The length of the fluctuation time may be adjusted by providing a long period (the period for displaying the symbol in motion) for 3 seconds. When the length of the second valid period (whether or not the second valid period appears to be extended) is associated with the fluctuation pattern, the second operation effect in which the second valid period is 3 seconds. The variation pattern that executes (the second operation effect that does not appear to have the second effective period extended) makes the second operation effect (the second effective period appear to be extended) in which the second effective period is 6 seconds. If the fluctuation time is set to be 3 seconds shorter than the fluctuation pattern for executing the second operation effect), it is not necessary to perform the above-mentioned adjustment.

Further, in the present embodiment, before the display mode of the suggestion display is changed to the predetermined mode, the effect of stopping the change of the display mode of the suggestion display (first operation effect) and the effect of changing the suggestion display to the predetermined state are performed. One of the first aspect suggesting the end of the valid period and the second aspect suggesting the end of the valid period by once changing to a display mode common to a predetermined state and then further changing to a specific state. Although it is decided that the effect of displaying the suggestion in the embodiment (second operation effect) is different from each other, the same effect may be used.

For example, a suggestion display suggesting the validity period of the operation is performed, the suggestion display is changed toward a predetermined state or a specific state, and a predetermined condition based on the detection of the motion is performed before the display mode of the suggestion display changes to the predetermined mode. When is satisfied, the specific effect can be executed, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the change of the suggestion display can be stopped before the suggestion display changes to the predetermined state or the specific state. The first aspect of suggesting the end of the valid period by changing the display to a predetermined state, and the end of the valid period are suggested by changing the display mode to a specific state after changing to a display mode common to the predetermined state. It is also possible to perform an effect capable of displaying a suggestion in any of the second aspects.

Specifically, a third validity period gauge suggesting a third validity period of the operation is displayed, and the third validity period gauge is changed from the start state (filled in white) to the first end mode (filled in red). After changing from the first pattern, which suggests the end of the third validity period, to the common mode common to the first end mode (the state painted in red). Further, a second pattern that suggests the end of the third valid period by changing to the second end state (the state painted in black) is provided as an effect pattern, and the first pattern and the second pattern are provided. At least one of them may be capable of temporarily stopping the change of the third validity period gauge. The timing for temporarily stopping the change of the third effective period gauge in the second pattern may be before the change to the common mode, after the change to the common mode, or both. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect is performed based on the detection of the operation on the push button 120, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a first promotion notification for urging a player's first action and a second promotion notification for urging a player's second action are performed, and a plurality of forms of pre-promotion notification are performed before the first promotion notification and the second promotion notification. One of the gaming machines that performs pre-promotion notification, the first operation and the second operation can be detected, and a predetermined effect can be executed based on the detection result. Depending on the type of the 1st promotion notification and the 2nd promotion notification, the ratio of the effect of the content advantageous to the player may be different as the predetermined effect. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In this modification, it is possible to detect a pressing operation on the push button 120 and a tilting operation on the stick controller 122.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a button or the like operation effect determination process in the modified example. The button or the like operation effect determination process is a process performed by the effect control CPU 101 in the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 31) when the variation pattern indicates super reach. In the operation promotion display determination process for buttons and the like shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 executes an operation promotion display determination process for determining the type of operation promotion display as the operation promotion notification (step S293A). In this operation promotion display determination process (step S293A), one operation promotion display is determined from among a plurality of types of operation promotion displays (for example, the operation promotion display of the push button 120 and the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122).

The operation promotion display determined in step S293A is executed in step S8105 of the effect symbol changing process (FIG. 35).

Specifically, in the operation promotion display determination process (step S293A) shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the numerical data indicating the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 (see FIG. 40), and the extracted numerical data. And the operation promotion display determination table shown in FIG. 41 (A) are used to determine the type of operation promotion display. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, the “push button operation promotion display” is determined with a probability of 70%, and the “stick controller operation promotion display” is 30. It is supposed to be decided with a probability of%. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, the "push button operation promotion display" is determined with a 40% probability, and the "stick controller operation promotion display" is determined with a 60% probability. It has become.

By setting the decision probability in this way, when the "stick controller operation promotion display" is executed in the super reach, it can be a big hit than the "push button operation promotion display" is executed. It is highly probable and you can enjoy the button effect by the stick controller 122 with a sense of expectation. In addition, there is a possibility that a big hit may occur even when the "push button operation promotion display" is executed in the super reach, and the button effect by the push button 120 can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation.

The "push button operation promotion display" and "stick controller operation promotion display" may be determined with a probability other than the probability shown in FIG. 41 (A).

The operation promotion display includes an operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the push button 120 and an operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the stick controller 122. The operation promotion display of the push button 120 is an embodiment in which the image of the push button 120 is displayed at the center position of the display screen. That is, any image may be used as long as it can prompt the player to operate the push button 120. The operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 is an embodiment in which the image of the stick controller 122 is displayed at the center position of the display screen. That is, any image may be used as long as it can prompt the player to operate the stick controller 122.

Further, the operation promotion display is provided with an operation valid period display (for example, a horizontally long bar-shaped indicator display) indicating the operation valid period of the operation unit (push button 120 or the stick controller 122 at the protruding position). The indicator display is filled in with the entire width, indicating that the operation valid period is left for the maximum period. The indicator display is a display indicating that the filled area is reduced in order from the right side as the operation valid period becomes shorter, and the operation valid period ends when the filled area disappears. From the indicator display, the player can grasp the operation valid period of the operation unit (push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the protruding position), and can operate the operation unit within the operation valid period. In this modification, an indicator display for quantitatively displaying the operation valid period is used, but a 7-segment display or the like for numerically displaying the operation valid period may be used, and various displays can be used. Further, the operation validity period display may be displayed only when the operation promotion display is displayed. In addition, instead of displaying the operation valid period, voice notification of the operation valid period may be performed at the same time. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation validity period display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 executes the operation promotion pre-display determination process for determining the mode of the operation promotion pre-display (operation promotion pre-notification) displayed before the operation promotion display (the operation promotion pre-display determination process). Step S293B). In this operation promotion pre-display determination process, one operation pre-promotion display is determined from a plurality of operation promotion pre-displays (for example, a common effect, a 2-button effect, a 4-button effect, and a 4V control effect). .. The 4V controller effect has four stick controller images.

The operation promotion pre-display determined in step S293B is executed in step S8105 of the effect symbol changing process (FIG. 35).

Specifically, in the operation promotion pre-display determination process (step S293B), the effect control CPU 101 extracts the numerical data indicating the operation promotion pre-display determination random number SR1 (see FIG. 40), and the extracted numerical data and the figure. The mode of the operation promotion pre-display is determined by using the operation promotion pre-display determination table shown in 41 (B) and (C).

For example, when the type of the operation promotion display is determined to be, for example, the push button 120 in the operation promotion display determination process (step S293A), the operation promotion pre-display determination table for the push button 120 shown in FIG. 41 (B). Is used to determine the mode of display before operation promotion. As shown in FIG. 41 (B), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, the "display before operation promotion of the common effect" is determined with a probability of 60%, and the "display before operation promotion of the 2-button effect" is determined. Is determined with a probability of 30%, and "display before operation promotion of 4-button effect" is determined with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, "display before operation promotion of common effect" is determined with a probability of 20%, and "display before operation promotion of 2-button effect" is determined with a probability of 30%. Then, "display before operation promotion of 4-button effect" is determined with a probability of 50%. In addition, "display before operation promotion of common effect", "display before operation promotion of 2-button effect", and "display before operation promotion of 4-button effect" may be determined with a probability other than the above.

Further, when the type of the operation promotion display is determined by, for example, the stick controller 122 in the operation promotion display determination process (step S293A), the operation promotion pre-display determination table for the stick controller 122 shown in FIG. 41 (C). Is used to determine the mode of display before operation promotion. As shown in FIG. 41 (C), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, "display before operation promotion of common effect" is determined with a probability of 70%, and "display before operation promotion of 4V control effect". Is determined with a 30% probability. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, "display before operation promotion of common effect" is determined with a probability of 40%, and "display before operation promotion of 4V control effect" is determined with a probability of 60%. It is supposed to be done. In addition, "display before operation promotion of common effect" and "display before operation promotion of 4V control effect" may be determined with a probability other than the above.

In this modification, the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 and the operation promotion pre-display determination random number SR1 shown in FIG. 40 are random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, respectively, and are numerical values in the range of 1 to 100. The data is extracted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 and the operation promotion pre-display determination random number SR1 may be appropriately determined. Further, the operation promotion display determination random number counter for generating the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 and the operation promotion pre-display determination random number counter for generating the operation promotion pre-display determination random number SR1 are mounted on the effect control board 80. The random number counter for determining the operation promotion display and the random number counter for determining the display before operation promotion are updated every time the timer is interrupted by the random number update process.

In addition, each start timing of the operation promotion display and the operation promotion display is described in the process table of the effect such as a button.

Here, the various pre-promotion displays described above will be described. First, the "pre-operation promotion display of the common effect" is a pre-operation display that is commonly used by both before the operation promotion display of the push button 120 and the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122, and is seen by the player. It is a display in which the type of button etc. cannot be specified only by the common effect. In this modification, the "display before operation promotion of the common effect" is a common image in which the type of button or the like (push button 120 or stick controller 122) cannot be specified from the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 9. (For example, images such as translucent, uncertain or unclear buttons, etc.) will appear, and both common images will move toward the center, and when both common images overlap at the center position of the display screen, they will emit light. It is a display mode. The display before the operation promotion of the common effect is not limited to this display mode, and various display modes can be used. For example, as a display before promoting the operation of the common effect, a display mode in which light gathers in all or a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 to emit strong light (for example, a display mode called a condensing effect) is provided. You may use it. Immediately after this light collection effect, the operation promotion display is displayed.

Next, in the "display before operation promotion of the two-button effect", push button images in a mode in which the push button 120 can be identified appear from both the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 9, respectively. The display mode is such that the push button image moves toward the center, and both push button images overlap at the center position of the display screen and emit light. In the pre-operation promotion display of the two-button effect, since the player can be identified as the push button 120, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the push button 120 will be displayed after this, in preparation for the operation of the push button 120. It is possible. The display before the operation promotion of the two-button effect is not limited to this display mode, and various display modes can be used.

Next, in the "display before operation promotion of the 4-button effect", push button images in a mode in which the push button 120 can be identified appear from the four corners of the display screen of the effect display device 9, respectively, and four pushes are made. The display mode is such that the button image moves toward the center, and four push button images overlap at the center position of the display screen and emit light. Since it is possible to identify that the player is the push button 120 even in the display before the operation promotion of the 4-button effect, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the push button 120 will be displayed after this, in preparation for the operation of the push button 120. It is possible. The display before the operation promotion of the 4-button effect is not limited to this display mode, and various display modes can be used.

Next, in the "display before operation promotion of the 4V controller effect", stick controller images in a mode in which the stick controller 122 can be identified appear from the four corners of the display screen of the effect display device 9, respectively, and four sticks are displayed. The display mode is such that the controller image moves toward the center, and four stick controller images overlap at the center position of the display screen and emit light. In the pre-operation promotion display of the 4V controller effect, since the player can be identified as the stick controller 122, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 will be displayed after this, in preparation for the operation of the stick controller 122. It is possible. The display before the operation promotion of the 4V control effect is not limited to this display mode, and various display modes can be used.

In this modification, the indicator display is added to the operation promotion pre-display (common effect, 2-button effect, 4-button effect, 4V control effect, etc.), but it may not be added. ..

The mode of the indicator display may be different depending on the type of the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 122 or the push button 120). For example, at least one of the color, shape, size, etc. of the indicator display may be different between the stick controller 122 and the push button 120, or one of the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 may have an indicator display, but the other. On the other hand, the indicator display may not be provided. In this case, the mode of the indicator display can be made interesting, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

Further, even if the operation promotion display is the same, the indicator display may or may not be displayed depending on the situation (for example, the type of fluctuation pattern). In addition, there are a plurality of sizes of the operation promotion display (for example, in the case of the push button 120, the large push button 120 (large button) or the small push button 120 (small button), etc.), and the large button. The presence / absence of the indicator display may differ between the button and the small button, or the mode of the indicator display may differ. In these cases, the mode of the operation promotion display can be increased, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

As described above, the operation effects such as buttons are roughly classified into two types, a push button effect and a stick controller effect, as shown in FIG. 42, and three types are classified including the mode of the display before operation promotion. There are a total of 5 types of push button effects and 2 types of stick controller effects. There are three types of push button effects, such as displaying the operation promotion display of the push button 120 after displaying one of the common effect, the 2-button effect, and the 4-button effect pre-operation display. There is a production of. In addition, as the two types of stick controller effects, there are two types of effects such that the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 is displayed after either the common effect or the operation promotion display of the 4V controller effect is displayed. be.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs a cut-in effect determination process after the button or the like operation effect determination process (step S293). Using the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. 42, one cut-in from a plurality of types of cut-in effects (for example, cut-in effect A, cut-in effect B, and cut-in effect C) having different jackpot expectations. Determine the production. Further, the degree of expectation of a big hit for the cut-in effect is higher in the cut-in effect B than in the cut-in effect A, and higher in the cut-in effect C than in the cut-in effect B.

The cut-in effect determined in the cut-in effect determination process is executed in step S8105 of the effect symbol changing process (FIG. 35).

For example, in the cut-in effect determination process, as shown in FIG. 42, in the effect control CPU 101, the type of the operation promotion display is determined by, for example, the push button 120 in the operation promotion display determination process (step S293A), and the display before the operation promotion is performed. When the mode of the operation promotion pre-display is determined to be "common effect" or "two-button effect" in the determination process (step S293B), it is determined to be the cut-in effect A. Further, when the type of the operation promotion display is determined to be, for example, the push button 120 and the mode of the display before the operation promotion is determined to be "4 button effect", it is determined to be the cut-in effect B. Further, even when the type of the operation promotion display is determined by, for example, the stick controller 122 and the mode of the operation promotion display is determined to be "common effect", the cut-in effect B is determined. Further, when the type of the operation promotion display is determined to be, for example, the stick controller 122, and the mode of the operation promotion display is determined to be "4V controller effect", it is determined to be the cut-in effect C. As described above, the ratio of the effect of the content advantageous to the player (for example, the cut-in effect C) is different as the predetermined effect depending on the mode of the operation promotion display and the type of the operation promotion display.

The cut-in effect includes, for example, an effect in which another short scene (for example, a scene in which a character image appears in a predetermined display mode) is inserted into a series of scenes (for example, a battle scene). ..

In this modification, when the push button 120 is operated by the player during the operation valid period of the button or the like in the super reach effect, the cut-in effect A is, for example, a specific character image SC (for example, "" It is a production in which a scene in which a character image of a "girl" appears (appears) is inserted.

The cut-in effect B has a special display mode different from that of the normal background NB, for example, when there is a button operation (operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122) by the player during the operation valid period of the button or the like in the super reach effect. This is an effect in which a scene in which a specific character image SC appears (appears) is inserted on the background image SB.

In the cut-in effect C, when the player operates the stick controller 122 during the operation valid period of the buttons and the like in the super reach effect, for example, the specific character image SC and the information display image CI (for example, "" It is an effect in which a scene in which a character information display image of "heat" appears (appears) is inserted. The execution start timing of the cut-in effect display after the button operation is described in the process table of the effect such as the button.

By the way, in the cut-in effect determination table of this modification, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, "cut-in effect A" of "common effect + push button" is determined with a probability of 42%, and "2". "Cut-in effect A" of "button effect + push button" is determined with a probability of 21%, and "cut-in effect B" of "4 button effect + push button" is determined with a probability of 7%. "Cut-in effect B" of "effect + stick controller" is determined with a probability of 21%, and "cut-in effect C" of "4V control effect + stick controller" is determined with a probability of 9%. There is. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach jackpot, the "cut-in effect A" of "common effect + push button" is determined with an 8% probability, and the "cut-in" of "2 button effect + push button" is determined. "Production A" is determined with a probability of 12%, "Cut-in effect B" of "4 button effect + push button" is determined with a probability of 20%, and "Cut-in effect B" of "common effect + stick controller" is determined. Is determined with a probability of 24%, and "cut-in effect C" of "4V control effect + stick controller" is determined with a probability of 36%.

Further, even if the operation promotion display of the common effect is displayed, if the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 is displayed after that (that is, in the case of "common effect + stick controller"), "common effect" is displayed. Since the expectation of big hits is higher than that of "+ push button", it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 will be displayed, and the display before the operation promotion of the common effect can also be surprising. , The fun of the game can be improved.

By setting the determination probability in this way, when a super reach jackpot occurs in the fluctuation display, "cut-in effect B" or "cut-in effect C" is more likely to be executed than in the case of a super reach loss. It has become. Further, in the case of super reach loss, "cut-in effect A" is easily executed. That is, the cut-in effect B and the cut-in effect C are more likely to be a big hit than the cut-in effect A.

In the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. 42, the content of the cut-in effect is the same for the super reach jackpot and the super reach loss, but the content is not limited to this.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modification, as shown in FIG. 42, any of the modes of display before operation promotion (for example, common effect, 2-button effect, 4-button effect, or 4V controller effect). Depending on the type of operation promotion display (for example, which of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is the operation promotion display), the effect (cut-in) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined effect is achieved. Since the ratio of the execution of the effect C and the like is different, the player can pay attention to the mode of the operation promotion display (pre-promotion notification) and the type of the operation promotion display (promotion notification). This makes it possible to improve the fun of the game.

In this modification, the cut-in effect is used as the "predetermined effect", but the present invention is not limited to this. Various effects (for example, an effect in which a specific character appears, an effect in which the display mode of the background image is changed, another display) executed in response to the operation of the operation unit (push button 120, stick controller 122, etc.) It may be an aspect of reach production, etc.).

Further, since the operation promotion pre-display and the operation promotion display are executed during the super reach effect (during the specific effect), the player can pay attention to the mode of the operation promotion pre-display and the type of the operation promotion display. It is possible to improve the interest of the. Further, as the specific effect, in this modification, the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be performed, and not only during the super reach effect but also during the normal reach effect or the non-reach effect. Further, the specific effect may be a high-speed fluctuation button effect, a reach-established button effect, a hit / miss fanning effect, a continuous hit button effect, a long-press button effect, or the like. Further, the specific effect may be during the effect of a single game on a gaming machine other than the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a slot machine) or during a continuous effect performed between a plurality of games.

Further, before the display of the operation promotion display of the push button 120 (first operation promotion display) and the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 (second operation promotion display) (before execution), the display before the operation promotion of the common effect (common). Display before operation promotion) is displayed. In other words, when the common pre-operation promotion display is displayed, after the pre-operation promotion display is displayed, the operation promotion display of the push button 120 (first operation promotion display) and the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 (second operation). It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the promotion display) is displayed, and it is possible to improve the fun of the effect of the operation unit (push button 120 or stick controller 122).

Further, the number of modes of the operation promotion pre-display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (first promotion notification) of the push button 120 (for example, the common effect of FIG. 42, the 2-button effect, and the 4-button effect). 3 types) and the number of modes of operation pre-promotion display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 122 (for example, the common effect and 4V control effect of FIG. 42). Since it is different from the two types), it is possible to improve the fun of the game. The number of modes of the operation promotion pre-display before the operation promotion display of the push button 120 is three types, and the number of modes of the operation promotion pre-display (pre-promotion notification) before the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 is two types. However, it is not limited to these numbers. Further, the number of modes of both may be the same.

Further, the number of modes of the operation promotion pre-display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (first promotion notification) of the push button 120 (for example, the common effect of FIG. 42, the 2-button effect, and the 4-button effect). The number of modes of operation pre-promotion display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 122 (for example, the common effect and 4V control effect of FIG. 42) rather than Since there are fewer of these two types), it is possible to improve the fun of the game. As in this modification, when the expectation (big hit expectation) that the stick controller 122 is in an advantageous state when the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 is executed is higher than that when the operation promotion display of the push button 120 is executed. By reducing the number of modes of the operation promotion pre-display before the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 as compared with the operation promotion display of the push button 120, the mode of the operation promotion pre-display before the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122. It is possible to prevent the stick controller 122 from being fanned more than necessary, and it is possible to maintain the expectation when the player operates the stick controller 122 (second operation) according to the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 122.

Further, since the push button image is displayed in the pre-operation promotion display of the 2-button effect or the 4-button effect, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the push button 120 will be displayed after this. Further, since the stick controller image is displayed in the pre-operation promotion display of the 4V controller effect, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the stick controller 122 will be displayed after that. Therefore, since it is known in advance which operation promotion display (promotion notification) is executed, the player can prepare for the operation of the push button 120 (first operation) or the operation of the stick controller 122 (second operation). Will be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a push button 120 (first operation unit) and a stick controller 122 (second operation unit) as operation units, and promotes operation to encourage the operation of the push button 120 (first operation unit). The display (first operation promotion display) and the operation promotion display (second operation promotion display) that prompts the operation of the stick controller 122 (second operation unit) can clarify the operation unit to be operated by the player. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of accurately operating the operation unit.

That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine provided with an operation unit.
A display device such as an effect display device 9 displays an operation promotion display that promotes operations by the operation unit and a valid period display that displays an effective period in which operations can be accepted for the operation unit by displaying a quantitative display in a changeable manner. It may be provided with the display control means performed by. According to this, the operation unit to be operated by the player and the operation period can be clarified, and the operation unit can be operated accurately. Such a quantitative display is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a meter display and a scale display.

Further, the display control means may perform the following control by accurately controlling the display of the valid period according to the operation promotion display. For example, the display control means may be able to display the first operation promotion display and the second operation promotion display in which the first operation promotion display is enlarged or reduced as the operation promotion display. In addition, "display in which the operation promotion display is enlarged or reduced" includes "a display in which the same display as the operation promotion display to be enlarged or reduced is enlarged or reduced" or "a display similar to the operation promotion display in which the operation promotion display is enlarged or reduced". Includes "enlarged or reduced".
Further, the display control means performs the first operation promotion display and displays the first quantitative display having a size corresponding to the first operation promotion display as a valid period display in a changeable manner, and the second operation promotion. In addition to the display, a second pattern of variably displaying a second quantitative display having a size corresponding to the second operation promotion display as a valid period display may be feasible. Furthermore, the same validity period may be displayed in the first pattern and the second pattern by changing the mode of change of the first quantitative display and the second quantitative display. For example, while increasing the size of the meter as the effective period display, the decrease amount of the meter may be increased to display a certain effective period. In addition, when the display mode changes, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may change. For example, when the second operation promotion display is displayed or when the second pattern is executed, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may change.

Further, the display control means accurately controls the display of the valid period display according to the operation promotion display, so that the operation promotion display and the valid period display are displayed by a display device (for example, an effect display device 9). It may be possible to display by moving from the back side to the front side as the display of. In addition, when such a movement is displayed, the degree of expectation for a big hit may change.

Further, the display control means emphasizes the operation promotion display and the validity period display, and thus displays the second operation promotion display in which the first operation promotion display is expanded from the first pattern within the same validity period. It may be possible to change to. For example, the first promotion display and the first quantitative display may be displayed immediately after the start of the operation effect, and then the second promotion display and the second quantitative display may be enlarged and displayed.

Further, the display control means displays the operation promotion display and the validity period display from the back side to the front side as a display on a display device (for example, an effect display device 9) from the viewpoint of emphasizing the operation promotion display and the validity period display. It may be provided with a moving display means that can be moved and displayed. For example, in the effect display device 9, the button display and the validity period display itself may be displayed so as to approach the player from the back side to the front side. Further, the movement display means displays the second operation promotion display, which is an enlargement of the first operation promotion display from the first pattern within the same valid period by moving from the back side to the front side as a display on the display device. It is possible to change to the second pattern, and the movement from the back side to the front side may be stopped as a display on the display device based on the change to the second pattern. For example, the first promotion display and the first quantitative display may be displayed, and then the second promotion display and the second quantitative display may be enlarged and displayed to end the operation effect.

Further, the display control means displays a gauge that can be changed as a quantitative display (for example, a meter display) from the viewpoint of accurately controlling the display of the valid period according to the operation promotion display. By making the change speed of the gauge corresponding to the two-quantity display faster than the change speed of the gauge corresponding to the first quantitative display, the same validity period is displayed in the first pattern and the second pattern. May be good. For example, a certain effective period may be displayed by increasing the decrease rate according to the increase in the size of the meter.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a movable member for effect, the valid period display may be in a difficult-to-see state in which at least a part is concealed by the operation of the movable member for effect. For example, by moving the movable member (role) for effect from the initial position to the effect position, the button display or the valid period display may become invisible. Therefore, in order to make the movable member for production operable and to prevent the player from overlooking that the valid period is reached, the display control means displays the valid period after the period in which it is difficult to see. The quantitative display may be changed so as to end. For example, the effective period may end after the movable member for effect returns from the effect position to the initial position, that is, after the difficult-to-see state of the effective period is resolved.

Regarding the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol has been described, but the variable is provided in the gaming area. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a gaming ball winning (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the winning ball device (so-called accessory). , May be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to a probabilistic state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game shifts to a probable change state, while the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit. It may be such that it shifts to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, by changing the ease of passage of the game ball to a specific area depending on the jackpot type, a substantial probability variable jackpot and a non-probability variable jackpot may be realized. For example, the ease of passing the game ball to a specific area may be changed by making the opening time of the big winning opening different depending on the big hit type. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantially probable variable big hit) in which the game ball easily passes to a specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is played in a specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially non-probable variable big hit) that the ball does not easily pass through.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like, 1 when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. (2) A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may do it. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode shown by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. It may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. It is also possible to provide two boards with the effect control board of 2.

In the above embodiment, "different proportions" is not limited to those having different proportions due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes things with different ratios such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one has 100% allocation and the other has 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is another substrate (for example, FIG. 3). The sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 and the functions of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35, etc. A control command may be transmitted so as to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control in response to the operation, and further changing the received command to a command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. You may send it to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, as well as the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, it is applied to the slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible. In that case, if a predetermined condition based on the player's movement is satisfied during the valid period, a game such as a special role (for example, a big bonus, a regular bonus), a medal, etc. that accompanies a transition to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It is also possible to perform an effect of notifying the degree of expectation that the small role with the addition of the value for use or the re-game role with the addition of the re-game that can play the game without using the value for the game is confirmed. good. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination is won, the shift to AT (assist time) that notifies the operation mode (pressing order and pressing timing) of the stop switch that enables the winning combination to be won, or the winning of the replay. It is also possible to execute an effect of notifying the degree of expectation for the transition to RT (replay time) having a different probability, or an effect of suggesting the setting of the medal payout rate.

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

The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Direction display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
70 Audio output board 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 Push button 122 Stick controller 123 Tilt direction sensor unit 124 Push sensor

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Suggestion display execution means for performing suggestion display suggesting the validity period of the operation and changing the display mode of the suggestion display to a predetermined mode.
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when a predetermined condition based on the detection of the operation is satisfied before the display mode of the suggestion display changes to the predetermined mode.
A promotion image display means for displaying a first promotion image or a second promotion image different from the first promotion image as a promotion image for urging the player to perform the above operation.
A change effect execution means for executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the promoted image is provided.
When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the suggestion display executing means can stop the change of the suggestion display display mode before the suggestion display display mode changes to the predetermined mode.
The predetermined embodiment includes a first predetermined embodiment and a second predetermined embodiment.
The change pattern of the suggestion display is the first pattern suggesting the end of the valid period by changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode, and the suggestion display after changing the suggestion display to the first predetermined mode. A second pattern suggesting the end of the valid period by changing from the first predetermined aspect to the second predetermined aspect is included.
The change effect executing means changes the display mode of the promotion image when the movement is continuously detected, and displays the promotion image in a display mode according to a period in which the movement is continuously detected. Can be changed ,
The specific effect executing means has different expectations depending on the display mode of the promotion image displayed by the promotion image display means and the display mode of the pre-promotion notification display displayed before the promotion image is displayed. It is possible to perform a specific effect,
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